Terms of service
Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Welcome to ChauChau Golf (“ChauChau Golf,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, products, services, tournament registrations, and any purchases made through our online store.
By accessing or using our website, placing an order, registering for an event, or otherwise interacting with ChauChau Golf, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to make purchases or register for tournaments unless a parent or legal guardian has provided permission where applicable.
By using this website, you represent that all information you provide is truthful, current, and complete.
2. Online Store
Our website offers physical merchandise, apparel, accessories, tournament registrations, and other products.
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue products at any time.
- Limit quantities available for purchase.
- Refuse or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
- Correct pricing, inventory, or typographical errors after an order has been placed.
Submitting an order does not guarantee acceptance. Orders become final only after payment has been successfully processed and accepted.
3. Product Information
We strive to display products as accurately as possible. However:
- Colors may vary depending on your monitor or mobile device.
- Product images are for illustration purposes.
- Sizing may vary slightly between manufacturing runs.
- Minor variations in color, stitching, embroidery, printing, or materials are not considered defects.
Customers are responsible for reviewing sizing information before ordering.
4. Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.
Prices may change without notice.
Applicable sales tax and shipping charges will be calculated during checkout where required.
If an item is mistakenly listed at an incorrect price due to a typographical or technical error, ChauChau Golf reserves the right to cancel or refuse the order, even if payment has already been submitted. If payment has been processed, a full refund will be issued.
5. Payment
We accept payment methods offered during checkout.
By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.
Payment processing is handled securely through trusted third-party payment providers. ChauChau Golf does not store complete payment card information on its servers.
6. Shipping
Shipping times displayed on our website are estimates only.
Processing and delivery times may vary due to:
- Carrier delays
- Weather
- Holidays
- Inventory availability
- Events beyond our reasonable control
Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information.
ChauChau Golf is not responsible for packages delayed, lost, or misdelivered due to incorrect addresses supplied by the customer.
Risk of loss transfers to the customer once an order has been delivered to the shipping carrier.
7. Returns & Exchanges
Returns and exchanges are governed by our separate Return & Refund Policy.
Unless otherwise stated:
- Returned merchandise must be unused, unworn, and in original condition.
- Tournament registrations are generally subject to separate cancellation terms.
- Customized or personalized items may not be eligible for return.
Please review our Return & Refund Policy before making a purchase.
8. Promotional Offers
Discount codes, promotional offers, giveaways, and special pricing:
- Cannot be combined unless specifically stated.
- Have no cash value.
- May expire without notice.
- May exclude tournament registrations or select merchandise.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue promotions at any time.
9. Tournament Registration
Tournament entries are limited and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise specified.
Registration is not confirmed until payment has been successfully received.
Tournament spots may not be transferred without prior approval from ChauChau Golf.
We reserve the right to deny, cancel, or remove any registration for any reason permitted by law.
10. Tournament Policies
Participants agree to:
- Follow all tournament rules.
- Comply with instructions from tournament staff.
- Observe golf course policies.
- Maintain respectful and sportsmanlike conduct.
- Play at an appropriate pace.
- Protect course property and equipment.
Cheating, abusive behavior, harassment, intoxication that disrupts play, property damage, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification without refund.
Tournament officials retain final authority regarding:
- Pairings
- Local rules
- Scoring
- Handicap verification
- Pace-of-play rulings
- Prize eligibility
- Rules interpretations
- Disputes
11. Weather & Event Changes
Golf is played outdoors and weather conditions are part of the game.
Tournament officials may:
- Delay play
- Suspend play
- Modify the format
- Shorten the event
- Reschedule
- Cancel an event
These decisions are final.
Events may proceed in less-than-ideal weather when course management determines conditions are safe.
Refunds for weather-related changes are governed by our Tournament Cancellation Policy.
12. Assumption of Risk
Participation in golf involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Golf balls
- Golf clubs
- Golf carts
- Uneven terrain
- Weather
- Wildlife
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Heat-related illness
By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with tournament participation.
13. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, participants release and hold harmless ChauChau Golf, its owners, employees, volunteers, sponsors, partners, affiliates, host golf courses, and vendors from any claims, injuries, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of participation in tournaments or use of our website and services.
14. Photography & Media Release
By attending a ChauChau Golf event, you grant ChauChau Golf permission to photograph, film, livestream, or otherwise record your likeness.
These images and recordings may be used for:
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Social media
- Website content
- Future event promotions
- Print materials
No compensation is owed for these uses.
15. Intellectual Property
All content available through this website is the exclusive property of ChauChau Golf or its licensors, including but not limited to:
- Logos
- Trademarks
- Brand names
- Product designs
- Graphics
- Photographs
- Videos
- Tournament branding
- Website design
- Written content
No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or used without prior written permission.
16. User Accounts
If you create an account, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Restricting access to your account.
- All activities occurring under your account.
Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
17. User Reviews & Content
If you submit reviews, photos, videos, testimonials, or other content to ChauChau Golf, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, modify, and display that content for marketing and business purposes.
You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, misleading, abusive, or infringes on the rights of others.
We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.
18. Acceptable Website Use
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Introduce malicious software.
- Interfere with website functionality.
- Copy, scrape, or reproduce website content without permission.
- Use automated tools that negatively affect website performance.
19. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for payment processing, shipping, analytics, or marketing.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or operations of those third parties.
20. Disclaimer
Our website, products, tournaments, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChauChau Golf disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChauChau Golf shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from:
- Use of our website.
- Product purchases.
- Shipping delays.
- Tournament participation.
- Website interruptions.
- Event cancellations.
- Technical errors.
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the applicable order or tournament registration.
22. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ChauChau Golf, its owners, employees, affiliates, volunteers, sponsors, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our website, participation in our events, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another person.
23. Privacy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
24. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.
25. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time without prior notice.
The updated version becomes effective immediately upon posting to this website.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
26. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.