Official Rules
1. Eligibility & Accounts
- All participants must create and maintain an active account on Ultimate Pick’ems.
- Each user is responsible for maintaining accurate account information.
- Multiple accounts created to gain competitive advantage are prohibited.
2. League Participation
- Users may join public leagues or private leagues using an invite code.
- League participation is subject to the rules established by the League Commissioner.
- Ultimate Pick’ems reserves the right to remove users who violate platform policies.
3. Creating a League
- Users may create custom leagues by selecting the sport, roster format, and scoring categories.
- A league creation fee may apply.
- Commissioners are responsible for organizing league rules, entry fees (if any), and prize distribution.
- Ultimate Pick’ems does not collect, hold, or distribute winnings.
4. Entries & Team Selection
- Each participant may submit one or more entries per league, as permitted by the commissioner.
- Each entry consists of a selected roster based on league settings.
- Participants are responsible for ensuring their entries comply with league limits.
5. Entry Deadlines & Lock Times
- Standard leagues require entries to be submitted or updated before the season start date.
- Future league formats may allow customized lock times.
- Once a lock time passes or a game begins, entries are final and cannot be modified.
6. Editing & Lineup Changes
- Participants may edit their entries an unlimited number of times before the lock deadline.
- No changes are permitted after games begin or deadlines expire.
- Technical issues do not guarantee deadline extensions.
7. Scoring System
- Scoring is based on the statistical category selected for each league.
- Point values and ranking methods are defined by league settings.
- Final rankings are calculated based on accumulated points over designated time periods.
8. Rankings & Awards
- Monthly, seasonal, or custom time-block rankings are provided.
- Commissioners determine awards, prizes, or recognition.
- Ultimate Pick’ems is not responsible for fulfillment of league-based rewards.
9. Fees & Payments
- League creation fees are paid directly to Ultimate Pick’ems.
- Entry fees within private leagues are managed solely by commissioners.
- The platform does not facilitate financial transactions between users.
10. Fair Play & Conduct
- Cheating, collusion, or manipulation of results is strictly prohibited.
- Automated tools, bots, or exploits are not permitted.
- Abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior may result in suspension or termination.
11. Technical Issues & Platform Availability
- Ultimate Pick’ems strives for reliable service but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.
- The platform is not liable for losses due to outages, delays, or technical failures.
- Users are encouraged to submit entries well before deadlines.
12. Rule Changes & Updates
- Ultimate Pick’ems reserves the right to modify rules at any time.
- Updates will be posted on the platform.
- Continued participation constitutes acceptance of revised rules.
13. Disputes & Administration
- Commissioners manage league-specific disputes.
- Platform-related disputes may be reviewed by Ultimate Pick’ems administrators.
- Administrative decisions are final.