Terms of Service

  • Last Updated: [01/02/2025]
    Welcome to GolfLume.com. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service . If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.


1. Acceptance of Terms
By using GolfLume.com, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction).
  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.


2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Major changes will be announced via email or a Site banner.


3. User Eligibility

  • Minors: Users under 13 are prohibited. Users aged 13–18 must obtain parental consent.
  • Restricted Regions: Access may be limited in jurisdictions where our content violates local laws.


4. Account Registration
If GolfLume.com offers user accounts:

  • Accuracy: Provide truthful information during signup.
  • Security: Keep login credentials confidential. Notify us immediately of unauthorized access.
  • Termination: We may suspend accounts for violations of these Terms.


5. Intellectual Property Rights
A. Our Content
All content on GolfLume.com (articles, images, videos, logos) is owned by us or licensed to us. You may:

  • Share: Use social media buttons to share posts.
  • Link: Hyperlink to our content for non-commercial purposes.
    You may not:
  • Republish full articles without permission.
  • Use our branding (e.g., logo) without prior written consent.
  • B. User-Generated Content
    By submitting comments, guest posts, or forum contributions:
    • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content.
    • You confirm you own the rights to the content or have permission to share it.
    • Prohibited content includes:
      • Spam, malware, or phishing links.
      • Hate speech, harassment, or defamation.
      • Copyright-infringing material.
  • C. Copyright Claims
    To report infringement, email [[email protected]] with:
    • A description of the copyrighted work.
    • The infringing material’s URL.
    • Your contact information.
      We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond promptly.


6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:

  • Hack or Disrupt: Interfere with Site functionality or security.
  • Scrape Content: Use bots, crawlers, or scripts to extract data without permission.
  • Impersonate: Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Spam: Post repetitive, off-topic, or promotional comments.


7. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

  • Affiliate Partnerships:
    • We participate in programs like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and Golf Galaxy.
    • Affiliate links use cookies to track referrals (e.g., a user clicks a driver review and buys within 30 days).
    • Purchases via these links earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Sponsored Content:
    • Paid partnerships (e.g., branded gear reviews) are marked as “Sponsored” or “In Partnership with [Brand].”
    • Sponsored opinions remain honest and independent.


8. Third-Party Links
Our Site links to external websites (e.g., golf courses, retailers). We:

  • Do not endorse or control third-party content.
  • Are not responsible for their privacy practices, accuracy, or availability.


9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is.” We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy: Instruction tips, gear reviews, or course guides may contain errors.
  • Availability: Uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site.
  • Results: Improved performance from following advice (e.g., lower scores).


10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • Direct Damages: Losses from using/not using Site content (e.g., injury from golf drills).
  • Indirect Damages: Lost profits, data, or reputational harm.
  • Third-Party Actions: Data breaches by hosting providers or payment processors.


11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from:

  • Your misuse of the Site.
  • Violations of these Terms or third-party rights.
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity.


12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access for users who:

  • Repeatedly violate these Terms.
  • Engage in harmful behavior (e.g., hacking, spamming).
  • Provide false information during registration.


13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country].
  • Arbitration: Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration via [Arbitration Provider] (e.g., AAA), waiving class-action rights.


14. GDPR/CCPA Compliance

  • GDPR (EU Users):
    • Legal basis for processing: Consent (newsletters), Legitimate Interest (analytics).
    • Data transfers outside the EU use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
  • CCPA (California Users):
    • Right to opt out of data “sales” (though we do not sell data).
    • Right to request deletion of personal information.


15. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If a provision is invalid, the rest of the Terms remain enforceable.
  • Waiver: Failure to enforce a right does not constitute a waiver.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms supersede prior agreements.

  • 16. Contact Information
    For questions, disputes, or legal notices: