Contributor Participation Agreement

Short version

(summary, not a substitute for the terms below)

You are funding a player’s development through Diffy’s Player Development Fund. It is not a donation to a charitable entity, investment in Diffy, or purchase of rights.

We match you to a Diffy Blast player within three business days and run a Development Window on a calendar-month schedule. We may anonymize minor players. We will deliver the perks for your Tier and keep you updated.

Your contribution will be listed on the Boost Board using either your display name or “Anonymous,” as indicated in your contribution application. Listing is required for all contributions, except as required by law or for safety reasons.

If a player leaves, pauses, or is reassigned, we will switch your support to a comparable player within three business days.

Be kind and safe in all interactions in our moderated Discord and Insider Access spaces. We will moderate and can remove access for Code of Conduct violations.

Florida law, binding arbitration, and a class-action waiver apply. See the full terms below.

1. Parties and scope

This Contributor Participation Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (“you,” the “Contributor”) and Diffy eSports LLC (“Diffy,” “we,” “us”). It governs contributions you make to the Player Development Fund and the program-specific perks, access, and recognition you may receive. Our website Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply. If anything in these policies conflicts with this Agreement, this Agreement controls.

Definitions. “Development Window” means the calendar-month period(s) tied to your Tier starting the first day of the month after your match is confirmed. “Development Recap” means a summary of your player’s results and milestones delivered at the end of your Development Window. “Active Contributor” means a Contributor with an ongoing Development Window. “Shareable” means items we label as approved for public sharing via the original link only. “Program Materials” means any private (non-Shareable) reports, assets, or updates we provide to you. “Reasonable Equivalent” means a deliverable or access that serves a substantially similar purpose or value in the context of the Player Development Fund and Blast program, even if the format, medium, or timing differs.

2. What your contribution is — and is not

a) Purpose. Your contribution pays for a selected player’s Diffy Blast Program development fees during a Development Window. A player may receive coaching, content, tech support, and eligible gear/expenses, as further described on the site, thanks to your contribution.

b) Not a donation or investment. Contributions are not charitable donations, securities, equity, or loans. You will not receive financial returns, ownership, or control over any player, team, content, or intellectual property.

c) No performance guarantees. We do not promise rank outcomes, audience growth, or specific competitive results as a result of your contribution.

3. Eligibility

You must be 18 or older to contribute to the Player Development Fund. Corporate and international contributions are welcome, subject to sanctions and export controls.

4. Matching, Development Window, and schedule

a) Match. After payment, we will match you to one Diffy Blast player in your selected title within three business days. We maintain an active roster of evaluated players across supported titles. If we cannot match you within three business days, we will update you on next steps and may offer a title switch (if available) or a pro-rated refund.

b) Onboarding. Within one business day of your contribution, we will send a Welcome Guide — a starter packet explaining next steps, how matching works, and how to access your perks.

c) Start. Your Development Window begins on the first day of the month after your match is confirmed and runs for the length tied to your Tier. Months are calendar months.

d) Pauses and player changes. If a player pauses for a full month, we will extend your Development Window by the same amount. If a player leaves, is removed, or becomes unavailable, we will reassign your support to a comparable player in the same title within three business days. If any full calendar month is lost during the transition, we will extend your Development Window by that amount.

e) Program cadence. We operate on a monthly Player Development Cycle for planning, delivery, and review.

5. Tiers, perks, and delivery

a) What you get. Your Tier and perks are listed on the Fund page and in your order confirmation (for example: Progress Reports, Custom Highlight Reels, Live Update Sessions, Lookahead, Personalized Thank-You Video, Development Recap, Discord access, Boost Board Listing). Counts and timing are tied to calendar months in your Development Window.

b) Reports and reels. Progress Reports are typically delivered within about 5 business days after each month ends, and Custom Highlight Reels and Live Update Sessions are generally delivered within about 7 business days of their scheduled month; actual delivery times may vary.

c) Delivery timelines. Dates and timeframes for Progress Reports, Custom Highlight Reels, Live Update Sessions, and other perks are targets, not guarantees. Actual delivery times may vary due to scheduling, player availability, operational factors, or events beyond our reasonable control (such as internet outages, illness, or platform disruptions). We will keep you informed if a delay is expected and deliver as soon as reasonably possible.

d) “Shareable” vs. private media. Only items labeled “Shareable” may be shared publicly, and only by posting the original link without edits, re-uploads, or ads. All other materials are private for your personal, non-commercial use.

e) Changes. We may improve how a perk is delivered, but we will not materially reduce perks during an active Development Window. If a material change is required (for example, due to vendor shutdown), we will provide a Reasonable Equivalent.

f) No transfers or resale. Perks and access are personal to you, may not be sold, assigned, sublicensed, or shared, and terminate at the end of your Development Window.

6. Boost Board recognition

a) Mandatory listing. Every contribution is listed on the Boost Board. You choose a display name or “Anonymous.” We never show contact info, but every listing — including “Anonymous” — shows your Tier, the player you funded, and the contribution date. Listing is required for all contributions, except as required by law or for safety reasons.

b) Duration. Bronze listings are visible for 6 months; Silver, Gold, and Platinum are visible for 12 months. Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald receive a permanent spot in a dedicated section of the Boost Board.

c) Changes. You can update your display name or switch to “Anonymous” at any time. For legal or safety reasons only, Diffy may modify or temporarily hide a listing.

d) Name standards. We may edit or refuse display names that are misleading, inappropriate, infringe rights, or violate our Code of Conduct, as determined in our sole discretion. If we cannot resolve a name issue promptly, we will list that contribution as “Anonymous” until the name is approved or changed.

e) Minors and anonymity. For players who are minors, Diffy may list only a gamer handle, partial name, or anonymized reference and may suppress or modify any public details to protect privacy or safety.

7. Discord access and communications

a) Access. If your Tier includes Insider Access, we will verify your handle and grant Insider Access for your Development Window. Insider Access is a moderated, read-mostly space for updates, reports, and behind-the-scenes content. It is not access to the player’s personal server or DMs.

b) Voice and video. All program voice and video happens only in approved, moderated spaces. For players under 18, a parent or guardian is present.

c) Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct applies to all interactions. We will remove messages, restrict channel access, or end participation (without public listing) for violations of the Code of Conduct. We will still deliver your off-platform materials where reasonable.

d) Contact. We will use email, Discord, and shared Google Drive folders for confirmations, access, and updates.

e) Third-party platforms. Access and features delivered via third-party platforms (for example, Discord) are subject to those platforms’ terms and availability. We are not responsible for outages, policy changes, or removals by third parties.

f) No direct contact with players. You are not permitted to contact or attempt to contact any player privately (including DMs, friend requests, or alternative accounts) or solicit contact outside program channels.

g) No personal information. You may not request or share any player’s personal information (for example, real name, age, school, home address, real-time location, phone, personal email, or family details).

h) No gifts or money. You may not offer or request gifts, money, crypto, or anything of value directly to or from a player.

i) No meetups. You may not arrange or attempt to arrange in-person meetings or off-platform contact with any player. For players under 18, any attempt will result in immediate removal from the program and referral to the appropriate authorities.

j) No recording. You may not record, screenshot, or screen-record any private or moderated sessions or channels without Diffy’s prior written consent.

k) Recording of sessions you join. Diffy may record Live Update Sessions and other sessions you join — audio, and video if your camera is on (your camera is optional). By joining, you consent to being recorded. These recordings are Program Materials, handled under Section 11A and our Privacy Policy; we will not feature your image in public content without your separate consent.

8. Payments, billing, refunds, and disputes

a) Payment. All payments are processed through Stripe and are pursuant to the Stripe Terms and Conditions. You will pay the selected Tier amount at checkout (credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, Klarna, or Link). You will receive a receipt via your provided email. If you need an invoice, please email contributors@diffy.gg.

b) Refunds. Contributions are non-refundable, except where Diffy is unable to provide the contracted perks. If your selected player leaves or becomes unavailable, reassignment to another qualified player (as described in Section 4d) is the standard remedy — we target a comparable match within three business days. In the rare case where Diffy cannot connect you with an eligible Blast program player (including a comparable replacement) within 30 days, or the Player Development Fund is discontinued, we will issue a pro-rated refund for the unused portion of your contribution.

c) Chargebacks. Please email contributors@diffy.gg to sort billing issues. If you file a chargeback or payment dispute (including through a buy-now-pay-later provider), we may suspend perks and access until it is resolved.

d) Currency and fees. All amounts are in USD. You are responsible for any bank, FX, or platform fees, if incurred.

e) Taxes. Contributions are not charitable donations and are not tax-deductible. You are responsible for any applicable taxes arising from your contribution. This is not tax advice; please consult a tax professional about your situation.

9. Where the money goes

100% of your contribution is allocated to the player’s Diffy Blast Program development fees, including but not limited to coaching and analysis, content and brand, tech support, pro-grade gear where included, and eligible development expenses (EDEs).

Eligible development expenses (EDEs). Diffy may fund approved connectivity upgrades, required tools, and approved event entry/travel that directly support a player’s development. Pre-approval is required; Diffy pays vendors directly where possible; reimbursements require receipts; caps apply.

10. Intellectual property and usage rules

a) Ownership. All content, marks, and creative works produced by or for Diffy or the player remain their exclusive property. Your contribution does not grant commercial rights to such content.

b) Limited license. We grant a personal, non-transferable, non-commercial license to view private materials we share with you. “Shareable” items include a limited right to share the original link only. No edits, re-uploads, or derivative works.

c) Brand and endorsements. You cannot imply Diffy or player endorsement of a product or service unless a separate, signed agreement says so.

d) AI, synthetic media, and impersonation. You may not create, distribute, or promote synthetic, altered, or AI-generated likenesses, voices, or representations of Diffy or any player, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, without our prior written consent. You may not train, seed, or generate AI images, video, voice, or avatars using Diffy or player assets without our prior written consent (press@diffy.gg).

e) No transfers or resale. Perks and access are personal to you, may not be sold, assigned, sublicensed, or shared, and terminate at the end of your Development Window.

f) Link control and takedown. We may revoke “Shareable” links, disable access, or require deletion of copies if links are misused, reposted with edits or monetization, or shared in ways that risk privacy, safety, or platform compliance.

g) Feedback license. If you send suggestions or feedback, you grant Diffy a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and incorporate them without restriction or attribution.

11. Privacy and data

We will handle your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. We use your info to run the Player Development Fund, deliver perks associated with your selected Tier, and communicate with you. For public recognition, we will show only your display name (or “Anonymous”), Tier, player, and dates on the Boost Board.

11A. Confidentiality of Program Materials.

Program Materials are non-public and confidential. You agree not to disclose, publish, or provide access to any Program Materials (in whole or in part) except for items labeled “Shareable,” which may be shared only by posting the original link without edits, re-uploads, or ads. You also agree not to capture or reproduce Program Materials — including by screenshots, downloads, screen recordings, scraping, or data extraction — without our prior written consent.

11B. Children’s privacy.

Contributors must be 18 or older (see Section 3), so we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through contributions to the Player Development Fund. If we learn that we have, we will delete it and take reasonable steps to disable related access. Parents or guardians may contact privacy@diffy.gg to request deletion.

11C. Data minimization, retention, and deletion.

We collect only what we need to operate the Player Development Fund. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing privacy@diffy.gg. If you have an active Development Window, we will process the request after it ends. We will delete or de-identify your data within a commercially reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required for legal, safety, or operational reasons. Your Boost Board listing can be switched to “Anonymous” at any time.

12. Safety, compliance, and non-disparagement

You agree to follow our Code of Conduct and all applicable laws. You also agree not to make public statements that are knowingly false and likely to harm the reputation of Diffy, its players, or other Contributors, except where required by law. Nothing in this section restricts your right to share honest opinions or truthful information about your experience, or to make any legally protected disclosure. Violations of Sections 7f through 7j will result in immediate removal from the program. We will limit or end participation if we suspect fraud, sanctions violations, harassment, or safety risks. Where player safety or minor protection is involved, we will act immediately and may refer the matter to the appropriate authorities.

12B. Reporting and escalation.

If you become aware of a safety, privacy, or minor-protection concern, email safety@diffy.gg. We will suspend access while we investigate and will notify parents or guardians, platform providers, or law enforcement if we believe someone’s safety is at risk or the law requires it.

12C. Compliance.

You represent that (i) your participation does not violate export controls, sanctions, or anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws (including the U.S. FCPA and UK Bribery Act); (ii) you are not located in, organized under the laws of, or a resident of any country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions; (iii) you are not listed on, or owned or controlled by anyone listed on, the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals List or any other applicable restricted party list; and (iv) funds used are not derived from or associated with any sanctioned person or prohibited activity. Diffy reserves the right to screen transactions against applicable sanctions lists and to reject, freeze, or refund any contribution if screening indicates a potential match, without liability to you. We may suspend or end participation to comply with applicable law.

12D. No wagering.

You may not use Program Materials or private updates for gambling, wagering, or any activity that would reasonably be expected to influence betting markets.

13. Program changes and availability

We may update titles, tiers, perks, vendors, or tools. Changes apply prospectively. Temporary delays in perk delivery do not constitute a failure to provide the perk if we deliver within a commercially reasonable timeframe during or shortly after the applicable Development Window, including after events beyond our reasonable control (for example, platform outages, illness, or network disruptions).

13A. Program modifications.

We may update, replace, or remove any deliverable, perk, method of delivery, vendor, platform, or program element at any time, including changing how and when deliverables are provided, the format or medium used, or the overall structure of the program. Changes may apply during your current Development Window and will apply prospectively for future Development Windows. If a change materially reduces the value of a specific perk during your current Development Window, we will provide a Reasonable Equivalent. We will not be responsible for delivering any specific perk, format, or deliverable that has been discontinued or replaced, provided we have delivered a Reasonable Equivalent during your Development Window.

14. Disclaimers, limits of liability, and remedies

a) “As is.” Fund access, reports, reels, channels, and all related services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, about accuracy, performance improvement, rank progression, or audience growth.

b) Exclusions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither you nor Diffy will be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, even if advised of their possibility.

c) Cap on damages. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any claim relating to this Agreement or your participation in the Fund is actual direct damages, and our total liability to you will not exceed the amount you paid for the Development Window during which the event giving rise to the claim occurred. These limits do not apply to fraud, willful misconduct, or injury caused by gross negligence.

15. Indemnification

You will indemnify and hold harmless Diffy from third-party claims arising out of your breach of this Agreement, unlawful conduct, or misuse of materials, except to the extent caused by Diffy’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

16. Disputes, governing law, arbitration, and waiver of class actions

a) Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

b) Binding arbitration. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Fund, or your participation will be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, unless you and Diffy agree otherwise in writing. The arbitration will be conducted in Florida, USA, in English, before a single neutral arbitrator. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting this Agreement by emailing legal@diffy.gg with your name and a statement that you wish to opt out; opting out will not affect any other part of this Agreement.

c) Individual actions only. You agree to resolve disputes with us solely on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in or bring a class, collective, consolidated, or representative action, and the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims or preside over any class or representative proceeding.

d) Injunctive relief exception. Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect confidential information, enforce intellectual property rights, or prevent unauthorized use of materials. Any such action must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, USA, and the parties consent to those courts’ jurisdiction and venue.

e) Time limit for claims. Any claim must be filed within one (1) year of the event giving rise to it, or it is permanently barred, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

f) Small claims option. Either party may bring an individual action in a court of competent jurisdiction for claims within that court’s small-claims limits.

g) Confidentiality. The parties will keep arbitration proceedings, filings, and awards confidential to the extent permitted by law and AAA rules. Nothing in this confidentiality provision prevents either party from making a disclosure required by law, or from reporting abuse, a safety risk, or a concern involving a minor to law enforcement, a regulator, or a child-protection authority.

h) Severability of arbitration/class waiver. If the class action waiver in 16c is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, then the arbitration provision in 16b will be unenforceable as to that claim, and the claim will proceed in court in Florida on an individual basis only.

17. Miscellaneous

a) Entire agreement. This Agreement, together with the site Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, is the entire agreement for the Fund.

b) Precedence. For Fund-specific matters, this Agreement controls if there is a conflict with the Terms & Conditions.

c) Assignment. You cannot assign this Agreement. Diffy may assign it in connection with a merger, acquisition, or corporate reorganization.

d) Severability. If any part is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. Nothing in this Agreement — including the disclaimers, liability cap, and exclusions in Section 14 and the arbitration, class-action waiver, and time-limit provisions in Section 16 — limits or excludes any right or remedy you have under the mandatory consumer-protection laws of your country of residence (including the EU and UK) where those rights cannot be waived.

e) Notices. We will contact you using the email you provide. You can reach us at contributors@diffy.gg.

f) Changes to this Agreement. We may update this Agreement. We will post the new effective date and, where practical, notify active Contributors. Updates apply going forward.

g) Acceptance. By clicking “Contribute now” and completing payment, you are agreeing to this Agreement.

h) Relationship. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing creates a partnership, joint venture, fiduciary duty, or agency relationship.

i) Survival. Sections 5d–5f, 6e, 7f–7k, 8, 9–11, 11A–11C, 12–16, 17, and 13A survive termination or expiration.

j) Interpretation. Headings are for convenience only. “Including” means “including without limitation.”

k) E-sign consent; notices. You consent to transact and receive notices electronically. Electronic acceptances have the same effect as handwritten signatures.

l) Verification. We may require identity or age verification and may deny or revoke access to any channel, perk, or deliverable at our discretion to protect safety, privacy, or program integrity.

For questions, please contact us at: contributors@diffy.gg.