Who can use SparLink
SparLink is for adults aged 18 or older. Provide accurate account, fighter and gym information, keep your sign-in details private, and represent only roles or facilities you are authorized to manage.
Matchmaking, consent and approvals
SparLink helps fighters and coaches arrange sparring; it is not a coach, medical provider or insurer. Required fighter consent and coach approvals must be in place before a matchup is confirmed. Material changes may require renewed consent. Fighters can decline or withdraw consent. Do not bypass approvals or misrepresent gym membership.
Sparring risks
Combat sports carry a risk of serious injury. Participants and supervising coaches must assess suitability, health, rules, equipment, intensity and venue conditions. Gym verification concerns platform review and is not a guarantee of safety, coaching quality or medical fitness. Stop immediately if conditions become unsafe.
Assumption of risk
Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling and other combat sports are inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury, including concussion, brain injury, broken bones, permanent disability or death. By using SparLink you acknowledge these risks and voluntarily assume all risks of participating in any sparring, training or related activity arranged through or found on the platform, whether known or unknown.
Gyms are responsible for sparring sessions
SparLink is a matchmaking and communication tool only. SparLink does not host, organize, supervise, referee or attend any session. The gym hosting a session, together with its administrators and coaches, is fully and solely responsible for that session, including supervision, participant screening and suitability, matching intensity, rules, protective equipment, facility safety, first aid and emergency response, waivers, licensing and insurance. Gyms must comply with all laws and regulations that apply to their activities.
Release of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive and discharge SparLink, its owners, operators, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, losses or liability arising from or related to any sparring session, training, injury, illness, death, property damage or interaction with other users, whether arranged through SparLink or not, including claims based on negligence.
No warranties
SparLink is provided “as is” and “as available”. We make no warranties about users, gyms, coaches, profiles, ratings, verification status or match suggestions, and we do not conduct background checks or medical screening. Match scores, reviews and verification badges are informational only. You are responsible for your own decisions and for confirming any information independently.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SparLink will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for personal injury or death, arising from your use of the platform. SparLink’s total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid SparLink in the 12 months before the claim, or $100 if you paid nothing.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless SparLink and its owners and operators from any claims, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use or misuse of the platform, your participation in or hosting of any session, your content, or your violation of these terms or of any law. Gyms additionally indemnify SparLink for claims arising from sessions they host.
Prohibited use and misuse
You may not use SparLink to organize unsanctioned, underground or prize fights, gambling, or any unlawful activity; to arrange sparring with minors; to scrape, copy or resell data; to interfere with security or approvals; to create fake accounts, gyms or verifications; or to contact users for purposes unrelated to legitimate training. SparLink may remove content, suspend or terminate accounts, and report unlawful conduct to authorities at its discretion.
Medical fitness
You confirm you are medically fit to train and spar and will consult a physician when in doubt. Do not spar while injured, ill, concussed or impaired. SparLink does not provide medical advice.
Disputes
Disputes between users or gyms are solely between those parties. SparLink has no obligation to mediate but may assist at its discretion. These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which SparLink’s operator resides, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Community conduct and content
No harassment, discrimination, threats, impersonation, fabricated reviews, deceptive promotions or misuse of another person’s information. Share only content you have permission to use. Reviews must reflect your actual eligible session experience. Reports and account restrictions are reviewed through platform administration.
Gym listings and invitations
Gym administrators are responsible for the accuracy of their contact details, introductory offers and membership or trial information. Confirm offer terms directly with the gym. A trial inquiry does not establish membership. Referral links retain the referral relationship; admin-issued fighter invitations automatically associate the fighter with that gym.
Service and questions
Availability and features may change. No matchmaking result or session is guaranteed. These terms do not remove rights that cannot be excluded under applicable law. Questions about these terms can be sent to bownessjake@gmail.com.