Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cric Play Fantasy ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at cricplayfantasy.com and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Eligibility

To use our Service, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age to register and use our Service.
• Geographic Restrictions: Our Service is NOT available to residents of the following Indian states:
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Odisha
  • Telangana
  • Nagaland
  • Sikkim
• Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
• Account Accuracy: You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.

3. Nature of Service

Cric Play Fantasy is a skill-based, free-to-play fantasy cricket platform. Important points about our Service:

• 100% Free: Our Service is completely free. We do not charge any fees, require any payments, or offer any paid features.
• No Real Money: No real money is involved in any aspect of our Service. All competitions are for entertainment purposes only.
• Skill-Based Game: Success on our platform depends on your cricket knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic decision-making.
• Not Gambling: Our Service is not a form of gambling, betting, or wagering. It is a game of skill.
• No Prizes: We do not offer cash prizes, monetary rewards, or any form of financial compensation.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account by providing:

• A unique username
• A secure password

We do not require email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal information for registration.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4.3 Account Restrictions

You may not:

• Create multiple accounts for the same person
• Share your account with others
• Transfer or sell your account
• Use automated tools or bots to create accounts

5. Gameplay Rules

5.1 Team Creation

• You must select exactly 11 players within the 100 credit budget
• Team composition must follow the specified requirements (wicket-keepers, batters, all-rounders, bowlers)
• You must select one captain (2x points) and one vice-captain (1.5x points)
• Teams must be created before the match starts

5.2 Points Calculation

Points are awarded based on real match performances according to our published points system. We reserve the right to:

• Modify the points system with prior notice
• Correct any errors in points calculation
• Disqualify teams that violate our rules

5.3 Fair Play

You agree to:

• Play fairly and honestly
• Not use any cheating methods, hacks, or exploits
• Not manipulate the system or collude with other users
• Not use insider information or unfair advantages

6. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from our Service
• Reverse engineer or decompile our software
• Use our Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including but not limited to:

• Text, graphics, logos, icons, images
• Software, code, and algorithms
• Design, layout, and user interface
• Trademarks and brand names

are owned by Cric Play Fantasy and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

7.3 Third-Party Content

Cricket data, scores, and statistics are provided by third-party APIs (Cricbuzz). All rights to such data belong to their respective owners.

8. Data and Privacy

We collect minimal personal information. Our data practices include:

• We store only your username and password (encrypted)
• We use cookies for session management
• We may collect IP addresses for geo-restriction purposes
• We do not sell or share your data with third parties
• For detailed information, please read our Privacy Policy

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service "As Is"

Our Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of data
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

9.2 Third-Party Services

We rely on third-party APIs for cricket data. We are not responsible for:

• Accuracy of third-party data
• Availability of third-party services
• Delays or errors in data updates

9.3 No Financial Advice

Our Service does not provide financial, investment, or gambling advice. All decisions you make are at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cric Play Fantasy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use our Service
• Damages arising from errors, bugs, or technical issues
• Damages arising from unauthorized access to your account
• Damages arising from third-party content or services

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (which is zero, as our Service is free).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cric Play Fantasy and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may stop using our Service at any time by simply not accessing it.

12.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abusive or harmful behavior
• Technical or security reasons
• Inactivity for an extended period

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and all associated data
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We may notify you through our Service or other means
• Your continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
• If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using our Service

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to first contact us at support@cricplayfantasy.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

15.2 Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only, and not as part of any class or representative action.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cric Play Fantasy regarding your use of our Service.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

20. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.