RESPONSIBLE PLAY POLICY – BRACKETOLOGY.TV

Effective Date

Effective as of June 17, 2025

1. Legal Nature of the Platform

Bracketology.tv is not a gambling platform. All games, including pools with Prizes that can be redeemed for cash or other rewards, are skill-based contests where outcomes are determined by the players' skill, decision-making, knowledge, analytics, and forecasting skills. There is no element of chance used to determine the winner of any contest. No prizes are awarded through random selection, and the platform does not offer house-banked play, lotteries, or games of chance. Real-money prizes are structured solely around skill-based outcomes.

2. Consumer Protection & Compliance

Bracketology.tv proactively adopts consumer protection standards consistent with the best practices for skill-based gaming platforms. These include:

• Transparency in match/pool outcomes and scoring.
• Data protection practices that safeguard financial and gameplay information.
• Voluntary self-exclusion tools, including participation in social, entertainment-only Contests.
• Fair matchmaking and gameplay integrity monitoring.
• Age verification and anti-fraud protocols.

Although not required to comply with any gambling statutes or regulations, Bracketology.tv voluntarily aligns its responsible play features with many of the safeguards found in regulatory frameworks for skill-based competition platforms in the United States and abroad. Our policies are periodically reviewed for alignment with guidance issued by regulatory bodies and consumer protection agencies.

3. Opting Out or Taking a Break

Users may request a permanent account closure by contacting our support team at info@bracketology.tv. Family members or third parties may also request exclusions, subject to verification.

4. Fair Play & Misconceptions

Bracketology.tv encourages skill development and strategic mastery through research and study of various entertainment industry outcomes. Despite being a skill-based game when one must exercise substantial skill to win, there are still misconceptions about how winners are determined. Misconceptions such as being 'due' for a win or relying on rituals have no bearing on outcomes, which are determined by player actions and skill. The skills are used in successful prediction pools play.

5. Safe and Balanced Use Guidelines

Play only when mentally balanced with a clear mind, avoid substances, set limits, and take breaks. Gameplay should not interfere with personal responsibilities.

6. Support and Self-Evaluation

Please consider one of the following resources if your activities have had a negative impact on your mental or emotional health, or a detrimental financial impact. We are not affiliated with any of these organizations.

1. Birches Health offers specialized support for individuals facing challenges related to their gaming activities. Birches’ virtual treatment program can be covered by insurance or state funding for eligible residents and is available from the comfort of home with specially certified counselors. To connect with Birches Health, you can click here, call 833-483-3838, or email help@bircheshealth.com.
2. Gaming Addicts Anonymous (GAA) is a fellowship of people who support each other in recovering from the problems resulting from excessive game playing.
3. Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA) is a professional association of financial counseling agencies that assist consumers with financial counseling services of all kinds, as well as debt management plans for the repayment of unsecured debts.
4. National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is one of the oldest networks of non-profit financial counseling agencies. The NFCC helps people to defeat their debt and look forward with confidence.

7. Youth Protection

Sweepstakes gaming access is restricted to individuals aged 18+ (or the age of majority if greater than 18 in your jurisdiction).

8. Data Privacy

User data and self-limitation settings are protected under our Privacy Policy.

9. Staff Training and Oversight

Customer support staff are trained in responsible play standards.

10. Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Policy is reviewed annually and updated based on evolving laws, user feedback, and industry practices.

11. Disclaimer Regarding Jurisdictional Restrictions

While Bracketology.tv is not gambling, some jurisdictions may interpret real-money contests differently. Users must comply with local laws. Geolocation may be used to restrict access where required.

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