House Rules

A bet on SideBet is a friendly wager between two people. One person creates a bet, the other accepts it. Once both sides agree, the bet is locked in.

• Create: Pick your challenge, set the stakes, and share the link
• Accept: The other person reviews and accepts the bet
• Settle: When the outcome is decided, the bet is settled — either automatically (for supported sports) or manually by the participants

The golden rule: don't be shady. Both sides should clearly understand what the bet is about before accepting.

• Be clear about the terms — no gotcha bets
• Don't create bets you know the outcome of already
• Don't pressure people into accepting bets
• If there's a genuine dispute about the outcome, talk it out like adults

Stakes are whatever you and your friend agree on — a coffee, lunch, bragging rights, or cold hard cash. SideBet tracks the debt; we never handle money.

• Honor your bets — pay up when you lose
• SideBet tracks who owes who, but settling is between you and your friend
• Don't bet more than you're comfortable losing
• Non-monetary stakes (loser buys lunch, wears a silly hat) are encouraged

For supported sports, SideBet can automatically settle bets based on official results. Here's what you need to know:

• Auto-settlement relies on third-party data — occasional delays or errors may occur
• If a match is postponed or cancelled, the bet may be voided
• Results are based on regulation time unless the bet specifies otherwise
• If you disagree with an auto-settled result, either party can raise a dispute

You can bet on basically anything — "Will it rain tomorrow?", "Who finishes the project first?", "Will Dave actually show up on time?"

• Custom bets are settled manually — both parties must agree on the outcome
• Write clear, unambiguous bet descriptions to avoid arguments
• Include a deadline or condition so the bet doesn't hang forever
• Keep it legal and keep it friendly

SideBet is a place for friendly competition. To keep it that way:

• No hate speech, harassment, or threats — even over a lost bet
• No bets involving illegal activities
• No bets that could cause harm to people or property
• No spam or abuse of the platform
• Respect other users — win with grace, lose with dignity

Crews are groups of friends who bet together. Crew admins can set their own additional rules, but these house rules always apply as a baseline.

• Crew leaderboards track wins, losses, and streaks
• Crew admins can remove members who violate rules
• Be a good crew member — nobody likes a sore loser (or a smug winner)

We reserve the right to take action against accounts that violate these rules, including:

• Warning the user
• Temporarily restricting account features
• Permanently suspending the account
• Removing offending content

Serious or repeated violations will result in permanent removal from the platform. Don't be that person.