Terms & Conditions

Blast Equality Collab (the "Organization," "we," "us," or "our"), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to leadership through officiating. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at https://www.blastequalitycollab.org (the "Site"), our nonprofit programs, events, referee training, and related services. ref-ology serves as our valued collaboration partner providing coaching for referees assigned through our programs. By accessing the Site, registering for events, or participating in Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in adult programs or referee training. For youth programs, a parent or legal guardian must register and agree to these Terms on behalf of the minor (“Student Referees”). By registering, you confirm you have the authority to bind yourself or the minor.

2. Programs and Events

Referee Training, Leadership Programs: Our nonprofit Services include officiating training, game-day experiences, and leadership development through sports. ref-ology coaches provide mentorship for referees assigned by Blast Equality Collab. Participation is at your own risk.

Referee Assigning:  You understand and agree that if you sign up to be assigned as a referee (“Referee”), you will be assigned for recreational, youth, and pro-level games. Student Referees can register to officiate youth games, which will require parent or authorized guardian consent.

Schedules and Changes: We may cancel or modify events due to weather, safety, or other reasons. No refunds unless specified.

All programs may involve physical activity. You assume all risks of injury, illness, or property damage.

3. Independent Contractor

In the event you participate as a Referee or Student Referee, you understand that you will be an independent contractor of Blast Equality Collab. You are not an employee of Blast Equality Collab, nor an employee of any of the teams, leagues, or tournaments we service. This Agreement shall not be construed to create any association, partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between yourself and Blast Equality Collab for any purpose. You shall not have any authority to enter into contracts that bind us or create obligations on the part of Blast Equality Collab. Without limiting the foregoing, you shall not be eligible to participate in any benefits offered by Blast Equality Collab. We will not be responsible for withholding or paying any income, payroll, Social Security, or other federal, state, or local taxes, making any insurance contributions, including for unemployment or disability, or obtaining workers’ compensation insurance on your behalf. Furthermore, you are not covered by any Blast Equality Collab insurance, nor are you covered by workers' compensation.

4. Liability Waiver, Release, and Indemnification

In consideration of being permitted to participate as a Referee, Student Referee, or participant in any and all programs, events, referee training, or workshops ("Activities") coached by ref-ology and or Blast Equality Collab, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, hereby:

RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Blast Equality Collab (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) and ref-ology, their directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, ref-ology coaches, facilities used, and assigns (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, including negligence, resulting in personal injury, death, illness, accidents, property damage, or loss sustained by me while participating in Activities or on premises/transportation to/from Activities.

VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS inherent to sports officiating and leadership training, including but not limited to physical contact, falls, equipment failure, or actions of other participants.

AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Released Parties from any claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages, liabilities, and attorney fees arising from my participation.

5. Media Release and Publicity Consent

I consent to Blast Equality Collab taking photographs, video recordings, audio, or electronic representations ("Images") during Activities. I grant a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, edit, publish, distribute, exhibit, or alter these Images for nonprofit promotional, educational, or fundraising purposes. I waive any right to compensation or approval and release Released Parties from liability related to such use.

6. Payments and Cancellation Policy

Program fees and donations support our 501(c)(3) mission and are non-refundable, including Virtual Meeting Registrations. Late cancellations or no-shows may incur charges.

Referees: Referees pay an annual, non-refundable assigning fee that renews yearly.

Training participants: Pay monthly or annual fees for ref-ology access through Mighty Networks. Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime; annual memberships are partially refundable. ref-ology may offer separate in-person or virtual workshops with separate fees and non-refundable deposit. 

7. Uniform Fees

Unless otherwise agreed between you and Blast Equality Collab, you are responsible for all uniform fees. 

8. Intellectual Property

The Site and materials (logos, content, videos) are property of Blast Equality Collab, a 501(c)(3) or licensed to us. You may not copy, distribute, or use commercially without permission.

9. User Content

By submitting content (e.g., testimonials, photos), you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use it for our nonprofit promotional and fundraising purposes.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability shall not exceed fees or donations paid by you. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.

12. Changes

We may update these Terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Contact us at admin@blastequalitycollab.org with questions.