TeamLinkt is designed to help leagues, clubs, and associations get started quickly and efficiently. Here’s an overview of the usual implementation process:
1. Sign-Up or Schedule a Meeting
Organizations can either sign up directly or schedule a meeting with a TeamLinkt representative to begin the process.
2. Website Migration and Initial Setup
For organizations that choose the Launch Package (which is a paid add-on), TeamLinkt provides core website migration and initial onboarding. This includes transferring existing data and setting up the main features of the platform.
3. Customization
The Launch Package also offers customization options, such as co-branded team app splash pages and branded app colors, so organizations can ensure the platform matches their look and feel.
4. Feature Access
Once setup is complete, organizations have access to all paid Power-ups for the first year, along with integrations for accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online and Xero.
5. Ongoing Support
TeamLinkt offers technical support throughout the onboarding process and beyond, ensuring any issues are addressed and the transition is smooth.
Customisation
TeamLinkt offers a variety of customization options to help organizations tailor the software to their specific needs:
Custom Registration Forms: You can create and modify registration forms, add custom fields, and set flexible payment options to match your requirements.
Website Builder: The platform includes a website builder that lets you design, edit, and brand your own website. You can choose templates, use your own domain, edit pages, rearrange menus, and add custom widgets or HTML.
Team App Customization: Teams can personalize their experience by setting custom colors, splash pages, and home tabs within the app, helping to reflect your organization’s branding.
Custom Standings and Rules: Administrators can adjust how standings are calculated and displayed, set custom point values, change sort criteria, and decide which columns appear in the standings.
Flexible Communication: Automated emails, push notifications, and messaging tools can be customized to suit your communication style and needs.
Third-Party Integrations: TeamLinkt connects with popular tools such as accounting software and payment processors, allowing you to integrate with your existing systems.
API Access: For advanced users, TeamLinkt offers an API for building custom integrations or automating workflows.
Branded Experience: The Launch Package includes options for co-branded app splash pages and branded app colors, enhancing your organization’s identity in the app.
Additional Costs
Here’s a breakdown of the typical costs associated with TeamLinkt:
Setup Fees:
The main platform is free to set up for standard use.
The optional Launch Package, which includes website migration, onboarding, and branding customization, is a one-time fee of $795.
Maintenance Fees:
There are no ongoing maintenance or annual fees for using the main platform.
Updates and new features are included at no extra charge.
Support Charges:
Standard support is included at no additional cost, with 12/7 support and a dedicated account representative for onboarding and ongoing questions.
There are no extra charges for customer support or technical help.
Transaction Fees:
TeamLinkt charges a small processing fee for online registrations, typically 2.7% plus $0.30 per transaction for non-profit organizations.
The free version of the app includes banner ads. If you prefer an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to TeamLinkt Plus for $4.99 per month after a 14-day trial.
Optional Add-Ons:
TeamLinkt Plus offers ad-free use, enhanced video features, and additional customization for $4.99 per month.
With the Launch Package, you get access to all paid Power-ups for the first year.
Training
TeamLinkt offers a wide range of training and support options to ensure new users can get started quickly and confidently:
Online Learning Portal: TeamLinkt Academy provides short courses and step-by-step guides covering everything from initial setup to registration, scheduling, website building, and team management. Users can learn at their own pace.
Help Articles and Documentation: There is a comprehensive library of written guides and articles that address all aspects of the platform, including registration, roster management, website customization, event scheduling, and administrative tasks.
Personalized Support: New users receive help from dedicated account managers and a highly rated support team. Support is available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, with fast response times for onboarding and ongoing questions.
Onboarding Assistance: Organizations that choose the Launch Package receive hands-on onboarding, including website migration and setup support to ensure a smooth transition.
In-App Guidance: The platform features built-in prompts and walkthroughs to help users navigate key features and complete setup steps.
Security Measures
TeamLinkt takes data security seriously and implements several measures to safeguard user information:
Encryption: Data is protected using advanced encryption protocols during both transmission and storage.
Firewalls and Access Controls: The system uses robust firewalls and strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Additional authentication steps help secure user accounts against unauthorized access.
Regular Security Audits: The platform undergoes ongoing audits and system checks to identify and address any vulnerabilities.
Employee Training: Staff members are regularly trained in best practices for data protection and compliance.
Breach Response Plan: TeamLinkt has a clear protocol for responding to data breaches, including prompt action, mitigation, and notification to affected users if required.
Data Retention and Deletion: Users can request deletion of their personal data, which will be permanently removed from TeamLinkt’s servers upon request.
Updates
TeamLinkt is proactive in keeping its platform current and secure:
Frequent Updates: The platform receives regular updates, which may include new features, design improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. Updates are released on a continuous basis.
Automatic Delivery: Updates are automatically pushed to all users, so everyone benefits from the latest improvements without needing to take any action.
User Notifications: Major changes, new features, or updates to terms and privacy policies are clearly communicated to users.
Feedback-Driven Development: TeamLinkt actively seeks and incorporates user feedback, often shaping updates and new features based on customer suggestions.
Data Ownership and Portability
Data Ownership:
Organizations and users maintain full ownership of the data and content they create, upload, or manage within TeamLinkt. The platform does not claim ownership over any user-generated content.
TeamLinkt will not sell, transfer, or share your information with other companies without your consent, except as needed to deliver the services you request.
Users are responsible for managing and controlling the content they provide on the platform.
Data Portability and Deletion:
Users have the right to request deletion of their personal data at any time. This can be done through TeamLinkt support or via the user’s profile settings. Once deleted, the data is permanently removed from TeamLinkt’s servers and cannot be recovered.
TeamLinkt retains user and organizational data only as long as necessary for service delivery or as required by law. Team or group data is typically kept until the user or administrator chooses to delete it, allowing for continuity between seasons.
While there is no explicit mention of a self-service data export tool, users can access and delete their data upon request.
Scaling Up / Down
Flexible Team and Organization Management:
Administrators can add, remove, rename, or reorganize teams and divisions at any time to fit changing organizational needs.
The platform supports mass updates, making it easy to scale up by adding new teams or scale down by merging or deleting teams as needed.
These changes can be made directly through the admin dashboard without penalty or restriction.
Service Terms:
There are no penalties or special restrictions for scaling your organization up or down. Adjustments can be made at any time to match your current requirements.
The main expectation is that all activity complies with TeamLinkt’s general terms and applicable laws.
The terms & conditions for contract renewal and cancellation
Contract Renewal:
TeamLinkt’s core platform is free, so there are no traditional contract renewal terms for most users.
For paid services or subscriptions, renewal typically occurs automatically unless canceled by the user before the end of the billing period.
Users are encouraged to review the terms regularly, as TeamLinkt may update them from time to time. Continued use of the service after any changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.
Cancellation:
Users may cancel their account or subscription at any time. To do so, they must notify TeamLinkt and close their accounts through the available options in the platform.
After cancellation, the subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. Once this period ends, the subscription is terminated and no further charges are applied.
Upon account termination, TeamLinkt will securely and immediately dispose of the user’s personal information from its servers. This process is irreversible and the data cannot be recovered.
TeamLinkt reserves the right to terminate or limit access if a user breaches the terms, if required by law, or if service provision is no longer commercially viable. In cases where service is discontinued for commercial reasons, TeamLinkt will enter into good faith negotiations to help users transition.
Compliance
Data Privacy and Security Compliance:
TeamLinkt complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), ensuring no data is collected from users under 13 years old.
The platform meets the requirements of the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), which governs how personal information is handled for California residents.
Background checks and data management processes are conducted in full compliance with applicable data privacy laws and legal standards.
TeamLinkt implements industry-standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, access controls, regular security audits, and employee training on data protection.
In the event of a data breach, TeamLinkt follows a clear protocol for investigation, notification, and cooperation with authorities as required by law.
Operational Compliance Tools:
For national and regional organizations, TeamLinkt provides robust compliance tools for membership validation, automated updates, and transparent financial reporting.
The platform is designed to support accountability and transparency for organizations managing large memberships or sensitive data.