These Website Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of www.kingsyouthbasketball.org (the "Website"), which is operated by Kings Youth Athletic Program and presented publicly as Kings Youth Basketball (collectively, "KYAP," "KYB," "we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website. A minor should use the Website with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
1. Purpose of the Website
The Website provides general information about KYAP, its basketball program, team activities, policies, and opportunities to support the organization.
Website content does not guarantee:
- A tryout, roster position, team placement, or playing time.
- Formation or continuation of a particular team or division.
- A specific practice, game, tournament, travel, or season schedule.
- Acceptance of registration, fees, donations, merchandise orders, or other transactions.
- Eligibility for financial assistance or another program benefit.
Separate registration agreements, waivers, payment terms, team rules, and program policies may apply when KYAP resumes those activities. Those separate agreements control the activity they address.
2. Personal and Permitted Use
You may access the Website for lawful personal, family, informational, and non-commercial purposes. You may share links to public Website pages and print reasonable copies for personal reference.
Unless applicable law permits otherwise, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, license, publicly display, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission from KYAP or the applicable rights holder.
3. Intellectual Property
The Website's text, design, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, names, and other content are owned by or used with permission by KYAP and may be protected by copyright, trademark, publicity, and other laws.
"Kings Youth Athletic Program," "Kings Youth Basketball," KYB logos, and related marks may not be used in a way that falsely suggests endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or authorization.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Website content or grants a license to use KYAP names, logos, photographs, or other protected material except for the limited personal use described above.
4. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Website to:
- Violate any applicable law or the rights of another person.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its hosting environment, accounts, systems, or data.
- Introduce malicious code, interfere with Website operation, or attempt to bypass security measures.
- Collect information about other visitors without authorization.
- Misrepresent your identity or falsely claim affiliation with KYAP.
- Use KYAP content, names, or logos for unauthorized advertising, fundraising, merchandise, or commercial activity.
- Harass, threaten, exploit, or endanger a player, family member, volunteer, coach, official, or another person.
5. Accuracy and Changes
We make reasonable efforts to keep Website information accurate and current, but information may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors. Team availability, eligibility requirements, fees, locations, schedules, events, policies, and other program details may change.
KYAP may correct, remove, or update Website content at any time without prior notice. Families should rely on current direct communications from authorized KYAP representatives for time-sensitive team information.
6. External Links and Services
The Website may link to social media platforms, donation services, tournament organizations, facilities, or other third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
KYAP does not control third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, terms, privacy practices, products, or transactions. Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service's own terms and policies.
7. Privacy
The KYB Privacy Notice explains the information practices of the current Website and is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Review the Privacy Notice before using linked services or voluntarily providing information to KYAP.
8. Children's Use
The Website provides information about a youth program but does not offer children user accounts, online registration, public posting, or direct messaging features. Children under 13 should not send personal information to KYAP through email, social media, or another linked service without the involvement of a parent or guardian.
9. Copyright Concerns
KYAP respects the intellectual-property rights of others. If you believe content displayed on the Website infringes your copyright or other rights, contact us and provide:
- Your name and contact information.
- Identification of the work or right you believe is affected.
- Identification and location of the material at issue.
- A description of why you believe the use is unauthorized.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate.
Send copyright concerns to info@kingsyouthbasketball.org or to the mailing address below. This contact provision does not represent that KYAP has registered a designated DMCA agent with the U.S. Copyright Office.
10. Website Availability and Access
We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue all or part of the Website at any time. We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free of harmful components.
KYAP may restrict access when reasonably necessary to protect the Website, the organization, its participants, or others, or to respond to misuse of the Website.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." KYAP disclaims warranties, express or implied, concerning the Website's operation, availability, accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, title, and non-infringement.
Nothing in this section excludes a warranty or right that cannot legally be excluded.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KYAP and its directors, officers, coaches, volunteers, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the Website or a linked third-party service.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.
13. Responsibility for Misuse
You are responsible for your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Website. To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, or reasonable expenses resulting from your violation of these Terms, infringement of another person's rights, or intentional misuse of the Website.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating specifically to the Website or these Terms must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tennessee, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
15. Severability and No Waiver
If a provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, it will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
KYAP's failure to enforce a provision does not waive its right to enforce that provision or another provision later.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms when the Website, its features, or applicable requirements change. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Contact Information
Kings Youth Athletic Program / Kings Youth Basketball
PO Box 8121
Gray, TN 37615-8121
Email: info@kingsyouthbasketball.org
Office: 423.398.1636