Sports Prediction Rules

PART A: INTRODUCTION

1. Interpretation

These House Rules apply to all picks submitted on the Courtside platform. In any conflict between these House Rules and the Courtside Terms of Service, these House Rules prevail regarding the settlement of picks.

All references to "picks" refer to predictions made using virtual currency on the Courtside sweepstakes platform. Courtside is not a sportsbook and does not accept wagers or bets. All transactions use virtual funds (Courtside Coins and Courtside Cash) as described in the Terms of Service.

Where any term or condition is not explicitly covered, Courtside reserves the right to make decisions in the interest of fair play and integrity.

2. Customer Responsibility

Users are responsible for understanding these House Rules before submitting any pick and for familiarizing themselves with the specific rules for each sport.

Courtside is not responsible for picks submitted in error. Once confirmed by the system, a pick will stand unless Courtside determines, in its sole discretion, that an obvious error has occurred.

Users are responsible for the security of their account credentials and for all picks placed through their account. Any pick confirmed through a user's account is treated as authorized by the account holder.

3. Disputes

Disputes regarding pick settlement must be raised with Courtside Customer Support within 30 days of the event's completion. Courtside will investigate all disputes in good faith.

Courtside's decision on any dispute is final. In the event of a disagreement regarding a result, Courtside will use the official result as declared by the relevant governing body.

4. Anti-Fraud and Fair Play

Courtside reserves the right to void picks, suspend accounts, or withhold virtual funds where we reasonably suspect fraud, collusion, manipulation, or any activity that undermines fair play.

Courtside employs monitoring systems to detect suspicious activity, including but not limited to: irregular pick patterns, use of multiple accounts, exploitation of technical errors, and coordinated activity among accounts.

PART B: GENERAL RULES

1. Prohibited Persons

The following persons are prohibited from submitting picks on Courtside:

• Any person under the minimum age requirement in their jurisdiction.
• Any person in a jurisdiction where participation on Courtside is prohibited.
• Courtside employees, officers, directors, and their immediate family members.
• Any person suspended or banned from the platform.
• Athletes, coaches, referees, team owners, and others with insider knowledge of events offered on Courtside, with respect to picks on their own sport or league.

2. Pick Types

Courtside offers the following pick types. Each pick type may have specific rules that supplement these General Rules:

2.1 Straight Picks

A single prediction on one event or market. If correct, the pick wins; if incorrect, it loses. If the event is voided or the result cannot be determined, the pick is declared No Action and the risk amount is returned.

2.1.a Player Props

If a player starts a game, results will be settled based on the player’s statistics at the conclusion of the game, regardless of whether the player plays the entire game or is removed from the game early due to substitution and/or injury.

2.2 Parlay Picks

Combines two or more selections ("legs") into a single pick. All legs must win for the Parlay to win. If any leg loses, the entire Parlay loses.

If one or more legs are declared No Action, the Parlay is recalculated at the reduced number of legs. If all legs are voided, the entire Parlay is declared No Action.

2.3 Same Game Parlay (SGP)

Combines multiple selections from the same event. All selections must win. SGP odds include correlation adjustments.

If any SGP selection is declared No Action, the entire SGP may be declared No Action or recalculated at Courtside's discretion, depending on the voided selection's impact on remaining selections.

3. Odds and Lines

All odds and lines are subject to change prior to pick confirmation. The odds at the time of confirmation apply.

Courtside may suspend or remove markets at any time. If a market is suspended during pick submission, the pick will not be accepted.

4. In-Play (Live) Picks

In-play picks are subject to the following additional rules:

• A slight delay may apply to in-play pick acceptance.
• Courtside reserves the right to reject any in-play pick.
• In-play picks settle based on events occurring after confirmation only.
• If a significant event occurs during the submission-to-confirmation delay (e.g., a goal, ejection), Courtside may void the pick.

5. Results and Settlement

Picks are settled based on the official result declared by the relevant governing body. If no official result is available, Courtside will use publicly available, authoritative sources.

Settlement may be delayed where results are under review or require additional verification. Once settled, the result is generally final. Courtside reserves the right to resettle picks if:

• The governing body changes the official result after initial settlement.
• Courtside identifies an error in the original settlement.
• A regulatory authority directs resettlement.

Users will be notified of any resettlement, and virtual fund adjustments will be applied accordingly.

6. Resettlements

If a governing body changes an official result after settlement (e.g., doping disqualification, revised official time), Courtside reserves the right to resettle affected picks at any time.

Post-event statistical corrections (e.g., reassigned rebounds or assists) will generally not trigger resettlement unless the correction materially affects a market outcome.

7. Unexpected Events

Courtside reserves the right to void picks, suspend markets, or take appropriate action when circumstances may compromise event integrity, including but not limited to:

• Technical failures or broadcast interruptions.
• Severe weather or natural disasters.
• Security incidents or threats.
• Evidence of match-fixing or corruption.
• Any other event that, in Courtside's reasonable judgment, compromises competition integrity.

8. Futures Picks

Futures picks are on outcomes determined at a later date (e.g., league champion, tournament winner). They are generally accepted all-in, meaning the risk amount is not returned if the selected participant withdraws, unless otherwise stated at the time of the offer or in sport-specific rules.

Settlement is based on the official result. If an event is cancelled with no official result, Courtside will determine settlement based on circumstances and applicable sport-specific rules.

9. Abandoned, Cancelled, Postponed, and Forfeited Events

Unless overridden by sport-specific rules in Part C:

9.1 Abandoned Events

If an event starts but is not completed, picks on conclusively determined markets stand. All other picks are declared No Action.

9.2 Cancelled Events

If cancelled before start, all picks are declared No Action and risk amounts returned, unless the market can be determined regardless.

9.3 Postponed Events

If rescheduled within 48 hours, picks stand. If not rescheduled within 48 hours, picks are declared No Action unless sport-specific rules provide otherwise.

9.4 Forfeited Events

Courtside settles picks based on the official forfeit result. If the forfeit occurs before the event begins, Courtside may declare all picks No Action.

10. Venue Changes

Picks generally stand if a venue changes, unless the change results in a home/away swap, in which case Courtside may void all picks on the affected event.

11. Periods of Time

Picks on specific periods, halves, or quarters relate only to the specified period. Overtime or extra time is not included unless explicitly stated.

12. To Qualify Markets

In "to qualify" or "to advance" markets, the selection must advance to the next round. Method of advancement is irrelevant. If neither competitor advances, picks are declared No Action.

13. Dead Heats

Where two or more participants tie for a position, returns are calculated by dividing the full return by the number of participants in the dead heat.

14. Obvious Errors

Courtside reserves the right to void or correct any pick placed at odds materially different from true odds due to an obvious error, including but not limited to:

• Clearly inverted odds (e.g., heavy favorite listed at underdog odds).
• Odds significantly out of line with the broader market.
• Odds affected by a technical glitch or system error.

Courtside will compare odds offered to the true probability at the time of confirmation. Voided picks due to obvious error will have risk amounts returned.

15. Event Listing Errors

Courtside may void all picks on events listed with incorrect details (e.g., wrong date, participants, league). If the error does not materially affect the market, picks may stand at Courtside's discretion.

16. Maximum Winnings

The maximum return on any single pick (including parlays) is $1,000,000 in virtual currency equivalent unless otherwise agreed in writing. This applies to total potential return including the risk amount. The same limit applies per event across all picks by a single user. Courtside may limit or void picks exceeding this amount.

17. Parlay Rules

In addition to Section 2.2:

• Courtside may restrict certain selections from being combined in a parlay.
• Correlated selections identified after submission may result in the parlay being voided with risk amount returned.
• Minimum two (2) legs required. No maximum, subject to system limitations.
• Teasers (parlays with adjusted spreads) may be offered for select sports with rules displayed at submission.

18. Cash Out

Courtside may offer Cash Out, allowing users to settle a pick before event conclusion at a value reflecting the current state of the event. Cash Out offers are at Courtside's discretion and may be suspended, modified, or withdrawn at any time. A request is not confirmed until accepted by the system; if conditions change, the request may be rejected. Cash Out is not available for all picks or markets.

19. Odds Boost

Courtside may offer enhanced odds ("Odds Boosts") on selected markets, subject to:

• Available for a limited time; may be withdrawn at any time.
• Maximum pick amounts may apply and will be displayed at submission.
• May be limited to one per user per market.
• Courtside may restrict or remove Odds Boost eligibility for any user.

20. Miscellaneous

Courtside reserves the right to amend these House Rules at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

These House Rules are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Courtside operates. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

PART C: SPORT-SPECIFIC RULES

The following rules supplement Part B. Where a sport-specific rule conflicts with a General Rule, the sport-specific rule prevails.

1. American Football (NFL, NCAA, and Other Leagues)

1.1 General

1. All picks include overtime unless otherwise stated.
2. If a game is not completed within 48 hours of the scheduled start, all picks are declared No Action unless the market has been conclusively determined.
3. If shortened but declared official, picks settle on the official result.
4. Preseason, regular season, and postseason picks are treated separately.

1.2 Pick Markets

1. Moneyline: Winner including overtime. Ties (regular season only) are declared No Action.
2. Point Spread: Final score including overtime plus the spread. Pushes are No Action.
3. Total Points (Over/Under): Combined score including overtime. Pushes are No Action.
4. Half/Quarter picks: Score during the specified period only. OT counts toward second half.
5. Player Props: Official league stats. Player must be active and see at least one snap for action, unless the market is about whether the player will play. Inactive players are No Action.
6. Team Props: Official league stats for the specified team.
7. Futures: Official result. All-in; team relocation, rebrand, or folding settles as a loss.

2. Basketball (NBA, NCAA, WNBA, and Other Leagues)

2.1 General

1. All picks include overtime unless otherwise stated.
2. If not completed within 48 hours, all picks are No Action unless conclusively determined.
3. If shortened but declared official, picks settle on the official result.

2.2 Pick Markets

1. Moneyline: Winner including overtime.
2. Point Spread: Final score including overtime plus the spread. Pushes are No Action.
3. Total Points: Combined score including overtime. Pushes are No Action.
4. Half/Quarter picks: Score for the specified period only. OT included in second half.
5. Player Props: Official league stats. Player must enter the game for action.
6. Futures: Official result. All-in.

3. Baseball (MLB and Other Leagues)

3.1 General

1. All picks include extra innings unless otherwise stated.
2. Starting Pitcher Rule: Both listed starting pitchers must start (throw at least one pitch) for moneyline and run line picks to have action. Totals have action regardless of pitchers.
3. Suspended games settle on the final result when completed.
4. Games called or shortened but declared official settle on the official result, provided at least 5 innings completed (4.5 if the home team leads).
5. Mercy/run-rule shortened games are official.
6. Each doubleheader game is a separate event.

3.2 Pick Markets

1. Moneyline: Game winner. Subject to starting pitcher rule.
2. Run Line: Final score plus the spread. Starting pitcher rule applies. Extra innings included.
3. Total Runs: Combined runs including extra innings. Action regardless of pitchers.
4. 1st Half Props: Score through first five complete innings. Both listed starters must start.
5. Player Props: Official stats. Batter must be in starting lineup; pitcher must throw at least one pitch.
6. Inning-specific picks: Score during the specified inning only. Inning must be completed.

4. Soccer

4.1 General

1. All picks settle on the result at end of regular time (90 minutes plus stoppage). Extra time and penalty shootouts are NOT included unless the market specifically references them.
2. Abandoned matches not replayed/completed within 48 hours: conclusively determined markets stand; all others are No Action.
3. Postponed before kickoff: picks stand if rescheduled within 48 hours; otherwise No Action.
4. Own goals count toward match totals but not individual goal scorer markets.
5. Neutral venue matches: picks stand.

4.2 Pick Markets

1. Match Result (3-Way): Home Win, Draw, or Away Win at end of regular time.
2. Draw No Bet (2-Way): Winner at regular time. Draws are No Action.
3. Asian Handicap / Spread: Regular time score plus handicap. Standard push rules apply.
4. Total Goals: Combined goals in regular time.
5. BTTS: Whether both teams score at least one goal in regular time.
6. Goal Scorer (First, Last, Anytime): Regular time only. Own goals excluded. Non-participating player picks are No Action.
7. Correct Score: Exact score at end of regular time.
8. Half-Time / Full-Time: Result at half-time and at full-time.
9. Player Props: Official match stats at regular time. Player must enter the field.
10. To Qualify / Advance: Team that advances regardless of method (including ET/penalties).
11. Futures: Official final standings/awards. All-in.

5. Ice Hockey (NHL and Other Leagues)

5.1 General

1. All picks include overtime unless otherwise stated.
2. If not completed within 48 hours, all picks are No Action unless conclusively determined.
3. Shootout goals do not count for total goals or player props. Shootout winner is credited one additional goal for moneyline purposes.

5.2 Pick Markets

1. Moneyline: Winner including OT/shootout (regular season) or OT only (playoffs).
2. Puck Line: Regulation score plus the spread. OT/shootout not included. Pushes are No Action.
3. Total Goals: Combined regulation goals. Pushes are No Action.
4. Period picks: Score during the specified period only.
5. Player Props: Official stats. Player must participate. OT goals count; shootout goals do not.
6. Grand Salami: Total regulation goals across all scheduled games for the day.
7. Futures: Official result. All-in.

6. Tennis

6.1 General

1. Picks settle on the official result (ATP, WTA, ITF, Grand Slam organizers).
2. Retirement/disqualification mid-match: conclusively determined markets stand; all others (including incomplete match winner) are No Action.
3. Pre-match withdrawal (walkover): all picks are No Action.
4. Postponed and resumed: picks stand with scores carried over.
5. Change in number of sets: all picks are No Action.
6. Surface change: picks stand unless the change materially affects the competition.
7. Match tiebreak in lieu of final set: match picks settle normally; set-specific picks treat the tiebreak as the final set.

6.2 Pick Markets

1. Match Winner: No Action if not completed.
2. Set Spread: Sets won plus the spread. No Action on retirement unless conclusively decided.
3. Total Games: Total games played. No Action on retirement unless the over is already reached.
4. Set Winner: Winner of the specified set. No Action if not completed.
5. Game Props: Based on the specified set, which must be completed.
6. Tournament Winner: Official winner. All-in; no refunds for post-draw withdrawals.

7. Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

7.1 General

1. Picks settle on the official result announced at the conclusion of the bout.
2. No Contest before completion: all picks are No Action unless conclusively determined.
3. Cancelled bout or pre-bout withdrawal: all picks are No Action.
4. Change in scheduled number of rounds: all picks are No Action.
5. Fighter replacement: all picks are No Action.
6. Result changed post-announcement (e.g., failed drug test): Courtside may resettle.

7.2 Pick Markets

1. Fight Winner: Official winner. Draw with no draw option offered is No Action.
2. Method of Victory: Official method (KO/TKO, Submission, Decision). Technical decision settles as Decision.
3. Total Rounds: Completed rounds. Bout must go the distance or be stopped during the specified round for the over to win.
4. Round Props: Based on the round the bout ends. Decision = "goes the distance."
5. Fight to Go the Distance: Whether the bout lasts the full scheduled rounds.

8. Golf

8.1 General

1. Picks settle on the official result (PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA, etc.).
2. Shortened tournaments with an official result: picks settle on that result.
3. Cancelled with no official result: all picks are No Action.
4. Playoffs determine outright and head-to-head settlements. Incomplete playoffs: tied participants are considered tied.
5. Dead heat rules apply where no playoff is held.

8.2 Pick Markets

1. Tournament Winner: Official winner including playoff. All-in; withdrawal or missed cut is a loss.
2. Top 5/10/20: Official finishing position. Dead heat rules apply.
3. Make/Miss Cut: No Action if tournament has no cut.
4. Tournament Head-to-Head: Better finishing position. Both must tee off in round 1. If one withdraws after teeing off, the other wins if they complete the tournament.
5. Round Matchups: Lower score in the specified round. Both must tee off. Withdrawal mid-round: completing golfer wins.
6. Scoring Props: Official scoring. Golfer must complete the specified round(s).

9. E-Sports

9.1 General

1. Picks settle on the official result from the tournament organizer or game developer.
2. Replayed match due to technical issue: picks settle on the replay result.
3. Forfeit or walkover: No Action.
4. Pre-match substitution: picks stand. Mid-match disconnect with replacement: picks settle on the result with the substitute.
5. Replayed map: only the replay result counts.

9.2 Pick Markets

1. Match Winner: Winner of the series (best-of-3, best-of-5, etc.).
2. Map Winner: Winner of the specified map.
3. Map Handicap: Maps won plus the stated handicap.
4. Total Maps: Total maps played in the series.
5. Game-specific props (first blood, total kills, etc.): Official in-game stats from the game client or organizer.

10. Australian Rules Football

All picks include overtime unless otherwise stated. Regular season draws: moneyline is No Action. Grand Final draws proceeding to extra time settle on the final result. Official AFL results and stats apply.

11. Cricket

Picks settle on the official result (ICC, etc.). Abandoned matches with no official result: No Action unless conclusively determined. DLS results in limited-overs matches are official. Test match draws: moneyline (excluding draw option) is No Action. Player must bat or bowl for prop action.

12. Cycling

Official classification (UCI, etc.) applies. Subsequent disqualifications may trigger resettlement. Cancelled or neutralized stages: No Action.

13. Darts

Official result (PDC, WDF, etc.) applies. Incomplete matches: No Action unless conclusively determined. Leg/set handicaps and totals settle on final counts.

14. Handball

Regular time (two halves) unless otherwise stated. Extra time and shootouts not included unless specified. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action.

15. Field Hockey

Regular time unless otherwise stated. Penalty shootouts not included for standard markets. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action.

16. Lacrosse

Includes overtime unless otherwise stated. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action. Official stats from the relevant governing body (PLL, NLL, NCAA, etc.).

17. Motorsports (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, etc.)

Official classification at the time of podium ceremony or initial result (FIA, NASCAR, etc.) applies. Post-classification penalties may trigger resettlement at Courtside's discretion. Started but incomplete races with an official classification: picks settle on that classification. Cancelled before start: No Action.

18. Rugby Union and Rugby League

Regular time (80 minutes plus injury time) unless otherwise stated. Extra time not included unless specified. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action; completed halves stand. Official stats from the relevant governing body.

19. Snooker

Official result (WST/WPBSA, etc.) applies. Incomplete matches: No Action unless conclusively determined. Frame handicap and total frames settle on final counts.

20. Volleyball and Beach Volleyball

Official result (sets won). No draws. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action. Set handicaps settle on sets won plus the handicap. Total points settle across all sets.

21. Table Tennis

Official result (ITTF, etc.) applies. Retirement or disqualification: No Action unless conclusively determined. Set handicap and totals settle on final counts.

22. Swimming

Official result (World Aquatics, etc.) applies. Incomplete events: No Action. Subsequent disqualification may trigger resettlement. Both swimmers must start for head-to-head action.

23. Athletics (Track and Field)

Official result (World Athletics, IOC, etc.) applies. Incomplete events: No Action. Field events settle on best valid attempt; track events on photo finish. Subsequent disqualification may trigger resettlement. Both athletes must start for head-to-head action.

24. Surfing

Official result (WSL, etc.) applies. Incomplete events/heats: No Action. Restarted heats: only the final result counts.

25. Pickleball

Official result applies. Incomplete matches: No Action unless conclusively determined. Game handicap and totals settle on final counts.

26. Winter Sports (Skiing, Snowboarding, Biathlon, etc.)

Official result (FIS, IBU, etc.) applies. Incomplete events: No Action. Subsequent disqualification may trigger resettlement. Multi-run events: athlete must complete all runs for head-to-head action.

27. Olympics and Multi-Sport Events

Official results at medal ceremony (IOC, etc.) apply. Post-ceremony changes (e.g., doping violations) may trigger resettlement. Medal count markets settle on the official final count at the closing ceremony.

28. Pool (Billiards)

Official result applies. Incomplete matches: No Action. Rack handicaps settle on racks won plus the handicap.

29. Rowing

Official result (World Rowing/FISA, etc.) applies. Incomplete events: No Action. Subsequent disqualification may trigger resettlement.

30. Netball

Includes overtime unless otherwise stated. Abandoned and not completed within 48 hours: No Action. Quarter/half picks settle on the specified period only.

31. GAA (Gaelic Football and Hurling)

Regular time unless the market includes extra time or a replay. Draws are possible in league and early championship. Abandoned and replayed: picks on the abandoned match are No Action.

32. Jai Alai

Official result from the fronton or tournament organizer. Incomplete matches: No Action. Handicap and total points settle on official scoring.

33. Softball

Includes extra innings unless otherwise stated. Baseball rules (Section 3) apply generally, with minimum innings for official games per the governing body. Mercy/run-rule games are official.