Terms and Conditions

Last updated: May 2025

1. Our Services

Sideline is an AI-powered schedule parsing and calendar export tool operated by Sideline Studio Co. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a business based in California. Our website is located at sidelinestudioco.com.

The service allows users to paste sports or event schedule text and receive structured calendar data exportable via ICS file download or Google Calendar sync. We offer a free tier with limited exports and a paid Pro tier with unlimited access. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the service.

The information on this site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Users who access the service from outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content — including but not limited to the Sideline name, logo, website design, text, graphics, user interface, and underlying software — are owned by Sideline Studio Co. and are protected by United States and international intellectual property laws, including trademark and copyright law.

The SIDELINE STUDIO™ mark is a trademark of Sideline Studio Co. You may not use our trademarks, trade names, logos, or other proprietary marks without our prior written consent. See our Trademark Policy for details.

You retain all ownership rights to schedule content you paste into the service. By submitting content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process that content solely for the purpose of delivering the service to you. We do not use your schedule data to train AI models or for any purpose other than generating your requested output.

You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the service for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any portion of the service or its content.

3. User Representations

By using the service, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms and Conditions
• You are at least 18 years of age, or are a minor using the service with parental consent and supervision
• You will not use the service through automated or non-human means (bots, scripts, etc.) except as expressly permitted
• You will not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Your use of the service will not violate any applicable law or regulation
• All information you submit, if any, is truthful, accurate, and current

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse current or future use of the service.

4. User Registration

You may be required to register for an account to access certain features of the service, including the Pro tier and Google Calendar sync. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account.

We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change usernames we determine are inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. You may not use another person's account without permission.

Account registration is currently handled via Google Sign-In (OAuth). By signing in, you authorize us to receive your name and email address from Google for the purpose of creating and managing your Sideline account. We do not receive your Google password.

5. Purchases and Payment

We accept the following forms of payment via our payment processor, Stripe:

• Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
• Any additional payment methods enabled in our Stripe checkout

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions. You further agree to promptly update your payment information so we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed. Sales tax will be added to the purchase price where required by applicable law.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our sole discretion, including orders that appear fraudulent, placed by a dealer or reseller, or in violation of these terms. If we cancel your order after payment has been processed, we will issue a refund to your original payment method.

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. and are subject to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sideline Studio Co. does not store your full credit card number or CVV. Only the last four digits and card type are retained for display purposes.

6. Subscriptions

The Pro tier is offered as an annual recurring subscription. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring annual basis at the then-current subscription price until you cancel.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through the billing portal in your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain Pro access through the date you have already paid for. We do not prorate partial periods except where required by law.

Refunds: We offer a full refund within 7 days of your initial purchase if you are unsatisfied for any reason. After 7 days, subscription fees are non-refundable. To request a refund within the eligible window, contact us at info@sidelinestudioco.com.

Price changes: We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. We will give you at least 30 days' notice of any price increase via email before it takes effect at your next renewal. Continued use of the service after a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new price.

Free tier: The free tier is subject to usage limits that may be changed at our discretion. We may discontinue the free tier at any time with reasonable notice.

7. Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the service for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. The service may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those specifically endorsed or approved by us. As a user, you agree not to:

• Systematically retrieve data or content from the service to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory without our written permission
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the service, including features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any content
• Trick, defraud, or mislead us or other users, especially to learn sensitive account information
• Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct
• Engage in any automated use of the system — such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the service or the networks and services connected to it
• Attempt to impersonate another user or person, or use the username of another user
• Use the service to send unsolicited communications (spam)
• Use any information obtained from the service in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Use the service as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the service or its content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise without our written consent
• Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the service
• Attempt to bypass any measures designed to prevent or restrict access to the service or any portion of it
• Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any content
• Upload or transmit viruses or any other material that interferes with the uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the service
• Upload or transmit any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism
• Use the service in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations

8. User Generated Contributions

The service may allow you to submit schedule text, feedback, or other content ("Contributions"). You represent and warrant that your Contributions:

• Do not contain false, inaccurate, or misleading information
• Are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party
• Do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms
• Do not include offensive, obscene, or harmful content

Any Contributions you transmit to us are treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary for the limited purpose of providing the service. We do not claim ownership of schedule content you submit, and we do not retain it beyond your active session except as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Contribution License

By submitting content to the service, you grant Sideline Studio Co. a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to process, display, and use that content solely for the purpose of delivering the service to you. This license does not permit us to sell, share, or exploit your content for any other purpose.

We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all content you submit and any intellectual property rights therein. We are not liable for any statements, representations, or content provided by users in any public area of the service.

10. Third-Party Websites and Content

The service integrates with and may contain links to third-party websites, services, and APIs, including but not limited to:

• Anthropic — AI processing of schedule text (Privacy Policy)
• Google — Sign-in and Calendar sync (Privacy Policy)
• Stripe — Payment processing (Privacy Policy)
• Vercel — Hosting and infrastructure (Privacy Policy)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party service. Inclusion of a third-party integration does not imply our endorsement. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through Sideline.

We shall have no liability arising from your use of any third-party website or service accessed through or in connection with Sideline.

11. Services Management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

• Monitor the service for violations of these Terms
• Take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms, including reporting to law enforcement
• Refuse, restrict access to, or limit the availability of the service to any user at our sole discretion
• Remove or disable content that is excessive in size or burdensome to our systems
• Otherwise manage the service in a manner designed to protect our rights and facilitate proper functioning

12. Privacy Policy

We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the service, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions.

The service is hosted in the United States. If you access the service from another country, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and agree that your use is subject to United States law.

13. Term and Termination

These Terms and Conditions remain in full force and effect while you use the service. We reserve the right to deny access to the service, without notice and in our sole discretion, to any person for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

If we terminate or suspend your account, you are prohibited from registering a new account under your name, a fake name, or the name of a third party, even if you are acting on behalf of that third party. In addition to terminating your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action.

If we terminate your account without cause, we will refund any unused prepaid Pro subscription fees on a pro-rated basis. No refund will be issued for terminations resulting from violations of these Terms.

14. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove any content or features of the service at any time without notice. We have no obligation to update any information in the service. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

We cannot guarantee the service will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other issues requiring maintenance that results in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. You agree that we have no liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the service during any downtime or discontinuance.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

16. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution. Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to first contact us at info@sidelinestudioco.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will try to resolve most concerns within 30 days.

Binding Arbitration. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and Sideline Studio Co. agree to resolve it through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify. The arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and will take place in California. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Waiver of Class Actions. You and Sideline Studio Co. agree that each may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action, collective action, or representative proceeding.

Exceptions. Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

17. Corrections

There may be information on the service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

18. Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SERVICE AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ERRORS IN PARSED SCHEDULE DATA. THE AI-POWERED SCHEDULE PARSER MAY PRODUCE INACCURATE RESULTS. ALWAYS VERIFY GAME TIMES, DATES, AND LOCATIONS WITH YOUR LEAGUE OR OFFICIAL SOURCE.

19. Limitations of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL SIDELINE STUDIO CO., ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US ANYTHING DURING THAT PERIOD, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

CERTAIN LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

20. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sideline Studio Co. and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the service
• Your breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Any content you submit to the service
• Your violation of the rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights
• Any harmful act toward another user of the service

21. User Data

We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the service for the purpose of managing your account and the performance of the service. You are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the service.

Schedule text you submit is processed in real time and is not stored after your session. Account information (name, email, subscription status) is stored securely and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We perform regular backups of account data; however, we are not liable for any loss or corruption of data and you agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of data.

22. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

Visiting the service, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications from us and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the service, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.

YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICE. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.

23. California Users and Residents

If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at:

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112
Sacramento, California 95834
Telephone: (800) 952-5210

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: The service is provided by Sideline Studio Co. If you have a question or complaint regarding the service, please contact us at info@sidelinestudioco.com.

24. Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the service constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Sideline Studio Co. regarding the service. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms or use of the service.

These Terms will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms and the failure of the parties to sign them.

25. Contact Us

To resolve a complaint regarding the service, receive further information about the use of the service, or for any other inquiry, please contact us:

Sideline Studio Co.
Email: info@sidelinestudioco.com
Website: sidelinestudioco.com