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No. It's completely free to participate.

No. You must be registered.

a: Make sure that you have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
b: In the menu bar, click on the "Register" link.
c: Complete all required fields in the form
d: Click on the "Register Now" button
e: An onscreen message will indicate that your registration was successful.

No. The rules explicitly limit each contestant to one set of picks per contest.

Your username will be the name used to identify you in the contest standings. We reserve the right to change people's usernames in the event that offensive names are used.

An email address may be rejected because it contains a space, ! (exclamation mark) or some other character that is not allowed. Also, an email address may only be registered once.

Have you registered yet? If not, you must register first.

If you have registered, and you get an error message when you login, then here are some possible reasons:

• You may have mistyped your username or password.
• Remember that your password is cAsE sEnSiTiVe.
• Typing your email address instead of your username

If the page just refreshes when you login with your correct username and password, you need to enable "cookies" in your browser.

Click here to reset it. If this doesn't help, use the "Technical Support" page to ask for help.

Please contact Technical Support. Include your original email address and your new email address. We will update your account for you.

Go to the "Enter Bracket" page and follow the instructions you see there. Once you've submitted your picks AND you see a web page confirming that your picks have been processed, you're officially entered.

The submission deadline for entering picks is posted on the "Enter Bracket" page.

When you go to the "Enter Bracket" page your picks should be displayed. Change any of your picks and then submit your changes. You may change your picks as often as you like before the pick deadline.

Once you are logged in, go to the "Standings" page and you will show up in the VIP section.

You will earn your "Points" based on the specified scoring system for the contest.

Yes. Please see the Official Rules for a full explanation of how ties are handled.

On the "Standings " page, click on the "View Picks" icon in the table for the contestant whose picks you would like to see. You can only view others' picks once the pick deadline has passed.

On the "Standings" page, at the top of the table there are navigation links for your group(s).

The "Email Preferences" page lets you change your email preferences settings.

Essentially, groups are collections of people -- friends, colleagues, co-workers, whomever -- who have agreed to have their own private pool within the larger contest. You can compete against the people you choose while also competing in the larger contest simultaneously. You can create your own group and invite friends and co-workers to join. Your group will have access to a special group standings table that only members of that group can see. Plus group members can chat with each other using the "Bulletin Board" feature.

No, though you can always decide to give your own prizes out to your group winners.

Go to the "Groups" page and click on the "Create a Group" button. Note that Group Passwords are case-sensitive so remember exactly what you've typed. Once you've successfully created a group, tell whomever you wish that they may join the group.

Go to the "Groups" page, and select the group you're interested in joining and click on the "Join" button. Private groups require a group password.

The person who created the group has to tell you what it is. If you were not invited to join the group, then you won't be able to join. If you are feeling left out, you can always make your own group and invite your friends to join :-)

You may remove yourself at any time using the "Leave Group" icon when you click on the group to view it.

3, including any groups you have created yourself.

It's a chat facility to communicate with your fellow group members. All messages are posted on the "Bulletin Board" page (not through email) and are separated by group. Anyone who is in a group can read all messages in that group, but nobody outside that group can.

Messages are updated as soon as you hit "Send Message". However, anyone who began reading messages before you posted yours will have to reload the page for your message to show up. Same goes for you when reading a new message from someone else.

Use the "Groups" links at the top of the "Bulletin Board" page.

Yes. Approximately 250 characters.

No.

It is not moderated, however you are on your honor to behave in a civil manner towards your fellow group members. You may also wish to review the rules (which you agree to by registering), since they explicitly forbid obscenity, slander, and other objectionable forms of speech within the contest.

The "Prizes" page has this information. Please see the Official Rules for information on prize eligibility and restrictions.