Terms of service

The rules of the platform.

Written in plain language. The short version: be honest about who you are and what you're raising for, don't break the law, and we'll all get along.

Sport Fund is operated by BackerBase LLC.
Last updated: 1 September 2024

Welcome to Sport Fund. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of terms

By using Sport Fund, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or have the legal capacity to enter a contract in your jurisdiction, to use our services. By using Sport Fund, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Account registration

To access certain features, you'll create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information, and to keep it updated. You're responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Use of services

You agree to use Sport Fund only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use our services to:

  • Engage in illegal or fraudulent activity.
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
  • Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content.
  • Interfere with the operation of our website or services.

5. Fundraising and contributions

Fundraising: Sport Fund lets athletes create fund pages for sport expenses — equipment, competition travel, coaching, entry fees and related activities. You agree to provide truthful information about your fundraising and to use the funds for the stated purpose.

Contributions: Contributions through Sport Fund are voluntary and generally non-refundable. We don't guarantee any specific amount will be raised.

6. Fees and payments

Sport Fund is free for athletes. A small transparent fee is added to each contribution to cover payment processing (Stripe) and the platform. Athletes receive 100% of the contribution amount; fees are paid by the supporter at checkout.

7. Content and intellectual property

Your content: You keep ownership of content you submit. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute and display it in connection with our services.

Our content: All Sport Fund content — text, graphics, logos, software — is our property or our licensors', protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, copy or distribute it without our written permission.

8. Third-party services

Sport Fund may link to third-party services like Stripe. We don't control or endorse those services and aren't responsible for their content or practices. Use them at your own risk.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to our services at any time, for any reason, without notice. These Terms continue to apply to any prior use of our services.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sport Fund and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services.

11. Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service, or the accuracy or completeness of content on our website.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the operator's jurisdiction, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

13. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll post the new Terms here and update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

14. Contact us

Questions or concerns about these Terms? Email us at info@thesportfund.com.