1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Coaches Binder ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and IQ Recruiting LLC. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Coaches Binder is a web-based software service designed to help coaches at small to medium sized colleges/universities manage recruiting activities, including but not limited to:

• Storing and organizing recruit information
• Tracking communications and interactions with recruits
• Managing team collaboration and shared access
• Providing AI-powered features for data extraction and analysis
• Generating reports and analytics

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a coach, athletic administrator, or authorized representative of an educational institution
• Have the authority to bind your institution to these Terms
• Provide accurate and complete registration information

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring that all information you provide is accurate and current

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

4.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Current pricing is available on our pricing page. We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

4.2 Free Trial

We offer a 30-day free trial period. During the trial, you have full access to the Service. No credit card is required to start a trial. At the end of the trial period, you may choose to subscribe to a paid plan or your access will be limited.

4.3 Billing and Renewal

• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for all subscription fees
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as stated in these Terms

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access until the end of the paid period.

4.5 Refunds

We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods. If you cancel mid-period, you retain access until the end of the paid period. Refunds may be provided at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes related to athletic recruiting activities at your educational institution.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Upload, transmit, or store any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or violates privacy rights
• Upload content containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use the Service to compete with us or to build a competing service
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Share your account credentials with unauthorized users
• Violate FERPA or other educational privacy laws
• Use the Service to store or process information in violation of applicable data protection laws

6. User Content and Data

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content and data you upload to the Service ("User Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use, store, and process your User Content solely to provide and improve the Service.

6.2 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• The accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all User Content
• Obtaining all necessary permissions and consents before uploading recruit information
• Complying with FERPA, state privacy laws, and other applicable regulations
• Ensuring User Content does not infringe on third-party rights

6.3 Data Export and Deletion

You may export your data at any time through the Service. Upon account cancellation, you may request deletion of your data. We will delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Property

The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding User Content), is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your internal recruiting purposes, subject to these Terms.

8. FERPA and Legal Compliance

Educational institutions using our Service are responsible for ensuring compliance with:

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• State and local privacy laws
• NCAA regulations and guidelines
• Other applicable laws and regulations

We provide tools and features to help institutions comply with these requirements, but ultimate responsibility for compliance rests with the institution.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

9.1 Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

9.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by cancelling your subscription and deleting your account.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

• You violate these Terms
• You fail to pay subscription fees
• We are required to do so by law
• We determine termination is necessary to protect our rights or other users

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. We may delete your account and data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be addressed through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except where prohibited by law.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: