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Terms of Use

Last updated: April 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Development Academy website and affiliated digital services (the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Eligibility and Use by Minors

The Services are intended for parents, guardians, coaches, and adult fans. If you are under 18, you may only use the Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3. User Accounts

Access to certain features (like team schedules or billing) requires an account via PlayMetrics, SportsEngine, or other partners. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations.
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person, including players, coaches, or staff.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the security or operation of the website.
  • Scrape or extract data, including player profiles or schedules, without permission.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including logos, text, graphics, and video, is the property of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Development Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

6. Athlete Profiles and Media

Content generated by the club, including match footage via Spiideo or Hudl, remains the property of RDA. Unauthorized downloading, editing, or commercial distribution of academy match footage is strictly prohibited.

7. Third-Party Platforms

Our website contains links to and integrations with third-party platforms (e.g., PlayMetrics, SportsEngine, Hudl). RDA is not responsible for the content, security, or practices of these external sites.

8. Disclaimers 

The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. RDA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RDA, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and their affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or third-party platforms.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RDA, its staff, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

13. Modifications

RDA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.