Nigeria Terms for Betting, Account Use, and Rights

These terms set the legal rules that govern your registration, betting, and use of the services when accessing the official BC Game website or mobile app in Nigeria. The requirements apply to every account holder and to all bets placed on the platform. You must read and accept these terms before creating an account or placing a bet. Continued use confirms ongoing acceptance of any updates.

General Terms of Use and User Agreement in Nigeria

  • Acceptance of terms
    • By creating an account, ticking acceptance boxes, or continuing to use the services, you agree to these terms and any policies referenced here.
    • You confirm you have read the rules, understand your rights and obligations, and accept all conditions that apply to bets and bonuses.
  • Eligibility and registration
    • Minimum age is 18 years. Access is not allowed for anyone under 18 or for persons restricted by local law.
    • You are responsible for confirming that betting is legal in your state or locality in Nigeria.
    • One personal account per user. Duplicate accounts may be closed and related bets or bonuses cancelled.
    • Registration details must be accurate and kept up to date. You must keep login credentials secure.
  • Changes to terms
    • BC Game may modify these terms to meet legal or operational requirements. Material changes will be posted on site or sent by email or in-account notice.
    • Continued use after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.
  • Proper platform use
    • No bots, scripts, scraping, collusion, arbitrage syndicates, or any activity that undermines fair betting.
    • You must not transfer your account, place a bet for a third party, or sell bonuses or vouchers.
    • Any attempt to exploit pricing, technical faults, or obvious odds errors may result in voided bets and restrictions.
  • Intellectual property and content
    • All site content, odds displays, software, and trademarks are protected by intellectual property laws.
    • You may use the services for personal, non-commercial betting only.
  • Service availability and liability
    • Services may be suspended for maintenance, security, or regulatory reasons.
    • To the extent permitted by law, BC Game is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, loss of profits, or failures caused by telecom or third-party systems.
    • Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the amount of your affected stake or the value of the impacted service.
  • Governing terms and conflicts
    • If any part of these terms is invalid under mandatory Nigerian consumer protections, the remaining provisions remain effective.
    • The version published on site at the time a bet is accepted governs that transaction.

General Betting Rules: Bets, Odds, Events, and Settlement

  • Who may place a bet
    • Only verified account holders aged 18 or above may place bets.
    • Betting is allowed only where local law permits online gambling.
  • Bet acceptance
    • A bet is accepted when the slip shows a confirmed status and a unique reference ID. Pending or processing status is not yet accepted.
    • BC Game may refuse, limit, or void any bet before acceptance. Obvious pricing or odds errors may lead to void or adjusted settlement to the correct price at BC Game’s discretion.
  • Minimum and maximum stakes
    • Minimum and maximum stake limits apply per market and event. Limits are shown on the bet slip or market page and may vary by user, market, or risk profile.
    • Payout caps may apply to certain events or bet types. Any cap displayed at placement time will govern settlement.
  • Settlement and results
    • Bets are settled based on the official result announced by the event’s governing body. Subsequent changes to a result do not normally affect settlement.
    • Calculation method: payout equals stake multiplied by the decimal odds. For losing selections, the stake is forfeited.
    • If a selection is void, that leg is settled at odds of 1.00 and the remaining legs stand.
  • Cancellations, postponements, and voids
    • If an event is cancelled or not played to completion, settlement follows the market rules shown on the event page. If no rule is stated, bets may be void if the event is not completed within a reasonable period as determined by the operator.
    • Palpable errors, abandoned events, or markets offered in error may be voided.
  • Betting restrictions
    • Account-level limits may be applied for risk, responsible gambling, or legal reasons.
    • Syndicate betting, match fixing, or use of inside information is prohibited and may lead to cancellation of bets, confiscation of bonuses, and account restrictions.
  • Bonuses and free bets
    • Promotional bonus bets, tokens, or credits are subject to specific terms such as wagering requirements, expiry, and market restrictions.
    • Where bonus terms conflict with general rules, the stricter condition applies to the bonus balance.

Payment Rules: Deposits, Withdrawals, Limits, and Fees

  • Funding your account
    • Deposits are allowed only from payment methods held in your name. Third-party payments may be returned or held for checks.
    • Supported methods, currencies, limits, and any fees are shown in the cashier. Processing times vary by method and compliance checks.
    • Exchange rates applied to non-Naira transactions are determined by the payment provider or the platform rate shown at the time.
  • Withdrawals
    • Withdrawals are paid to the original source of funds where feasible. A successful wager history and completed verification may be required before withdrawal.
    • Processing times depend on method, security checks, and volume. Large withdrawals may be paid in tranches according to payout limits.
    • Fees, if any, will be displayed before you confirm the request.
  • KYC/AML verification
    • You may be asked to submit identity documents, address proof, payment ownership evidence, and source of funds.
    • Failure to pass checks may lead to rejection or delay of withdrawals and possible account restrictions.
  • Transaction restrictions and cancellations
    • The operator may suspend deposits or withdrawals to meet legal, security, or responsible gambling obligations.
    • Chargebacks, reversals, or disputed deposits may result in account holds and recovery of any related winnings.
  • Taxes
    • You are responsible for reporting and paying any taxes or levies that may arise from your betting activities under applicable laws in Nigeria.

Responsible Gambling: Controls, Limits, and Support

  • Player protection principles
    • Gambling should be recreational. You should set personal limits and never bet funds you cannot afford to lose.
  • Account control tools
    • Deposit, loss, and stake limits: set daily, weekly, or monthly caps.
    • Time-outs and cool-offs: temporarily pause access to betting.
    • Self-exclusion: request long-term exclusion from services. Contact support to implement or extend exclusion.
    • Reality checks: on-site notifications to help you track time and spend.
    • Risk self-assessment: questionnaires to help you read your risk profile.
  • Underage and vulnerable persons
    • No access for persons under 18. Parents and guardians should use device-level controls to block gambling content.
  • Getting help
    • If gambling affects your finances or wellbeing, contact professional mental health services in your state or speak to your healthcare provider.
    • International resources: Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org), the International Center for Responsible Gaming (icrg.org). Local options may be available through accredited counsellors and NGOs.

Anti-Money Laundering: KYC, Monitoring, and Sanctions

  • Legal obligations
    • The platform implements controls consistent with the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 of Nigeria and applicable international standards to deter money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • Know Your Customer
    • Verification may include government ID, selfie or biometric checks, proof of address, payment method ownership, and source-of-funds or source-of-wealth information.
    • Enhanced due diligence may apply to higher-risk users, PEPs, and users connected to high-risk jurisdictions.
  • Monitoring and detection
    • Automated and manual reviews track unusual patterns, rapid deposits and withdrawals, structuring, third-party funding, or bets inconsistent with profile.
    • Crypto transactions, where supported, may be screened by blockchain analytics and sanctions tools.
  • Actions on suspicious activity
    • Transactions may be delayed, refused, or reported to competent authorities.
    • Accounts can be restricted, frozen, or closed where warranted. Funds may be held pending investigation and until legal clearance is obtained.

Privacy in Nigeria: Data Use, Rights, and Controls

  • Compliance and controller
    • Personal data processing follows the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and relevant guidance. The operator acts as data controller for your account data.
  • Data collected
    • Registration and profile data: name, contact, date of birth.
    • Verification data: IDs, selfies, address proof, payment ownership, source-of-funds records.
    • Transaction and betting data: deposits, withdrawals, bets, bonuses, device and log data, cookies and analytics.
  • Purposes of use
    • Provide and improve services, operate betting markets, and settle bets and odds.
    • Compliance: KYC/AML, fraud prevention, sanctions screening, responsible gambling.
    • Customer support, dispute handling, and service communications.
    • Marketing where you consent or where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time.
  • Sharing and transfers
    • Data may be shared with payment providers, KYC/AML vendors, analytics and security partners, auditors, and authorities where required by law.
    • Cross-border transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections and risk assessments.
  • Your rights
    • Request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your data.
    • Object to certain processing and withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis.
    • Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. Contact the platform at [email protected] for data requests.
  • Retention
    • Records are kept only as long as necessary for the purposes above and to meet legal retention requirements.

Security Measures: Account Protection and Platform Safety

  • Technical safeguards
    • Transport Layer Security for data in transit and encryption for sensitive data at rest.
    • Strict password hashing, session controls, rate limiting, and anti-DDoS protections.
    • Continuous monitoring, logging, and periodic security audits.
  • Account-level protection
    • Two-factor authentication is available and strongly recommended.
    • Notifications for unusual login attempts or changes to security settings.
  • User responsibilities
    • Choose strong, unique passwords, enable 2FA, keep devices updated, and log out after each session.
    • Report suspected compromise immediately to support for prompt action.

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