Terms of Service

Terms of Service — Yard Board

Last updated: 6th March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account on Yard Board ("the Service"), operated by Jim Boyle Racing ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

The Service is available at yardboard.co.uk and as a progressive web app installed on your device.

2. Description of Service

Yard Board is a web-based application designed for horse racing yards. It enables trainers and their staff to manage daily operations including exercise boards, horse records, health tracking, race entries, invoicing, owner communication, and related yard management tasks.

3. Account Responsibilities

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
  • You must notify us immediately at yardboard@hotmail.com if you suspect unauthorised use of your account.
  • The trainer (yard owner) is responsible for managing user access within their yard, including inviting and removing staff, owners, and service providers.

4. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Service only for its intended purpose of managing horse racing yard operations. You must not:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service, other users' accounts, or our systems.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.
  • Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
  • Use the Service to store or transmit content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service by automated means without our prior written consent.

5. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Service (including software, design, branding, and documentation) are owned by us or our licensors. These Terms do not grant you any right to use our trademarks, logos, or brand features.

You retain ownership of any data you upload to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited licence to store, process, and display your data solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

6. Payment and Billing

Access to the Service requires a paid subscription after any applicable trial period. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees associated with your chosen subscription plan.
  • Provide valid and up-to-date payment information.
  • Accept that subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date via the billing management portal.

We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the next billing period.

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at yardboard@hotmail.com to discuss any billing concerns.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining backups of any critical data.

8. Service Availability

We aim to provide a reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice where practicable.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.
  • Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
  • We are not responsible for any decisions made based on data displayed in the Service, including but not limited to health records, vaccination schedules, or financial calculations.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

10. Termination

  • You may close your account at any time through the Settings page or by contacting us.
  • We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms, fail to pay subscription fees, or if we reasonably believe your use poses a risk to the Service or other users.
  • Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain certain data as required by law (for example, financial records for up to six years under UK tax and accounting regulations).

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: