Legalities

1. Legal Standing of Fantasy Sports in India

Fantasy sports are recognized as games of skill, which distinguishes them from chance-based gambling activities. In India, games of skill are generally exempt from gambling regulations under the Public Gambling Act of 1867, making fantasy sports legal in most states. However, certain jurisdictions in India may impose restrictions on participation in fantasy sports.

2. Jurisdictional Limitations

Restricted States: Due to local regulations, residents of specific states, including but not limited to Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim, are prohibited from participating in paid contests on Pon4ikiOnline. Residents of these states are eligible only for free-to-play contests.

Compliance with Local Regulations: It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with the laws of your state or region. By participating in contests on Pon4ikiOnline, you affirm that you are not located in a restricted state and that your participation is lawful under local laws.

3. Age Restriction

Participation in any contest on Pon4ikiOnline is strictly limited to individuals who are at least 18 years old. By registering and participating in our contests, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. We reserve the right to verify your age and may suspend or terminate your account if you are found to be underage.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Pon4ikiOnline platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Pon4ikiOnline or its licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from our platform without prior written permission.

5. Liability and Indemnification

Limitation of Liability: Pon4ikiOnline shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or related to 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 Pon4ikiOnline, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the platform, any violation of these terms, or infringement of the rights of others.

6. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These terms and any disputes arising from or related to the use of the Pon4ikiOnline platform shall be governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Jurisdiction: Any legal actions or proceedings arising under these terms shall be exclusively brought in the courts of [insert jurisdiction, e.g., New Delhi, India]. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts for the purpose of resolving any claims.

Arbitration: In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or related to this agreement, the parties agree to first seek resolution through good faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

7. Compliance with International Laws

If you are accessing Pon4ikiOnline from outside India, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of our platform complies with the laws of your country. We make no representations or warranties that our platform is suitable or available for use in jurisdictions outside India.

8. Updates to the Legalities Page

Pon4ikiOnline reserves the right to modify or update this Legalities page at any time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or our practices. Any amendments will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review these legal considerations periodically. Continued use of our platform following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding the legal aspects of using Pon4ikiOnline, please contact us at [email protected].