LiveFL Sask. Northern Pike Test League Rules/ Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the LiveFL Test League, where we invite participants to engage in a comprehensive evaluation of our product, app, website, company infrastructure, and league operations. This test league marks a pivotal moment for LiveFL to scrutinize and enhance various aspects of our offerings. Furthermore, it provides anglers with a unique opportunity to familiarize themselves with LiveFL's innovative product features and processes. In light of the experimental nature of this league, please note that official measure cards will not be mailed out. Instead, we kindly request participants to utilize a standard credit card-sized measuring card, measuring 8.56cm in width and 5.398cm in height, for the measuring process. All other rules outlined in the league rules and terms and conditions remain in effect. While no prizes are associated with this test league, the knowledge and insights gained from this collaborative effort will significantly contribute to refining and optimizing our platform. We value your participation and eagerly anticipate receiving valuable feedback to further elevate the LiveFL experience. Should you have any inquiries or feedback, please contact us at support@livefishingleague.com 

League Overview and Terms/Conditions

1. “Entrant” and “Individual” is defined as a person who has registered an account through the LiveFL APP and has joined/paid the league registration fee.
2. All persons must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to join the league.
3. Each entrant must have a valid Saskatchewan fishing license. LiveFL does not sell fishing licenses.
4. Each entrant must pay the applicable league fees to be eligible to participate and receive any prizes.
5. All league registration fees are non-refundable.
6. Registration will not be retroactive to leagues already completed or started.
7. If an entrant has entered a LiveFL pro league, they will not be able to enter the amateur leagues for that species.
8. If an entrant uses a boat or other flotation device during the league, the entrant will be required to register such boat or other flotation device in accordance with the applicable regulations and make sure the device is approved for use under and within the applicable jurisdiction.
9. Anyone caught breaking the league rules or breaking any applicable law or regulation will be disqualified from the league and at the discretion of LiveFL, future events organized by LiveFL. See LiveFL Integrity/Security
10. Each league is organized by the LiveFL officials and they will be the final authority on all decisions regarding the league. Any entrant displaying abusive behavior towards an official may be disqualified.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.IN NO EVENT SHALL LiveFL BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS, WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAS BEEN DISCLOSED IN ADVANCE BY THE ENTRANT OR COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN BY THE ENTRANT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
12. IN NO EVENT SHALL LiveFL’s AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT TO ANY ENTRANT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO LiveFL BY THAT ENTRANT FOR THE LEAGUE.
13. By registering for/ joining a league each entrant agrees to waive their rights and hereby release LiveFL, their employees, owners, officers, directors, contractors, agencies, sponsors, advertisers and agents from any responsibility for death, injuries, damage, liability, theft or loss to any entrant or their equipment.
14. All entrants are required to observe Canadian rules and regulations concerning safe boating.
15. Entrants are responsible for their own liability insurance.
16. All entrants are required to co-operate with members of the press for interviews and photographs.
17. All entrants are required to co-operate with LiveFL for interviews and photographs.
18. LiveFL is able to use entrants league fish submissions to promote the entrant and LiveFL.
19. All prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the league officials.
20. LiveFL results will be confirmed within 30 days of the final league end date, including the weekly winners.
21. Prizes will be mailed no later than 90 days after the final league end date, including the weekly prizes.
22. Monetary prizes will be paid by cheque only. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure the correct name and address is registered with LiveFL so that the cheque is issued to the right person.
23. Any entrant has the right to make a protest against another entrant. A protest must be emailed to the league organizers at support@livefishingleague.com within 24 hours of the end of the league.
24. If a protest is accepted for investigation by the LiveFL league officials, the protesting entrant will be required to pay a protest fee of $150 to LiveFL. The protest fee will only be refunded if protest is successful.
25. Any entrant involved with the protest must be available on the phone number and email address provided at the time of registration while the protest is being investigated.
26. All advertised prizes associated with this league are based on an estimation of league participation and sponsorship. Final prizes will correspond with actual league participation fees and sponsorship. Prizes are subject to change without notice.

League Details

27. December 4, 2023 start date
28. January 7, 2024 end date
29. League separated into 5 individual weeks
30. Entrants must follow Saskatchewan season date regulations
31. Fishing Zone = Province of Saskatchewan *** Excluding CR2 or CR3 waters***
32. Future water bodies can be excluded during the duration of the league
33. Entrants may only submit fish caught on public waters
34. Fish Species = Northern Pike
35. Fish cannot be submitted before the start of the league start date or after the end of the league end date.
36. Results displayed on LiveFL platforms are unofficial until verified by the LiveFL. See 15.

League Weekly Details

37. Each entrant is eligible to fish each week.
38. Dependent on sponsorship, each individual week may have its own prize pool.
39. Weekly prize pool is separated into weekly standings and weekly big fish.
40. Weekly standings are calculated by the top 3 longest fish each entrant submits to the league during each specific week.
41. Weekly big fish standings are determined by the longest fish submitted by all entrants each specific week.
42. All advertised weekly prizes are based on league participation and are dependent on sponsorship. Prizes are subject to change without notice.

League Season Details

43. Season standing are calculated by each entrant’s 3 best weeks.
44. See League Weekly Details for explanation on how individual weeks function. 
45. As stated, each entrant can fish every week but only each entrant’s 3 best weeks will count towards the league season standings.
46. Season big fish standings are determined by the longest fish submitted by all entrants during the entire season length.
47. All advertised season prizes based on league participation and are dependent on sponsorship. Prizes are subject to change without notice.

League Fishing and Fish Submissions

48. All fish submitted to the league must be done through the LiveFL app.
49. All submissions must follow the current measuring/submission protocols in the LiveFL app submission process.
50. LiveFL reserves the right to change/upgrade LiveFL app submission process at any time.
51. All entrants must have the proper location services enabled for the submission process.
52. It is “Strictly Prohibited” to attempt to/alter location services on entrants’ mobile device or within the LiveFL App.
53. Each submission must use a LiveFL certified reference measuring card.
54. LiveFL certified reference measuring card will be mailed to each entrant before league start date or once entrant has registered.
55. If an entrant has not received a LiveFL certified reference measure card, they are eligible to use another entrant’s card for submission until they receive their own.
56. **It is “Strictly Prohibited” to alter any LiveFL certified reference measuring cards. Any submissions with an altered reference measuring card will result in league disqualification, $10,000 fine and suspension from LiveFL events.  The length of the LiveFL event suspension will be determined by the LiveFL on a case to case base. See LiveFL Integrity/Security
57. Entrants can secure the belly of the fish with one hand during the measuring portion of the LiveFL submission process.
58. Pinched tail measuring is not part of the LiveFL measuring process due to the inability for an individual to do the measure/submission process alone.
59. Every fish submitted by an entrant must be released immediately after submission.
60. Fish suffering from barotrauma are ineligible for submission.
61. Do not use a sharp object to deflate swim bladder.
62. Any fish manipulation strictly prohibited.
63. A fish that is unable to be released is not eligible to be submitted to the league.
64. Do not submit unnecessary fish to the league (ex. fish that do not change an entrant’s standings).
65. Complete LiveFL measuring/submission process as efficiently as possible.
66. Submissions are unofficial until verified by the LiveFL.
67. LiveFL will rejected any submissions that don’t follow correct measuring/submission protocols during the submission process.
68. LiveFL has the ability to view the measuring process and make changes to get the correct measurement. These changes are final. These changes are done in the verification process.
69. Third-party companies/software maybe used in verifying results.
70. An entrant can only submit fish they have personally caught to the league.
71. Entrant may only submit each fish once.
72. Once a fish is caught and submitted by an entrant, it is ineligible to be caught and submitted by a different entrant.
73. Only those fish caught on a hook and line in normal manner will be eligible.
74. Entrants must follow all Saskatchewan Angling Regulations.
75. Entrants must follow all relevant Saskatchewan water body fishing regulations.
76. Entrants must follow all Saskatchewan regulations regarding bait.
77. Fish must be measured and submitted immediately when caught. No transportation of fish, not even in fish live wells.

LiveFL Integrity and Security Policy:

Ensuring the integrity of LiveFL's leagues and events is paramount to our commitment to fair play and sportsmanship. To uphold this commitment, LiveFL has established a set of penalties for individuals found to be in violation of rules or engaging in cheating activities. The following penalties will be applied and enforced:

1. Instant Disqualification:

• Entrants found to be cheating will face immediate disqualification from LiveFL Leagues and Events.

2. Ban from Future Participation:

• Individuals caught cheating will may be banned from participating in any future LiveFL Leagues and Events.

3. Fines:

• Cheaters may be subject to financial penalties as deemed appropriate by LiveFL.

4. Repayment of Past Prize Winnings:

• Entrants found guilty of cheating may be required to repay any prize winnings received from past LiveFL Leagues and Events.

Continuous Evaluation and Examination of Cheating Patterns:

In the ongoing advancement of technological capabilities, LiveFL asserts the prerogative to systematically assess prior leagues and events to safeguard their fundamental integrity. In the event that instances of cheating are discerned retroactively, individuals shall be subject to the aforementioned penalties. Moreover, LiveFL explicitly reserves the right to conduct a meticulous examination into the historical patterns of cheating behavior exhibited by individuals. Predicated upon this comprehensive scrutiny, LiveFL maintains the right to mandate the restitution of any and all prize winnings ever acquired by the individual from LiveFL, irrespective of the temporal extent of such occurrences.

This policy is in place to maintain a fair and honorable environment for all participants in LiveFL Leagues and Events. We appreciate the cooperation of all entrants in upholding the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.

Agreement and Acknowledgment

*** By actively participating in the league through the processes of joining, registering, and paying registration fees, each entrant expressly agrees to comply with all league rules. This action is considered akin to signing a contractual agreement and waiver, binding the entrant to the terms and conditions, rules integrity and security policy outlined in the league rules document. ***