By submitting the PremierCBL registration form, the registering organization agrees to these Terms & Conditions on behalf of itself, its team and every player on its roster.

In these Terms, "PremierCBL" the organizer of the Premier Corporate Basketball League, including its shareholders, officers, staff, referees, volunteers and contractors.

The "Organization" means the company that submits the registration. A "Player" means any individual named on the Organization's roster. The "Season" means PremierCBL Season 1, running from January to June 2027, including all regular-season games, playoffs and related events.

The person submitting the registration confirms that they are authorized to bind the Organization to these Terms.

Terms & Conditions

Section 1: Eligibility Criteria

Registered organizations only. Participation is open only to organizations legally registered in the United Arab Emirates. PremierCBL may request a copy of the Organization's trade licence at any time.
Roster size. Each team may register a maximum of 10 players.
Employees only. Every Player must be an employee of the registering Organization at the time of registration and throughout the Season. PremierCBL may request proof of employment.
Minimum age. Every Player must be at least 18 years old on the date the roster is submitted. PremierCBL may verify age using the Player's Emirates ID.
Approved roster. Only Players on the roster approved by PremierCBL may take part in games. The roster must be submitted and approved before the Season starts.
Identification. Each Player must provide a valid Emirates ID. It is used only to verify eligibility.
Ineligible players. A team that fields an ineligible Player may forfeit the affected game. Repeated breaches may lead to suspension or removal from the league, at PremierCBL's discretion.

Section 2: Rules and Regulations

All games follow FIBA rules, as modified by the PremierCBL regulations below.

Game length. Each game has four quarters of 8 minutes, played as running time with no stop-clock.
Breaks. There is a 2.5-minute break between quarters and a 5-minute halftime.
Uniforms. Teams must wear the official PremierCBL Home or Away jerseys provided by the league.
Timeouts. Each team has one 60-second timeout per game.
Substitutions. Substitutions are unlimited.
Shot clock. A 24-second shot clock applies.
Forfeits. A team must have 5 eligible starters on court within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, or it forfeits the game.
Fouls. Fouls are called and penalized under FIBA rules.
League points. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points.
Tiebreakers. Teams level on points are separated by, in order: total points, win-loss ratio, and point difference.
Disputes. Any dispute must be sent by email to contact@premiercbl.com within 24 hours of the end of the game.
Conduct. Players, staff and supporters must respect referees, opponents, venue staff and venue rules. PremierCBL may sanction misconduct, including by suspension or removal.
Final authority. PremierCBL has final authority on the interpretation of these rules and on all disputes. Its decisions are binding.

Section 3: Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnity

Inherent risk. The Organization and each Player acknowledge that basketball is a physical contact sport. It carries risks of injury, illness, disability and, in rare cases, death. Each Player takes part voluntarily and accepts these risks.
Fitness to play. The Organization confirms that each Player is medically fit to take part. Each Player is responsible for seeking medical advice before playing if in any doubt.
Release. To the fullest extent permitted by UAE law, the Organization and each Player release PremierCBL from all liability for any injury, illness, death, loss or damage arising from or connected with the Season. This covers games, warm-ups, training, travel to and from venues, and any league event.
Third-party claims. PremierCBL is not liable for any claim brought by a third party, including spectators, guests, employees or family members of the Organization, arising from the Organization's or its Players' participation or conduct.
Indemnity. The Organization will indemnify and hold harmless PremierCBL against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from: (a) the acts or omissions of the Organization, its Players, staff or guests; (b) any breach of these Terms; or (c) any claim by a Player or third party connected with the Organization's participation.
Venues and equipment. Venues are operated by third parties. PremierCBL is not responsible for the condition of venues, facilities or equipment, or for any loss, theft or damage to personal belongings.
Medical treatment. PremierCBL or venue staff may arrange first aid or emergency medical treatment for a Player when needed. All medical costs remain the responsibility of the Player or the Organization.
Insurance. PremierCBL does not provide personal accident, medical or liability insurance for Players. The Organization is responsible for ensuring its Players have adequate cover.
Limit of liability. Where any liability of PremierCBL cannot be excluded by law, it is limited to the Registration Fee paid by the Organization for the Season. PremierCBL is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss.

Section 4: Force Majeure and Cancellation

Definition. A force majeure event is any event beyond PremierCBL's reasonable control. This includes natural disasters, extreme weather, fire, flood, epidemic or pandemic, public health measures, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government or authority directives, national mourning periods, power or utility failure, and the closure or unavailability of a venue.
PremierCBL's rights. If a force majeure event occurs, PremierCBL may, at its sole discretion, postpone, reschedule, relocate, shorten, suspend or cancel any game, part of the Season or the whole Season.
Schedule changes. PremierCBL may also change fixtures, game times or venues for operational reasons. It will give teams as much notice as is reasonably possible.
No liability. PremierCBL is not liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations caused by a force majeure event. It is not liable for any costs or losses the Organization incurs as a result, including travel, catering, hospitality, marketing or staff costs.
Fees. Registration Fees are non-refundable if games or the Season are affected by a force majeure event. PremierCBL may, at its sole discretion, offer a credit toward a future season.
Results. If the Season cannot be completed, PremierCBL will decide how standings, awards and titles are determined. Its decision is final.

Section 5: Use of Organization Name and Logo

Licence. The Organization grants PremierCBL a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use the company name, team name and logo provided in the registration form.
Permitted uses. PremierCBL may use the Team Name to identify and promote the team and the league. This includes fixtures, standings, results, the PremierCBL website, social media, jerseys and kit, press releases, broadcasts and live streams, venue signage, and marketing materials.
Duration. The licence lasts for the Season and for 24 months after it ends. PremierCBL may keep content published during this period in its archives and on its channels after the licence ends.
Presentation. PremierCBL will reproduce the Team Name as provided. It may resize or reformat them, or show them in single colour, where a layout requires it. It will not otherwise alter them.
No endorsement. Use of the Team Name does not mean that the Team endorses any PremierCBL sponsor, product or service. PremierCBL will not use the Team Name in sponsor advertising without the Organization's prior written consent.
Warranty. The Organization confirms that it owns or has the right to license the Organization Marks. It will indemnify PremierCBL against any claim that PremierCBL's permitted use infringes the rights of a third party.
Ownership. The Organization keeps all ownership rights in the Team Name. The Organization may not use the PremierCBL name or logo without PremierCBL's prior written consent, other than to state factually that it takes part in the league.

Section 6: Photography, Video and Social Media

Recording. Games and league events may be photographed, filmed, recorded and live-streamed by PremierCBL and its authorized media partners.
Consent. Each Player consents to PremierCBL capturing and using their image, likeness, voice, name, jersey name and number, and game statistics ("Player Content").
Permitted uses. PremierCBL may use Player Content on its social media channels (including Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok), its website, live streams and broadcasts, highlights, press releases and promotional materials for the league, in any format.
Duration. This consent has no time limit. PremierCBL may keep and reuse Player Content in its archives after the Season.
No payment. Players and the Organization are not entitled to any fee, royalty or approval right for the use of Player Content.
Player consent. The Organization must make sure each Player has read and agreed to this section before the roster is submitted. Submitting a Player on the roster confirms that the Player has given this consent.
Requests to stop. A Player may ask PremierCBL by email not to feature them in future content. PremierCBL will make reasonable efforts to honour the request from then on. It is not required to remove content already published, or to edit live streams or group footage.
Respectful use. PremierCBL will not use Player Content in a way that is defamatory, misleading or offensive.

Section 7: Fees and Payment

Registration Fee. Each team must pay the Season Registration Fee by December 1st, 2026. The fee covers league participation, venues, referees and the official PremierCBL Home and Away jerseys.
Full payment required. A team is registered only once PremierCBL has received the Registration Fee in full. Submitting the registration form does not reserve a place in the league.
Places. League places are limited. If more organizations apply than there are places, places go to teams in the order full payment is received.
Non-refundable. The Registration Fee is non-refundable once paid, including if the Organization withdraws, is suspended or removed, or fails to complete the Season.
Withdrawal. An Organization that withdraws must notify PremierCBL in writing. PremierCBL will decide how the team's remaining fixtures and results are treated.

Section 8: Sponsor and Jersey Protection

Official jerseys. Teams must play every game in the official PremierCBL Home or Away jerseys, unaltered. Players may not cover, cut, deface or modify any part of the jersey, including league and sponsor logos.
No team sponsors on kit. Teams may not add their own company logo, sponsor logo or any other branding to jerseys, shorts, warm-up wear or equipment worn on court, unless PremierCBL agrees in writing.
Competing brands. Teams, Players and their guests may not display, distribute or promote brands that compete with an official PremierCBL sponsor at any venue or league event. This includes banners, merchandise, samples and branded giveaways.
Ambush marketing. The Organization may not imply any official association with PremierCBL or its sponsors beyond being a participating team. It may not run promotions or advertising tied to the league without PremierCBL's prior written consent.
Breach. PremierCBL may require any non-compliant item to be removed or covered before a game. A Player who does not comply may be refused entry to the court. Repeated breaches may lead to sanctions under these Terms.

Section 9: Roster Changes

Changes allowed. The Organization may replace or add a Player during the Season, as long as the roster does not exceed 10 Players.
Eligibility. Every new Player must fully meet all the Eligibility Criteria in Section 1, including employment with the Organization, minimum age and a valid Emirates ID.
Notice. The Organization must give PremierCBL at least 1 week's written notice by email before the new Player's first game. The notice must include all details required in the registration form for that Player.
Approval. A new Player may play only after PremierCBL has confirmed the roster change in writing.
Leaving Players. A Player who leaves the Organization's employment stops being eligible from that date. The Organization must notify PremierCBL promptly.
Acceptance. Every new Player is bound by these Terms, including Sections 3 and 6, from the date they are added to the roster.

General Provisions

Personal data. PremierCBL collects Player names, contact details, jersey sizes and Emirates ID copies only to run the league and verify eligibility. It handles this data in line with applicable UAE data protection law. It will not sell or share it, except with venues, referees or service providers where needed to run the Season, or where required by law.
Changes. PremierCBL may update these Terms or the league regulations. It will notify registered teams by email. Continued participation after notice means acceptance of the updated Terms.
Suspension and removal. PremierCBL may suspend or remove any Player or team that breaches these Terms. Fees are not refunded in that case.
Entire agreement. These Terms, the registration form and the published league regulations form the whole agreement between PremierCBL and the Organization for the Season.
Severability. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full force.
Governing law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the federal laws of the UAE. The courts of Dubai have exclusive jurisdiction.
Contact. Questions about these Terms can be sent to contact@premiercbl.com.

Acceptance

By ticking the terms box and submitting the registration form, the Organization confirms that it has read, understood and accepted these Terms & Conditions, and that each Player on its roster has been informed of and agrees to Sections 3 and 6.

By submitting the PremierCBL registration form, the registering organization agrees to these Terms & Conditions on behalf of itself, its team and every player on its roster.

In these Terms, "PremierCBL" the organizer of the Premier Corporate Basketball League, including its shareholders, officers, staff, referees, volunteers and contractors.

The "Organization" means the company that submits the registration. A "Player" means any individual named on the Organization's roster. The "Season" means PremierCBL Season 1, running from January to June 2027, including all regular-season games, playoffs and related events.

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The person submitting the registration confirms that they are authorized to bind the Organization to these Terms.

Terms & Conditions

Section 1: Eligibility Criteria

Registered organizations only. Participation is open only to organizations legally registered in the United Arab Emirates. PremierCBL may request a copy of the Organization's trade licence at any time.

Roster size. Each team may register a maximum of 10 players.

Employees only. Every Player must be an employee of the registering Organization at the time of registration and throughout the Season. PremierCBL may request proof of employment.

Minimum age. Every Player must be at least 18 years old on the date the roster is submitted. PremierCBL may verify age using the Player's Emirates ID.

Approved roster. Only Players on the roster approved by PremierCBL may take part in games. The roster must be submitted and approved before the Season starts.

Identification. Each Player must provide a valid Emirates ID. It is used only to verify eligibility.

Ineligible players. A team that fields an ineligible Player may forfeit the affected game. Repeated breaches may lead to suspension or removal from the league, at PremierCBL's discretion.

Section 2: Rules and Regulations

All games follow FIBA rules, as modified by the PremierCBL regulations below.

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Game length. Each game has four quarters of 8 minutes, played as running time with no stop-clock.

Breaks. There is a 2.5-minute break between quarters and a 5-minute halftime.

Uniforms. Teams must wear the official PremierCBL Home or Away jerseys provided by the league.

Timeouts. Each team has one 60-second timeout per game.

Substitutions. Substitutions are unlimited.

Shot clock. A 24-second shot clock applies.

Forfeits. A team must have 5 eligible starters on court within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, or it forfeits the game.

Fouls. Fouls are called and penalized under FIBA rules.

League points. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points.

Tiebreakers. Teams level on points are separated by, in order: total points, win-loss ratio, and point difference.

Disputes. Any dispute must be sent by email to contact@premiercbl.com within 24 hours of the end of the game.

Conduct. Players, staff and supporters must respect referees, opponents, venue staff and venue rules. PremierCBL may sanction misconduct, including by suspension or removal.

Final authority. PremierCBL has final authority on the interpretation of these rules and on all disputes. Its decisions are binding.

Section 3: Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnity

Section 4: Force Majeure and Cancellation

PremierCBL's rights. If a force majeure event occurs, PremierCBL may, at its sole discretion, postpone, reschedule, relocate, shorten, suspend or cancel any game, part of the Season or the whole Season.

Schedule changes. PremierCBL may also change fixtures, game times or venues for operational reasons. It will give teams as much notice as is reasonably possible.

No liability. PremierCBL is not liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations caused by a force majeure event. It is not liable for any costs or losses the Organization incurs as a result, including travel, catering, hospitality, marketing or staff costs.

Fees. Registration Fees are non-refundable if games or the Season are affected by a force majeure event. PremierCBL may, at its sole discretion, offer a credit toward a future season.

Results. If the Season cannot be completed, PremierCBL will decide how standings, awards and titles are determined. Its decision is final.

Section 5: Use of Organization Name and Logo

Licence. The Organization grants PremierCBL a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use the company name, team name and logo provided in the registration form.

Permitted uses. PremierCBL may use the Team Name to identify and promote the team and the league. This includes fixtures, standings, results, the PremierCBL website, social media, jerseys and kit, press releases, broadcasts and live streams, venue signage, and marketing materials.

Duration. The licence lasts for the Season and for 24 months after it ends. PremierCBL may keep content published during this period in its archives and on its channels after the licence ends.

Presentation. PremierCBL will reproduce the Team Name as provided. It may resize or reformat them, or show them in single colour, where a layout requires it. It will not otherwise alter them.

No endorsement. Use of the Team Name does not mean that the Team endorses any PremierCBL sponsor, product or service. PremierCBL will not use the Team Name in sponsor advertising without the Organization's prior written consent.

Warranty. The Organization confirms that it owns or has the right to license the Organization Marks. It will indemnify PremierCBL against any claim that PremierCBL's permitted use infringes the rights of a third party.

Ownership. The Organization keeps all ownership rights in the Team Name. The Organization may not use the PremierCBL name or logo without PremierCBL's prior written consent, other than to state factually that it takes part in the league.

Section 6: Photography, Video and Social Media

Recording. Games and league events may be photographed, filmed, recorded and live-streamed by PremierCBL and its authorized media partners.

Consent. Each Player consents to PremierCBL capturing and using their image, likeness, voice, name, jersey name and number, and game statistics ("Player Content").

Permitted uses. PremierCBL may use Player Content on its social media channels (including Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok), its website, live streams and broadcasts, highlights, press releases and promotional materials for the league, in any format.

Duration. This consent has no time limit. PremierCBL may keep and reuse Player Content in its archives after the Season.

No payment. Players and the Organization are not entitled to any fee, royalty or approval right for the use of Player Content.

Player consent. The Organization must make sure each Player has read and agreed to this section before the roster is submitted. Submitting a Player on the roster confirms that the Player has given this consent.

Requests to stop. A Player may ask PremierCBL by email not to feature them in future content. PremierCBL will make reasonable efforts to honour the request from then on. It is not required to remove content already published, or to edit live streams or group footage.

Respectful use. PremierCBL will not use Player Content in a way that is defamatory, misleading or offensive.

Section 7: Fees and Payment

Registration Fee. Each team must pay the Season Registration Fee by December 1st, 2026. The fee covers league participation, venues, referees and the official PremierCBL Home and Away jerseys.

Full payment required. A team is registered only once PremierCBL has received the Registration Fee in full. Submitting the registration form does not reserve a place in the league.

Places. League places are limited. If more organizations apply than there are places, places go to teams in the order full payment is received.

Non-refundable. The Registration Fee is non-refundable once paid, including if the Organization withdraws, is suspended or removed, or fails to complete the Season.

Withdrawal. An Organization that withdraws must notify PremierCBL in writing. PremierCBL will decide how the team's remaining fixtures and results are treated.

Section 8: Sponsor and Jersey Protection

Official jerseys. Teams must play every game in the official PremierCBL Home or Away jerseys, unaltered. Players may not cover, cut, deface or modify any part of the jersey, including league and sponsor logos.

No team sponsors on kit. Teams may not add their own company logo, sponsor logo or any other branding to jerseys, shorts, warm-up wear or equipment worn on court, unless PremierCBL agrees in writing.

Competing brands. Teams, Players and their guests may not display, distribute or promote brands that compete with an official PremierCBL sponsor at any venue or league event. This includes banners, merchandise, samples and branded giveaways.

Ambush marketing. The Organization may not imply any official association with PremierCBL or its sponsors beyond being a participating team. It may not run promotions or advertising tied to the league without PremierCBL's prior written consent.

Breach. PremierCBL may require any non-compliant item to be removed or covered before a game. A Player who does not comply may be refused entry to the court. Repeated breaches may lead to sanctions under these Terms.

Section 9: Roster Changes

Changes allowed. The Organization may replace or add a Player during the Season, as long as the roster does not exceed 10 Players.

Eligibility. Every new Player must fully meet all the Eligibility Criteria in Section 1, including employment with the Organization, minimum age and a valid Emirates ID.

Notice. The Organization must give PremierCBL at least 1 week's written notice by email before the new Player's first game. The notice must include all details required in the registration form for that Player.

Approval. A new Player may play only after PremierCBL has confirmed the roster change in writing.

Leaving Players. A Player who leaves the Organization's employment stops being eligible from that date. The Organization must notify PremierCBL promptly.

Acceptance. Every new Player is bound by these Terms, including Sections 3 and 6, from the date they are added to the roster.

General Provisions

Changes. PremierCBL may update these Terms or the league regulations. It will notify registered teams by email. Continued participation after notice means acceptance of the updated Terms.

Suspension and removal. PremierCBL may suspend or remove any Player or team that breaches these Terms. Fees are not refunded in that case.

Entire agreement. These Terms, the registration form and the published league regulations form the whole agreement between PremierCBL and the Organization for the Season.

Severability. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full force.

Governing law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the federal laws of the UAE. The courts of Dubai have exclusive jurisdiction.

Contact. Questions about these Terms can be sent to contact@premiercbl.com.