These terms and conditions ("Agreement") set forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the AmericaMultiSport.com website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services"). This Agreement is legally binding between you ("User", “Party”, “Parties”, "you" or "your") and this Website operator ("Operator", "we", "us" or "our"). By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this Agreement, in which case the terms "User", “Party”, “Parties”, "you" or "your" shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, you must not accept this Agreement and may not access and use the Website and Services. You acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract between you and the Operator, even though it is electronic and is not physically signed by you, and it governs your use of the Website and Services.

Accounts and membership

By using the Website and Services and by agreeing to this Agreement you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age or that you have permission of a parent or guardian.

If you create an account on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under the account and any other actions taken in connection with it. We may monitor and review new accounts before you may sign in and start using the Services. Providing false contact information of any kind may result in the termination of your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized uses of your account or any other breaches of security. We will not be liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of such acts or omissions.

Links to other resources

Although the Website and Services may link to other resources (such as websites, mobile applications, etc.), we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked resource, unless specifically stated herein. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any businesses or individuals or the content of their resources. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, services, and content of any other third parties. You should carefully review the legal statements and other conditions of use of any resource which you access through a link on the Website and Services. Your linking to any other off-site resources is at your own risk.

Prohibited uses

In addition to other terms as set forth in the Agreement, you are prohibited from using the Website and Services or Content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Website and Services, third party products and services, or the Internet; (h) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (i) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (j) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website and Services, third party products and services, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Website and Services for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Intellectual property rights

"Intellectual Property Rights" means all present and future rights conferred by statute, common law or equity in or in relation to any copyright and related rights, trademarks, designs, patents, inventions, goodwill and the right to sue for passing off, rights to inventions, rights to use, and all other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications and rights to apply for and be granted, rights to claim priority from, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection and any other results of intellectual activity which subsist or will subsist now or in the future in any part of the world. This Agreement does not transfer to you any intellectual property owned by the Operator or third parties, and all rights, titles, and interests in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with the Operator. All trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Operator or its licensors. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of the Website and Services grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any of the Operator or third party trademarks.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will the Operator, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers or licensors be liable to any person for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, cover or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damages for lost profits, revenue, sales, goodwill, use of content, impact on business, business interruption, loss of anticipated savings, loss of business opportunity) however caused, under any theory of liability, including, without limitation, contract, tort, warranty, breach of statutory duty, negligence or otherwise, even if the liable party has been advised as to the possibility of such damages or could have foreseen such damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the aggregate liability of the Operator and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and licensors relating to the services will be limited to an amount greater of one dollar or any amounts actually paid in cash by you to the Operator for the prior one month period prior to the first event or occurrence giving rise to such liability. The limitations and exclusions also apply if this remedy does not fully compensate you for any losses or fails of its essential purpose.

Confidentiality Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention 

In connection with discussion between the Parties for working relationships with other institutions. (the "Purpose"), either party ("Disclosing Party") may disclose Confidential Information (as defined below) to the other party ("Recipient"). Recipient shall use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and, subject to Section 3, shall not disclose such Confidential Information other than to its attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors (collectively, "Representatives") who: (a) need access to such Confidential Information for the Purpose; (b) are informed of its confidential nature; and (c) are bound by written or professional confidentiality obligations no less protective of the Confidential Information than the terms contained herein. Recipient shall safeguard the Confidential Information from unauthorized use, access, or disclosure using no less than a commercially reasonable degree of care. Recipient will be responsible for any breach of this Agreement caused by its Representatives. Recipient agrees to notify Disclosing Party in writing within five (5) days of any misuse or misappropriation of the Confidential Information of Disclosing Party that may come to Recipient's attention.

"Confidential Information" means all non-public proprietary or confidential information, in oral, visual, written, electronic, or other tangible or intangible form, that, if disclosed in writing or other tangible form, is clearly labeled as "confidential," or if disclosed orally, is identified as confidential when disclosed and within five (5) days thereafter, is summarized in writing and confirmed as confidential, and all notes, analyses, summaries, and other materials prepared by Recipient or any of its Representatives that contain, are based on, or otherwise reflect, to any degree, any of the foregoing ("Notes"); provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include any information that:

(a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of Recipient's or its Representatives' breach of this Agreement; (b) is obtained by Recipient or its Representatives on a non-confidential basis from a third-party that was not legally or contractually restricted from disclosing such information; (c) Recipient establishes by competent proof and/or by documentary evidences, was in Recipient's or its Representatives' possession prior to Disclosing Party's disclosure hereunder; or (d) Recipient establishes by competent proof and/or by documentary evidence, was or is independently developed by Recipient or its Representatives without using any Confidential Information. Confidential Information also includes (x) the facts that the parties are in discussions regarding the Purpose (or, without limitation, any termination of such discussions) and that Confidential Information has been disclosed; and (y) any terms, conditions, or arrangements discussed.

If Recipient or any of its Representatives is required by applicable law or a valid legal order to disclose any Confidential Information, Recipient shall notify Disclosing Party of such requirements so that Disclosing Party may seek, at Disclosing Party's expense, a protective order or other remedy, and Recipient shall reasonably assist Disclosing Party therewith without out of pocket expense to the Recipient. If Recipient remains legally compelled to make such disclosure, it shall only disclose that portion of the Confidential Information that it is required to disclose as determined by its legal counsel.

On Disclosing Party's request, Recipient shall, at Disclosing Party's discretion, promptly return to Disclosing Party or destroy all Confidential Information in its and its Representatives' possession other than Notes, and destroy all Notes, and, at Disclosing Party's written request, certify in writing the destruction of such Confidential Information; provided, however, that Recipient may retain copies of Confidential Information that are stored on Recipient's IT backup and disaster recovery systems until the ordinary course deletion thereof. Recipient shall continue to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement with respect to such retained Confidential Information.

This Agreement imposes no obligation on either party to disclose any Confidential Information or to negotiate for, enter into, or otherwise pursue the Purpose. Disclosing Party makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the Confidential Information, and will have no liability to Recipient or any other person relating to Recipient's use of any of the Confidential Information or any errors therein or omissions therefrom.

Disclosing Party retains its entire right, title, and interest in and to all Confidential Information, and no disclosure of Confidential Information hereunder will be construed as a license, assignment, or other transfer of any such right, title, and interest to Recipient or any other person.

The rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement expire two (2) years after the Effective Date; provided that with respect to Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret under applicable law, such rights and obligations will survive such expiration until, if ever, such Confidential Information loses its trade secret protection other than due to an act or omission of Recipient or its Representatives.

Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm and injury to Disclosing Party for which money damages might be an inadequate remedy and that, in addition to remedies at law, Disclosing Party is entitled to seek equitable relief as a remedy for any such breach. Recipient waives any claim or defense that Disclosing Party has an adequate remedy at law in any such proceeding. Nothing herein shall limit the equitable or available remedies at law for Disclosing Party.

This Agreement and all matters relating hereto are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions of such State. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding relating to this Agreement may be instituted in the federal or state courts located in Muncie, Indiana. Each Party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.

All notices must be in writing and addressed to the relevant party at its address set forth in the preamble (or to such other address as such party specifies in accordance with this Section. All notices must be personally delivered or sent prepaid by nationally recognized courier or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and are effective upon actual receipt.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, with respect to such subject matter. This Agreement may only be amended, modified, waived, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by both parties.

Good Faith Dealings and Negotiation. It is hereby expressly agreed that Party (and all affiliated companies) and affiliated companies and America Multi-Sport, LLC (and all affiliated companies) will negotiate exclusively with one another with respect to the Purpose for a reasonable period of time in good faith, and without the intention to undermine the interests or business relationships (actual or potential) of the other party. 

Non-Circumvention.

If during the Term the parties enter into the partnership agreement contemplated by the Purpose, the partnership agreement shall include provisions that each Party agrees that it will not attempt, directly or indirectly, to (a) contravene or circumvent any agreement or arrangement related to the Purpose that the other Party or their affiliates may now have or hereafter enter into, (b) enter into any transaction or any discussions or negotiations with respect thereto with any other party to or in respect of any potential venture or similar or related transaction relating to or affecting the Purpose without the full involvement and consent of the other parties, (c) use the Confidential Information in any transaction or any potential venture without the full involvement and consent of the other parties.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Operator and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and licensors harmless from and against any liabilities, losses, damages or costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with or arising from any third party allegations, claims, actions, disputes, or demands asserted against any of them as a result of or relating to your Content, your use of the Website and Services or any willful misconduct on your part.

Severability

All rights and restrictions contained in this Agreement may be exercised and shall be applicable and binding only to the extent that they do not violate any applicable laws and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Agreement illegal, invalid or unenforceable. If any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intention of the parties that the remaining provisions or portions thereof shall constitute their agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all such remaining provisions or portions thereof shall remain in full force and effect.

Dispute resolution

The formation, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement and any disputes arising out of it shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of Indiana, United States without regard to its rules on conflicts or choice of law and, to the extent applicable, the laws of United States. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for actions related to the subject matter hereof shall be the courts located in Indiana, United States, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You hereby waive any right to a jury trial in any proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement.

Changes and amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its terms relating to the Website and Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version of this Agreement on the Website. When we do, we will send you an email to notify you. Continued use of the Website and Services after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.

Acceptance of these terms

You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website and Services you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services.

This document was last updated on September 12, 2023