Terms of Service
Effective date: May 8, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Game Mode (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. Game Mode is operated by Adalou LLC, doing business as Game Mode (“Game Mode,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
2. Description of Service
Game Mode is a multi-tenant software-as-a-service platform that provides youth sports organizations with tools to manage tryouts, players, teams, payments, communications, and related operations. The Service is delivered as a hosted web application and may include companion mobile applications.
3. Account Registration
To use most features of the Service, you must register for an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly at support@gamemodeapp.com of any unauthorized access or suspected breach of your account.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Send spam, unsolicited bulk messages, or any communication that violates anti-spam laws.
- Harass, threaten, defame, or otherwise harm other users or third parties.
- Upload illegal content, content that infringes intellectual property rights, or content harmful to minors.
- Scrape, reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its underlying systems or APIs.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service, its servers, or other users’ ability to use the Service.
- Use the Service to violate any applicable law or regulation.
5. User Content
You retain ownership of any content you upload to the Service (“User Content”), including player information, photos, documents, and video clips. By uploading User Content, you grant Game Mode a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, transmit, display, reproduce, and process that content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to upload your User Content and to grant the license above. You are responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of your User Content.
6. SMS Messaging Terms
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from organizations you’ve registered with through Game Mode regarding tryouts, team activities, schedule changes, and related communications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for assistance. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
See our Privacy Policy for additional details on how we handle phone numbers and SMS opt-in status.
7. Payments
Payments processed through the Service are handled by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you authorize us (and Stripe) to charge your selected payment method for the amount displayed at checkout, including any applicable taxes and fees.
All fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or as expressly stated by your sports organization at the time of payment. Failed or disputed payments may result in suspension of access to the Service or to specific organization features until the matter is resolved.
8. Intellectual Property
The Service, including all software, design, text, graphics, and trademarks (other than User Content), is owned by Adalou LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. “Game Mode” and related logos and branding are trademarks of Adalou LLC. No right or license is granted to you except as expressly set forth in these Terms.
You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the license granted in Section 5.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ADALOU LLC AND GAME MODE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Adalou LLC and Game Mode and their officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in activity that, in our reasonable judgment, threatens the integrity, security, or proper operation of the Service.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including Sections 5 (User Content license), 8 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), and 13 (Governing Law) — will survive any termination of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice prior to taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact
Questions or notices regarding these Terms can be sent to support@gamemodeapp.com.
Adalou LLC d/b/a Game Mode
Mailing address available on request.