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terms & conditions

Last updated: May 15, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the JKC Invitational website (the “Site”) and your participation in the JKC Invitational field-hockey tournament to be held in Kingston, Jamaica, 19–20 December 2025 (the “Event”). By accessing the Site, registering for, or attending the Event, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any policies referenced or linked herein. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or register for the Event.

1. Definitions

  • “Organiser,” “we,” “us,” “our” — JKC Invitational Organising Committee, Jamaica Hockey Federation, and their authorised agents.

  • “Participant,” “you,” “your” — any individual or organisation accessing the Site or registering for the Event.

  • “Content” — all text, graphics, logos, audio, video, photographs, data, and software on the Site.

2. Eligibility & Registration

  1. Age & Authority. You must be at least 16 years old—or have verifiable parental/guardian consent—to register. Team managers warrant they have authority to bind all listed players to these Terms.

  2. Accurate Information. You agree to provide true, current, and complete information during registration and to update it promptly if it changes.

  3. Acceptance. Your registration is complete only when (a) all required fields are submitted, (b) the registration fee is paid in full, and (c) you receive a written confirmation email from us. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any registration at our sole discretion and will refund any fees paid if we do so.

3. Event Conduct & Rules

  1. Participants must comply with Hockey Fives rules, all venue regulations, and any instructions issued by referees or Event staff.

  2. Unsportsmanlike behaviour, harassment, discrimination, substance abuse, or violence of any kind may result in immediate removal without refund and potential reporting to governing bodies.

  3. The Organiser reserves the right to search bags or equipment to ensure safety and compliance with Jamaican law.

4. Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

Field hockey involves inherent physical risks, including but not limited to collision, falls, dehydration, heat illness, and ball or stick impact. By registering, you voluntarily:

  • Assume all risks—foreseen and unforeseen—associated with travel to/from and participation in the Event.

  • Release and hold harmless the Organiser, venue owners, sponsors, volunteers, and their affiliates from any liability for injury, illness, property loss, or damage, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

5. Medical Treatment Consent

You authorise the Organiser to arrange emergency medical treatment on your behalf if you are incapacitated, and you accept responsibility for any resulting costs. You agree to carry adequate health/accident insurance (including international coverage for non-Jamaican residents).

6. Media & Publicity Release

The Event will be photographed, filmed, and live-streamed. By attending, you grant the Organiser and its designees a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free licence to use your image, likeness, and voice in any media for promotional, informational, or commercial purposes related to the Event without additional compensation.

7. Intellectual Property

All Content on the Site is owned by or licensed to the Organiser and is protected by Jamaican and international intellectual-property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

8. Website Use & Technical Provisions

  1. Licence. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive licence to access and use the Site for information and registration purposes only.

  2. Prohibited Conduct. You may not:

    • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site’s servers or databases.

    • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

    • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers) without written permission.

  3. Availability & Accuracy. The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free Content. We may suspend Site operation for maintenance or security reasons without liability.

  4. Cookies & Tracking. The Site uses cookies and similar technologies; by continuing to browse, you consent to their use. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Cancellation, Postponement & Force Majeure

The Organiser may cancel or postpone the Event due to circumstances beyond reasonable control—including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather, pandemic, governmental restrictions, or security concerns. In such cases, we will (a) offer transfer of registration to the rescheduled date or (b) provide a partial refund less reasonable, non-recoverable costs. We are not liable for any additional expenses you may incur.

10. Amendments to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on the Site with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site or attendance at the Event after such changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Jamaica. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Event or these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jamaica, Kingston Division.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental policies expressly incorporated herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Organiser and supersede all prior understandings related to the Event.

14. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms or the Event, please contact:
Email: info@jkcinvitational.com

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