Official Terms and Conditions for Participation at Felt Stars

Participation in online poker(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 Felt Stars (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:

Player becomes party to the terms and conditions specified by Felt Stars 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: http://feltstars.com
The Games are subject to the laws and regulations of the nation of Curacao.
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.
Player has reached the age of 18 or the legal age of majority in his/her jurisdiction, whichever is greater.
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.
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, FeltStars.com reserves the right to confiscate any winnings incurred throughout the duration of the registered account(s) and all sports wagers will be void.
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.
Player's participation in the Gaming System is personal and not professional. Felt Stars reserves the right to limit steam plays and wise guy action.
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, FeltStars.com 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.
Should Player fail to fulfil 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.
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.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Gaming, prizes, web site, client application, FeltStars.com;, and/or any e-commerce provider utilized shall be governed by the laws of Curacao, excluding choice of law principles.
Players of Felt Stars 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 Felt Stars 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 poker manager. Please consult the bonus section of the site or contact support@feltstars.com for specific bonus rules.
The agreement between Felt Stars and the Player may be terminated by the Player at the Player's request. Or if deemed necessary Felt Stars reserves the right to revoke the agreement between the Player and Felt Stars.
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 Felt Stars 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 Felt Stars furnish the customer with a new password and username.
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.
Felt Stars shall reserve the right to suspend or withdraw any game at its' absolute discretion.
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.
In the event of the cancellation of any game for any reason, Felt Stars will not be liable.
Felt Stars will not be liable in the following scenarios:
- in the event of force majeure
- the failure of Felt Stars'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
Felt Stars 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
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire Agreement and understanding between Felt Stars 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.
a. The maximum dollar amount that may be won by an individual customer on a weekly basis is US$25,000.00 Felt Stars reserves the right to refuse or limit any wager.
b. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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@feltstars.com.
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

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.
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.
The results and winners of each tournament offered within the Gaming System will be determined by Felt Stars. By registering and/or participating in any tournament, you agree to be bound by these determinations.
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.

Felt Stars 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 Felt Stars 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 Felt Stars to receive your bet via the Internet. Should there be any discrepancy in the legality of any transactions between yourself and Felt Stars, 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 Felt Stars is incorporated and where it conducts business. Any matter to be adjudicated shall be determined utilizing the laws of Curacao.

All bets with Felt Stars are considered to be placed and received in Curacao.

All contractual issues between yourself and Felt Stars, 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.

Privacy Policy

Felt Stars is committed to protecting your privacy. The Company uses the information collected about you to track your gaming system account and game play and to provide a more personalized game playing experience. Please read on for more details about the Felt Stars privacy policy.

When you participate in play for fun and play for free games, Felt Stars needs only to collect your email address. Collecting your email allows The Company to send you announcements and to invite you to participate in special offers and games..

When you participate in our for real money games, The Company needs your real name, email address, and mailing address. This allows The Company to allow you access to the games you wish to participate in and to reward prizes that you win or money that you withdraw from your Felt Stars account.

When you submit a bug, suggestion, complaint, question, request, or any other email correspondence, The Company asks for your email address so that you can receive a response.

If you win a prize or other promotional feature, The Company may ask for your real name, mailing address, and e-mail address so that you can be notified and arrange for delivery.

By registering for an account, you agree that Felt Stars may display your user name and game play records. From time to time, (and usually when you win a prize), The Company may ask you to voluntarily provide general demographic and other personal information for inclusion on the Felt Stars "Winners" page.

In addition, The Company also reserves the right to use the information collected to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the Web site, new services, and special offers you'll find valuable.

When you play games or access your account information, Felt Stars offers the use of a secure server. The secure socket layer (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to Felt Stars or sent to you. Furthermore, all of the customer data collected is protected against unauthorized access through the most up-to-date industry-standard security measures.

Felt Stars does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. The Company may release account information when The Company believes, in good faith, that such release is reasonably necessary to (i) comply with law, (ii) enforce or apply the terms of any user agreements or (iii) protect the rights, property or safety of Felt Stars, Felt Stars players, or others.

By using the Gaming System, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Felt Stars. If the Felt Stars privacy policy changes, those changes will be posted on this page so that you are always aware of what information is collected, how the information is used, and under what circumstances the information is disclosed.

Fraud, Money dumping and Collusion

Felt Stars also has the right to hold any and all of a player's funds indefinitely if it is found that the player has been involved in fraudulent activity on Felt Stars. Fraudulent activity may include, but is not limited to, stolen credit cards, transfer of funds to other player accounts (chip dumping), forgery, and collusion.

"You may only use the Software in accordance with the rules posted on the Felt Stars site, as may be modified from time to time. In cases where disputes arise between players, you agree that judgments of Felt Stars are final, binding and conclusive in all matters. All taxes, duties and fees applicable in connection with any money or prizes awarded to a Player are the Player's sole responsibility. Violation of any Felt Stars policy or rule may result in suspension or termination of the player's Felt Stars account."

True Identity and One Account

"The name on your Account must match your true and legal name and identity and the name on your Felt Stars Account registration must match the name on the credit card(s) or other payment accounts used to deposit or receive monies in your Account. You are prohibited from holding more than one Account at Felt Stars. If you have more than one (1) Account or Accounts in different names, then you must contact us immediately to have your Accounts managed so that you only have one (1). If you have lost your Account name or password, please contact us for a replacement."

"All information provided by a player must be accurate and verifiable. If you have provided false information or are unable or unwilling to provide documentation to confirm your information, your account may be terminated and all activity within the account considered invalid."

Abusive or Offensive Language

"Abusive or offensive language will not be tolerated on the chat boards, Games, or otherwise by you on Felt Stars or with Felt Stars staff. Any violation of this policy will result in a suspension of playing privileges or such other action as may be reasonably required by Felt Stars to ensure compliance. In addition, you are not entitled to make untrue and/or malicious and/or damaging comments with regard to the Felt Stars's operation in any media or forum."

Fraudulent Activities and Prohibited Transactions

The Company has a zero tolerance policy towards inappropriate play and fraudulent activity. If, in Felt Stars's sole determination, you are found to have cheated or attempted to defraud the Company or any other user of any of the Games in any way including but not limited to game manipulation or payment fraud, or if the Company suspects you of fraudulent payment, including use of stolen credit cards, or any other fraudulent activity (including any chargeback or other reversal of a payment) or prohibited transaction (including money laundering), the Company reserve's the right to suspend and/or close your Account and to share this information (together with your identity) to other online gaming sites, banks, credit card companies, and appropriate agencies.

Indemnity

You agree to hold Felt Stars, its employees, officers, directors, licensees, licensors, affiliates, and subsidiaries harmless and further agree to fully indemnify them from any and all costs, expenses, liabilities and damages whatsoever that may arise as a result of your breach of this Agreement. Moreover, you understand and agree that (without prejudice to your other rights and remedies) Felt Stars records shall be the final authority in determining the terms of your participation in the Games, the activity resulting there from and the circumstances in which they occurred.

Bonus Abuse

A Player or group of players working together in any fashion, also known as a syndicate, (to receive either eCash winnings or Activity bonuses) may only have one Felt Stars account in total, and any redundant accounts will be consolidated into the one account. An administration fee may be charged and payouts refused for each redundant account, at the discretion of Felt Stars. All wagering transactions in redundant accounts are subject to reversal at the sole option of Felt Stars. Felt Stars also reserves the right to keep the principle of any wager placed in an attempt to defraud the house of any bonus monies, whether a party does this on their own or in collusion with other players or other sportsbooks. There is no obligation on behalf of Felt Stars to warn players or syndicates of this other than as explained here in the Player Agreement.

If you lose your account privileges with Felt Stars due to misrepresentation, fraud or purchase disputes, Felt Stars reserves the right to terminate your account and all transactions from the account in question may be immediately reversed at the sole discretion of Felt Stars.

From time to time, Felt Stars may run special promotions, contests, tournaments, and may establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of those promotions, contests, and tournaments. Felt Stars or a third party shall post these rules on the Internet, and the Customer Service Representatives of Felt Stars shall enforce the rules. Said promotions, contests, and tournaments may be cancelled or suspended at any time without notice by Felt Stars. In the event of an error or omission in the printed rules of a particular promotion, contest, or tournament, the decision of Felt Stars Management will be considered final and binding.

Bonus programs are intended for recreational bettors only. Professional players or players considered to be abusing the bonus system by any means may have bonuses revoked and be subject to further sanctions, at the discretion of Felt Stars management. Bonus abuse may be defined as (but not restricted to) clients cashing out for the purpose of redepositing, or referring new accounts that they are using themselves. Sanctions may be in the form of increased rollover requirements or loss of bonus privileges altogether for the offending account as well as any linked accounts.

Felt Stars takes no responsibility for notifying winners other than to update the information available in the wager account summary statement.

Felt Stars reserves the right to refuse payment to anyone that is found to be party to any organized wagering syndicates dedicated to changing and manipulating the odds available at Felt Stars.

Felt Stars reserves the right to terminate any account at any time without reason.

The player agrees that their account may be closed and account balances forfeited if such account has been dormant for over 12 months and the profile information for such account does not contain current or correct information, making it impossible for Felt Stars to contact the player.

At Felt Stars's option, a win may be subject to verification by an independent judging organization before any payment is made. Decisions of the judging organization are final, binding and conclusive in all matters. A player's sole remedy for any error or mistake by Felt Stars in connection with a wager placed on Felt Stars's system shall be a replacement wager.