Terms of Service

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of BadmintonLab's video analysis platform ("Service") operated by BadmintonLab ("us", "we", or "our"). By using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Effective Date: This agreement becomes effective when you create an account, upload content, or otherwise use our Service.

Updates: We may update these Terms from time to time. For EU users, we will provide appropriate notice before material changes take effect.

2. Video Upload and Content Ownership Requirements

When uploading videos to our platform, you must comply with the following strict requirements:

• Ownership Confirmation: You must own the video content or have explicit written permission from the copyright owner to upload it.
• Personal Content Only: You may only upload videos that you personally recorded or for which you have obtained proper licensing rights.
• No Third-Party Content: You may not upload professional tournament footage, broadcasts, or any content created by others without explicit permission.
• Rights and Licenses: By uploading content, you grant BadmintonLab a limited, non-exclusive license to process, store, and analyze your uploaded videos solely for the purpose of providing our analytics services.
• Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content that we believe violates these ownership requirements without prior notice.
• Content Liability: You are solely responsible for ensuring that all uploaded content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

3. User Content and Submissions

You understand that by uploading videos, match data, or other content to our platform ("User Submissions"), you are granting us certain rights:

• Limited License: You grant BadmintonLab a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and analyze your User Submissions solely to provide our video analysis services.
• No Ownership Transfer: You retain ownership of your original content. We do not claim ownership of your videos or match data.
• Analysis Rights: We may create derivative analytical data (statistics, insights, reports) from your content, which we may use to improve our services.
• Privacy Controls: Your content remains private to you and your team members unless you explicitly choose to share it.
• Content Standards: All User Submissions must comply with our community standards and legal requirements.

4. Prohibited Content and Activities

You agree not to upload, share, or use our Service for:

• Infringing Content: Content that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrighted tournament footage, broadcasts, or professional match recordings
• Unauthorized Recordings: Videos obtained without proper consent from all participants visible in the recording
• Non-Personal Content: Any content that you did not personally create or for which you do not have explicit rights
• Commercial Content: Professional sports broadcasts, tournament footage, or any commercially licensed content without proper authorization
• Illegal Content: Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Harmful Content: Videos that contain inappropriate, offensive, threatening, or harmful material
• Privacy Violations: Content that violates the privacy rights of individuals who did not consent to being recorded

5. Content Monitoring and Enforcement

To protect intellectual property rights and ensure compliance:

• Automated Detection: We may use automated systems to detect potentially infringing or unauthorized content
• Manual Review: Our team reserves the right to review any uploaded content for compliance with these Terms
• Immediate Removal: We may remove content immediately upon discovery of violations, without prior notice
• Account Suspension: Repeated violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension
• Reporting System: Users can report potentially infringing content for our review

4. Copyright Infringement and Legal Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with applicable copyright laws including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), EU Copyright Directive, and national copyright laws. If you believe your copyrighted material has been uploaded without authorization:

• Submit a takedown notice to our designated agent including all legally required information
• For EU users: We comply with Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive regarding content sharing platforms
• We will promptly investigate and remove infringing content when appropriate under applicable law
• Counter-notification procedures are available as required by law

5. Account Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• Maintain the security of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

6. Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Remove content that violates these Terms without prior notice
• Terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies
• Update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements

7. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

BadmintonLab makes no representations concerning any content uploaded by users, and BadmintonLab will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of content uploaded to or accessed through the Service.

We do not guarantee that our video analysis, statistics, or performance insights are accurate or complete. These are provided for informational purposes only.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING EU CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS:

• Content Liability: BadmintonLab is not liable for any damages arising from unauthorized use of uploaded content or copyright infringement by users
• User Responsibility: Users bear full responsibility for ensuring their content complies with applicable laws and does not infringe third-party rights
• Service Limitations: We disclaim all warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our analytics and video processing, except where prohibited by law
• Aggregate Liability Cap: Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the greater of $200 or the amount you paid for our services in the preceding 12 months
• EU Consumer Rights: For EU consumers: Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights or limits our liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation
• No Consequential Damages: We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind, except where prohibited by mandatory law

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BadmintonLab from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your upload of unauthorized or infringing content
• Your use of the Service in violation of applicable laws
• Any third-party claims related to content you upload

9. Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR Compliance)

Your use of our Service is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users. Key points include:

• Legal Basis: We process personal data based on contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where required
• Your Rights: EU users have rights including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection under GDPR
• Data Transfers: Any transfers outside the EU are protected by appropriate safeguards as required by law
• Retention: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes
• Contact: For data protection inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at mail@badmintonlab.ai

10. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of content that violates these Terms or infringes on intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately at:

• Email: mail@badmintonlab.ai
• Subject: "Terms Violation Report" or "Copyright Infringement"
• Include specific details about the violation and location of the content

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Denmark and applicable EU law. For EU consumers:

• You retain the benefit of mandatory provisions of consumer protection laws in your country of residence
• Any disputes may be resolved through the courts of your habitual residence or through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• EU Online Dispute Resolution platform is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
• For non-EU users: Disputes shall be resolved in Danish courts or through binding arbitration

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: mail@badmintonlab.ai

13. EU-Specific Rights and Compliance

For users in the European Union, additional protections apply:

• Withdrawal Rights: EU consumers have the right to withdraw from digital services within 14 days, subject to exceptions for customized content
• Unfair Terms: Any terms deemed unfair under EU consumer law shall be void without affecting the validity of remaining terms
• Language: These Terms are available in English. In case of disputes, the English version shall prevail unless local law requires otherwise
• Accessibility: We strive to make our Service accessible according to applicable EU accessibility standards

Last updated: September 6, 2025

These Terms of Service comply with applicable EU law including GDPR, Consumer Rights Directive, and Digital Services Act. Users will be notified of significant changes with appropriate notice periods. Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.