Oakland Skates team reminders Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 4, 2026

Welcome to the Oakland Skates website and official team communications services. By accessing or using our website (oaklandskates.com), registering for team activities, or opting into our SMS text messaging services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or signing up for team updates, reminders, or rosters, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian) and agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy].

2. Team Registration & Accounts

  • Accuracy of Information: When registering as a skater, staff member, or fan subscriber, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete contact and personal details.

  • Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your registered profile.

  • Eligibility: Participation in Oakland Skates team practices, games, and events is subject to team rules, code of conduct, and completion of required liability waivers.

3. SMS Text Messaging Program & Terms

Oakland Skates offers SMS text messaging service to deliver team reminders, schedule changes, game updates, practice alerts, and dues notifications.

  • Program Description: Subscribers receive transactional and informational automated or manual SMS notifications related to Oakland Skates operations.

  • User Opt-In: You opt in to receive SMS reminders by submitting your phone number via our website registration form, team sign-up sheets, or text keyword opt-in prompts.

  • Message Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on team schedule, seasonal roster status, and operational updates.

  • Cost & Fees: Standard message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier's plan. Oakland Skates does not charge a separate fee for text notifications.

  • Opt-Out Instructions: You may opt out of receiving SMS notifications at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from Oakland Skates. You will receive one final message confirming your unsubscription.

  • Support & Assistance: For assistance, reply HELP to any text message or contact support at [email protected].

  • Carrier Liability: Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4. Code of Conduct & Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the website or team communication channels to:

  • Send unlawful, harassing, abusive, defamatory, or objectionable messages.

  • Impersonate any Oakland Skates team member, coach, or official.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to team administrative portals, servers, or user databases.

  • Disrupt or interfere with the operation of our website, event registration, or messaging services.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Oakland Skates website—including logos, team branding, graphics, text, images, and software—is the property of Oakland Skates or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • "As-Is" Service: The website and SMS notification services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

  • Service Interruptions: Oakland Skates is not responsible for text message delivery failures, network delays, or website downtime caused by third-party technical providers or telecom carriers.

  • Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oakland Skates, its directors, officers, players, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, our website or communication services.

7. Modifications to Terms

Oakland Skates reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website or receipt of SMS notifications after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.