Effective Date: 2025-02-12

1. Introduction

Welcome to trials.pedigree.dev ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our stock dog trial management service. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Our Service provides trial hosts and handlers with an online platform to manage stock dog trial events, entries, and results.

3. Eligibility

To use our Service, you must be:

• At least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• In compliance with these Terms and any applicable laws.

4. Account Registration

• Handlers and hosts may create accounts to manage trial entries and events.
• Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts found in violation of these Terms.

5. Use of the Service

• The Service may only be used for lawful purposes related to stock dog trial management.
• Users shall not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• Unauthorized access or modification of another user's data is strictly prohibited.
• Users may only join and use the Service for its intended purpose. Use for reverse engineering, surveillance, or other activities not expressly specified above is strictly prohibited.

6. Fees and Payments

• Trial entry fees and payments are processed between handlers and hosts.
• We may charge service fees as specified during registration or entry submission.
• Payment disputes should be resolved between handlers and hosts.

7. Data Ownership and Privacy

• Trial results and scores are considered public records.
• Personal contact information is shared between handlers and hosts for event coordination.
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal data.

8. Intellectual Property

• We own all intellectual property rights related to the platform, including software, branding, and design.
• Users may not copy, distribute, or modify our intellectual property without prior written consent.

9. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising from these Terms will first be attempted to be resolved amicably.
• If unresolved, disputes may be settled through arbitration or legal proceedings in the appropriate jurisdiction.

10. Limitations of Liability

• The Service may experience planned maintenance, updates, or unforeseen system outages. We are not liable for any delays or issues arising from service unavailability.
• We provide the Service "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• We are not liable for errors, inaccuracies, or loss of data resulting from use of the Service.

11. Modifications to the Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time.
• Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

12. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate access to the Service for violations of these Terms.
• Account termination may result in loss of access to trial entries and event management.

13. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, contact us at support@pedigree.dev.

Effective Date: 2025-02-12

1. Introduction

Welcome to trials.pedigree.dev ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our stock dog trial management service. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to operate and improve our Service, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Trial Data: First and last names are publicly visible on trial results, along with scoring data.
• Host Information: Trial hosts publish contact information regarding their trials.
• Payment Information: Address, contact information, and preferred payment/refund methods are shared between hosts and handlers.
• Dog Information: Dog names and registration data for trial entries.
• Transaction Data: If you purchase services or pay entry fees, we collect payment details and related billing information.
• Technical Data: We collect IP addresses, device information, and usage analytics to improve security and functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service.
• To process trial entries and manage event logistics.
• To facilitate communication between handlers and hosts.
• To send notifications, invoices, and other relevant communications.
• To analyze usage and improve our Service.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share certain data with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate trial management, including:

• Trial Hosts: To facilitate coordination between handlers and hosts for stock Stockdog Trials.
• Payment Processors: To handle secure transactions for entry fees and services.
• Data Hosting and Security Services: To ensure reliable operation of our platform.

5. User Controls and Privacy Settings

• Users may update or request deletion of their personal information by contacting us.
• Trial results and scores remain as part of the public record for historical accuracy.

6. Data Security

• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of stored or transmitted information.
• Passwords are securely hashed using industry-standard cryptographic techniques and are not viewable or recoverable by us. If a password is lost, users must reset it through the provided recovery mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

• Trial results and scores are retained indefinitely as part of the public record.
• Personal account data is retained as long as the user maintains an active account.
• Users may request deletion of personal information, after which their account cannot be recovered.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@pedigree.dev.