Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 2, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to bayareaspike.com (“Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Age Restriction

The Site is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 13, you may not use the Site or provide any personal information. If you are a parent or guardian allowing a child under 13 to use the Site, you are responsible for their activity and compliance with these Terms, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. Use of the Site

bayareaspike.com provides resources, directories, and educational content for boys’ volleyball in the San Jose Bay Area. You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. Prohibited actions include:

  • Posting or sharing illegal, offensive, or harmful content.
  • Engaging in harassment, abuse, or spam in comments.
  • Attempting to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the Site’s functionality.
  • Copying or distributing Site content without permission.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.

4. User Comments

The Site allows users to post comments on articles, listings, and resources. By posting, you agree:

  • Your comments will not contain offensive, defamatory, or illegal content.
  • You are responsible for the content you post, and it does not infringe on third-party rights (e.g., copyright).
  • We may moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion if they violate these Terms.
  • Comments are non-confidential, and we may use them to improve the Site.

5. Cookies and Data Collection

We use cookies to enhance your user experience, such as remembering your preferences and improving site functionality. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit Site functionality. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on bayareaspike.com, including text, graphics, logos, and directories, is the property of bayareaspike.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

7. Affiliate Links

The Site may contain affiliate links to third-party products (e.g., Amazon volleyball gear). We earn a commission on purchases made through these links via third-party networks. We are not responsible for the content, quality, or availability of third-party products or services.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, bayareaspike.com, its affiliates, and partners are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Losses due to Site downtime or errors.
  • Damages from third-party content or links.
  • Issues arising from user comments or interactions.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or harms the Site, other users, or third parties.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@bayareaspike.com.