Five Iron App - Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: May 4th, 2025
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Five Iron App (“App”), a platform operated by Five Iron App LLC (“Company”, “we”, or “us”). The App facilitates participation in skill-based virtual golf competitions with entry fees and prize pools (“Tournaments”). By creating an account or entering a Tournament, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our separate Tournament Rules, which may change from time to time without notice.
1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age and physically located in a jurisdiction where participation in skill-based contests for cash prizes is legal.
- You may not enter into or participate in a Tournament if you are located in a Prohibited Jurisdiction.
- You are solely responsible for compliance with local laws. Participation is void where prohibited.
2. Nature of Competitions
- All Tournaments on the App are games of skill involving virtual golf play through authorized simulations.
- Tournament formats may include:
- Gross Scoring: Based on total strokes.
- Net Scoring: Uses player handicaps to calculate adjusted scores. For example, a 10 handicap may win over a 0 handicap with more strokes, based on a fair play adjustment.
3. Entry Fees & Prize Structures
- Entry into a Tournament requires payment of an Entry Fee, which is split into:
- A Registration Fee retained by Five Iron App LLC to cover operational costs.
- A Prize Pool Contribution distributed to winners based on tournament outcomes.
- Prize payouts follow a tiered payout structure similar to poker tournaments, awarding top-ranked players a percentage of the Prize Pool. Specific payout structures are disclosed in the tournament lobby.
- Entry Fees are non-refundable once a Tournament begins.
4. Tournament Rules
- Each Tournament is governed by a separate set of Tournament Rules that cover scoring, tie-breakers, handicaps, disqualification criteria, and gameplay mechanics.
- The Tournament Rules are incorporated by reference into these Terms.
- The Company reserves the right to update Tournament Rules at any time, without prior notice. Your continued participation constitutes acceptance of those changes.
5. Handicaps & Fair Play
- For Net Tournaments, players must submit valid handicap data, which may be verified through gameplay history or third-party services.
- The Company reserves the right to:
- Adjust handicaps based on performance history.
- Investigate suspected manipulation.
- Suspend or disqualify players engaging in conduct that undermines fair competition.
6. Payouts & Taxes
- Prize money is deposited to users’ in-app wallets and may be withdrawn via approved payment methods, subject to identity, eligibility, and location verification.
- Deductions
- Tournament Entry Fee
- Wallet Load Fee
- Wallet Unload Fee
- Players are responsible for reporting adn paying all applicable taxes on winnings.
7. Dispute Resolution & Match Integrity
- All Tournament outcomes are determined by Five Iron App LLC in its sole discretion based on simulator data and App performance records.
- Disputes must be reported within 24 hours of Tournament completion via the App’s help system.
- For legal claims, you agree to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and waive your right to a jury trial or class action. Arbitration will be conducted in New York.
8. Compliance With Laws
- By using the App to enter Tournaments, you represent that:
- You are legally allowed to participate in skill-based competitions in your jurisdiction.
- You will not use VPNs or falsify your location or age.
- You are not on any list of restricted or prohibited persons under U.S. or international law.
- The App uses geolocation tools to enforce eligibility and will restrict access in prohibited jurisdictions.
9. Platform Integrity
- You agree not to:
- Interfere with or manipulate simulator software or App functionality.
- Use bots, scripts, or any automated systems.
- Create multiple accounts for the purpose of gaining advantage.
Violations may result in account suspension, disqualification, forfeiture of winnings, and legal action.
10. Limitation of Liability
- The App and all tournaments are provided “as-is,” without warranties of any kind.
- In no event shall Five Iron App LLC be liable for any indirect, or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility.
11. Modifications
- We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the App or website and take effect immediately.
- Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance.
12. Contact Information
Questions? Reach out to:
Five Iron App LLC 883 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 3. NEW YORK, NY 10001