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RealTime Fantasy Sports' High Stakes Fantasy Football ("the Contest") is a traditional fantasy football game where you can join a public league. Leagues feature Head to Head play in 3 divisions with 4 teams each where the 3 division winners and one wildcard team make the league playoffs. Leagues are for high stakes, but are open to all players of all skill levels. The rules for this Contest are explained below.
If you are looking for a league where you can customize the rules to your liking, try RealTime Fantasy Sports' Full Season Commissioner Service product.
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RealTime Fantasy Sports will serve as the commissioner for all fantasy football leagues and will be responsible for resolving any disputes that arise, such as dropping free agents as hidden trades or rules violations or any other matters that may come up in connection with the Contest. All commissioner decisions by RealTime Fantasy Sports are final.
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Sign Up
You may sign up and play the Contest up until the registration deadline of September 4, 2008. "High Stakes Fantasy Football" costs $499.95 per team to enter. As part of the Official Rules, all dollar amounts are in US Dollars. You may sign and play as many teams as you like. You may not however have more than one team in any league. If you do register more than one team, each team must be in a different league.
Eligibility
RealTime Fantasy Sports' "High Stakes Fantasy Football" is open to:
- Legal residents of one of the fifty (50) United States (excluding residents of Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, and Vermont) or legal residents of Washington D.C. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
- Puerto Rico is expressly excluded.
- All participants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older (except in Alabama and Nebraska where you must be nineteen (19) years of age or older) at the date of registration in the Contest.
- Employees and immediate family members of RealTime Fantasy Sports, its sponsors, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies are not eligible to win prizes.
- Void where prohibited.
Joining Deadline
You'll be able to sign up and join a league no later than 11:59 PM ET on September 3, 2008. All leagues are required to have 12 participants, or team "owners." Each league's season will start with the first week of the NFL season.
Refund Policy
After you sign up for Contest, you may request a full refund of the purchase price up until your league is filled and the draft order is set. After the draft order is set you may not receive a refund. Once the draft order is set all sales are final. Honoring refund requests will be subject to the sole discretion of RealTime Fantasy Sports.
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After you join or create a fantasy football league, you will have the opportunity to make changes to RealTime Fantasy Sports' default draft cheatsheet of players, ranked from best to worst.
It is recommended that prior to your draft, you customize your draft cheatsheet to rank the players by your preferences. If you do not customize your cheatsheet, your cheatsheet for the draft will be the player rankings from RealTime Fantasy Sports' free draft guide as they are listed at the time of your draft. You may customize your draft cheatsheet at anytime up to and even during your draft.
During the live draft your cheatsheet will be used as a fail-safe backup in case your time limit expires before you make a pick. In the event you should fail to make a pick in the time allowed for your pick, RealTime Fantasy Sports will automatically draft a player for you. The player will be the top ranked player on your draft cheatsheet. Players drafted automatically will be drafted from your cheatsheet in a manner that will fill out your team's starting lineup before drafting any bench players.
After the required 12th team has joined the league, the league will be locked in and the draft order will be generated. At this time all players will be notified the league is locked in and the draft order has been generated. If your league does not have the required 12 teams 48 hour prior to the schedule draft time, notification will be sent to all owners informing the league will be disbanded 24 hours prior to the schedule draft date and time if the league is not full. If your league is disbanded you will be able to join another league or create a new league. If your league becomes full with the mandatory 12 teams between 48 hours and 24 hours prior to the schedule draft date and time, the league will lock in and the draft order will be set at that time and all team owners notified.
The draft will be an S-style draft with the team picking last in the first round picking first in the second round and so on. For example,
- Round 1: Team1, Team2, Team3, Team4, Team5, Team6, Team7, Team8, Team9, Team10, Team11, Team12
- Round 2: Team12, Team11, Team10, Team9, Team8, Team7, Team6, Team5, Team4, Team3, Team2, Team1
- Round 3: Team1, Team2, Team3, Team4, Team5, Team6, Team7, Team8, Team9, Team10, Team11, Team12
- Round 4: Team12, Team11, Team10, Team9, Team8, Team7, Team6, Team5, Team4, Team3, Team2, Team1
Each team will have 120 seconds per pick to draft a player. There will be 15 rounds to your draft.
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Roster Composition
Each team will consist of a roster of 15 players. Team owners are free to choose the player position mix of the players on their roster. There are no restrictions on the number of players at any position that may be on a team's roster. Owners are not required to have a minimum number of players at any position on their roster. For example an owner could choose not to have a kicker on their roster.
Weekly Lineups
The Contest uses a single starting lineup for each team per week. Team owners may change their starting lineups any time between Tuesday morning at 7:00am Eastern and 9:00pm Eastern on Monday of each NFL week. In week 1 of the NFL season, owners may set their starting lineup beginning immediately after their draft up until 9:00pm Eastern on Monday of week 1. Regardless of the deadline for setting a team's starting lineup a player cannot be promoted to a starter or benched after the scheduled kickoff of their game.
Each Team's starting lineup will consist of:
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- 9 Total Starters
- 1 Quarterback
- 2 Running Backs
- 3 Wide Receivers
- 1 Tight End
- 1 Defense/Special Teams
- 1 Kicker
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In the interest of competition, between 12:01am and 6:00am on Sunday of each week of the NFL season, the system will automatically replace any starter with a bye on a roster with an alternate player from that same roster. At the same time the system will automatically fill in any missing starters from a team's lineup, if possible.
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Waiver Wire
Free agents will be awarded using a prioritized waiver wire system. Team owners may select free agents
they wish acquire via the waiver wire on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the season. Waiver wire award order will
be worst to first by each team's position in the standings.
Player requests must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern each Tuesday night for award between midnight and 6:00am Eastern Wednesday
morning. Team owners will be awarded players in reverse order of standings, worst to first. Beginning with
the worst team in the league, each team owner will be award a single player. Then the second worst team in the league will be award one player, and so on.
After each team in the league has been awarded a maximum of one player, the process
will repeat beginning with the worst team in the league. This process will repeat until all player requests have
been evaluated. If a team makes no player request, that team will not be awarded any players.
Team owners may submit player requests for a second weekly waiver wire before 11:59pm Eastern each Wednesday night for award between midnight and 6:00am Eastern Thursday morning.
Free For All
Beginning each Thursday at noon Eastern through 12:59pm Sunday free agents will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Teams may pick up free agents at anytime during this free for all period. Team owners may not pick up players after kickoff their game in any week.
Protected Free Agents
In order to prevent collusion or coordinated drop trades, any player released from any roster via the waiver wire or the free for all free agent period shall remain a protected free agent until the first waiver wire of the following week. This means the player will not be available to be acquired by any team in the week the player was dropped. This applies only to players that have been on a team's roster for at least one fantasy week.
In a further effort to prevent collusion or unfair competition, if certain highly productive players are dropped they will become unavailable free agents for the duration of the season. Team owners will be allowed to drop and replace those players, but other team owners will not be allowed to acquire those players as free agents. Additionally, after week 10 of the season all dropped players will become unavailable free agents for the duration of the season. Team owners will be allowed to drop and replace those players, but other team owners will not be allowed to acquire those players as free agents.
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Trading is not permitted in High Stakes Fantasy Football.
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Rushing:
- 6 points for each touchdown.
- 2 points for each 2-point conversion.
- 0.1 bonus points each yard.
Passing:
- 4 points for each touchdown.
- 1 points for each 2-point conversion.
- 0.05 bonus points each yard.
- 1 point deducted for each 1 interception.
Receiving:
- 6 points for each touchdown.
- 2 points for each 2-point conversion.
- 0.1 bonus points each yard.
- 1 bonus points for each reception.
Kicking:
- 3 points for each successful field goal.
- 1 points for each successful PAT.
- 0.1 bonus points for each additional yard in length, starting with 31 yard scores.
Special Teams:
- 6 points for each kickoff return touchdown.
- 6 points for each punt return touchdown.
Defense:
- 6 points for each touchdown.
- 2 points for each safety.
- 5 bonus points for shutout.
- 3 points for 1 to 5 points allowed.
- 1 point for 6 to 10 points allowed.
- 1 bonus point for every sack.
- 2 bonus points for each opponent's fumble recovered.
- 2 bonus points for each interception.
Statistics Reporting
Scores and stats are updated immediately as they are received from our statistics provider (usually about every 3 minutes). Some events beyond RTFS' control can make this time longer. Thus, RealTime Fantasy Sports is not responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the statistics.
Because the statistics are updated "live," some errors may occur. If so, statistical errors are usually corrected by our stats provider during the course of the NFL game, but may take up to 24 hours to be corrected. If an error occurs and is not corrected by our provider, RTFS will correct the stat ourselves, but only if it is overwhelmingly obvious that the stat is in error. If there is any doubt to the validity of the stat, RTFS will maintain the statistic given by its provider.
All stats for a given NFL week are deemed final at noon on Thursday of the next week. Even if the NFL changes a stat several weeks later, it will not be changed by RTFS. Nonetheless, RTFS still reserves the right to change any stat at any time for any unforeseen reason.
RealTime Fantasy Sports is not responsible for any inaccuracies, representations, statements, graphics or content of materials that are uploaded onto its servers and website from other vendors, including but not limited to the National Football League, Stats LLC., the Associated Press, and users, members, subscribers, customers or participants.
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Regular Season
For all leagues beginning play in NFL week 1, the regular season for the league will last 14 weeks from week 1 to week 14. Each team will play its division opponents twice and non-division opponents once during the regular season. For leagues beginning play after week 1, the regular season will last through week 14. Each team will play its division opponents twice and a random selection of non-division opponents.
In the event that a regular season game ends in a tie, the points scored by each team's starting quarterback will be used to determine which team is declared the winner of the game. Should the starting quarterbacks for each team have the same number of points scored in the game, the game will be declared a tie in the standings.
Playoffs
The playoffs for your league will begin in NFL week 15. The winner of each of the 3 divisions in the league plus one wildcard team will qualify for the playoffs. The division winner will be the team in each division with the best overall win-loss record of the teams in that division. In the event of two or more teams in a single division have the same win-loss record, the tie will be broken using the following criteria, in order:
- Division Win-Loss Record
- Total Points Scored in all games played.
- Head to Head Win-Loss Record against all tied teams
- Total Points Scored in Head to Head games against all tied teams
The wildcard team will be the team with the most total points scored in all games that is not a division winner.
In the event that two or more teams, that are not division winners, are tied for the most total points scored in all games the tie will be broken using the following criteria, in order:
- Overall Win-Loss Record
- Division Win-Loss Record
- Head to Head Win-Loss record against all tied teams
- Total Points Scored in Head to Head games against all tied teams
In NFL week 15 the 4 teams making the playoffs will play two semi-final games to determine the participants in the league championship game. Teams will be seeded #1 through #4, with the #1 seed playing the #4 seed and the #2 seed playing the #3 seed. The three division winners will be seeded #1 through #3 based on overall win-loss record. The wildcard team will always be seeded #4, regardless of record. In the event two or more division champions have the same overall win-loss record, a total points scored will be used to determine playoff seeding. In the event that a semi-final game ends in a tie, the points scored by each team's starting quarterback will be used to determine which team advances to the league championship game. Should the starting quarterbacks for each team have the same number of points scored in the game, the team that scored the most total points during the regular season will advance to the league championship game.
In NFL week 16 the 2 losers from the league semi-final games will meet in the league consolation game. The winner of the league consolation game will be declared the 3rd place finisher in the league. In the event that the league consolation game ends in a tie, the points scored by each team's starting quarterback will be used to determine which team is declared the 3rd place finisher. Should the starting quarterbacks for each team have the same number of points scored in the championship game, the team that scored the most total points during the regular season is declared the 3rd place finisher.
In NFL week 16 the 2 winners from the league semi-final games will meet in the league championship game. The winner of the league championship game will be declared the winner of the league. The loser of the league championship game will be declared the 2nd place finisher. In the event that the league championship game ends in a tie, the points scored by each team's starting quarterback will be used to determine which team is declared the league champion. Should the starting quarterbacks for each team have the same number of points scored in the championship game, the team that scored the most total points during the regular season is declared the league champion.
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League Prizes
The first-place finisher ("Winner") in each league is the team that wins that league's championship game in week 16 of the
current season. The second-place finisher ("2nd Place") in each "High Stakes Fantasy Football" league is the team that loses the league's championship game in week 16 of the current season. The third-place finisher ("3rd Place") in each "High Stakes Fantasy Football" league is the team that wins the league's consolation game in week 16 of the current season.
The Winner in each "High Stakes Fantasy Football" league will receive a prize of $3,000.
The 2nd Place finisher in each "High Stakes Fantasy Football" league will receive a prize of $1,500.
The 3rd Place finisher in each "High Stakes Fantasy Football" league will receive a prize of $750.
Prizes will be awarded to one individual per team. All prizes are non-transferable.
Prize Notification
Winners, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place ("Prize Winners") will be notified by email within 30 days after the official final results (and associated winners) are validated at the conclusion of the Contest. Prize Winners are also posted on the Contest web site. The conclusion of the Contest is defined as noon Eastern time on the Tuesday following the the league championship game. Prize Winners must return via email or regular mail an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (unless prohibited by law) within 30 days following attempted notification. In order to comply with United States tax law, for prizes of $600 USD or more the affidavit of eligibility must contain the Prize Winner's tax payer identification number. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in disqualification. Any prize notification returned as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Prize Winners have 180 days after the conclusion of the Contest to claim their prize. Any prize not claimed within 180 days after the conclusion of the Contest will be foreited.
By accepting any prize, the winners grant permission to RealTime Fantasy Sports to use their names and/or likenesses for publicity and promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law, and agree to execute a written consent. In the event of dispute about the identity of any entrant, entries made online are declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential winner can be required to provide the sponsors with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the winning entry.
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Sportsmanship
By registering, you agree to abide by the general sportsmanship rules set forth in these rules and fantasy games in general. You further agree to accept and abide by the rulings and the decisions of RealTime Fantasy Sports regarding all questions of sportsmanship. Sportsmanship broadly includes actions such as abusive postings and communication, colluding with other teams in the league, deliberately choosing to start incomplete or weak lineups, free agent moves for reasons other than improvement of the owner's fantasy team, and any other actions not conducive to decent, fair, and honest play. If an owner refused to comply with the sportsmanship rules, or that an owner has acted in an unsportsmanlike manner, RealTime Fantasy Sports reserves the right to disqualify the owner and/or remove that owner from the league without a refund. All decisions by RealTime Fantasy Sports will be final.
Inappropriate, Offensive, or Commercial Communication
The league message boards, league news and league email are provided to facilitate communication with other league owners and enhance the enjoyment of your league. RealTime Fantasy Sports does not permit posting or sending messages or images that could be construed as offensive to other owners. Inappropriate communication can also include spamming team owners with commericial offers and/or posting commercial messages on the league message board. Team owners who violate these guidelines are subject to being restricted from posting in the league. Additionally, RealTime Fantasy Sports reserves the right to disqualify the owner and/or remove that owner from the league without a refund. All decisions by RealTime Fantasy Sports will be final.
All participants are required to abide by the RealTime Fantasy Sports, Inc. (RTFS) Official Policies.
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Internet/Technology Problems
If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of RealTime Fantasy Sports which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest. RealTime Fantasy Sports reserves the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the registration process or operations of the Contest and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. RealTime Fantasy Sports assumes no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of entries. RealTime Fantasy Sports is not responsible for any problem or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, equipment or software, failure of any email or user action to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site, phone lines, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to a participant's computer related to or resulting from participation in the Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE LEAGUES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, REALTIME FANTASY SPORTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Liability
RealTime Fantasy Sports is not responsible for any late, lost, garbled, misdirected, incomplete, or damaged entries; any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of RealTime Fantasy Sports or any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest. RealTime Fantasy Sports or any subsidiary or affiliated company of any of the foregoing, are not in any way responsible or liable for any damage, loss or injury (including death) resulting from participation in the Contest and/or acceptance and use of any prize won. RealTime Fantasy Sports is solely responsible for enacting, administering, enforcing the rules, and maintaining the integrity of the Contest. The Contest and web site are not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affliated with, the National Football League or Players, Inc.
Release
By participating in the Contest, you release and agree to hold harmless RealTime Fantasy Sports, its sponsors, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies from any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries and losses related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
Official Rules
The Contest is subject to all United States laws, and to the Leagues official rules, and cannot be used in connection with any form of gambling. By entering the Contest, you agree to abide by the terms of the official rules and by the decisions of RealTime Fantasy Sports, which are final on all matters pertaining to the Contest. RealTime Fantasy Sports reserves the right to change the official rules at any time, in their sole discretion. Official rules are the rules posted on the Contest web site.
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