terms of use
Effective Date: June 16, 2026
Welcome to The Clutch Collective website ("Website"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website and any related services, programs, events, content, resources, or features offered by The Clutch Collective ("The Clutch Collective," "we," "our," or "us").
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Website.
About The Clutch Collective
The Clutch Collective is a community, educational, leadership development, and advocacy organization that engages current and former athletes in women’s sports. The Website provides information, resources, educational content, event opportunities, community engagement tools, and membership-related services.
Certain features, programs, or resources may be available only to approved members or participants.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
Membership and Participation
Certain portions of the Website, programs, events, or resources may be available only to approved members or participants.
The Clutch Collective reserves the right to establish, modify, or remove membership eligibility requirements at any time.
Submission of an application does not guarantee membership, participation, or access to any specific program, event, or opportunity.
We reserve the right to approve, deny, suspend, revoke, or terminate membership or participation at our discretion where necessary to:
Protect participant safety;
Preserve community integrity;
Enforce these Terms;
Protect organizational operations and mission.
Membership benefits, offerings, and opportunities may change at any time without notice.
User Accounts
Certain Website features may require account registration.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to maintain the accuracy of such information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.
The Clutch Collective may suspend or disable accounts that are compromised, inactive, misleading, or used in violation of these Terms.
Permitted Use
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
Violate any applicable law or regulation;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or systems;
Interfere with Website operations or security;
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful technology;
Use automated systems to scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website;
Impersonate another person or organization;
Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality.
Community Standards and Athlete Participation
The Clutch Collective seeks to cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and equity-centered community.
Users agree not to engage in:
Harassment or bullying;
Discrimination, hate speech, or hateful conduct;
Threats, intimidation, or retaliation;
Defamation or knowingly false statements;
Doxxing or unauthorized sharing of personal information;
Impersonation of another individual or organization;
Disruptive, abusive, or harmful conduct.
We reserve the right to remove content, restrict participation, suspend accounts, terminate memberships, or take other appropriate action when conduct is inconsistent with these standards or the mission and values of The Clutch Collective.
Decisions regarding community participation are made in the sole discretion of The Clutch Collective.
User Content and Submissions
Users may submit applications, biographies, photographs, videos, testimonials, comments, survey responses, event materials, and other content ("User Content").
You retain ownership of your User Content.
By submitting User Content, you grant The Clutch Collective a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise use such content in connection with its programs, events, communications, educational activities, fundraising efforts, promotional materials, and organizational mission.
You represent and warrant that:
You own or control all rights necessary to submit the User Content;
The User Content does not violate any law or third-party rights;
You have obtained all necessary permissions from individuals appearing in submitted materials.
The Clutch Collective reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review, remove, edit, or refuse User Content at any time.
Athlete Voices and Organizational Positions
The Clutch Collective values athlete expression and encourages diverse perspectives.
Statements, opinions, content, and viewpoints expressed by members, speakers, contributors, participants, or partners do not necessarily reflect the views of The Clutch Collective, its leadership, staff, board members, sponsors, or affiliates.
Participation in The Clutch Collective does not imply organizational endorsement of any individual position, campaign, public statement, or advocacy effort.
Educational Content Disclaimer
Content made available through the Website, including trainings, webinars, workshops, toolkits, articles, research, presentations, podcasts, and other resources, is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Such content does not constitute legal, financial, medical, mental health, employment, tax, or other professional advice.
Users should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances.
Events and Programs
Registration for an event, training, workshop, gathering, or program does not guarantee attendance or participation.
The Clutch Collective reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, relocate, or discontinue any event, program, speaker, schedule, or offering at any time.
Participation in programs and events is voluntary. Participants assume responsibility for their own conduct and decision-making during participation.
Additional waivers, releases, or participation agreements may be required for certain activities.
Intellectual Property
All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio recordings, publications, educational materials, branding, designs, and other content, is owned by or licensed to The Inclusion Playbook for The Clutch Collective and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Except as expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, publish, transmit, or create derivative works from Website content without prior written permission.
Copyright Complaints
The Clutch Collective respects intellectual property rights.
If you believe material on the Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please submit written notice including:
Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification of the allegedly infringing material;
Your contact information;
A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized;
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate.
Notices may be submitted to: hello@theclutchcollective.org
Third-Party Links and Resources
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.
These links are provided solely for convenience. The Clutch Collective does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, services, or practices.
Use of third-party resources is at your own risk.
Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content, services, resources, and materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Clutch Collective disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, and availability.
The Clutch Collective makes no representation or warranty that:
The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free;
Defects will be corrected;
The Website is free from viruses or harmful components;
Information provided is complete, accurate, or current.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Clutch Collective and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, affiliates, sponsors, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:
Use of the Website;
Inability to access the Website;
Participation in programs or events;
Reliance on Website content;
User Content or third-party content.
If liability cannot be excluded, our total liability shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Clutch Collective and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, affiliates, sponsors, partners, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:
Your use of the Website;
Your participation in programs or events;
Your User Content;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of any applicable law or third-party right.
Suspension and Termination
The Clutch Collective may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Website, programs, events, memberships, or services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violations of these Terms or conduct inconsistent with the mission and values of the organization.
Accessibility
The Clutch Collective is committed to making its Website accessible to all users and welcomes feedback regarding accessibility barriers or concerns.
Accessibility inquiries may be directed to: hello@theclutchcollective.org
Changes to the Website
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or remove any portion of the Website, content, programs, services, or features at any time without notice.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Any revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the District of Columbia without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
The parties agree to first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through informal discussions.
Any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington, DC, and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
Failure by The Clutch Collective to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.
Reservation of Rights
The Clutch Collective reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.
Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
The Clutch Collective hello@theclutchcollective.org