Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Pickleball Australia ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

Pickleball Australia is a free, public directory of pickleball courts across Australia. We provide:

• Court location and contact information
• Venue features and amenities details
• Aggregated ratings from Google Reviews
• Map-based court discovery
• Links to venue websites

We are an informational directory only. We do not handle bookings, payments, or maintain user accounts.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our website, you agree to:

• Use the website for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to disrupt or harm the website's operation
• Not scrape or harvest data without permission
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Use venue information responsibly and verify details directly with venues

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Pickleball Australia, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Pickleball Australia or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our website without our express written permission.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website displays information from third-party sources and links to external websites:

• Pickleball venue websites (external links)
• Google Maps and Google Places data
• Google Reviews ratings (aggregated)
• Advertising content from Google AdSense

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Venue information is sourced from public data and may change. Always verify current details directly with the venue.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all venue information. Users should verify important details directly with the venues.

6.2 Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our website. We may modify or discontinue services without notice.

6.3 No Endorsement

Listing of venues on our website does not constitute endorsement. Users should exercise their own judgment when selecting venues.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pickleball Australia shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use our website
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of listed venues
• Unauthorized access to our servers or your personal information
• Any third-party conduct or content on the website

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pickleball Australia, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

9. Privacy

We do not collect personal information from visitors. Our website uses only anonymous analytics and advertising cookies. Please review our Privacy Policy for details about our minimal data practices.

10. Advertising

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. By using our website, you acknowledge that:

• Third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings
• We are not responsible for the content of advertisements

11. No User Content

Our website is a read-only directory. We do not currently accept user-submitted content, reviews, or comments. All reviews and ratings displayed are sourced from Google Reviews.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New South Wales.

15. Severability

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

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: