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PickleBuddy Mobile Application & Website

Effective May 8, 2026 · Last updated May 8, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the PickleBuddy mobile application (iOS and Android) and the website at picklebuddy.app (together, the "Service"), operated by SudoWorks, LLC ("PickleBuddy," "we," "us," or "our"), a company organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States.

By downloading, installing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3. Your Account

To use the full features of PickleBuddy, you must create an account using your phone number. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account and device.
  • All activity that occurs under your account.
  • Providing a display name that does not impersonate another person or violate any third party's rights.

You may only create one account per phone number. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe are duplicate or fraudulent.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes related to organizing and participating in pickleball activities. You agree not to:

  • Post content that is harassing, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Send spam, unsolicited promotions, or commercial messages through group chat or announcements.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or any part of the Service.
  • Use the Service to collect personal information about other users without their consent.
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Service.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account, at our sole discretion.

5. Groups and Organizer Responsibilities

PickleBuddy allows users to create and manage groups for organizing pickleball sessions. If you create a group (becoming an "Organizer"), you are responsible for:

  • The content posted in announcements you create.
  • Moderating your group members using the tools provided (mute, remove).
  • Ensuring session details (date, time, location, player limits) are accurate.

PickleBuddy provides the tools. We do not monitor or moderate the content of individual groups. We are not responsible for disputes between group members, session cancellations, or any real-world outcomes of using the Service.

6. User Content

"User Content" means any text you submit through the Service, including chat messages, announcements, display names, and group descriptions.

You retain ownership of your User Content. By posting User Content, you grant SudoWorks, LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, display, and distribute your User Content solely as necessary to operate and provide the Service. This license ends when you delete your User Content or your account, except for content that has already been shared with other users (e.g., chat messages visible to a group).

You represent that you have the right to post any User Content you submit and that your User Content does not violate any law or third-party right.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, design, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by SudoWorks, LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. "PickleBuddy" and the PickleBuddy logo are trademarks of SudoWorks, LLC.

These Terms do not grant you any right to use our trademarks, logos, or brand assets without prior written permission.

8. Push Notifications

The Service uses push notifications to deliver time-sensitive information about sessions, RSVPs, and announcements. By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

  • Group announcements always trigger push notifications regardless of your chat notification preferences. This ensures critical information (such as cancellations) reaches all members.
  • You can adjust notification preferences within the app (all notifications vs. announcements only).
  • You can disable all push notifications through your device settings.

9. Fees and Payment

PickleBuddy is currently free to use. We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future. If we do, we will provide advance notice and any paid features will require your explicit consent before any charges are applied.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy of any information provided by other users, including session details, skill levels, or availability.

PickleBuddy is a coordination tool. We are not responsible for the safety, quality, or outcome of any pickleball session, game, or activity organized through the Service. You participate in all activities at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SUDOWORKS, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Personal injury or property damage resulting from activities organized through the Service.
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
  • Conduct of any third party on the Service.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SudoWorks, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service.
  • Your User Content.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any law or any third-party right.

13. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. You may delete your account from within the PickleBuddy mobile app (Settings → Account → Delete Account) or by contacting us at support@picklebuddy.app. For details about what happens to your data when you delete your account, see our Privacy Policy.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if your continued use poses a risk to the Service or other users.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections 6 (User Content license for already-shared content), 7 (Intellectual Property), 10 (Disclaimers), 11 (Limitation of Liability), 12 (Indemnification), and 15 (Governing Law) survive termination.

14. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top and, where feasible, notify you through the app. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you disagree with any changes, your sole remedy is to stop using the Service and delete your account.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wake County, North Carolina. You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in these courts.

16. App Store Terms

Apple App Store

If you download the Service from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that:

  • These Terms are between you and SudoWorks, LLC, not Apple Inc. Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the Service.
  • Apple has no responsibility for any claims related to the Service, including product liability, legal compliance, or intellectual property.
  • Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

Google Play Store

If you download the Service from the Google Play Store, you acknowledge that Google LLC has no obligation or liability to you with respect to the Service or these Terms.

17. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy (available at picklebuddy.app/privacy), constitute the entire agreement between you and SudoWorks, LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

SudoWorks, LLC

Email: support@picklebuddy.app

Website: https://picklebuddy.app/contact