Tournament Name: PINSTRIKE - Smaaash Corporate Bowling Tournament
Tournament Dates: August 15 – December 15, 2025
Prize Pool: INR 5,00,000 (Five Lakhs Indian Rupees) worth of prizes. These may include monetary, non-monetary prizes, or a combination of both, as solely determined by SMAAASH.
Website for Registration: www.esmaaash.in
By registering for the PINSTRIKE - Smaaash Corporate Bowling Tournament (the "Tournament"), participants explicitly agree to be bound by these detailed Terms and Conditions. It is the sole responsibility of each participant to thoroughly review and understand these terms. Non-compliance with any of these terms may result in immediate disqualification from the Tournament, forfeiture of registration fees, and any prizes.
PINSTRIKE is a high-energy bowling face-off designed for top corporate teams. Teams will compete locally across participating SMAAASH centres in preliminary rounds to qualify for the Grand Finale in Delhi NCR.
3.1. Only individuals currently employed by a registered corporate entity (e.g., private limited company, public limited company, partnership firm, LLP, or proprietorship firm duly registered in India) are eligible to participate. Proof of employment (e.g., valid employee ID card, letter of employment on company letterhead, or recent payslip) may be requested by SMAAASH at any stage of the Tournament. Failure to provide satisfactory proof will lead to immediate disqualification without refund.
3.2. The Tournament is exclusively open to corporate teams:
4.1. All participants must register exclusively through the official Tournament website: www.esmaaash.in.
4.2. A non-refundable registration fee of INR 799 (Rupees Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine Only) per person is required at the time of online registration. This fee is non-transferable.
4.3. The registration fee includes 1 Beer (Kingfisher beer only) or 1 Mocktail + 1 Starter per person, for single use, to be redeemed at the respective SMAAASH centre during their initial game.
* Alcoholic beverages will only be served to individuals of legal drinking age as per local laws.
* Specific Note for Hyderabad – Nexus Mall: For registrations at Hyderabad – Nexus Mall, the registration fee includes 1 Mocktail + 1 Starter per person only (no beer option).
4.4. The registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, withdrawal from the Tournament, disqualification for any reason, or cancellation/postponement of the Tournament due to Force Majeure (as defined in Clause 21).
4.5. Participants are solely responsible for providing accurate, complete, and truthful information during registration. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information provided may lead to immediate disqualification without refund.
4.6. Registration is considered complete only upon successful payment of the registration fee and subsequent receipt of an official confirmation email from SMAAASH.
5.1. Team Selection Process (Internal Round):
5.2. Tournament Rounds (Per Centre):
5.3. Scoring System: Official bowling scoring rules, as generally accepted in India, will be strictly adhered to. Any specific modifications or interpretations will be communicated by the Tournament officials.
5.4. Official Decisions: All decisions made by Tournament officials, including but not limited to, scoring, rule interpretations, and disciplinary actions, are final and binding on all participants. No correspondence or appeals will be entertained regarding these decisions.
5.5. Fair Play: Participants are expected to exhibit high standards of sportsmanship, integrity, and ethical conduct. Any form of cheating, unsportsmanlike behavior, harassment, or aggression towards other participants, officials, or SMAAASH staff will result in immediate and permanent disqualification from the Tournament, forfeiture of any rights to prizes, and potential legal action.
5.6. Equipment: Participants must exclusively use standard bowling equipment provided by SMAAASH. No personal bowling equipment (e.g., balls, shoes, bags) other than standard attire will be permitted, unless expressly approved in writing by SMAAASH officials prior to play.
6.1. Eligibility: From the remaining players in each company's team (i.e., those not designated as part of the top 4 official team members for the main tournament), the highest-scoring woman from that team's initial internal qualifying round will automatically qualify for a separate Women’s Parallel Tournament.
6.2. Format: The specific format, rules, and prize structure for the Women’s Parallel Tournament will be announced separately on the official website.
7.1. Eligibility: Teams that did not qualify for the Top 50 in the Qualifiers round are eligible for a second chance entry.
7.2. Re-entry Fee & Process: To re-enter the Tournament, teams must pay the registration fee of INR 799 per person again. Each re-entry allows the team to attempt a better score in the Qualifiers. This re-entry must occur before the Qualifiers window officially ends at their respective centre. Multiple re-entries are possible, provided the re-entering team still comprises a minimum of 10 members per corporate entity. This re-entry option is subject to availability and the sole discretion of SMAAASH. Only the highest score from any registered attempt for a team will be considered for qualification.
8.1. The top 2 teams from each participating centre (as per the results of Round 2, leading to Round 3 qualification) will qualify for the Grand Finale, to be held in Delhi NCR.
8.2. SMAAASH will provide transportation only for the qualified Grand Finale participants. This transportation will be arranged by SMAAASH and may include flights for out-station teams or cabs for local teams, with the mode of transport determined solely by SMAAASH.
8.3. Participants are solely responsible for their accommodation, food, local travel within Delhi NCR (other than designated pick-up/drop-off points for the one-day event), and any other personal expenses incurred during their travel to and stay in Delhi NCR for the finals. SMAAASH will not reimburse any such costs.
8.4. The Grand Finale will be a concentrated one-day event, typically spanning from morning till night. Participants are expected to arrive in Delhi NCR on the day of the finals and depart the same day or immediately after the event, strictly as per the transportation schedule arranged by SMAAASH.
8.5. SMAAASH will communicate comprehensive travel details (dates, timings, mode of transport, and specific pick-up/drop-off points) to the qualified finalists well in advance. Participants are strictly required to adhere to these arrangements. Any deviation or missed travel due to a participant's negligence, personal choice, or any reason outside SMAAASH's control will be the sole responsibility of the participant. SMAAASH will not be liable for any costs incurred due to missed flights/trains or personal travel arrangements outside of those explicitly provided by SMAAASH.
8.6. The Grand Finale will be immediately followed by a celebration party featuring a celebrity DJ. Participants of the Grand Finale are invited to attend this event.
The PINSTRIKE - Smaaash Corporate Bowling Tournament will be conducted across the following SMAAASH centres:
10.1. Total Prize Pool: The total prize pool for the Tournament is INR 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs Indian Rupees) worth of prizes.
10.2. Monetary and/or Non-Monetary: SMAAASH reserves the exclusive right to determine the exact nature and breakdown of the prizes. These may include a combination of monetary awards, vouchers, merchandise, experiences, or any other form of non-monetary prizes, at SMAAASH's sole discretion. The specific breakdown of the prize pool will be announced prior to the Grand Finale.
10.3. Taxation: All prizes are subject to applicable Indian income tax laws. For monetary prizes, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) as per Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, will be applied to all winnings exceeding INR 10,000 at a flat rate of 30% (plus applicable cess and surcharge, currently making the effective rate 31.2%). For non-monetary prizes, TDS will be calculated on the fair market value of the prize as assessed by SMAAASH or its appointed valuer. Winners will be mandatorily required to provide their Permanent Account Number (PAN) details and any other necessary documentation for tax compliance. Participants are solely responsible for understanding and fulfilling their individual income tax obligations related to any prizes received.
10.4. Prize Forfeiture: In the event a winner is disqualified for any reason, fails to claim their prize within a stipulated period (to be announced), or fails to provide necessary documentation for tax compliance, the prize may be irrevocably forfeited and awarded to the next eligible participant or retained by SMAAASH, at its sole discretion.
10.5. No Exchange or Transfer: Prizes are strictly non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash, except at SMAAASH's sole discretion for certain non-monetary prizes.
11.1. Consent to Use Likeness: By participating, all participants grant SMAAASH and its affiliates the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable right and license to use their name, likeness, voice, photographs, and videos taken during the Tournament (including preliminary rounds and the Grand Finale) for promotional, marketing, advertising, and publicity purposes. This usage may occur across all media (including, but not limited to, print, digital, social media, and television), without further compensation, notification, or approval from the participant.
11.2. Media Coverage: The Tournament may be extensively covered by various media outlets. Participants acknowledge and expressly consent to such coverage and the subsequent public dissemination of related content.
12.1. Voluntary Participation: Participation in the Tournament is entirely voluntary and undertaken at the participant's own risk.
12.2. Health and Safety: Participants affirm that they are physically fit and healthy enough to participate in all bowling activities and associated travel. SMAAASH is not responsible for any injury, accident, health issue, or death arising during or as a direct or indirect result of participation in the Tournament, including during travel to or attendance at the Grand Finale and associated events (e.g., celebration party).
12.3. Property Loss/Damage: SMAAASH will not be liable for any loss, theft, damage, or destruction of personal belongings of participants during any stage of the Tournament, including at SMAAASH centres, during transit, or at the Grand Finale venue. Participants are solely responsible for the security of their personal property.
12.4. Technical Issues: SMAAASH is not responsible for any technical issues, internet connectivity problems, or website malfunctions that may occur during the online registration process or during the Tournament, which may affect a participant's ability to register or compete.
12.5. No Warranties: SMAAASH makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Tournament, including but not limited to, the quality, safety, or suitability of the venues, equipment, or prizes.
12.6. Maximum Liability: In no event shall SMAAASH, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of or in connection with the Tournament. SMAAASH's total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with the Tournament shall in no circumstance exceed the registration fee paid by the participant.
Participants agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SMAAASH, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or in any way connected with their participation in the Tournament. This includes, but is not limited to:
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the Tournament shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
15.1. Negotiation: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the Tournament, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith negotiations.
15.2. Arbitration: If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days from the date either party notifies the other of a dispute, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended). The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the parties. If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator within fifteen (15) days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with the rules of the Indian Council of Arbitration. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.
All intellectual property rights related to the Tournament, including but not limited to its name, logo, branding, and promotional materials, are exclusively owned by SMAAASH Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Participants shall not use any of SMAAASH's intellectual property without prior express written consent from SMAAASH.
SMAAASH will collect and process personal data of participants strictly in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is available on www.esmaaash.in. By registering, participants explicitly consent to such data collection and processing for the sole purposes of organizing and conducting the Tournament, including communicating with participants, managing registrations, and facilitating prize distribution. This process will be in full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable Indian data protection laws.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between SMAAASH and the participants regarding the Tournament. They supersede all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the Tournament.
SMAAASH reserves the exclusive right to amend, modify, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be promptly posted on www.esmaaash.in and will become effective immediately upon posting. Participants are strongly advised to regularly review these Terms and Conditions for any updates. Continued participation in the Tournament after any such amendments constitutes clear acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
SMAAASH shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, government regulations, lockouts, strikes, power failures, or technical malfunctions. In such an event, SMAAASH reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Tournament without any liability to the participants, and no refunds will be provided for registration fees.
All participants must strictly comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of India, including but not limited to, those related to public gatherings, travel, and prize competitions. SMAAASH will adhere to the Prize Competitions Act, 1955, and any other relevant statutes concerning prize distribution. Participants acknowledge that if the prize pool or format falls within the purview of specific state gambling or prize competition laws, SMAAASH will comply with all necessary licensing and regulatory requirements, and participants are expected to adhere to such requirements.
For any queries or team registration support, please reach out to SMAAASH via the email address provided on www.esmaaash.in.
By proceeding with registration, the participant unequivocally acknowledges that they have read, understood, and expressly agree to abide by all the Terms and Conditions outlined above for the PINSTRIKE - Smaaash Corporate Bowling Tournament.