Terms of service

MeanSalad Terms – Plain Language Summary

Here is what you need to know:

• We provide software tools to help manage softball leagues.
• We do not operate leagues.
• We do not collect league fees.
• Payments between teams or players are handled outside our system.
• Subscriptions are non-refundable.
• Service interruptions can happen.
• You are responsible for backing up important data.
• Disputes are resolved through arbitration in North Carolina, not in court.
• We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 13.

This summary is not the full legal agreement. Please read the complete Terms of Service for details.

Effective Date

March 1, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

MeanSalad.com (“Platform”) is owned and operated by Silver Coast Communications, Inc., 7199 Beach Drive SW, Suite 5, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the Platform, creating an account, or purchasing a subscription, you agree to these Terms of Service.

Nature of the Platform

MeanSalad.com is a subscription-based software platform providing tools for managing softball leagues.

  • We do not operate leagues.
  • We do not enforce league rules.
  • We do not supervise players or coaches.
  • We do not resolve disputes.

No Handling of League Participant Payments

MeanSalad.com does not process or manage payments between league participants. Payments made via Venmo or other platforms occur entirely outside our system.

  • We are not a bank.
  • We are not a payment processor.
  • We are not an escrow service.

We are not liable for payment disputes, fraud, or financial loss between users.

Subscription Terms

Billing

Subscriptions may be billed monthly, annually, or per season.

Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled prior to renewal.

No Refund Policy

All subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by law.

Account Responsibilities

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must provide accurate information.
  • You are responsible for account security.

Service Availability & Data Loss

The Platform is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or permanent data storage.

Users are responsible for maintaining independent backups of critical league data.

Artificial Intelligence Disclaimer

AI-assisted tools may generate schedules or recommendations. Outputs may contain errors and should not be relied upon as authoritative.

Acceptable Use

  • No unlawful activity
  • No reverse engineering
  • No scraping or automated extraction

Intellectual Property

All software and content are owned exclusively by Silver Coast Communications, Inc.

Limitation of Liability 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS.”

THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SILVER COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR:

• LOSS OF DATA
• LOSS OF REVENUE
• LOSS OF LEAGUE FEES
• LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
• REPUTATIONAL HARM
• PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS ARISING FROM LEAGUE ACTIVITY
• CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES

TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR
• $100

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from claims arising from your use of the Platform.

Binding Arbitration and Waiver of Class Actions

ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION.

Arbitration shall:

• Be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act
• Be conducted in Brunswick County, North Carolina
• Be administered by a nationally recognized arbitration organization
• Be decided by a single arbitrator

YOU AND THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY WAIVE:

• THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL
• THE RIGHT TO FILE OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION
• THE RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS WITH OTHER USERS

Arbitration shall proceed on an individual basis only.

The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or exemplary damages.

If any portion of this clause is deemed unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of North Carolina.

Contact Information

Silver Coast Communications, Inc.
7199 Beach Drive SW, Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Email: info@meansalad.com
Phone: (910) 477-3725