First Tee — South Central Wisconsin Terms of Use August 2026
This Terms of Use Agreement (this “Agreement”) states the terms and conditions under which you may access, view, or use firstteescw.org (the “Site”). Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Site. Use of the Site constitutes acceptance of this Agreement. The Site is owned and operated by Champions4Kids, Inc. dba First Tee - South Central Wisconsin, a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation (“Organization,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” as applicable). This Agreement applies to all visitors, users, and other parties that access the Site or use the services or features available through it (“You”).
Acceptance of Agreement
By browsing or otherwise accessing the Site or Services, including by viewing, downloading, or uploading Content, you accept and are legally bound by this Agreement. If you do not accept this Agreement, you may not use the Site or Services. We may update this Agreement from time to time. The current version will be posted on the Site, and your continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. Material changes affecting personal-information practices will be addressed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Please see our Privacy Policy [https://firstteescw.org/privacy-statement/], which contains a description of the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Site. As a condition to the use of this Site, users of this Site expressly agree to the terms set forth in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference hereto, as if fully set forth in this Agreement.
Children Under 13 and Parent/Guardian Use
The Site is not directed to children under age 13 for independent use. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from a child under 13 except with the required parent or guardian consent as described in our Privacy Policy. Parents and guardians may use the Site to provide information about children under 13 for program registration, participation, safety, administration, and other authorized purposes. Children age 13 or older should use the Site and provide personal information only with the supervision or permission of a parent or guardian, as appropriate.
Modification to Terms of Use and Site
We reserve the right to update this Agreement from time to time. The current version will be posted on the Site, and your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. Material changes affecting the processing of personal information will be addressed in accordance with the Privacy Policy. We may modify, suspend, or terminate the Site, Services, or Content (defined below), in whole or in part, when operational, safety, compliance, security, or other legitimate organizational considerations warrant. We may monitor use of the Site and Services for compliance with this Agreement and may remove or refuse User Submitted Content or other Content in accordance with applicable law. You remain responsible for your use of the Site. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of this Agreement or when reasonably necessary to protect users, the Organization, or the Site.
Description of Service and Content.
The Site provides promotion, support, solicitation and functionality for the Organization (“Services”). In providing the Services, the Site may include information, descriptions, directories, discussion threads, news, announcements, social media links or feeds, online shopping or other e-commerce, donation services and other features, functionality, or content (“Content”), all of which is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, patents, and other proprietary rights. As used herein, the term “Content” also includes, without limitation, all text, graphics, descriptions, images, videos, and other content in or available through the Site, and all such material provided or made available to You through the Site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this Agreement will apply to any new features of or enhancements to the current Services or Content.
The Services and Content are provided “AS-IS” and “AS-AVAILABLE” for your use, and we are not responsible for the timeliness, deletion, inaccuracy, interruption, or mis-delivery of any part of the Service or Content. Certain Content, tools, or functionality may be provided by third-party vendors or individual content providers. We cannot independently verify all third-party Content or Services and make no representation that such Content or Services are accurate or reliable. Your use of third-party Content or Services may also be subject to the applicable provider's terms of use and privacy policy.
Additionally, the Site is intended for your personal, noncommercial use only. You shall not use Site, Services or any Content for any commercial or business-related purpose, unless expressly licensed by Organization.
Ownership, Assignment, License, and Use of User Submitted Content.
Certain features of the Site may allow or require you to upload or submit text, graphics, data, records, notes, histories, images, videos, or other information, some of which may contain personal information (collectively, “User Submitted Content”). You retain any ownership rights you have in your User Submitted Content. You grant the Organization a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, transmit, and otherwise use User Submitted Content only as reasonably necessary to operate the Site, provide requested Services, administer approved Chapter activities, and carry out other legitimate organizational purposes, in each case consistent with the Privacy Policy, applicable law, and applicable participant consent or media-release requirements. The license continues only for as long as reasonably necessary for those purposes, including retention required by the Organization's records-retention schedule, First Tee requirements, applicable law, contractual obligations, or a litigation hold. Nothing in this Agreement grants broader rights to use a participant's name, image, likeness, or identifying information than are provided by an applicable media release, consent, or other authorization. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to submit User Submitted Content. We may remove User Submitted Content when reasonably necessary to protect participants, comply with law or policy, or operate the Site.
Disclosure of Content or User Submitted Content
We reserve the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement or duly authorized regulatory authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose Content or your User Submitted Content, the identity of anyone posting Content or User Submitted Content, or publishing or otherwise making available any materials that are believed to violate this Agreement or other law. BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT YOU WAIVE, RELEASE, AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION WE TAKE DURING OR AS A RESULT OF OUR INVESTIGATIONS AND/OR FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER US OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR DULY AUTHORIZED REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.
Charitable Solicitation Disclosure
This Site may be used to solicit and collect charitable contributions from Users, for which the Organization is registered as required in Wisconsin. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS [https://dfi.wi.gov]. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
User Accounts
To obtain access to certain portions or features of the Site or Service, we may require an account (“Account”). Accounts for independent users are intended for persons age 13 or older. A parent or guardian may create or use an Account to submit information about a child under 13 for authorized Chapter purposes. The nature of Account registration may determine which Services are available. Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, security, system failure, or other unforeseen circumstances. We may modify, suspend, or terminate Account access when reasonably necessary to protect the system, the Account, users, or the Organization, and will provide notice where required by law.
Account Password and Security
You are responsible for taking all reasonable steps to ensure that no unauthorized person obtains access to your passwords or Accounts. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your password or Account. These activities include, without limitation, the submission or upload of any User Submitted Content. It is your sole responsibility to: (1) control the dissemination and use of activation codes and passwords; (2) authorize, monitor, and control access to and use of your Account and password; (3) promptly inform us of any need to deactivate a password; and (4) access your Account over a secure Internet connection. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section of the Agreement. Nor are we liable for any loss or damage arising from User Submitted Content compromised as a result of your lost, stolen, or damaged hardware or software.
Your Registration Obligations
Prior to creating an Account with us, you may be required to submit certain information or other User Submitted Content to us. You agree to keep your Account information current and to promptly notify us of any changes. We, in our sole discretion, will determine whether to grant you access to the Site by assigning you an Account for the Site and Services. You represent and warrant that all such information and User Submitted Content that you submit to us is true, accurate, current, and complete. We retain the right to suspend or terminate your Account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site, Services, and Content (or any portion thereof) if you provide any untrue, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information, if we reasonably suspect that you have provided untrue, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information, or if you breach any terms or conditions of this Agreement.
SMS Service
By subscribing to First Tee SMS service, you certify that you are over 18 years of age or have parental consent, are the account holder or have the account holder’s permission, and agree to receive ongoing SMS messages from us. 10 messages are typically delivered per alert type per week based on specific subscription preferences. Service is available on select carriers. In addition to any entry, submission, donation or other fee of which you are notified, your carrier’s standard message and data rates may apply. We will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any SMS messages as delivery is subject to effective transmission from your network operator. SMS messages are provided on an as is basis. Data obtained from you in connection with SMS service may include your cell phone number, carrier’s name, and date, time and content of message. Such information may be used by us to contact you and to provide services you request. Our SMS Terms of Use can be found here. You can cancel your alert subscription at any time by texting STOP to 833-516-6252. For more information you can call 904-940-4300.
Termination of User Account by You
You may terminate your Account at any time by giving us notice of your intent to terminate to [email protected].
Termination of this Agreement by Us
We may terminate this Agreement or a particular Service upon your violation of policies, terms, or conditions incorporated into this Agreement, or when otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Following termination, User Submitted Content and other personal information will be retained, deleted, or de-identified in accordance with the Privacy Policy, the Organization's records-retention schedule, applicable law, First Tee requirements, contractual obligations, and any litigation hold. We have no obligation to provide data to you after termination except as required by applicable law or expressly provided in the Privacy Policy.
Ownership, Intellectual Property, and Licenses.
Our name, logos, designs, trademarks, and service marks, and other product and Service names are trademarks of the Organization, and you agree not to display or use these marks in any manner without our permission. You acknowledge and agree that the Site, the Services, and the Content and any software incorporated into the Service and Content, are owned by us or by a third party, and that the Service and the Content are protected under applicable intellectual property and other laws. You also acknowledge and agree that materials and works contained in the Service and the Content are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights and laws.
The Organization hereby grants you a limited, personal, non-transferrable, non-exclusive, revocable, license to use our software incorporated in, made available by, or supporting the Site or the Services solely in connection with your use of the Services. This license terminates upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever.
You may be required to agree to third party vendor licenses in order to use the Services. You agree to preserve trademark, copyright, and other indications of intellectual property ownership placed on any software or other Content provided or displayed to you during your use of the Services.
Restrictions on Use of Site, Services or Content
As a condition to using the Site, You agree not to: A. permit or facilitate access to the Site, Service, or Content or use of the Service or Content by any third party or by any automated electronic processes, “robots,” “spiders,” “scrapers,” “webcrawlers,” or other computer programs that monitor, copy, or download data or other content found on or accessed through the Service, including, without limitation, real-time information feeds or other video, audio, or data content, whether current or archival; B. upload, submit, post, e-mail, transmit, or otherwise make available any topic, name, material, or information that is unlawful, harmful, infringing, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, profane, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable; C. interfere with, disrupt, unreasonably drain the resources of (through virus infections, denial of service attacks, any form of excessive use, or any other drain), translate, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for, or adapt in any way the Service or Content servers or networks connected to the Service or Content, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service or Content; D. use, export, or re-export the Site or Services, in whole or in part, in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including, without limitation, the export control laws of the United States; E. copy or imitate, in whole or in part, by any means, including, but not limited to, the use of framing or mirrors, any of the Services or Content; or F. reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of, the use of, or access to the Services or Content.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold the Organization and its officers, directors, agents, contractors, sponsors, donors, partners, employees, volunteers, and service providers harmless from any third-party claim, demand, cause of action, liability, damage, cost, or expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of: (i) your use of the Site, Service, or Content; (ii) your connection to the Site or Service; (iii) your violation of this Agreement; (iv) your violation of applicable law or regulation; or (v) your violation of the rights of another. The Organization may, at its expense, assume the exclusive defense and control of any claim subject to indemnification, and you agree to reasonably cooperate in the defense and settlement of the claim.
Links to Third-Party Sites
As a convenience to You, the Service and Site may contain links to other third-party web sites, resources, tools, or functionality, which may include, without limitation, functionality for online shopping and shopping carts, booking reservations, making donations or other online activities. We have no control over any such unaffiliated sites and resources, and you acknowledge and agree that we bear no responsibility for the availability of such external sites or resources, and we bear no responsibility or liability for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. Your use of such external sites or resources is subject to any terms, conditions and privacy policies governing your use of such third-party sites. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your use of third-party sites. You should take precautions when downloading files from all sites to protect your computer from viruses and destructive programs. If you decide to access linked third-party sites, you do so at your own risk. You should direct any concerns to the third-party sites’ administrator or webmaster.
Disclaimer of Warranties
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: A. YOUR USE OF THE SITE, SERVICE, AND CONTENT IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE AND SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. B. WE MAKE NO CLAIM THAT THE SITE, SERVICE, OR CONTENT WILL BE SUITABLE TO YOUR NEEDS, UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, OR SECURE. THE SERVICE AND CONTENT MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES, TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, OR MAY BE OTHERWISE UNRELIABLE. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SITE OR SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. C. ANY MATERIAL UPLOADED, DOWNLOADED, OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE UPLOADING OR DOWNLOADING OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. D. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM OR THROUGH THE SITE OR THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE AGREEMENT.
Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, SPONSORS, DONORS, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, RESULTING FROM: (i) THE AVAILABILITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE OR CONTENT; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR USER SUBMITTED CONTENT; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF A THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE OR CONTENT; OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE OR SERVICE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $250.00. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or the Service, or the negotiation, formation, performance, or breach thereof, shall be determined by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its rules. All arbitration matters and related proceedings shall be conducted in strict confidence and exclusively in Dane County, Wisconsin. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected by the parties. The written decision of the arbitrator shall be final, binding, and convertible into a court judgment in any appropriate court having jurisdiction. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking an injunction or other immediate equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. B. Court Proceedings. Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state courts in Dane County, Wisconsin, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts in connection with any such dispute involving the Organization or its officers, directors, employees, contractors, or agents. C. Limitation on Claims. You agree that any claim, action, or dispute arising out of your use of the Site, this Agreement, and/or the Services must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises. D. Legal Fees. If a legal proceeding is instituted in connection with or relating to the Site, this Agreement, and/or the Service, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, at trial and appellate levels.
Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without reference to conflict of laws principles. This Agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. This Agreement is a contract for services and not a sale of goods. The parties agree that this Agreement, the Site, the Service, and the Content shall not be subject to or governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.
Interpretation
The headings to the sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and have no substantive meaning. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible in furtherance of the intent of this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
User Must Comply with Applicable Laws
You shall use the Site for lawful purposes only. This Site is based in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. We make no claim that the Services or Content are appropriate or available for use in every jurisdiction. If you access the Site from outside Wisconsin or the United States, you are responsible for compliance with the laws applicable to your jurisdiction.
Copyright Complaints
The designated agent to receive notification of claimed infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or any other law or provision, is Champions4Kids, Inc., 2819 Royal Ave., Madison, WI 53713.
Miscellaneous Provisions
You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be legally bound by its terms and conditions. This Agreement does not create a joint venture, partnership, employer-employee, agent-principal, or franchise relationship between You and the Organization. Neither party is authorized to bind the other or act as the other's agent except as expressly agreed in writing. This Agreement and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning use of the Site and supersede prior or concurrent communications concerning that subject matter. A waiver of any term or breach in one instance does not waive that term or any later breach. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their permitted successors. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive termination, cancellation, or expiration of this Agreement.
Please report any violations of the Agreement to: [email protected].
Last Modified: August 2026