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Summary of DraftKings Terms of Use

May 21, 2025

DraftKings Terms of Use Summary

Overview

  • DraftKings owns and operates a website offering fantasy sports contests.
  • Access and participation are subject to Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and official contest rules.
  • Terms apply post-termination of account.

User Agreement

  • Users must agree to Terms of Use to access or use the website.
  • Legal agreement between user and DraftKings.

Eligibility

  • Minimum age: 18+ (19 in Nebraska/Alabama, 21 in Arizona/Iowa/Louisiana/Massachusetts).
  • Residents of Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and certain Louisiana parishes excluded.
  • One account per person.
  • DraftKings employees and certain sports professionals restricted from contests.

Contest Entry

  • Contest entry fees are displayed in USD; minimum fee is $0.01.
  • Responsible gaming options available.

Refund Policy

  • No refunds; payments are final.
  • International transaction fees may be reimbursed upon request.

Conditions of Participation

  • DraftKings can disqualify users for improper conduct.
  • Prohibited conduct includes falsifying info, financial fraud, collusion, using automated tools.

Contest Prizes and Promotions

  • Prizes awarded based on final contest results.
  • Prizes added to account balance; ties result in even distribution.

Payment and Withdrawal

  • Withdrawals processed from a segregated account.
  • Taxes on prizes are the winner's responsibility.

DK Player Reserve

  • Funds are held in a segregated account by DK Player Reserve LLC.

Termination

  • DraftKings can revoke access and suspend accounts without notice for violations.
  • Some Terms survive termination.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

  • Website provided "as is" with no warranties.
  • Company not liable for damages or errors.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • Content and trademarks on the website are owned by DraftKings.
  • Users grant DraftKings a license to use their submissions.

Legal Jurisdiction

  • Exclusive jurisdiction: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Miscellaneous

  • Terms governed by Massachusetts law.
  • DraftKings can amend terms without notice.
  • No waivers; third-party websites are not controlled by DraftKings.

Mobile Application

  • Terms also apply to the DraftKings Mobile App.

Content Providers/Optimization Tools

  • Content providers cannot distribute pre-built lineups.
  • Tools must require user decision-making to generate lineups.