Athlete Terms

1. Definitions

• Platform: the website and technical services provided by Throwdown enabling the connection between Organisers and Athletes.
• Athlete: any natural person registering for and taking part in a Competition via the Platform.
• Organiser: any natural or legal person organising a Competition and using the Platform to manage registrations.
• Competition / Event: any sports competition organised by an Organiser and for which registrations are managed via the Platform.
• Ticket: the right to register for a Competition, materialised by a payment transaction made via the Platform.

2. Purpose

Throwdown is a platform allowing Athletes to:

• discover and register for competitions,
• pay online via Stripe,
• access practical information (schedule, venues, check-in),
• view live rankings.

Throwdown acts solely as a technical intermediary. The main registration contract binds the Athlete directly to the Organiser.

3. Athlete account

• Creating an account is reserved for people aged at least 15, the age at which a person can consent alone to an online service under article 8 GDPR and article 45 of the French data protection act.
• Creating an account requires accurate and up-to-date information (first name, last name, email, date of birth, etc.).
• The Athlete is responsible for the confidentiality of their credentials.
• An account may be suspended in the event of fraud, abusive use or non-compliance with these Terms.
• The Athlete agrees to receive electronic communications related to their registration, the event or the operation of the platform (transactional emails, notifications, messages).

3.1. Minor athletes

A minor Athlete can be registered for a Competition from the age of 8, provided the Organiser opens a category matching their age.

• An Athlete under 15 cannot create an account. Their registration is made from their legal guardian's account.
• Registering a minor Athlete, including between 15 and 18, requires the legal guardian to be identified (first name, last name, email, phone number) and to attest to their consent at registration time. That attestation is timestamped and kept as proof.
• The account holder who completes the registration contracts in their own name and is liable for the payment, including when the registered Athlete is a third party.
• The legal guardian remains responsible for the minor Athlete's compliance with the Organiser's rules. The Organiser may require a written authorisation or an additional medical certificate.

4. Registrations & Payments

• Unless the Flex option described below is purchased, registration is firm and final upon payment validation.
• Payments are processed by Stripe Connect. Throwdown does not store banking data.
• The price paid includes Throwdown fees and Stripe fees.

4.1. Flex option (refundable cancellation)

When the Organiser offers it, the Athlete may purchase, at registration only, a paid Flex option. Its price is set by the Organiser and is added to the price of the Ticket. This option cannot be added after purchase and its price is never refunded.

The Flex option grants a right to a partial refund of the entry price, excluding the Flex option and excluding Throwdown and Stripe fees, in case of cancellation. The refundable amount is determined at the time of the request according to the following schedule, calculated relative to the Event start date:

• 100% of the entry price if the request is made 31 days or more before the Event,
• 50% of the entry price if the request is made between 30 and 7 days before the Event,
• no refund if the request is made less than 7 days before the Event.

The cancellation request is made from the Athlete area, then approved by the Organiser who processes the refund under the terms of article 8. Without the Flex option, no cancellation or refund can be requested through the Platform.

5. Rankings & Scores

• Results are entered and validated by the Organiser.
• Throwdown does not guarantee the accuracy of scores and declines all liability in the event of an error or sporting dispute.

6. Intellectual property

All content, interfaces, trademarks and features of the Throwdown platform are protected by intellectual property law. Any unauthorised reproduction, representation, modification, publication or adaptation is prohibited.

7. Athlete responsibilities

• provide accurate information at registration,
• comply with the rules set by the Organiser,
• have the physical ability necessary to participate, with personal insurance coverage if required.

8. Throwdown's liability

Throwdown provides only a technical service (ticketing, registrations, online ranking).

Throwdown does not guarantee continuous availability and cannot be held liable for temporary interruptions related to maintenance, technical incidents or third-party services (hosting, payments, etc.).

Throwdown is not the organiser of the competitions and assumes no responsibility regarding:

• the holding, quality or safety of the events,
• the sporting rules,
• refunds, which are the exclusive responsibility of the Organiser. Throwdown does not allow refunds of registrations, only cancellation.
• the cancellation, postponement or modification of an event, including in cases of force majeure. Responsibility lies exclusively with the Organiser.

In the event of a refund request, the Athlete must contact the Event Organiser directly. Any refunds must be handled outside the Throwdown platform, directly between the Organiser and the Athlete.

9. Personal data

• Athlete data is collected for the management of registrations, payments and results.
• It is shared with the Organiser for the management of the event.
• Some technical providers (including Stripe) may process data outside the European Union, in compliance with legal safeguards (standard contractual clauses, etc.).

For more details: see our Privacy Policy.

10. Right of withdrawal

In accordance with article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to leisure services provided on a specific date or for a specific period (such as competitions).

11. Modification & Termination

• The Athlete can delete their account at any time.
• Throwdown may suspend or terminate an account in the event of fraud, non-compliance with the Terms or circumvention of the system.

12. Governing law & Disputes

• The Terms are governed by French law.
• In the event of a consumer dispute, the Athlete may use a consumer mediator free of charge, in accordance with articles L.612-1 et seq. of the French Consumer Code.
• For any mediation request, the Athlete may contact Throwdown at contact@throwdown.live, which will forward the request to the competent mediator.
• Exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Throwdown's registered office, unless otherwise required by law.

13. Acceptance

By proceeding with payment, the Athlete declares that they have read, understood and accepted:

• these Terms,
• the Privacy Policy of Throwdown,
• and, where applicable, the Organiser's own terms of sale.