Participation Agreement Policy
(hereinafter referred to as “the Participant”, which expression shall where the context admits include her legal representatives and permitted assigns).
The Company and the Participant may hereinafter individually be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
WHEREAS
• The Company owns and operates FURY™, a skill-based entertainment and competition platform through which eligible users may participate in structured competitions, challenges, audience experiences, and related activities.
• Participation in FURY competitions may involve registration, payment of entry fees, verification procedures, competition rules, elimination mechanisms, audience engagement systems, and prize allocation frameworks.
• The Company requires each Participant to accept legally binding conditions governing eligibility, conduct, media rights, operational integrity, risk allocation, and participation standards.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
• DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
• Definitions In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Account” means the Participant’s registered user profile maintained on the Platform.
“Applicable Laws” means all applicable laws, regulations, directives, industry standards, platform rules, competition requirements, and governmental obligations.
“Competition” means any skill-based contest, challenge, event, campaign, tournament, audience competition, live production, digital engagement activity, or related activity organized through FURY.
“Competition Rules” means the official rules, procedures, mechanics, eligibility conditions, scoring criteria, operational decisions, and requirements applicable to a Competition.
“Disqualification Event” means any event entitling the Company to suspend, remove, invalidate, reject, or terminate participation.
“Entry Fee” means the applicable amount payable for access to a Competition.
“KYC” means identity verification, participant verification, fraud checks, age verification, source validation, sanctions screening, and related compliance procedures.
“Prize” means any monetary, non-monetary, sponsored, promotional, digital, experiential, or other reward offered in connection with a Competition.
“User Content” means photographs, recordings, submissions, statements, video materials, social media content, likeness materials, interviews, voice recordings, gameplay content, or other materials contributed by the Participant.
• Interpretation • headings shall not affect interpretation; • singular includes plural and vice versa; • references to laws include amendments and reenactments; • references to persons include individuals and legal entities.
• ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT
• Participation in any Competition constitutes acceptance of: • this Agreement; • the Terms of Service; • Competition Rules; • Privacy Policy; • Cookie Policy; • KYC requirements; and • any additional notices issued by the Company.
• Acceptance may occur through: • account registration; • payment confirmation; • digital checkbox acceptance; • participation in Competition activities; • completion of verification procedures.
• The Company may maintain records evidencing acceptance.
• ELIGIBILITY
• Participation is restricted to individuals satisfying eligibility requirements determined by the Company.
• The Participant represents that: • all information submitted is accurate; • participation is lawful in the Participant’s jurisdiction; • no restrictions prevent participation; • the Participant satisfies minimum age requirements; • the Participant is participating personally and not on behalf of another person unless approved.
• The Company may request additional information at any stage.
• REGISTRATION, ENTRY FEES, AND PAYMENT
• Entry into a Competition may require payment of an Entry Fee.
• Entry Fees may vary across competitions.
• Payment of Entry Fee does not guarantee progression, qualification, selection, winning or media appearance.
• The Company reserves the right to reject or reverse payments where fraud, chargebacks, technical failures, or compliance concerns arise.
• KYC AND PARTICIPANT VERIFICATION
• Participation, progression, withdrawals, and prize release may be subject to successful KYC completion.
• Verification may include: • identity documents; • age verification; • address verification; • biometric verification; • sanctions screening; • fraud checks; • source verification.
• Failure to complete KYC may result in suspension, withholding of prizes, cancellation of participation or account restrictions.
• The Company may use third-party verification providers in its verification process.
• NATURE OF COMPETITION
• The Participant acknowledges that FURY operates as a skill-based competition platform.
• Entry fees are paid for participation access and operational administration and do not constitute wagering.
• Outcomes are intended to be determined primarily through competition mechanics and participant performance.
• PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
• The Participant shall act honestly and professionally.
• Prohibited conduct includes: • cheating; • collusion; • impersonation; • multiple accounts; • abusive conduct; • manipulation of systems; • vote interference; • harassment; • use of automated tools; • misleading public statements.
• The Company may investigate conduct at its discretion.
• DISQUALIFICATION, SUSPENSION, AND REMOVAL
• The Company may, at its sole but reasonable discretion, suspend, remove, reject, invalidate, or disqualify a Participant at any time before, during, or after a Competition where a Disqualification Event occurs.
• A Disqualification Event includes circumstances including: • provision of false, misleading, incomplete, manipulated, or fraudulent information; • failure to satisfy eligibility requirements; • KYC failure or inability to complete verification requirements; • suspected fraud, collusion, vote manipulation, or abuse of Competition systems; • creation or operation of multiple accounts; • unauthorised use of software, scripts, automation, bots, artificial amplification tools, or circumvention techniques; • manipulation of audience engagement processes; • abusive, offensive, threatening, discriminatory, defamatory, or disruptive conduct; • violation of Competition Rules or Platform policies; • conduct capable of exposing the Company to regulatory, reputational, operational, legal, or financial risk; • breach of confidentiality obligations; • unauthorised disclosure of production outcomes or internal information; • criminal conduct or investigations reasonably capable of affecting Competition integrity.
• The Company may investigate suspected misconduct before or after declaration of results.
• The Company may temporarily suspend progression, prize release, withdrawals, rankings, account access, or public announcements pending investigation.
• The Company’s exercise of investigative or enforcement powers shall not require publication of internal evidence or operational processes.
• WITHDRAWAL, CANCELLATION, AND REFUND POLICY
• Participant may withdraw from participation in accordance with the applicable Competition Rules.
• Unless expressly stated otherwise in applicable Competition Rules or required under Applicable Laws: • Entry Fees shall generally be non-refundable; • payment alone shall not create entitlement to reimbursement; • withdrawal does not automatically entitle a Participant to refund.
• The Company may consider refunds where duplicate payment occurs, payment processing errors arise, Competition cancellation occurs prior to commencement, regulatory obligations require refund and technical failures materially prevent participation.
• Refunds may be refused where disqualification occurs, KYC is failed or abandoned, inaccurate information was submitted, Participant misconduct contributed to inability to participate and account restrictions were properly imposed.
• The Company reserves the right to postpone, modify, restructure, suspend, discontinue, or cancel Competitions where reasonably necessary.
• PRIZES AND WINNER CONDITIONS
• Prize entitlement remains conditional upon compliance with this Agreement, successful KYC completion, verification of results, confirmation of eligibility and satisfaction of operational requirements.
• Prizes may include cash rewards, sponsored benefits, merchandise, digital assets, production opportunities, experiential rewards and promotional opportunities.
• The Company may substitute prizes with prizes of substantially equivalent value where reasonably necessary.
• Prize release may require identity verification, tax information; execution of release documents, fraud review and publicity consent where applicable.
• Prizes may be forfeited where fraud is discovered, KYC requirements remain incomplete, Participant breaches this Agreement; disqualification occurs; • the Participant cannot reasonably be contacted.
• Participants remain responsible for personal tax obligations arising from receipt of prizes.
• FILMING, RECORDING, AND CONTENT CAPTURE
• The Participant consents to being photographed, filmed, livestreamed, recorded, interviewed, monitored, captured, documented, edited, reproduced, or otherwise included in Competition-related content.
• Content may include audio recordings, video recordings, photographs, interviews, gameplay footage, audience interactions, social content, promotional campaigns and behind-the-scenes materials.
• Except where required by law, the Participant shall not have approval rights over editing, sequencing, publication, presentation, marketing use, or production decisions.
• The Company shall not be obligated to publish, broadcast, distribute, release, or use any recorded material.
• LIKENESS, IMAGE, NAME, AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS
• The Participant grants to the Company an irrevocable, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free right to use the Participant’s name, image, likeness, voice, statements, appearance, biographical information, social media references or Competition participation records.
• Such rights may be used for production, advertising, promotional campaigns, investor materials, documentaries, social media, archives and commercial exploitation of Competition-related content.
• Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, the Participant shall not receive separate compensation for authorised use of publicity materials.
• USER CONTENT
• Subject to this Agreement, ownership of original User Content created independently by the Participant remains with the Participant.
• The Participant grants the Company a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to host, reproduce, adapt, edit, distribute, publish, display, commercialise, archive, and otherwise use User Content relating to the Competition.
• The Participant shall not submit content that infringes third-party rights, contains unlawful materials, misrepresents identity, contains prohibited material.
• The Company may remove content where necessary.
• RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant releases and discharges the Company and its affiliates, officers, founders, directors, contractors, sponsors, service providers, and representatives from claims arising directly or indirectly from participation.
• Released claims include claims relating to disappointment of expectations,
elimination decisions, ranking outcomes, production edits, publicity use, Competition scheduling or prize administration.
• Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
• ASSUMPTION OF RISK
• The Participant acknowledges that participation in Competitions and related Platform activities involves inherent uncertainties and accepts responsibility for participation decisions made voluntarily.
• Depending on the Competition format, participation may involve physical attendance requirements, production delays, audience interaction, public visibility, filming conditions, digital participation risks, internet interruptions, scheduling adjustments, performance pressure, elimination outcomes, reputational exposure, or operational changes.
• The Participant agrees that disappointment, elimination, loss of opportunity, public reaction, editing choices, ranking outcomes, or failure to win shall not, by themselves, constitute actionable harm.
• The Company does not guarantee: • advancement to any stage of a Competition; • public exposure or promotional opportunities; • selection for future projects; • prize winnings.
• The Participant agrees to act responsibly and exercise reasonable judgment throughout participation.
• HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE
• By participating, the Participant confirms that she is physically, mentally, and legally capable of participating in the Competition activities for which she registers.
• Where applicable, the Company may request information reasonably necessary to assess suitability for participation, health and safety compliance, operational logistics, or risk management.
• The Participant agrees to immediately notify the Company if any condition arises that may materially affect safe participation.
• The Company reserves the right to postpone, suspend, modify, restrict, or terminate participation where continuing participation may create material operational, legal, reputational, or safety concerns.
• Any health-related accommodation provided by the Company shall not constitute acceptance of ongoing monitoring obligations.
• PARTICIPANT WARRANTIES
The Participant represents and warrants throughout participation that:
• all information provided remains accurate and complete;
• participation does not breach any agreement or legal restriction applicable to the Participant;
• the Participant shall comply with Platform rules and reasonable operational instructions;
• the Participant shall not impersonate another person or create misleading impressions;
• participation and submitted content shall not infringe third-party rights;
• the Participant shall maintain respectful and professional conduct.
• VOTING INTEGRITY, FAIR PLAY, AND ANTI-FRAUD PROTECTIONS
• The Participant acknowledges that integrity is fundamental to the operation of the FURY ecosystem.
• The Company may deploy operational, technological, compliance, behavioural, and analytical measures to detect, or prevent artificial engagement, fraudulent voting activity, duplicate participation, coordinated manipulation, suspicious account behaviour, unauthorised automation, collusion or other integrity threats.
• The Company may investigate, suspend, adjust results, invalidate activity, delay prize release, or impose restrictions where integrity concerns arise.
• Decisions relating to integrity enforcement shall be made reasonably having regard to available information and operational requirements.
• The Company shall not be required to disclose confidential fraud-detection methodologies.
• PLATFORM AVAILABILITY AND TECHNICAL EVENTS
• The Company shall use reasonable efforts to maintain Platform functionality but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.
• Platform access may be affected by maintenance activities, software changes, security measures, network failures, production schedules, infrastructure limitations, third-party service interruptions, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
• The Company may suspend access where reasonably necessary to protect users, operations, compliance, or system integrity.
• Technical interruptions shall not automatically entitle Participants to compensation unless otherwise determined by the Company or required by Applicable Laws.
• INDEMNITY
• The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, service providers, sponsors, and representatives from losses, liabilities, claims, proceedings, penalties, costs, or expenses arising from the Participant’s breach of this Agreement, unlawful conduct, violation of rights of third parties, fraud, misuse of Platform systems, or negligent acts.
• The Company shall take reasonable steps to mitigate recoverable losses where applicable.
• This clause shall survive termination of participation.
• CONFIDENTIALITY
• During participation, the Participant may gain access to information relating to operations, production processes, internal systems, prize administration, competition outcomes, business plans, platform functionality, or strategic activities.
• The Participant shall not disclose or publish confidential information without prior written approval.
• Confidentiality obligations shall continue after participation ends.
• This clause shall not prevent disclosures required by law.
• SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
• The Participant may discuss personal participation experiences provided such communication does not misrepresent outcomes, disclose confidential information, damage the integrity of Competitions, interfere with production activities, or create misleading public impressions.
• The Participant shall not represent herself as speaking on behalf of the Company unless expressly authorised.
• The Company may issue reasonable communication guidance for active Competition periods.
• DATA PROTECTION
• Personal information may be collected and processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.
• Personal data may be used for registration, verification, fraud prevention, prize administration, analytics, operational administration, security, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.
• Personal information may be processed by approved service providers acting on behalf of the Company where reasonably necessary.
• The Company shall implement reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information processed.
• Participants may exercise applicable privacy rights in accordance with governing laws and Platform procedures.
• MINORS, AGE RESTRICTIONS, AND CAPACITY
• Participation in Competitions is intended only for individuals who satisfy the minimum participation age and legal capacity requirements applicable to the relevant Competition and jurisdiction.
• The Company may implement age verification procedures before permitting participation, prize release, content publication, account activation, or progression within any Competition.
• Where participation by younger individuals is permitted under a specific Competition format, the Company may require additional safeguards including parental or guardian consent, identity verification, consent documentation, supervision requirements, or execution of supplementary release forms.
• The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate participation where age-related information is inaccurate, incomplete, unverifiable, or inconsistent with Platform requirements.
• Participation in violation of applicable age restrictions may result in cancellation of participation and forfeiture of eligibility.
• INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
• The Platform may be accessible from jurisdictions outside Nigeria.
• The Participant is solely responsible for determining whether participation is lawful within her jurisdiction.
• The Company does not represent that participation, payments, prizes, promotions, or Competition activities are permitted in every jurisdiction.
• The Company may restrict participation from specific territories where operational, legal, compliance, licensing, sanctions, fraud, taxation, or regulatory concerns arise.
• Cross-border participation may require additional verification procedures.
• FORCE MAJEURE
• The Company shall not be liable for delay, suspension, interruption, modification, cancellation, postponement, inability to complete a Competition, or inability to deliver services resulting from events beyond reasonable control.
• Such events may include natural disasters, governmental restrictions, public emergencies, war, civil disturbances, telecommunications failures, infrastructure failures, cyber incidents, labour disruptions, production interruptions, widespread technology failures, or failures affecting service providers.
• The Company may adjust timelines, pause activities, modify Competition mechanics, substitute operational processes, defer prize administration, or implement alternative arrangements where reasonably necessary.
• No compensation shall become payable solely because of Force Majeure events unless otherwise required by Applicable Laws.
• LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, speculative, reputational, opportunity-based, or special losses arising from participation.
• Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company shall not be responsible for elimination decisions, audience reactions, editing decisions, inability to progress, technical interruptions, delays in content publication, cancelled events, loss of publicity opportunities, prize substitutions, operational restructuring, or temporary Platform unavailability.
• Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability which cannot lawfully be excluded.
• Where liability cannot be excluded, the Company’s aggregate liability shall, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, not exceed the amount of Entry Fees paid by the Participant for the relevant Competition giving rise to the claim.
• DISPUTE RESOLUTION
• The Parties shall first seek to resolve disputes through good faith discussions.
28.2 If unresolved within fourteen (14) days after written notice of dispute, the Parties shall refer the matter to mediation administered through the Lagos Multi Door Courthouse.
28.3 If mediation fails to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days after commencement, either Party may commence proceedings before a court of competent jurisdiction in Lagos State, Nigeria.
28.4 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the Company from seeking urgent protective, equitable, or injunctive relief where necessary to preserve rights, confidential information, intellectual property, operational integrity, fraud prevention mechanisms, or Competition administration.
• NOTICES
• Notices under this Agreement may be delivered electronically through registered email addresses, Platform notifications, dashboard notices, SMS notifications, account communications, or any other communication channel designated by the Company.
• Notices shall be deemed received upon transmission unless a delivery failure notification is generated.
• The Participant is responsible for maintaining accurate contact information.
• AMENDMENTS
• The Company may amend this Agreement where reasonably necessary for legal compliance, operational improvements, fraud prevention, Competition administration, or Platform development.
• Material amendments may be communicated through appropriate channels.
• Continued participation following effective implementation of amendments shall constitute acceptance unless Applicable Laws require additional consent.
• ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement forms part of the broader legal and operational framework governing participation in FURY and shall be read together with the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, KYC Policy, Competition Rulebook, and any Competition-specific requirements.
• SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
• SURVIVAL
Any provisions intended by their nature to survive termination or completion of participation shall remain enforceable, including obligations relating to confidentiality, publicity rights, content licences, indemnities, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, data protection, prize administration, and releases.
• ELECTRONIC EXECUTION AND DIGITAL ACCEPTANCE
• The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be accepted electronically.
• Electronic records maintained by the Company may constitute evidence of acceptance.
• Digital acceptance shall carry the same legal effect as physical execution to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.
• FINAL RELEASE
• The Participant confirms that: • she has read this Agreement; • she understands its legal consequences; • she has had the opportunity to obtain independent advice; • participation is voluntary; • she knowingly accepts the rights, restrictions, releases, and obligations contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.
SIGNED, by the within-named “PARTICIPANT”