Legal Information
At Fantasy Sport India, we are committed to providing a lawful and compliant experience for all our users. This page outlines the legal considerations, regulations, and responsibilities associated with our services. By participating in our contests, you agree to abide by all relevant laws and the terms and conditions described here.
1. Legal Status of Fantasy Sports in India
Fantasy sports are considered games of skill rather than chance. Under the Public Gambling Act of 1867, skill-based games are typically not subject to gambling laws, making fantasy sports legal in most states. However, certain regions in India may have specific restrictions on fantasy sports participation.
2. Jurisdictional Restrictions
Restricted States: Due to local laws, residents of certain states, including but not limited to Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim, may be prohibited from participating in paid contests on Fantasy Sport India. If you reside in one of these states, you may only participate in free contests.
Compliance with Local Laws: It is your responsibility to ensure that your participation is legal under the laws of your state or region. By participating in our contests, you confirm that you are not located in a restricted state and that your participation complies with local laws.
3. Age Requirement
To participate in any contest on Fantasy Sport India, you must be at least 18 years old. By registering and participating, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. We reserve the right to verify your age and suspend or terminate your account if you are found to be underage.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Fantasy Sport India, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Fantasy Sport India or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content from our platform is prohibited without prior written permission.
5. Liability and Indemnification
Limitation of Liability: Fantasy Sport India is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or participation in contests. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Fantasy Sport India, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses resulting from your use of the platform, breach of these terms, or violation of any rights of others.
6. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law: These terms and any disputes related to the use of the Fantasy Sport India platform will be governed by Indian law, excluding its conflict of laws principles.
Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms will be exclusively conducted in the courts of [insert jurisdiction, e.g., New Delhi, India]. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts for any such claims.
Arbitration: For any disputes or claims arising from this agreement or its breach, termination, enforcement, or interpretation, parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration according to the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
7. Compliance with International Laws
If you are accessing Fantasy Sport India from outside India, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with your local laws. We do not guarantee that our platform is suitable or available for use in other jurisdictions.
8. Updates to the Legalities Page
Fantasy Sport India may update or modify this Legal Information page at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about the legal aspects of using Fantasy Sport India, please contact us at [email protected].