Important Legal Notice: These Terms of Service contain binding arbitration clauses, liability limitations, and sports data disclaimers. Please read carefully before using our services. Texas law governs this agreement.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the Blaze Sports Intel platform ("Service"), operated by Blaze Sports Intel ("Company," "we," "our," "us"), you ("User," "you," "your") agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree, do not use the Service.
1.1 Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years old
- If under 18, parental consent required under Texas law
- Not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
- Legal capacity to enter binding agreements
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Blaze Sports Intel provides sports data aggregation, analytics, and intelligence services covering Baseball → Football → Basketball → Track & Field, with focus on Texas and Deep South region athletics.
2.1 What We Provide
- Real-time scores and statistics for MLB, NFL, NBA, NCAA Division I
- Texas High School Sports: Football, baseball, basketball coverage
- Historical sports data and trend analysis
- Power rankings and analytics using validated methodologies
- API integration services with rate limiting and authentication
- Custom data visualizations and interactive dashboards
- Perfect Game baseball data and youth sports analytics
3. SPORTS DATA AND CONTENT
3.1 Data Accuracy Disclaimer
Critical Notice: Sports data provided "as-is" without warranty. Not responsible for third-party data errors. Live scores may have delays up to 15 minutes.
3.2 Data Sources
Sports data provided through licensed agreements with:
- MLB Advanced Media: Official league statistics
- NCAA: College sports data under license
- Perfect Game: Youth baseball tournaments and recruitment
- MaxPreps: Texas high school sports data
- Sports Reference LLC: Historical statistics
- Conference Databases: SEC, Big 12, other conference data
3.3 Intellectual Property
- All content © 2025 Blaze Sports Intel unless noted
- Blaze Sports Intel™ and Blaze Intelligence™ are registered trademarks
- Team names, logos property of respective owners
- User-generated content remains yours with license to us
- No unauthorized commercial use of our analytics or methodologies
4. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROHIBITED USES
4.1 Account Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, current information
- Maintain security of credentials
- Notify us of unauthorized access
- Responsible for all account activity
- Comply with Texas and federal law
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to use the Service for:
- Illegal Activities: Any unlawful purpose under Texas or federal law
- Data Scraping: Automated data extraction without authorization
- Commercial Redistribution: Selling or redistributing our data
- Gambling Operations: Operating betting services (prohibited in Texas)
- System Interference: Unauthorized access or service disruption
- Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer algorithms
- Rate Limit Circumvention: Bypassing API usage limits
- False Information: Providing misleading data or credentials
5. API USAGE TERMS
5.1 Rate Limits
- Free Tier: 1,000 requests per hour
- Premium Tier: 10,000 requests per hour
- Enterprise: Custom limits with SLA
- Automatic throttling for exceeded limits
- Exponential backoff required
5.2 Acceptable Use
- Personal or internal business use
- Attribution required: "Data from Blaze Sports Intel"
- No high-frequency trading applications
- Comply with data provider restrictions
- Respect rate limits and retry policies
6. PAYMENT TERMS (When Applicable)
6.1 Subscription Services
- Monthly/annual billing cycles
- Automatic renewal unless cancelled 30 days prior
- Pro-rata refunds at our discretion
- Price changes with 30-day notice
- Texas sales tax applies where required
6.2 Refund Policy
- 14-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions
- No refunds for API overages or usage-based charges
- Disputed charges subject to investigation
- Refunds processed within 5-7 business days
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
7.1 Specific Disclaimers
- No Uptime Guarantees: Service availability not guaranteed
- Data Accuracy: Sports statistics may contain errors
- Third-Party Services: Dependent on external data providers
- Force Majeure: Not liable for events beyond our control
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
8.1 MAXIMUM LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
8.2 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
We shall not be liable for:
- Indirect Damages: Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
- Sports-Related Decisions: Any decisions based on our analytics
- Data Inaccuracies: Errors in sports statistics or predictions
- Service Interruptions: Downtime, outages, or data loss
- Third-Party Actions: Actions of data providers or hosting services
- Financial Losses: Any losses related to sports betting or fantasy sports
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blaze Sports Intel, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to the platform
- Your violation of Texas or federal law
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
⚖️ Binding Arbitration Required
You agree to arbitrate all disputes instead of court trials. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Austin, Texas, not in court, except for claims in small claims court.
10.1 Arbitration Rules
- Rules: American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Rules
- Location: Austin, Texas (in-person or virtual)
- Individual Claims Only: No class actions or collective proceedings
- Cost Allocation: Each party bears own costs unless Texas law requires otherwise
- Appeals: Limited appeal rights under Texas Arbitration Act
10.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Texas law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings must be brought in Travis County, Texas courts.
10.3 Opt-Out Right
You may opt-out of arbitration by mailing written notice within 30 days to: [email protected]
11. TERMINATION
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Non-payment of fees (for paid services)
- Harmful behavior toward other users or staff
- Violation of Texas or federal law
11.3 Effect of Termination
- Access to Service immediately suspended
- Data deletion after reasonable retention period
- Outstanding payment obligations remain
- Surviving provisions continue to apply
12. DMCA COMPLIANCE
12.1 Copyright Policy
We respect intellectual property. To report infringement:
- Email: [email protected]
- Include: Identification of copyrighted work, location of infringing material, contact information, good faith statement
- Response Time: Expeditious removal per DMCA requirements
12.2 Counter-Notification
If content wrongly removed, provide counter-notice with identification of removed material, statement of good faith belief, and consent to Texas jurisdiction.
13. ACCESSIBILITY
We strive for WCAG AA compliance under Texas accessibility laws. Report issues to: [email protected]
14. MODIFICATIONS
14.1 Changes to Terms
- 30-day notice for material changes
- Continued use constitutes acceptance
- Right to terminate if you disagree
- Changes posted with effective date
14.2 Service Modifications
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features with reasonable notice, except in emergency situations.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, remainder continues in effect.
15.2 Entire Agreement
These Terms, Privacy Policy, and other legal notices constitute entire agreement.
15.3 Assignment
We may assign these Terms; you may not without consent.
15.4 Force Majeure
No liability for circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or network failures.
15.5 Texas Law Compliance
These Terms comply with Texas Business & Commerce Code, Texas Consumer Protection Act, and applicable federal regulations.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
Legal Department
Blaze Sports Intel
Legal Department
Austin, Texas 78701
United States
Email: [email protected]
Subject: "Terms Inquiry - [Topic]"
General Support
Email: [email protected]
Website: blazesportsintel.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
Arbitration Opt-Out
Deadline: 30 days from first use
Method: Written notice to [email protected]
Required Info: Name, address, username
Final Notice: By using Blaze Sports Intel, you acknowledge reading, understanding, and agreeing to these Terms of Service. These Terms are governed by Texas law and include binding arbitration provisions. Contact us with questions before using the Service.