Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website domain.com ("Site"), operated by CricketMatchDay ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do NOT agree with any provision of these Terms, you must stop using the Site immediately. These Terms take effect from the moment of your first visit to the Site. We may update these Terms from time to time — the date of the most recent update is always shown at the top of this page. We recommend periodically reviewing these Terms to stay informed of any changes.

2. Nature of Service

CricketMatchDay is an INDEPENDENT SPORTS CONTENT website providing cricket match previews, squad analysis, pitch reports, head-to-head statistics, venue breakdowns and editorial predictions for IPL 2026 and other cricket tournaments. Our content is produced by experienced cricket journalists and analysts using data from official sources including BCCI, IPL Official (iplt20.com) and ESPNcricinfo.

We are NOT a bookmaker, sportsbook, betting exchange, fantasy sports platform or payment processor. We do NOT accept bets, deposits, wagers or stakes of any kind. We do NOT operate any form of gambling service whatsoever. We do NOT have access to your accounts with any betting operator and cannot influence odds, outcomes or results of any sporting event.

All content on the Site is purely informational and editorial in nature. Our match previews represent the analytical opinions of our editorial team based on statistical data and cricket expertise. The decision to register with any betting operator, place any bet, or take any financial action is made entirely by you, at your own risk and sole responsibility.

We recommend that users independently verify all information on official sources (BCCI at bcci.tv, IPL Official at iplt20.com, team websites, bookmaker terms and conditions) as squad lists, match conditions and odds can change at any time. Our editorial methodology is documented at Editorial Policy. Our predictions are NOT guaranteed and should NOT be treated as financial advice — past prediction accuracy does not guarantee future results.

3. Third-Party Betting Links

The Site contains links to third-party betting operators ("Betting Links"). These links are clearly identifiable — they typically appear as buttons labelled "Place a Bet", "Bet Now", "Build Parlay" or similar calls-to-action, and are visually distinct from editorial content.

Clicking a Betting Link takes you AWAY from CricketMatchDay to a third-party website operated by the betting operator. Once you leave our Site, you are subject to that operator's terms of service, privacy policy, responsible gambling tools and customer support procedures. We have no control over these third-party sites.

CricketMatchDay has NO control over the betting operator's website, services, odds offered, promotional terms, payment processing, customer support quality, account verification procedures or dispute resolution mechanisms. CricketMatchDay is NOT responsible for any losses — financial or otherwise — incurred through betting activities on third-party sites.

Betting Links contain affiliate tracking parameters (such as ?btag=, ?clickid= or ?affid=). This is standard practice in affiliate marketing and is fully disclosed in our Affiliate & Betting Disclosure. You can always navigate to any betting operator's website directly by typing their URL into your browser, bypassing our Betting Links entirely.

The presence of Betting Links does NOT constitute an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee of any betting operator's services, reliability, licensing status or financial stability. Our editorial content is produced independently of affiliate relationships.

4. Age Restrictions

The Site is intended EXCLUSIVELY for persons aged 18 years or older. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. If we discover that a minor is using the Site, we reserve the right to block access immediately. Gambling and betting is prohibited for minors under Indian law (including the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025), under UK law (Gambling Act 2005), and under the laws of most other jurisdictions worldwide. We urge parents and guardians to use parental control software to prevent minors from accessing betting-related content. More information on protecting minors is available on our Responsible Gambling page. All betting operators linked from our Site are required by their licensing conditions to verify the age and identity of users before accepting bets or deposits.

5. Affiliate Links and Monetisation

The Site contains affiliate links to licensed betting operators. When you click such a link and subsequently register with the betting operator and/or place a bet, CricketMatchDay may receive a commission from the operator. This commission is paid by the operator — clicking an affiliate link is completely FREE for you and does not increase the cost of the betting operator's services, odds or promotions in any way.

The existence of affiliate relationships does NOT influence our editorial content, match predictions, statistical analysis, squad assessments or venue reports. Our coverage is based on an independent editorial methodology documented at Editorial Policy. We cover matches where we have no affiliate relationship with any featured bookmaker. We publish our prediction accuracy transparently, including incorrect predictions, at Prediction Track Record. Full disclosure of our monetisation model is available at Affiliate & Betting Disclosure.

6. Accuracy of Information and Disclaimer

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our match previews, squad lists, venue statistics and predictions. However, cricket match conditions — including squad changes, last-minute injuries, weather disruptions, pitch deterioration and toss results — can change at any time, often minutes before the first ball.

Expected Playing XIs published before toss confirmation are based on available press conference data, net session reports and informed editorial judgement. They may differ from the final confirmed XI announced at the toss. We clearly label all pre-toss XIs as "Expected" and update them once official squads are confirmed.

CricketMatchDay does NOT guarantee absolute accuracy, completeness or timeliness of all information at every moment. Predictions are editorial opinions based on statistical analysis — they are NOT financial advice and carry NO guarantee of accuracy. We update content regularly (see Editorial Policy), but between updates, conditions may change. Any decisions to bet based on our content are made entirely at your own risk. CricketMatchDay is NOT liable for any financial losses resulting from betting activities undertaken by users.

7. Indian Legal Context

Users in India should be aware that the legal status of online betting is complex and actively evolving. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA) was enacted by the Indian Parliament in August 2025 and imposes a blanket prohibition on all forms of online real-money gaming, including sports betting, across India. The Act primarily targets operators, advertisers and payment facilitators rather than individual users.

Individual Indian states may additionally have their own gambling regulations under Entry 34 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Several states — including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Assam — have enacted specific legislation prohibiting online gambling.

CricketMatchDay makes no representation that the betting services linked from our Site are legal, available or accessible in India or in any particular Indian state. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any betting activity they engage in is legal in their jurisdiction. CricketMatchDay does NOT encourage, facilitate or promote illegal gambling in any jurisdiction. For more detailed information, see our Legal page on betting in India.

8. Intellectual Property

All Site content — including text, match previews, statistical analysis, predictions, images, graphics, design elements and source code — is the intellectual property of CricketMatchDay or used under appropriate licence. Unauthorised copying, reproduction, distribution or commercial use of any content without written permission from CricketMatchDay is strictly prohibited.

Trademarks and logos of cricket teams (CSK, DC, GT, KKR, LSG, MI, PBKS, RR, RCB, SRH), the IPL, BCCI and betting operators mentioned on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used solely for informational and editorial purposes under fair dealing principles. Cricket statistics and match data sourced from BCCI, IPL Official and ESPNcricinfo are attributed accordingly. Quoting of Site materials is permitted with mandatory source attribution and an active hyperlink to the original page. Reports of copyright infringement should be directed to contact@domain.com.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including betting operator websites, cricket statistics providers (ESPNcricinfo, iplt20.com) and responsible gambling organisations (Gambling Therapy, iCall, GamCare). CricketMatchDay does NOT control the content of these third-party sites and is NOT responsible for their content, privacy policies, security practices, availability or terms of service. Clicking links to third-party sites is done at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policy of each third-party site before providing any personal information. Links to betting operators are affiliate links — see Affiliate & Betting Disclosure for full details.

10. Limitation of Liability

CricketMatchDay provides all information on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. We are NOT liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, lost profits, lost data or any other loss arising from your use of information from the Site.

Specifically, we are NOT liable for financial losses from betting activities — all forms of betting inherently involve risk of financial loss, and users should only bet amounts they can afford to lose entirely. We are NOT liable for actions or inactions of betting operators, including but not limited to refused withdrawals, account restrictions, changed promotional terms or any dispute between you and the operator. We are NOT liable for the accuracy of third-party odds, promotions or terms displayed on our Site — always verify current terms on the operator's official website before placing any bet. Maximum aggregate liability of CricketMatchDay to any user is limited to INR 0 (zero), as the Site is provided free of charge.

11. Responsible Gambling

CricketMatchDay actively supports responsible gambling and urges all users to approach betting as a form of entertainment — never as a source of income or a solution to financial difficulties. Betting should always be conducted within strict personal budget limits. If you or someone you know is experiencing a gambling problem, immediate help is available — see our Responsible Gambling page for detailed resources, self-assessment tools and helpline contacts including Indian services (iCall: +91-9152987821, Vandrevala Foundation: 1860-2662-345). Never bet with borrowed money. Never chase losses. Never bet under the influence of alcohol or emotional distress.

12. Changes to Terms

CricketMatchDay reserves the right to amend, supplement or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. The date of the last update is always shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend periodically reviewing this page to stay informed of any modifications.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction of the Site operator. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts. Prior to initiating any formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation via contact@domain.com. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable law.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, write to contact@domain.com. For privacy and data protection matters, contact privacy@domain.com. For editorial queries, corrections or factual errors in match previews, contact editorial@domain.com. You can also reach us via our Contact page.