UC Irvine Esports Terms of Use

1. Introduction

UC Irvine Esports (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a program of the University of California, Irvine, managed by Student Center & Event Services. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the UC Irvine Esports website (“Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by applicable University of California and UC Irvine policies. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Permitted Use

This Site is intended to provide information about UC Irvine Esports, including programs, events, news, and opportunities. You may browse, download, and share information from the Site for lawful, non-commercial, educational, or personal purposes consistent with these Terms and University of California policies.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful or prohibited purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, servers, or systems.
• Disrupt or interfere with the security, functionality, or operation of the Site.
• Post, transmit, or distribute any material that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise noted, all materials on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—are owned or controlled by the Regents of the University of California and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

You may download or print material for personal, educational, or research use provided that proper attribution is given to UC Irvine Esports and that the material is not modified or used for commercial purposes.

All UC Irvine and University of California marks, logos, and names are trademarks of the Regents of the University of California. You may not use these marks without prior written authorization.

Third-Party Links and Content

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including but not limited to Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and other platforms associated with esports activities. These external sites are not operated or controlled by us.

We provide these links for convenience only and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party platforms is subject to their respective terms of use and privacy policies.

Future Interactive Features

Future versions of this Site may include user login features (e.g., through GGLeap), rankings, or other interactive components. Any such features will be subject to these Terms as updated at that time. Users will be notified of significant changes to usage requirements when these features are introduced.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all information provided on it are offered “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UC Irvine Esports, Student Center & Event Services, and the Regents of the University of California shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your access to or use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so portions of this section may not apply to you.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation or mediation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Orange County, California.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive digital experience for all users. Visit UC Irvine’s digital accessibility standards for more information.

If you encounter accessibility barriers or have questions about these Terms, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

Mark Deppe
Program Director, UC Irvine Esports
Student Center & Event Services
University of California, Irvine
Email: mdeppe@uci.edu
Phone: (949) 824-9098