Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement

By creating an account or using Clean Grid Racing ("the platform", "the service"), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2. The Service

Clean Grid Racing is a community platform for organising and participating in online sim racing sessions. We provide:

• Race listings and scheduling
• Lobby room code sharing for registered members
• Driver ratings and race result tracking
• Stewarding and incident resolution tools
• Host management tools

Clean Grid Racing is an independent community platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any game publisher, console manufacturer, or platform operator.

3. Accounts

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. By registering, you confirm you meet this requirement.

3.2 One Account Per Person

Each person may hold only one account. Creating multiple accounts ("smurfing") is prohibited and will result in all accounts being suspended. Your PSN ID may only be linked to one account.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.

3.4 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate information during registration, particularly your PSN ID and experience tier. Deliberately providing false information may result in account suspension.

4. Membership & Payments

4.1 Free Access

Clean Grid Racing is currently free to join and use. All members-only features (race room codes, driver profiles, hosting tools) are available to every registered user at no cost while we grow the community.

4.2 Future Paid Tiers

Paid membership tiers are planned but are not currently charged. When paid tiers are re-enabled, existing accounts will receive at least 30 days' notice before any pricing takes effect, and no account will be downgraded without explicit consent.

4.3 Payment Processing

When paid tiers return, payments will be processed securely by Stripe. We do not currently collect payment information or charge any fees.

4.4 Refunds

As the service is currently free, no payment has been taken and no refund is applicable. If and when paid tiers are reintroduced, refund terms will be restated here before any charges are made. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, you will have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of any first paid purchase.

5. Racing Rules & Conduct

5.1 Clean Racing

Clean Grid Racing exists to promote clean, fair racing. You agree to:

• Race cleanly and respect other drivers on track
• Follow the race specifications set for each session (car, track, settings)
• Accept the outcomes of the rating system and stewarding process
• Communicate respectfully in all platform channels

5.2 Prohibited Behaviour

The following will result in penalties, suspension, or permanent ban:

• Intentional wrecking or deliberate contact
• Exploiting game glitches for competitive advantage
• Harassment, abuse, or discriminatory language
• Sharing room codes with non-members
• Creating duplicate accounts
• Manipulating race results or ratings

5.3 The Stewards Room

Incidents during races may be reported to The Stewards Room. You agree to:

• Cooperate with the stewarding process if involved in a report
• Provide evidence honestly and in good faith
• Accept Stewards Room decisions, which may include rating adjustments

6. Hosting

6.1 Host Responsibilities

If you host race sessions, you agree to:

• Follow the published race specifications
• Verify entrant eligibility before starting
• Submit accurate race results
• Maintain a respectful environment during sessions

6.2 Host Trust Score

Hosts are rated by participants. Consistently poor ratings may result in hosting privileges being reviewed.

7. Ratings & Data

7.1 Driver Ratings

Your pace, safety, and reliability ratings are calculated automatically based on race performance and stewarding outcomes. Ratings are visible to other members.

7.2 Race Results

Race results are stored as immutable records. Once submitted and confirmed, results cannot be altered except through the Stewards Room process.

8. Intellectual Property

The Clean Grid Racing platform, including its design, code, and branding, is our property. Any third-party names or identifiers mentioned on the platform (including platform-network IDs you choose to provide) remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only.

9. Limitation of Liability

Clean Grid Racing is provided "as is". We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted availability of the service
• Accuracy of driver ratings or race results
• The behaviour of other users in race lobbies

To the maximum extent permitted by law, and as the service is currently provided free of charge, our total liability to you in connection with the service is limited to £100. If paid membership is reintroduced and you have paid subscription fees, this limit increases to the subscription fees you have paid in the preceding 12 months.

10. Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account for breach of these terms. Upon deletion:

• Your personal data is removed
• Race results are anonymised (not deleted) to preserve historical integrity
• Any future paid subscriptions (once reintroduced) are cancelled with no further charges

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Changes

We may update these terms. Material changes will be communicated via the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms:

Email: [email protected]