PILOT 50 TERMS & CONDITIONS

EdgeLock / BrineBrain Pilot 50 Match Logging Program

These Terms apply to players accepted into the Pilot 50 Program, including sponsored, compensated, reimbursed, or monetary participants.

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PILOT 50
 
1. Program Overview
By applying for, accepting, or participating in the Pilot 50 Program, the participant agrees to these Pilot 50 Terms & Conditions.
The Pilot 50 Program is a limited early-access testing and ambassador program operated by EdgeLock LLC and/or BrineBrain.
The purpose of the program is to collect real match data, product feedback, paddle setup feedback, player experience feedback, and performance-related information to help improve:

• EdgeLock products

• BrineBrain software

• Match reporting

• Paddle customization recommendations

• Player performance summaries

• Future pickleball-related products and services

Participation in the Pilot 50 Program does not guarantee sponsorship, compensation, employment, equity, ownership, future benefits, tournament reimbursement, or continued access to any product or service unless expressly agreed in writing by EdgeLock LLC.
 
2. Eligibility
To participate, players must:

• Be at least 13 years old

• Have parent or legal guardian consent if under 18

• Create a BrineBrain player profile

• Receive or be assigned a player number by EdgeLock or BrineBrain

• Accurately log pickleball match information

• Agree to these Terms & Conditions and any additional program rules

EdgeLock and BrineBrain may accept, reject, pause, or remove any participant from the Pilot 50 Program at their discretion.
 
3. Minor Participants
Players ages 13–17 may participate only with consent from a parent or legal guardian.
By allowing a minor to participate, the parent or guardian agrees that:

• They have reviewed and accepted these Terms

• They consent to the minor’s participation

• They consent to the collection and use of match logging information as described in these Terms

• They understand that the minor may receive early access products, program benefits, discounts, credits, or other non-cash perks

• They understand that any monetary compensation, if offered, may require additional paperwork and parent/guardian authorization

Players under 13 are not eligible for the Pilot 50 Program unless EdgeLock or BrineBrain creates a separate compliant process specifically for that age group.
 
4. Match Logging Requirements
Pilot 50 players are expected to log match information honestly and consistently.
To remain active, Pilot 50 players must generally log a minimum of 5 matches per week unless otherwise approved by EdgeLock or BrineBrain.
To receive full Pilot 50 benefits, players may be required to log at least 5 matches per week for 10 weeks.
Players may also be asked to log:

• Tournament matches

• League matches

• Recreational matches

• Practice matches

• Paddle setup changes

• Match outcomes

• Player feedback

• Product feedback

• Performance-related information

Logged information may include, but is not limited to:

• Win/loss results

• Singles or doubles play

• Player skill level or rating

• Paddle brand and model

• Serve errors

• Missed dinks

• Missed third shots

• Hand battle results

• Unforced errors

• ATPs, Ernies, Berts, or other tracked events

• Paddle weight placement

• Grip style

• General physical feedback such as soreness, comfort, fatigue, or injury-related limitations

Players agree not to knowingly submit false, misleading, inflated, copied, manipulated, or incomplete match logs.
 
5. Data Use and Ownership
By submitting match logs, feedback, surveys, paddle setup information, photos, videos, written comments, or other program-related information, the participant grants EdgeLock and BrineBrain the right to use that information for:

• Business development

• Product development

• Analytics

• Research

• Marketing

• Investor presentations

• Software improvement

• Paddle recommendation systems

• Internal decision-making

• Player reports

• Performance insights

• Future products and services

EdgeLock and BrineBrain may use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data without additional permission or compensation.
EdgeLock and BrineBrain will not intentionally sell personally identifying player match data to third parties without notice or permission, unless permitted by applicable law or covered by a separate privacy policy.
Participant data may be used to improve:

• BrineBrain match reports

• Player performance dashboards

• Paddle setup recommendations

• EdgeLock weight placement recommendations

• Product design

• Software features

• Marketing insights

• Facility, league, tournament, or sponsorship opportunities

Players understand that their submitted data may become part of EdgeLock and BrineBrain’s proprietary database, analysis systems, reports, product logic, and future business assets.
 
6. Feedback, Ideas, and Product Suggestions
Players may provide ideas, suggestions, feedback, paddle setup notes, product improvement ideas, software improvement ideas, or other recommendations.
By submitting feedback, the participant agrees that EdgeLock and BrineBrain may use, modify, develop, commercialize, or incorporate that feedback without owing royalties, ownership, credit, compensation, or additional approval unless there is a separate signed written agreement.
 
7. Confidentiality
Pilot 50 players may receive access to non-public information, prototype products, early software features, product concepts, paddle setup methods, internal reports, private testing materials, or other confidential information.
Participants agree not to share, post, copy, publish, sell, distribute, reverse engineer, or disclose confidential program information without written permission from EdgeLock or BrineBrain.
Confidential information may include:

• Prototype EdgeLock products

• Weight placement systems

• BrineBrain reports

• Private player dashboards

• Unreleased software features

• Testing instructions

• Internal performance recommendations

• Unreleased pricing

• Investor or business information

• Private Pilot 50 communications

This confidentiality obligation continues after the participant leaves or is removed from the Pilot 50 Program.
 
8. Product Testing and Assumption of Risk
Players understand that EdgeLock products, BrineBrain reports, and related recommendations may be in early testing, prototype, beta, or pilot-stage form.
Players are responsible for safely applying, using, testing, and removing any EdgeLock product or paddle adjustment.
Players understand that paddle modification, added weight, grip changes, equipment changes, or changes in playing style may affect:

• Paddle feel

• Paddle performance

• Player comfort

• Fatigue

• Injury risk

• Tournament or league compliance

Players participate at their own risk and should stop using any product or recommendation that causes pain, discomfort, unsafe play, equipment damage, or rule concerns.
EdgeLock and BrineBrain do not provide medical advice, physical therapy advice, tournament rule certifications, or guarantees of performance improvement.
 
9. Tournament and Rule Compliance
Players are responsible for confirming whether any paddle, paddle modification, tape, weight, or EdgeLock setup is allowed under the rules of the tournament, league, facility, or governing body where they play.
EdgeLock and BrineBrain do not guarantee that a paddle setup is approved for every tournament, league, or facility.
Players should check with tournament directors, league officials, or applicable rulebooks before using modified equipment in sanctioned play.
 
10. Benefits
Pilot 50 players may be eligible for certain benefits, which may include:

• Early product access

• Discounts

• BrineBrain Pro access

• EdgeLock products

• Finishing tape

• Replacement weights

• Merch

• Board of Players participation

• Private court access opportunities

• Event discounts

• Tournament credits

• Other perks

Benefits are not guaranteed unless confirmed in writing.
Benefits may be changed, limited, paused, substituted, or removed at any time.
Certain benefits may require continued active status, minimum match logging, referrals, surveys, event participation, feedback, or other program requirements.
 
11. Referral Requirements
To remain active, Pilot 50 players may be required to refer at least 1 player every 3 months.
A referred player may be required to:

• Create a BrineBrain player profile

• Log at least 3 matches

• Provide accurate contact information

• Agree to BrineBrain’s applicable terms

Fake referrals, duplicate accounts, self-referrals, misleading referrals, or low-quality referrals may not count toward program requirements.
 
12. Annual Survey Requirement
Pilot 50 players may be required to complete an annual survey or periodic feedback forms to remain active or receive certain benefits.
Failure to complete required surveys may result in loss of active status, paused benefits, or removal from the Pilot 50 Program.
 
13. Board of Players Participation
Pilot 50 players may be invited to participate in the BrineBrain and EdgeLock Board of Players or similar feedback group.
Participation is advisory only.
Players do not receive voting control, company ownership, equity, legal authority, management rights, or decision-making power unless separately agreed in writing.
EdgeLock and BrineBrain may use player feedback to guide future business, product, event, and software decisions.
 
14. Marketing, Likeness, and Testimonials
EdgeLock and BrineBrain may ask players for permission to use their name, player number, photos, videos, testimonials, reviews, quotes, match data summaries, or performance improvements for marketing.
Unless a separate written release is signed, EdgeLock and BrineBrain should not use a player’s full name, face, image, or likeness in public marketing without permission.
Players who voluntarily post about EdgeLock or BrineBrain, receive free products, discounts, sponsorship benefits, tournament credits, or compensation must clearly disclose that relationship when posting publicly.
Examples may include:

• “Sponsored by EdgeLock.”

• “Pilot 50 player for BrineBrain.”

• “EdgeLock provided me this product.”

• “I received early access from EdgeLock/BrineBrain.”

 
15. Monetary Players and Compensation
Some Pilot 50 players may qualify for monetary compensation, sponsorship payments, tournament credits, reimbursement, analyst opportunities, referral bonuses, ambassador payments, or other paid opportunities.
Monetary compensation is not guaranteed.
To qualify for monetary compensation, players may be required to meet additional standards, including but not limited to:

• Remaining active in the Pilot 50 Program

• Logging a required number of matches

• Logging tournament matches

• Submitting accurate and complete data

• Referring qualified players

• Representing EdgeLock and BrineBrain professionally

• Following disclosure requirements

• Completing surveys or feedback forms

• Avoiding false, misleading, offensive, or harmful public statements about the company or competitors

• Complying with tournament, facility, and governing body rules

EdgeLock or BrineBrain may require compensated players to sign a separate written sponsorship, contractor, ambassador, or compensation agreement before receiving payment.
 
16. Independent Contractor Status for Monetary Players
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, compensated players are independent contractors and are not employees, partners, agents, franchisees, or legal representatives of EdgeLock or BrineBrain.
Compensated players are responsible for their own:

• Taxes

• Expenses

• Equipment

• Transportation

• Insurance

• Training

• Compliance obligations

EdgeLock and BrineBrain may require a completed W-9, payment information, tax forms, parental consent for minors, and other documentation before issuing compensation.
No player is authorized to bind EdgeLock or BrineBrain to any contract, promise, partnership, purchase, refund, warranty, sponsorship, or legal obligation.
 
17. Payment Conditions
Compensation, if offered, may be based on specific requirements such as:

• Match logging volume

• Tournament participation

• Referral performance

• Content creation

• Feedback quality

• Player rating or skill level

• Event participation

• Analyst work

• Brand representation

• Board of Players participation

EdgeLock and BrineBrain may withhold, reduce, delay, or deny compensation if a player:

• Submits false or misleading logs

• Fails to meet program requirements

• Violates confidentiality

• Fails to disclose sponsorship status

• Damages the brand

• Acts unprofessionally

• Engages in fraud or manipulation

• Fails to provide required tax or payment forms

• Violates these Terms

 
18. No Guaranteed Results
EdgeLock and BrineBrain do not guarantee that use of the platform, match reports, paddle recommendations, EdgeLock system, or any program benefit will improve player performance, increase rating, win matches, prevent injury, secure sponsorships, qualify a player for tournaments, or produce monetary compensation.
 
19. Account Suspension or Removal
EdgeLock and BrineBrain may suspend or remove any participant at any time for reasons including:

• False match logging

• Inactivity

• Failure to meet requirements

• Misuse of products

• Sharing confidential information

• Harassment or abusive conduct

• Unsportsmanlike behavior

• Brand-damaging conduct

• Violation of law

• Violation of tournament or facility rules

• Violation of these Terms

Loss of active status may result in loss of benefits, discounts, sponsorship eligibility, tournament credits, compensation eligibility, or access to Pilot 50 features.
 
20. No Transfer of Benefits
Pilot 50 benefits, player numbers, discounts, early access rights, tournament credits, sponsorship opportunities, and compensation eligibility may not be sold, transferred, assigned, or shared without written permission from EdgeLock or BrineBrain.
 
21. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, EdgeLock and BrineBrain are not liable for injuries, lost matches, tournament disqualification, equipment damage, lost profits, lost opportunities, data loss, account suspension, indirect damages, or performance outcomes related to participation in the Pilot 50 Program.
 
22. Changes to the Program
EdgeLock and BrineBrain may update, pause, expand, reduce, replace, or end the Pilot 50 Program at any time.
Updated terms may be posted, emailed, or provided through the platform.
Continued participation after updated terms are provided means the participant accepts the updated terms.
 
23. Acceptance
By checking the acceptance box, creating a profile, submitting match logs, receiving Pilot 50 benefits, or participating in the Pilot 50 Program, the participant confirms that they have read, understand, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also accept these Terms.