Legal Status of Fantasy Sports in India

Fantasy sports are regarded as skill-based games, distinct from games of chance, and thus are not classified as gambling. In India, skill-based games are generally exempt from the Public Gambling Act of 1867, making fantasy sports legal in most states. However, some regions may impose restrictions on participation in fantasy sports contests.

Jurisdictional Restrictions

Restricted States: Due to local legislation, residents from certain states, including but not limited to Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim, may be ineligible to participate in paid contests. Residents of these states are only allowed to join free-to-play contests.

Compliance with Local Laws: You are responsible for ensuring that your participation complies with the laws of your specific state or region. By using our platform, you confirm that you are not in a restricted jurisdiction and that your participation is legally permissible.

Age Requirement

Participation in any contest on our platform is limited to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By registering and engaging in our contests, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. We retain the right to verify your age and suspend or terminate your account if you are found to be underage.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, and software, available on our platform is owned by us or our licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our content without written permission is prohibited.

Liability and Indemnity

Limitation of Liability: We are not responsible for any damages, including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from your use of our platform or participation in contests. This includes loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our platform, along with its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, breach of these terms, or violation of any third-party rights.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of India, without considering conflict of laws principles.

Jurisdiction: Any legal actions related to these terms shall be exclusively brought in the courts of India, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

Arbitration: In case of any disputes, the parties agree to make efforts to resolve the matter through negotiations. If unresolved, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Compliance with International Laws

If you are accessing our platform from outside India, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with your country’s laws. We do not guarantee that our platform is appropriate or available for use outside of India.

Changes to Legal Terms

We may update or revise this Legal Considerations page at any time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review these changes regularly. Continued use of our platform after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these legal considerations, please contact us at [email protected].