Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using beyondthepitch.ca.
Website: beyondthepitch.ca
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
Last Updated: April 24, 2026
Governing Law: British Columbia, Canada
Terms of Service
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using beyondthepitch.ca (the "Website") or any services provided by Beyond the Pitch ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or services.
1. About the Website
beyondthepitch.ca is a British Columbia-based soccer news and community platform providing information, resources, and community tools for soccer parents, coaches, clubs, and players across BC. Our services include:
- Free soccer news and newsletter content
- A directory of BC soccer fields
- A soccer camp listing service for clubs and academies
- A community lost-and-found service for soccer equipment and clothing
- Advertising opportunities for soccer-related businesses
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using beyondthepitch.ca, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age, that you have read and understood these Terms, and that you agree to be bound by them. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
3. Use of the Website
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use our Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You may browse content, subscribe to our newsletter, submit listings as a club or academy, and use community tools such as the lost-and-found service in accordance with these Terms.
3.2 Prohibited Use
You must not use beyondthepitch.ca to:
- Post false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content
- Impersonate any person, club, organisation, or entity
- Submit spam, unsolicited messages, or automated requests
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Website without our written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or user data
- Upload viruses, malware, or any harmful code
- Violate any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation
- Use the Website for commercial advertising without our prior written consent
- Reproduce or republish our content without attribution or permission
4. User-Submitted Content
4.1 Lost-and-Found Listings
Our lost-and-found service allows community members to post listings for lost or found soccer equipment and clothing. By submitting a listing, you confirm that:
- The information you provide is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
- You have the right to post the listing and any images included
- You will not post offensive, inappropriate, or misleading content
- You will update or remove your listing once the item has been found or returned
4.2 Camp and Club Listings
Clubs and academies may submit soccer camp listings to our directory free of charge. By submitting a listing, you confirm that:
- You are an authorised representative of the club or academy
- All camp information (dates, location, fees, age groups) is accurate and up to date
- You will notify us of any material changes to the listing
- You grant Beyond the Pitch a non-exclusive licence to display the listing on our Website
4.3 Content Standards
All user-submitted content must comply with our content standards. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse any content that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inaccurate, inappropriate, harmful, spam, or in violation of these Terms. We are not obligated to review every submission before it is posted.
4.4 Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the content you submit. By submitting content, you grant Beyond the Pitch a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, display, and distribute that content on our Website and in our newsletter. You retain ownership of your content.
5. Newsletter
By subscribing to the Beyond the Pitch newsletter, you consent to receiving email communications from us. Our newsletter is free and published approximately twice per month. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email. We comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
6. Advertising
Advertisers wishing to place advertisements in our newsletter or on our Website must submit an enquiry and agree to our advertising terms. We reserve the right to decline any advertising that we consider inappropriate, misleading, or inconsistent with our community values. Sponsored content will always be clearly identified as such.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Content
All original content on beyondthepitch.ca — including editorial articles, newsletter content, graphics, logos, and the website design — is owned by or licensed to Beyond the Pitch and is protected by Canadian copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with attribution.
7.2 Third-Party Content
Our Website may include news feeds, images, or content from third parties such as BC Soccer, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and the Canadian Premier League. All third-party content remains the property of the respective rights holders. We make no claim of ownership over third-party content.
7.3 Beyond the Pitch Name and Logo
The "Beyond the Pitch" name, logo, and brand assets may not be used without our prior written consent.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
Our Website contains links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information on our Website. Soccer camp listings, field information, and lost-and-found listings are submitted by third parties and we do not verify their accuracy.
9.2 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice.
9.3 No Professional Advice
Content on beyondthepitch.ca is provided for informational and community purposes only. Nothing on our Website constitutes legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Always seek qualified professional advice for decisions that may affect your or your child's wellbeing.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Beyond the Pitch, its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its services
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content posted on the Website
- Any user-submitted content, including lost-and-found or camp listings
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
- Any other matter relating to the Website or services
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Beyond the Pitch and its operators, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of content that infringes the rights of any third party.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at beyondthepitch.ca/privacy-policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify newsletter subscribers by email. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website or any of our services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that is harmful to our community, other users, or the Website.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Beyond the Pitch regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
These Terms of Use were last updated on April 24, 2026 and are effective immediately.