Terms and Conditions
Welcome to iWhot, an online multiplayer card game operated by Asimax
Digital Resources Ltd. Fully licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission(NLRC) Permit #: 00000074 ("iWhot," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing
and using the iWhot website (www.iwhot.ng) and its associated
services/app (the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound
by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read these
Terms carefully before using the Service.
Disclaimer: iWhot is an online game developed and owned by Asimax Digital Resources Ltd. This product is not affiliated with,
endorsed by, or in any way associated with Apple Inc. or any of its products, including but not limited to the iPhone, iPad, or any other Apple product/services that bears the conventional "i" prefix. The use of the term "iWhot" is for
branding and identification purposes only. Any references to Apple or its products are made purely for descriptive purposes,
and we do not claim to have any official partnership or endorsement from Apple Inc. Users of iWhot acknowledge and agree that the game is an independent creation and does not carry
any official status from Apple Inc.
1. Our Role
iWhot acts as the service provider and does not participate in
wagers with players. Players engage in Player-vs-Player wagering
scenarios. iWhot charges a fee for rendering services and providing
the platform. Refer to "House Commission" for detailed information.
2. Registration and User Accounts
2.1 You must be of legal age according to the laws
of your jurisdiction to create an iWhot account.
2.2 Users are strictly prohibited from opening more
than one account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate
accounts found in violation of this policy.
2.3 Due to licensing & operational reasons, iWhot is currently ONLY available to Nigerians with an active Nigerian bank account and identity (irrespective of their geographical location).
2.4 Further to 2.3 above, our payment methods(deposits & withdrawals) are only available to Nigerian bank accounts domicilied in Naira. iWhot is inoperable to users that don't meet these requirements.
3. Privacy and Data Security
3.1 We take your privacy seriously. We collect,
process, and store your personal data in accordance with our Privacy
Policy, available at (www.iwhot.ng/#policy).
By using the Service, you consent to the practices outlined in the
Privacy Policy.
3.2 User data is stored securely and encrypted in
our database. We use HTTPS for all connections to ensure data
transmission security.
4. Tournament Rules
4.1 Users can participate in iWhot tournaments by
paying the specified entry fee.
4.2 Entry fees are non-refundable, except in cases
where iWhot cancels the tournament.
4.3 Tournaments start at the designated date and
time.
4.4 The tournament structure consists of multiple
rounds with the following rules:
- The first round comprises groups of four
players.
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions from each
group qualify for the next round.
- In the next round, qualified players are
randomly regrouped into tables of four.
- If the remaining player count is not
divisible by four, the remaining spots are filled by the
best-performing losers from the previous round, ranked by their
performance.
4.5 The tournament progresses through various
stages until the semi-final stage.
- The semi-final stage consists of groups of
five players each.
- Only the 1st and 2nd positions from each
semi-final group proceed to the final.
4.6 The final stage is a single group of five
players, with the fifth player being the best 3rd place from the
semi-final stage.
4.7 The app determines the "guaranteed winning zone" as the stage where a maximum of 100 players remain in the
tournament. Reaching this stage signifies that a player has won a
prize.
4.8 Cash prizes for tournament winners are paid
into the user's iWhot wallet immediately upon winning.
5. Corner Betting
OPTING IN/OUT: At the beginning of each game,
players are given the choice to participate in corner betting or
not. If all other players opt-out of corner betting, the game starts
immediately without this feature. If up to 2 players opt-in for
corner betting, they will proceed to the corner betting screen to
place their bets.
PLACING BETS: To place a corner bet, a player
selects the opponent they want to bet against from the top of their
screen. Players can send, receive, and modify incoming offers from
other players. Bets can be placed on multiple players and cards.
Bets are placed on any or all of a player's initial 4 cards during
shuffling/dealing. Only accepted bets are considered valid. Pending
or rejected bets are refunded to the sender.
WINNING BETS: Upon game start, players who placed
corner bets can view the results of each bet. Each betting player
can see their own cards and those of their betting opponents for
transparency. The player with the lower card number wins the
specific bet. Bets are refunded in the event of a tie.
6. Gameplay Rules
DEALING CARDS: Each player receives 4 cards at the
beginning of the game. Each player takes their turn to play, with
each turn lasting 10 seconds.
PLAYING: Players must match either the symbol or
the number on the deck to play. If unable to match a symbol/number,
a player must draw a card from the stockpile (Market).
SPECIAL CARDS: The numbers 1, 2, and 8 have special
effects:
-
Number 1 (Hold On): Skips all other players' turns, returning the
turn to the player who played the number 1.
-
Number 2 (Pick 2): Forces the next player to draw 2 cards from the
Market.
- Number 8 (Suspension): Skips the turn of the next player.
GAME END & WINNING: The game ends when a player
empties their hand or the stockpile (Market) is exhausted. Players'
card counts are tallied, ranking players by the lowest count. The
player with the lowest count wins. In case of a tie, the system
draws 1 card each for the tied players. The player with the lowest
card number wins the tie.
AUTO-PILOT: If a player is offline or exceeds the
10-second limit, the auto-pilot plays on their behalf. The
auto-pilot randomly plays any of the user's valid cards or draws 1 card from the
Market if none are available. Auto-pilot disengages upon the
player's return, resuming manual play.
Note: Auto-pilot is to ease the effects of a user's poor network
connectivity. Auto-pilot lacks strategic
gameplay and will play RANDOM cards. It should not be relied upon for competitive play.
7. House Commission
The house deducts a 5% commission from all winnings as a service
charge.
8. Funds & Wallet
At iWhot, we've designed a convenient wallet system to enhance your gaming experience. Here's how it works:
DEPOSITS
Players can fund their wallet for free by making deposits using any of our secure payment options(Local payments only).
BETTING & STAKING
Your wallet balance allows you to stake and place bets with other players during games. You can use the funds in your wallet to participate in the exciting world of iWhot.
CASH BALANCE
When you win a bet, the winnings are added to your Cash Balance. This balance represents the funds you've won and can be withdrawn at any time.
OVERALL WALLET BALANCE
Your wallet displays an overall balance, which is the sum of your Cash Balance and Deposit Balance.
DEPOSIT BALANCE
The Deposit Balance represents the funds you've deposited into your wallet. This balance is used first when placing bets.
WITHDRAWALS
You can withdraw funds from your Cash Balance at any time. However, please note that funds in your Deposit Balance attracts a fee when withdrawn. The app will display all applicable fees/charges prior to processing
9. Code of Conduct & Unauthorized Activities
9.1 Users are expected to treat other members with respect and
refrain from any form of bullying, harassment, or hate speech.
9.2 The chat rooms should not be used for spamming or advertising
purposes. Users must not engage in the dissemination of false
information or promote hate speech.
9.3 Unauthorized activities include attempting to reverse-engineer,
breach, disrupt or compromise the integrity of the iWhot app and its
systems.
9.4 Users should only fund their wallets from their own financial
instruments. Deposits made with third-party payment information are
strictly prohibited.
9.5 Use of offensive, profane, religious & political images or
insignias as profile picture is strictly prohibited
10. Account Suspension
10.1 Users found in breach of the Code of Conduct or engaging in
unauthorized activities may have their accounts suspended.
10.2 Users who abuse chat rooms may be banned from participating.
Repeated offenses could lead to permanent suspension of their
accounts.
10.3 Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in collaboration, team-play, or any form of connivance that unfairly disadvantages other users. Accounts found to be in violation of this rule will be immediately terminated.
10.4 Suspended users will forfeit access to their accounts and
any/all balances.
11. Respectful Communication
11.1 Users must communicate respectfully with our customer support
and staff at all times.
12. Force Majeure
12.1 In case of force majeure events, such as natural disasters,
wars, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, iWhot
may temporarily suspend or modify its services as required.
13. Warranty
13.1 iWhot provides its services on an "as is" and "as available"
basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be
uninterrupted,accessible or error-free. Your use of the Service is
at your own risk.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Service shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes
arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.
For any inquiries, concerns, or support requests, please contact us
at support@iwhot.ng
Effective Date: 22nd Jan 2024
