Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to 1on1 Arena. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you") and 1on1 Arena, operated by [REGISTERED LEGAL ENTITY NAME — TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE LAUNCH], registered office at [REGISTERED ADDRESS — TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE LAUNCH] ("Company", "we", "us", "our"), governing your access to and use of the 1on1 Arena mobile application, website at 1on1arena.com, and all related digital platforms, services, features, and content (collectively, the "Platform").

By downloading the app, creating an account, or using the Platform in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

These Terms apply to all users, including participants in challenges and competitions, content creators, organisers, and any other person accessing the Platform.

2. Eligibility

1on1 Arena uses an age-tiered access model to comply with applicable law — including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), which defines a "child" as any person under 18 years of age — while remaining open to future youth and junior competition formats.

2.1 Standard Access (18 and above)

Users who are 18 years of age or older may register independently and access all features of the Platform, including any competitions, leaderboards, rewards, prizes, or payment features that may be offered now or in the future.

2.2 Minor Access (Under 18) — Parental Consent Required

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, processing personal data of individuals under the age of 18 requires verifiable parental or guardian consent. Accordingly:

• Users under the age of 18 may only access the Platform with the express, verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian
• The parent or guardian must themselves be 18 years of age or older and legally capable of providing consent
• By allowing a minor to use the Platform, the parent or guardian agrees to these Terms on behalf of the minor and accepts full responsibility for the minor's use of the Platform
• We reserve the right to implement age-verification or parental consent verification mechanisms as required by law or Platform policy

2.3 Age-Restricted Features

Certain features of the Platform are restricted to users who are 18 years of age or older, including:

• Competitions, tournaments, or features that involve monetary rewards, prizes, or in-kind benefits of any form
• Any payment or transaction features introduced in the future

Where we introduce dedicated youth or junior competitions designed for participants under 18, those competitions will be subject to additional terms, age-appropriate safeguards, and mandatory parental consent mechanisms, which will be communicated at the time of launch.

2.4 General Eligibility Requirements

Regardless of age tier, all users must:

• Not have been previously banned or suspended from the Platform
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
• Use the Platform only for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms

We reserve the right to verify your eligibility at any time and to suspend or terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements. If we discover that a user has provided false information about their age, we will take appropriate action including account termination and deletion of associated data.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Registration

To access most features of the Platform, you must register for an account using a valid mobile phone number. Account registration is completed via OTP (one-time password) verification. By registering, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information.

3.2 One Account Per User

You may only maintain one active account on the Platform. Creating multiple accounts is prohibited and may result in the suspension or termination of all associated accounts. The Platform is intended for individual users — accounts may not be shared with or transferred to another person.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under your account. You must:

• Not share your OTP codes or account access with any other person
• Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorised access to your account
• Not allow others to use your account to participate in competitions on your behalf

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.4 Accurate Information

You agree to provide truthful information including your name, username, city, and profile photo. Impersonating another person or providing false information is a violation of these Terms and may result in account termination.

4. Skill-Based Platform — Not Gambling

1on1 Arena operates as a technology platform for organising, hosting, and facilitating skill-based and fitness-based competitions. The determination of competition outcomes is based solely on the demonstrated skill and performance of participants as assessed through voting, scoring systems, judging criteria, or algorithmic evaluation — all of which are grounded in the actual performance submitted by users.

This Platform is not a gambling platform. It is not regulated as such, and it does not fall within the scope of gambling or wagering legislation in India or any other jurisdiction. Any future rewards, prizes, or incentives introduced on the Platform will be awarded solely on the basis of skill and competition outcomes, not chance.

5. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

1on1 Arena is a competitive community built on fair play, respect, and genuine skill. By using the Platform, you agree to uphold the following standards:

5.1 Fair Play

• Compete honestly and with integrity in all challenges and competitions
• Do not submit content that is not your own original performance or creation
• Do not use any artificial means, bots, scripts, or third-party tools to manipulate votes, rankings, scores, or competition outcomes
• Do not coordinate with others to manipulate voting or rankings in a way that does not reflect genuine merit
• Do not attempt to deceive judges, voters, or the Platform's systems

5.2 Respectful Behaviour

• Do not harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Do not use the Platform to send unsolicited messages or spam
• Engage with other users' content in good faith
• Do not make false reports about other users

5.3 Content Standards

• Do not upload content that is defamatory, obscene, sexually explicit, or violates the dignity of any person
• Do not upload content that promotes violence, hatred, discrimination, or harm on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic
• Do not upload content that infringes any third-party intellectual property rights
• Do not upload content that is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Ensure that your challenge submissions genuinely represent your own skill and performance

5.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of the Platform
• Do not use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Obtain all necessary permissions for any third-party content, music, or material included in your submissions

Violations of these Community Guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent termination, at our sole discretion.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you create and upload to the Platform, including videos, images, and other media ("User Content"). We do not claim ownership of your User Content.

6.2 Licence Grant to 1on1 Arena

By uploading User Content to the Platform, you grant 1on1 Arena a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, adapt, and promote your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Platform. This includes the right to:

• Display your submissions to other users as part of challenges and competitions
• Feature your content in leaderboards, highlight reels, and promotional materials for the Platform
• Distribute your content via social media, marketing channels, or third-party platforms to promote the Platform, with attribution where practicable
• Store and cache your content for platform performance purposes

This licence continues for as long as your content is on the Platform and for a reasonable period thereafter for archival and legal purposes. You may request deletion of your content as described in our Privacy Policy.

6.3 Your Representations

By uploading User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have all necessary rights to the content you upload
• The content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• The content does not violate any applicable law or these Terms
• The performance shown in challenge submissions is your own genuine performance
• You have obtained consent from any other person identifiable in your content

6.4 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or applicable law, without prior notice. We are not obligated to monitor all User Content but will act on valid reports and complaints.

7. Challenges, Competitions and Tournaments

7.1 Participation

The Platform enables users to participate in skill-based challenges, 1-on-1 battles, tournaments, and other competitive formats across a range of skill categories. Participation in competitions is subject to the specific rules of each challenge or tournament, which will be communicated within the app.

7.2 Submission Rules

• All submissions must represent your own genuine skill and performance
• Submissions must comply with the specific requirements of each challenge (time limits, format, category rules)
• Late submissions may not be accepted at the Platform's discretion
• You may not submit the same content to multiple competitions unless explicitly permitted

7.3 Platform Discretion

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

• Disqualify any participant found to be cheating, manipulating votes, or violating competition rules
• Cancel, modify, or postpone any challenge or competition without liability
• Overturn results where evidence of fraud, manipulation, or rule violation is found
• Make final and binding decisions on all competition-related disputes

7.4 No Guarantee of Outcome

Participating in challenges does not guarantee any particular outcome, ranking, or reward. Competition results are determined by the voting, scoring, and evaluation mechanisms described within each challenge, and we make no representation that any particular result is guaranteed.

7.5 Disqualification

Grounds for disqualification include but are not limited to: submitting content that is not your own performance, coordinated vote manipulation, use of automated tools, submitting content that violates community guidelines, and any other conduct that undermines the integrity of competition.

8. Rankings, Leaderboards and Scoring

1on1 Arena operates city-based, national, and global leaderboards and ranking systems to reflect user performance in skill-based competitions.

• Rankings are calculated based on competition outcomes, scores, votes, and participation history using algorithms determined by us
• Rankings are for informational and competitive purposes and do not constitute a guarantee of any particular status, prize, or benefit
• We reserve the right to modify ranking algorithms, scoring systems, and leaderboard structures at any time without notice
• Ranking data may be recalculated retroactively where fraud, manipulation, or system errors are discovered
• We do not guarantee the real-time accuracy of rankings and are not liable for temporary inaccuracies arising from system processing

8.1 Current Scoring Model and Our Commitment to Fairness

In its current form, competition outcomes on the Platform are determined in part through a community voting system, where users cast votes on submitted performances. We acknowledge that any voting-based system carries inherent limitations and the possibility of bias.

We are actively investing in research, technology, and improved evaluation mechanisms — including algorithmic scoring, structured judging criteria, and anti-manipulation safeguards — to progressively reduce subjectivity and ensure that rankings and results reflect genuine skill and merit above all else. As these improvements are developed and validated, they will be rolled out across competitions on the Platform.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge the current state of our scoring model and accept that results may not always be a perfect reflection of performance. We appreciate your patience and trust as we build toward a fairer, more robust competitive ecosystem.

Rankings and leaderboard positions are earned through genuine participation and fair play. Any attempt to artificially inflate your ranking constitutes a serious violation of these Terms and may result in permanent account termination.

9. City-Based Features

1on1 Arena uses a city-based competitive structure where users represent a city in leaderboards and competitions. The following applies to city features:

• You select your city during registration. Your city selection places you in that city's leaderboard and makes you eligible for city-based competitions and inter-city events
• City selection is based on your own declaration and is not verified against your physical location
• We reserve the right to limit how frequently you may change your city
• City-based rankings represent user performance within each city category on the Platform and are not an official representation of any geographic, civic, or governmental entity
• Inter-city competitions, city leagues, and regional tournaments may be introduced as the Platform develops, subject to their own specific rules

10. Physical and Hybrid Events

1on1 Arena may facilitate, host, or support physical or hybrid competitive events alongside its digital platform. By participating in any physical or real-world competitive activity facilitated through or in connection with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Assumption of Risk: You voluntarily assume all risks associated with physical competitive activities, including but not limited to risk of injury, illness, or physical harm arising from participation in fitness challenges, sports, or skill-based physical activities
• Health Responsibility: You are responsible for assessing your own physical fitness and health condition before participating in any physical challenge or event. You should consult a qualified medical professional before undertaking any strenuous physical activity
• Liability Waiver: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 1on1 Arena, its officers, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any injury, illness, disability, or death arising from your participation in physical or fitness-based activities facilitated through the Platform
• Third-Party Events: Where physical events are conducted in association with third-party venues, organisations, or partners, additional terms and liability waivers specific to those events may apply
• Content Depicting Physical Activity: Videos or content uploaded to the Platform that depict physical activity are uploaded at your own risk. We are not responsible for any injury sustained while recording challenge submissions

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 Platform IP

All intellectual property in the Platform — including its design, software, algorithms, graphics, trademarks, trade names, logos, brand assets, and all platform-generated content — is owned by or licensed to 1on1 Arena and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our intellectual property without our prior written consent.

11.2 Trademarks

"1on1 Arena", the 1on1 Arena logo, and all related brand assets are trademarks of 1on1 Arena. You may not use our trademarks without our express prior written permission.

11.3 Copyright and Intellectual Property Takedown

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Platform infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a takedown request by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "IP Takedown Request" and the following information:

• Your full name, contact information, and your relationship to the rights holder (if acting on behalf of someone else)
• A clear identification of the copyrighted or trademarked work you claim has been infringed
• A link to or description of the infringing content on the Platform, with enough detail for us to locate it
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder

Upon receiving a valid takedown request, we will:

• Review the request within 7 business days
• Remove or disable access to the infringing content if the claim is valid
• Notify the user who uploaded the content, giving them an opportunity to submit a counter-notice if they believe the takedown was made in error
• Restore content if we receive a valid counter-notice and the original complainant does not pursue legal action within 14 days

Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended or permanently terminated.

11.4 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Platform, you grant us the right to use that feedback freely and without obligation to you.

12. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited on the Platform:

• Creating fake or duplicate accounts, or using the Platform under a false identity
• Using bots, scripts, automated tools, or artificial intelligence to interact with the Platform, cast votes, generate submissions, or manipulate rankings
• Organising or participating in coordinated vote manipulation, rank boosting, or any activity designed to artificially inflate performance metrics
• Uploading challenge submissions that are not your own genuine performance
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or attempting to extract the source code of the Platform
• Accessing or attempting to access other users' accounts or any systems without authorisation
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent any security or access control measures on the Platform
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting user data from the Platform without our express written consent
• Using the Platform to distribute malware, viruses, or any harmful code
• Attempting to disrupt, degrade, or interfere with the operation of the Platform or its servers
• Using the Platform for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Reproducing or distributing any portion of the Platform or its content without authorisation
• Impersonating any person, including other users, Platform staff, or public figures
• Using the Platform in any manner that violates applicable law

Violation of any of the above may result in immediate account suspension or termination, and may expose you to civil or criminal liability.

12.1 Zero Tolerance for Child Exploitation

Any content depicting, promoting, or facilitating the exploitation or abuse of minors will be immediately removed. The uploading user's account will be permanently terminated without notice, and their information will be reported to law enforcement authorities, including the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), and any other relevant authority.

If you encounter any content on the Platform that you believe exploits or endangers a minor, report it immediately to [email protected] with the subject line "Child Safety Report". We will act on all such reports as a matter of highest priority.

This policy applies regardless of the user's age, location, or intent. There are no exceptions.

13. Termination and Suspension

13.1 Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or through account settings in the app. Upon account closure, your public profile and content will be removed, subject to the data retention provisions in our Privacy Policy.

13.2 Account Deletion and Data Removal

In accordance with Google Play Store requirements and applicable data protection law, you have the right to request complete deletion of your account and associated personal data. You can do this by:

• In-app: Navigate to your account settings and select "Delete Account" (when available)
• Email: Send a request to [email protected] with the subject line "Account Deletion Request" from the phone number or email associated with your account

Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will:

• Remove your public profile, username, and profile photo from the Platform within 48 hours
• Remove your challenge submissions and competition content from public visibility within 48 hours
• Permanently delete your personal data from our systems within 30 days
• Retain only such data as is required by law or for resolving ongoing disputes, in anonymised form where possible

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Any rankings, competition history, and associated data will be lost.

13.3 Termination or Suspension by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for reasons including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or any applicable law
• Cheating, fraud, or manipulation in competitions
• Providing false information during registration
• Engaging in prohibited activities as listed in Section 12
• Conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Platform or its users
• Receipt of valid legal process or regulatory requirement requiring us to do so

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. Any pending competition entries or rankings associated with your account may be removed. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) shall survive.

14. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

14.1 Platform Provided "As Is"

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that competition results, rankings, or scores will be accurate at all times.

14.2 Fitness and Health Disclaimer

1on1 Arena is not a health, fitness, or medical service provider. Content on the Platform — including challenge descriptions, fitness activities, and user submissions — is for competitive and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, professional fitness guidance, or health recommendations. Always consult a qualified medical professional before undertaking any physical activity.

14.3 No Guarantee of Prizes or Rewards

Participation in competitions does not guarantee any prize, reward, payment, or benefit of any kind. Any rewards or prizes that may be offered in the future will be subject to their own terms and conditions and are at the sole discretion of 1on1 Arena.

14.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, 1on1 Arena, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Platform
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Any content submitted by other users
• Any competition results, ranking changes, or reward decisions
• Any physical injury or health consequence arising from participation in challenges
• Any third-party services integrated with the Platform

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Platform shall not exceed INR 1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand) or the amount you paid us in the three months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1on1 Arena and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Platform in violation of these Terms
• Your User Content and any claims that it infringes any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your participation in any physical or fitness-based challenge or event
• Any dispute between you and another user of the Platform

16. Future Features — Rewards and Payments

1on1 Arena currently operates without payment processing or prize distribution. We intend to introduce rewards, prizes, and potentially payment features in the future. You acknowledge and agree that:

• The introduction of rewards, prizes, or payment features will be subject to additional terms and conditions that will be communicated to users at the time of launch
• Any rewards or prizes offered will be awarded solely on the basis of competition performance and skill — not chance
• We reserve the right to introduce, modify, or discontinue any reward, prize, or payment feature at our sole discretion
• Future prize distributions will comply with all applicable laws, including tax regulations, and users may be required to provide identification or tax information to claim prizes
• We make no commitment or guarantee regarding the introduction, timing, or value of any future rewards or prizes

17. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with and may contain links to third-party services, platforms, or content. These third-party services are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices, content, or availability of third-party services.

Key third-party services we use include Google Firebase (authentication, database, and storage). Your use of these third-party services through our Platform is also subject to their respective terms.

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

18.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The courts and tribunals located in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under these Terms.

18.2 Dispute Resolution — Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days of receiving your written notice.

18.3 Arbitration

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, both parties agree that the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended). The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by both parties, or in the absence of agreement, appointed in accordance with the Act. The seat of arbitration shall be India and the language of proceedings shall be English.

18.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as part of a class, collective, or representative action.

19. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Notify you via in-app notification or push notification
• Where required by law, seek your renewed consent

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Platform and may close your account.

20. General Provisions

20.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

20.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific features or competitions, constitute the entire agreement between you and 1on1 Arena with respect to your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

20.5 Language

These Terms are written in English. In the event of any conflict between an English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.

21. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Platform: 1on1arena.com
• Response time: We aim to respond to all legal enquiries within 5 business days.