Inter Maryland Soccer Club
Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Inter Maryland Soccer Club (“Inter Maryland,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information through our website and related services.
1. Who this website is for
This website is intended for parents, guardians, school staff, and other adults interested in our youth soccer programs.
We do not intend for children under 13 to submit personal information directly through our website. If we collect information about a child participant, we expect that information to be submitted by a parent or legal guardian in connection with registration, participation, or an inquiry.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
Parent or guardian name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
School name
Player name
Player age, grade, or birth year
Emergency contact information
Medical, allergy, or health information you choose to provide for participation purposes
Payment and billing information
Any messages or requests you send to us
Information collected automatically
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Referring website
Cookie and analytics information
3. How we use information
We may use information to:
respond to inquiries
process registrations
communicate with parents and guardians
administer teams, clinics, camps, recess programs, and after-school programs
manage schedules, rosters, attendance, and safety
process payments
send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications
improve our website and services
comply with legal, insurance, tax, and safety obligations
4. Children’s privacy
We are committed to protecting children’s privacy.
Our website is designed to be used by parents, guardians, and school staff, not by children acting on their own. We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to submit personal information directly through the website.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information directly to us without parental involvement, please contact us at [insert email] so we can review and delete the information if appropriate.
5. How we share information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
service providers that help us operate the website, registration system, payment processing, scheduling, communications, or email
coaches, staff, and administrators who need access to operate our programs
schools or school contacts when necessary to administer school-based programs
insurance providers, legal advisors, or authorities when needed for safety, legal, or compliance purposes
third-party platforms you use to interact with us, such as website hosts, registration tools, payment providers, and communication tools
6. Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve the user experience.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
7. Email and marketing communications
If you provide your email address or other contact information, we may send you registration confirmations, program updates, reminders, school program information, newsletters, and promotional messages about our programs.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly. We may still send service-related messages about schedules, safety, weather, or registrations.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain participant and business records, meet legal, tax, insurance, and safety obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Your privacy rights
Depending on applicable law, including Maryland privacy law, you may have rights to request access to personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of certain information, and opt out of certain processing or communications.
To make a privacy request, contact us at [insert email]. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. Third-party services
Our website may include or rely on third-party tools or links, including website hosting, analytics, registration platforms, email services, or payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy request, contact:
Inter Maryland Soccer Club
Email: [insert email]
Address: [optional mailing address]
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: [Insert Date]
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Inter Maryland Soccer Club website and related services. By using our website, submitting information, or registering for a program, you agree to these Terms.
1. About us
Inter Maryland Soccer Club (“Inter Maryland,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides youth soccer-related information, registration access, and program offerings, including recess programs, after-school programs, clinics, camps, and teams.
2. Website use
This website is intended for use by parents, guardians, school staff, coaches, and other adults interested in our programs.
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the website or the rights of others.
3. No direct child use
This website is not intended for independent use by children under 13. A parent or guardian must complete inquiries, registrations, and submissions involving a child participant.
4. Program information
We try to keep all program descriptions, schedules, pricing, and availability accurate. However, all programs are subject to change, including:
dates
times
locations
staffing
pricing
availability
cancellation or rescheduling due to weather, facility issues, safety concerns, or enrollment levels
Information on the website does not guarantee that a specific program, schedule, or spot will remain available.
5. Registration and payments
If you register for a program:
you agree to provide accurate and complete information
you agree to pay all applicable fees
you acknowledge that additional program-specific rules, waivers, refund policies, and participation requirements may apply
Payments may be processed through third-party providers. We are not responsible for errors caused by third-party payment processors, though we will work in good faith to help resolve issues.
6. Refunds and cancellations
Refunds, credits, transfers, and cancellations are governed by the policy stated for each specific program, camp, clinic, or event.
If no separate written refund policy applies, Inter Maryland Soccer Club reserves the right to review refund requests on a case-by-case basis.
7. Health, safety, and participation
Participation in sports involves inherent risks, including risk of injury.
Parents and guardians are responsible for:
ensuring the participant is medically able to participate
providing accurate emergency and health information
informing us of any relevant medical, behavioral, allergy, or supervision concerns
Participation may require separate waivers, releases, or health forms.
We reserve the right to remove or suspend any participant or adult whose behavior is unsafe, abusive, disruptive, or inconsistent with program expectations.
8. Communications
By submitting your information or registering for a program, you agree that we may contact you regarding registrations, schedules, weather updates, safety notices, administrative matters, and program announcements.
Where allowed by law, we may also send promotional messages. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails when applicable.
9. Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, branding, images, and designs, is owned by or licensed to Inter Maryland Soccer Club unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use website content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
10. User submissions
If you submit information, feedback, forms, or materials to us, you confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge, you have authority to provide it, and it does not violate any law or third-party rights.
11. Third-party services and links
Our website may integrate with or link to third-party services, including registration systems, payment processors, analytics tools, maps, social media platforms, and communication tools.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party services.
12. Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the website will always be error-free, uninterrupted, or available at all times.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of any kind except where such disclaimers are not allowed by law.
13. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Inter Maryland Soccer Club will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of the website or related services.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Inter Maryland Soccer Club and its owners, employees, contractors, coaches, and representatives from claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms, information you submit, or your conduct in connection with our services.
15. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
16. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
17. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, contact:
Inter Maryland Soccer Club
Email: [insert email]
Address: [optional mailing address]