Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tennessee Golf Courses ("we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Description of Service

Tennessee Golf Courses is a platform that provides:

Information about golf courses in Tennessee
User-generated reviews and ratings
Golf course discovery and comparison tools
Community features for golf enthusiasts
News and updates about Tennessee golf

Our service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time.

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
One person may not maintain multiple accounts

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We are not liable for any loss or damage from unauthorized account access

User Content and Reviews

Content Guidelines

When submitting reviews, comments, or other content, you agree to:

Provide honest, accurate, and helpful information
Base reviews on your actual experience at the golf course
Respect others and maintain a civil tone
Avoid inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
Not submit fake or misleading reviews
Not include personal information of others without consent

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
Spam, advertising, or promotional content
False or misleading information
Copyrighted material without permission
Personal attacks on individuals or businesses
Content that violates any applicable laws

Content Ownership and Rights

You retain ownership of content you submit
You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content
We may edit or remove content that violates these terms
You represent that you have the right to submit the content

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

Monitor and review user-generated content
Remove content that violates our guidelines
Suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations
Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities

We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so to maintain platform quality and safety.

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

Browse and search golf course information
Submit genuine reviews based on your experiences
Share the platform with other golf enthusiasts
Use the platform for personal, non-commercial purposes

Prohibited Uses

Attempting to hack, compromise, or damage the platform
Using automated tools to scrape or download content
Impersonating others or creating fake accounts
Interfering with other users' access to the platform
Using the platform for commercial purposes without permission

Intellectual Property

The Tennessee Golf Courses platform, including its design, logos, text, graphics, and functionality, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
Our trademarks and logos may not be used without written consent
User-generated content remains the property of its creators
Golf course information may be subject to third-party rights

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service.

By using our platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive for 24/7 availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
Planned maintenance may temporarily limit access
We are not responsible for technical issues beyond our control

Information Accuracy

Golf course information is provided for convenience and may not be current
User reviews represent individual opinions and experiences
We recommend verifying information directly with golf courses
We are not responsible for decisions based on platform information

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tennessee Golf Courses shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

Account Termination

Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings
Account deletion will remove your personal information but may retain anonymized reviews
Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

Violate these Terms of Service or our community guidelines
Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
Abuse the platform or other users
Fail to respond to communications regarding policy violations

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the platform shall be resolved in the courts of Tennessee.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

Posting updated terms on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending email notifications for significant changes (if subscribed)

Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.