Contest Rules

1. Company Identity

SportStake is a registered trade name (“DBA”) of Rakota Inc, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (“Rakota,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Contest Rules govern all contests offered through: sportstake.co, the SportStake mobile application, and all associated systems and services. These Rules are incorporated into and form part of the Terms of Service.

2. Nature of Contests

Contests on the Platform are skill-based fantasy sports contests. The following rules apply.

2.1 Skill-Based Structure

All contests offered on the Platform are skill-based fantasy sports contests. Winning outcomes are determined exclusively by: real-world athlete statistical performance, predefined scoring criteria, and objective data from recognized third-party statistical providers. No contest outcome is determined by: random number generators, simulated outcomes, chance-based mechanics, or house-controlled results.

• Real-world athlete statistical performance
• Predefined scoring criteria
• Objective data from recognized third-party statistical providers

3. Contest Types

SportStake may offer multiple contest formats including, but not limited to: fixed prize contests, guaranteed prize pool contests, head-to-head contests, multiplier-style contests, tiered payout contests, and promotional contests. Each contest page will disclose: entry fee, maximum entries permitted, prize structure, scoring methodology, contest start time (“Lock Time”), eligible athletes, settlement timing.

• Entry fee
• Maximum entries permitted
• Prize structure
• Scoring methodology
• Contest start time (“Lock Time”)
• Eligible athletes
• Settlement timing

4.1 Entry Submission

An entry is valid only when: the required entry fee has been deducted, the lineup is submitted before Lock Time, and the Platform confirms successful entry. Entries submitted after Lock Time will not be accepted.

• The required entry fee has been deducted
• The lineup is submitted before Lock Time
• The Platform confirms successful entry

4.2 Entry Limits

Rakota Inc may: limit entries per user, limit total participants, and close contests early once capacity is reached.

• Limit entries per user
• Limit total participants
• Close contests early once capacity is reached

5. Lineup and Selection Rules

Each contest specifies: eligible athletes, available statistical categories, minimum and maximum leg requirements, and any position or roster constraints. Users are solely responsible for: monitoring athlete injury status, monitoring lineup changes, and verifying event schedules. Rakota Inc does not guarantee athlete participation.

• Eligible athletes
• Available statistical categories
• Minimum and maximum leg requirements
• Any position or roster constraints

6. Minimum Leg Requirement

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a specific contest: all lineups must contain at least two (2) valid legs to qualify for payout. A lineup reduced below two valid legs will be voided and refunded.

7.1 Lock Time

Lock Time is the moment at which: entries are frozen, lineups cannot be modified, and entry cancellation is no longer permitted.

• Entries are frozen
• Lineups cannot be modified
• Entry cancellation is no longer permitted

7.2 Irrevocability

Once locked: entries are final. Entry fees are non-refundable except where required by law or Company cancellation.

8.1 Definition of a Push

A “Push” occurs when an athlete’s official statistical result exactly matches the contest’s listed performance threshold and is defined under the scoring rules as neither a win nor a loss. A Push is treated as a No-Leg outcome.

8.2 Treatment of a Push (No-Leg)

When a Push occurs: the affected selection is removed from the lineup; the selection does not count as a win; the selection does not count as a loss; the lineup is recalculated as though that leg did not exist.

• The affected selection is removed from the lineup
• The selection does not count as a win
• The selection does not count as a loss
• The lineup is recalculated as though that leg did not exist

8.3 Two-Leg Lineups

If a two-leg lineup has one leg that results in a Push: the lineup is reduced to one valid leg. Because a minimum of two valid legs is required, the entire lineup is voided, the entry fee is refunded to the user’s account balance, and no payout is issued.

8.4 Three or More Leg Lineups

If a lineup containing three or more legs has one or more Pushes: the lineup will be recalculated using the remaining valid legs. Payout will be determined based on the adjusted valid leg count according to the contest’s disclosed payout structure. If multiple Pushes reduce the lineup below two valid legs: the lineup is voided and the entry fee is refunded.

8.5 Statistical Corrections Affecting Push Status

If an official data provider later revises statistics such that a Push becomes a Win or Loss, or a Win or Loss becomes a Push, Rakota Inc may: recalculate results, adjust payouts, void or reinstate entries, within a reasonable correction window.

• Recalculate results
• Adjust payouts
• Void or reinstate entries

9.1 Official Data Sources

All scoring is based exclusively on official statistics from recognized third-party data providers. Rakota Inc does not independently generate athlete statistics.

9.2 Uniform Application

Scoring rules are applied uniformly to all users.

9.3 Data Corrections

If official data providers correct statistics within a reasonable timeframe: scores may be recalculated and contest standings may be adjusted. After final settlement and payout, additional corrections may not be applied unless legally required.

10.1 Non-Participation

If a selected athlete does not participate or records no official statistics: that selection receives a score of zero unless otherwise disclosed.

10.2 Postponed or Canceled Events

If a sporting event is postponed, suspended, or canceled, Rakota Inc may: void the contest, issue refunds, extend settlement timing, or apply alternative scoring rules if disclosed.

• Void the contest
• Issue refunds
• Extend settlement timing
• Apply alternative scoring rules if disclosed

11.1 Disclosure

Each contest clearly displays: prize pool, payout structure, and prize tiers.

• Prize pool
• Payout structure
• Prize tiers

11.2 Guaranteed Contests

Guaranteed contests will pay the advertised prize pool regardless of entries received.

11.3 Non-Guaranteed Contests

Prize pools may scale with participation.

12. Ties Between Participants

If multiple users finish with identical scores: prizes may be split evenly unless otherwise disclosed. No subjective tie-breaking methods are used.

13.1 Settlement

Contests are settled after: all relevant sporting events conclude and official statistics are confirmed.

• All relevant sporting events conclude
• Official statistics are confirmed

13.2 Payout

Prizes are credited to user account balances. Withdrawals remain subject to Terms of Service compliance requirements.

14. Contest Cancellation and Voiding

Rakota Inc reserves the right to cancel or void contests due to: technical failures, data feed errors, incorrect pricing, fraud detection, regulatory directive, or force majeure events. If voided: entry fees are refunded and no additional compensation is owed.

• Technical failures
• Data feed errors
• Incorrect pricing
• Fraud detection
• Regulatory directive
• Force majeure events

15. Errors and Mispricing

Rakota Inc may correct: clerical errors, display errors, statistical errors, and incorrect payout calculations. If fairness is materially impacted, the Company may void or recalculate contests.

16. Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct includes: collusion, multi-accounting, automated tools, exploiting errors, reverse engineering, and geolocation circumvention. Violations may result in: disqualification, forfeiture of winnings, account suspension, or permanent ban.

• Collusion
• Multi-accounting
• Automated tools
• Exploiting errors
• Reverse engineering
• Geolocation circumvention

17. Integrity Monitoring

Rakota Inc actively monitors for: collusion patterns, shared device or IP usage, suspicious statistical correlations, and abnormal entry timing. Accounts may be frozen during investigations. Decisions regarding integrity enforcement are final.

• Collusion patterns
• Shared device or IP usage
• Suspicious statistical correlations
• Abnormal entry timing

18. Promotional Contests

Promotional contests may include: bonus entries, free-to-play contests, and promotional credits. Promotional credits: may not be withdrawable, may expire, and may be restricted in use. Additional promotional terms may apply.

• May not be withdrawable
• May expire
• May be restricted in use

19. Platform Interruptions

Rakota Inc is not responsible for: internet outages, device malfunctions, data latency, or temporary downtime. Interruptions do not invalidate contests unless fairness is materially compromised.

20. Dispute Resolution for Contest Outcomes

Users must submit disputes within 72 hours of settlement. Disputes must include: contest ID and description of issue. Rakota Inc’s determination is final unless otherwise required by law.

• Contest ID
• Description of issue

21. Regulatory Compliance

Rakota Inc may: restrict contests by jurisdiction, modify formats, suspend offerings, or terminate user participation to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

22. Force Majeure

Rakota Inc is not liable for contest disruption due to: natural disasters, government actions, data provider failures, cybersecurity incidents, or infrastructure outages.

23. Amendments

Rakota Inc may modify these Contest Rules at any time. Continued participation constitutes acceptance.

24. Contact

Rakota Inc, DBA: SportStake. Email: [email protected]