OpenAI is running a contest called Full Fan Mode for the IPL 2026 season through the @chatgptindia Instagram account. Do you like the idea of mixing AI, your photo and cricket spirit to try to win match tickets? Here I explain, clearly and without jargon, what OpenAI asks for, what risks are involved and how to boost your chances of winning.
What is the contest about?
The contest is a skill-based competition: you use the Full Fan Mode section of ChatGPT to generate a personalized image, post it as an Instagram Story, tag @chatgptindia, and judges pick winners based on creativity and relevance.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Your participation means you accept the contest's full rules.
The active period coincides with the IPL 2026 season. There will be entry windows for each match or round that OpenAI announces on @chatgptindia.
Basic requirements and eligibility
- You must be 18 or older and a resident of India (residents of Jammu and Kashmir are excluded).
- You need a public Instagram account and to be a registered user of OpenAI services.
- Employees and immediate family of OpenAI and related agencies cannot participate.
If you meet these, you can enter. OpenAI reserves the right to verify and disqualify entries at any time.
How to participate step by step
- Visit the Full Fan Mode section in ChatGPT.
- Select your IPL team.
- Upload a photo of yourself (or a photo with explicit consent from the person pictured).
- Generate the image using Full Fan Mode.
- Post the generated image as an Instagram Story on your public account with a creative or original tagline.
- Tag @chatgptindia in the Story and make sure you follow the account.
Key note: only one Submission per match window is valid.
What OpenAI will consider to validate and judge
- The Story must be public, tag @chatgptindia and the participant must follow the account.
- The image must be generated using the
Full Fan Modecustom GPT. Manually edited images or images not produced by the tool do not qualify. - The uploaded photo must be yours or have explicit consent. Deepfakes or photos of others without permission will lead to disqualification.
Judges (OpenAI employees and other select judges) will evaluate creativity and originality of the post and the tagline. Their decisions are final.
Prizes and notification
- You may win tickets to IPL matches. OpenAI will grant 5 prizes per local match during the contest period.
- Winners will be notified by Instagram DM and must reply within 4 hours or the prize may be forfeited.
- OpenAI may request official ID and proof of residence to deliver the prize.
Keep in mind: tickets are subject to venue policies and may change beyond OpenAI's control. Travel, lodging and tax expenses are the winner's responsibility.
Rights over your image and personal data
By entering you agree that OpenAI may use the personal information included in your Submission to administer the contest (for example, to contact you if you win). If you win, OpenAI may publish your Submission and name on @chatgptindia or share your name with anyone requesting the winners list.
Regarding intellectual property: by submitting your Submission you confirm you control the rights to it or have obtained necessary permissions. You also grant OpenAI a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free license to use, reproduce and create derivative works based on your Submission for commercial purposes. In simple terms: OpenAI can use and display your image without paying you extra.
Liability, arbitration and other legal terms
- By participating you waive claims against OpenAI for damages related to the contest or prize to the extent permitted by law.
- The contest is governed by the laws of India and follows the dispute resolution and arbitration provisions set out in OpenAI's Terms of Use at openai.com/policies/terms-of-use.
- Class actions or group lawsuits are not allowed under the arbitration rules included.
- OpenAI may modify, suspend or cancel the contest, or disqualify participants who try to manipulate the process or act abusively.
Practical tips to participate without surprises
- Make sure your Instagram account is public when you post the Story.
- Follow and tag @chatgptindia correctly; a typo can invalidate your Submission.
- Keep the original photo and the file generated by ChatGPT in case OpenAI asks for them.
- If you win, reply quickly to the DM and have your ID and proof of residence ready.
- Think twice before giving up rights: the license you grant is broad and permanent.
Final reflection
It's a fun way to combine creative AI with cricket passion: you generate art with Full Fan Mode and could win tickets. But it's not just fun—there are legal and IP conditions worth reading and accepting with open eyes. Is it worth it? If you're excited to show your creativity and understand the terms, it could be a good opportunity. If you're uneasy about surrendering rights to your image, pause and consider before entering.
Original source
https://openai.com/index/full-fan-mode-contest-terms-conditions