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01 Aug 2025
Terms and Conditions
Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms of Use
These terms of use are entered into by and between You and CrowdNoise, LLC (“Company”, “we” or “us”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of the CrowdNoise Service (the “Service”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the CrowdNoise App (the “App”) and the CrowdNoise Website (the “Website”) (https://CrowdNoise.com), whether as a guest or a registered user.
Please read the Terms of Use carefully before you start to use the Service. By using the Service or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use, our Copyright Policy (found at the end of these terms) and our Privacy Policy (https://CrowdNoise.com/privacy.html) (the “Privacy Policy”) incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, the Copyright Policy, or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Service.
This Service is offered and available to users who are thirteen (13) years of age or older. Users under the age of thirteen (13) are strictly prohibited. By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you must not access or use the Service.
Changes to the Terms of Use
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Service thereafter. However, any changes to the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Governing Law and Jurisdiction will not apply to any disputes for which the parties have actual notice on or prior to the date the change is posted on the App.
Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page from time to time so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Service, and any service or material we provide on the Website, App, or Service, in our sole discretion with or without notice. We will not be liable all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period for any reason. From time to time, we may restrict User access to some parts of the Service or the entire Service, including registered users.
You are responsible for:
Making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Service.
Ensuring that all persons who access the Service through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and agree to and comply with said Terms of Use.
To access the Service or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Service that all the information you provide is correct, current, and complete. You agree that all information you provide to register with this Service or otherwise, including but not limited to through the use of any interactive features on the App and Website, is governed by our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.
If you choose, or are provided with, a password or any other piece of information associated with your username as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity. You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to the Service or portions of it using your username, password, or other security information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information.
Implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
To enhance your account security, we may require or provide the option for you to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when accessing the Service. 2FA is an additional security measure that requires a second form of verification, such as a one-time passcode (OTP) sent via SMS, email, or an authentication app, in addition to your account credentials.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for enabling and maintaining their 2FA settings, including the accuracy of the contact information provided for authentication purposes (e.g., phone number or email address). It is your responsibility to ensure that your chosen 2FA method is secure and accessible.
Limitations and Liability
While we implement 2FA as an added security feature, no security system is entirely foolproof. By using our 2FA feature, you acknowledge and agree that:
We are not responsible for unauthorized access due to your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials or 2FA codes.
We are not liable for any loss, harm, or inconvenience resulting from delays, errors, or failures in the delivery of 2FA codes.
Modifications to 2FA Requirements
We reserve the right to modify or require 2FA for certain accounts or to access the Service at our discretion. Notice will be provided if changes to 2FA requirements are implemented.
Disabling 2FA
In our sole discretion, you may disable 2FA through your account settings unless 2FA is required for certain actions or services. Disabling 2FA may increase the risk of unauthorized account access, which remains your responsibility.
We have the right to disable or reassign any username, password or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account, we may modify it if we believe it is necessary or appropriate (for instance, if it infringes on another party’s intellectual property or impersonates another user).
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its entire contents, features and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio, and the design, selection and arrangement thereof), are owned by the Company, its licensors or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
These Terms of Use permit you to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on our Service, except as follows:
Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
You may store files that are automatically cached by your device for display enhancement purposes.
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website, App, or Service for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication or distribution.
If we provide desktop, mobile or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you agree to be bound by our end user license agreement for such applications.
If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.
You must not:
Modify copies of any materials from the Service.
Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
Delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site.
Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Service or any services or materials available through the Service.
If you wish to make any use of material on the Service other than that set out in this section, please address your request to: admin@CrowdNoise.com. If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Service in breach of the Terms of Use, your right to use the Service will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. No right, title, or interest in or to the Service or any content on the Service is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Company. Any use of the Service not expressly permitted by these Terms of Use is a breach of these Terms of Use and may violate copyright, trademark and other.
Trademarks
The Company name, the term “CROWDNOISE”, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on this Service are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Service:
In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
For the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information or otherwise.
To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with the Content Standards set out in Section 9 of these Terms of Use.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter” or “spam” or any other similar solicitation.
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Service or expose them to liability.
Additionally, you agree not to:
Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Service, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Service.
Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Service for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Service.
Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Service or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Service.
Introduce any viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Service.
Attack the Service via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Service.
User Contributions
The Service may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, team profiles, photo and video galleries, calendars, maps, venue and event listings, forums, bulletin boards and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display or transmit to other users or other persons (hereinafter, “Post”) content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Service.
All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Service, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.
You represent and warrant that:
You own or control all rights in and to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above to us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns.
All your User Contributions do and will comply with these Terms of Use.
You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Contributions you submit or contribute, and you, not the Company, have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy and appropriateness.
We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of the Service.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
We have the right, but not the obligation, to:
Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such User Contribution violates the Terms of Use, including the Content Standards, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Service or the public or could create liability for the Company.
Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Service.
Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.
Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Service. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMPANY/ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER THE COMPANY/SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
However, we cannot review all material before it is posted on the Service and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.
Content Standards
These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:
Contain any material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may conflict with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
Be likely to deceive any person.
Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act.
Cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, barter or advertising unless expressly authorized under a separate written agreement with CrowdNoise.
Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.
Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any User Contributions violate your copyright, please see our Copyright Policy for instructions on sending us a notice of copyright infringement. It is the policy of the Company to terminate the user accounts of repeat infringers.
Reliance on Information Posted
The information presented on or through the Service is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information (including but not limited to event location and time; spectator attendance; ticket availability). Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Service, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
This Service includes content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.
Changes to the Website
We may update the content on this Service from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up to date. Any of the material on the Service may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.
Information About You and Your Visits to the Website
All information we collect on the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
Privacy Compliance
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other relevant privacy regulations.
Users have the following rights regarding their data:
1. Access: Request access to personal data held about you.
2. Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Deletion: Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten).
4. Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
5. Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data.
6. Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, which outlines our data collection, use practices, and global compliance measures.
Data Collection and Consent
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. Data collected may include your name, contact information, device information, and browsing activity. Sensitive data will only be collected with your explicit consent, as required by GDPR Article 7. Consent for marketing communications can be withdrawn at any time via our consent management system.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform. These may include necessary cookies for core functionality and non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. Non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookies Policy [link to Cookies Policy].
Children’s Privacy Compliance
Our platform complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13 in the United States and similar international protections for minors. Use of the Website, App, and Service by users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction is strictly prohibited.
Should we, in our sole and exclusive discretion, choose in the future to permit access to the Website, App, or the Service to users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction (thirteen (13) in the US - sixteen (16) in the EU) Parental consent is required.
Data Security and International Transfers
We implement robust security measures to protect your data. If your data is transferred internationally, we ensure compliance with applicable laws through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
User Rights Regarding Automated Decision-Making
If our platform uses automated decision-making processes that significantly affect your rights, you have the right to request human intervention and to challenge such decisions in accordance with GDPR Article 22.
Linking to the Website and Social Media Features
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part.
This Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:
Link from your own or certain third-party websites or apps to certain content on this Service.
Send e-mails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content on this Service.
Cause limited portions of content on this Service to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites or apps.
You may use these features solely as they are provided by us, solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not:
Establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
Cause the Service or portions of it to be displayed, or appear to be displayed by, for example, framing, deep linking or in-line linking, on any other site.
Otherwise take any action with respect to the materials on this Service that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.
The website from which you are linking, or on which you make certain content accessible, must comply in all respects with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to cease. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.
Donations to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. Through CrowdNoise LLC.
All donations made on the App and Website (“Donations”) are processed directly by authorized third-party payment processor (the "Payment Processor"), and not by CrowdNoise, LLC ("CrowdNoise"). Users acknowledge that all such contributions are made at their sole risk and are based upon their sole determination and evaluation of the cause supported by CrowdNoise, Inc. Users are solely responsible for determining the tax deductibility of any donation. All donations are subject to the Payment Processor's terms of use. CrowdNoise disclaims all responsibility for any errors or omissions caused by the Payment Processor or for any failures on the part of the Payment Processor. An administrative fee associated with Donations may be charged directly to CrowdNoise by the Payment Processor, as agreed upon between CrowdNoise and the Payment Processor. Users agree to review the Payment Processor's terms and conditions prior to making a Donation and acknowledge that CrowdNoise is not liable for the actions or inactions of the Payment Processor.
Tax-Deductible Contributions to Charitable Causes
Donations made through the Website, App, or Service are made directly to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, and are not made to CrowdNoise, LLC. All Donations made are not refundable, other than in certain occurrences set out below. The tax treatment of Donations made by a User to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service is entirely dependent upon the tax status of the recipient CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and is subject to prevailing tax laws and regulations. CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties regarding the tax treatment, deductibility, or classification of any Donation made via the Website, App, or Service. Users are solely responsible for understanding the tax implications of their Donations based on the tax status of CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and are advised to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the tax treatment of such donations. CrowdNoise shall not be liable for any tax obligations or consequences that may arise from Donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the Website, App, or Service. Due to current IRS guidance, you should consider any donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. to NOT be tax deductible until further notice.
Charge Backs or Refunded Donations
CrowdNoise enforces a strict “No Refunds” policy for Donations; however, we recognize circumstances wherein reversals of transactions are necessary. These include Chargeback, Gross Error transactions and impossibility of performance of disbursement of the funds by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc.
A Chargeback transaction occurs when the credit card holder files a dispute with their bank stating that either they did not authorize or recognize the transaction on their credit card or bank statement. Any Chargeback processing will be handled according to the terms of use of the Payment Processor.
A Gross Error transaction occurs when the credit cardholder / donor makes a transaction for an amount grossly different than the intended amount. For example, a donor makes a $10,000.00 donation instead of a $10.00 donation. CrowdNoise retains sole authority to determine the exact criteria of a Gross Error transaction. If a Gross Error is approved by CrowdNoise, it will still only be considered in accordance with the terms of use of the Payment Processor. While CrowdNoise will provide reasonable efforts to investigate and substantiate a Gross Error, the donor should contact the Payment Processor directly in order to attempt to correct the error.
An ’impossibility of performance’ exception to the no refund policy shall occur if the ability to disburse funds to graduating/qualifying student collegiate graduates occurs after the expiration of not earlier than five (5) years from the payment of the funds. If that occurs, a process for requesting a refund will be posted on the CrowdNoise App.
Payment Processing
Credit Card or Account Usage Policy
Only the authorized credit card holder or account holder may initiate a Donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. using the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. Third parties are strictly prohibited from using the User's card information or account to make Donations on behalf of the User. This practice, known as “credit card laundering” or unauthorized account use, violates the agreements with Visa, MasterCard, and other financial institutions. CrowdNoise reserves the right to report any suspected abuse of this policy to the appropriate legal authorities and take necessary action, including but not limited to termination of the User account, to maintain compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and other applicable laws. Users are responsible for ensuring that they are the authorized user of the credit card or account being used to make Donations on the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service.
No Goods or Services in Exchange for Donations
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, Users acknowledge and agree that no goods or services will be provided in exchange for any donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. All donations are made freely and voluntarily without any expectation of receiving goods or services in return.
Responsibility for Donor Preference about Use of Funds
All Donations made through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service are for the authorized purposes stated by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) at the time of the donation. While CrowdNoise may collect information about specific causes or individuals ("Tagged References") associated with a Donation and provide such Tagged References to the Foundation, CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties, express or implied that the funds will be used in a manner consistent with any such Tagged References. Accordingly, CrowdNoise shall not be responsible for, nor held liable for, the handling, allocation, or use of Donations in relation to such preferences. The User hereby acknowledges that any designation of a preference for the use of Donations made to the Foundation is merely an expression of preference and does not give rise to any contractual obligations on the part of CrowdNoise or the Foundation. CrowdNoise disclaims all liability in respect of the use of Donations by the Foundation.
Donation Information
The privacy of information is of paramount importance to CrowdNoise. We steadfastly commit to protect donors’ information. By donating on the Website, App, or Service, donors hereby grant CrowdNoise permission to access and share their donation records as necessary to efficiently process the donation. Unless a donor expressly indicates a desire to remain anonymous at the time of donation (“Anonymous Donation”), CrowdNoise reserves the right to provide the Foundation with certain reports. These reports may include, but are not limited to, the donor's name, address, and detailed transaction accounting information.
CrowdNoise assures all donors that their personal information will be handled with the utmost care and will be deleted in accordance with applicable law upon receipt of a verified request. Donors wishing to have their information deleted may submit such a request to admin@CrowdNoise.com. Through this clause, CrowdNoise reaffirms its dedication to protecting donor privacy while facilitating transparent and accountable donation processes.
Other than Anonymous Donations, User hereby grants CrowdNoise permission to consider the information related to a Donation as a User Contribution and authorizes such information to be posted on the CrowdNoise Website or App.
Links from the Service
If the Service contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites or apps linked to this Service, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites and apps.
Terms and Conditions of Sale for Commemorative Merchandise
Through the Website and the App, the Company may from time to time sell certain limited edition game balls or other memorabilia that commemorates certain specific games, matches, or other sporting events (“Merchandise”).
Non-Refundable Deposit. If you wish to purchase Merchandise for a particular event, you may be required to make an initial non-refundable deposit through the Website towards the purchase of your Merchandise by a specified date (the “Deposit Date”). The Deposit Date may be before the date of the game or event in question.
Completion of Purchase. Following timely receipt of your deposit, you will have the opportunity to complete the purchase of the Merchandise in question. Merchandise prices may vary due to demand, and the nature of the event and may be subject to conditions set forth by the Company. The Company reserves the exclusive right to alter Merchandise prices without notice for any reason, including but not limited to typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. You may complete your purchase by making the balance of your payment by the date specified for full payment (Full Payment Date”). You may make such payment and complete your purchase by following the instructions on the App. Due to the customized and limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, all sales are final. Once final payment is made, you will not be entitled to cancel your order or return the merchandise.
If you do not make full payment by the Full Payment Date, you will forfeit your ability to purchase the Merchandise. Because of the limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, time is of the essence for making all payments and taking all other required actions to complete your purchase of the Merchandise. For avoidance of doubt, if you have made a deposit, but do not timely make final payment, the deposit shall remain non-refundable, and you will not be entitled to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. However, in such event, the Company will not seek further payment from you, beyond your deposit, for the Merchandise in question.
Indication of Support; Evaluation of Demand. To assist us with evaluating demand, you may be asked to indicate which team or player you support when you make your deposit. You agree that we may send you emails and other communications with information about how to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. We will have sole discretion on the ranking of your ability to purchase the Merchandise. You understand that we have no obligation to contact you regarding finalizing the purchase of Merchandise if there is an insufficient supply of the particular item. For example, you agree we may elect to send communications based upon the team or player for which you have indicated your support.
Design of Merchandise. Due to the commemorative nature of the Merchandise, we will generally not have a final design for Merchandise until after the game or event in question. By making a deposit for Merchandise, you acknowledge that you understand this and agree that the Company will have full and complete artistic license over the ultimate content and design of the Merchandise. For example, Merchandise may highlight a team that you do not support, if that team wins the event in question. For avoidance of doubt, deposits are non-refundable even if a team you have indicated you support does not ultimately win the event. In some cases, we may show sample designs for Merchandise, but you understand and agree that the ultimate designs may vary in whole or in part from the sample designs.
Limitation of Availability; Cancellation of Orders; No Further Obligations. In some cases, the Company may not be able to satisfy all demand for all Merchandise. Even if promoted, marketed, or advertised upon the Website or another third-party medium, all Merchandise orders are subject to availability. In situations where customers have made deposits or final payment, we may cancel your order if: (i) there is insufficient supply of the merchandise, or (ii) due to any events beyond the reasonable control of the Company. In cases of insufficient supply, the Company may prioritize orders for Merchandise by time of receipt or by another method that the Company may determine in its sole discretion. The Company may place limits on the number of units of Merchandise purchased by a particular buyer and may cancel orders for multiple units. In such event, you agree the Company will have no further liabilities or obligations with respect to your order of Merchandise.
Fees and Costs. Posted prices do not include taxes or charges for shipping and handling. All such taxes and charges will be added to your Merchandise total and will be itemized in your shopping cart and in your order confirmation email. We will arrange for shipment of the products to you. Please check the individual product page for specific delivery options. You will pay for all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process. Title and risk of loss pass to you upon our transfer of the products to the carrier. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.
NO WARRANTY. ALL MERCHANDISE OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE. SOME JURISDICTIONS LIMIT OR DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME MERCHANDISE MAY BE COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. YOU AFFIRM THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CLAIMS OR FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S FAILURE TO HONOR ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS TO YOU, IF ANY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS, REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. OUR SOLE AND ENTIRE MAXIMUM LIABILITY, FOR ANY REASON, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YOU HAVE ORDERED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. The limitation of liability set forth above shall: (i) only apply to the extent permitted by law and (ii) not apply to (A) liability resulting from our gross negligence or willful misconduct and (B) death or bodily injury resulting from our acts or omissions (BUT SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF OUR NEGLIGENCE).
Changes to Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Company reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions of Sale from time to time in its sole discretion. Your use of the Website will be subject to the most current version of the Terms and Conditions of Sale posted on the Website at the time of such use. If the Company changes these Terms and Conditions of Sale, a notice will be posted on the Website and the date of the latest change will be noted. If you have not read the Terms and Conditions since the date of the last change, please read the revised Terms and Conditions, as they will govern your purchases using the Website. Your continued use of this site after we post such notice will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
Geographic Restrictions
The owner of the Service is based in the state of Texas in the United States. We provide this Service for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Service or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Service may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Service will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE OR APP LINKED TO IT.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.
THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitation on Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE, ANY WEBSITES OR APPS LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES AND APPS OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Service’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Service.
Reporting Claims of Copyright Infringement
We take claims of copyright infringement seriously. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law. If you believe any materials accessible on or from this site (the “Website”) infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access to them) from the Website by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated below. In accordance with the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”), the written notice (the “DMCA Notice”) must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe to have been infringed or, if the claim involves multiple works on the Website, a representative list of such works.
Identification of the material you believe to be infringing in a sufficiently precise manner to allow us to locate that material.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the written notice is accurate.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
For written notices seeking the removal of cached material where the use of the material on the originating website is allegedly infringing must meet two additional requirements:
The written notice may be sent only after the material has been taken down from the originating website or a court has ordered its takedown from that website.
The written notice must include a statement confirming that the material has been taken down, or that a court has ordered that it be taken down, from the originating website.
Designated Copyright Agent
Our designated copyright agent to receive DMCA Notices is: Wallace L. Hall III CrowdNoise, LLC 5956 Sherry Ln, Ste 1810, Dallas, Texas 75225 214-535-3355 getty@CrowdNoise.com
If you fail to comply with all of the requirements of Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your DMCA Notice may not be effective.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website is infringing your copyright, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Counter-Notification Procedures
If you believe that material you posted on the Service was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us (a “Counter-Notice”) by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated above. Pursuant to the DMCA, the Counter-Notice must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
An identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access disabled.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement under penalty of perjury by you that you have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
A statement that you will consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if you reside outside the United States for any judicial district in which the Service may be found) and that you will accept service from the person (or an agent of that person) who provided the Service with the complaint at issue.
The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten business days of receiving the copy of your Counter-Notice.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Repeat Infringers
It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.
Intellectual Property Rights
Under this Agreement, all intellectual property rights in the App, including but not limited to copyright, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are owned by or licensed to the Service Provider. The User acknowledges that the App and any necessary software used in connection with the App ("Software") are protected by copyright, intellectual property laws, and international treaty provisions.
The User agrees not to copy, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. The User also agrees not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to the App. Any use of the App not expressly permitted by this Agreement is prohibited and may result in the termination of the User's account and access to the App.
CrowdNoise grants the User a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and license to use the code of the Software on a single computer; provided that the User does not (and does not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, or sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any rights in the Software. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the App or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the App or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Service and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction).
Dispute Resolution
We try to provide clear rules so that we can limit or hopefully avoid disputes between you and us. If a dispute does arise, we endeavor to resolve it internally, please contact CrowdNoise at admin@CrowdNoise.com. We will work diligently to resolve your concerns.
Should we fail to resolve your concerns, we believe that arbitration is a faster, more convenient and less expensive way to resolve any disputes or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. This Section is deemed to be a “written agreement to arbitrate” pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. you and we agree that we intend that this Section satisfies the “writing” requirement of the Federal Arbitration Act.
Therefore, pursuant to these Terms, if you have any dispute or disagreement with CrowdNoise regarding (i) your use of or interaction with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services (ii) any subscriptions or other purchases, transactions or relationships related to your use of the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services, or (iii) any data or information you may provide to CrowdNoise or that we may gather in connection with such use, interaction, subscriptions, purchases, transactions or relationships (collectively, “CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships”), you will not have the right to pursue a claim in court, or have a jury decide the claim and you will not have the right to bring or participate in any class action or similar proceeding in court or in arbitration. By using or interacting with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services or engaging in any other CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships with CrowdNoise, you agree to binding arbitration as provided below.
We will make every reasonable effort to informally resolve any complaints, disputes, or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. If those efforts fail, by using the CrowdNoise Products and Services, you agree that any complaint, dispute, or disagreement you may have against CrowdNoise, and any claim that we may have against you, arising out of, relating to, or connected in any way with these Terms or any CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships shall be resolved exclusively by final, confidential and binding arbitration (“Arbitration”) before a single arbitrator administered by JAMS or its successor (“JAMS”) and conducted in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules And Procedures in effect at the time the Arbitration is initiated or, if the amount in controversy exceeds $100,000, in accordance with the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules And Procedures then in effect (respectively, the “Applicable Rules”). The Applicable Rules can be found at www.jamsadr.com. If JAMS is no longer in existence, the Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association or its successor (the “AAA”) instead and conducted in accordance with the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at that time (which shall be the “Applicable Rules” in such circumstances). If JAMS (or, if applicable, AAA) at the time the arbitration is filed has Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness for Consumer Arbitrations in effect that would be applicable to the matter in dispute, we agree to provide the benefit of such Minimum Standards to you to the extent they are more favorable than the comparable arbitration provisions set forth in this Section, provided, however, that in no event may such Minimum Standards contravene or restrict the application of subpart (e) or (i) below. Furthermore, this Section shall not prevent any party from seeking provisional/extraordinary injunctive remedies (that is, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction) from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. you further agree that:
a. Single Arbitrator Presumed: The Arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the Applicable Rules, by mutual agreement between you and CrowdNoise (the “Arbitrator”) or by CrowdNoise in its sole discretion due to the unavailability and/or expense of a JAMS affiliated neutral, or the lack of expertise necessary to adjudicate a dispute by a JAMS affiliated neutral.
b. Arbitrator Will Interpret This Agreement: The Arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have the exclusive authority to resolve any dispute arising under or relating to the validity, interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and/or these arbitration provisions, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms is void or voidable.
c. Location of Arbitration: The Arbitration shall be held either: (i) at a location near Dallas, Texas as determined pursuant to the Applicable Rules; or (ii) at such other location as may be mutually agreed upon by you and CrowdNoise; or (iii) at your election, if the only claims in the arbitration are asserted by you and are for less than $10,000 in aggregate, by telephone, virtually, or by written submission.
d. Governing Law: The Arbitrator (i) shall apply internal laws of the State of Texas consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable statutes of limitations, or, to the extent (if any) that federal law prevails, shall apply the law of the U.S., irrespective of any conflict of law principles; (ii) shall entertain any motion to dismiss, motion to strike, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for complete or partial summary judgment, motion for summary adjudication, or any other dispositive motion consistent with Texas or federal rules of procedure, as applicable; (iii) shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; and (iv) shall have authority to award any form of legal or equitable relief.
e. No Class Relief: Arbitration can resolve only your and/or our individual claims, and the Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or arbitrate any claims on a class or representative basis, or to consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH WAIVER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR DEEMED BY A COURT OF LAW TO BE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. To the extent either party is permitted by law or court of law to proceed with a class or representative action against the other, the parties agree that: (i) the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees or costs associated with pursuing the class or representative action (notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement); and (ii) the party who initiates or participates as a member of the class will not submit a claim or otherwise participate in any recovery secured through the class or representative action.
f. Written Award: The Arbitrator a statement of decision only unless both parties jointly request that the Arbitrator issue a written award supported by a statement of decision setting forth the Arbitrator’s complete determination of the dispute and the factual findings and legal conclusions relevant to it (an “Award”). Judgment upon the Award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets.
g. Arbitration Costs: In any arbitration arising out of or related to this Agreement, the arbitrator shall award to the prevailing party, if any, the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred (as defined by Texas law) by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration only in matters where it is allowed by Texas law. If the arbitrator determines a party to be the prevailing party under circumstances where the prevailing party won on some but not all of the claims and counterclaims, the arbitrator may award the prevailing party an appropriate percentage of the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration.
h. Interpretation and Enforcement of Arbitration Clause: With the exception of subpart (e) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the Applicable Rules, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (e) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither you nor we shall be entitled to arbitrate any dispute between you and CrowdNoise, and you must instead bring any claims subject to subsection (i) below.
i. Confidentiality of Arbitration: you and we agree to maintain the confidential nature of the Arbitration and shall not disclose the fact of the Arbitration, any documents exchanged as part of any mediation, proceedings of the Arbitration, the Arbitrator’s decision and the existence or amount of any Award, except as may be necessary to prepare for or conduct the Arbitration (in which case anyone becoming privy to such confidential information must undertake to preserve its confidentiality), or except as may be necessary in connection with a court application for a provisional remedy, a judicial challenge to an Award or its enforcement, or unless otherwise required by applicable law or court order.
j. European User Disputes: For users in the EU, disputes related to data protection can be addressed to your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) by completing an electronic complaints form through the ODR web portal. The CrowdNoise contact email which you may include as part of your ODR submission is admin@crowdnoise.com. Please note that this email address is only intended for use with the ODR process and not for general questions/information. For all other disputes, binding arbitration under JAMS Comprehensive Rules & Procedures will be conducted in Dallas, Texas, on an individual basis, with no class action permitted. A non-JAMS neutral may be engaged to facilitate scheduling and minimize expense to the parties. Arbitration for EU users is non-binding, and you retain the right to pursue other remedies.
k. Limitation on Time to File Claims: ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE, APP, OR SERVICE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
The Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, and our Copyright Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and CrowdNoise, LLC with respect to the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Service.
Your Comments and Concerns
This Service is operated by CrowdNoise, LLC at 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1810 Dallas, Texas 75225.
All notices of copyright infringement claims should be sent to the copyright agent designated in our Copyright Policy in the manner and by the means set forth therein.
All other feedback, comments, about these Terms and Conditions, the App, Website, Service, or content therein or for technical support and other communications relating to the App, Website, or Service should be directed to: admin@CrowdNoise.com.
Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms of Use
These terms of use are entered into by and between You and CrowdNoise, LLC (“Company”, “we” or “us”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of the CrowdNoise Service (the “Service”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the CrowdNoise App (the “App”) and the CrowdNoise Website (the “Website”) (https://CrowdNoise.com), whether as a guest or a registered user.
Please read the Terms of Use carefully before you start to use the Service. By using the Service or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use, our Copyright Policy (found at the end of these terms) and our Privacy Policy (https://CrowdNoise.com/privacy.html) (the “Privacy Policy”) incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, the Copyright Policy, or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Service.
This Service is offered and available to users who are thirteen (13) years of age or older. Users under the age of thirteen (13) are strictly prohibited. By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you must not access or use the Service.
Changes to the Terms of Use
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Service thereafter. However, any changes to the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Governing Law and Jurisdiction will not apply to any disputes for which the parties have actual notice on or prior to the date the change is posted on the App.
Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page from time to time so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Service, and any service or material we provide on the Website, App, or Service, in our sole discretion with or without notice. We will not be liable all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period for any reason. From time to time, we may restrict User access to some parts of the Service or the entire Service, including registered users.
You are responsible for:
Making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Service.
Ensuring that all persons who access the Service through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and agree to and comply with said Terms of Use.
To access the Service or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Service that all the information you provide is correct, current, and complete. You agree that all information you provide to register with this Service or otherwise, including but not limited to through the use of any interactive features on the App and Website, is governed by our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.
If you choose, or are provided with, a password or any other piece of information associated with your username as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity. You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to the Service or portions of it using your username, password, or other security information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information.
Implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
To enhance your account security, we may require or provide the option for you to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when accessing the Service. 2FA is an additional security measure that requires a second form of verification, such as a one-time passcode (OTP) sent via SMS, email, or an authentication app, in addition to your account credentials.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for enabling and maintaining their 2FA settings, including the accuracy of the contact information provided for authentication purposes (e.g., phone number or email address). It is your responsibility to ensure that your chosen 2FA method is secure and accessible.
Limitations and Liability
While we implement 2FA as an added security feature, no security system is entirely foolproof. By using our 2FA feature, you acknowledge and agree that:
We are not responsible for unauthorized access due to your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials or 2FA codes.
We are not liable for any loss, harm, or inconvenience resulting from delays, errors, or failures in the delivery of 2FA codes.
Modifications to 2FA Requirements
We reserve the right to modify or require 2FA for certain accounts or to access the Service at our discretion. Notice will be provided if changes to 2FA requirements are implemented.
Disabling 2FA
In our sole discretion, you may disable 2FA through your account settings unless 2FA is required for certain actions or services. Disabling 2FA may increase the risk of unauthorized account access, which remains your responsibility.
We have the right to disable or reassign any username, password or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account, we may modify it if we believe it is necessary or appropriate (for instance, if it infringes on another party’s intellectual property or impersonates another user).
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its entire contents, features and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio, and the design, selection and arrangement thereof), are owned by the Company, its licensors or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
These Terms of Use permit you to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on our Service, except as follows:
Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
You may store files that are automatically cached by your device for display enhancement purposes.
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website, App, or Service for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication or distribution.
If we provide desktop, mobile or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you agree to be bound by our end user license agreement for such applications.
If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.
You must not:
Modify copies of any materials from the Service.
Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
Delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site.
Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Service or any services or materials available through the Service.
If you wish to make any use of material on the Service other than that set out in this section, please address your request to: admin@CrowdNoise.com. If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Service in breach of the Terms of Use, your right to use the Service will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. No right, title, or interest in or to the Service or any content on the Service is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Company. Any use of the Service not expressly permitted by these Terms of Use is a breach of these Terms of Use and may violate copyright, trademark and other.
Trademarks
The Company name, the term “CROWDNOISE”, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on this Service are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Service:
In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
For the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information or otherwise.
To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with the Content Standards set out in Section 9 of these Terms of Use.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter” or “spam” or any other similar solicitation.
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Service or expose them to liability.
Additionally, you agree not to:
Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Service, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Service.
Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Service for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Service.
Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Service or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Service.
Introduce any viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Service.
Attack the Service via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Service.
User Contributions
The Service may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, team profiles, photo and video galleries, calendars, maps, venue and event listings, forums, bulletin boards and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display or transmit to other users or other persons (hereinafter, “Post”) content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Service.
All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Service, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.
You represent and warrant that:
You own or control all rights in and to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above to us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns.
All your User Contributions do and will comply with these Terms of Use.
You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Contributions you submit or contribute, and you, not the Company, have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy and appropriateness.
We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of the Service.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
We have the right, but not the obligation, to:
Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such User Contribution violates the Terms of Use, including the Content Standards, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Service or the public or could create liability for the Company.
Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Service.
Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.
Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Service. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMPANY/ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER THE COMPANY/SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
However, we cannot review all material before it is posted on the Service and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.
Content Standards
These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:
Contain any material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may conflict with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
Be likely to deceive any person.
Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act.
Cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, barter or advertising unless expressly authorized under a separate written agreement with CrowdNoise.
Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.
Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any User Contributions violate your copyright, please see our Copyright Policy for instructions on sending us a notice of copyright infringement. It is the policy of the Company to terminate the user accounts of repeat infringers.
Reliance on Information Posted
The information presented on or through the Service is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information (including but not limited to event location and time; spectator attendance; ticket availability). Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Service, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
This Service includes content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.
Changes to the Website
We may update the content on this Service from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up to date. Any of the material on the Service may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.
Information About You and Your Visits to the Website
All information we collect on the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
Privacy Compliance
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other relevant privacy regulations.
Users have the following rights regarding their data:
1. Access: Request access to personal data held about you.
2. Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Deletion: Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten).
4. Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
5. Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data.
6. Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, which outlines our data collection, use practices, and global compliance measures.
Data Collection and Consent
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. Data collected may include your name, contact information, device information, and browsing activity. Sensitive data will only be collected with your explicit consent, as required by GDPR Article 7. Consent for marketing communications can be withdrawn at any time via our consent management system.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform. These may include necessary cookies for core functionality and non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. Non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookies Policy [link to Cookies Policy].
Children’s Privacy Compliance
Our platform complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13 in the United States and similar international protections for minors. Use of the Website, App, and Service by users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction is strictly prohibited.
Should we, in our sole and exclusive discretion, choose in the future to permit access to the Website, App, or the Service to users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction (thirteen (13) in the US - sixteen (16) in the EU) Parental consent is required.
Data Security and International Transfers
We implement robust security measures to protect your data. If your data is transferred internationally, we ensure compliance with applicable laws through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
User Rights Regarding Automated Decision-Making
If our platform uses automated decision-making processes that significantly affect your rights, you have the right to request human intervention and to challenge such decisions in accordance with GDPR Article 22.
Linking to the Website and Social Media Features
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part.
This Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:
Link from your own or certain third-party websites or apps to certain content on this Service.
Send e-mails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content on this Service.
Cause limited portions of content on this Service to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites or apps.
You may use these features solely as they are provided by us, solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not:
Establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
Cause the Service or portions of it to be displayed, or appear to be displayed by, for example, framing, deep linking or in-line linking, on any other site.
Otherwise take any action with respect to the materials on this Service that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.
The website from which you are linking, or on which you make certain content accessible, must comply in all respects with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to cease. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.
Donations to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. Through CrowdNoise LLC.
All donations made on the App and Website (“Donations”) are processed directly by authorized third-party payment processor (the "Payment Processor"), and not by CrowdNoise, LLC ("CrowdNoise"). Users acknowledge that all such contributions are made at their sole risk and are based upon their sole determination and evaluation of the cause supported by CrowdNoise, Inc. Users are solely responsible for determining the tax deductibility of any donation. All donations are subject to the Payment Processor's terms of use. CrowdNoise disclaims all responsibility for any errors or omissions caused by the Payment Processor or for any failures on the part of the Payment Processor. An administrative fee associated with Donations may be charged directly to CrowdNoise by the Payment Processor, as agreed upon between CrowdNoise and the Payment Processor. Users agree to review the Payment Processor's terms and conditions prior to making a Donation and acknowledge that CrowdNoise is not liable for the actions or inactions of the Payment Processor.
Tax-Deductible Contributions to Charitable Causes
Donations made through the Website, App, or Service are made directly to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, and are not made to CrowdNoise, LLC. All Donations made are not refundable, other than in certain occurrences set out below. The tax treatment of Donations made by a User to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service is entirely dependent upon the tax status of the recipient CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and is subject to prevailing tax laws and regulations. CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties regarding the tax treatment, deductibility, or classification of any Donation made via the Website, App, or Service. Users are solely responsible for understanding the tax implications of their Donations based on the tax status of CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and are advised to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the tax treatment of such donations. CrowdNoise shall not be liable for any tax obligations or consequences that may arise from Donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the Website, App, or Service. Due to current IRS guidance, you should consider any donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. to NOT be tax deductible until further notice.
Charge Backs or Refunded Donations
CrowdNoise enforces a strict “No Refunds” policy for Donations; however, we recognize circumstances wherein reversals of transactions are necessary. These include Chargeback, Gross Error transactions and impossibility of performance of disbursement of the funds by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc.
A Chargeback transaction occurs when the credit card holder files a dispute with their bank stating that either they did not authorize or recognize the transaction on their credit card or bank statement. Any Chargeback processing will be handled according to the terms of use of the Payment Processor.
A Gross Error transaction occurs when the credit cardholder / donor makes a transaction for an amount grossly different than the intended amount. For example, a donor makes a $10,000.00 donation instead of a $10.00 donation. CrowdNoise retains sole authority to determine the exact criteria of a Gross Error transaction. If a Gross Error is approved by CrowdNoise, it will still only be considered in accordance with the terms of use of the Payment Processor. While CrowdNoise will provide reasonable efforts to investigate and substantiate a Gross Error, the donor should contact the Payment Processor directly in order to attempt to correct the error.
An ’impossibility of performance’ exception to the no refund policy shall occur if the ability to disburse funds to graduating/qualifying student collegiate graduates occurs after the expiration of not earlier than five (5) years from the payment of the funds. If that occurs, a process for requesting a refund will be posted on the CrowdNoise App.
Payment Processing
Credit Card or Account Usage Policy
Only the authorized credit card holder or account holder may initiate a Donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. using the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. Third parties are strictly prohibited from using the User's card information or account to make Donations on behalf of the User. This practice, known as “credit card laundering” or unauthorized account use, violates the agreements with Visa, MasterCard, and other financial institutions. CrowdNoise reserves the right to report any suspected abuse of this policy to the appropriate legal authorities and take necessary action, including but not limited to termination of the User account, to maintain compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and other applicable laws. Users are responsible for ensuring that they are the authorized user of the credit card or account being used to make Donations on the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service.
No Goods or Services in Exchange for Donations
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, Users acknowledge and agree that no goods or services will be provided in exchange for any donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. All donations are made freely and voluntarily without any expectation of receiving goods or services in return.
Responsibility for Donor Preference about Use of Funds
All Donations made through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service are for the authorized purposes stated by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) at the time of the donation. While CrowdNoise may collect information about specific causes or individuals ("Tagged References") associated with a Donation and provide such Tagged References to the Foundation, CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties, express or implied that the funds will be used in a manner consistent with any such Tagged References. Accordingly, CrowdNoise shall not be responsible for, nor held liable for, the handling, allocation, or use of Donations in relation to such preferences. The User hereby acknowledges that any designation of a preference for the use of Donations made to the Foundation is merely an expression of preference and does not give rise to any contractual obligations on the part of CrowdNoise or the Foundation. CrowdNoise disclaims all liability in respect of the use of Donations by the Foundation.
Donation Information
The privacy of information is of paramount importance to CrowdNoise. We steadfastly commit to protect donors’ information. By donating on the Website, App, or Service, donors hereby grant CrowdNoise permission to access and share their donation records as necessary to efficiently process the donation. Unless a donor expressly indicates a desire to remain anonymous at the time of donation (“Anonymous Donation”), CrowdNoise reserves the right to provide the Foundation with certain reports. These reports may include, but are not limited to, the donor's name, address, and detailed transaction accounting information.
CrowdNoise assures all donors that their personal information will be handled with the utmost care and will be deleted in accordance with applicable law upon receipt of a verified request. Donors wishing to have their information deleted may submit such a request to admin@CrowdNoise.com. Through this clause, CrowdNoise reaffirms its dedication to protecting donor privacy while facilitating transparent and accountable donation processes.
Other than Anonymous Donations, User hereby grants CrowdNoise permission to consider the information related to a Donation as a User Contribution and authorizes such information to be posted on the CrowdNoise Website or App.
Links from the Service
If the Service contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites or apps linked to this Service, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites and apps.
Terms and Conditions of Sale for Commemorative Merchandise
Through the Website and the App, the Company may from time to time sell certain limited edition game balls or other memorabilia that commemorates certain specific games, matches, or other sporting events (“Merchandise”).
Non-Refundable Deposit. If you wish to purchase Merchandise for a particular event, you may be required to make an initial non-refundable deposit through the Website towards the purchase of your Merchandise by a specified date (the “Deposit Date”). The Deposit Date may be before the date of the game or event in question.
Completion of Purchase. Following timely receipt of your deposit, you will have the opportunity to complete the purchase of the Merchandise in question. Merchandise prices may vary due to demand, and the nature of the event and may be subject to conditions set forth by the Company. The Company reserves the exclusive right to alter Merchandise prices without notice for any reason, including but not limited to typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. You may complete your purchase by making the balance of your payment by the date specified for full payment (Full Payment Date”). You may make such payment and complete your purchase by following the instructions on the App. Due to the customized and limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, all sales are final. Once final payment is made, you will not be entitled to cancel your order or return the merchandise.
If you do not make full payment by the Full Payment Date, you will forfeit your ability to purchase the Merchandise. Because of the limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, time is of the essence for making all payments and taking all other required actions to complete your purchase of the Merchandise. For avoidance of doubt, if you have made a deposit, but do not timely make final payment, the deposit shall remain non-refundable, and you will not be entitled to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. However, in such event, the Company will not seek further payment from you, beyond your deposit, for the Merchandise in question.
Indication of Support; Evaluation of Demand. To assist us with evaluating demand, you may be asked to indicate which team or player you support when you make your deposit. You agree that we may send you emails and other communications with information about how to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. We will have sole discretion on the ranking of your ability to purchase the Merchandise. You understand that we have no obligation to contact you regarding finalizing the purchase of Merchandise if there is an insufficient supply of the particular item. For example, you agree we may elect to send communications based upon the team or player for which you have indicated your support.
Design of Merchandise. Due to the commemorative nature of the Merchandise, we will generally not have a final design for Merchandise until after the game or event in question. By making a deposit for Merchandise, you acknowledge that you understand this and agree that the Company will have full and complete artistic license over the ultimate content and design of the Merchandise. For example, Merchandise may highlight a team that you do not support, if that team wins the event in question. For avoidance of doubt, deposits are non-refundable even if a team you have indicated you support does not ultimately win the event. In some cases, we may show sample designs for Merchandise, but you understand and agree that the ultimate designs may vary in whole or in part from the sample designs.
Limitation of Availability; Cancellation of Orders; No Further Obligations. In some cases, the Company may not be able to satisfy all demand for all Merchandise. Even if promoted, marketed, or advertised upon the Website or another third-party medium, all Merchandise orders are subject to availability. In situations where customers have made deposits or final payment, we may cancel your order if: (i) there is insufficient supply of the merchandise, or (ii) due to any events beyond the reasonable control of the Company. In cases of insufficient supply, the Company may prioritize orders for Merchandise by time of receipt or by another method that the Company may determine in its sole discretion. The Company may place limits on the number of units of Merchandise purchased by a particular buyer and may cancel orders for multiple units. In such event, you agree the Company will have no further liabilities or obligations with respect to your order of Merchandise.
Fees and Costs. Posted prices do not include taxes or charges for shipping and handling. All such taxes and charges will be added to your Merchandise total and will be itemized in your shopping cart and in your order confirmation email. We will arrange for shipment of the products to you. Please check the individual product page for specific delivery options. You will pay for all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process. Title and risk of loss pass to you upon our transfer of the products to the carrier. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.
NO WARRANTY. ALL MERCHANDISE OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE. SOME JURISDICTIONS LIMIT OR DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME MERCHANDISE MAY BE COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. YOU AFFIRM THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CLAIMS OR FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S FAILURE TO HONOR ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS TO YOU, IF ANY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS, REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. OUR SOLE AND ENTIRE MAXIMUM LIABILITY, FOR ANY REASON, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YOU HAVE ORDERED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. The limitation of liability set forth above shall: (i) only apply to the extent permitted by law and (ii) not apply to (A) liability resulting from our gross negligence or willful misconduct and (B) death or bodily injury resulting from our acts or omissions (BUT SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF OUR NEGLIGENCE).
Changes to Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Company reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions of Sale from time to time in its sole discretion. Your use of the Website will be subject to the most current version of the Terms and Conditions of Sale posted on the Website at the time of such use. If the Company changes these Terms and Conditions of Sale, a notice will be posted on the Website and the date of the latest change will be noted. If you have not read the Terms and Conditions since the date of the last change, please read the revised Terms and Conditions, as they will govern your purchases using the Website. Your continued use of this site after we post such notice will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
Geographic Restrictions
The owner of the Service is based in the state of Texas in the United States. We provide this Service for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Service or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Service may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Service will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE OR APP LINKED TO IT.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.
THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitation on Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE, ANY WEBSITES OR APPS LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES AND APPS OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Service’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Service.
Reporting Claims of Copyright Infringement
We take claims of copyright infringement seriously. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law. If you believe any materials accessible on or from this site (the “Website”) infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access to them) from the Website by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated below. In accordance with the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”), the written notice (the “DMCA Notice”) must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe to have been infringed or, if the claim involves multiple works on the Website, a representative list of such works.
Identification of the material you believe to be infringing in a sufficiently precise manner to allow us to locate that material.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the written notice is accurate.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
For written notices seeking the removal of cached material where the use of the material on the originating website is allegedly infringing must meet two additional requirements:
The written notice may be sent only after the material has been taken down from the originating website or a court has ordered its takedown from that website.
The written notice must include a statement confirming that the material has been taken down, or that a court has ordered that it be taken down, from the originating website.
Designated Copyright Agent
Our designated copyright agent to receive DMCA Notices is: Wallace L. Hall III CrowdNoise, LLC 5956 Sherry Ln, Ste 1810, Dallas, Texas 75225 214-535-3355 getty@CrowdNoise.com
If you fail to comply with all of the requirements of Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your DMCA Notice may not be effective.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website is infringing your copyright, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Counter-Notification Procedures
If you believe that material you posted on the Service was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us (a “Counter-Notice”) by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated above. Pursuant to the DMCA, the Counter-Notice must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
An identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access disabled.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement under penalty of perjury by you that you have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
A statement that you will consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if you reside outside the United States for any judicial district in which the Service may be found) and that you will accept service from the person (or an agent of that person) who provided the Service with the complaint at issue.
The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten business days of receiving the copy of your Counter-Notice.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Repeat Infringers
It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.
Intellectual Property Rights
Under this Agreement, all intellectual property rights in the App, including but not limited to copyright, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are owned by or licensed to the Service Provider. The User acknowledges that the App and any necessary software used in connection with the App ("Software") are protected by copyright, intellectual property laws, and international treaty provisions.
The User agrees not to copy, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. The User also agrees not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to the App. Any use of the App not expressly permitted by this Agreement is prohibited and may result in the termination of the User's account and access to the App.
CrowdNoise grants the User a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and license to use the code of the Software on a single computer; provided that the User does not (and does not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, or sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any rights in the Software. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the App or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the App or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Service and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction).
Dispute Resolution
We try to provide clear rules so that we can limit or hopefully avoid disputes between you and us. If a dispute does arise, we endeavor to resolve it internally, please contact CrowdNoise at admin@CrowdNoise.com. We will work diligently to resolve your concerns.
Should we fail to resolve your concerns, we believe that arbitration is a faster, more convenient and less expensive way to resolve any disputes or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. This Section is deemed to be a “written agreement to arbitrate” pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. you and we agree that we intend that this Section satisfies the “writing” requirement of the Federal Arbitration Act.
Therefore, pursuant to these Terms, if you have any dispute or disagreement with CrowdNoise regarding (i) your use of or interaction with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services (ii) any subscriptions or other purchases, transactions or relationships related to your use of the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services, or (iii) any data or information you may provide to CrowdNoise or that we may gather in connection with such use, interaction, subscriptions, purchases, transactions or relationships (collectively, “CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships”), you will not have the right to pursue a claim in court, or have a jury decide the claim and you will not have the right to bring or participate in any class action or similar proceeding in court or in arbitration. By using or interacting with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services or engaging in any other CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships with CrowdNoise, you agree to binding arbitration as provided below.
We will make every reasonable effort to informally resolve any complaints, disputes, or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. If those efforts fail, by using the CrowdNoise Products and Services, you agree that any complaint, dispute, or disagreement you may have against CrowdNoise, and any claim that we may have against you, arising out of, relating to, or connected in any way with these Terms or any CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships shall be resolved exclusively by final, confidential and binding arbitration (“Arbitration”) before a single arbitrator administered by JAMS or its successor (“JAMS”) and conducted in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules And Procedures in effect at the time the Arbitration is initiated or, if the amount in controversy exceeds $100,000, in accordance with the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules And Procedures then in effect (respectively, the “Applicable Rules”). The Applicable Rules can be found at www.jamsadr.com. If JAMS is no longer in existence, the Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association or its successor (the “AAA”) instead and conducted in accordance with the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at that time (which shall be the “Applicable Rules” in such circumstances). If JAMS (or, if applicable, AAA) at the time the arbitration is filed has Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness for Consumer Arbitrations in effect that would be applicable to the matter in dispute, we agree to provide the benefit of such Minimum Standards to you to the extent they are more favorable than the comparable arbitration provisions set forth in this Section, provided, however, that in no event may such Minimum Standards contravene or restrict the application of subpart (e) or (i) below. Furthermore, this Section shall not prevent any party from seeking provisional/extraordinary injunctive remedies (that is, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction) from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. you further agree that:
a. Single Arbitrator Presumed: The Arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the Applicable Rules, by mutual agreement between you and CrowdNoise (the “Arbitrator”) or by CrowdNoise in its sole discretion due to the unavailability and/or expense of a JAMS affiliated neutral, or the lack of expertise necessary to adjudicate a dispute by a JAMS affiliated neutral.
b. Arbitrator Will Interpret This Agreement: The Arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have the exclusive authority to resolve any dispute arising under or relating to the validity, interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and/or these arbitration provisions, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms is void or voidable.
c. Location of Arbitration: The Arbitration shall be held either: (i) at a location near Dallas, Texas as determined pursuant to the Applicable Rules; or (ii) at such other location as may be mutually agreed upon by you and CrowdNoise; or (iii) at your election, if the only claims in the arbitration are asserted by you and are for less than $10,000 in aggregate, by telephone, virtually, or by written submission.
d. Governing Law: The Arbitrator (i) shall apply internal laws of the State of Texas consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable statutes of limitations, or, to the extent (if any) that federal law prevails, shall apply the law of the U.S., irrespective of any conflict of law principles; (ii) shall entertain any motion to dismiss, motion to strike, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for complete or partial summary judgment, motion for summary adjudication, or any other dispositive motion consistent with Texas or federal rules of procedure, as applicable; (iii) shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; and (iv) shall have authority to award any form of legal or equitable relief.
e. No Class Relief: Arbitration can resolve only your and/or our individual claims, and the Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or arbitrate any claims on a class or representative basis, or to consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH WAIVER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR DEEMED BY A COURT OF LAW TO BE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. To the extent either party is permitted by law or court of law to proceed with a class or representative action against the other, the parties agree that: (i) the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees or costs associated with pursuing the class or representative action (notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement); and (ii) the party who initiates or participates as a member of the class will not submit a claim or otherwise participate in any recovery secured through the class or representative action.
f. Written Award: The Arbitrator a statement of decision only unless both parties jointly request that the Arbitrator issue a written award supported by a statement of decision setting forth the Arbitrator’s complete determination of the dispute and the factual findings and legal conclusions relevant to it (an “Award”). Judgment upon the Award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets.
g. Arbitration Costs: In any arbitration arising out of or related to this Agreement, the arbitrator shall award to the prevailing party, if any, the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred (as defined by Texas law) by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration only in matters where it is allowed by Texas law. If the arbitrator determines a party to be the prevailing party under circumstances where the prevailing party won on some but not all of the claims and counterclaims, the arbitrator may award the prevailing party an appropriate percentage of the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration.
h. Interpretation and Enforcement of Arbitration Clause: With the exception of subpart (e) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the Applicable Rules, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (e) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither you nor we shall be entitled to arbitrate any dispute between you and CrowdNoise, and you must instead bring any claims subject to subsection (i) below.
i. Confidentiality of Arbitration: you and we agree to maintain the confidential nature of the Arbitration and shall not disclose the fact of the Arbitration, any documents exchanged as part of any mediation, proceedings of the Arbitration, the Arbitrator’s decision and the existence or amount of any Award, except as may be necessary to prepare for or conduct the Arbitration (in which case anyone becoming privy to such confidential information must undertake to preserve its confidentiality), or except as may be necessary in connection with a court application for a provisional remedy, a judicial challenge to an Award or its enforcement, or unless otherwise required by applicable law or court order.
j. European User Disputes: For users in the EU, disputes related to data protection can be addressed to your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) by completing an electronic complaints form through the ODR web portal. The CrowdNoise contact email which you may include as part of your ODR submission is admin@crowdnoise.com. Please note that this email address is only intended for use with the ODR process and not for general questions/information. For all other disputes, binding arbitration under JAMS Comprehensive Rules & Procedures will be conducted in Dallas, Texas, on an individual basis, with no class action permitted. A non-JAMS neutral may be engaged to facilitate scheduling and minimize expense to the parties. Arbitration for EU users is non-binding, and you retain the right to pursue other remedies.
k. Limitation on Time to File Claims: ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE, APP, OR SERVICE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
The Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, and our Copyright Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and CrowdNoise, LLC with respect to the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Service.
Your Comments and Concerns
This Service is operated by CrowdNoise, LLC at 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1810 Dallas, Texas 75225.
All notices of copyright infringement claims should be sent to the copyright agent designated in our Copyright Policy in the manner and by the means set forth therein.
All other feedback, comments, about these Terms and Conditions, the App, Website, Service, or content therein or for technical support and other communications relating to the App, Website, or Service should be directed to: admin@CrowdNoise.com.
Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms of Use
These terms of use are entered into by and between You and CrowdNoise, LLC (“Company”, “we” or “us”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of the CrowdNoise Service (the “Service”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the CrowdNoise App (the “App”) and the CrowdNoise Website (the “Website”) (https://CrowdNoise.com), whether as a guest or a registered user.
Please read the Terms of Use carefully before you start to use the Service. By using the Service or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use, our Copyright Policy (found at the end of these terms) and our Privacy Policy (https://CrowdNoise.com/privacy.html) (the “Privacy Policy”) incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, the Copyright Policy, or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Service.
This Service is offered and available to users who are thirteen (13) years of age or older. Users under the age of thirteen (13) are strictly prohibited. By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you must not access or use the Service.
Changes to the Terms of Use
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Service thereafter. However, any changes to the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Governing Law and Jurisdiction will not apply to any disputes for which the parties have actual notice on or prior to the date the change is posted on the App.
Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page from time to time so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Service, and any service or material we provide on the Website, App, or Service, in our sole discretion with or without notice. We will not be liable all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period for any reason. From time to time, we may restrict User access to some parts of the Service or the entire Service, including registered users.
You are responsible for:
Making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Service.
Ensuring that all persons who access the Service through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and agree to and comply with said Terms of Use.
To access the Service or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Service that all the information you provide is correct, current, and complete. You agree that all information you provide to register with this Service or otherwise, including but not limited to through the use of any interactive features on the App and Website, is governed by our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.
If you choose, or are provided with, a password or any other piece of information associated with your username as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity. You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to the Service or portions of it using your username, password, or other security information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information.
Implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
To enhance your account security, we may require or provide the option for you to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when accessing the Service. 2FA is an additional security measure that requires a second form of verification, such as a one-time passcode (OTP) sent via SMS, email, or an authentication app, in addition to your account credentials.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for enabling and maintaining their 2FA settings, including the accuracy of the contact information provided for authentication purposes (e.g., phone number or email address). It is your responsibility to ensure that your chosen 2FA method is secure and accessible.
Limitations and Liability
While we implement 2FA as an added security feature, no security system is entirely foolproof. By using our 2FA feature, you acknowledge and agree that:
We are not responsible for unauthorized access due to your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials or 2FA codes.
We are not liable for any loss, harm, or inconvenience resulting from delays, errors, or failures in the delivery of 2FA codes.
Modifications to 2FA Requirements
We reserve the right to modify or require 2FA for certain accounts or to access the Service at our discretion. Notice will be provided if changes to 2FA requirements are implemented.
Disabling 2FA
In our sole discretion, you may disable 2FA through your account settings unless 2FA is required for certain actions or services. Disabling 2FA may increase the risk of unauthorized account access, which remains your responsibility.
We have the right to disable or reassign any username, password or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account, we may modify it if we believe it is necessary or appropriate (for instance, if it infringes on another party’s intellectual property or impersonates another user).
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its entire contents, features and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio, and the design, selection and arrangement thereof), are owned by the Company, its licensors or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
These Terms of Use permit you to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on our Service, except as follows:
Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
You may store files that are automatically cached by your device for display enhancement purposes.
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website, App, or Service for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication or distribution.
If we provide desktop, mobile or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you agree to be bound by our end user license agreement for such applications.
If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.
You must not:
Modify copies of any materials from the Service.
Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
Delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site.
Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Service or any services or materials available through the Service.
If you wish to make any use of material on the Service other than that set out in this section, please address your request to: admin@CrowdNoise.com. If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Service in breach of the Terms of Use, your right to use the Service will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. No right, title, or interest in or to the Service or any content on the Service is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Company. Any use of the Service not expressly permitted by these Terms of Use is a breach of these Terms of Use and may violate copyright, trademark and other.
Trademarks
The Company name, the term “CROWDNOISE”, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on this Service are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Service:
In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
For the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information or otherwise.
To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with the Content Standards set out in Section 9 of these Terms of Use.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter” or “spam” or any other similar solicitation.
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Service or expose them to liability.
Additionally, you agree not to:
Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Service, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Service.
Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Service for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Service.
Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Service or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Service.
Introduce any viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Service.
Attack the Service via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Service.
User Contributions
The Service may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, team profiles, photo and video galleries, calendars, maps, venue and event listings, forums, bulletin boards and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display or transmit to other users or other persons (hereinafter, “Post”) content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Service.
All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Service, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.
You represent and warrant that:
You own or control all rights in and to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above to us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns.
All your User Contributions do and will comply with these Terms of Use.
You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Contributions you submit or contribute, and you, not the Company, have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy and appropriateness.
We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of the Service.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
We have the right, but not the obligation, to:
Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such User Contribution violates the Terms of Use, including the Content Standards, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Service or the public or could create liability for the Company.
Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Service.
Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.
Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Service. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMPANY/ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER THE COMPANY/SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
However, we cannot review all material before it is posted on the Service and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.
Content Standards
These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:
Contain any material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may conflict with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
Be likely to deceive any person.
Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act.
Cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, barter or advertising unless expressly authorized under a separate written agreement with CrowdNoise.
Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.
Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any User Contributions violate your copyright, please see our Copyright Policy for instructions on sending us a notice of copyright infringement. It is the policy of the Company to terminate the user accounts of repeat infringers.
Reliance on Information Posted
The information presented on or through the Service is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information (including but not limited to event location and time; spectator attendance; ticket availability). Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Service, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
This Service includes content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.
Changes to the Website
We may update the content on this Service from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up to date. Any of the material on the Service may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.
Information About You and Your Visits to the Website
All information we collect on the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
Privacy Compliance
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other relevant privacy regulations.
Users have the following rights regarding their data:
1. Access: Request access to personal data held about you.
2. Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Deletion: Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten).
4. Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
5. Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data.
6. Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy https://crowdnoise.com/privacy.html, which outlines our data collection, use practices, and global compliance measures.
Data Collection and Consent
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. Data collected may include your name, contact information, device information, and browsing activity. Sensitive data will only be collected with your explicit consent, as required by GDPR Article 7. Consent for marketing communications can be withdrawn at any time via our consent management system.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform. These may include necessary cookies for core functionality and non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. Non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookies Policy [link to Cookies Policy].
Children’s Privacy Compliance
Our platform complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13 in the United States and similar international protections for minors. Use of the Website, App, and Service by users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction is strictly prohibited.
Should we, in our sole and exclusive discretion, choose in the future to permit access to the Website, App, or the Service to users under the minimum age in their jurisdiction (thirteen (13) in the US - sixteen (16) in the EU) Parental consent is required.
Data Security and International Transfers
We implement robust security measures to protect your data. If your data is transferred internationally, we ensure compliance with applicable laws through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
User Rights Regarding Automated Decision-Making
If our platform uses automated decision-making processes that significantly affect your rights, you have the right to request human intervention and to challenge such decisions in accordance with GDPR Article 22.
Linking to the Website and Social Media Features
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part.
This Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:
Link from your own or certain third-party websites or apps to certain content on this Service.
Send e-mails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content on this Service.
Cause limited portions of content on this Service to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites or apps.
You may use these features solely as they are provided by us, solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not:
Establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
Cause the Service or portions of it to be displayed, or appear to be displayed by, for example, framing, deep linking or in-line linking, on any other site.
Otherwise take any action with respect to the materials on this Service that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.
The website from which you are linking, or on which you make certain content accessible, must comply in all respects with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to cease. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.
Donations to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. Through CrowdNoise LLC.
All donations made on the App and Website (“Donations”) are processed directly by authorized third-party payment processor (the "Payment Processor"), and not by CrowdNoise, LLC ("CrowdNoise"). Users acknowledge that all such contributions are made at their sole risk and are based upon their sole determination and evaluation of the cause supported by CrowdNoise, Inc. Users are solely responsible for determining the tax deductibility of any donation. All donations are subject to the Payment Processor's terms of use. CrowdNoise disclaims all responsibility for any errors or omissions caused by the Payment Processor or for any failures on the part of the Payment Processor. An administrative fee associated with Donations may be charged directly to CrowdNoise by the Payment Processor, as agreed upon between CrowdNoise and the Payment Processor. Users agree to review the Payment Processor's terms and conditions prior to making a Donation and acknowledge that CrowdNoise is not liable for the actions or inactions of the Payment Processor.
Tax-Deductible Contributions to Charitable Causes
Donations made through the Website, App, or Service are made directly to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, and are not made to CrowdNoise, LLC. All Donations made are not refundable, other than in certain occurrences set out below. The tax treatment of Donations made by a User to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service is entirely dependent upon the tax status of the recipient CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and is subject to prevailing tax laws and regulations. CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties regarding the tax treatment, deductibility, or classification of any Donation made via the Website, App, or Service. Users are solely responsible for understanding the tax implications of their Donations based on the tax status of CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. and are advised to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the tax treatment of such donations. CrowdNoise shall not be liable for any tax obligations or consequences that may arise from Donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the Website, App, or Service. Due to current IRS guidance, you should consider any donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. to NOT be tax deductible until further notice.
Charge Backs or Refunded Donations
CrowdNoise enforces a strict “No Refunds” policy for Donations; however, we recognize circumstances wherein reversals of transactions are necessary. These include Chargeback, Gross Error transactions and impossibility of performance of disbursement of the funds by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc.
A Chargeback transaction occurs when the credit card holder files a dispute with their bank stating that either they did not authorize or recognize the transaction on their credit card or bank statement. Any Chargeback processing will be handled according to the terms of use of the Payment Processor.
A Gross Error transaction occurs when the credit cardholder / donor makes a transaction for an amount grossly different than the intended amount. For example, a donor makes a $10,000.00 donation instead of a $10.00 donation. CrowdNoise retains sole authority to determine the exact criteria of a Gross Error transaction. If a Gross Error is approved by CrowdNoise, it will still only be considered in accordance with the terms of use of the Payment Processor. While CrowdNoise will provide reasonable efforts to investigate and substantiate a Gross Error, the donor should contact the Payment Processor directly in order to attempt to correct the error.
An ’impossibility of performance’ exception to the no refund policy shall occur if the ability to disburse funds to graduating/qualifying student collegiate graduates occurs after the expiration of not earlier than five (5) years from the payment of the funds. If that occurs, a process for requesting a refund will be posted on the CrowdNoise App.
Payment Processing
Credit Card or Account Usage Policy
Only the authorized credit card holder or account holder may initiate a Donation to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. using the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. Third parties are strictly prohibited from using the User's card information or account to make Donations on behalf of the User. This practice, known as “credit card laundering” or unauthorized account use, violates the agreements with Visa, MasterCard, and other financial institutions. CrowdNoise reserves the right to report any suspected abuse of this policy to the appropriate legal authorities and take necessary action, including but not limited to termination of the User account, to maintain compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and other applicable laws. Users are responsible for ensuring that they are the authorized user of the credit card or account being used to make Donations on the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service.
No Goods or Services in Exchange for Donations
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, Users acknowledge and agree that no goods or services will be provided in exchange for any donations made to CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service. All donations are made freely and voluntarily without any expectation of receiving goods or services in return.
Responsibility for Donor Preference about Use of Funds
All Donations made through the CrowdNoise Website, App, or Service are for the authorized purposes stated by CrowdNoise Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) at the time of the donation. While CrowdNoise may collect information about specific causes or individuals ("Tagged References") associated with a Donation and provide such Tagged References to the Foundation, CrowdNoise makes no representations or warranties, express or implied that the funds will be used in a manner consistent with any such Tagged References. Accordingly, CrowdNoise shall not be responsible for, nor held liable for, the handling, allocation, or use of Donations in relation to such preferences. The User hereby acknowledges that any designation of a preference for the use of Donations made to the Foundation is merely an expression of preference and does not give rise to any contractual obligations on the part of CrowdNoise or the Foundation. CrowdNoise disclaims all liability in respect of the use of Donations by the Foundation.
Donation Information
The privacy of information is of paramount importance to CrowdNoise. We steadfastly commit to protect donors’ information. By donating on the Website, App, or Service, donors hereby grant CrowdNoise permission to access and share their donation records as necessary to efficiently process the donation. Unless a donor expressly indicates a desire to remain anonymous at the time of donation (“Anonymous Donation”), CrowdNoise reserves the right to provide the Foundation with certain reports. These reports may include, but are not limited to, the donor's name, address, and detailed transaction accounting information.
CrowdNoise assures all donors that their personal information will be handled with the utmost care and will be deleted in accordance with applicable law upon receipt of a verified request. Donors wishing to have their information deleted may submit such a request to admin@CrowdNoise.com. Through this clause, CrowdNoise reaffirms its dedication to protecting donor privacy while facilitating transparent and accountable donation processes.
Other than Anonymous Donations, User hereby grants CrowdNoise permission to consider the information related to a Donation as a User Contribution and authorizes such information to be posted on the CrowdNoise Website or App.
Links from the Service
If the Service contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites or apps linked to this Service, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites and apps.
Terms and Conditions of Sale for Commemorative Merchandise
Through the Website and the App, the Company may from time to time sell certain limited edition game balls or other memorabilia that commemorates certain specific games, matches, or other sporting events (“Merchandise”).
Non-Refundable Deposit. If you wish to purchase Merchandise for a particular event, you may be required to make an initial non-refundable deposit through the Website towards the purchase of your Merchandise by a specified date (the “Deposit Date”). The Deposit Date may be before the date of the game or event in question.
Completion of Purchase. Following timely receipt of your deposit, you will have the opportunity to complete the purchase of the Merchandise in question. Merchandise prices may vary due to demand, and the nature of the event and may be subject to conditions set forth by the Company. The Company reserves the exclusive right to alter Merchandise prices without notice for any reason, including but not limited to typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. You may complete your purchase by making the balance of your payment by the date specified for full payment (Full Payment Date”). You may make such payment and complete your purchase by following the instructions on the App. Due to the customized and limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, all sales are final. Once final payment is made, you will not be entitled to cancel your order or return the merchandise.
If you do not make full payment by the Full Payment Date, you will forfeit your ability to purchase the Merchandise. Because of the limited-edition nature of the Merchandise, time is of the essence for making all payments and taking all other required actions to complete your purchase of the Merchandise. For avoidance of doubt, if you have made a deposit, but do not timely make final payment, the deposit shall remain non-refundable, and you will not be entitled to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. However, in such event, the Company will not seek further payment from you, beyond your deposit, for the Merchandise in question.
Indication of Support; Evaluation of Demand. To assist us with evaluating demand, you may be asked to indicate which team or player you support when you make your deposit. You agree that we may send you emails and other communications with information about how to complete the purchase of the Merchandise. We will have sole discretion on the ranking of your ability to purchase the Merchandise. You understand that we have no obligation to contact you regarding finalizing the purchase of Merchandise if there is an insufficient supply of the particular item. For example, you agree we may elect to send communications based upon the team or player for which you have indicated your support.
Design of Merchandise. Due to the commemorative nature of the Merchandise, we will generally not have a final design for Merchandise until after the game or event in question. By making a deposit for Merchandise, you acknowledge that you understand this and agree that the Company will have full and complete artistic license over the ultimate content and design of the Merchandise. For example, Merchandise may highlight a team that you do not support, if that team wins the event in question. For avoidance of doubt, deposits are non-refundable even if a team you have indicated you support does not ultimately win the event. In some cases, we may show sample designs for Merchandise, but you understand and agree that the ultimate designs may vary in whole or in part from the sample designs.
Limitation of Availability; Cancellation of Orders; No Further Obligations. In some cases, the Company may not be able to satisfy all demand for all Merchandise. Even if promoted, marketed, or advertised upon the Website or another third-party medium, all Merchandise orders are subject to availability. In situations where customers have made deposits or final payment, we may cancel your order if: (i) there is insufficient supply of the merchandise, or (ii) due to any events beyond the reasonable control of the Company. In cases of insufficient supply, the Company may prioritize orders for Merchandise by time of receipt or by another method that the Company may determine in its sole discretion. The Company may place limits on the number of units of Merchandise purchased by a particular buyer and may cancel orders for multiple units. In such event, you agree the Company will have no further liabilities or obligations with respect to your order of Merchandise.
Fees and Costs. Posted prices do not include taxes or charges for shipping and handling. All such taxes and charges will be added to your Merchandise total and will be itemized in your shopping cart and in your order confirmation email. We will arrange for shipment of the products to you. Please check the individual product page for specific delivery options. You will pay for all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process. Title and risk of loss pass to you upon our transfer of the products to the carrier. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.
NO WARRANTY. ALL MERCHANDISE OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE. SOME JURISDICTIONS LIMIT OR DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME MERCHANDISE MAY BE COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. YOU AFFIRM THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CLAIMS OR FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S FAILURE TO HONOR ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS TO YOU, IF ANY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS, REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. OUR SOLE AND ENTIRE MAXIMUM LIABILITY, FOR ANY REASON, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YOU HAVE ORDERED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. The limitation of liability set forth above shall: (i) only apply to the extent permitted by law and (ii) not apply to (A) liability resulting from our gross negligence or willful misconduct and (B) death or bodily injury resulting from our acts or omissions (BUT SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF OUR NEGLIGENCE).
Changes to Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Company reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions of Sale from time to time in its sole discretion. Your use of the Website will be subject to the most current version of the Terms and Conditions of Sale posted on the Website at the time of such use. If the Company changes these Terms and Conditions of Sale, a notice will be posted on the Website and the date of the latest change will be noted. If you have not read the Terms and Conditions since the date of the last change, please read the revised Terms and Conditions, as they will govern your purchases using the Website. Your continued use of this site after we post such notice will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
Geographic Restrictions
The owner of the Service is based in the state of Texas in the United States. We provide this Service for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Service or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Service may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Service will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE OR APP LINKED TO IT.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SERVICE, ITS CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE SERVICE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.
THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitation on Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE, ANY WEBSITES OR APPS LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES AND APPS OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SUCH OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Service’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Service.
Reporting Claims of Copyright Infringement
We take claims of copyright infringement seriously. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law. If you believe any materials accessible on or from this site (the “Website”) infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access to them) from the Website by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated below. In accordance with the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”), the written notice (the “DMCA Notice”) must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe to have been infringed or, if the claim involves multiple works on the Website, a representative list of such works.
Identification of the material you believe to be infringing in a sufficiently precise manner to allow us to locate that material.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the written notice is accurate.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
For written notices seeking the removal of cached material where the use of the material on the originating website is allegedly infringing must meet two additional requirements:
The written notice may be sent only after the material has been taken down from the originating website or a court has ordered its takedown from that website.
The written notice must include a statement confirming that the material has been taken down, or that a court has ordered that it be taken down, from the originating website.
Designated Copyright Agent
Our designated copyright agent to receive DMCA Notices is: Wallace L. Hall III CrowdNoise, LLC 5956 Sherry Ln, Ste 1810, Dallas, Texas 75225 214-535-3355 getty@CrowdNoise.com
If you fail to comply with all of the requirements of Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your DMCA Notice may not be effective.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website is infringing your copyright, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Counter-Notification Procedures
If you believe that material you posted on the Service was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us (a “Counter-Notice”) by submitting written notification to our copyright agent designated above. Pursuant to the DMCA, the Counter-Notice must include substantially the following:
Your physical or electronic signature.
An identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access disabled.
Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement under penalty of perjury by you that you have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
A statement that you will consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if you reside outside the United States for any judicial district in which the Service may be found) and that you will accept service from the person (or an agent of that person) who provided the Service with the complaint at issue.
The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten business days of receiving the copy of your Counter-Notice.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Website was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Repeat Infringers
It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.
Intellectual Property Rights
Under this Agreement, all intellectual property rights in the App, including but not limited to copyright, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are owned by or licensed to the Service Provider. The User acknowledges that the App and any necessary software used in connection with the App ("Software") are protected by copyright, intellectual property laws, and international treaty provisions.
The User agrees not to copy, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. The User also agrees not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to the App. Any use of the App not expressly permitted by this Agreement is prohibited and may result in the termination of the User's account and access to the App.
CrowdNoise grants the User a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and license to use the code of the Software on a single computer; provided that the User does not (and does not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, or sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any rights in the Software. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the App or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the App or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Service and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction).
Dispute Resolution
We try to provide clear rules so that we can limit or hopefully avoid disputes between you and us. If a dispute does arise, we endeavor to resolve it internally, please contact CrowdNoise at admin@CrowdNoise.com. We will work diligently to resolve your concerns.
Should we fail to resolve your concerns, we believe that arbitration is a faster, more convenient and less expensive way to resolve any disputes or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. This Section is deemed to be a “written agreement to arbitrate” pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. you and we agree that we intend that this Section satisfies the “writing” requirement of the Federal Arbitration Act.
Therefore, pursuant to these Terms, if you have any dispute or disagreement with CrowdNoise regarding (i) your use of or interaction with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services (ii) any subscriptions or other purchases, transactions or relationships related to your use of the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services, or (iii) any data or information you may provide to CrowdNoise or that we may gather in connection with such use, interaction, subscriptions, purchases, transactions or relationships (collectively, “CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships”), you will not have the right to pursue a claim in court, or have a jury decide the claim and you will not have the right to bring or participate in any class action or similar proceeding in court or in arbitration. By using or interacting with the CrowdNoise Application, Site, or Services or engaging in any other CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships with CrowdNoise, you agree to binding arbitration as provided below.
We will make every reasonable effort to informally resolve any complaints, disputes, or disagreements that you may have with CrowdNoise. If those efforts fail, by using the CrowdNoise Products and Services, you agree that any complaint, dispute, or disagreement you may have against CrowdNoise, and any claim that we may have against you, arising out of, relating to, or connected in any way with these Terms or any CrowdNoise Transactions or Relationships shall be resolved exclusively by final, confidential and binding arbitration (“Arbitration”) before a single arbitrator administered by JAMS or its successor (“JAMS”) and conducted in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules And Procedures in effect at the time the Arbitration is initiated or, if the amount in controversy exceeds $100,000, in accordance with the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules And Procedures then in effect (respectively, the “Applicable Rules”). The Applicable Rules can be found at www.jamsadr.com. If JAMS is no longer in existence, the Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association or its successor (the “AAA”) instead and conducted in accordance with the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at that time (which shall be the “Applicable Rules” in such circumstances). If JAMS (or, if applicable, AAA) at the time the arbitration is filed has Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness for Consumer Arbitrations in effect that would be applicable to the matter in dispute, we agree to provide the benefit of such Minimum Standards to you to the extent they are more favorable than the comparable arbitration provisions set forth in this Section, provided, however, that in no event may such Minimum Standards contravene or restrict the application of subpart (e) or (i) below. Furthermore, this Section shall not prevent any party from seeking provisional/extraordinary injunctive remedies (that is, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction) from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. you further agree that:
a. Single Arbitrator Presumed: The Arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the Applicable Rules, by mutual agreement between you and CrowdNoise (the “Arbitrator”) or by CrowdNoise in its sole discretion due to the unavailability and/or expense of a JAMS affiliated neutral, or the lack of expertise necessary to adjudicate a dispute by a JAMS affiliated neutral.
b. Arbitrator Will Interpret This Agreement: The Arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have the exclusive authority to resolve any dispute arising under or relating to the validity, interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and/or these arbitration provisions, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms is void or voidable.
c. Location of Arbitration: The Arbitration shall be held either: (i) at a location near Dallas, Texas as determined pursuant to the Applicable Rules; or (ii) at such other location as may be mutually agreed upon by you and CrowdNoise; or (iii) at your election, if the only claims in the arbitration are asserted by you and are for less than $10,000 in aggregate, by telephone, virtually, or by written submission.
d. Governing Law: The Arbitrator (i) shall apply internal laws of the State of Texas consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable statutes of limitations, or, to the extent (if any) that federal law prevails, shall apply the law of the U.S., irrespective of any conflict of law principles; (ii) shall entertain any motion to dismiss, motion to strike, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for complete or partial summary judgment, motion for summary adjudication, or any other dispositive motion consistent with Texas or federal rules of procedure, as applicable; (iii) shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; and (iv) shall have authority to award any form of legal or equitable relief.
e. No Class Relief: Arbitration can resolve only your and/or our individual claims, and the Arbitrator shall have no authority to entertain or arbitrate any claims on a class or representative basis, or to consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH WAIVER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW OR DEEMED BY A COURT OF LAW TO BE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY. To the extent either party is permitted by law or court of law to proceed with a class or representative action against the other, the parties agree that: (i) the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees or costs associated with pursuing the class or representative action (notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement); and (ii) the party who initiates or participates as a member of the class will not submit a claim or otherwise participate in any recovery secured through the class or representative action.
f. Written Award: The Arbitrator a statement of decision only unless both parties jointly request that the Arbitrator issue a written award supported by a statement of decision setting forth the Arbitrator’s complete determination of the dispute and the factual findings and legal conclusions relevant to it (an “Award”). Judgment upon the Award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets.
g. Arbitration Costs: In any arbitration arising out of or related to this Agreement, the arbitrator shall award to the prevailing party, if any, the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred (as defined by Texas law) by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration only in matters where it is allowed by Texas law. If the arbitrator determines a party to be the prevailing party under circumstances where the prevailing party won on some but not all of the claims and counterclaims, the arbitrator may award the prevailing party an appropriate percentage of the costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the arbitration.
h. Interpretation and Enforcement of Arbitration Clause: With the exception of subpart (e) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the Applicable Rules, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (e) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither you nor we shall be entitled to arbitrate any dispute between you and CrowdNoise, and you must instead bring any claims subject to subsection (i) below.
i. Confidentiality of Arbitration: you and we agree to maintain the confidential nature of the Arbitration and shall not disclose the fact of the Arbitration, any documents exchanged as part of any mediation, proceedings of the Arbitration, the Arbitrator’s decision and the existence or amount of any Award, except as may be necessary to prepare for or conduct the Arbitration (in which case anyone becoming privy to such confidential information must undertake to preserve its confidentiality), or except as may be necessary in connection with a court application for a provisional remedy, a judicial challenge to an Award or its enforcement, or unless otherwise required by applicable law or court order.
j. European User Disputes: For users in the EU, disputes related to data protection can be addressed to your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) by completing an electronic complaints form through the ODR web portal. The CrowdNoise contact email which you may include as part of your ODR submission is admin@crowdnoise.com. Please note that this email address is only intended for use with the ODR process and not for general questions/information. For all other disputes, binding arbitration under JAMS Comprehensive Rules & Procedures will be conducted in Dallas, Texas, on an individual basis, with no class action permitted. A non-JAMS neutral may be engaged to facilitate scheduling and minimize expense to the parties. Arbitration for EU users is non-binding, and you retain the right to pursue other remedies.
k. Limitation on Time to File Claims: ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE, APP, OR SERVICE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
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If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
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