LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Terms and Conditions of Service
Last Updated: September 14, 2026 · Effective Date: September 14, 2026
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement under the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (R.A. 8792) and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (R.A. 11967) between you (player, member, or facility operator) and JazzuCourt, having its principal operational base at Poblacion IV, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
1. The JazzuCourt Digital Platform & Mandatory Disclosures
Pursuant to Sections 17 and 18 of the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (R.A. 11967) and the consumer protection mandates of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), we disclose the following platform information:
- Platform Name: JazzuCourt Court Scheduling & Sports Management Platform
- Principal Location: Poblacion IV, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar 6801, Philippines
- Authorized Contact Channels: Email: dalumiasjude@gmail.com | Mobile: +63 915 508 7138
- Scope of Services: Online sports court discovery, real-time slot reservation, electronic confirmation receipt generation, and venue scheduling software for sports facilities.
2. User Registration & Electronic Signature Recognition
In accordance with Section 8 of the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (R.A. 8792), completing account registration or clicking "Create Account", "Reserve Court", or "Confirm Reservation" constitutes a legally valid electronic signature. You certify that:
- All submitted personal details (full name, phone number, email address) are truthful, current, and complete.
- You will maintain the security of your login credentials. You are responsible for all bookings made under your account.
- Accounts may not be shared, transferred, or sold for third-party commercial exploitation.
3. Pricing Transparency & No Hidden Charges
Under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394) and R.A. 11967:
- Total Transparent Pricing: The court fee displayed on the reservation page is the total price payable. JazzuCourt strictly prohibits hidden booking surcharges or undisclosed platform fees.
- Confirmation Receipts: Every completed booking generates an official electronic confirmation receipt (displaying reservation ID, court name, slot time, and player name) which serves as conclusive proof of booking under Section 11 of R.A. 8792.
4. Venue Operator & Municipal Compliance
Sports facilities listed on JazzuCourt in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, and neighboring jurisdictions must comply with local government requirements:
- Municipal Permits: Venue operators certify that their facilities maintain valid local business permits, health and sanitation clearances, and building safety compliance in accordance with the Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A. 7160).
- Local Ordinances & Curfews: All facility operators and players must strictly abide by municipal peace, order, and noise ordinances enacted by the Municipality of Balangkayan, including evening sports court quiet hours and lighting curfews.
- Senior Citizen & PWD Accommodations: Participating commercial facilities are encouraged to honor statutory privileges and accessible accommodations pursuant to the Expanded Senior Citizens Act (R.A. 9994) and the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities (R.A. 10754) where applicable.
5. Player Safety, Risk Assumption & Venue Rules
Sports gameplay involves physical activity and inherent risks of slips, falls, and collisions. By reserving a court:
- Players voluntarily assume all ordinary risks associated with sports gameplay and affirm that they are in suitable physical condition.
- JazzuCourt provides digital scheduling software and does not physically supervise matches or maintain court grounds. Physical premises safety remains the direct responsibility of the respective venue operator.
- Players must wear proper non-marking sports footwear and adhere to venue ground rules.
6. Prohibited Acts & Platform Security
Pursuant to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (R.A. 10175) and platform rules, the following actions are strictly prohibited and subject to legal prosecution:
- Using automated bots, scripts, or scalping tools to hoard court slots or manipulate availability schedules.
- Reselling, auctioning, or commercially scalping reservation slots for secondary profit.
- Attempting SQL injection, unauthorized database access, denial-of-service, or tampering with audit logs.
- Submitting fraudulent identities, fake booking requests, or malicious chargebacks.
7. Consumer Grievance Redress Mechanism
In compliance with Section 17 of the Internet Transactions Act (R.A. 11967):
- If you encounter a scheduling discrepancy, locked facility, or booking dispute, you may submit a redress request directly to dalumiasjude@gmail.com or via SMS at +63 915 508 7138.
- JazzuCourt will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and resolve or mediate the matter with the venue operator within 3 to 5 business days.
- Consumers also maintain the right to file formal mediation requests with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Eastern Samar Provincial Office.
8. Governing Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any judicial action, suit, or legal proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or platform operations shall be instituted exclusively in the proper courts of the Province of Eastern Samar, Philippines, to the exclusion of all other courts.