If FanDuel is sued or incurs costs because of something you did while using the platform, you are responsible for paying FanDuel's legal fees and any resulting damages, including attorney costs.
This analysis describes what FanDuel's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The indemnification obligation is broad and covers all affiliated entities as well as their officers and directors, meaning individual users could face significant financial exposure if their conduct on the platform generates third-party legal claims against FanDuel.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of broad consumer indemnification clauses varies by jurisdiction, and courts in some states may decline to enforce provisions found to be unconscionable as applied to non-commercial users.
The updated terms now prohibit FanDuel Fantasy participation in Alberta, Canada, effective July 17, 2026. Previously, only Ontario was excluded from Canadian service. Residents of Alberta who had existing accounts may no longer be able to enter contests or deposit funds for new games. The terms state participation is prohibited in Ontario and Alberta; any account registration or contest entry by an Alberta resident violates this warranty requirement.
View change record →Users are obligated to cover FanDuel's legal costs and losses arising from user conduct, prize misuse, or privacy-related acts, which could expose ordinary users to unexpected financial liability in the event of a dispute involving third parties.
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You agree that the provisions in this section will survive any termination of your Account, the Agreement and/or your access to the Services.
These indemnity obligations shall survive any expiration or termination of your relationship with Chegg.
"You agree to release and to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FanDuel and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and agencies, as well as the officers, directors, employees, shareholders and representatives of any of the foregoing entities, from and against any and all losses, liabilities, expenses, damages, costs (including attorneys' fees and court costs) claims or actions of any kind whatsoever arising or resulting from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms of Use, your receipt, ownership, use or misuse of any prize, and any of your acts or omissions that implicate publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy.Excerpt from FanDuel's Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad consumer-facing indemnification clauses interact with state consumer protection statutes that may limit the enforceability of indemnification obligations imposed on non-commercial users.
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The indemnification obligation is broad and covers all affiliated entities as well as their officers and directors, meaning individual users could face significant financial exposure if their conduct on the platform generates third-party legal claims against FanDuel.
Users are obligated to cover FanDuel's legal costs and losses arising from user conduct, prize misuse, or privacy-related acts, which could expose ordinary users to unexpected financial liability in the event of a dispute involving third parties.
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