Terms of Service

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1. General Provisions

1.1. These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern the relationship between the Individual Entrepreneur (the "IE", "Administration", "we"), registered under the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic, and users of the AlgaBall platform located at algaball.com (the "Platform").

1.2. The Platform provides a service for organizing and finding amateur football games in the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

1.3. By using the Platform, the User unconditionally agrees to these Terms. If the User disagrees with any provision, they must not use the Platform.

1.4. The Administration reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time by publishing the updated version on the Platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

2. Definitions

• Platform — the AlgaBall web application (algaball.com), including its mobile version.
• User — a natural person registered on the Platform.
• Player — a User with the "Player" role who participates in football games.
• Manager — a User with the "Manager" role who manages games on behalf of the Platform.
• Venue Manager — a User who manages one or more football venues on the Platform.
• Game — a scheduled football event posted on the Platform.
• Venue — a football field or stadium where Games are held.
• Booking — a time reservation at a Venue through the Platform.
• Skill Rating — an assessment of a Player's football level (from Newbie to Pro).
• Manner Rating — an anonymous assessment of a Player's sportsmanship.

3. Registration and Account

3.1. Registration is required to use the Platform's core features. Registration is available to persons aged 16 and older.

3.2. During registration, the User provides accurate information: name, email address, and (optionally) phone number. The User is responsible for keeping this information up to date.

3.3. The User is responsible for the security of their account credentials. All actions performed through the User's account are deemed to be performed by the User personally.

3.4. The Administration may suspend or delete a User's account for violation of these Terms, unsportsmanlike behavior, or other grounds specified herein.

4. Description of Service

4.1. The Platform is a marketplace connecting Players with football Games and Venues. The Platform is not an organizer of sporting events and bears no responsibility for the conduct of Games.

4.2. Core features include:

• Searching for and joining amateur football games;
• Booking football venues;
• Player skill and manner rating system;
• Game management for Managers;
• Venue management for Venue Managers.

4.3. The Platform acts as an intermediary and does not guarantee that every scheduled Game will take place.

5. Rules of Use

5.1. The User agrees to:

• Use the Platform in good faith and in accordance with its intended purpose;
• Respect the rights of other Users;
• Follow fair play and sportsmanship rules;
• Not post false, offensive, or illegal content;
• Not use the Platform for spam or advertising;
• Not attempt unauthorized access to Platform systems;
• Show up for Games they have joined or leave the roster in advance.

5.2. The Administration enforces a disciplinary system for violations including no-shows and unsportsmanlike behavior. Sanctions include discipline points and temporary account suspension.

6. Payments and Refunds

6.1. Payments for Games and Venue Bookings are processed through the Finik payment system (QuickPay System LLC), acting as a payment intermediary. The Platform does not store or process Users' bank card data.

6.2. The currency of all transactions is the Kyrgyz Som (KGS). Game prices are set at game creation and displayed on the Game page.

6.3. The Platform charges a commission on each transaction, as indicated on the Game or Booking page.

6.4. Full refund (minus a 2% payment system fee) is provided when:

• The Game is cancelled by the Administration or Manager;
• The Player leaves the roster more than 2 hours before the Game starts;
• A technical error on the Platform prevented participation.

6.5. No refund is provided when:

• The Player leaves less than 2 hours before the Game starts;
• The Game has already started or finished;
• The Player fails to show up (no-show);
• The account is suspended for rule violations.

7. Rating System

7.1. The Platform operates a player evaluation system:

• Skill Rating — assessment of football ability on a scale from Newbie 1 to Pro 3. Affects eligibility for Games of certain levels.
• Manner Rating — anonymous sportsmanship assessment. Rated by jersey number only, without revealing names or avatars of raters.

7.2. Skill ratings are assigned by Managers after Games. Manner ratings are given by fellow Players.

7.3. Low manner ratings may result in disciplinary action, up to account suspension.

8. Liability

8.1. The Platform is provided on an "as is" basis. The Administration does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.

8.2. The Administration is not liable for:

• Injuries sustained by Users during Games;
• The quality of football venues;
• Actions or inactions of other Users;
• Losses arising from Game cancellation by a Manager;
• Temporary unavailability of the Platform.

8.3. Users participate in Games at their own risk and are personally responsible for their health and fitness for physical activity.

8.4. The IE's aggregate liability to any User is limited to the amount actually paid by the User in the preceding 3 (three) months.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. All Platform elements, including design, logos, texts, code, and databases, are the intellectual property of the IE and are protected by the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

9.2. The User grants the Platform a non-exclusive license to use content posted by the User (reviews, avatars) for the purpose of operating the Platform.

10. Personal Data

10.1. Personal data processing is governed by the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Personal Data" No. 58 dated April 14, 2008, and the Platform's Privacy Policy.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1. All disputes are resolved through negotiations. The mandatory pre-trial complaint period is 15 business days.

11.2. If a dispute cannot be resolved out of court, it shall be referred to the courts of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

11.3. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

12. Contact Information

IE Baltabaev Zhamin

Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Email: [email protected]

Platform: algaball.com