TERMS OF USE

Welcome to The Hockey Authority. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, app, content, product listings, vendor links, used gear features, and related services.

By using The Hockey Authority, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or app.

1. About The Hockey Authority

The Hockey Authority is a hockey-focused platform designed to help users discover hockey products, compare vendor listings, read hockey-related content, explore gear, and access useful hockey resources.

We may display products, vendor listings, used gear listings, affiliate links, reviews, guides, articles, and other hockey-related information.

The Hockey Authority is not the manufacturer, seller, shipper, or retailer of third-party products unless clearly stated otherwise.

2. No Guarantee of Product Availability, Pricing, or Accuracy

We work to provide helpful and accurate product information, but product details may change at any time.

We do not guarantee that:

• ▪ Product prices are always current
• ▪ Products are in stock
• ▪ Vendor links are always active
• ▪ Product descriptions are error-free
• ▪ Images, availability, or shipping information are always accurate
• ▪ A third-party vendor will honor a listed price or promotion

Before purchasing, always confirm final pricing, availability, shipping, return policies, and product details directly on the vendor’s website.

3. Third-Party Vendor Links

The Hockey Authority may link to third-party retailers, vendors, brands, marketplaces, or affiliate partners.

When you click a third-party link, you leave The Hockey Authority and are subject to that third party’s terms, policies, pricing, checkout process, and customer service.

We are not responsible for:

• ▪ Third-party website content
• ▪ Product quality
• ▪ Shipping delays
• ▪ Returns or refunds
• ▪ Payment processing
• ▪ Order fulfillment
• ▪ Vendor policies
• ▪ Product warranties
• ▪ Customer service issues with third-party sellers

Any purchase made through a third-party website is between you and that third party.

4. Affiliate Relationships

Some links on The Hockey Authority may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate relationships may influence which products or vendors appear on our platform, but we aim to provide useful, relevant, and hockey-focused recommendations.

For more information, please review our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. User Accounts

Some features may require you to create an account.

You are responsible for:

• ▪ Keeping your login information secure
• ▪ Providing accurate account information
• ▪ All activity that occurs under your account
• ▪ Notifying us if you suspect unauthorized access

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, misuse the platform, submit false information, or create security or legal concerns.

6. User-Submitted Content

The Hockey Authority may allow users to submit content such as used gear listings, photos, descriptions, reviews, comments, or other information.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

• ▪ You own or have permission to use the content
• ▪ The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• ▪ The content does not violate another person’s rights
• ▪ The content is not illegal, misleading, abusive, hateful, harmful, or inappropriate

You grant The Hockey Authority permission to display, edit, format, distribute, and use your submitted content in connection with operating and promoting the platform.

We may remove or reject content at our discretion.

7. Used Gear Listings

If The Hockey Authority allows used gear listings, we may act as a platform for users to post or discover used hockey equipment.

Unless clearly stated otherwise, The Hockey Authority is not a party to transactions between buyers and sellers.

Users are responsible for:

• ▪ Verifying product condition
• ▪ Confirming seller identity
• ▪ Arranging payment and delivery
• ▪ Avoiding scams
• ▪ Following applicable laws
• ▪ Resolving disputes directly with the other party

We do not guarantee the quality, safety, authenticity, legality, or accuracy of used gear listings.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use The Hockey Authority to:

• ▪ Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• ▪ Impersonate another person or business
• ▪ Upload harmful code, spam, or malicious content
• ▪ Scrape, copy, or misuse platform data
• ▪ Harass, threaten, or abuse others
• ▪ Violate intellectual property rights
• ▪ Promote illegal products or activity
• ▪ Attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the platform
• ▪ Use the platform in a way that violates applicable laws

9. Intellectual Property

All content on The Hockey Authority, including logos, branding, design, text, graphics, layouts, features, and original content, is owned by or licensed to The Hockey Authority unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use our content or branding without written permission.

Third-party brand names, logos, product names, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their appearance on The Hockey Authority does not imply endorsement unless clearly stated.

10. Content Is for Informational Purposes

The Hockey Authority provides hockey-related information, product listings, articles, guides, and recommendations for general informational purposes only.

We do not guarantee that any product, training method, gear choice, or recommendation is suitable for every player.

You are responsible for choosing gear and equipment that is appropriate for your size, skill level, league rules, safety requirements, and personal needs.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Hockey Authority is not liable for any damages, losses, injuries, claims, or expenses arising from:

• ▪ Your use of the platform
• ▪ Product purchases from third-party vendors
• ▪ Inaccurate product information
• ▪ Used gear transactions
• ▪ Third-party websites
• ▪ Service interruptions
• ▪ Account access issues
• ▪ User-submitted content
• ▪ Reliance on information displayed on the platform

You use The Hockey Authority at your own risk.

12. No Warranty

The Hockey Authority is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee that the platform will always be available, error-free, secure, uninterrupted, or fully accurate.

13. Changes to the Platform

We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of The Hockey Authority at any time without notice.

This includes features, product listings, vendor listings, articles, categories, account tools, or used gear features.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of The Hockey Authority after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

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