Terms of use

Effective date: July 26, 2026 Last updated: July 26, 2026 These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.theundrafted.org and any related websites, accounts, features, content, newsletters, and digital services operated by Undrafted. In these Terms, “Undrafted,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Undrafted. “You” and “your” refer to anyone who accesses or uses our website or services. By visiting the website, creating an account, subscribing to communications, submitting content, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the website. 1. About Undrafted Undrafted is an independent sports media organization that publishes news, commentary, analysis, interviews, photography, features, and other editorial content. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Undrafted is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or officially connected to any league, team, school, conference, athlete, broadcaster, governing body, event organizer, or other organization discussed on the website. Team names, league names, logos, trademarks, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners and may be used for identification, commentary, reporting, or other editorial purposes. 2. Eligibility You must be at least 13 years old to create an account or provide personal information through the website. If you are under the age of legal majority where you live, you may use the website only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the website, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements and have the legal ability to agree to these Terms. 3. Changes to these Terms We may revise these Terms as our website, services, features, or legal obligations change. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated through the website, by email, or through another appropriate notice. Your continued use of the website after updated Terms take effect means that you accept the revised Terms. 4. Privacy Our collection and use of personal information are described in our Privacy Policy. By using the website, you acknowledge that information may be collected, used, and disclosed as described in that policy. 5. Accounts and account security Certain Undrafted features may require you to create an account. When creating or maintaining an account, you agree to provide accurate and current information; keep your account information updated; maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials; use a strong and unique password; notify us promptly of suspected unauthorized access; and accept responsibility for activity conducted through your account. You may not share, sell, transfer, or provide access to your account without our written permission. We may reject an account registration, require account verification, reset credentials, restrict access, or suspend an account when reasonably necessary to protect the website, other users, or Undrafted. We are not responsible for losses caused by your failure to secure your account or device. 6. Permitted use Undrafted grants you a limited, personal, nonexclusive, nontransferable, and revocable right to access and use the website for lawful, noncommercial purposes. You may view, share links to, and discuss Undrafted content for personal or editorial purposes, provided that you do not misrepresent the content, remove attribution, or suggest an affiliation that does not exist. No ownership rights are transferred to you through your use of the website. 7. Prohibited conduct You may not use the website to violate any applicable law or regulation; infringe the rights of Undrafted or another person; access another user’s account without permission; submit false, deceptive, defamatory, threatening, abusive, or unlawful material; harass, impersonate, or misrepresent your relationship with another person or organization; upload malware, malicious code, or harmful files; interfere with the website’s operation, security, or availability; attempt to bypass authentication, access controls, or technical restrictions; probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems without authorization; use automated tools to collect content or data without permission; scrape, crawl, index, download, or reproduce substantial portions of the website; use Undrafted content to train, develop, improve, or evaluate an artificial intelligence or machine-learning system without written permission; create or maintain a competing database, archive, feed, website, or publication using Undrafted content; reproduce, republish, license, sell, or commercially exploit our articles or photography; remove watermarks, credits, copyright notices, or other ownership information; use our name, branding, or content to imply sponsorship or endorsement; circumvent advertising, subscription, access, or usage restrictions; or use the website in a way that places an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure. We may investigate suspected violations and take any action we reasonably consider appropriate. 8. Intellectual property The website and its original content are owned by or licensed to Undrafted and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes articles and written reporting; headlines and editorial collections; photographs and photo galleries; videos, audio, and graphics; logos and brand elements; website layouts and interface designs; databases and content organization; software, code, and technical features; newsletters and social media graphics. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, display, license, sell, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Undrafted content without prior written authorization, except where permitted by law. Limited quotations may be used for commentary, criticism, or reporting when legally permitted and accompanied by clear attribution and a link to the original Undrafted page. Attribution alone does not grant permission to reproduce an article, photograph, gallery, graphic, or other protected work. 9. Photography and media usage Photographs displayed by Undrafted may be owned by Undrafted, licensed to Undrafted, or provided by independent photographers and contributors. Unless written permission states otherwise, Undrafted photography is made available for viewing as part of our editorial coverage only. You may not download or reproduce photographs for commercial use; sell, sublicense, distribute, or syndicate photographs; use photographs in advertisements or promotional materials; use photographs on merchandise or physical products; remove watermarks, credits, captions, or metadata; alter a photograph in a misleading or harmful manner; submit Undrafted photographs to stock, wire, or licensing services; represent that you photographed or own an Undrafted image; or use photographs to train or develop artificial intelligence systems. Requests to license or obtain permission to use an image must be submitted to [insert photography or permissions email]. Permission is valid only when provided in writing by Undrafted or the applicable copyright owner. 10. Editorial content and accuracy Undrafted works to provide timely and accurate sports coverage. However, sports news develops quickly, and information may change after publication. We do not guarantee that every article, statistic, roster, schedule, score, transaction, injury update, quote, ranking, recruiting report, projection, or other piece of information will always be complete, current, or error-free. Articles may include reporting based on publicly available information, commentary and opinion, projections and predictions, information provided by teams, schools, leagues, sources, or third parties, and information that is later corrected, clarified, or updated. We may edit, update, correct, remove, or add context to published content at any time. Opinions expressed by writers, photographers, guests, contributors, or quoted individuals belong to those individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of Undrafted. 11. No professional or wagering advice Undrafted content is provided for news, commentary, entertainment, and general informational purposes. Nothing published by Undrafted constitutes legal, financial, medical, professional, recruiting, contractual, or investment advice. Predictions, rankings, betting lines, odds, fantasy recommendations, and sports wagering discussions are opinions and informational content only. They are not guarantees of any result. You are solely responsible for decisions made based on information found on the website. Where sports wagering is legal, you are responsible for understanding and following the laws that apply in your location. Undrafted does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or outcome of third-party odds, promotions, sportsbooks, fantasy platforms, or wagering services. 12. User submissions The website may allow you to submit profile information, messages, applications, comments, photographs, story ideas, corrections, links, or other material. You retain ownership of original content you submit. By submitting content through a public or interactive feature, you grant Undrafted a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, format, display, and distribute that content only as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, and improve the website and related services. This license ends when the submitted content is deleted from our systems, except where continued retention is reasonably necessary for backups, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or previously created editorial materials. You represent that you own the submitted content or have permission to submit it; the content does not violate another person’s rights; the content is accurate to the best of your knowledge; and the content does not violate these Terms or applicable law. We are not required to publish, review, maintain, return, or compensate you for unsolicited submissions. Story pitches, employment applications, internship applications, contributor materials, assignments, and commissioned work may be governed by additional agreements. If another written agreement conflicts with these Terms, the more specific agreement controls for that submission. 13. Unsolicited ideas and pitches Undrafted welcomes appropriate news tips, story ideas, corrections, and coverage suggestions. However, we receive many submissions and may already be developing similar ideas. Submitting an unsolicited idea does not create a confidential, fiduciary, employment, partnership, or contractual relationship. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, Undrafted may review, decline, develop, or publish content involving a similar topic without owing compensation or attribution solely because you submitted the idea. This section does not transfer ownership of your original copyrighted work. 14. Corrections and editorial complaints Requests for factual corrections may be submitted through our Contact page or sent to [insert editorial email]. A correction request should identify the article or page involved, the statement you believe is inaccurate, the reason you believe it is inaccurate, any reliable supporting documentation, and your contact information. Submitting a correction request does not guarantee that an article will be changed or removed. Undrafted retains editorial control over its content and will determine whether a correction, clarification, update, editor’s note, or other response is appropriate. 15. Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate links The website may contain display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, promotional placements, or other commercial material. Where appropriate, paid or sponsored relationships will be identified through labels such as “Advertisement,” “Sponsored,” “Presented by,” “Partner content,” or similar language. Advertisers and sponsors do not control Undrafted’s independent editorial coverage unless a piece is clearly identified as sponsored or partner content. Undrafted may receive compensation when you view, select, register through, or purchase through certain advertisements or affiliate links. The price you pay is not necessarily affected by that compensation. Third-party advertisements and offers are provided by the applicable advertiser. Undrafted does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, legality, availability, pricing, or performance of an advertised product or service. 16. Third-party links and services The website may link to or embed content from third-party websites and services, including sports leagues and teams, schools and conferences, social media platforms, video and podcast providers, ticketing websites, advertising networks, retailers and affiliate partners, fantasy sports or wagering platforms, and other publishers and information sources. Undrafted does not control third-party services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, or actions. Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service’s own terms and policies. A link or reference does not necessarily mean that Undrafted endorses the third party. 17. Copyright complaints Undrafted respects the intellectual property rights of others. A copyright owner or authorized representative who believes material available through the website infringes a copyright may send a written notice to our designated copyright agent. The notice should include: 1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative; 2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; 3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it; 4. The reporting party’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; 5. A statement that the reporting party has a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and 6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the reporting party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Send copyright notices to: Copyright agent for Undrafted. Name: [insert designated agent’s name]. Address: [insert mailing address]. Email: [insert copyright email]. Telephone: [insert telephone number]. Knowingly submitting a materially false infringement claim may result in legal liability. Undrafted may remove or restrict access to disputed material while reviewing a complaint. We may also notify the person who submitted the material. A user who believes content was removed by mistake or misidentification may submit a legally compliant counter-notification to the same copyright agent. Undrafted may terminate accounts belonging to repeat infringers when appropriate. 18. Trademark complaints A trademark owner who believes content on the website creates unlawful confusion may contact [insert legal or support email]. The complaint should identify the trademark, the disputed material, its location on the website, the basis of the claim, and the complainant’s contact information. References to third-party names and logos for news reporting, commentary, identification, or historical purposes do not necessarily indicate sponsorship or endorsement. 19. Website availability We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available; content will remain published indefinitely; features will work on every device or browser; errors or interruptions will be corrected immediately; or accounts, preferences, or submissions will always be recoverable. We may perform maintenance, introduce new features, remove old features, or change how content is organized without notice. 20. Suspension and termination We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account or access to the website when we reasonably believe that you violated these Terms; your activity creates a security or legal risk; your account was used without authorization; your conduct may harm Undrafted, our contributors, or other users; suspension is required by law or a service provider; or the account has been inactive for an extended period. You may stop using the website at any time. Where account controls are available, you may request account deletion as described in our Privacy Policy. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, and disputes. 21. Disclaimer of warranties To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and all content, features, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Undrafted disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, availability, and noninfringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, current, complete, or free from errors, malware, or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not permit certain warranty exclusions. In those locations, these exclusions apply only to the extent permitted by law. 22. Limitation of liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Undrafted and its owners, directors, employees, contractors, contributors, photographers, licensors, service providers, and partners will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or connected to your use of the website. This includes losses related to lost profits or revenue, lost data or account information, business interruption, reliance on editorial content, sporting, fantasy, recruiting, ticketing, or wagering decisions, unauthorized access to an account, third-party websites, advertisements, products, or services, and website errors, interruptions, or unavailability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Undrafted’s total liability for claims arising from your use of the website will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid directly to Undrafted during the six months before the event giving rise to the claim or $100. These limitations do not apply where liability cannot legally be limited or excluded. 23. Indemnification To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Undrafted and its owners, employees, contractors, contributors, photographers, licensors, partners, and service providers from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the website, content you submit, your infringement of another person’s rights, or your unlawful or unauthorized conduct. Undrafted may assume control of the defense of a matter subject to indemnification. You agree to reasonably cooperate with that defense. 24. Governing law and disputes These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Before filing a legal claim, you agree to contact Undrafted and make a reasonable good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally. Unless applicable law requires otherwise, legal proceedings arising from these Terms or the website must be brought in a state or federal court with jurisdiction in [insert Ohio county or judicial district], and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking emergency or injunctive relief where appropriate. 25. Severability If any part of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted or modified to reflect its intended purpose. The remaining provisions will continue in effect. 26. No waiver Our failure to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce it later. A waiver is effective only when provided in writing by an authorized representative of Undrafted. 27. Assignment You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written permission. Undrafted may assign its rights and obligations as part of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, asset transfer, or similar business transaction. 28. Entire agreement These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional written terms that apply to a specific feature constitute the entire agreement between you and Undrafted concerning your use of the website. They replace prior discussions or agreements concerning the same subject. 29. Contact us Questions about these Terms may be submitted through the Undrafted Contact page or sent to: Undrafted. Website: www.theundrafted.org. Email: austynundrafted@gmail.com. Location: Ohio, United States.