Terms of Service

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Welcome to Pick The Stick. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile apps, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Accounts and eligibility

You must provide accurate and current registration information and keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for activity under your account and must notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.

Pick The Stick is intended for users age 13+. If you are under the age of majority where you live, you may use the Service only with parent or guardian supervision.

2. Acceptable use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not attempt to bypass security, scrape or overload infrastructure, automate abusive account creation, or interfere with gameplay or other users. We may suspend or terminate access for violations.

2a. League chat conduct

League chat is powered by Stream.io and is visible to all members of your league. By using league chat you agree to the following rules:

• Keep it respectful — no harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.
• Stay on topic — league and baseball discussion takes priority.
• No spam, repeated self-promotion, or disruptive posting.

Commissioners may remove messages that violate these rules. Pick The Stick reserves the right to remove any message and to suspend or terminate chat access for repeated or serious violations. Because messages are stored by Stream.io, deleted messages may persist briefly in Stream.io's systems before being removed.

3. Gameplay, scoring, and statistics

Pick The Stick is an entertainment fantasy game. MLB schedules, lineups, scores, and other data come from external feeds and may be delayed, changed, incomplete, or inaccurate. We may modify game rules, scoring, and features at any time.

4. No gambling or monetary prizes

The Service is not a sportsbook, casino, or wagering platform. Unless we publish separate official rules for a specific promotion, we do not offer paid-entry contests, gambling, or cash prizes.

4a. Shop purchases

These terms apply when you buy apparel or other products from the Pick The Stick shop (pickthestick.co/shop).

• Orders and payment. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and do not include sales tax, which is calculated for your shipping address at checkout. Payments are processed by Stripe; we never see or store your full card number. Your order is accepted when payment succeeds and you receive a confirmation. We may cancel and fully refund an order if an item becomes unavailable, a price was shown in error, or we suspect fraud.
• Made to order. Products are printed or embroidered on demand by our fulfillment partner, Printful. Colors on screen and in product mockups may differ slightly from the finished item, and print placement can vary slightly from item to item.
• Shipping. We currently ship only to addresses in the United States. Orders usually ship within 2–7 business days, and delivery times after that depend on the carrier. Shipping dates are estimates, not guarantees. Risk of loss passes to you when the carrier delivers the package to the address you provided, so please check your address at checkout.
• Cancellations and changes. Because items are made to order, we can only change or cancel an order before it goes into production. Email us as soon as possible and we will do our best.
• Returns and refunds. We do not accept returns or exchanges for size, fit, or change of mind, so please check the size guide before ordering. If your item arrives misprinted, damaged, defective, or is not what you ordered, email support@pickthestick.co with your order number and a photo within 30 days of delivery and we will send a free replacement or issue a refund. If a package is lost in transit, contact us and we will help resolve it.
• Promotion codes. Promo codes have no cash value, may have expiration dates, minimums, or use limits, and cannot be combined unless stated.
• Product reviews. If you post a product review, it must be honest, about the product, and follow the Acceptable use rules above. Reviews are public and show the name you choose. We may remove reviews that break these Terms.
• Trademarks. Pick The Stick apparel uses original Pick The Stick designs in team-inspired colors. It is not licensed by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Major League Baseball or any MLB club.

5. User content and intellectual property

You are responsible for content you submit (such as team names or league-related text) and represent that you have rights to submit it. If you add social media links to your profile, they must be your own accounts; do not impersonate anyone else. The Service, including its software, branding, and non-user content, is owned by Pick The Stick and its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

6. Notifications and communications

If you opt in, we may send push notifications about league activity. Delivery behavior may reflect your global, per-league, and per-notification-type preferences. You can disable OS-level notification permissions in your device settings at any time.

7. AI-generated content

The Service includes an AI assistant powered by Anthropic's Claude API. AI responses are generated automatically and may be incomplete, incorrect, or outdated. Do not rely on AI-generated content for wagering, financial decisions, or any purpose where accuracy is critical. Pick The Stick is not responsible for decisions made based on AI responses.

8. Third-party services and links

The Service may link to or rely on third-party services and data providers, including Stream.io (league chat) and Anthropic (AI assistant). We do not control third-party content or practices and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or policies. This includes social media profiles (such as Instagram, X, and Facebook) that other users link from their Pick The Stick profile.

We may also use third-party analytics and advertising measurement providers (including Google services) to help us understand Service usage, campaign performance, and conversion activity, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

9. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time and may delete your account from in-app settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or otherwise create risk for the Service or users.

10. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pick The Stick and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, profits, or goodwill arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by applicable U.S. law and the laws of the state where Pick The Stick operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You are responsible for compliance with laws applicable to your use of the Service.

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When changes are material, we will post the revised Terms in the Service (and may provide additional notice where appropriate). Continued use after updates take effect means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email support@pickthestick.co.