1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Show Master ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity on your account. You must be at least 18 years old (or have a parent/guardian's consent) to use this Service.
3. Producer Responsibilities
Organizations and producers using Show Master to list, manage, or collect payments for equestrian events are solely responsible for: (a) the accuracy of show information; (b) honoring entries; (c) paying out winnings; (d) complying with applicable laws, insurance requirements, and local regulations; (e) refund policies communicated to riders.
4. Rider Responsibilities
Riders are responsible for reviewing show details, rules, and refund policies before entering. Payment is processed via our third-party payment provider (Square) and is subject to their terms. Show Master does not guarantee the delivery of any event.
5. Payments, Fees, and Refunds
Show Master charges a service fee on entries processed through the Service. All fees are disclosed at checkout. Refunds are handled by the producer of the individual show. Show Master does not issue refunds on behalf of producers unless required by applicable law.
6. Assumption of Risk
Equestrian activities are inherently dangerous. By entering any show listed through the Service, riders acknowledge the risks associated with horses and agree that Show Master is not responsible for injuries, property damage, or losses occurring at a show.
7. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Service to: (a) violate any law; (b) infringe intellectual property; (c) upload malicious code; (d) scrape or harvest data; (e) impersonate others; (f) list fraudulent shows or collect payments under false pretenses.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Show Master disclaims all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Show Master's total liability to you for any claim arising out of the Service is limited to the amount you paid Show Master in the 12 months preceding the claim. Show Master is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or if required by law. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE], United States, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in that jurisdiction.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@thehorseshowsmaster.com.
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