When a PBA member logs in to the private site for members and goes to the page with pattern info, here is what they must read and accept first:
Welcome to the PBA Pattern retrieval site. Prior to gaining access to the PBA Pattern specifications, you must agree to the following terms and conditions:
I am a member of the Professional Bowlers Association, LLC.
I agree and acknowledge that the PBA owns all rights to the Cheetah, Scorpion, Shark, Chameleon and Viper oil pattern specifications (collectively referred to herein as “PBA Patternsâ€), as well as rights to additional logos, trademarks and service marks.
I will use the PBA Patterns solely for the purpose of practicing on such oil specifications and will not use the PBA Patterns for any other reason whatsoever.
I will keep confidential all information relating to the PBA Patterns ("Confidential Information") and will not disclose or use Confidential Information, except to practice on such oil specifications. I will notify PBA immediately of any disclosure or use of Confidential Information not permitted, and will cooperate fully with PBA to recover it and limit its dissemination and use. Furthermore, I agree that I will pay any damages suffered by PBA as a result of breach of this Covenant and will indemnify and hold harmless PBA from any loss, cost, claim or liability resulting from any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information.
I expressly acknowledge and agree that the fact that the PBA has given me access to the PBA Patterns will not be deemed in any way to constitute an assignment by PBA of the PBA Patterns or of any rights with respect thereto, or to give me any right, title or interest in or to the PBA Patterns (except the right to use the PBA patterns solely for the purpose of practicing on such oil specifications) or any other PBA logos, trademarks or service marks.