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The 19th

Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 29, 2026

Welcome to The 19th. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and The19th, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“The 19th,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of the website at the19th.com and the related platform, applications, and features (collectively, the “Service”).

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, to create an account. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization (such as a society or club), you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

2. Your Account

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and for keeping your login credentials secure.
  • You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly at legal@the19th.com if you suspect unauthorized use.
  • You may not create an account using another person's identity, share your account, or transfer it without our consent.
  • We may require additional verification (for example, a GHIN screenshot) before enabling certain features.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree that you will not:

  • Violate any law or third-party right, or use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
  • Harass, threaten, defame, or impersonate another person, or post content that is hateful, sexually explicit, or inciting violence;
  • Misrepresent your identity, credentials, GHIN number, handicap, or club affiliations;
  • Upload viruses, malware, or any code intended to harm or circumvent the Service;
  • Attempt to access another member's account, scrape the Service, reverse-engineer it, or interfere with its operation;
  • Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited marketing, or chain messages;
  • Use automated tools (bots, crawlers, scrapers) without our prior written consent.

We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules, with or without notice.

4. Member Content

“Member Content” means anything you submit, post, or transmit through the Service, including profile information, photos, posts, comments, messages, reviews, and society materials.

You retain ownership of your Member Content. By submitting it, you grant The 19th a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting and display), distribute, and display the Member Content solely as needed to operate, promote, and improve the Service. You also grant other members a license to view and interact with your Member Content according to the privacy settings you choose.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your Member Content and that it does not infringe any third party's rights. We may, but are not obligated to, review, screen, or remove Member Content for any reason.

5. Societies and Memberships

The Service allows users to create and join societies (state communities, clubs, and private groups). When you join a society:

  • You agree to that society's rules as set by its admins, in addition to these Terms.
  • Society admins may see information necessary to administer your membership, including your full home address for invoicing and event logistics.
  • The 19th provides the platform, but is not a party to your relationship with any society or its admins. Disputes between members and society admins are resolved between those parties.

6. Subscriptions, Dues, and Payments

Some societies and features require payment. Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. By submitting payment information, you agree to Stripe's terms in addition to ours.

  • Annual billing. Society dues and platform subscriptions are billed on an annual basis unless otherwise stated. Your subscription renews automatically each year at the then-current rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. We will email you a reminder before your renewal.
  • No refunds. Annual dues and subscription fees are non-refundable, including for partial periods of unused time. We understand that life happens — if exceptional circumstances arise, you may write to us at legal@the19th.com and we will review your situation in good faith. Any refund or credit is at our sole discretion.
  • Cancellation. You may cancel future renewals at any time from your account or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid term; you will retain access through that date.
  • Price changes. We may adjust pricing for future renewal periods. We will notify you of any changes before they take effect, and you can decline by cancelling before renewal.
  • Taxes. Prices are exclusive of any applicable taxes, which you are responsible for paying.
  • Failed payments. If a payment fails, we may suspend access until the payment is successfully processed.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, software, text, graphics, logos, and the “The 19th” name and marks, is owned by The19th, LLC and is protected by intellectual-property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written permission.

8. Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use it for any purpose without compensation or attribution.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on and integrates with third-party services (such as Google, Stripe, Supabase, and Vercel). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, content, or practices of those services. Your use of them is governed by their own terms and policies.

10. Termination

You may stop using the Service and close your account at any time from your settings or by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, created risk or legal exposure for us, or for any other reason in our reasonable discretion.

Upon termination, the licenses you granted to your Member Content survive only to the extent necessary for backup, legal, and archival purposes. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive (including ownership, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law) will continue to apply.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; or that any content, including course information, scorecards, ratings, and member- submitted material, is accurate, complete, or current. You use the Service at your own risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE 19TH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, SO PARTS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The19th, LLC and its officers, directors, members, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to (a) your use of the Service, (b) your Member Content, (c) your violation of these Terms, or (d) your violation of any third-party right.

14. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or the Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to Section 15 (Arbitration and Class Action Waiver), any dispute not subject to arbitration must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

15. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT REQUIRES YOU AND THE 19TH TO RESOLVE MOST DISPUTES THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION RATHER THAN IN COURT, AND IT WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS. YOU MAY OPT OUT WITHIN 30 DAYS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 15.8.

15.1 Informal Resolution First

Before either party files an arbitration demand or lawsuit, that party agrees to first contact the other in writing — you may reach us at legal@the19th.com — with a description of the dispute and the relief sought. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. Completion of this informal-resolution step is a precondition to filing any formal claim.

15.2 Binding Individual Arbitration

If a dispute is not resolved informally within thirty (30) days, you and The 19th agree that any claim, controversy, or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or the relationship between you and The 19th — whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory, and whether arising before, during, or after the termination of these Terms — will be resolved exclusively through final, binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect (the “AAA Rules”), as modified by these Terms. The AAA Rules are available at www.adr.org. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement.

15.3 Exceptions

This arbitration agreement does not apply to: (a) any claim that may be brought in small-claims court, so long as it remains in that court and is brought on an individual basis; or (b) actions seeking injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual-property rights, the unauthorized access or use of the Service, or the breach of confidentiality obligations.

15.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND THE 19TH AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR PRIVATE-ATTORNEY-GENERAL PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If a court decides that this Section 15.4 is unenforceable as to a particular claim or remedy, then that claim or remedy (and only that claim or remedy) must be brought in court, and the remaining claims will proceed in arbitration.

15.5 Jury Trial Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND THE 19TH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE.

15.6 Arbitration Procedure

The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator selected under the AAA Rules. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the arbitration will take place in the federal judicial district in which you reside, or — for claims under $25,000 — by telephone or video conference. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15.7 Costs

Each party is responsible for its own attorneys' fees and costs, except as the AAA Rules or applicable law provide. We will pay all filing, administrative, and arbitrator fees that the AAA Rules require us to pay. If the arbitrator finds that your claim was not frivolous, we will reimburse any filing fees you were required to pay under the AAA Rules. Nothing in this Section limits any party's right to recover fees and costs that may be available under applicable law.

15.8 Your Right to Opt Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@the19th.com within thirty (30) days after you first accept these Terms. Your notice must include your full name, the email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement in Section 15. Opting out will not affect any other provision of these Terms. If you do not opt out within the thirty-day period, you will be bound by Section 15.

15.9 Survival

This Section 15 survives the termination of your account and these Terms.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by email. The date at the top of these Terms reflects when they were last updated. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any update means you accept the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

17. Miscellaneous

  • Entire agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The 19th regarding the Service.
  • Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
  • No waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to enforce it later.
  • Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign them freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Notices. We may give notices to you by email, in-app message, or by posting on the Service. You may give notices to us at legal@the19th.com.

18. Contact

The19th, LLC
Email: legal@the19th.com

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