1. Eligibility & User Accounts
-Eligibility: You must meet all applicable requirements, certifications, and age regulations required by the Collegiate Hockey Federation and relevant governing bodies to apply for or accept officiating assignments through this platform.
-Account Security: If you create an account on acchlrefs.com, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.
-Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your account information promptly as changes occur.
2. Officiating Assignments & Independent Contractor Status
-Independent Contractor Status: Registration with ACCHL Officials / ACC Hockey Officials Association or use of this website does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture. Officials operate as independent contractors.
-Assignments & Scheduling: Game assignments, schedules, and fee structures are managed according to league rules, availability, and performance evaluations. Assignment offers are subject to change, cancellation, or reassignment at our discretion or due to game schedule changes.
-Code of Conduct: Registered officials are expected to adhere to all professional standards, codes of conduct, game rules, and ethics set forth by the Collegiate Hockey Federation and governing officiating bodies. Failure to comply may result in suspension or removal from the platform.
3. Acceptable Use of the Site
You agree to use acchlrefs.com only for lawful purposes related to hockey officiating administration. You agree not to:
-Use the site to transmit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
-Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, other user accounts, or connected systems and networks.
-Disrupt, overload, or interfere with the proper functioning or security of the website.
-Scrape, collect, or harvest user information or assignment data without express authorization.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, features, logos, text, graphics, and software on acchlrefs.com are the property of the Collegiate Hockey Federation, ACCHL Officials, or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, scheduling platforms, or sports governing bodies (e.g., USA Hockey). We do not control or endorse these third-party services and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranties
-"As Is" Basis: The website and its services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
-Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Collegiate Hockey Federation, ACCHL Officials, its officers, directors, and administrators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of (or inability to use) this site or participation in officiating services.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Collegiate Hockey Federation, ACCHL Officials, ACC Hockey Officials Association, and their respective directors, officers, and administrators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms, your use of the website, or your conduct as an official.
8. Termination & Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to acchlrefs.com at any time, with or without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms, harms the organization, or compromises the integrity of game officiating administration.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Collegiate Hockey Federation operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: IT@acchlrefs.com
