Terms of Service

Welcome to Hawaii Golf Time ("HGT," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website at hawaiigolftime.com or submitting content through our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Content Submission & License Grant

By submitting video content, URLs, or any media ("Submitted Content") through the Hawaii Golf Time platform, you grant Hawaii Golf Time and its parent company, Hawaii Stream, a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to:

• View, review, and screen the Submitted Content for quality and appropriateness
• Clip, edit, remix, and create derivative works (including but not limited to short-form reels, highlight clips, and promotional materials)
• Distribute, publish, and display the derivative works on social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and any future platforms
• Feature the derivative works on the golf course's official social media channels, the Hawaii Golf Time network channels, and the Hawaii Golf Time OTT/streaming platform
• Use the Submitted Content for marketing and promotional purposes related to Hawaii Golf Time and participating golf courses

You retain full ownership of your original content. This license does not transfer ownership of your content to Hawaii Golf Time. You are free to continue using, distributing, and monetizing your original content on your own channels.

2. Creator Credit & Attribution

Hawaii Golf Time commits to crediting content creators in all derivative works we produce. This includes tagging your social media handle (@username), linking to your YouTube channel or social media profiles, and including your name or channel name in video descriptions and captions. You agree that this attribution constitutes fair and adequate credit for the license granted above.

3. Content Review & Right to Decline

Not all content submissions are guaranteed acceptance. Hawaii Golf Time reserves the sole and absolute right to:

• Review and screen all Submitted Content before any action is taken
• Decline, reject, or remove any Submitted Content for any reason, including but not limited to quality, appropriateness, relevance, or technical issues
• Determine which portions of Submitted Content, if any, are suitable for clipping and distribution
• Prioritize certain submissions over others based on content quality, creator reach, or other factors at our discretion

Submission of content does not create any obligation on the part of Hawaii Golf Time to use, clip, distribute, or otherwise act upon the Submitted Content.

4. Content Standards

All Submitted Content must comply with the following standards. Content that violates these standards will be rejected:

• No profanity, vulgar language, or offensive commentary
• No inappropriate, violent, or sexually explicit material
• No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
• No content that violates the rules or policies of the golf course where it was filmed
• No content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of any third party
• No content that depicts illegal activity or dangerous behavior on the golf course
• Content must have been filmed at a golf course listed on the Hawaii Golf Time directory

5. Voucher & Rewards Program

Vouchers, certificates, credits, swag, and other rewards ("Rewards") are issued entirely at the discretion of Hawaii Golf Time and the participating golf course.

• Submission of content does not guarantee any Reward
• Rewards are only issued for content that has been reviewed, approved, and processed by Hawaii Golf Time
• The type, value, and availability of Rewards are determined by the participating golf course and may change at any time without notice
• Rewards may include, but are not limited to: discounts on future rounds, pro shop credits, merchandise (shirts, hats, etc.), range balls, or other items
• For creators who are not returning to the golf course within a reasonable timeframe, a swag-by-mail option may be available at the discretion of the golf course (size and color preferences will be accommodated when possible)
• Rewards are non-transferable and have no cash value unless otherwise stated
• Rewards may have expiration dates set by the participating golf course
• Hawaii Golf Time reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Rewards program at any time

6. Creator Representations & Warranties

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the original creator and owner of the Submitted Content, or you have obtained all necessary permissions and releases from any individuals appearing in the content
• The Submitted Content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party
• You have the legal right and authority to grant the license described in Section 1
• All information provided in your submission (name, email, social media handles, etc.) is accurate and truthful
• The Submitted Content was filmed at the golf course you indicated in your submission

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hawaii Golf Time, Hawaii Stream, their officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your Submitted Content, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hawaii Golf Time shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform or participation in the content collaboration program, regardless of the cause of action.

9. Golf Course Partner Terms

Golf courses participating in the Hawaii Golf Time program ("Partners") agree to separate partnership agreements governing the terms of their participation, including but not limited to monthly service fees, onboarding fees, content clip processing fees, social media account access, and voucher/reward allocations. These Terms of Service apply to content creators and website visitors; Partner terms are governed by separate agreements.

10. Modifications to Terms

Hawaii Golf Time reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of the State of Hawaii.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].