Terms & Conditions

Structure

Welcome to the 2023 World Fantasy Football Championship ("WFFC" or "Promotion"). The WFFC consists of a series of qualifier contests (each a "WFFC Qualifiers" and collectively, the "WFFC Qualifiers") and culminates with the WFFC finals contest and viewing party in Miami, Florida ("WFFC Finals"). The WFFC Finals will take place in Miami, Florida on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Here are the detailed rules for the WFFC.

Players may qualify for the WFFC Finals by winning an entry via WFFC Qualifiers. The WFFC Finals will include a total of eighty (80) entries. FanDuel will run WFFC Qualifiers starting on September 10, 2023. Each WFFC Qualifier will award at least one entry into the WFFC Finals, though FanDuel reserves the right to run WFFC Qualifiers that award more than one entry ("Super Qualifiers" and, collectively with WFFC Qualifiers, "Qualifiers"). FanDuel also reserves the right to award entries into the WFFC Finals through other promotions at its own discretion.

In each WFFC Qualifier, the entrant whose team scores the most fantasy points will secure one entry into the WFFC Finals ("Qualifier Winner"). Super Qualifiers may award entry into the WFFC Finals to multiple finishers ("Super Qualifier Winners" and, collectively with Qualifier Winners, "Finalists"). In a Super Qualifier the participants with the highest scoring entries will win an entry into the WFFC Finals in accordance with the number of entries into the WFFC Finals being offered in that particular Super Qualifier. For example, if FanDuel announces that three entries into the WFFC Final will be awarded in a specific Super Qualifier, then the three highest scoring entries in that Super Qualifier will each win one entry into the WFFC Finals.

The prize for each Finalist includes one (1) entry into the WFFC Finals contest on Sunday, December 17, 2023; and a trip package consisting of $1,000 airfare and transportation credit, four (4) nights for two (2) people on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady cruise ship, one (1) night accommodations for two (2) people in Miami on Sunday, December 17, 2023, and entry for two (2) people to the WFFC live final viewing party on Sunday (collectively, the "Trip Package"). Approximate retail value of the Trip Package is $10,000. Actual value depends on city/day/time of departure. Any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded. Airfare credit will be deposited in Finalist’s account; Finalist is responsible for making all travel arrangements. The entry into the WFFC Finals and Trip Package are non-transferable, except where noted otherwise in these terms and conditions. Additional guests may be able to attend the Friday, Saturday and Sunday events, but will be subject to additional charges. Entry for additional guests is NOT guaranteed and will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, factoring in event capacity, overall group size, event space capacity, and catering & staffing resources.

Participants are only eligible to win a maximum of six (6) entries into the WFFC Finals. Should a participant win a second entry into the WFFC Finals through a Qualifier, they may choose between receiving an additional transferable Trip Package (plane ticket, hotel accommodations, and a pair of tickets to the viewing parties per entry) for an individual of his or her choosing OR a cash value option of 50% of the Trip Package ($5,000). This choice shall also be offered to a participant winning a third, fourth, fifth,or sixth entry. Once a participant wins six entries into the WFFC Final, he is ineligible to win any additional entries into the WFFC Final. Any participant who enters a lineup in a WFFC Qualifier or Super Qualifier that finishes in a position to win an entry into the WFFC Final but would result in the participant having an excess of six (6) entries into the WFFC Final will be awarded the cash value of the entry into the WFFC Finals in lieu of winning another seat in the WFFC Final, and will not be awarded any amount in lieu of the Trip Package.

All requests to cash out a Trip Package must be submitted to FanDuel via writing on or before December 1, 2023.

Any cashout requests submitted after December 1, 2023 will not be accepted and any unused Trip Packages will be forfeited.

WFFC Teams and scoring

Each Qualifier, as well as the WFFC Finals, will use standard FanDuel NFL rosters and scoring rules, as explained here: https://www.fanduel.com/rules.

In the event of a tie for an entry into the WFFC Finals in a Qualifier, the tied players will play a one-day 'playoff' contest to determine finishing position. The playoff will be a Head-to-Head or private league contest using standard FanDuel NFL rosters and scoring rules. All other ties (whether in the WFFC Finals or in a Qualifier) will result in the tied players splitting the prizes for the tied finishing positions.

Prizes for the WFFC Final and Qualifiers

Each Qualifier will award an entry into the WFFC Finals (cash value of $25,000), and Trip Package (retail value of $10,000) to the first place finisher (or top eligible finishers for Super Qualifiers).

Any other prizes for Qualifiers will be published in advance of participants being able to enter such contests. Upon winning a Qualifier, Finalists will also receive a cash prize equal to the minimum possible payout for the WFFC Finals ("Early Prize"). Should a Finalist be deemed ineligible for the WFFC Finals, then he or she forfeits any right to receive any Early Prize.

The first place finisher in the WFFC Finals will receive a cash prize of $500,000. All other prizes for the WFFC Finals will be published when the first Qualifiers are created. Any Early Prize paid out to Finalists will be deducted from any prizes won in the WFFC Finals.

Eligibility for WFFC

All residents of the United States and Canada who comply with FanDuel’s eligibility rules for paid entry games in FanDuel’s Terms of Use (https://www.fanduel.com/terms) and who complete and return to FanDuel a signed copy of the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility by the deadline specified by FanDuel are eligible to participate in Qualifiers and the WFFC Finals. All participants must be at least 18 years of age (21+ in MA and IA, 19+ in AL) to participate in Qualifiers or the WFFC Finals. Participants physically located in Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington are not eligible to participate. FanDuel makes no representation that participation in paid entry fantasy sports contests is lawful under Texas state law. Any otherwise eligible player who wins an entry into the WFFC Finals but who does not return the completed and signed WFFC Final Affidavit of Eligibility by the specified deadline will be disqualified, will forfeit the right to receive an Early Prize and will have his or her finishing position swapped with the first eligible runner-up from the corresponding Qualifier, in FanDuel’s sole discretion. In other words, the runner-up will be deemed the winner of the Trip Package and gain entry into the WFFC Finals, provided that the runner-up completes and returns to FanDuel a signed copy of the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility. A copy of the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility can be viewed below.

FanDuel employees may enter the competition for testing purposes but are not eligible to win any prizes.

All other participants who are prohibitedfrom playing in paid entry fantasy Football contests under FanDuel’s terms of use are not eligible for this competition.

Participation in the WFFC Finals and the payment of any prize won at the WFFC Finals are contingent on strict compliance with the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility. No promotion of other websites or business - of any kind - is allowed by Finalists at any events hosted by FanDuel in Marco Island, Florida (these include the Friday event, and Saturday Event, the Sunday Event), unless explicit written permission has been granted by FanDuel in advance. FanDuel reserves the right to revoke attendance privileges at any event hosted by FanDuel should a Finalist violate the terms of the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility.

Tax

All US residents who win an entry into the WFFC Finals will be required to provide address and social security details to be eligible for WFFC Finals. These details will be used to file a 1099-MISC with the Internal Revenue Service for any players whose winnings on FanDuel exceeds $600 for the prior year. Failure to provide these details will result in the participant being disqualified and having his or her finishing position swapped with the first eligible runner-up. Finalists are responsible for paying all taxes, fees, registration and insurance, for any prizes won in connection with this contest, including non-cash prizes.

Publicity for WFFC Finalists

As described in further detail in the WFFC Finals Affidavit of Eligibility, Finalists agree that their full names, location and/or photos and videos will be used for marketing purposes. They also agree to speak to bloggers and other journalists and media personnel where applicable prior to, during and after the event, and they agree to participate in additional FanDuel marketing activities, all without additional compensation. Any Finalist unprepared to adhere to this requirement will be disqualified and have his or her finishing position swapped with the first eligible runner-up, in FanDuel’s sole discretion.

The WFFC Live Final

The Finalists will be given accommodations for the nights of December 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th 2023 on board Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, and one night accommodations on the night of December 17th in Miami, Florida. If a Finalist cannot make the trip due to circumstances that FanDuel, in its sole discretion, deems extreme and outside the Finalists control, FanDuel may authorize the Finalist to nominate one other person to attend the WFFC Finals in his or her place. However, the Finalist will still be expected to fulfill his or her publicity obligations.

One ticket for guests to the cruise and Sunday event is included; there will be a fee for additional guests, and space for additional guests at either event is not guaranteed.

Affidavit of Eligibility

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the World Fantasy Football Championship ("WFFC"), and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I agree as follows:

• I represent that the information provided above is accurate and complete. I represent that I was not physically located in Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, or Washington at the time of entry into any WFFC Qualifier, Super Qualifier or the WFFC Finals. I agree to bring government-issued photo identification to the WFFC Finals for FanDuel to verify my identity and date of birth.
• I reaffirm my agreement to:
• The FanDuel Terms of Use, provided at (https://www.fanduel.com/terms); and
• The FanDuel WFFC Rules, provided at Fanduel.com/WFFC
• I agree to refrain from any behavior or communication during the WFFC Finals weekend that would harm the image or reputation of FanDuel, the WFFC Finals or the FanDuel user community.
• I will participate in the following, without requesting additional compensation from FanDuel or any third party:
• I will speak with any interested bloggers and other journalists and media personnel throughout the WFFC Finals, including when such personnel are recording the conversation for publication.
• At FanDuel’s request, I will participate in a specified number of other hours of any FanDuel marketing-related activities that FanDuel organizes (whether during the WFFC Finals weekend or otherwise, at FanDuel’s discretion), such as participating in FanDuel marketing photo shoots or interviews with the media, and I agree that my local travel to and from such activities will take place at my own expense and will not count toward the hour total. I agree to be available for these marketing-related activities from 30 days before the WFFC Finals until 90 days after it.

§ If I win first, second or third place in the WFFC Finals, the total hours for these activities will be 30.

§ Otherwise, the total hours will be 5.

• During the WFFC Finals and at the party the night before the WFFC Finals, I will not participate in any promotional or marketing-related activities for other daily fantasy websites.
• I agree that FanDuel and its service providers may use my name, any biographical information that I provide to FanDuel, image, likeness, photo, and voice for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes before and after the WFFC Finals without additional notice or compensation.
• FanDuel and its service providers may photograph, film, videotape, record and/or portray my name, voice, portrayal, actions and/or likeness in connection with the events and activities described in this Affidavit of Eligibility ("Images"). I grant FanDuel ownership of any copyright or other rights I may have in the Images. I grant FanDuel an irrevocable, perpetual and unrestricted right to publish, distribute, copy, perform and otherwise use in any manner the Images and derivative works thereof, in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or without any name, and in conjunction with any biographical information that I have provided to FanDuel, or without any such biographical information in any medium, and in all media now or hereafter known, including over the Internet, for promotion, advertising, trade or commerce, or for any other purpose whatsoever. I also grant FanDuel an irrevocable, perpetual and unrestricted right to publish and otherwise use my name for such purposes, whether or not in connection with the Images. I consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the Images, including any changes or alterations as to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background or associated audio. I also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such Images. I waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection with the Images or my name or the use to which they may be applied. I release and discharge FanDuel, its service providers, and assigns from any liability in connection with their use of the Images or my name, including without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. FanDuel, and its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, governors, owners, distributors, retailers, agents, assignees, advertising/promotion agencies, representatives, and agents ("Released Parties") shall have no liability and will be released and held harmless from any claim, action, liability, loss, injury or damage, including, without limitation, personal injury or death to winner or any third party or damage to personal or real property due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by any reason, including the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any travel-related elements) and/or participation in WFFC. This grant of rights is binding upon me and my heirs, estate, legal representatives, and assigns.

Additional Terms and Conditions

The decisions made by FanDuel management regarding, but not limited to, eligibility, winners, scoring, travel arrangement, rules, prizes and compliance with the Affidavit of Eligibility are in accordance with FanDuel’s Terms of Use. No correspondence will be entered into. FanDuel reserves the right to make reasonable changes to these terms, (a) to ensure the fairness of competition, and (b) in response to unanticipated developments (such as technical failures, errors, acts of God, natural disasters, terrorism, changes in applicable law, interruption in the NFL season, failure of stats provider, failure of hotel provider, and failure to obtain a minimum number of entrants).

The Released Parties and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies are not responsible, and hereby disclaim responsibility, for (i) lost, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled, late, delayed, undelivered or misdirected downloads, installations, registrations, usernames, scores, player selections or revisions; (ii) theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of player selections; (iii) failures or malfunctions of phones/mobile devices (including wireless phones/handsets or other wireless devices), phone lines or telephone systems; interrupted or unavailable network/mobile app, server or other connections; (iv) any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or for any technical problem, including, but not limited to, any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer or mobile device related to or resulting from participation in this Promotion; (v) errors or ambiguity in these Terms and Conditions, in any Promotion-related advertisements or other materials; (vi) the selection or announcement of potential winners or the distribution of prizes; and (vii) the cancellation, suspension or preemption of games, injuries or other unavailability of players, scoring tabulation or timing errors or other problems or errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise. By entering, each participant agrees that the Released Parties and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies shall have no liability and will be held harmless by participant for any claim, action, liability, loss, injury or damage (1) to participant or any other person or entity, including, without limitation, personal injury or death to participant or any other person or damage to personal or real property, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize and any travel or travel-related activity thereto or participation in the Promotion, and (2) any and all taxes and other fees applicable to the prizes received by the prize winners. The Released Parties, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to: 1) disqualify any person (and void his/her points) who tampers with the submission process, the operation of the Promotion, or any other component the Promotion, or who is otherwise in violation of these Terms and Conditions; and 2) modify, suspend or terminate the Promotion (or any portion thereof) should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes, including but not limited to war, strikes, and/or acts of God, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Promotion. The Released Parties reserve the right to halt or modify the Promotion at any time during the Promotion if events beyond its control compromise the Promotion’s fairness or integrity. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE RELEASED PARTIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUCH PARTICIPANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

In the event that the Promotion is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, Released Parties reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Promotion, or to disqualify participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, the FanDuel shall have no liability to any participants who are disqualified due to such an action.