RESPONSIBLE GAMING
Play smart, stay healthy, and enjoy fantasy cricket responsibly
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR WELLBEING
At PickTeam11, we believe fantasy cricket should be fun, educational, and enriching—not stressful or harmful. As a 100% free-to-play platform with no real money involved, we are uniquely positioned to focus on what matters most: your enjoyment, learning, and wellbeing.
This Responsible Gaming Policy outlines our commitment to promoting healthy gaming habits, protecting vulnerable users, and ensuring PickTeam11 remains a positive force in your life.
Core Principle: Fantasy cricket is entertainment and education, not an obsession. We encourage balanced, mindful participation that enhances—rather than detracts from—your overall quality of life.
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
100% FREE-TO-PLAY - NO REAL MONEY
Unlike traditional fantasy sports platforms that involve real money, deposits, and withdrawals, PickTeam11 is completely free. This fundamental difference eliminates the primary risk factor associated with fantasy gaming: financial harm.
✓ No Financial Risk
You cannot lose money on PickTeam11. There are no deposits, entry fees, or financial transactions of any kind.
✓ No Gambling Mechanics
We do not operate as a gambling platform. There are no prize pools, payouts, or monetary rewards.
✓ Educational Focus
Our mission is to teach cricket strategy, team building, and analytical thinking—not to profit from user spending.
✓ Investor-Backed Model
We are funded by leading investors who believe in our educational mission, not by user deposits or transactions.
What This Means For You: You can enjoy PickTeam11 without worrying about financial consequences, debt, or gambling addiction. Our responsible gaming focus is on time management, healthy habits, and balanced participation—not financial protection.
HEALTHY GAMING HABITS
Set Time Limits
While PickTeam11 is free and fun, spending excessive time on any platform can impact your life balance. We recommend:
- • Daily Limit: Spend no more than 30-60 minutes per day on PickTeam11
- • Session Breaks: Take 10-minute breaks every hour during longer sessions
- • Match Days Only: Focus your activity on days when matches are scheduled
- • Set Reminders: Use phone alarms to remind yourself to log off
Balance Your Life
Fantasy cricket should complement—not replace—other important aspects of your life:
- • Work/Study First: Complete responsibilities before playing
- • Social Connections: Maintain real-world relationships and activities
- • Physical Health: Exercise regularly and get adequate sleep
- • Other Hobbies: Engage in diverse interests beyond fantasy cricket
Play For The Right Reasons
Healthy motivations for playing PickTeam11 include:
- • Learning: Improving cricket knowledge and analytical skills
- • Entertainment: Enjoying matches with added engagement
- • Friendly Competition: Competing with friends for bragging rights
- • Community: Connecting with fellow cricket enthusiasts
Unhealthy Motivations: Playing to escape problems, cope with stress, or fill emotional voids. If you find yourself using PickTeam11 this way, consider taking a break.
Recognize Warning Signs
Even without money involved, unhealthy gaming patterns can develop. Watch for these signs:
- • Neglecting work, studies, or personal responsibilities
- • Losing sleep to check teams or leaderboards
- • Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to access the platform
- • Prioritizing PickTeam11 over real-world relationships
- • Using the platform to avoid dealing with personal problems
- • Experiencing mood swings based on match results
If you notice these signs, take a break and reassess your relationship with the platform.
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Answer these questions honestly to assess whether your PickTeam11 usage is healthy:
1. Do you spend more than 2 hours per day on PickTeam11?
If yes, consider reducing your time to maintain life balance.
2. Have you missed work, classes, or important commitments because of PickTeam11?
If yes, this is a red flag. Responsibilities should always come first.
3. Do you feel anxious, stressed, or upset when you can't access the platform?
If yes, you may be developing unhealthy dependency. Take a break.
4. Has your sleep schedule been negatively affected by late-night team building or match watching?
If yes, prioritize sleep health. Set a "no PickTeam11 after 10 PM" rule.
5. Do your friends or family complain that you spend too much time on fantasy cricket?
If yes, listen to them. Outside perspectives can reveal patterns you don't see.
6. Have you tried to reduce your usage but found it difficult?
If yes, this suggests problematic behavior. Consider self-exclusion (see below).
7. Do you use PickTeam11 to escape from stress, anxiety, or personal problems?
If yes, address the underlying issues rather than using gaming as avoidance.
If you answered "yes" to 3 or more questions, we strongly recommend taking a break from PickTeam11 and evaluating your gaming habits. Consider using our self-exclusion feature or seeking support.
SELF-EXCLUSION PROGRAM
Take A Break When You Need It
If you feel your PickTeam11 usage is becoming unhealthy, we offer a self-exclusion program that allows you to temporarily or permanently block your access to the platform.
How Self-Exclusion Works
- • Request Exclusion: Email [email protected] with subject "Self-Exclusion Request"
- • Choose Duration: Select temporary (1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months) or permanent exclusion
- • Immediate Effect: Your account will be suspended within 24 hours
- • No Access: You will be unable to log in or create new accounts during exclusion
- • Data Preserved: Your account data is preserved (not deleted) unless you request permanent deletion
Temporary Exclusion Options
1 Week Break
Short reset to regain perspective
1 Month Break
Recommended for mild concerns
3 Month Break
Recommended for moderate concerns
6 Month Break
Recommended for serious concerns
Permanent Exclusion
If you decide PickTeam11 is not right for you, you can request permanent account closure. Your account will be permanently deleted, and you will not be able to create new accounts.
Note: Permanent exclusion cannot be reversed. Consider temporary exclusion first.
Important: Cooling-Off Period
Once you request self-exclusion, there is a mandatory 48-hour cooling-off period before you can reverse your decision. This prevents impulsive reactivation during moments of weakness. We take your wellbeing seriously.
AGE & GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
18+ ONLY - STRICTLY ENFORCED
PickTeam11 is NOT intended for users under 18 years of age. Even though we are a free-to-play educational platform with no real money, we maintain this age restriction for legal compliance and to ensure users have the maturity to engage responsibly.
Why 18+? Fantasy sports platforms—even free ones—are subject to regulations that require age restrictions. Additionally, we believe users should be adults capable of making informed decisions about their time and participation.
Enforcement: We verify age during registration. If we discover a user is under 18, their account will be immediately suspended and permanently deleted. Parents/guardians who discover minors using PickTeam11 should contact us immediately at [email protected].
RESTRICTED STATES (India)
Due to state-level regulations on online skill-based games, PickTeam11 is NOT available to residents of the following Indian states:
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Nagaland
Odisha
Sikkim
Telangana
Important: If you reside in one of these states, you are NOT permitted to create an account or use PickTeam11. We verify state of residence during registration. Providing false state information to bypass this restriction is a violation of our Terms & Conditions and may result in legal consequences.
Why These Restrictions? These states have specific laws regulating online games of skill, even when no real money is involved. We comply with all state-level regulations to operate legally and ethically. We hope these restrictions will be lifted in the future as regulations evolve.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
We're Here To Help
If you have concerns about your gaming habits, need support, or want to discuss responsible gaming practices, we are here for you. Don't hesitate to reach out.
Contact PickTeam11 Support
For questions, concerns, or to request self-exclusion:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Responsible Gaming Support"
We respond to all responsible gaming inquiries within 24 hours. Your privacy is protected.
Professional Help Resources (India)
If you believe you have a gaming addiction or need professional mental health support:
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
Phone: 080-26995000 / 080-26995950
Website: nimhans.ac.in
Vandrevala Foundation (24/7 Helpline)
Phone: 1860-2662-345 / 1800-2333-330
Free and confidential mental health support
iCall (Psychosocial Helpline)
Phone: 022-25521111
Monday-Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM
Talk To Someone You Trust
Sometimes the best support comes from friends and family. If you're concerned about your gaming habits, talk to someone you trust—a parent, sibling, friend, or mentor. They can provide perspective and help you make healthy decisions.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
PickTeam11 is committed to being a positive force in your life. We will never prioritize engagement metrics over your wellbeing. We will never use manipulative tactics to keep you on the platform. We will never profit from unhealthy gaming behavior.
Our success is measured not by how much time you spend on PickTeam11, but by how much you learn, how much you enjoy cricket, and how positively the platform impacts your life.
If PickTeam11 ever stops being fun, educational, or enriching—take a break. We'll be here when you're ready to return, and we'll support you if you decide not to.