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Effective Date: January 1, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2022

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Strictly Picks ("Service," "Platform," or "Application"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Strictly Picks is a sports pick'em web application that allows users to:

  • Make predictions on sporting events
  • Participate in pick'em contests and leagues
  • Track scores and standings
  • Compete with other users
  • Receive mobile notifications for pick reminders and game updates (with consent)

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using Strictly Picks, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3.2 Jurisdictional Restrictions

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

3.3 Account Requirements

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

4.1 Violate Laws or Regulations

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Engage in any activity that violates gambling laws in your jurisdiction

4.2 Harm Others

  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
  • Impersonate any person or entity

4.3 Disrupt the Service

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers without permission
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any destructive code
  • Circumvent any security features or access restrictions

4.4 Abuse the Platform

  • Create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
  • Manipulate or attempt to manipulate contests or results
  • Share account access with others
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you submit ("User Content")
  • You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Service
  • You represent that you have the right to submit any User Content
  • You are solely responsible for your User Content

5.2 Our Content

  • All Service content, features, and functionality are owned by Strictly Picks
  • The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
  • "Strictly Picks" and associated logos are our trademarks

5.3 Third-Party Content

  • Sports data, team names, and logos are property of their respective owners
  • We do not claim ownership of third-party content

6. Contests and Picks

6.1 No Gambling

  • Strictly Picks is a game of skill for entertainment purposes only
  • No real money wagering or prizes unless explicitly stated
  • This Service does not constitute gambling

6.2 Pick Submission

  • All picks must be submitted before designated deadlines
  • Late picks will not be accepted
  • Picks cannot be changed once submitted unless specifically allowed

6.3 Scoring and Results

  • Scoring is based on publicly available sports results
  • We reserve the right to correct scoring errors
  • Final standings are determined at our discretion

7. Mobile Notifications

7.1 Notification Services

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive:

  • Pick deadline reminders
  • Game start notifications
  • Contest results and updates
  • Important service announcements

7.2 Opt-Out

  • You may opt-out of notifications at any time through your account settings
  • Standard messaging rates may apply
  • We do not charge for notification services

8. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy or reliability of content
  • That defects will be corrected
  • That the Service meets your requirements

9.3 Sports Information

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of sports data, statistics, or results
  • We are not responsible for postponed, cancelled, or rescheduled games
  • Official league/sport governing body decisions are final

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is less
  • These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Strictly Picks, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your User Content

12. Modifications to Service and Terms

12.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change features or functionality
  • Impose limits on certain features

12.2 Terms Updates

  • We may modify these Terms at any time
  • Changes will be effective upon posting
  • Your continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
  • We will notify users of significant changes

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

13.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or fraudulent activity
  • At our sole discretion for any reason

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • We may delete your account and data
  • Provisions that should survive will remain in effect

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting us.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.

14.3 Exceptions

  • Small claims court actions
  • Injunctive relief for intellectual property violations

14.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to class action proceedings.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Strictly Picks.

15.3 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

15.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.5 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor.

15.6 Notices

We may provide notices through the Service, email, or other reasonable means.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected] Website: strictlypicks.com

By using Strictly Picks, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.