2. Registration Fees & Cancellation Policy

• Registration fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
• If the Event is cancelled by Footy4Hope due to weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund or credit toward a future event.
• Footy4Hope reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Event at any time, with reasonable notice provided to registered participants.
• If a registered participant is unable to attend the Event, the parent or legal guardian must notify the Footy4Hope organizing team in writing no later than 7 days prior to the Event date. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in forfeiture of registration fees and reserved spot.

3. Team Assignment

• Team placements are made at the sole discretion of the organizers to promote fair competition and inclusivity.
• Participants acknowledge that they may not be placed on the same team as friends, family members, or individuals of their choosing.
• Requests for specific team placements may be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
• Footy4Hope reserves the right to reassign participants at any point before or during the Event to maintain balance and fairness.
• No refunds will be issued due to team assignment outcomes.

4. Injury Waiver & Health Disclaimer

Soccer is a physical sport. By registering, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:

• Participation involves inherent physical risks, including but not limited to bruises, sprains, fractures, concussions, or other injuries.
• Footy4Hope, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliated individuals are not liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage sustained by participants during the Event or travel to and from the Event.
• Parents or guardians confirm that the participant is in good physical health and medically fit to participate in a full day of competitive soccer.
• Any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, or health concerns must be disclosed at the time of registration and will be kept confidential.
• Basic first aid will be available on-site. In the event of a serious injury, emergency services will be contacted immediately.
• Participants and guardians are responsible for ensuring appropriate personal health coverage is in place prior to the Event.

5. Code of Conduct

Footy4Hope is built on respect, sportsmanship, and community. All participants are expected to:

• Treat all players, referees, volunteers, and spectators with respect at all times.
• Refrain from using abusive, discriminatory, or offensive language or behaviour.
• Play fairly and within the rules of the game as set out by tournament referees.
• Accept referee decisions without argument. Disputes may be raised calmly with an organizer after the game.
• Avoid any form of physical aggression, intentional foul play, or dangerous conduct.
• Follow all directions given by Footy4Hope staff, volunteers, and venue officials.
• Footy4Hope reserves the right to remove any participant from the Event without refund whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, dangerous, or contrary to the spirit of the tournament.

6. Photography & Media Consent

• By registering, you grant Footy4Hope permission to photograph and/or video record participants during the Event.
• Images and recordings may be used for non-commercial charitable purposes, including social media, fundraising materials, and future event promotion.
• Footy4Hope does not sell or share media to third parties for commercial use.
• If you do not consent to photography of the participant, you must notify the organizing team in writing prior to the Event. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

7. General Terms

• Footy4Hope reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be communicated to registered participants.
• These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
• By completing registration, the parent or legal guardian confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the participant.
• In the event that a team wins prize money, the distribution of funds is the sole responsibility of the winning team members. Footy4Hope will transfer the prize amount to a designated representative chosen by majority vote of the winning team.
• The winning team must collectively determine, by majority vote, which individual shall be responsible for receiving and distributing the prize funds amongst team members.
• Once funds have been transferred to the designated representative, Footy4Hope bears no further responsibility for the distribution, management, or disputes arising from the prize money. All financial decisions made thereafter are solely the responsibility of the winning team and their designated representative.
• Footy4Hope strongly encourages all winning team members to agree on a fair and equal distribution of prize funds prior to the Event. Any disputes regarding prize money distribution are strictly between team members and are not the responsibility of Footy4Hope or its organizers.