Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Welcome to Golf Lesson Finder. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at golflessonfinder.netlify.app (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Golf Lesson Finder, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

Golf Lesson Finder is a free search tool that helps users find golf instructors in their area. We provide:

• ZIP code-based search functionality
• Golf instructor information sourced from Google Places API
• Links to instructor websites and contact information
• User reviews from Google

The Service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

3. Use of Service

Permitted Use

You may use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes to find golf instructors in your area.

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any content from the Service without permission
• Use the Service to spam, harass, or harm others
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Third-Party Content and Services

Google Places API

Instructor information, including names, addresses, ratings, reviews, and photos, is sourced from Google Places API. This content is subject to Google's Terms of Service. We do not create, verify, or endorse this content.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (including instructor websites and Google Maps profiles). We are not responsible for:

• The content of these third-party sites
• The privacy practices of these sites
• Any transactions or interactions you have with these sites
• The accuracy of information on these sites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• That the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information
• The quality, safety, or legality of instructors listed

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GOLF LESSON FINDER AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages resulting from your use of the Service
• Any interactions or disputes with instructors found through the Service
• The quality, safety, or outcome of any golf lessons
• Any errors or omissions in the information provided

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Golf Lesson Finder, its operators, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any interactions with golf instructors found through the Service

8. User Responsibilities

When contacting or engaging golf instructors found through our Service, YOU are responsible for:

• Verifying instructor credentials, qualifications, and certifications
• Checking reviews and references independently
• Ensuring instructors have proper insurance and licensing
• Negotiating terms, pricing, and lesson details
• Ensuring your own safety during lessons
• Complying with any facility rules or requirements
• Making informed decisions about which instructor to choose

9. No Professional Relationship

Golf Lesson Finder is a directory and search tool only. We do not:

• Employ or contract with any instructors
• Facilitate, arrange, or schedule lessons
• Process payments or bookings
• Provide customer service for instructor-related issues
• Act as an agent, broker, or intermediary

Any agreements or transactions are directly between you and the instructor.

10. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, layout, text, graphics, and code, is owned by Golf Lesson Finder and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute any content from the Service
• Use our name, logo, or branding without permission
• Create derivative works based on the Service

Instructor information, reviews, and photos are owned by their respective creators and licensors (including Google and individual instructors).

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or availability
• Impose limits on certain features
• Restrict access to parts or all of the Service

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

15. Geographic Restrictions

The Service is intended for use in the United States. We make no claims that the Service is appropriate or available for use outside the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

16. Disputes and Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Golf Lesson Finder regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

21. Contact Information

22. Acknowledgment

BY USING GOLF LESSON FINDER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AN