Registration is open to players of all ages. Players must be Indian citizens to be eligible to register for KPPL Season 1.
Players under the age of 18 must have their Player Registration Form and Player Declaration co-signed by a parent or legal guardian.
A.2 Accuracy of Information
By registering, you confirm that all information provided in the Player Registration Form is true, complete and accurate,
and that you meet the age, citizenship and fitness requirements set out in these Terms.
A.3 Registration, Shortlisting & Selection
Registration and payment of the registration fee places a player in the Season 1 Player Pool.
Registration does not guarantee progression in the selection process.
All registered players will subsequently go through a shortlisting process conducted by KPPL.
Players who are shortlisted become eligible for the Player Draft, where any of the 8 district teams may select them,
at the League’s and district teams’ sole discretion.
A.4 Refund Policy
Players who register but are not shortlisted will be refunded 80% of their registration fee.
The remaining 20% is retained by KPPL as a non-refundable processing fee.
Once a player is shortlisted, the registration fee becomes non-refundable in full.
No refund will be made based on the outcome of the Player Draft, except where KPPL cancels Season 1 in its entirety.
A.5 Medical Fitness
Players declare themselves medically fit to participate and agree to disclose any pre-existing medical condition or injury.
KPPL is not liable for conditions not disclosed at the time of registration.
B) Player Code of Conduct & League Regulations
Every player selected or signed by a district team agrees to these regulations for the entire duration of KPPL Season 1.
B.1 Quick Reference — Do’s
Honour your district team contract for the entire league season.
Maintain professionalism on and off the court at all times.
Attend official league events when requested.
Remain available for your district team throughout the league period.
Report injuries, illness or emergencies affecting participation immediately.
Wear only official team apparel during league-related activities.
Treat officials, coaches, sponsors, volunteers and fellow players with respect.
Support league promotional activities and maintain a positive public image.
Comply with league policies, disciplinary decisions and operational guidelines.
Protect the reputation and integrity of the league at all times.
B.1 Quick Reference — Don’ts
Do not withdraw after signing except for approved medical or emergency circumstances.
Do not represent another competing league or team during the season without written approval.
Do not skip league commitments or official events without approval.
Do not demand a transfer or team change after the draft unless approved by the League Committee.
Do not make public statements that damage the reputation of the league or its stakeholders.
Do not post abusive, misleading or confidential league-related content on social media.
Do not engage in match-fixing, betting, gambling or sharing inside information.
Do not cheat, impersonate or submit false documents.
Do not attempt to unfairly influence referees, officials or league decisions.
Do not engage in abuse, harassment, discrimination or threatening behaviour.
Do not consume alcohol, tobacco, vaping products or prohibited substances during official league activities.
Do not intentionally damage league, venue or team property.
Do not use league branding for commercial purposes without written permission.
B.2 Full Regulations
Players selected or signed by a district team are committed to participate in the entire KPPL season.
Unauthorized withdrawal may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from future KPPL editions.
Players shall represent only the district team that has signed them.
No player transfer or team change will be permitted after the auction unless approved by the League Committee.
Players must remain available throughout the official league period and attend league matches, practice sessions,
media obligations, sponsor activities and official league events when requested.
Match-fixing, spot-fixing, betting, gambling or influencing match outcomes in any manner is strictly prohibited.
Any attempt to manipulate league operations shall be treated as a major offence.
C) Disciplinary Actions
Breaches may result in warnings, fines, suspension, disqualification, bans from future seasons and legal proceedings.
The decision of the KPPL Governing Committee shall be final and binding in all disciplinary matters.
D) Media & Publicity Rights
By registering, players grant KPPL and its official partners the right to use their name, image, photograph and video footage
for promotional, broadcast and marketing purposes across all media without additional compensation.
E) Liability Waiver
Players participate at their own risk. KPPL and its partners are not liable for injury, loss or damage arising from participation,
except where caused by proven negligence.
F) Amendments
KPPL reserves the right to amend these Terms, the season format, schedule or draft process with reasonable notice.
G) Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Karnataka.
Player Declaration
I hereby declare that I am an Indian citizen, that I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the KPPL Player Code of Conduct,
League Regulations, and these Terms & Conditions in full, including the shortlisting and refund policy set out in Section A.
I acknowledge that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action as determined by the KPPL Governing Committee.
