Terms and Conditions

Last updated: November 2024

General

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the EXP Golf website, your membership in the league, and participation in any events, tournaments, or other programs offered by EXP Golf (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing the website, registering as a member, or participating in any event hosted by or associated with EXP Golf, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. Any use of EXPGOLF.ORG in connection with your employment constitutes a representation and warranty that you have the authority to bind your employer to these Terms of Use.
These Terms establish a legally binding agreement between you (or, if a minor, your parent or legal guardian) and EXP Golf They outline the rights and responsibilities of members, players, parents, and guardians, including but not limited to rules for event participation, payment obligations, and acceptable use of the website. The objective of these Terms is to ensure a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for all participants while protecting the rights and integrity of EXP Golf and its affiliated partners.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the website, registering for membership, or participating in any events organized by EXP Golf.

Definitions

The website (“EXPGOLF.ORG” or “EXP website”), operated by EXP Series LLC (“EXP”, “EXP Golf”, or the “League”) on the World Wide Web of the Internet, consists of information services and content provided by EXP, its affiliates, and other third parties.
The “EXP Membership” signifies the annual membership in EXP Golf League that all junior golfers must obtain prior to participation in EXP Golf events operated or associated by EXP in the United States and other global locations. It also signifies a member's access to the services and corresponding rights, privileges and benefit of participating in the junior golf league.
“Player Dashboard” refers to the private, member-specific portal on the EXP website that provides Members with key member-related functions such as tournament registration and withdrawal, as well as the ability to track key performance metrics, ranking and playing history.
“Junior Golfer”, “Player”, “Member” or “User” refers to any individual who accesses or uses the EXP Golf website, registers for membership, or participates in any events, programs, or services offered by EXP Golf. This includes but is not limited to players, parents or legal guardians of players, and any other individuals interacting with EXP Golf online or in person.
“You” means each person who establishes a connection to EXP for access to and use of the services and corresponding rights, privileges and benefits of EXP Membership.

Changes to Content and Terms and Conditions

EXP reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time as it sees fit. In the case that EXP makes changes to content or the Terms and Conditions of use and service, your continued EXP membership or your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of any adjustment to these terms. EXP shall also have the right at any time to impose new conditions, including, but not limited to, adding fees and charges for use. Such changes or modifications shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by means including, but not limited to, posting on EXPGOLF.ORG, or by electronic or conventional mail, or by any other means by which EXP may publicize notice thereof.
If there are any changes to our terms and conditions, including our privacy policy, we will announce that these changes have been made on our home page and on other key places on our website. If there are any changes in how we use our site customers' Personally Identifiable Information, notification by email will be made to those affected by the change. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on our site 30 days prior to these changes taking place. You are therefore advised to re-read this statement on a regular basis.
EXP shall also have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect or feature of our website, including, but not limited to, content, hours of availability, and equipment needed for access or use. These Terms and Conditions do not necessarily reflect the terms that govern other websites that are operated by EXP, its affiliates or parent company.

League Eligibility

Eligibility to participate in EXP Golf is open to junior golfers who meet the Competitive Eligibility Requirements of EXP, most recently published in November 2024. Requirements include:

A player must be between the ages of 11 and 21 prior to the end of the final round of a given tournament to be eligible to compete in the tournament.
A player must have never played professionally nor earned an income from playing golf.
A player must not have graduated college. More specifically, a player must still be NCAA eligible. Players who have started college are eligible to compete in select events, given that player meets all other eligibility criteria.
A player must be a member of EXP to compete in EXP events.

Annual Membership

Junior golfers may obtain an EXP Membership by signing up for one on the website, a paying the annual EXP Membership Fee, which covers a 12-month period from the date of payment.
Expiration and Renewal: Memberships automatically expire after 12 months. Renewals require payment of a new membership fee.
Members are required to provide accurate information during registration and update as necessary.
Members are granted exclusive access to the EXP Player Dashboard located in the Member-only portal on the website, which allows members to register for tournaments. Other member benefits may include but are not limited to have eligibility to compete in events and earn XP to count towards your overall ranking, and special perks throughout the year like giveaways and prizes.

Tournament Participation & Registration

Members may register for League Events on their Player Dashboard on the website - a private members-only page that can only be accessed with the members login credentials.
Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with how to navigate the Player Dashboard to perform such key member-specific functions including but not limited to tournament registration.
Registration Deadline: Members may register for tournaments from their Player Dashboard on the website prior to the Tournament Registration Deadline. The Tournament Registration Deadline for each Tournament is typically published on the Tournament Microsite on website, as well as the Tournament Fact Sheet and various other places within the EXP digital ecosystem that relate to the event.
Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the key deadlines such as the Registration Deadline for each event they wish to enter.

Fees & Payment Terms

Membership Fees: Junior golfers are required to sign up for an annual EXP Membership and pay the annual Membership Fee on the website. The membership covers a 12-month period from the date of payment. The Membership Fee is a one-time annual fee that grants junior golfers access to the EXP Golf League and its associated benefits. The Membership Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Tournament Entry Fees: To complete registration into an EXP event, members must pay the Tournament Entry Fee, which like the EXP Membership, is facilitated through the website with the assistance of Stripe, a well-respected payment processor. The Tournament Entry Fee may differ from tournament to tournament. The Tournament Entry covers a player's participation in the event (more specifically, the green fee), and unless clearly stated at checkout or on the Tournament Microsite, does not include meals, transportation, accommodation, or additional goods or services offered by EXP or the host golf club.
Payment Methods: All payments, including membership and tournament entry fees, are processed via credit card on the website, unless clearly stated at checkout or on the Tournament Microsite. EXP uses Stripe as a payment partner to provide security and convenience to its users. Processing fees and taxes may be charged per jurisdiction or by the payment processor, in addition to the Membership Fee price.
Changes to Fees: EXP Golf reserves the right to change its annual Membership Fee and Tournament Entry Fees with notice.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Withdrawal Deadline: Members may withdraw from a tournament from their Player Dashboard on the website but must do so prior to the Tournament Withdrawal Deadline. The Withdrawal Deadline for each tournament is typically published on the event's Tournament Microsite on the website, as well as the Tournament Fact Sheet and various other pages across the EXP digital ecosystem related to the event.
Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the key deadlines such as the Withdrawal Deadline for each event they wish to enter.
Refunds: Members who withdraw from an event prior to the Withdrawal Deadline will be refunded in full, less the payment processor service fee. EXP processes all refunds within 1-2 business day, however it may take longer for your money to be returned to your bank per bank policy.
Annual EXP Membership fees are non-refundable.
Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the League's official Withdrawal and Refund Policy, the full version of which can be found at www.expgolf.org/policies/withdrawals-and-refunds or by clicking here.
Billing and Receipts: Members are provided an invoice by EXP, which can be found on the Player Dashboard. Members are encouraged to retain proof of payment, and any email confirmations received.
Data Collection: EXP does not collect any financial data, credit card information or any other details of the like during the payment process. Stripe is a third-party service provider, and you agree to use Stripe's service at your own risk, wholly independent of EXP liability. For the complete information about our Privacy Policy, please refer to www.expgolf.org/policies/privacy-policy or by clicking here.
Members are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the key deadlines such as the Withdrawal Deadline for each event they wish to enter.

Changes and Modifications

The League reserves the right to modify event details (dates, venues, entry fees) at any time. Such changes will be published on the event details section of the Tournament Microsite on the website and may be communicated to members by email.
It is the responsibility of members to stay informed of changes as announced by the League.
EXP also reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time as it sees fit. In the case that EXP makes changes to content or the Terms and Conditions of use and service, your continued EXP membership or your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of any adjustment to these terms. EXP shall also have the right at any time to impose new conditions, including, but not limited to, adding fees and charges for use. Such changes or modifications shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by means including, but not limited to, posting on EXPGOLF.ORG, or by electronic or conventional mail, or by any other means by which EXP may publicize notice thereof.
If there are any changes to our terms and conditions, including our privacy policy, we will announce that these changes have been made on our home page and on other key places on our website. If there are any changes in how we use our site customers' Personally Identifiable Information, notification by email will be made to those affected by the change. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on our site 30 days prior to these changes taking place. You are therefore advised to re-read this statement on a regular basis.
EXP shall also have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect or feature of our website, including, but not limited to, content, hours of availability, and equipment needed for access or use. These Terms and Conditions do not necessarily reflect the terms that govern other websites that are operated by EXP, its affiliates or parent company.

Communication and Notifications

Email and Digital Communications: It is the responsibility of members to check all communications from the League for important updates and announcements relating to topics that may Include but are not limited to changes in tournament details.
No Liability for Missed Notifications: The League is not responsible for missed communications if members do not review emails or other notifications.

Player and Parent Conduct

Members, including parents and players are expected to always uphold the League's Official Code of Conduct, both in digital spaces, such as while on the internet, and in physical spaces such as while at EXP-related events.
Should a parent or player's conduct be seen to break the EXP Code of Conduct at any time, EXP reserves the right to interpret, assess and decide the consequences as they relate to the status of the player's Membership and/or a given tournament registration. This term survives the annual term of the Membership.
Venue Rules: All participants and their families must follow the rules and guidelines of the host venue.
Future Bans: EXP reserves the right to ban a player and/or parent from acquiring a EXP Membership in the future or attend EXP-related events at any time, with or without a refund per the sole discretion of EXP Golf.
Members, both players and parents, are responsible for understanding themselves with the League's official Code of Conduct, which can be found at www.expgolf.org/policies/code-of-conduct or by clicking here.
For more information about the League's official Withdrawal and Refund Policy, please refer to www.expgolf.org/policies/withdrawals-and-refunds or by clicking here.

Rankings and Points System

Members are ranked on the Official Ranking of EXP Golf (the “XP System”). EXP's official ranking uses a multi-variate algorithm to rank players according to both performance history and relative playing metrics. For this reason, members may be ranked without competing in an EXP tournament. Designed in partnership with mathematicians specializing in ranking athletic performance, the XP System incorporates sound mathematical methods of statistical ranking based for predicting a player's performance, skill and ability. The algorithm looks at performance history and playing metrics from three categories and applies a specific formula for calculating the total XP (experience points) a player earns for the given category. These categories are:

League Events: XP is awarded for participation and performance in League Events. The amount of XP earned depends on the player's finish in the event and the status level of the event, with the higher status level events awarding more XP per finish. The status level for an event is based on the level of competition and other factors such as course difficulty and weather conditions. Status levels are determined by the League Office following each event and are published on the Tournament Microsite. Each status level applies a specific “Points per Finish” conversion table to the event, which determines the XP earned for each finish. The Points per Finish conversion tables for each status level can be found on the EXP website and are updated from time to time.
The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR): XP is awarded to players based on their real-time Relative Global Strokes as is listed on TUGR's website (www.tugr.org). Players are awarded points based on a relative ranking and standard scoring method. Players are first assigned a base number of points according to how they rank amongst other EXP players in their division in terms of Relative Global Strokes. Then, a multiplier is applied which represents how many standard deviations the player's Relative Global Strokes fall above or below the mean of all EXP players' Relative Global Strokers. Player's XP earned from this category is updated weekly (Wednesday or Thursday of each week), following TUGR's own weekly release of updates. Players relative rank and standard scores multipliers are then re-calculated to output an updated XP for the category.
World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR): XP is awarded to players based on their real-time WAGR. Players are awarded points based on the official WAGR-to-XP conversion table, which can be found on the EXP website. Player's XP earned from this category is updated weekly (Wednesday or Thursday of each week), following WAGR's own weekly release of updates. Players relative rank and standard scores multipliers are then re-calculated to output an updated XP for the category.

By design, the algorithm does not weight each of the three categories equally. As part of its mission, EXP emphasizes participation in all junior golf events, not just those conducted by the League. Therefore, while players can earn XP by performing well in league events, the algorithm greatly favors a player's TUGR and WAGR metrics for calculating their overall XP and ranking.
Inactive Status: When a player's membership expires, the player will remain ranked for 6 months following the date of expiration, and their XP earned from their real-time TUGR and WAGR metrics will be updated each week. However, only active members are eligible to earn XP from performance in EXP league events.
From time to time, players may receive invitations to special events based on their XP and overall ranking.

Responsible Members and Website Users

EXP Golf is committed to providing a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for all members and users of the website. To achieve this, all members and users are expected to adhere to the following responsibilities:

Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their login information.
Members shall not post or transmit through the website any material which violates or infringes in any way upon the rights of others; which is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable; which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law; or which, without EXP's express and written prior approval, contains advertising or any solicitation with respect to products or services.
Members shall not disrupt or interfere with the source code of the website so as to drain its resources through infecting a virus, denial of service attacks, or forms of excessive use, manipulate or destruct or reconstruct the source code of the website, adapt in any way the website or servers or networks connected to the website or disobey any policies or procedures or regulations of networks connected to the website.
Members who have questions relating to any Member Responsibilities described in this Terms and Conditions, or require assistance with the website, the Plater Dashboard or any of its features or content, are encouraged to contact the Player Support Team for questions at team@expgolf.org.

Disqualification and Cancellation of Membership

In addition to termination resulting from breach of the League's official Code of Conduct, EXP reserves the right to disqualify a player from a tournament and cancel their tournament registration at any time per its sole discretion, with or without a refund.
EXP reserves the right to confiscate, suspend and terminate a player's Membership, which includes all EXP member privileges, rights and services, at any time per its sole discretion, with or without a refund.
By cancelling a player's membership, their access to the website and the Player Dashboard may be blocked, without cause or notice, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your account. All provisions of this Agreement that, by their nature, should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Intellectual Property & Licensed Trademarks

This site and the original content, features, and functionality within including all media, graphic design, artwork, concepts, ideas, logos, expressions, trademarks are owned by EXP and are protected by international copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. Only authorized persons who send a written request, and are approved by written permission only, coming directly from EXP ownership, may use any of the original content, features, and functionality within this site for any purposes other than those for which they were intended. Unauthorized use, copying, redistribution, retransmission, publication or commercial exploitation of downloaded material is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
EXP is the trademark of EXP used here under license. All rights are reserved by the respective rights holders. All other trademarks appearing on EXPGOLF.ORG are the property of their respective owners

Copyright Policies

EXP respects the rights of all copyright holders and, in this regard, EXP has adopted and implemented a policy that provides for the termination in appropriate circumstances of access and use by users who infringe the rights of copyright holders. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide EXP's Copyright Agent the following information: (i) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; (ii) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site; (iii) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit EXP to locate the material; (iv) Information reasonably sufficient to permit EXP to contact the complaining party; (v) A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (vi) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. For copyright inquiries, please contact: Copyright Agent, EXP,admin@expgolf.org. For web posting, reprint, transcript or licensing requests for EXP material, please contactadmin@expgolf.org. For any questions or requests other than copyright issues or licensing requests, please contactadmin@expgolf.org.

Our Diligence

The information transmitted or made available within the website is the sole opinion of the author. Additionally, the site and its components are offered for informational purposes only. While providing our services, EXP is extremely diligent, professional and responsible, so that the chances of making unintentional mistakes or errors along the way are mitigated as best as possible.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless EXP, its parent company, its subsidiaries, and their respective affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the use of the website by you or any third party.

Third Party Content and Advertisement Policy

EXP may display the licensed marks and information of our corporate sponsors and partners, and their products and services; within our site, elsewhere on the Internet, at EXP events or in other EXP-related offline spaces, as a part of the service EXP provides these corporate sponsors and partners in exchange for their financial support of EXP. EXP is very selective when choosing corporate sponsors and partners, as here at EXP we take our reputation and credibility very seriously. We only endorse products and services that we believe in and that we believe our members may find interesting. By accessing this website and by use of EXP services you agree not to hold EXP liable for any confusion or damages caused by its corporate sponsors or partners through your own interpretation of the information made available to you by EXP, or through your purchase or use of their products or services.
Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers, you or any other user of EXPGOLF.ORG, are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and not of EXP. Neither EXP, its parent companies, it subsidiaries or affiliates, nor any third-party provider of information, guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content, nor its merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

THE MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, EXP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXP (“EXP”) DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE AT ALL TIMES, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. EXP DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR APPROPRIATE FUNCTIONING. YOU (AND NOT EXP) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. THE INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BUT ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. THIS WEBSITE MAY BE LINKED TO OTHER WEBSITES, WHICH ARE NOT MAINTAINED BY EXP. EXP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OR SUITABILITY OF THOSE WEBSITES.
NEITHER EXP, ITS AFFILIATES, PARENT COMPANIES, ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OR DURATION, FOR ANY ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER DEFECTS IN, OR UNTIMELINESS OR INAUTHENTICITY OF, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN EXPGOLF.ORG, OR FOR ANY DELAY OR INTERRUPTION IN THE TRANSMISSION THEREOF TO YOU, OR FOR ANY CLAIMS OR LOSSES ARISING THEREFROM OR OCCASIONED THEREBY. IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE EXPGOLF.ORG.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be fully enforceable permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

Termination

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

Entire Agreement

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service). Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia. The mailing address of EXP Golf is 619 Founders Circle, Statesboro, GA 30458.

Privacy Policy

EXP Golf is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and users of the website. The League has a Privacy Policy in place to ensure that all personal data is collected, stored, and used in accordance with the law. The League is committed to the following principles:

The League only collects personal data to facilitate membership and event registration.
The League will never sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
The League will only use personal data for the purposes for which it was collected.
For this reason, the League may share information with third parties for event management purposes.
Please refer to the League’s Privacy Policy for more details on data use and protection, which can be found at www.expgolf.org/privacy-policy or by clicking here.

Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at team@expgolf.org.