Stampede Lacrosse (“Stampede,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit leadership development organization that uses lacrosse as a structured environment for building discipline, accountability, and service. Our programs connect youth, student‑athletes, and community partners across a continuous pathway of participation, mentorship, and community impact.

 

These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, online donation tools, registration systems, and any other online services we provide. By using the Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

 

If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

 

1. Who May Use the Services

 

You must be at least 18 years old to make donations or complete online registrations on your own behalf.

 

Parents or legal guardians must complete registrations and agreements for participants under 18.

 

By using the Services, you represent that you have the authority to act for yourself or for a minor participant.

 

2. Purpose of the Services

 

Our Services support:

 

Registration and coordination for leadership and lacrosse programs.

 

Communication with participants, parents/guardians, mentors, volunteers, and partners.

 

Fundraising and donor engagement to sustain long‑term impact.

 

The systems and structures that keep our leadership pipeline continuous and accountable.

 

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in ways that support this mission.

 

3. Your Responsibilities

 

You agree to:

 

Provide accurate, current, and complete information.

 

Keep your account credentials secure and notify us if you suspect unauthorized use.

 

Not attempt to disrupt, interfere with, or gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems.

 

Comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.

 

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.

 

4. Program Participation and Assumption of Risk

 

Lacrosse and related physical activities involve inherent risks. By registering yourself or a minor participant for any Stampede program, you acknowledge that:

 

Participation is voluntary and may involve physical contact, drills, conditioning, travel, and variable weather conditions.

 

Injuries, including serious injury or illness, may occur despite reasonable safety measures.

 

You (or your child/ward) agree to follow safety instructions, program rules, and codes of conduct.

 

You may be required to sign a separate Participation and Liability Waiver as a condition of participation. That document may contain additional terms related to risk, medical authorization, and conduct.

 

5. Leadership, Mentorship, and Conduct

 

Stampede is designed as a structured leadership pipeline. Participation may include:

 

Leadership roles (e.g., captains, peer mentors, ambassadors).

 

Service and mentoring engagements with youth or peers.

 

Expectations around attendance, punctuality, communication, and professionalism.

 

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to remove or restrict any participant, volunteer, or coach from a program if their conduct:

 

Violates our Safe Sport, abuse prevention, or conduct policies.

 

Interferes with the safety, wellbeing, or growth of others.

 

Undermines the integrity or continuity of our programs.

 

6. Donations, Registrations, and Payments

 

When you make a donation or pay for a program through our Services, you:

 

Authorize us and our payment processors to charge your selected payment method.

 

Agree to provide current and accurate billing information.

 

Understand that donations are generally non‑refundable, as described in our Refund and Donation Policies.

 

Our Refund Policy and Donation Policy are incorporated into these Terms and explain how we handle refunds, credits, and donation acknowledgments.

 

7. Intellectual Property

 

All content on our Services—including text, logos, images, graphics, videos, and design—is owned by or licensed to Stampede and is protected by law.

 

You may not:

 

Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content for commercial purposes without our written permission.

 

You may:

 

Share links to our site or content for personal, educational, or noncommercial purposes aligned with our mission, as long as you do not misrepresent our work or imply endorsement without consent.

 

8. Photo, Video, and Media

 

We may capture photos, videos, or audio during programs and events to:

 

Document participation and progress.

 

Celebrate leadership, team culture, and community impact.

 

Communicate with supporters and partners.

 

Parents/guardians and adult participants will be asked for media consent as part of registration, with options to:

 

Allow or decline use of images on our website, social media, or promotional materials.

 

Request that certain images not be used.

 

We will make reasonable efforts to honor consent choices and opt‑out requests, though incidental inclusion in group photos may still occur.

 

To change your media preferences or request removal of a specific image or video, contact media@stampedelacrosse.org.

 

9. User‑Generated Content

 

If you submit or share content through our Services (e.g., testimonials, feedback, stories):

 

You grant Stampede a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, adapt, and display that content in connection with our mission and communications, subject to our Privacy Policy.

 

You confirm you have the right to share that content and that it does not infringe anyone’s rights or contain unlawful material.

 

We may remove content that we believe violates these Terms or our values.

 

10. Safety, Safe Sport, and Background Checks

 

We take the safety and wellbeing of participants seriously. Our practices include:

 

Background checks for coaches, mentors, and staff who work directly with youth, consistent with applicable laws and partner requirements.

 

Policies addressing abuse prevention, harassment, bullying, and hazing.

 

Expectations for appropriate boundaries and supervision in interactions between adults and minors.

 

Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities.

 

We may share information with law enforcement or youth protection agencies when required by law or when necessary to protect participants.

 

11. Website Accessibility

 

We are committed to improving the accessibility of our Services so that participants, families, and partners can engage regardless of ability. See our Privacy Policy for details.

 

12. Third‑Party Services and Links

 

Our Services may link to or integrate with third‑party tools (e.g., payment processors, registration systems, video platforms, social media). Those providers are responsible for their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or security.

 

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

 

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent allowed by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

 

We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or secure.

 

14. Limitation of Liability

 

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

 

Stampede and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services or participation in programs.

 

Our total liability to you for any claim related to the Services will not exceed the greater of:

 

The amount you paid for the specific program or service at issue in the 12 months before the claim, or

 

$100.

 

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, we will apply the limitations to the fullest extent permitted.

 

15. Indemnification

 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stampede and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from and against claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

 

Your violation of these Terms.

 

Your misuse of the Services.

 

Your violation of any rights of a third party.

 

This does not apply to claims arising solely from Stampede’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violations of law, to the extent such limitations are not allowed.

 

16. Governing Law and Venue

 

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules.

 

Subject to the arbitration agreement below, any dispute that proceeds in court will be brought in the state or federal courts located in the District of Columbia.

 

17. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

 

We prefer to resolve issues through clear communication and problem‑solving.

 

Informal resolution

 

Before filing arbitration or legal action, you agree to email legal@stampedelacrosse.org with a description of your concern and allow 30 days for us to attempt resolution.

 

Arbitration

 

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services (except for requests for injunctive relief or intellectual property disputes) will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis.

 

Arbitration will be conducted by a recognized arbitration provider under its rules and may occur in Washington, DC or via video conference.

 

Each party will bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees, except Stampede will reimburse your arbitration filing fee up to $250 unless the arbitrator finds your claims are frivolous.

 

No class actions

 

You agree not to bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any class, collective, or representative action.

 

Exceptions

 

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court for intellectual property issues or unauthorized access or misuse of the Services.

 

18. Force Majeure

 

Stampede is not liable for delays or failures to perform obligations when caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, public health emergencies, government orders, facility closures, severe weather, or similar events.

 

If a program is significantly disrupted by such an event, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule, provide alternative programming, or offer credits or refunds consistent with our Refund Policy.

 

19. Changes to These Terms

 

We may update these Terms as our work and context evolve. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Significant changes may be communicated through our website or email.

 

Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

 

20. Contact Us

 

Stampede Lacrosse

Attn: Legal/Terms

Email: info@stampedelacrosse.org
[Last updated: January 25, 2026]