General Pool Rules

Eligibility & Entries

• Must be 18 years or older to participate
• Open to all participants unless otherwise noted on a specific contest
• One account/entry per person unless the contest allows multiple entries
• Participants are responsible for confirming that entering a paid-entry contest is permitted where they live

Payment Deadlines

Payment must be received by the contest deadline.

Unpaid entries are removed after the deadline.

Unpaid Entries

Picks or squares tied to an unpaid entry are void and forfeited.

Late Entries

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Missed Picks

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Postponed / Cancelled Games

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Payouts

• Final payouts are based on the number of paid entries and are announced after registration closes
• Winners are typically paid within [ADD: timeframe] of a contest's completion

Communication

Announcements, reminders, and access information are sent by email to registered participants.

Commissioner Decisions / Disputes

Nick (the commissioner) has final say on any disputes, rule interpretations, or edge cases not covered here.

Pool-Specific Rules

Each contest page includes its own Important Rules section for anything unique to that pool.