Last updated: January 3, 2026
👋 Welcome to Ref Geek! These terms are pretty standard stuff, but we've tried to write them in plain English. The gist: be cool, don't abuse the platform, and let's all enjoy talking about hockey together.
Ref Geek is a community-driven platform where hockey fans can track and discuss NHL officiating. We aggregate publicly available game data and let fans flag calls they think were missed or incorrect. It's meant to be fun, transparent, and community-focused.
We are NOT:
When you submit flags, comments, or other content:
We use third-party services to operate Ref Geek:
User accounts and authentication are managed by Clerk. By creating an account, you also agree to Clerk's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Game data is sourced from the NHL's publicly available API. We are not affiliated with the NHL and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this data.
Ref Geek is provided "as is." We're a small team doing our best, but we can't guarantee the site will always be up, bug-free, or accurate. Game data comes from public sources and may have errors.
Nothing on Ref Geek constitutes professional, legal, or official advice about NHL rules or officiating. It's fan commentary and discussion.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Flaresoft Solutions and its team are not liable for any damages arising from your use of Ref Geek. We're just here to help fans discuss hockey!
We may update these terms occasionally. If we make significant changes, we'll try to let you know (like posting a notice on the site). Continuing to use Ref Geekafter changes means you accept the new terms.
We can suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You can also delete your account anytime by contacting us at info@flaresoft.solutions.
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Flaresoft Solutions operates. Any disputes will be resolved through good-faith discussion first—we're reasonable people!
Ref Geek is an independent fan-made project. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with the National Hockey League (NHL), the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA), any NHL team, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.
The NHL name, NHL Shield, team names, logos, and all related marks are registered trademarks and the exclusive property of the NHL and its teams. Player names, images, and likenesses are property of the NHLPA and respective teams.
We use publicly available game information for fan commentary, criticism, and discussion purposes under fair use principles. We're just passionate hockey fans who want to discuss the game we love. We have tremendous respect for the NHL, its officials, and everyone who makes hockey possible. Go hockey! 🏒💙
If you have questions about these terms, reach out to us at info@flaresoft.solutions. We're happy to chat!