2. Thanks for playing poker at Pokahnights

These Terms and Conditions for Users of the Pokahnights Orbit on Days of Poker ("Terms") constitute a binding agreement between you and Pokahnights. They apply both to membership in the Pokahnights poker club and to use of the Pokahnights orbit, Pokahnights' digital channel on the Days of Poker platform.

The Terms define your rights and obligations to participate in poker activities in Pokahrooms of Pokahnights, physical locations where members can play live poker on various days and according to various models.

The Terms and Conditions also apply to your participation in the Pokahnights orbit. This is a digital area in Days of Poker. Members who follow this orbit can communicate among themselves and with Pokahnights.

3. Use of Pokahnights

Pokahnights offers its services both physically and digitally. The physical operation takes place in the Pokahrooms, our live poker venues. Digitally, we operate through three channels: our own website, external digital platforms such as social media and the Pokahnights Orbit at Days of Poker, as well as through online poker activities.

3.1 Live play in our rooms

This section covers participation in the live poker events organized by Pokahnights in the Pokahrooms, our private clubs. Only members can enter these clubs, after paying an annual membership fee of €15. Membership gives access to all Pokahrooms of Pokahnights.

If you physically participate, you must take into account a number of important rules, agreements and practical matters. In the following articles we explain these provisions so that you, as a player, can participate in our live events well informed and correctly.

3.1.1 Data Processing & Privacy

When participating in our live poker events, Pokahnights may process certain personal data, such as for registration, verification or reporting purposes. How we handle this data is explained in detail in our separate Privacy Policy. By participating in our activities, you agree to this processing as described therein. We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy, also available here in the paperwork section, carefully to learn more about what data we collect, why we do so, and how we safeguard it.

3.1.2 Intellectual Property

All on- and offline elements - including but not limited to software, photographs, designs, illustrations, artwork, videos, music, sound, coding, graphics, technology, processes, texts, interfaces, interactive elements, methodology, names, logos and trademarks - are the exclusive property of Pokahnights or its licensors. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

3.1.3 Photo and video material

During live events, photos and videos may be taken in the Pokahrooms for reporting, promotion, and community engagement purposes. This visual material may be shared through Pokahnights' digital channels, such as our website, social media, the Pokahnights Orbit, or other communication platforms.

Participation in certain events implies consent to the use of such imagery. At Pokahnights Daily Events, there is generally no obligation to appear in imagery. At larger events, such as finals, big tickets, and series, imagery may be captured. In such cases, you will be informed beforehand or on-site.

For specific campaigns, such as the Pokahchamp, taking an official photo is part of the participation conditions. Only players who agree to this are eligible for the title and the associated payout. This is essential for the credibility, visibility, and promotional value of the championship.

By participating in our events, you accept these terms and give consent for potential image use unless explicitly stated or agreed otherwise.

3.1.4 Application of the official poker rules

During all live poker activities organized by Pokahnights, the rules are followed as established by the Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA). These rules ensure the fair, consistent and transparent conduct of our tournaments.

Players are expected to know the basic rules of poker and respect the guidelines of the TDA. Pokahnights' tournament management always reserves the right to make decisions in line with these rules and in the interest of fair play and enjoyment of the game.

The decisions of the tournament director or floor staff are binding. They also reserve the right - if they deem it necessary - to deviate from the standard rules, without further justification, in order to safeguard the course of play or the atmosphere of the event.

3.1.5 General house rules

In addition to the official poker rules, house rules apply within Pokahnights that contribute to a safe, respectful and enjoyable gaming environment. These rules are binding on all members and participants in our live poker activities.

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate and permanent expulsion from the club:

• The use or possession of drugs on or around the gaming site,

• Committing or threatening violence in any form,

• Using abusive, insulting or discriminatory language,

• threatening, intimidating or ridiculing other members,

• inciting hatred, violence or extremism, regardless of context,

• Distributing sexually explicit, racist, xenophobic or other inappropriate content,

• Sending spam, advertising or other unsolicited messages.

Pokahnights counts on a player to make every effort to act according to the rules. Any violation found may result in:

• a written warning,

• exclusion from the club for a period of 3 months, 

• exclusion from the club for a period of 6 months, 

• permanent exclusion from the club.

3.1.6 Additional house rules regarding poker

• Random Seating: Seatings are assigned randomly. You will not be asked to choose a specific seat (except for medical exceptions). Only exception is for re-entry that you have the right to request a different table (if possible).

• Languages: The languages spoken during a hand are Dutch, French or English. If another language is spoken during the hand then your hand is dead.

• Cell phone use: cell phone use at the table is allowed as long as no communication is established while in hand.

• Rabbithunting: It is forbidden to "rabbithunt" (looking at the flop, turn or river ahead, both during and after the hand).

• Chips: Chips must always be clearly visible, i.e. large chips in front and stacks preferably per 20 or 10. Touching someone else's chips is not allowed, to prevent cheating and collusion.

• TD is the Boss: The Tournament Director (TD) has the final decision. Whatever the TD decides must always be followed.

• Respect for Each Other and Equipment: Treat each other and the poker equipment with respect.

• Alcohol Restrictions: We reserve the right to refuse alcohol when certain behavior is over the line.

• Spectators: Players who are no longer in the game should not be at the table. Watching is allowed, but from a distance.

• Showing cards: no hole cards may be shown while the hand is in progress. In an all- in situation, all hands of the players involved are turned face up.

3.1.7 Liability, Indemnification, Cameras

Pokahnights assumes no responsibility for failures, interruptions or unauthorized use of data. You agree to indemnify Pokahnights against any claims or damages arising from your use of the poker room.

Pokahnights is not responsible for any accidents and theft. 

Cameras are installed in the room at Pokahnights for everyone's safety. The images are monitored to ensure security in the rooms and to prevent possible fraud. 

3.2 Participating in Pokahnights online via the Days of Poker Orbit

This section relates to participation in the Pokahnights Days of Poker Orbit. Anyone who participates digitally must take into account a number of important rules, agreements and practical matters. In the following articles we explain these provisions so that you can participate well informed and correctly.

3.1.1 Data Processing & Privacy

When participating in the Pokahnights Days of Poker Orbit, we may process certain personal data, for example for registration, verification or reporting purposes. How we handle this data is explained in detail in our separate Privacy Policy. By participating in our activities, you agree to this processing as described therein. We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy, also available here in the paperwork section, carefully to learn more about what data we collect, why we do so, and how we safeguard it.

3.2.2 Intellectual property

All online elements - including but not limited to software, photographs, designs, illustrations, artwork, videos, music, sound, coding, graphics, technology, processes, text, interfaces, interactive elements, methodology, names, logos and trademarks - are the exclusive property of Pokahnights or its licensors. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

3.2.3 General rules

Pokahnights assumes no responsibility for failures, interruptions or unauthorized use of data. You agree to indemnify Pokahnights against any claims or damages arising from your tracking of their Orbit on Days of Poker.

Pokahnights counts on members to make every effort to act according to the rules. Pokahnights reserves the right to take appropriate action in the event of violations of these rules,

Everyone who follows Orbit should always communicate with each other respectfully, correctly and appropriately, both through the chat feature and on other interactive parts of the platform.

It is expressly forbidden to:

• Use abusive, insulting or discriminatory language;

• Threaten, intimidate or ridicule other members;

• Incite hatred, violence or any form of extremism, regardless of context;

• Send sexually explicit, racist, xenophobic or otherwise inappropriate messages;

• Spam, advertising or other unwanted messages.

The Pokahnights Orbit reserves the right to remove posts that violate these guidelines without prior warning, and to suspend accounts temporarily or permanently for repeated or serious violations.

Members who notice such behavior are encouraged to report it immediately to the moderators.

4. External links

The Pokahnights website or the social media platforms on which Pokahnights operates may contain links to external sites. Pokahnights does not endorse or accept any liability for their content.

The Pokahnights orbit may contain links to external sites. Pokahnights does not endorse or accept liability for their content.

5. Final Provisions

5.1 Use by minors or excluded persons

Pokahnights is open only to persons who are legally old enough to participate in poker activities and who are not excluded. Minors or persons who are excluded may under no circumstances enter our physical locations (Pokahrooms) to participate in poker activities.

Pokahnights is committed to complying with the law and to ensuring a safe and responsible environment for all members. We therefore reserve the right to verify a user's identity and age at any time. For this verification to be smooth and correct, each user of Pokahnights must have a verified Days of Poker account. An additional verification of identity and age may take place in a physical location (Pokahroom).

If a participant is younger than the allowed age, admission will be denied or revoked immediately. If in doubt, entry may be temporarily denied until age is confirmed. Persons denied entry will not claim any winnings from poker activities organized by Pokahnights. Any buy-in amounts will not be refunded.

5.2 Privacy Policy

Your membership in Pokahnights and following the Pokahnights Orbit is subject to our privacy policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

5.3 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Belgian law. Disputes shall be settled exclusively by the courts of Antwerp.

5.4 Changes to the General Terms and Conditions

Pokahnights may update these Terms and Conditions. Important changes will be communicated via the Days of Poker platform or email. Continued use of the platform implies your acceptance of the updated terms and conditions. We advise all followers of the Pokahnights orbit to regularly reread the documents in the paperwork section.