TERMS OF SERVICE

Orange County Wiffleball Code of Conduct

The Orange County Wiffleball code of conduct outlines the rules, principles, and guidelines of how players, members, nonmember and spectators should act when attending an Orange County Wiffleball event or interacting with an Orange County Wiffleball account, domain, or member, outside of an event. This code of conduct is for all members, spectators, participants, customers, (current & past). The code of conduct applies to each member of Orange County Wiffleball regardless of start date, contractual agreement or membership status. Failure to comply with the policies set forth may result in disciplinary action, which can include termination of membership, suspension from Orange County Wiffleball single game events, suspension from Orange County Wiffleball season events, and/or indefinite suspension from all Orange County Wiffleball events, games, and organizational gathers. ALL SALES ARE FINAL

RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE 

Orange County Wiffleball (“OCW”) reserves the right to refuse service or participation to any individual, including but not limited to members, non-members, players, attendees, or guests at any OCW-sponsored event, activity, or program. This right may be exercised at the sole discretion of OCW management when an individual’s conduct is determined to be in violation of the OCW Code of Conduct or otherwise detrimental to the integrity, safety, or enjoyment of the league and its community.

Grounds for refusal of service or participation may include, but are not limited to, rude, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior; inappropriate, threatening, or harassing comments or actions directed at OCW staff, members, players, or affiliates; verbal or physical threats or aggression toward any participant or representative of the organization; use of abusive or offensive language toward OCW organizers; inappropriate conduct or messaging communicated through OCW’s social media channels, email, or other digital platforms; defamatory or excessively negative public commentary directed at OCW, its members, or operations; acts of violence or attempted violence at any OCW event or directed at any OCW-affiliated individual; destruction, damage, or misuse of OCW property, equipment, or assets; and criminal behavior or civil actions that may adversely affect the league’s operations or reputation.

This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. OCW reserves the right to assess situations on a case-by-case basis and to take appropriate action—including refusal of service or participation—based on conduct that may not be explicitly listed above but is deemed inappropriate or harmful by OCW.

Non-Discrimination Policy

OCW is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The refusal of service or participation will never be based on race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE POLICY

You agree to the City of Irvine’s Alcohol and Drug use policy. The City of Irvine Alcohol & Drug policy states that Alcohol is prohibited within City parks without an approved permit from the Community Services Department (IMC 4-14-113 through 4-14-114). Smoking is limited to designated smoking areas only (IMC 4-10-512) You agree to the terms of the Alcohol & Drug use policy and understand that Orange County Wiffleball is not liable for actions the city takes in regard to violation of this policy. This includes fines and legal actions that are taken at the City of Irvine’s discretion. Violation of the alcohol & drug use policy may result in fines that Orange County Wiffleball may or may not have you, as an individual pay. Violation and/or abuse of the policy may end in termination of one’s Orange County Wiffleball membership. Participant will not be refunded any amount of registration fees or expenses if there is termination of membership due to violation of the Alcohol and Drug use policy.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION 

Failure to comply with the Orange County Wiffleball code of conduct will result in disciplinary action. Violation of the code of conduct can result in the following: a warning issued by the league commissioner or executive staff; immediate suspension and revoked membership status. Suspension can last a single day, single game, a period of months, and/or indefinitely. Revocation of membership status will not result in a refund or compensation of any kind.

NON COMPETE

Orange County Wiffleball prohibits the use of advertisement and solicitation of outside organizations and sports leagues. We prohibit the express act of solicitation that would benefit a competitor or businesses that aligns with Orange County Wiffleball’s interests. You agree that you will refrain from advertisement and/or solicitation of all outside organizations. This includes but is not limited to: word of mouth marketing, direct marketing (acted out as flyers, cards, banners etc.) direct recruitment during Orange County Wiffleball events. Specific businesses that are prohibited from this activity include: kickball leagues, other Wiffleball leagues, other adult softball/baseball leagues, pickleball leagues; this list includes the main business types that are exclude from solicitation activity while under agreement with Orange County Wiffleball; however this list is not exclusive or limited when applicable for this clause to be upheld. Failure to comply with the terms of the non-compete outlined above will result in immediate suspension and termination of one’s membership from Orange County Wiffleball. The participant will not be refunded any amount if suspension occurs due to violation of this policy. A participant may endure a season long, yearlong or indefinite suspension for violation the terms of this non-compete clause.

END OF SEASON AWARDS

The following is intended to outline the code of conduct regarding end of season awards. OC Wiffleball regular season awards are given out to those players who have exceptional seasons. Awards are determined on (3) three main factors: season stats/performance, players character, and player sportsmanship. The commissioner is the sole decision maker of all end of season awards. No other parties, board members, or outside counsel influences the decisions made regarding awards.

Regardless of exceptional statistics, performance, or exceptional Wiffleball play, a player will lose the right to win an award if there is a display of poor sportsmanship, character, and/or an act that violates the Orange County Wiffleball code of conduct. In addition, if a player expresses negative views, comments, or remarks towards the commissioner on the decisions that are made, the outspoken individual will lose the right to win an award in the upcoming season.