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Last Updated On 20nd December 2024
Cricket Dan Fan is the core product of Cricket Dan Fan Media Private Limited (“Cricket Dan Fan”). Through Cricket Dan Fan, along with its sub-pages, offers sports-based online fantasy games. Cricket Dan Fan as used herein shall be construed as a collective reference to www.cricketdanfan.in and the Cricket Dan Fan App.
Any person utilizing www.cricketdanfan.in or the Cricket Dan Fan App (“User”) or for availing the online information and database retrieval services including gaming services, offered therein (“Cricket Dan Fan Services”), including participation in the variousand games (including fantasy games), being conducted on Cricket Dan Fan (s) shall be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and all other rules, regulations and terms of use referred to herein or provided by Cricket Dan Fan in relation to any Cricket Dan Fan Services.
Cricket Dan Fan shall be entitled to modify these Terms and Conditions, rules, regulations, and terms of use referred to herein or provided by www.cricketdanfan.in in relation to any Cricket Dan Fan Services, at any time, by posting the same on Cricket Dan Fan. Use of Cricket Dan Fan constitutes the User’s acceptance of such Terms and Conditions, rules, regulations, and terms of use referred to herein or provided by Cricket Dan Fan in relation to any Cricket Dan Fan Services, as may be amended from time to time.
Cricket Dan Fan may also notify the User of any change or modification in these Terms and Conditions, rules, regulations, and terms of use referred to herein or provided by Cricket Dan Fan by way of sending them an email on their User’s registered email address or posting notifications in the User accounts. The User may then exercise the options provided in such an email or notification to indicate non-acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions, rules, regulations, and terms of use referred to herein or provided by Cricket Dan Fan. If such options are not exercised by the User within the time frame prescribed in the email or notification, the User will be deemed to have accepted the modified Terms and Conditions.
Cricket Dan Fan includes a combination of content created by Cricket Dan Fan, its partners, licensors, associates, and/or Users. The intellectual property rights ("Intellectual Property Rights") in all software underlying Cricket Dan Fan and the Cricket Dan Fan Services and material published on www.cricketdanfan.in, including (but not limited to) games, Contests, software, advertisements, written content, photographs, graphics, images, illustrations, marks, logos, audio or video clippings, and Flash animation, is owned by Cricket Dan Fan, its partners, licensors, and/or associates.
Cricket Dan Fan may contain links to other Internet sites owned and operated by third parties. Users’ use of each of those sites is subject to the conditions, if any, posted by the sites. Cricket Dan Fan does not exercise control over any Internet sites apart from www.cricketdanfan.in and cannot be held responsible for any content residing in any third-party Internet site.
Cricket Dan Fan contains content that is created by Cricket Dan Fan as well as content provided by third parties. Cricket Dan Fan does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of the content provided by third parties, and such content may not be relied upon by the Users in utilizing the Cricket Dan Fan Services provided on Cricket Dan Fan.
All information collected from Users, such as registration and all payment information, is subject to Cricket Dan Fan's Privacy Policy, which is available at Privacy & Policy.
Users agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions and all other rules, regulations, and terms of use of the Website. In the event a User does not abide by these Terms and Conditions and all other rules, regulations, and terms of use, Cricket Dan Fan may, at its sole and absolute discretion, take necessary remedial action, including but not limited to:
Users agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information at the time of registration and at all other times (as required by Cricket Dan Fan). Users further agree to update and keep updated their registration information.
Users agree not to use cheats, exploits, automation, software, bots, hacks, or any unauthorized third-party software designed to modify or interfere with Cricket Dan Fan Services and/or Cricket Dan Fan experience or assist in such activity.
Users agree not to:
Unauthorized access to Cricket Dan Fan is a breach of these Terms and Conditions, and a violation of the law. Users agree not to access Cricket Dan Fan by any means other than through the interface provided by Cricket Dan Fan.
In order to register for the s(s), Participants are required to accurately provide the following information:
Participants are also required to confirm that they have read, and shall abide by, these Terms and Conditions. Individuals residing in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim will not be permitted to sign up for any round in the paid version of the s, as described herein.
By registering on www.cricketdanfan.in or the Cricket Dan Fan app, Users agree to comply with all terms of usage for the services provided. Users consent to receiving SMS messages for verification purposes even if DND services are active.
Cricket Dan Fan may conduct s(s) on its platform. Currently, Cricket Dan Fan provides fantasy cricket games where users can create squads and participate in fantasy s(s). Participants can win prizes based on the performance of their selected players in real-life matches.
Participants are required to pay a pre-designated entry fee to access paid s(s). Residents of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim are restricted from participating in paid s(s) due to state regulations.
Cricket Dan Fan provides s(s) in two separate formats of Cricket Dan Fan Services:
All rules applicable to normal (s) as set out herein shall be applicable to both formats of the private (s).
In the Normal format of the (s), Cricket Dan Fan may offer the (s) incomprising of 2 Participants, 3 Participants, 5 Participants, 10 Participants, 20 Participants, 100 Participants, or any other pre-designated number of Participants.
In certain Contests across the Cricket Dan Fan Services, designated as "Confirmed s," the (s) shall become operational once the number of Participants equals the pre-specified number of winners to be declared. If the (s) is not operational by the time of commencement, the participation fee will be refunded to the User's account without any charge or deduction.
In the Public format of the (s), Cricket Dan Fan may offer the (s) incomprising 2 Participants, 3 Participants, 5 Participants, 10 Participants, 20 Participants, 100 Participants, or any other pre-designated number of Participants.
Paid infinityon the Cricket Dan Fan portal have a maximum or expected number of entries of 44,000 squads. If this limit is crossed, a new infinity or a different will be created for the same, replacing the previous infinity .
In the Private format, Cricket Dan Fan enables Users to create a ("Private ") and invite other users to participate. Users may create a Private consisting of a pre-specified number of Participants, such as 2 Participants, 3 Participants, 5 Participants, 10 Participants, or any other number.
The User creating the Private shall:
If the Private does not meet the pre-specified number of Participants before the round commences, Users may have the option to convert the Private into a Public format. Participation fees for any inoperative Private will be refunded without charge or deduction.
Cricket Dan Fan reserves the right to resize s:
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in the case of Shri Varun Gumber vs Union Territory of Chandigarh and Ors, held that fantasy sports games offered by fantasy operators were ‘games of skill’ under Indian law and did not constitute gambling. The Honourable High Court also held that offering fantasy sports games was a legitimate business activity protected under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.
s(s) on Cricket Dan Fan are games of skill, as the success of Participants depends primarily on their superior knowledge of cricket, player statistics, and the ability to strategize. By participating, each Participant acknowledges and agrees that they are participating in a game of skill.
The s(s) are open only to:
Cricket Dan Fan, in accordance with Indian laws, may restrict individuals from certain states from participating in paid s(s). Currently, individuals residing in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Sikkim, and Nagaland may not participate in paid versions of the s(s).
In respect of any transactions entered into on Cricket Dan Fan, including making a payment to participate in the paid versions of s(s), Users agree to be bound by the following payment terms:
Cricket Dan Fan provides users with three categories of accounts for the processing and reconciliation of payments in relation to the Cricket Dan Fan Services:
The User’s winnings in anywill reflect as credits to the Earned Account. It is clarified that in no instance will Cricket Dan Fan permit the transfer of any amounts in the User’s accounts to any other category of account held by the user or any third-party account.
Users shall be required to remit the required amount to Cricket Dan Fan through the designated payment gateway. Payments will be credited to the User’s accounts, and entry fees forwill be debited from these accounts in the following order:
If the User’s participation fee exceeds their available balance, they will be directed to the payment gateway to make up the difference. Excess amounts added will remain in the ‘Deposits’ Account for future use or withdrawal.
Users may withdraw funds from their ‘Deposits’ Account by contacting Cricket Dan Fan Customer Support. Any amounts in the ‘Deposits’ Account must be utilized within 335 days of credit, after which Cricket Dan Fan reserves the right to forfeit unutilized amounts.
Withdrawals from the Earned Account will require valid photo identification and address proof. Users must ensure that their registered name matches their bank account and identification details.
The Cash Bonus Account contains amounts issued gratuitously by Cricket Dan Fan and cannot be withdrawn or transferred. These amounts are subject to specific limitations and must be used as per Cricket Dan Fan's terms.
Users agree that once they confirm a transaction on Cricket Dan Fan, they are bound by it. Cricket Dan Fan shall not be held liable for delays in processing transactions, which may take up to 24 hours to reflect in accounts.
In the case of failed withdrawals due to issues with the user’s bank, the amount will be credited back to the user’s Cricket Dan Fan wallet within 24 to 48 hours.
A transaction, once confirmed, is final and non-cancellable. However, Cricket Dan Fan may permit cancellations under certain conditions:
Refunds, if granted, will be subject to cancellation charges and taxes.
Cricket Dan Fan may use third-party service providers to obtain score feeds and other data for computing fantasy points. While best efforts will be made to rectify errors, Cricket Dan Fan relies on the accuracy of such third-party data and will not be responsible for inaccuracies in fantasy point calculations or winner selections due to such errors.
Winners will be decided on the basis of the scores of the squads in a designated round (which may last anywhere between one day and an entire tournament) of the s(s). The Participant(s) owning the squad(s) with the highest aggregate score in a particular round shall be declared the Winner(s). In certain pre-specified s, Cricket Dan Fan may declare more than one Winner and distribute prizes to such Winners in increasing order of their squad's aggregate score at the end of the designated round of the s. The contemplated number of Winners and the prize due to each Winner in suchshall be as specified on thepage prior to the commencement of the s. Participants creating squads on behalf of any other Participant or person shall be disqualified.
In the event of a tie, the winning Participants shall be declared Winners and the prize shall be equally divided among such Participants.
Cricket Dan Fan shall not be liable to pay any prize if it is discovered that the Winner(s) have not abided by these Terms and Conditions, and other rules and regulations in relation to the use of Cricket Dan Fan, s, or “Fantasy Rules”.
Winners shall be contacted by Cricket Dan Fan or the third party conducting theon the e-mail address provided at the time of registration. The verification process and the documents required for the collection of the prize shall be detailed to the Winners at this stage. As a general practice, winners will be required to provide the following documents:
Cricket Dan Fan shall not permit a Winner to withdraw his/her prize(s)/accumulated Earned unless the above-mentioned documents have been received and verified within the time-period stipulated by Cricket Dan Fan.
Only those Winners who successfully complete the verification process and provide the required documents within the time limit specified by Cricket Dan Fan shall be permitted to withdraw/receive their accumulated Earned (or any part thereof). Cricket Dan Fan may disqualify any Winner on the following grounds:
All prizes shall be subject to deduction of tax (“TDS”) as per the Income Tax Act 1961. Winners will be provided TDS certificates in respect of such tax deductions. Winners shall be responsible for payment of any other applicable tax, including but not limited to income tax or gift tax, in respect of the prize money.
The decision of Cricket Dan Fan with respect to the awarding of prizes shall be final, binding, and non-contestable. Participants playing paid formats of the s(s) confirm that they are not residents of states where participation is prohibited. If it is found otherwise, Cricket Dan Fan shall disqualify such Participants and forfeit any prizes won by them.
Acceptance of a prize by the Winner constitutes permission for Cricket Dan Fan to use the Winner's name, likeness, voice, and comments for promotional purposes in any media worldwide without any additional compensation. Winners agree to be available for promotional activities organized by Cricket Dan Fan at no charge.
If Cricket Dan Fan becomes aware of any governmental, statutory, or regulatory compliance issues or prohibitions concerning any s(s), such s(s) will be withdrawn or canceled without prior notice.
Employees, directors, affiliates, relatives, and family members of Cricket Dan Fan are not eligible to participate in any s(s).
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with Cricket Dan Fan Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, India. Disputes that cannot be resolved through discussions will be settled by arbitration conducted in English in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Users access Cricket Dan Fan Services at their own risk. Cricket Dan Fan shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained during access to its services. Users agree to indemnify Cricket Dan Fan and its affiliates for any claims arising out of their use of the services.
By accessing Cricket Dan Fan Services, Users waive all rights to claims against Cricket Dan Fan or its representatives for any injuries, accidents, or mishaps arising from the services provided.
To the extent permitted under law, neither Cricket Dan Fan nor its directors, officers, professional advisors, or employees shall be responsible for the deletion, failure to store, mis-delivery, or untimely delivery of any information or material.
Cricket Dan Fan disclaims any responsibility for harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material, the quality of servers, games, products, Cricket Dan Fan Services or sites, cancellation of competitions, and prizes. Users are solely responsible for any ential damage to their computer systems or loss of data resulting from accessing or downloading any material.
Cricket Dan Fan may be required to notify Users of certain events via email or by posting on its website. Users are responsible for keeping their contact information up-to-date.
Cricket Dan Fan shall not be held responsible for delays or failures due to causes outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, or network infrastructure failures.
Users agree that claims or causes of action arising out of their use of Cricket Dan Fan must be filed within 30 days of such claim or be forever barred.
If a match is reduced to limited overs and a result is declared, points will be awarded based on the performances in those overs. If no result is declared, the match will be canceled, and the entry amount refunded.
Participation in promotions is subject to compliance with the specific promotion terms and these standard terms. By participating in a promotion, users agree to the terms of Cricket Dan Fan’s privacy policy.
Cricket Dan Fan reserves the right to modify or cancel promotions at its discretion and will not be liable for any feedback or claims related to promotions.
This promotion is available to existing users of Cricket Dan Fan who have not participated in a pay-to-play contest. Users must participate in their first pay-to-play cricket contest through the designated platforms to be eligible for cashback.
Eligibility and participation details are outlined in the specific terms and conditions of the promotion. Users must comply with these terms to qualify for cashback.
Users can create up to 12 squads. Squad names will appear as "Squad 1" to "Squad 12" and will include the username in standings (e.g., "Rock S3").
If vacancies are filled before the user completes the joining process, only available slots will be allocated, and the remaining squads will be added to new s.
Users can swap squads if they have created more than one squad and have not joined the same with the squad being swapped. Swapping is allowed only for upcoming matches.
Swapping does not incur additional charges. However, Cricket Dan Fan is not liable for failed swaps due to user errors or technical issues.
The Playing 11 data for any match is provided by a third party. Cricket Dan Fan is not responsible for discrepancies or if displayed players do not play in the match.
If the number of entries is less than the size, the winnings will be distributed based on percentage (%). If the number of entries is less than or equal to the number of winners, the top 40% squads will equally share the winning amount.
Example (Old Method):
Winning Amount: ₹10,000 | Number of Winners: 150 | Number of Squads: 333 | Entry Amount: ₹39
Compression Case:
If fewer than 150 squads join, the is compressed, and the top 40% share the adjusted winnings equally.
Example (New Method):
For the same case, if squads are ≤150, winnings will be distributed based on percentages plus balance distribution among top 40%.
Points for the 1st and 2nd innings will be calculated as in normal matches. Only events occurring in the 1st and 2nd innings (both sides batting and bowling once) will be considered for points. No common points like winning bonuses will be awarded. This rule applies only to Test matches.
Points for the 2nd innings are calculated like normal matches. Only events in the 2nd innings are considered for points. Common points (Winning Bonus, In Playing XI, etc.) are awarded as usual. Events from the 1st innings are not considered for points.
If a user joins using a referral code: