By accessing or using Empire Win — the real money gaming tournament platform — you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. Please read every section carefully before participating.
Empire Win (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform," "we," "us," or "our") is an online real money gaming tournament platform that enables registered users to participate in competitive gaming tournaments for games including Free Fire, BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), COD Mobile, and other supported titles. The Platform is operated under the brand name Empire Win and is accessible via our website and associated mobile applications.
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Empire Win governing your access to and use of all services, features, content, and functionality offered through the Platform, including but not limited to tournament participation, wallet operations, payment processing, leaderboards, chat, and reward systems.
Empire Win is a skill-based gaming platform. Tournaments are competitions of skill where outcome is determined by a player's gaming ability, strategy, and performance — not by chance alone. However, participation involves real money and inherent financial risk. Users participate at their own volition and financial risk.
To use Empire Win and participate in any tournament, you must satisfy all of the following eligibility requirements:
Each individual is permitted to hold exactly one (1) account on Empire Win. The creation of multiple accounts by a single individual — regardless of the device, IP address, email address, phone number, or method used — is a serious violation of these Terms and will result in the immediate and permanent termination of all associated accounts and forfeiture of all balances therein, without any refund.
Account Security & Responsibility: You are solely and entirely responsible for:
Account Verification: Empire Win reserves the right to request identity verification (KYC — Know Your Customer) documents at any time, including but not limited to government-issued photo ID, proof of address, date of birth verification, or bank account details. Refusal to provide requested verification documents may result in account suspension and restriction of withdrawal privileges until compliance is achieved.
Account Transferability: Your Empire Win account is strictly personal and non-transferable. You may not sell, gift, lease, or otherwise transfer your account or any rights therein to any third party. Accounts found to have been transferred will be permanently terminated.
Empire Win hosts skill-based competitive gaming tournaments across multiple game titles. Participation in any tournament constitutes acceptance of these Rules in addition to the general Terms.
4.1 Entry Fees
Tournaments on Empire Win may carry an entry fee, which is deducted from the User's wallet balance at the time of joining. The entry fee for each tournament is clearly displayed on the tournament listing page before a user joins. By clicking "Join Tournament," you expressly authorize the deduction of the applicable entry fee from your wallet. Entry fees are non-refundable once a tournament has commenced, except as specified in the Refund Policy (Section 13).
4.2 Match Participation
4.3 Fair Play Requirement
Empire Win maintains a strict fair play policy. All tournament participants are required to compete honestly, using only legitimate in-game skills and officially permitted gameplay mechanics.
5.1 Winning Calculation
Prize money for each tournament is calculated based on the prize breakdown structure published on the tournament listing page prior to the tournament's commencement. Prize distributions may be based on final rank, kill count, or a combination thereof, as specified per tournament. Empire Win reserves the right to determine the final prize structure for each tournament, which shall be announced before the tournament begins and shall not be modified after the tournament starts, except in cases of technical failure or force majeure.
5.2 Credit of Winnings
Verified winnings are credited to the User's Winning Balance (within the wallet) upon successful result verification by Empire Win administrators. The processing time for crediting winnings may be up to 24 hours after the tournament concludes. Empire Win will make reasonable efforts to credit winnings promptly but does not guarantee a specific time frame in all cases.
5.3 Platform Decision is Final
5.4 Fraudulent Wins
If Empire Win determines, at any time and through any means, that a user obtained tournament winnings through fraudulent activity, cheating, result manipulation, exploitation of platform errors, collusion, or any other dishonest means, Empire Win reserves the right to:
5.5 Tax Obligations
Users are solely responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes on their winnings in compliance with Indian tax laws, including TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) provisions where applicable. Empire Win may be legally required to deduct TDS on winnings exceeding statutory thresholds as per the Income Tax Act, 1961. Empire Win shall not be liable for any tax liability incurred by users.
Every registered Empire Win account is associated with an internal digital wallet (the "Wallet") that facilitates financial transactions on the Platform. The Wallet is not a bank account and does not carry any banking protections.
| Wallet Component | Description | Withdrawal Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Deposited Balance | Funds added by the user via UPI or other supported payment methods. | Yes (subject to policy) |
| Winning Balance | Prize money credited upon verified tournament victories. | Yes (subject to policy) |
| Bonus Balance | Promotional bonuses credited by the Platform (e.g., deposit bonus amounts). | May be restricted — see bonus terms |
6.1 Platform Control
The Wallet system is entirely owned, operated, and controlled by Empire Win. All wallet operations — including credits, debits, holds, freezes, and corrections — are conducted at the Platform's sole discretion in accordance with these Terms. The Wallet is an internal accounting system maintained for the purposes of facilitating tournament participation and reward distribution on the Platform.
6.2 Error Correction
6.3 Wallet Freezing
Empire Win may freeze, hold, or restrict access to Wallet funds in cases of suspected fraud, ongoing disputes, chargebacks, regulatory requirements, security investigations, or any other situation that Empire Win deems to require such action. Frozen funds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and released or forfeited based on the outcome of the investigation.
6.4 No Interest
No interest, return, or yield of any kind shall accrue on any balance held in your Empire Win Wallet. The Wallet is a non-interest-bearing internal credit system.
6.5 Wallet Expiry
Empire Win reserves the right to expire or reduce wallet balances in accounts that have been inactive (no login, tournament, or transaction activity) for a period exceeding 12 (twelve) consecutive months. Users will be notified via registered email at least 30 days prior to such expiry.
Empire Win enables users to add funds to their Wallet through supported payment methods to facilitate tournament entry and other Platform activities.
7.1 Accepted Payment Methods
7.2 Deposit Limits
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Single Deposit | ₹10 |
| Maximum Single Deposit | ₹50,000 |
| Approval Time | Approximately 15 minutes (manual admin approval) |
7.3 Deposit Bonus Structure
| Deposit Amount | Bonus Percentage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ₹500 and above | +20% | ₹500 deposit → ₹600 total credited |
| ₹1,000 and above | +25% | ₹1,000 deposit → ₹1,250 total credited |
| ₹2,000 and above | +30% | ₹2,000 deposit → ₹2,600 total credited |
Deposit bonuses are credited at the Platform's discretion and may be modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Bonus amounts may be subject to usage restrictions and may not be directly withdrawable without meeting applicable conditions.
7.4 UTR / Transaction Reference
After making a UPI payment, users must submit the UTR (Unique Transaction Reference) number and optionally a payment screenshot through the Empire Win payment confirmation page. Failure to submit a valid UTR may result in delayed or rejected credit. Empire Win will verify all UPI payments with the payment records before crediting the Wallet.
7.5 Fraudulent Deposits
Any attempt to make a fraudulent payment, including chargebacks, disputed UPI transactions, or payment reversals after Wallet credit, constitutes fraud. Empire Win will immediately freeze the associated account, reverse the credited amount, and may pursue legal action for recovery of funds, damages, and legal costs.
Registered users who meet all eligibility criteria may request withdrawal of available wallet balance (deposited balance and/or winning balance) to their verified bank account or UPI ID, subject to the rules and limits defined herein.
| Parameter | Limit / Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | ₹100 |
| Maximum Withdrawal Amount | ₹10,000 per request |
| Processing Time | 24 to 72 working hours after admin approval |
| Approval Requirement | Manual admin approval required for every withdrawal |
| Withdrawal Method | UPI or other verified payment method on account |
8.1 Withdrawal Process
8.2 Grounds for Withdrawal Delay or Rejection
Empire Win reserves the right to delay, hold, or reject any withdrawal request in the following circumstances:
Empire Win may, at its discretion, offer redeemable rewards as part of promotional activities, special tournaments, or loyalty programs. These rewards may include Google Play redeem codes, in-game currency codes, gift vouchers, or other digital goods (collectively, "Reward Codes").
9.1 Reward Code Delivery
9.2 Reward Eligibility Conditions
Empire Win reserves the right to impose eligibility conditions on any reward program, including minimum wallet activity, tournament participation thresholds, or account verification requirements. Rewards are non-transferable and may only be used by the account holder for whom they were issued. Any attempt to sell, exchange, or transfer Reward Codes is prohibited.
9.3 Reward Program Modifications
Empire Win reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or cancel any reward program at any time without prior notice and without liability to users, except for codes that have already been approved and confirmed for delivery prior to such cancellation.
10.1 Record Keeping
Empire Win maintains a comprehensive, timestamped record of all financial transactions associated with each user account, including but not limited to deposits, tournament entry fee debits, prize credits, withdrawal debits, bonus credits, and balance adjustments. These records are maintained on secure servers and are accessible to users through the Transaction History section of their account.
10.2 User Access
Users may view their complete transaction history through their Profile or Wallet section on the Platform at any time while their account is active and in good standing. Transaction records include transaction type, amount, reference ID, timestamp, and status.
10.3 Platform Records as Final Authority
10.4 Data Retention
Transaction records will be retained by Empire Win for a minimum period of 5 (five) years from the date of each transaction, in compliance with applicable financial record-keeping regulations. Upon account deletion, transaction history may be archived and retained in compliance with legal requirements.
The following activities are strictly prohibited on Empire Win. Engaging in any of these activities will result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination, forfeiture of all wallet balances, and may lead to civil and/or criminal legal proceedings against you:
12.1 Platform's Right to Act
Empire Win reserves the right — exercisable at its sole discretion and without prior notice — to temporarily suspend, permanently ban, or terminate any user account at any time. This right may be exercised for any reason deemed sufficient by Empire Win, including but not limited to:
12.2 Appeal Process
Users who believe their account was suspended or terminated in error may submit a formal appeal to Empire Win support at support@empirewin.in within 14 days of receiving notification of the suspension or termination. Empire Win will review appeals on a case-by-case basis. The outcome of the appeal process is at Empire Win's sole discretion and is final.
12.3 User-Initiated Deletion
Users may request account deletion by contacting Empire Win support. Upon account deletion, any remaining wallet balance may be withdrawn (subject to applicable minimums, verification, and absence of pending violations) before deletion is processed. Once an account is deleted, the action is irreversible and all associated data will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
13.1 Tournament Entry Fees
Tournament entry fees are strictly non-refundable once a tournament has commenced, regardless of the reason for non-participation by the user, including but not limited to: change of mind, technical issues on the user's device, failure to join the room, power outage, internet connectivity issues, or any other reason attributable to the user. Entry fees may be refunded in the following limited circumstances only:
13.2 Wallet Deposits
Deposits made to the Empire Win Wallet are non-refundable to the user's original payment method, with the following sole exception:
13.3 Platform Decision is Final
All refund decisions are made exclusively by Empire Win and are final and binding. Empire Win's determination of whether a refund is warranted in any given case shall not be subject to challenge through any means other than the formal appeal/support process. Empire Win's decision on refund eligibility is based on its internal records and technical logs, which are the definitive source of truth.
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian law, Empire Win, its owners, operators, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates (collectively, "Empire Win Parties") hereby exclude all liability for:
Nothing in this section shall exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by Empire Win's gross negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, to the extent such exclusion is not permitted by law.
Empire Win integrates with and relies upon third-party service providers to deliver various components of its Platform functionality. These include but are not limited to:
| Service Provider | Function |
|---|---|
| Google Firebase | Authentication, real-time database, analytics, cloud storage |
| Cloudflare R2 | User profile image storage and content delivery |
| UPI / Payment Networks | Deposit and withdrawal payment processing |
| OneSignal | Push notification delivery |
| Google Play | App distribution and reward code redemption |
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that:
Any links to third-party websites or applications accessible through the Platform are provided for convenience only. Empire Win does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website.
The collection, storage, processing, use, and disclosure of your personal information by Empire Win is governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and forms an integral part of these Terms & Conditions by reference.
By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy describes in detail:
17.1 Right to Modify
Empire Win reserves the right to modify, amend, update, replace, or supplement these Terms & Conditions at any time and for any reason, at its sole discretion. Such modifications may include changes to existing sections, addition of new sections, or removal of existing provisions. Modifications may be made in response to changes in applicable law, regulatory requirements, business operations, service offerings, payment processes, or user feedback.
17.2 Notification of Changes
Empire Win will endeavor to notify users of material changes to these Terms through one or more of the following methods:
17.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with the nearest enforceable equivalent that reflects the original intent.
17.4 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any tournament-specific rules published on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Empire Win regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, representations, and arrangements.
18.1 Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to them or to your use of the Empire Win Platform — whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory — shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
18.2 Jurisdiction
You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent civil courts located in India for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Platform. If any jurisdictional question arises as to the specific court of jurisdiction, the matter shall be decided by the most appropriate court of competent jurisdiction within India as determined by applicable law.
18.3 Applicable Legislation
Your use of Empire Win is subject to all applicable Indian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
18.4 Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute between you and Empire Win, you agree to first attempt resolution through Empire Win's official support channel (support@empirewin.in). If the dispute is not resolved through support within 30 days of escalation, either party may seek resolution through competent legal proceedings in Indian courts as specified above. Class action lawsuits or collective legal proceedings against Empire Win are not permitted under these Terms.
If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or feedback regarding these Terms & Conditions, your account, wallet operations, tournament disputes, or any other aspect of the Empire Win Platform, you may reach us through the following channels:
| Channel | Contact Detail | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| General Support | support@empirewin.in | Account issues, tournament queries, general help |
| Privacy Queries | privacy@empirewin.in | Data access, corrections, deletion requests |
| Payment Issues | payments@empirewin.in | Deposit/withdrawal disputes, transaction errors |
| Legal Notices | legal@empirewin.in | Formal legal correspondence, law enforcement |
| In-App Support | Support page on Platform | Quick queries, chat support |
For formal legal notices, written correspondence should be directed to Empire Win's legal contact email. All communications should include your registered email address, account UID (if applicable), and a clear description of the matter.