Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Welcome to GolfWizard ("GolfWizard," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GolfWizard website, applications, software, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, accessing the Service, or using GolfWizard in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use GolfWizard.

1. Acceptance of Terms

GolfWizard provides software designed to help golf organizers manage golf groups, leagues, tournaments, golf trips, scoring, handicaps, leaderboards, and related activities.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GolfWizard regarding your use of the Service.

Your continued use of GolfWizard confirms your acceptance of these Terms, including any future modifications that may be posted on this page.

If you are using GolfWizard on behalf of an organization, club, business, or golf association, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, to create a GolfWizard account.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

GolfWizard reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that do not satisfy these eligibility requirements.

3. Your GolfWizard Account

Creating an account allows you to organize golf groups, participate in competitions, and access GolfWizard features appropriate to your subscription level.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.

You agree to:

GolfWizard is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account caused by your failure to protect your login credentials.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or threaten the security or integrity of the Service.

4. Subscription Plans

GolfWizard offers multiple subscription plans designed for different types of golf organizers.

Features available to you depend on the subscription level associated with your account.

Subscription details, pricing, and available features are published on our Pricing page and may change from time to time.

Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled before the renewal date.

You may upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

Changes to subscription plans generally become effective at the beginning of the next billing period unless otherwise stated.

GolfWizard reserves the right to modify subscription offerings, pricing, or included features with reasonable notice.

5. Payments and Billing

Paid subscriptions are billed using the payment method you provide during registration.

By purchasing a subscription, you authorize GolfWizard and its payment processor to charge all applicable fees, taxes, and recurring subscription charges associated with your selected plan.

Payments are processed by trusted third-party payment providers.

GolfWizard does not store complete payment card information.

You are responsible for ensuring that your payment information remains current.

If payment cannot be processed, GolfWizard may:

Unless otherwise required by law, subscription fees are non-refundable.

6. Free Trials

GolfWizard may offer free trial periods for certain subscription plans.

The duration and availability of free trials may vary.

Unless canceled before the trial expires, your subscription may automatically convert to a paid plan using the payment method associated with your account.

You may cancel your trial at any time before the renewal date without being charged.

GolfWizard reserves the right to modify, limit, or discontinue free trial offers at any time.

We may also limit eligibility for free trials to prevent abuse.

7. Organizer Responsibilities

GolfWizard provides software tools that simplify the administration of golf games.

However, GolfWizard does not operate or supervise golf competitions.

The organizer remains solely responsible for administering each golf group and competition.

This includes, but is not limited to:

GolfWizard assists with tournament administration but does not act as a referee, tournament committee, rules official, or governing authority.

If disputes arise between players or organizers, those disputes remain the responsibility of the organizer and the participants involved.

GolfWizard is not responsible for resolving disagreements regarding scores, handicaps, payouts, player eligibility, or tournament rules.

Organizer Communications

GolfWizard may provide organizers with tools for sending invitations, reminders, score updates, announcements, or other communications to participants.

Organizers are solely responsible for:

GolfWizard is not responsible for communications initiated by organizers.

8. GHIN® Integration

GolfWizard integrates with GHIN to simplify handicap management for golf organizers.

When authorized by the user, GolfWizard may retrieve handicap information from GHIN or other approved handicap providers to support tournament administration and scoring.

When authorized by the player, GolfWizard may also help submit eligible scores to GHIN or other approved handicap providers. Players remain responsible for ensuring that any score submitted for handicap purposes is accurate, complete, and eligible under applicable USGA®, World Handicap System™, club, or Allied Golf Association rules.

Official Handicap Index® records are maintained by GHIN and the player's authorized golf club or Allied Golf Association (AGA).

GolfWizard does not maintain official handicap records.

GolfWizard does not guarantee:

If GHIN or another third-party handicap provider experiences outages, maintenance, or service interruptions, certain GolfWizard features may be temporarily unavailable.

GolfWizard is not responsible for inaccuracies originating from third-party handicap systems.

Organizers remain responsible for determining:

GHIN Trademark Notice

GHIN, Handicap Index, USGA, and World Handicap System™ are trademarks of the United States Golf Association.

GolfWizard integrates with GHIN through authorized services where applicable.

Nothing in GolfWizard or these Terms should be interpreted as implying sponsorship, endorsement, certification, or approval by the United States Golf Association unless expressly stated in writing.

Official Handicap Index records and World Handicap System™ rules are maintained by the United States Golf Association and its authorized Allied Golf Associations.

9. Tournament Results

GolfWizard provides software that assists organizers in recording scores, calculating results, generating leaderboards, and determining payouts based on the competition settings selected by the organizer.

Tournament results generated by GolfWizard are dependent upon the information entered by organizers and participants.

Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of:

GolfWizard performs calculations based on the rules and settings selected for each event but does not independently verify the accuracy of information entered by users.

The organizer is solely responsible for reviewing and approving final tournament results before prizes or payouts are distributed.

GolfWizard is not responsible for disputes arising from:

If a dispute occurs, the organizer's decision shall govern the competition.

10. User Content

GolfWizard allows users to create, upload, store, and share content while using the Service.

User Content may include:

You retain ownership of the content you submit to GolfWizard.

However, by submitting User Content, you grant GolfWizard a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, process, reproduce, display, and transmit that content solely for the purpose of operating, improving, and supporting the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

You may not upload content that:

GolfWizard reserves the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms.

11. Intellectual Property

GolfWizard, including all software, source code, graphics, logos, designs, user interfaces, trademarks, databases, documentation, written content, and related materials, is owned by GolfWizard or its licensors and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not:

from any portion of the Service.

Nothing contained within GolfWizard transfers ownership of any intellectual property to users.

All rights not expressly granted remain reserved by GolfWizard.

12. The Golf Organizer's Playbook

The Golf Organizer's Playbook is an educational resource created and maintained by GolfWizard.

Unless otherwise noted, all articles, guides, graphics, checklists, illustrations, downloads, and educational materials published as part of The Golf Organizer's Playbook are copyrighted works owned exclusively by GolfWizard.

These materials are provided for personal, informational, and non-commercial use.

Without prior written permission, users may not:

Reasonable quotations for commentary, reviews, or educational discussion are permitted where allowed by applicable copyright law, provided proper attribution is given.

GolfWizard actively protects its intellectual property rights.

13. Acceptable Use

You agree to use GolfWizard responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws.

You agree not to:

GolfWizard reserves the right to investigate suspected violations and to suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice when necessary to protect the Service or other users.

14. Third-Party Services

GolfWizard may integrate with third-party products and services that enhance the functionality of the platform.

These services may include:

Use of third-party services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those providers.

GolfWizard does not own or control third-party services and is not responsible for:

If a third-party provider modifies or discontinues its services, certain GolfWizard features may become unavailable without liability to GolfWizard.

15. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

Our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using GolfWizard, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described therein.

If there is any conflict between these Terms and our Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal information, the Privacy Policy shall control.

16. Service Availability

GolfWizard is designed to provide reliable service; however, no online platform can guarantee uninterrupted availability.

From time to time, GolfWizard may experience interruptions due to:

GolfWizard reserves the right to temporarily suspend or restrict access to the Service for maintenance, upgrades, security, or operational reasons.

While we strive to minimize downtime, GolfWizard does not guarantee that the Service will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We are continually improving the Service and may add, modify, replace, or discontinue features at any time.

Such changes do not entitle users to refunds or compensation except where required by applicable law.

17. Disclaimer of Warranties

GolfWizard is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GolfWizard disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to:

GolfWizard does not warrant that:

While we continually improve GolfWizard, no software platform can guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

Users assume all responsibility for verifying tournament information before relying upon it.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GolfWizard, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or special damages arising from or relating to your use of the Service.

This limitation includes, but is not limited to:

GolfWizard is an administrative tool.

The organizer remains responsible for reviewing all competition settings, scores, handicaps, and payout calculations before finalizing tournament results.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GolfWizard's total liability for any claim shall not exceed the greater of:

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In those jurisdictions, these limitations shall apply only to the extent permitted by law.

19. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GolfWizard, its officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising out of or relating to:

This obligation survives termination of your account.

20. Suspension and Termination

You may stop using GolfWizard at any time.

You may cancel your account through your account settings or by contacting GolfWizard Support.

GolfWizard reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

Where practical, we will attempt to provide notice before terminating an account.

However, GolfWizard may immediately suspend or terminate accounts when necessary to protect the security, integrity, or availability of the Service.

Termination does not relieve users of any outstanding payment obligations incurred prior to termination.

Sections concerning intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and dispute resolution shall survive termination.

21. Governing Law

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

Subject to the Dispute Resolution section below, any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within North Carolina.

You consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

22. Dispute Resolution

We hope to resolve any concerns quickly and informally.

If you have a dispute with GolfWizard, you agree to first contact us and make a good-faith effort to resolve the matter before initiating legal proceedings.

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be resolved according to the laws governing these Terms.

Optional Arbitration Provision

GolfWizard may elect to require certain disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration rather than litigation, where permitted by applicable law.

If you intend to include mandatory arbitration or a class-action waiver, consult legal counsel to ensure the language complies with federal and state law.

23. Changes to These Terms

GolfWizard may update these Terms from time to time to reflect:

When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date appearing at the top of these Terms.

Your continued use of GolfWizard after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service.

24. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Golf Wizard, Inc.

Email: support@golfwizard.ai

Website: https://www.golfwizard.ai

25. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies or legal notices published by GolfWizard, constitute the entire agreement between you and GolfWizard regarding your use of the Service.

They supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, communications, and representations relating to the Service.

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

Any failure by GolfWizard to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other rights available under these Terms.

26. Trademarks

GolfWizard®, The Golf Organizer's Playbook™, associated logos, product names, and service names are trademarks or trademarks pending of Golf Wizard, Inc.

GHIN, Handicap Index, USGA, World Handicap System™, and related marks are trademarks of the United States Golf Association and are used for identification purposes or under license where applicable.

Nothing contained within the Service grants users any ownership interest in GolfWizard's trademarks or the trademarks of any third party.

Final Statement

Thank you for using GolfWizard.

We built GolfWizard to make life easier for the people who make great golf groups possible. These Terms are intended to establish clear expectations so organizers and players can use the Service with confidence.

We handle the numbers. You take the credit.