Disconnection Protection and Cancellation Policy at IntertopsPoker.com
Except as otherwise expressly stated in writing by IntertopsPoker.com, the following terms and conditions set forth the rules and procedures that govern all Players' rights in the event of disconnection and game cancellation:
1. Disconnect Protection is a tool implemented to protect players in the event that their internet connection is inadvertently lost while involved in a pot. If a player does become disconnected, that player will be allowed to continue in the hand (provided he or she has Disconnect Protection available) and contest that portion of the pot that he or she had become financially involved in up to the point of disconnection.
2. IntertopsPoker.com strives to offer the best Disconnect Protection to our players. Our goal is to protect players while also maintaining appropriate checks so that the protection shall not be misused.
3. Disconnect Protection is in no way intended to be used for any purpose other than a genuine disconnect. Any misuse of this policy by intentionally disconnecting from the poker site may result in; forfeiture of any monies won, tournament disqualification, the loss of the Disconnect Protection privilege or expulsion from the site.
4. Our software is designed to detect whether a Player had a genuine disconnection before giving the Disconnect Protection to him. If a Player tries to get Disconnect Protection by simply not acting on his/her turn and getting "timed out", he/she is deemed to have folded.
5. Players MUST accept the risk of disconnection. Disconnections can and do occur. (Log back on and continue play as quickly as possible). To limit potential disconnection difficulties, please consult with your ISP as to what measures can be initiated to help reduce this risk.
6. IntertopsPoker.com reserves the right to alter this policy and render final decisions on all matters herein at its sole discretion. Policy changes and relevant decisions will be communicated accordingly via IntertopsPoker.com via electronic and/or written means.
At no time will IntertopsPoker.com assume responsibility for disconnected players regardless of cause.