TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Football Match Predictions Contest — [APP NAME]
Last updated: [DATE]
1. Organizer and Purpose
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern participation in the football match prediction contest (the "Contest") offered through the [APP NAME] mobile/web application (the "App"), organized by [COMPANY NAME] ("we", "us", or the "Organizer").
The Contest allows registered users ("Users" or "Participants") to submit predictions on the outcomes of football matches for entertainment purposes and to compete on a leaderboard or ranking system based on points earned.
2. No Payment Required
Participation in the Contest is entirely free of charge. The App does not process, request, or require any form of payment, deposit, wagering of money, or financial transaction of any kind. No entry fee is required to participate, and no monetary stakes are placed on any prediction.
This Contest is a free-to-play prediction and ranking game. It does not constitute gambling, betting with monetary consideration, or any regulated gaming activity involving the exchange of money or money's worth.
3. Eligibility
● Participants must be at least [MINIMUM AGE, e.g., 18] years old to register and use the App.
● Each individual may only maintain one (1) active account. Duplicate accounts may be suspended or removed.
● Employees, contractors, or affiliates of the Organizer directly involved in the administration of the Contest may be excluded from ranking eligibility, at the Organizer's discretion.
4. Registration and Account Verification
To participate, Users must register within the App and provide a valid email address. The email address is used exclusively for the following purposes:
● To verify and confirm the User's identity and account ownership within the App.
● To enable account recovery, login authentication, and security notifications.
● To send Contest-related communications, such as updates to these Terms, ranking results, or important notices about the App.
No other personal identification document, payment method, or financial information is collected, requested, or required at registration.
5. How the Contest Works
● Users submit predictions for the outcomes of listed football matches prior to each match's scheduled start time.
● Points are awarded automatically based on the accuracy of each prediction, according to the scoring rules published within the App.
● Accumulated points determine each User's position on the App's ranking or leaderboard.
● The ranking is for entertainment and competitive purposes only and does not involve the distribution of cash prizes or items with direct monetary value, unless expressly and separately announced by the Organizer.
6. Personal Data and Privacy
By registering, the User consents to the collection and storage of their email address and associated in-app activity (predictions submitted, points earned, ranking position) in the Organizer's database, for the purposes of operating, maintaining, and improving the App.
● Data collected is limited to the User's email address and Contest-related activity within the App.
● Data will not be sold to third parties. It may be used internally for account management, App analytics, communication with the User, and fraud prevention.
● Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting [CONTACT EMAIL].
● The Organizer will implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect User data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
For full details on data handling, Users should also refer to the App's Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.
7. Prizes
Unless otherwise and separately announced by the Organizer in writing, the Contest does not award cash prizes, merchandise, or any item of monetary value. Participation and rewards are limited to points, badges, rankings, or other in-App recognition of a non-monetary nature.
8. Prohibited Conduct and Disqualification
The Organizer reserves the right to suspend or permanently remove any User account found to be engaging in the following conduct:
● Creating or using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage.
● Using automated tools, bots, or scripts to submit predictions.
● Attempting to manipulate, exploit, or interfere with the App's scoring or ranking systems.
● Providing false, inaccurate, or fraudulent registration information.
9. Modifications to the Contest and These Terms
The Organizer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Contest, in whole or in part, and to amend these Terms at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to technical, legal, or operational reasons. Material changes will be communicated to Users through the App or via the registered email address. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Limitation of Liability
The App and the Contest are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Organizer does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the App and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from a User's participation in the Contest, technical failures, delays, or inaccuracies in match data, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [JURISDICTION].
12. Acceptance of Terms
By registering an account and participating in the Contest, the User acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and the App's Privacy Policy.
Contact: [CONTACT EMAIL]