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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 15, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using TourneyRank ("the Platform"), operated by Somerled Corp ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Nature of the Platform

TourneyRank is a skill-based contest platform where participants use their knowledge, research, and analytical judgment to rank sports teams in tournaments. Contest outcomes are predominantly determined by the skill and expertise of participants, not by chance.

TourneyRank is not a gambling, betting, or wagering service. Participants do not bet on the outcome of any individual game. Instead, participants demonstrate their knowledge by producing a comprehensive ranking of all teams in a tournament, and are scored based on the accuracy and insight of those rankings over the full course of the tournament.

The scoring system rewards depth of knowledge across all teams and rounds, requiring participants to evaluate team strength, matchup dynamics, coaching quality, player performance trends, and tournament context — all factors reflecting skill and expertise.

3. Eligibility

To use TourneyRank, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age (or 19 in jurisdictions where that is the age of majority).
  • Be a legal resident of the United States or its territories.
  • Not be located in a state or jurisdiction where participation in paid skill-based contests is prohibited or restricted by law.
  • Not be an employee, contractor, officer, director, or immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling) or household member of Somerled Corp or its affiliates.
  • Provide accurate and truthful information during registration.

Contests are void where prohibited or restricted by law. It is your sole responsibility to determine whether participating in paid skill-based contests is legal in your jurisdiction. We make no representation that participation is lawful in all jurisdictions, and we reserve the right to restrict access from any state, territory, or country at any time.

We reserve the right to verify eligibility at any time and to disqualify participants who do not meet these requirements. Entry fees for disqualified participants will not be refunded.

4. Account Registration

You must create an account to participate in paid contests. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • All activity that occurs under your account.
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access.

You may only maintain one account. Multiple accounts operated by the same individual will be subject to disqualification and forfeiture of entries and prizes.

5. Contest Entries

Each contest has a specified entry fee (currently $20 USD per entry). By submitting payment, you agree that:

  • Your rankings are final and cannot be modified after payment.
  • You may submit up to the maximum number of entries per contest (currently 3 per user per tournament).
  • Each entry must reflect your own independent analysis. Collusion, syndicate play, or automated/algorithmic entries are prohibited.
  • Rankings must be submitted before the posted entry deadline.

6. Payment & Refund Policy

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Entry fees are non-refundable once payment is completed, except in the following circumstances:

  • Tournament cancellation: If a tournament is cancelled before any games are played, all entry fees will be refunded in full.
  • Partial tournament cancellation: If a tournament is cancelled after some games have been played, we will determine refund amounts or adjusted prize pools at our reasonable discretion.
  • Technical error: If a verified technical error on our part prevented proper scoring or entry submission, we will issue a refund or credit at our discretion.

Refund requests must be submitted to b@somr.co within 30 days of the relevant event.

7. Prizes & Payouts

Prize pools and payout structures are detailed in the Official Contest Rules. Key terms:

  • 97% of total entry fees form the prize pool. 3% is retained as a platform fee.
  • Prizes are awarded based on final leaderboard standings after all tournament games are completed.
  • In the event of a tie, prize money for tied positions is split equally.
  • Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes on prize winnings. We will issue IRS Form 1099 for prizes totaling $600 or more in a calendar year, and winners may be required to provide tax identification information (SSN or TIN) before prize disbursement.
  • Prizes will be disbursed within 14 business days of tournament completion and winner verification.
  • Winners will be notified via email at their registered email address. Winners must respond and provide any required verification information within 30 days of notification. Failure to respond or provide required information within this period may result in forfeiture of the prize.

Publicity Consent

By participating in any contest, you grant Somerled Corp the right to use your display name, entry name, scores, rankings, and general geographic location (city/state) for promotional, advertising, and marketing purposes in connection with the Platform, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Your email address will never be displayed publicly or shared for marketing purposes.

8. Scoring & Results

Scores are calculated automatically based on official game results sourced from third-party data providers (ESPN). We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but:

  • Scores are updated periodically during active tournaments (approximately every 10 minutes).
  • Final standings are determined after all tournament games are completed and verified.
  • In the event of a scoring discrepancy, our determination of final scores is binding.
  • If a game result is officially overturned by the governing sports body, we may adjust scores accordingly at our discretion.
  • Leaderboards displayed during a tournament are for informational purposes only. Final results must be validated before prizes are awarded.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use automated tools, bots, scripts, or algorithms to generate rankings.
  • Collude with other participants or engage in syndicate play.
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent entry limits.
  • Attempt to manipulate scores, exploit bugs, or interfere with the Platform.
  • Share your account credentials with others or allow others to submit entries on your behalf.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Platform.
  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or for any form of gambling not authorized by these Terms.

Violations may result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of entries and prizes, account termination, and potential legal action. Forfeiture of prizes does not limit our right to pursue any other remedies available at law or in equity.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, design, software, and materials on the Platform are owned by or licensed to Somerled Corp. Team names, logos, and tournament names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. TourneyRank is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NCAA, ESPN, or any college or university.

11. Assumption of Risk & Release of Claims

By participating in any contest on the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Participation in skill-based contests involves the risk of financial loss (entry fees paid).
  • Contest outcomes depend on a combination of your skill, the performance of sports teams, and the skill of other participants.
  • There is no guarantee of winning any prize, regardless of the skill or effort applied to your entry.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS SOMERLED CORP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "RELEASED PARTIES") FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST, YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, OR THE RECEIPT, USE, OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR ANY STATUTORY OR REGULATORY CAUSE OF ACTION.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your contest entries or any content you submit through the Platform; or (e) any dispute between you and a third party relating to your participation in a contest.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR: (A) LOST, LATE, INCOMPLETE, ILLEGIBLE, MISDIRECTED, OR UNDELIVERABLE ENTRIES, RESPONSES, OR OTHER CORRESPONDENCE; (B) TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS, FAILURES, OR DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MALFUNCTIONS OF ANY COMPUTER, SERVER, NETWORK, HARDWARE, OR SOFTWARE; (C) THE UNAVAILABILITY OR INACCESSIBILITY OF ANY WEBSITE, SERVICE, OR DATA; (D) UNAUTHORIZED HUMAN OR NON-HUMAN INTERVENTION IN ANY PART OF THE ENTRY PROCESS OR THE PLATFORM; (E) ELECTRONIC OR HUMAN ERROR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANY CONTEST OR THE PROCESSING OF ENTRIES; OR (F) ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER OR DEVICE RESULTING FROM ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOMERLED CORP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ENTRY FEES YOU HAVE PAID IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics or epidemics, war, terrorism, riots, government actions or orders, national or regional emergencies, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, strikes or labor disputes, or the cancellation, postponement, or modification of the underlying sports tournament by its governing body. In such events, we may, at our sole discretion, cancel, suspend, or modify any active contest, and determine appropriate remedies including refunds, adjusted prize pools, or early finalization of standings.

16. Right to Modify or Cancel Contests

Due to any unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to those described in Section 15, the absence of game statistics or data, errors in contest administration, or insufficient participation, we reserve the right in our sole discretion to make material changes to any contest, including modifying rules, adjusting scoring, canceling the contest, or concluding the contest early and awarding prizes based on standings at the time of cancellation. In the event of cancellation before any games are scored, all entry fees will be refunded in full.

17. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved as follows:

  1. Informal Resolution: Contact us at b@somr.co first. We will attempt to resolve disputes informally within 30 days.
  2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in the state of the operator's principal place of business, or remotely by mutual agreement.
  3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

18. Governing Law

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

19. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including limitation of liability, indemnification, assumption of risk, dispute resolution, and intellectual property) shall survive.

20. Privacy

We collect and process personal information necessary to operate the Platform, including your name, email address, and payment information. We do not sell your personal information. Payment processing is handled by Stripe and is subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy. For full details, see our Privacy Policy. For questions about your data, contact b@somr.co.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

22. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Somerled Corp.

23. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Official Contest Rules, Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Somerled Corp regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

25. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: b@somr.co