Game Policy

Fair Play Policy

At NextGen Fantasy Football, we are committed to providing a fair, competitive, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Our Fair Play Policy outlines the rules and standards we expect all users to adhere to while participating in our fantasy football platform.

This policy applies to all game modes, including season-long leagues, daily fantasy contests, and dynasty leagues. Violation of these policies may result in penalties ranging from warnings to permanent account suspension, depending on the severity and frequency of the violation.

Account Management

Account Ownership

  • Each user may maintain only one active account.
  • Account sharing between multiple individuals is prohibited.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account.
  • Accounts must be registered with accurate personal information.
  • Selling, buying, or transferring accounts is strictly forbidden.

Account Security

  • Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their account credentials.
  • Users should report any unauthorized access or suspicious activity immediately.
  • NextGen Fantasy Football will never ask for your password via email, phone, or messaging.

League Integrity

Collusion

Collusion, defined as two or more users working together to gain an unfair advantage over other participants, is strictly prohibited. Examples of collusion include but are not limited to:

  • Orchestrating unbalanced trades to benefit one team at the expense of competitive balance.
  • Deliberately losing matches to manipulate standings or playoff seeding.
  • Splitting prize pools outside the platform's official distribution system.
  • Coordinating lineup decisions to manipulate outcomes.

Abandoned Teams

Users are expected to actively manage their teams throughout the season. Abandonment includes:

  • Failing to set lineups for multiple consecutive weeks.
  • Not replacing injured or inactive players.
  • Ignoring trade proposals or league communications for extended periods.

League commissioners may take action to manage abandoned teams, including appointing new managers or setting lineups based on projected points.

Multi-Team Ownership

In private leagues, users may manage multiple teams only if:

  • All league members are aware and have approved this arrangement.
  • This arrangement is established before the draft.
  • The manager commits to managing each team independently and competitively.

In public leagues and contests, users may not manage more than one team under any circumstances.

Contest and League Rules

Season-Long Leagues

  • All roster and scoring settings are finalized before the draft begins.
  • Deadlines for lineup changes, waiver claims, and trades are strictly enforced.
  • League commissioners may adjust settings only with majority approval from league members.
  • Tie-breaking procedures are established at the start of the season.

Daily Fantasy Contests

  • Entry fees and prize distributions are non-negotiable once a contest begins.
  • Users must adhere to the salary cap constraints when building lineups.
  • Late-breaking news after contest lock will not result in lineup adjustments or refunds.
  • Contest results are final once all stats are verified and official.

Dynasty Leagues

  • Dynasty league settings (keeper rules, draft pick trading, etc.) are established at league creation.
  • Teams remaining in dynasty leagues for multiple seasons must maintain active management.
  • League entry fees must be paid before each season begins.

Platform Usage

Communication Guidelines

When using chat features, forums, or any communication tools within the platform, users must:

  • Treat other users with respect and courtesy.
  • Refrain from harassment, hate speech, or threatening language.
  • Avoid excessive profanity or inappropriate content.
  • Not engage in discussions promoting illegal activities.
  • Not spam or flood communication channels.

Technical Exploitation

Users must not attempt to:

  • Exploit bugs or glitches in the platform.
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or third-party software to gain advantages.
  • Interfere with the platform's operation or other users' experiences.
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to access restricted areas of the platform.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of disputes between users or questions about policy enforcement:

  • For league-specific issues, the league commissioner serves as the first point of resolution.
  • For commissioner disputes or platform-wide issues, users should contact NextGen Fantasy Football support.
  • NextGen Fantasy Football reserves the right to make final decisions on all matters related to platform usage and policy enforcement.
  • Evidence of rule violations should be submitted to [email protected].

Policy Updates

NextGen Fantasy Football may update this Game Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via email and platform announcements. Continued use of the platform after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

If you have questions about our Game Policy or wish to report a violation, please contact our support team at [email protected].