TERMS OF SERVICE

Los Angeles Wiffleball Terms of Service & Code of Conduct
Version 2.01 published on 07/19/2026

1. Code of Conduct Overview

1.1 The Los Angeles Wiffleball Code of Conduct outlines the expected behavior of all individuals involved in or interacting with LAW. These Terms of Service and Code of Conduct govern all registrations, purchases, participation in LAW events and activities, and use of LAW’s websites, registration systems, digital platforms, and communication channels.

1.2 Los Angeles Wiffleball shall be referred to throughout these Terms and Conditions as “LAW.”

1.3 The Code of Conduct applies to all interactions with LAW events, digital platforms, staff, and members during LAW activities.

1.4 Compliance with this Code of Conduct is a condition of attending, participating in, or interacting through LAW events, activities, digital platforms, or communication channels.

1.5 Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including a formal warning, suspension from a single game or multiple events, termination of membership, or an indefinite ban from all LAW-related events and activities.

1.6 All sales are final. No refunds will be issued as a result of disciplinary actions or termination of membership.

2. Right to Refuse Service

2.1 Los Angeles Wiffleball reserves the right to refuse service or participation to any individual, including but not limited to members, non-members, players, attendees, or guests at any LAW-sponsored event, activity, or program.

2.2 This right may be exercised at reasonable discretion of LAW management if an individual's conduct is found to violate the LAW Code of Conduct or to be detrimental to the safety, integrity, or enjoyment of the league and its community.

2.3 Grounds for refusal of service or participation may include, but are not limited to: disruptive or disrespectful behavior; inappropriate, threatening, or harassing actions; verbal or physical aggression; use of abusive or offensive language; inappropriate communications via LAW’s digital platforms; fraudulent payment activity or a knowingly false chargeback; the use of drugs and/or alcohol; acts of violence or attempted violence; damage or misuse of LAW property; or criminal activity that impacts LAW’s operations or reputation.

2.4 This list is not exhaustive. LAW reserves the right to evaluate conduct on a case-by-case basis and take appropriate action based on behavior LAW reasonably determines to be harmful, unsafe, disruptive, or materially detrimental to LAW operations.

2.5 LAW will not unlawfully discriminate or refuse service based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

3. Alcohol and Drug Use Policy

3.1 All participants agree to follow the CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS Alcohol and Drug Use Policy. The possession or consumption of any/all alcoholic beverages, and/or controlled substances, by members of LAW (acting on your behalf as the permit holder), on the Park Facilities (fields, building, grounds, parking lot, etc.) is strictly prohibited. (County ordinance 10,309-Article II, Rules and Regulations, Sec. 48-49.)

3.2 Intentionally Omitted.

3.3 Participants acknowledge and agree that LAW is not liable for any legal actions or fines imposed by the City of Los Angeles due to violation of this policy.

3.4 A participants may be held responsible for documented fines, penalties, property damage, cleanup expenses, or other direct costs imposed upon LAW as a direct result of that Participant’s violation of applicable law, facility rules, or permit conditions. LAW will provide reasonable documentation of any amount requested.

3.5 Violation or abuse of this policy may result in termination of one’s LAW membership. Terminated members will not be entitled to a refund of any registration fees or league-related expenses.

4. Disciplinary Action

4.1 Violations of the LAW Code of Conduct may result in a disciplinary response ranging from a formal warning to immediate suspension or revocation of membership.

4.2 Suspensions may apply to a single game, multiple games, or the entire season, and in some cases, may be indefinite.

4.3 Revocation of membership or suspension from events will not result in any refund or compensation, regardless of the reason for the disciplinary action.

5. Non Solicitation Policy

5.1 LAW strictly prohibits the advertisement or solicitation of any outside organization or sports league during its events; including advertisement that benefit competing organizations.

5.2 Participants agree not to promote or solicit on behalf of any external organizations, including but not limited to through verbal promotion, printed materials, digital outreach, or in-person recruitment.

5.3 This prohibition applies to the direct or indirect promotion of competing recreational sports organizations, including other Wiffleball, kickball, baseball, softball, pickleball, dodgeball, flag football, or similar leagues and events. The policy applies throughout the entire LAW event, including check-in, warmups, games, breaks, postgame activities, and any time spent at the event venue in connection with the LAW event.

5.4 Violation of the non solicitation policy may result in suspension and possible termination of membership. Suspensions may apply for the duration of a season, for a full year, or indefinitely, depending on the severity of the violation.

5.5 Refund eligibility following discipline shall be determined under the LAW Refund Policy.

6. Refund Policy

6.1 All registrations, fees, purchases, and other payments made to Los Angeles Wiffleball are final and non-refundable.

6.2 Participants are not entitled to a refund, credit, or transfer due to withdrawal, failure to attend, personal circumstances, injury, suspension, termination, or removal for violating these Terms or the LAW Code of Conduct.

6.3 LAW leadership may, in its sole discretion, approve a full or partial refund, credit, or transfer as an exception to this policy.

6.4 Refund requests must be submitted in writing to losangeleswiffleball@gmail.com. Submission of a request does not guarantee approval, and LAW leadership retains final authority over all refund decisions.

7. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

7.1 Before commencing arbitration or litigation, the complaining party must provide the other party with written notice describing the dispute and the requested resolution. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty days after receipt of the notice.

7.2 Either party may bring an individual claim in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction when the claim qualifies for that court and remains solely within that court.

7.3 Except for qualifying small claims matters and any rights that cannot lawfully be waived, disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, a registration, a purchase, or participation in a LAW activity shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its applicable Consumer Arbitration Rules.

7.4 Unless the parties agree otherwise, any hearing shall take place at a reasonably convenient location in Orange County, California, consistent with the applicable arbitration rules.

7.5 The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision. California substantive law shall govern these Terms without regard to conflict of laws principles.

7.6 Arbitration fees and costs shall be allocated in accordance with the applicable arbitration rules and applicable law. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees unless an award of attorney’s fees is expressly authorized by applicable law or awarded by the arbitrator under applicable law.

7.7 The arbitrator may award any individual remedy that would be available in a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Section limits any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be waived.

7.8 NOTICE OF ARBITRATION: EXCEPT FOR QUALIFYING SMALL CLAIMS MATTERS, THE PARTIES AGREE TO RESOLVE COVERED DISPUTES THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION RATHER THAN BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. ARBITRATION AWARDS ARE GENERALLY FINAL AND SUBJECT TO ONLY LIMITED COURT REVIEW.

Amendments to These Terms
LAW may revise these Terms from time to time. Revisions will apply prospectively beginning on their stated effective date. LAW will provide reasonable notice of material changes. A material change will not apply retroactively to a dispute or claim that arose before the change became effective. When legally appropriate, LAW may require affirmative acceptance of materially revised Terms before permitting a participant to complete a new registration or continue using LAW services.