Official Rules
Contest Rules & Guidelines
Everything you need to know about contest rules and fair play
Contest Rules
Entry Requirements
- Must have a Web3 wallet connected
- Must have sufficient ETH for entry fee and gas
- Can only enter each contest once per wallet
- Must enter before contest closes
Prediction Rules
- Select exact number of balls as contest type (5, 10, 15, or 20)
- Ball numbers must be between 1 and 120
- Predictions must be submitted before match starts
- Cannot modify predictions after submission
Contest Timing
- Contests open 24-48 hours before match
- Entry and predictions close when match starts
- Points calculated after match ends
- Rewards available immediately after distribution
Scoring & Ranking
- Points awarded only for correct predictions
- Point values vary by phase (see points system)
- Players ranked by total points
- Tie-breaker: earlier submission time wins
What Counts as a Dot Ball?
Valid Dot Balls
- 0 runs scored: Ball bowled, no runs taken by batsman
- Legal delivery: Not a no-ball or wide
- Defense or miss: Batsman defends or misses the ball
- Wicket ball: Counts as dot if no runs scored before wicket
NOT Dot Balls
- Runs scored: Any runs taken (1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
- No-balls: Illegal delivery (runs scored or not)
- Wides: Ball goes out of reach of batsman
- Byes/Leg-byes: Runs taken without bat contact
Fair Play Policy
Prohibited Actions
- Multiple accounts to enter same contest
- Bot usage or automated prediction scripts
- Collusion with other players
- Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities
- Manipulation of smart contracts
Consequences
- Account suspension or permanent ban
- Forfeiture of entry fees and winnings
- Wallet address blacklisting
- Legal action for fraud or abuse
- Report to relevant authorities if necessary
Match Cancellation & Disputes
If a Match is Cancelled
- All entry fees are refunded to participants' wallets
- Refunds processed automatically via smart contract
- No platform fees deducted from refunds
If a Match is Shortened (Rain/DLS)
- Contest continues if minimum 10 overs bowled per innings
- Points calculated based on actual balls bowled
- If less than 10 overs, full refund issued
Dispute Resolution
- All match data verified from official cricket boards
- Disputes handled via support@demo.dotball.bet
- Admin decision is final in case of disputes