RYVL Terms of Service

Welcome to RYVL ("RYVL," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the RYVL platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

1. Description of Service

RYVL is a team competition and activity tracking platform designed to help athletic teams, Greek life organizations, corporate groups, educational institutions, and other organizations foster accountability, track performance, and build culture through gamified competition. The Platform enables users to log activities, participate in competitions, view leaderboards, and engage with team members.

RYVL reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time, with or without notice.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Eligibility

To use RYVL, you must be at least 13 years of age. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. Some features may require you to be 18 or older.

2.2 Account Creation

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

2.3 One Account Per Person

Each individual may maintain only one account. You may not create accounts on behalf of others without their explicit consent, impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 RYVL's Intellectual Property

The Platform, including but not limited to its software, code, design, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, user interface, features, functionality, and the overall "look and feel" of the Platform, is the exclusive property of RYVL and its licensors. The Platform is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• The RYVL name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of RYVL or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
• The Platform contains proprietary and confidential information protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws.
• No right, title, or interest in or to the Platform or any content on the Platform is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by RYVL.

3.2 Restrictions on Use

You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works based on the Platform or any content therein
• Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of any software comprising the Platform
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Platform
• Frame or mirror any part of the Platform without our express written consent
• Use the Platform to develop a competing product or service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Platform
• Use any information obtained from the Platform to contact, advertise to, solicit, or sell to any user without their prior explicit consent

3.3 Feedback

If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Platform ("Feedback"), you hereby assign to RYVL all rights in such Feedback and agree that RYVL shall have the right to use and fully exploit such Feedback in any manner and for any purpose, without compensation or attribution to you.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Your Content

The Platform allows you to create, submit, post, display, and share content, including but not limited to competitions, activity logs, photos, comments, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights you hold in your User Content.

4.2 License Grant to RYVL

By submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant RYVL a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, and otherwise exploit such User Content in any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed, for any purpose, including but not limited to operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.

4.3 Competition Ideas and Concepts

You acknowledge and agree that any competitions, challenges, or activity concepts you create on the Platform ("User Competitions") may be made available by RYVL to other users, teams, and organizations on the Platform. By creating a User Competition, you grant RYVL the perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Competition across the Platform
• Make your User Competition available to any other user, team, or organization
• Adapt, rebrand, or modify your User Competition for use by others
• Incorporate your User Competition into RYVL's library of available competitions

You understand and agree that you will not receive compensation, attribution, or royalties for User Competitions that are shared with or used by other users, teams, or organizations. This provision enables RYVL to build a community-driven library of competitions for the benefit of all users.

4.4 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• Your User Content does not contain material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Your User Content is accurate and not misleading

4.5 RYVL's Right to Remove Content

RYVL reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor, review, and remove User Content at our sole discretion, for any reason or no reason, including User Content that we determine violates these Terms or may be offensive, illegal, or harmful to users or third parties.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Submitting false, fraudulent, or misleading activity data or proof
• Manipulating leaderboards, scores, or rankings through any means
• Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or bullying other users
• Uploading content that is sexually explicit, violent, discriminatory, or promotes hatred
• Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfering with or disrupting the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform
• Using the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Collecting or harvesting information about other users without their consent
• Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Platform

5.2 Enforcement

RYVL reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in RYVL's sole discretion, violates these Terms, including removing User Content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement authorities.

6. Photos and Proof Submissions

6.1 Photo Uploads

The Platform may allow you to upload photos or other media as proof of activities. By uploading photos, you:

• Represent that you have the right to share the photo
• Grant RYVL the license rights described in Section 4.2
• Agree not to upload photos containing inappropriate, illegal, or offensive content

6.2 Photos of Others

If you upload photos containing images of other individuals, you represent that you have obtained their consent. For photos of minors, you represent that you have obtained consent from their parent or legal guardian.

6.3 Content Moderation

RYVL reserves the right to remove any photos or media that violate these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without notice.

7. Teams and Organizations

7.1 Team Captains

Team captains have certain administrative privileges, including the ability to:

• Create and manage teams
• Invite and remove team members
• Create and manage competitions
• View activity data for team members

Team captains are responsible for ensuring their team members comply with these Terms.

7.2 Team Members

By joining a team, you consent to having your activity data visible to your team captain and other team members. Your participation in team competitions may be displayed on leaderboards visible to other team members.

7.3 Organizational Use

Organizations using RYVL are responsible for ensuring their use complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including but not limited to NCAA regulations, employment laws, and student privacy laws.

8. NCAA and Regulatory Compliance

8.1 Designed for Compliance

RYVL is designed to be operated by team captains and members, rather than coaches or institutional staff, to support NCAA compliance requirements. However, RYVL does not provide legal advice and makes no representations or warranties regarding compliance with NCAA rules, athletic conference rules, or any other regulatory requirements.

8.2 User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for:

• Understanding and complying with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations
• Consulting with their compliance office or legal counsel regarding proper use
• Ensuring their use of the Platform does not violate any applicable rules or regulations

8.3 Disclaimer

RYVL expressly disclaims any liability for any violations of NCAA rules, athletic conference rules, or other regulations arising from use of the Platform.

9. Privacy and Data

9.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9.2 Data Collection

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically through your use of the Platform, and information from third parties. This includes but is not limited to account information, activity data, device information, and usage analytics.

9.3 Data Use

We use your information to operate and improve the Platform, communicate with you, and for other purposes described in our Privacy Policy.

9.4 Data Sharing

Your activity data may be shared with:

• Your team captain and team members
• Other users as part of leaderboards and competition features
• Service providers who assist in operating the Platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

10. Payments and Subscriptions

10.1 Free and Paid Services

RYVL offers both free and paid subscription tiers. Certain features may only be available to paid subscribers.

10.2 Billing

If you subscribe to a paid plan:

• You authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fees
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes

10.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods or unused portions of subscriptions.

10.4 Price Changes

RYVL reserves the right to change subscription prices. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price increase. Your continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 "As Is" Basis

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 No Guarantee

RYVL does not warrant that:

• The Platform will meet your requirements
• The Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Platform will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Platform will be corrected

11.3 Physical Activity Disclaimer

RYVL IS A TRACKING AND COMPETITION PLATFORM ONLY. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL, FITNESS, OR HEALTH ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES YOU LOG ON THE PLATFORM.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RYVL, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR WHETHER RYVL WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RYVL'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO RYVL IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

12.3 Basis of the Bargain

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION REFLECT THE ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN US.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RYVL, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of any third party
• Any claim that your User Content infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party

14. Term and Termination

14.1 Term

These Terms are effective until terminated by either you or RYVL.

14.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in Settings or by contacting us.

14.3 Termination by RYVL

RYVL may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

14.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Platform will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and User Content
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, and 15

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

15.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RYVL regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.5 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

15.6 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without RYVL's prior written consent. RYVL may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.7 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Platform, or other reasonable means. You may contact us at: legal@ryvl.app

15.8 Modifications

RYVL reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

RYVL
Email: legal@ryvl.app

By creating an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.