Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, registering for the tournament, becoming a sponsor, attending the event, or participating in any tournament-related activities, you agree to be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website or participate in the event.

Event Information

The Bristol Sportsplex Rotary Classic Pickleball Tournament is organized in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bristol and the Rotary International Action Group Against Slavery. Tournament details, schedules, divisions, sponsorship opportunities, and event information are subject to change without notice.

Tournament management reserves the right to:

Modify schedules, brackets, divisions, formats, match times, or locations
Combine or split brackets as necessary
Adjust tournament operations due to weather, safety concerns, facility limitations, or unforeseen circumstances
Refuse participation to individuals displaying unsportsmanlike, disruptive, abusive, or unsafe behavior

Registration Policy

Tournament registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. By registering, participants acknowledge and agree that:

No refunds will be issued for cancellations, scheduling conflicts, injuries, illnesses, travel issues, weather conditions, or inability to participate
Registration fees are considered charitable contributions supporting anti-human trafficking awareness, prevention, education, and survivor assistance initiatives
Participants are responsible for ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements for their selected division(s)

Tournament organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify divisions if participation minimums are not met.

Sponsorship Policy

All sponsorship purchases and contributions are final. No refunds, exchanges, credits, or cancellations will be issued for sponsorship packages under any circumstances.

Sponsors acknowledge that:

Placement locations, promotional opportunities, and exposure levels may vary based on venue logistics and tournament operations
Tournament branding, promotional materials, and sponsor recognition may evolve throughout the marketing campaign
Sponsorship contributions directly support event operations and anti-human trafficking initiatives in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

Participation in athletic activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

Physical injury
Illness
Accidents
Property damage
Weather-related conditions

By participating in the tournament or attending the event, all participants, spectators, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors voluntarily assume all risks associated with attendance and participation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, tournament organizers, sponsors, venue operators, volunteers, affiliates, and partners shall not be held liable for:

Personal injury
Illness
Loss or theft of personal property
Accidents
Delays
Event interruptions
Damages arising from participation or attendance

Participants are encouraged to consult a physician before engaging in athletic competition.

Photography & Media Release

By attending or participating in the tournament, you grant the event organizers permission to photograph, record, livestream, and otherwise capture your likeness, image, voice, and participation for promotional, marketing, or prior approval.

All event media and content become the property of the tournament organizers and affiliated organizations.

Website Usage

Users agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully. You may not:

Attempt to interfere with website functionality or security
Use automated systems to scrape or collect website data
Upload malicious code or harmful content
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Use website content for unauthorized commercial purposes

Tournament organizers reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users violating these terms.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party platforms, registration systems, sponsors, vendors, hotels, or external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or policies of third-party services.

Users interact with external websites at their own discretion and risk.

Marketing Communications

By registering, sponsoring, volunteering, donating, or submitting information through this website, you consent to receive tournament-related communications, including:

Event updates
Registration information
Schedule changes
Sponsor announcements
Marketing emails
Future event promotions

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time.

Intellectual Property

All tournament branding, logos, graphics, website content, event materials, promotional assets, and media are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of event materials is prohibited without written permission.

Weather & Force Majeure

Tournament organizers are not responsible for delays, interruptions, modifications, or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

Severe weather
Natural disasters
Facility issues
Government restrictions
Public health concerns
Utility failures
Emergencies
Acts of God

No refunds or compensation will be provided due to force majeure events.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the States of Tennessee and Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, sponsorship opportunities, or tournament participation, please contact the tournament organizers through the official website contact section.

Email: stophtnow2026@gmail.com

Phone: (423) 419-5694