Last Updated: June 26, 2025

Welcome to the VR1 Volley website (vr1volley.org.au). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, participation in our social games, scrims, training sessions, and any other services, products, or events offered by VR1 Volley (collectively, "Services").

By accessing or using our website and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VR1 Volley. 1.2. Your access to and use of the Services is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Services. 1.3. By participating in any VR1 Volley activity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.

2. Services Offered

VR1 Volley provides various volleyball-related activities, including but not limited to:

• Social Games

• Scrims (practice matches)

• Training Sessions (for various skill levels)

• Tournaments and Events

• Online information and scheduling

3. Membership and Participation

3.1. Eligibility: * Participants must meet the age requirements specified for each activity (e.g., junior training sessions vs. adult games). * For junior participants, parental/guardian consent is required, and parents/guardians agree to these Terms on behalf of the minor. 3.2. Registration and Conduct: * All participants must register or sign in as required for each session or event. * Participants must adhere to the VR1 Volley Code of Conduct, promoting respect, sportsmanship, and fair play. Unacceptable behaviour may result in removal from a session or club activities. 3.3. Health and Safety: * Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically fit and healthy enough to participate in volleyball activities. * If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns, you must inform VR1 Volley staff/coaches prior to participation. * VR1 Volley will take reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment, but cannot guarantee freedom from all risks.

4. Payments, Fees, and Refunds

4.1. Fees: Fees for participation in social games, scrims, training sessions, tickets to events, or other Services will be clearly stated on our website or at the point of sale/registration. 4.2. Payment Methods: Payments can be made via methods specified by VR1 Volley (e.g., cash, Square, online payment gateways). 4.3. Refunds and Cancellations: * Session Fees: Drop-in session fees are generally non-refundable once paid, unless the session is cancelled by VR1 Volley. * Event Tickets: Refund policies for event tickets will be specified at the time of purchase. Generally, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or significantly rescheduled by VR1 Volley. * Club Cancellation: If VR1 Volley cancels a session or event, participants will be offered a full refund or a credit for a future session/event, at their discretion. * Participant Cancellation: Refunds or credits for participant cancellations are at the sole discretion of VR1 Volley and may be subject to administrative fees or specific notice periods.

5. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

5.1. Inherent Risks: You acknowledge that participation in volleyball activities carries inherent risks, including but not limited to, physical injury, strains, sprains, fractures, and other physical ailments, which may result from the activity itself, other participants, equipment, or facilities. 5.2. Voluntary Participation: Your participation in any VR1 Volley activity is voluntary and at your own risk. 5.3. Waiver of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, you (and for minor participants, your parent/guardian) hereby waive, release, and discharge VR1 Volley, its coaches, employees, volunteers, agents, and associated entities from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, and causes of action of any kind, whether known or unknown, arising out of or relating to your participation in VR1 Volley activities, including, without limitation, those arising from negligence. 5.4. Medical Treatment Consent: In case of injury or illness, you authorise VR1 Volley staff/volunteers to seek emergency medical treatment on your behalf, and you agree to be responsible for any costs incurred.

6. User Conduct and Content

6.1. You agree to use the website and Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website and Services. 6.2. You are responsible for any content you post or submit to our website or related platforms. You agree not to post or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes on any intellectual property rights.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1. All content on the vr1volley.org.au website, including text, graphics, logos, images, schedules, and software, is the property of VR1 Volley or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. 7.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of any content from the website without our express written permission.

8. Privacy Policy

8.1. Your use of our website and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy HERE to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

9. Disclaimers

9.1. The website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. VR1 Volley makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on this website. 9.2. VR1 Volley does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, VR1 Volley shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (iii) any content obtained from the Services; and (iv) unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

11. Indemnification

11.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VR1 Volley and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password; b) a breach of these Terms; or c) content posted by you on the Service.

12. Termination

12.1. We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. 12.2. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

13.1. These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 13.2. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14. Changes to Terms

14.1. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. 14.2. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Services.