Sponsor Agreement
Version 1.0 • State of Maryland
Important Notice
This agreement is for informational purposes. If you wish to sponsor a group on Draft Slot, you will sign this agreement electronically during the group creation process.
This Sponsor Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Draft Slot LLC ("Platform") and the sponsor ("Sponsor") identified in the electronic signature below.
RECITALS: Sponsor wishes to create a sponsored group on the Platform with prizes. Platform provides a venue for fantasy sports draft competitions.
1. Sponsor Responsibilities
1.1 Sole Responsibility for Prizes
Sponsor is solely responsible for the procurement, delivery, and fulfillment of all prizes offered in connection with any sponsored group created by Sponsor on the Platform.
1.2 Accurate Descriptions
Sponsor warrants that all prize descriptions provided are accurate and not misleading.
1.3 Prize Fulfillment
Sponsor agrees to fulfill all prizes to eligible winners within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the draft competition.
1.4 Contact Information
Sponsor shall provide valid contact information (email and phone) that will be displayed publicly to group participants for prize-related inquiries.
1.5 Prize Fulfillment Instructions
Sponsor shall provide clear instructions on how winners will receive their prizes (e.g., payment method, shipping, pickup).
2. Indemnification
Sponsor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and liabilities arising out of or relating to:
- Prize fulfillment or non-fulfillment by Sponsor
- Any disputes between Sponsor and prize recipients
- Any inaccurate, misleading, or false prize descriptions
- Sponsor's breach of this Agreement
- Any claims that prizes offered violate applicable law
3. Platform Role
3.1 Limited Role
Platform's role is limited to:
- Displaying Sponsor's group information and prize descriptions
- Calculating competition rankings based on draft results
- Providing Sponsor's contact information to winners
- Facilitating group membership and entry submission
3.2 No Guarantees
Platform does NOT:
- Guarantee any prizes will be delivered
- Verify prize availability or Sponsor's ability to fulfill prizes
- Facilitate or process prize delivery
- Mediate disputes between Sponsor and prize recipients
- Endorse or vouch for any prizes offered
3.3 Disclaimer Display
Platform will display disclaimers on all sponsored group pages indicating that prizes are provided by Sponsor and that Platform bears no responsibility for prize fulfillment.
4. Representations and Warranties
4.1 Authority
Sponsor represents and warrants that they have full authority to enter into this Agreement and to make the commitments contained herein.
4.2 Legal Compliance
Sponsor represents that all prizes offered are legal and can be lawfully awarded in all jurisdictions where group participants may reside.
4.3 Contact Information
Sponsor represents that the contact information provided is accurate and that Sponsor will respond to prize-related inquiries in a timely manner.
4.4 Financial Ability
Sponsor represents that they have the financial ability and resources to fulfill all prizes as described.
5. Approval and Moderation
5.1 Admin Review
Platform reserves the right to review and approve or reject any sponsored group application at its sole discretion.
5.2 Removal
Platform may remove or suspend any sponsored group that violates this Agreement, Platform's Terms of Service, or applicable law.
5.3 No Liability
Platform shall have no liability for approval, rejection, or removal of any sponsored group.
6. Term and Termination
6.1 Term
This Agreement is effective upon electronic signature and continues until the sponsored group is completed or terminated.
6.2 Cancellation
Either party may cancel a sponsored group before the draft begins, subject to notification of registered participants.
6.3 Survival
Sections 2 (Indemnification), 3 (Platform Role), and 7 (Governing Law) shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
7.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
7.2 Venue
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maryland.
7.3 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes regarding prizes shall be resolved directly between Sponsor and prize recipients. Platform is not a party to any such disputes and shall have no obligation to participate in their resolution.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements relating thereto.
8.2 Amendment
Platform may amend this Agreement from time to time. Continued use of sponsored group features after such amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.
8.3 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
8.4 Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
BY SIGNING, SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
IMPORTANT: This agreement requires Sponsor to be solely responsible for all prizes. Draft Slot will not assist with prize fulfillment and will not be liable for any prize-related issues.
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