Terms of Service (TOS)

CI Fantasy Sports is owned by Sports Business Interactive LLC and Cornerstone International F&G.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:

Welcome to CIFSPools.com also known as CI Fantasy Sports (CIFS), and can be found at: www.cifspools.com, www.cifantasysports.com. All owned and operated by Sports Business Interactive LLC in cooperation with Cornerstone International F&G (CFG). CIFS provides its service to you, subject to the following Terms of Service (“TOS”), which may be updated from time to time without notice. In identifying CIFS is to be identifying all participants in equality as listed above. You can review the most current version of the TOS at any any of the websites listed above. In addition, when using particular CIFS services, you and CIFS shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services which may be posted elsewhere on the website. All such guidelines or rules are hereby incorporated by reference into the TOS.

ELIGIBILITY:

 In order to participate in any of the services of CIFS, you must submit a unique username, email address, and password, as well as your name and address. This is the only requirement for use of our services.

In order to be eligible for any Prizing or Award notification on our sites, you must be Eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of the prize award or notification. Local laws prevail on acceptance of prizing, and contests are run under the Laws and guidelines of NEVIS of the West Indies. 

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:

CIFS can provide users with an easy to use Fantasy Sport Entertainment in any of the Major Professional Leagues of American Football, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, and Football (Soccer), and any Amateur leagues such as the CIS and NCAA, or Olympics. All contests are games of skill not chance.

CIFS provides team/player statistics, game matchups, game results, expert analysis and other useful information pertaining to fantasy sports and all of this information is for entertainment only and should be considered to be unofficial. While CIFS will use every reasonable effort to include any and all accurate and timely information, CIFS will not warrant or make any representations of any kind with respect to the information provided. CIFS shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any information transmitted or made available via the company or website services, and shall not be responsible or liable for any error or omissions in that information.

CIFS will make every reasonable effort to provide access on demand to all users. We cannot, however, guarantee access at all times. Such occurrences as extremely high website traffic, power outage, natural disasters, changes in law, strikes, etc. may from time to time prevent access to CIFS from all or part of the world and internet. Occurrences of incompatible web browser/computer operating systems from a user may at times come into play. At these times, CIFS will make all reasonable attempts to create as wide a compatible platform for all users worldwide. CIFS will make every commercially reasonable effort to restore access as soon as possible in the event its own services are disrupted. CIFS will not accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from disruptions in service from outside its control.

CIFS will make every reasonable effort to compose software and programs that are compatible with the browsers and operating systems now generally in use on the internet, and every reasonable effort to ensure these programs are free of defects. CIFS will not accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from incompatibility between its software and programs and those of any users or outdated or new versions of software available.

ENTERTAINMENT AND MARKETING ONLY:

CIFS is strictly for entertainment or marketing purposes only, and may not be used in connection with any form of gambling or wagering or the promotion of gambling or wagering. If you know (or have reason to suspect) that the service is being used for purposes of gambling or any other unlawful activity, you must notify CIFS immediately via support@cifspools.com. CIFS may pursue legal remedies against such persons/entities.

 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:

You represent, warrant and covenant that you will not upload, post, transmit, distribute or otherwise publish through the service any materials which: (a) Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the service; (b) Are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, profane, or indecent; (c) Constitute or encourage conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate the law; (d) Violate, plagiarize or infringe the rights of any third party including, without limitation, copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity, or any other right of any third party; (e) Contain a virus or other harmful or potentially harmful component; (f) Contain any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other kind of solicitation; and/or (g) Constitute or contain false or misleading indications of origin or statements of fact. You represent, warrant and covenant that you will comply with these Terms of Service in connection with your use of the CIFS service.

 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:

CIFS expressly reserves, in its sole discretion, the right to immediately modify, suspend or terminate your profile and refuse current or future use of any CIFS or partner organizations service for any reason, including, but not limited to; We believe you have used the service for gambling purposes; You have violated or tried to violate the rights of others; Or believes that you have acted inconsistently with the spirit or letter of the TOS. CIFS has the right to modify or discontinue service, including terminating any games you have entered or are participating in, temporarily or permanently, in whole or in part for any reason, with or without notice to you. You agree that CIFS will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modifications or discontinuance of service, including the termination of any games you entered or are participating in. CIFS in the event of terminating or discontinuing any contest or pool, will in full respect refund in whole or in part the full registration fee. This fee may be refunded directly through the service you used to make such payment or through means of cheque or money draft as decided by CIFS (PayPal is our eCommerce provider).

LICENSE TO USE SOFTWARE:

Users have a limited license to access and use the software that comprise our services. No one may reproduce, copy, or redistribute, in whole or in part, any of the software that constitutes the CIFS service functions. No rights of any kind in any of CIFS’s software, programs or other property shall accrue to any user.

PRIVACY POLICY:

The CIFS Privacy policy can be found on the “websites” and labeled the Privacy page.

YOUR REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS:

To create a profile on CIFS you need to enter a valid email address, unique username and unique password, legal first name, legal last name, with a verifiable address, while agreeing to these Terms of Service. Since we use your email address, Profile ID (username) to look up your account information, and to send you password change requests and other useful correspondence you need to confirm a valid email address when registering. You should also keep your email address up to date using the profile updating links once logged in. If you use an invalid email address, you may find it difficult to retrieve your password and get customer service.

USERNAME, PASSWORD AND SECURITY:

You will create a username and password when registering with CIFS. The username you pick will be unique to the website and no other user will have the same username. Your password should be something easy to remember and should not be the same password you use to protect important personal information such as bank and email accounts. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your username. You agree to (a) immediately notify CIFS of any unauthorized use of your username or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you log off from your account at the end of each session. CIFS cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these actions suggested.

PRIZE AWARDS:

CIFS will award prizes as outlined on the website. Prize awards will be made in US or Canadian Funds via a direct money transfer in electronic format or through a cheque or money order payment. PayPal and Square are our eCommerce providers. All electronic payments will be facilitated through these services. Cheque or money order requisitions will be processed as needed, and all fees associated with this payment choice will be the responsibility of the contestant/user. To claim prize awards a valid email address with personal identity attached to your profile must be provided. A confirmation email will be sent with your prize claim instructions and options. All prize award notifications will be sent within 30 days following the end of the contest or prize awarded. Contestants will then have 45 days from the end of the contest or award to claim or notify CIFS of the nature of payment choice. If prize notification email or payment is not claimed within 45 days at end of contest, the prize may be in forfeit and will be so decided at the discretion of CIFS. In some circumstance’s prizes may be delayed based on prize claim disputes and will be adjudicated for time and delivery by CIFS. All prizes must be accepted as awarded.

Prize Claim Fees:

PayPal/Online Payments: No fees associated with this payment method.

Direct Bank Transfer Payment: $50.00 USD processing fee, and all bank charges are the responsibility of the contestant. Fees taken off the net value of the prize award.

Cheque/Money Order/Draft: $100.00 USD processing fee are the responsibility of the contestant. Fees taken off the net value of the prize award.

ARBITRATION:

Any dispute relating in any way to your use of the CIFS website and the services offered therein shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in Nevis of the West Indies. You agree that any Dispute between you and CIFS shall be resolved by an arbitrator selected out of this jurisdiction. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the Dispute between you and CIFS. The arbitrator may award reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in staying or dismissing such other proceedings or in otherwise enforcing compliance with the arbitration provision. The arbitrator’s award, including attorneys’ fees, shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under these TOS or Privacy Policy shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to these TOS or Privacy Policy, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise. You understand that, in the absence of this provision, you would have had a right to litigate disputes through a court, including the right to litigate claims on a class-wide or class action basis, and that you have expressly and knowingly waived those rights and agreed to resolve any Disputes through binding arbitration in accordance with the provisions of this Section.. For the purposes of this provision, the term “Dispute” means any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to: (i) this TOS or Privacy Policy, its interpretation, or the breach, termination, applicability or validity thereof; (ii) the related order for, purchase, delivery, receipt or use of any product or service from CIFS; or (iii) any other dispute arising out of or relating to the relationship between You and CIFS.

APPLICABLE LAW/JURISDICTION:

By visiting the CIFS websites, even if accessed from a location outside of Nevis of the West Indies, you agree that the laws of Nevis will govern these disclaimers, TOS or Privacy Policy, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws in other jurisdiction. Each contestant takes the sole burden of responsibility for participating in our contests, and thereby waive their right to any local law in their proximity. It is the sole responsibility of the contestant to validate they can participate in such entertainment that is offered by CIFS and and all our websites. We reserve the right to make changes to our website and these disclaimers, TOS or Privacy Policy at any time. You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent to jurisdiction of Nevis, in the West Indies.

INVALIDITY OF SPECIFIC TERMS:

If any provision of these TOS or any document incorporated by reference is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of such documents remain in full force and effect.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:

In no event shall we, our partners, parent companies, subsidiaries, employees, our suppliers or sponsors be liable for lost profits, or any special incidental or consequential damages that are directly or indirectly related to the use, or the inability to use, or the performance of, the services even if foreseeable, or CIFS has been advised of the possibility of such damages whether in a action of contract, negligence, or other tortuous action. In no event shall our liability, and the liability of our partners, parent company, subsidiaries, employees and suppliers, to you, or any third parties in any circumstances exceed the greater of the following: 1. The amount of fee that you pay to us in a 12 month period prior to the action giving rise to liability, or (2) a value of $5,000.00 USD.

INDEMNITY:

You agree to indemnify and hold us and (as applicable) our parent company, subsidiaries, partners, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees, harmless with respect to any and all costs, claims, demands, investigations (Civil or Criminal), of an Charges, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement or the documents it incorporates by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CIFS retains the exclusive right to settle, compromise and pay any and all claims, demands, proceedings, suits, actions or causes of actions which are brought against CIFS herein under the terms and provisions of this Section 16 and in no event shall you settle any such claim without CIFS’s prior written approval.

REPORT VIOLATIONS:

If you witness any user activity in the service that violates these Terms of Service, please notify us of the activity via support@cifspools.com. CIFS cannot guarantee that any action will be taken as a result but it is the responsibility of the participants to make such claim and come forward.

COVENANT:

This makes up the full and scope of terms and conditions and you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and shall represent and hold them same. These TOS may change in accordance with change in operation and can be done so with us without prior notification to you. You accept these TOS and agree to be bound by them. Creating a profile with CIFS is your binding contract to these terms and conditions.

AGREEMENT:

By registering and/or entering any of our contests you agree to the terms and conditions of these terms of service and agree to be bound by them.

Updated August 04, 2023.