Terms of Service
Last updated: January 29, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using OnlineBracketMaker.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.
Description of Service
OnlineBracketMaker.com provides a free platform for creating and managing tournament brackets. The Service allows users to:
- Create single-elimination tournament brackets
- Share brackets with others via links
- Allow participants to make predictions
- Track results and leaderboards
- Use pre-built templates for sports tournaments
User Responsibilities
When using our Service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when creating brackets
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Not use automated systems to access the Service without permission
- Not use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
- Not submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
No Gambling Policy
OnlineBracketMaker.com is for entertainment purposes only and does not facilitate gambling of any kind.
You expressly agree that you will NOT use this Service to:
- Conduct or facilitate any form of gambling, betting, or wagering
- Collect entry fees, buy-ins, or any form of payment from participants
- Distribute prizes, winnings, or anything of monetary value based on bracket results
- Create brackets with titles, descriptions, or content that reference gambling, betting, odds, payouts, or wagering
- Operate any contest where participants risk something of value for a chance to win something of greater value
Enforcement: We actively block gambling-related terminology in bracket creation. Any brackets that violate this policy may be removed without notice. We reserve the right to terminate access to any user who violates this policy.
We are not responsible for how users choose to use information from our Service outside of our platform, but use of our Service itself must comply with this policy.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content (excluding user-provided content) remain the property of OnlineBracketMaker.com and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without prior written consent.
You retain ownership of content you submit. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.
Third-Party Content
Our Service may display sports scores, team names, and related information from third-party sources. This content is provided for informational purposes and we make no guarantees about its accuracy or timeliness.
Team names, logos, and related marks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
Admin Links and Security
Bracket creators receive an admin link that provides full control over their bracket. You are responsible for:
- Keeping your admin link secure and private
- Any actions taken using your admin link
- Not sharing admin links with unauthorized parties
We cannot recover lost admin links as we do not store user identification information.
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any feature without notice
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate access for Terms violations
- Perform maintenance that may temporarily impact availability
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ONLINEBRACKETMAKER.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (which is zero, as the Service is free).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OnlineBracketMaker.com, its operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: