Terms of Use

Fortitude Elite Athletics Inc, doing business as Fortitude Baseball
Effective date: [ASK EDDIE: effective date for these terms]
Last updated: [ASK EDDIE: effective date for these terms]

1. Agreement to these terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") apply to fortitudeelite.com (the "Site") and to the forms, chat, Fan Shop, and payment pages offered through it. The Site is operated by Fortitude Elite Athletics Inc, doing business as Fortitude Baseball ("Fortitude," "we," "us"), a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Kissimmee, Florida. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Who may use the Site

The Site is meant for parents, guardians, supporters, partners, and other adults. Registration, tryout, waiver, payment, and donation forms must be completed by an adult who is 18 or older. A player's information must be submitted by his parent or legal guardian.

3. Registration and tryouts

Tryout and registration forms must be accurate and complete. Please tell us right away if anything changes, especially health or emergency information.
Attending a tryout or submitting a registration does not guarantee a roster spot. Roster decisions are made by Fortitude's coaches and staff based on age group, ability, available spots, and program needs, and are final.
Program dates, times, locations, fees, and age groups posted on the Site may change. We will try to give families reasonable notice.
Players and families agree to follow Fortitude's program rules and code of conduct, including any academic expectations for tournament play.

4. Waivers and assumption of risk

Baseball and athletic training involve inherent risks, including the risk of injury. Participation in tryouts, practices, games, and events requires a parent or guardian to sign Fortitude's separate liability waiver and any other required forms. Those signed waivers are separate agreements and remain in full effect. These Terms do not replace or limit them. If these Terms and a signed waiver conflict, the signed waiver controls for participation in our programs.

5. Payments, donations, and refunds

Fortitude is a non-profit organization. Payments for programs, donations, Founding Family contributions, partner and sponsor commitments, and Fan Shop purchases are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By paying, you also agree to Stripe's terms.
Prices and contribution amounts are those posted on the Site at the time of payment.
Founding Family contributions are one-time, not recurring, as described on the Founding Families page.
Refunds: Donations and Founding Family, partner, and sponsor contributions are final, except that we will correct a billing error (such as a duplicate or wrong-amount charge) promptly. Program fees and Fan Shop orders are refunded only when Fortitude approves a refund, case by case, and we will fix any error on our side right away.
Tax deductibility: Fortitude Elite Athletics Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you receive goods or benefits in return, only the amount above their value is deductible. Please consult your own tax advisor.

6. Fan Shop

Fan Shop products are offered while supplies last. Colors and appearance on screen may vary slightly from the actual product. We may limit quantities, correct pricing errors, or cancel an order (with a refund of any amount paid) if a product is unavailable or an error occurs. Fan Shop orders can be picked up at a team practice or shipped. Unused items can be exchanged within 14 days of purchase; custom or personalized items are final.

7. Partners, sponsors, and Founding Families

Partner, sponsor, and Founding Family benefits are those described on the Site at the time of your commitment. As stated on the Founding Families page, benefits may evolve slightly as Fortitude grows.
By sending us your name, business name, or logo for recognition, you give Fortitude a non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to display it on the Site, at events, and in program materials for the recognition period, and you confirm you have the right to grant that permission.
Fortitude may decline or end a partnership or sponsorship that does not fit its mission and values. Recognition does not mean Fortitude endorses a business's products or services.
Any separate written sponsorship agreement controls over these Terms.

8. User conduct

When using the Site, the chat widget, or our text and email channels, you agree not to:

Submit false information or information about a child you are not authorized to provide.
Harass, threaten, or abuse players, families, coaches, staff, or volunteers.
Post or send content that is unlawful, obscene, hateful, or harmful to minors.
Try to hack, overload, scrape, or interfere with the Site or its security.
Use the Site for spam or unauthorized advertising.

We may block access or end communications with anyone who violates these Terms.

9. Intellectual property and brand

The Site and its content, including the Fortitude name, logos, crosses, graphics, photos, videos, and text, belong to Fortitude or its licensors and are protected by law. You may view and share Site pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, change, sell, or use our name, logos, or brand on any product, website, or material without our written permission.

10. Third-party services and links

The Site runs on and links to third-party services, such as our website and forms platform (HighLevel/LeadConnector), our payment processor (Stripe), translation tools, and social media. We are not responsible for third-party services, and your use of them is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

11. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." We work to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not promise that the Site will always be available, error-free, or secure, or that schedules and details will never change. Nothing on the Site is medical, legal, or tax advice.

12. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Florida law, Fortitude and its directors, officers, coaches, staff, and volunteers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim related to the Site will not be more than the amount you paid to Fortitude through the Site in the twelve months before the claim. This section does not limit liability that cannot be limited by law and does not change any signed waiver.

13. Indemnity

You agree to protect and hold harmless Fortitude and its directors, officers, coaches, staff, and volunteers from claims arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

14. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the courts located in Osceola County, Florida.

15. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the new version on this page and change the "Last updated" date. Continuing to use the Site after a change means you accept the updated Terms.

16. Contact us

Fortitude Elite Athletics Inc, DBA Fortitude Baseball
Email: [email protected]
Call or text: (407) 799-0414