Terms of Use

Welcome to DraftLane

DraftLane is owned and operated by DraftLane, LLC ("We", "Us", "Our", "DraftLane", or "Provider"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to the Website and Mobile App. Together with Our Privacy Policy, these Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DraftLane.

1. Eligibility and Account Security

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. You represent that you are fully competent to enter into this agreement. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to (a) use only your own account, (b) keep your password secure, and (c) notify us immediately of any breach. DraftLane is not liable for any losses caused by unauthorized use of your account.

2. User Content and License

You retain ownership of all content you post ("User Content"). However, by providing User Content, you grant DraftLane a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, host, and display such content to provide and improve the Service. DraftLane reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and remove User Content that violates these Terms.

3. Prohibited Conduct and Anti-Scraping

You agree not to use the Service in any way that is unlawful or violates these Terms. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Employing automated means (bots, scrapers, spiders) to harvest data from our platform or Real-Time Recommendation Engine.
• Copying or redistributing the proprietary mechanics of Boost Power, Bust Protection, or Swap Player.
• Harassing or threatening DraftLane staff or other users.
• Impersonating our Analysts or creating false accounts to manipulate leaderboards.

4. Expert Analyst Advice & Disclaimer

DraftLane provides unparalleled access to our Analysts. All Analyst advice is provided for entertainment purposes only. We do not provide financial advice, and we do not guarantee league results. You acknowledge that fantasy sports involve inherent volatility, and DraftLane is not liable for the outcome of any contest or strategic move.

5. Third-Party Services (Yahoo/Sleeper Sync)

DraftLane integrates with third-party operators (Yahoo and Sleeper). DraftLane is not responsible for the accuracy of data provided by these operators or for any technical malfunctions, API outages, or "failed syncs" originating from their platforms. Your use of those services is governed by their respective terms.

6. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." DRAFTLANE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DRAFTLANE, LLC AND ITS PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA) RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DraftLane, its officers, partners, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Binding Arbitration and Governing Law

All disputes shall be resolved via binding arbitration in Detroit, Michigan. You waive your right to a jury trial or class-action participation. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Claims must be filed within one (1) year of the occurrence.

10. Termination and Force Majeure

DraftLane may suspend or terminate your account immediately for any breach of these Terms. We are not liable for any failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including network infrastructure failures, acts of God, or third-party platform outages.