Terms and Conditions
Participation in the casino games and pay for play tournament games (collectively the “Gaming System”) is open to residents of legal age in a jurisdiction of residence, where the Gaming System is not prohibited. Employees of Poker Syndicate (the “Company”), its licensees, distributors, affiliates, and subsidiaries are not eligible to participate in the Gaming System. A person who participates in the Gaming System is hereafter called “Player” or “Customer.”
By opening an account, use and reuse of such an account, participation in the Gaming System, or acceptance of any prize, Player represents, warrants and certifies all of the following:
1. Player becomes party to the terms and conditions specified by Poker Syndicate and agrees to abide by these terms and conditions, including any revisions which may periodically take place. At least once a month, Player agrees to review the terms and conditions on the web site.
2. The Games are subject to the laws and regulations of the nation of Curacao.
3. Player fully understands the standards and laws, as such standards and laws relate to the Gaming System, of the community/legal jurisdiction where he/she is resident. Player has the complete and unrestricted legal right to participate in the Gaming System. Player’s participation in the Gaming System is not prohibited by any government with proper jurisdiction.
4. Player has reached the age of 18 or the legal age of majority in his/her jurisdiction, whichever is greater.
5. Player shall not allow any other person or third party; including, without limitation, any minor, to use or reuse Player’s account, accept any prize, or participate in the Gaming System.
6. Players are forbidden from creating multiple accounts. Multiple accounts with the same name, address or IP address shall be considered one and the same. If it is determined that multiple accounts have been created, Poker Syndicate reserves the right to confiscate any winnings incurred throughout the duration of the registered account(s).
7. Any applicable taxes and fees in connection with any awarded prize are the sole responsibility of Player. Prizes cannot be transferred, substituted, or redeemed for any other prize.
8. Player’s participation in the Gaming System is personal and not professional. Poker Syndicate reserves the right to limit steam plays and wise guy action.
9. Player acknowledges that full freedom from errors or incompleteness is impossible to achieve with respect to computer software. Should Player become aware that the software contains an obvious error or incompleteness Player undertakes to refrain from taking any advantage whatsoever thereof. Moreover, promptly upon becoming aware of such error or incompleteness Player shall notify the Company in writing. Regardless of whether Player becomes aware of any such errors, Poker Syndicate shall not be held liable for payment of any sort which may become due as a result of software, administrative, hardware failure, faults, or technical difficulties.
10. Should Player fail to fulfill his undertakings under this Clause, the Company, or anyone appointed by the Company, shall be entitled to full compensation for all costs, including costs for rectifying the software, that may be referred to the error or incompleteness in question and Player’s omission to notify the Company.
11. To maintain a high level of security to protect the Player’s funds, the Company performs random security checks. The Player hereby accepts that the Company maintains the right to demand additional documentation in order to verify the Player as the cardholder in the event of a security check.
12. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Gaming, prizes, web site, client application, Poker Syndicate, and/or any e-commerce provider utilized shall be governed by the laws of Curacao, excluding choice of law principles.
13. Players of Poker Syndicate are eligible to receive free bonuses from time to time, including a free bonus when signing up and for referrals. Said free bonuses, as to its amount and issuance, shall be subject to the discretion of Poker Syndicate and shall be non-transferable and non-refundable. Free Money can only be spent along with real money at a pre-determined ratio set by the casino. Please
consult the bonus section of the site or contact support for specific bonus rules.
14. The agreement between Poker Syndicate and the Player may be terminated by the Player at the Player’s request. Or if deemed necessary Poker Syndicate reserves the right to revoke the agreement between the Player and Poker Syndicate.
15. You are solely responsible for the security of your PIN and your password. Should you inadvertently let someone else know your password you shall contact Poker Syndicate immediately and change your password. Players are responsible for any unauthorized use of their account. In the event that a third party places a bet or is thought to have placed a bet, said bet shall be valid, whether or not the alleged third party had the prior consent or knowledge of the Player. Under no circumstances will any bet be cancelled for that reason. In the event that a Player suspects that a third party may have its password or username, the Player may at anytime ask that Poker Syndicate furnish the customer with a new password and username.
16. Any amount withdrawn by the Player shall be forwarded to the Player within 7 days of the withdraw pending the results of satisfactory anti-fraud processes. Funds can be withdrawn via check, wire transfer or other methods that may be offered. We reserve the right to request additional forms of identification before sending a withdrawal. All deposits must be rolled over one time before any withdrawal requests are made. If a withdrawal is made before the Terms & Conditions are met, all
withdrawals as well as any money earned by wagering will be forfeited.
17. Poker Syndicate shall reserve the right to suspend or withdraw any game at its’ absolute discretion.
18. All personal details of all users will be held in confidence unless users agree to their identities and details being used for future publicity purposes.
19. In the event of the cancellation of any game for any reason, Poker Syndicate will not be liable.
20. Poker Syndicate will not be liable in the following scenarios:
-in the event of force majeure
-the failure of Poker Syndicate’s central computer system or any part thereof
-for delays, losses, errors, or omissions resulting from failure of any telecommunications or any other data transmission system
-for any loss as a result of any act of God
-for an outbreak of hostilities, riot, civil disturbance, acts of terrorism
-for the acts of Government or authority (including refusal or revocation of any license or consent)
-for fire, explosion, flood, theft, malicious damage, strike, lockout, or industrial action of any kind
21. Poker Syndicate accepts no liability for any damages, which may be caused to the Player by the interception or misuse of any information transmitted over the Internet.
22. These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire Agreement and understanding between Poker Syndicate and the Player. In the event of there being a discrepancy between the English language version of these Terms and Conditions and any other language version the English language version
will be deemed to be correct.
23. The maximum dollar amount that may be won by an individual customer on a weekly basis is US $5000. Poker Syndicate reserves the right to refuse or limit any wager. We can send a maximum of $2000 per week. Any amount greater than $2000 is divided (no part can be larger than $2000) and sent on consecutive weeks until the total amount has been delivered.
24. By registering for an account and/or participating in any tournament offered on the Site, you acknowledge that all information contained on the Site may be protected, in all forms and media, by one or more valid copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights, and that all such rights are owned by the Site. You may not modify, publish, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, or in any way exploit this information, except that you may download one copy for your personal, noncommercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.
25. By registering for an account, you agree that the Site may display your user name and tournament records. By accepting any prize from the Site, you agree to allow the Site to print, publish, broadcast and use, worldwide, in any media and at any time, your name, picture, voice, likeness, and/or biographical information for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
26. If you send comments or suggestions, including, but not limited to, notes, text, drawings, or computer programs, to the Site, such submissions shall become, and shall remain, the sole property of the Site. No submission shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of the Site. The Site shall exclusively own all rights to, and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of, all such submissions without compensation to you.
27. In the event a customer receives any bonus, comp or added account credit beyond their own deposits, customer agrees to wager an amount equivalent to the greater of:
A. twelve times the amount of the actual comp or bonus, or
B. four times the amount of the initial deposit that the bonus is based on.
Additional bonus restrictions may apply – please consult with the disclaimer for the particular bonus or contact support.
28. Within the account registration process, Company may offer an application designed for attempting to limit deposits made by Player within a particular time period, as determined by Player. As there are multiple options in which Player may make a deposit(s), no representations whatsoever are made as to the effectiveness of such application. Player therefore accepts sole responsibility for all deposits made with Company regardless of any pre-selected deposit limitation.
Games of Skill Specific Terms and Conditions
1. The results of all tournaments offered within the Gaming System depend on the number and skill level of the players participating in such tournaments; precise odds of winning are therefore unavailable.
2. Prizes are generally cash amounts which are deposited directly into winners’ accounts. The cash value of prizes offered in Limited Entry Tournaments will be disclosed at the beginning of such tournaments. If a Limited Entry tournament has to close prematurely, such as for maintenance or technical problems, the prize for the tournament will be proportional to how full the tournament was at the time of closing. The cash value of prizes offered in Unlimited Jackpot Tournaments will depend on the number of participants participating in such tournaments, and will not be available until such tournaments have ended.
3. The results and winners of each tournament offered within the Gaming System will be determined by Poker Syndicate. By registering and/or participating in any tournament, you agree to be bound by these determinations.
4. In case of a malfunction or disruption of service for which the Gaming System is responsible that prevents you from completing a tournament in which you have begun to participate, the Company will, upon receipt of a refund request, refund the entry fee charged for that unfinished tournament only. The Company reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether it is responsible for any such malfunction or disruption. The Company reserves the right to limit your tournament play or terminate your account should The Company determine, in its sole discretion, that you have intentionally caused such a malfunction or disruption. The Company is not liable for any potential winnings from any unfinished tournament. Poker Syndicate games are played over the Internet which reaches virtually every country in the world. Some of these jurisdictions have not addressed the legality of Internet gaming, while some have specifically made Internet gaming illegal. In practical terms, it is impossible for Poker Syndicate to determine the state of the law in every country, state, and province around the world on an ongoing basis. Therefore, by clicking the "I agree" button, you are acknowledging that you have determined what the laws are in your jurisdiction, and that it is legal for you to place a bet via the Internet, and for Poker Syndicate to receive your bet via the Internet. Should there be any discrepancy in the legality of any transactions between yourself and Poker Syndicate, or any of it’s affiliates, the matter shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in the country of Curacao, which is where Poker Syndicate is incorporated and where it conducts business. Any matter to be adjudicated shall be determined utilizing the laws of Curacao. All bets with Poker Syndicate are considered to be placed and received in Curacao. All contractual issues between yourself and Poker Syndicate, or any of its affiliates, that are disputed, shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction in the country of Curacao. All contracts shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Curacao.
