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Pickle Pulse

Terms of Service

Last updated: June 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Pickle Pulse is a product of PhatCode LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“PhatCode LLC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). References to “Pickle Pulse” throughout these Terms refer to PhatCode LLC operating under that name.

By accessing or using the Pickle Pulse application (“the App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the App. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PhatCode LLC.

2. Description of Service

Pickle Pulse is a free pickleball companion app that provides game scoring, training drills, AI-powered coaching suggestions, player statistics, and social features for the pickleball community. The App is provided at no cost and is intended for personal, non-commercial use. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time without prior notice.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. By registering, you agree that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age
  • You will provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You will keep your account information up to date
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
  • You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the App to:

  • Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Post or transmit spam, unsolicited messages, or promotional content
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Engage in any illegal activity or encourage others to do so
  • Upload or share content that is obscene, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, other user accounts, or any related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the App without our written permission

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these rules, including removing content and suspending or terminating accounts.

5. User-Generated Content

The App may allow you to post, submit, or share content, including but not limited to chat messages, game reviews, and profile information (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by posting User Content on the App, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving the App.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to post your User Content
  • Your User Content does not infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party

We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion, for any reason, including content that we determine violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the App or its users.

6. AI-Generated Content

Pickle Pulse uses artificial intelligence to generate coaching tips, drill suggestions, daily motivational content, and other personalized recommendations. This AI-generated content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional coaching, medical, fitness, or health advice. You should consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on AI-generated suggestions. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content and are not liable for any actions taken based on such content.

7. Physical Activity Disclaimer & Assumption of Risk

Pickle Pulse provides practice drills, training suggestions, and AI-powered coaching recommendations. These are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional sports training, medical, or fitness advice. You participate in any drills, exercises, or physical activities suggested by the App entirely at your own risk. PhatCode LLC is not responsible for any injuries, physical harm, health complications, or property damage that may result from following drill instructions, coaching suggestions, or any other content provided through the App. You should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or certified sports trainer before beginning any new exercise program, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions. By using the App, you acknowledge that physical activity carries inherent risks and you expressly assume full responsibility for your participation.

In-Person Events and Ladder Leagues: Pickle Pulse is a digital scorekeeper and organizational tool only. The App does not organize, host, supervise, sponsor, or endorse any in-person pickleball events, tournaments, ladder league sessions, or other physical gatherings. Any in-person gatherings organized or facilitated using the App are solely the responsibility of the individual participants and organizers involved. PhatCode LLC is not liable for any injury, illness, property damage, death, or other harm of any kind occurring at or in connection with such events, regardless of how those events were organized or promoted through the App.

8. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, logos, branding, graphics, text, software, and all other content created by us (excluding User Content), is the property of Pickle Pulse and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on any part of the App without our prior written consent.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. You may also delete your account at any time through the App. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to ownership, warranty disclaimers, and limitation of liability) shall survive.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PHATCODE LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $50.00, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. FOR USERS WHO HAVE NOT PAID FOR ANY SERVICES, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL BE $50.00.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PhatCode LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, your User Content, your participation in any in-person event organized through the App, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the State of Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

15. Force Majeure

PhatCode LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms arising from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, internet or telecommunications outages, power failures, or failures of third-party service providers such as cloud hosting, database, or AI services.

16. Score and Data Accuracy

Pickle Pulse provides tools for recording and tracking game scores, player statistics, and match history. All data entered into the App is provided by users and is not independently verified by PhatCode LLC. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any scores, statistics, rankings, or other data in the App. PhatCode LLC is not liable for any disputes arising from inaccurate scores or data, or for any decisions made in reliance on such information.

17. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us. If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, it shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the State of Texas under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against PhatCode LLC.

18. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: support@picklepulse.app