Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-04-10 | Effective date: 2026-04-10

1. Definitions

"CollegeRoster" means the platform operated by Phareon LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. "Platform" refers to the website at collegeroster.org and all associated services. "We," "us," and "our" refer to Phareon LLC.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using the CollegeRoster platform ("Platform"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must agree on your behalf through our verifiable parental consent process.

3. Who Can Use CollegeRoster

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform.
• Users under 18 must have a parent or guardian co-account.
• Parental consent is verified through a credit card micro-charge ($0.50, refunded). See our Privacy Policy Section 3 for details.

Account Types

• Athlete: Creates and manages a recruiting profile. Must be a current or prospective student athlete.
• Parent/Guardian: Co-manages a minor athlete's account. Shares equal rights over all content.
• Coach: Verified college coach. Read-only access. Free. Must use institutional email.
• Recruiter: Verified recruiting professional. Paid subscription required.

4. Coach Accounts

Coach accounts are free and read-only. Coaches agree to:

• Use their institutional email for registration and annual re-verification
• Not impersonate another coach or institution
• Not contact athletes in violation of NCAA/NAIA/JUCO recruiting rules
• Not export, scrape, or aggregate athlete data beyond normal profile viewing

CollegeRoster reserves the right to revoke coach access at any time.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Plans

• Free: Profile creation only. Visible to coaches.
• Starter: $29.99 / 3 months
• Recruit: $49.99 / 6 months
• Commit: $79.99 / 12 months

Refund Policy

Exception: Technical failure preventing core feature access qualifies for a full refund at any time.

Expired Subscriptions

Profile stays visible during a 90-day grace period. After 90 days, profile is hidden. After 18 months of inactivity, account is flagged for deletion with advance notice.

6. Content and Conduct

You retain ownership of all content you upload. By uploading, you grant CollegeRoster a limited license to store, display, and process your content solely to provide the service.

All content must comply with our Code of Conduct.

Prohibited Content

You may not upload content that violates any law, infringes others' rights, is sexually explicit, harasses others, contains false stats or credentials, or depicts minors inappropriately.

Content Moderation

All uploaded media is subject to content moderation review. Minor athlete uploads receive mandatory human review. Content that violates our standards will be removed, and the account owner will be notified with a reference to the specific policy violated and a link to our Code of Conduct.

7. DMCA

See our DMCA Policy for copyright takedown procedures.

8. NCAA / NAIA Compliance

CollegeRoster provides compliance guidance as an informational resource only, not legal advice. You are responsible for verifying current rules with official sources. CollegeRoster is not affiliated with the NCAA, NAIA, or any athletic organization.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is." CollegeRoster makes no warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, that stats data will be accurate, or that using the Platform will result in recruiting interest or scholarship offers.

10. Limitation of Liability

CollegeRoster's total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CollegeRoster, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another party.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising under these Terms shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties for a period of 30 days. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration conducted in the state of Delaware or remotely at the consumer's election.

Note regarding minors: Arbitration agreements and class action waivers involving minors may not be enforceable in all jurisdictions. Parents/guardians of minor users may pursue claims on behalf of their children in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Termination

You may delete your account at any time (data purged within 30 days). We may suspend accounts for violations, fraud, or extended inactivity.

14. Contact

• Support: support@collegeroster.org
• Legal: legal@collegeroster.org