8.1. Sportsmanship and Professionalism. All Participants are required to act in a respectful sportsmanlike manner at all times and abide by the player code of conduct, as posted on the C-Tribe website (the “Code of Conduct”). The Administration shall have sole discretion to determine if a Participant has violated the Code of Conduct or other standards of integrity and good sportsmanship as determined by the Administration.
8.1.1. Participants may not use obscene or offensive gestures or profanity in their tags, player handles, game chat, live play communications, lobby chat, shoulder content, interviews, or other public-facing communications of any kind. This rule applies to English and all other languages and includes abbreviations and/or obscure references.
8.1.2. Participants may not offend the dignity or integrity of a country, private person or group of people through contemptuous or discriminatory words or actions on account of race, skin color, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion, financial status, birth or any other status, sexual orientation, or any other reason.
8.1.3. Participants are expected to settle their differences in a respectful manner and without resort to violence, threats, or intimidation (physical or non-physical). Violence is never permitted at any time or place, or against any person including Participants, fans, referees and officials.
8.1.4. The obligation to behave in a professional and sportsmanlike manner includes an obligation on the part of Participants to arrive on time and ready to complete for all Matches and Competitions in the Contenders schedule. It also prohibits forfeiting a Match without reasonable cause.
8.1.5. The Competition is a place for players from around the world, from different cultures, and from different backgrounds, to come together to compete and share their passion for our game. Participants in our competitions should be focused on bringing the world together through epic entertainment, celebrating our game, players, and fans, and building diverse and inclusive communities. Participants must refrain from disruptive or divisive behavior, commentary, or other forms of expression during the Competition. To the extent that a Participant is visible to any live or camera audience(s) during the Competition, they may not wear, display or otherwise convey personal messages without express approval from the Administration, which approval shall not be granted for political messages.
8.2. Competitive Integrity. Teams are expected to behave in accordance with the principles of good sportsmanship, honesty, and fair play in accordance described below.
8.2.1. Best Ability. Participants must compete to the best of their ability at all times.
8.2.2. Betting and gambling. Participants may not, directly or indirectly, conduct, promote or benefit from any act of betting or gambling on or in connection with any matches.
8.2.3. Collusion. Participants shall not conduct or promote any act of collusion. Collusion is any agreement among two or more Participants to disadvantage opposing Participants
8.2.4. Match Fixing. Participants shall not offer, conspire or attempt to influence the outcome of a match by any means other than competitive play.
8.2.5. Hacking. Participants shall not conduct or promote any act of hacking or modifying the Game
8.2.6. Cheating. Cheating will not be tolerated. It is each Participant’s responsibility to know and understand the rules as they exist during the Competition period. If C-Tribe or the Administration determines that a Player or any of their agents or other representatives has cheated or has otherwise interfered with the Competition, that Participant will face penalties determined by the Administration. Examples of cheating would include, without limitation:
8.2.6.1. Collusion, match fixing or any other action to intentionally alter, or attempt to alter, the results of any game, match or Competition (or any components thereof);
8.2.6.2. Attempts to interfere with another person’s connection to the Game service through Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) or any other means;
8.2.6.3. Allowing an individual who is not the registered owner of a registered Account to play on that Account in a Game and/or playing in a Game while logged in to an Account registered to someone else;
8.2.6.4. Bot use, spot timing (e.g., not throwing the game, just timing a shot so bettors win), wintrading, drophacking, queue sniping and soft play on the ladder, ghosting (i.e., a game spectator illegally provides information about an opponent’s positions and/or movements), inducing another Participant to lose a match, and receiving leaked scrim footage and/or confidential or proprietary information of another Team;
8.2.6.5. Misuse or hacking game servers;
8.2.6.6. Violent, threatening or harassing behavior in any Competition match or Competition setting; and
8.2.6.7. Any other actions or conduct that threatens to undermine the integrity of the Competition.
8.2.6.8. Participants must at all times follow the C-Tribe End User License Agreement, whether during a Game match or otherwise. Participants are prohibited from violating the C-Tribe End User License Agreement for personal or reputational gain, monetary gain, or for any other reason. Participants are not permitted to access the accounts of other individuals in order to artificially raise the “SR” or skill rating of any account that does not belong to such Participant. Violations of this Section may result in discipline to be determined in the discretion of the Administration.
8.3. Illegal and/or Detrimental Conduct.
8.3.1. Participants are required to comply with all applicable laws at all times.
8.3.2. A Participant may not engage in any activity or practice which (i) brings them into public disrepute, scandal or ridicule, or shocks or offends a portion or group of the public, or derogates from their public image, or (ii) is, or could reasonably be expected to be, detrimental to the image or reputation of, or result in public criticism of or reflect badly on, C-Tribe, the Administration, or any of their respective Representatives, the Competition, the other Teams or their respective sponsors or members, the Game or any other product or service of C-Tribe. For the avoidance of doubt, Participant affiliation with individuals, entities or brands that are detrimental to the image or reputation of C-Tribe, the Administration, or any of their respective Representatives, the Competition, the other Teams or their respective sponsors or members, the Game or any other product or service of C-Tribe, as determined by the Administration, will be deemed as a violation of this provision and these Official Rules. A non-exhaustive list of such types of misconduct are as follows:
8.3.2.1. Actual or threatened violence toward a person, including domestic violence, partner violence, dating violence and child abuse;
8.3.2.2. Sexual assault and other types of sexual offenses;
8.3.2.3. Illegal possession or distribution of a weapon;
8.3.2.4. Possession, use or distribution of performance-enhancing substances;
8.3.2.5. Conduct that poses a danger to the safety of another person;
8.3.2.6. Animal cruelty;
8.3.2.7. Theft and other property crimes; and
8.3.2.8. Crimes involving dishonesty.
8.3.3. Each Participant acknowledges that the Administration and the Teams may have an obligation under applicable law to report illegal activities to local law enforcement authorities or respond to formal inquiries from law enforcement or judicial authorities in jurisdictions where suspected violations of law have taken place.
8.4. Anti-Harassment.
8.4.1. The Administration is committed to providing a competitive Game environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.
8.4.2. In furtherance of this commitment, Participants are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassment or discrimination (either in Game or outside the Game), including without limitation that which is based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class or characteristic.
8.5. Gambling.
8.5.1. Gambling on the outcome of Competition matches (including any components thereof) can pose a serious threat to the integrity of, and public confidence in the Competition. Participants as well as employees of the Administration or C-Tribe are not allowed to (i) place, or attempt to place, bets on any Competition matches, or (ii) offer or accept any gift or reward to or from anyone for services promised, rendered, or to be rendered in connection with any Competition match, including services related to defeating or attempting to defeat a competing Team or services designed to throw, fix or otherwise influence the outcome of any Competition match.
8.5.2. This rule also prohibits Participants from participating in anyone else’s betting activities concerning the Competition or asking anyone to place bets involving the Competition (including without limitation Competition matches, or any components thereof) on a Participant’s behalf, or encouraging anyone else to bet involving the Competition.
8.6. Alcohol and Drugs.
8.6.1. The use, possession, distribution or sale of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Participants are prohibited from being under the influence of any substance of abuse, including alcohol or marijuana, while the Participant is engaged in the Competition or on premises that are owned by or leased by the Administration.
8.6.2. The use, possession, distribution or sale of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Participants are prohibited from being under the influence of any substance of abuse, including alcohol or marijuana, while the Participant is engaged in the Competition or on premises that are owned by or leased by the Administration.
8.7. Non-Disparagement.
8.7.1. Participants have the right to express their opinions in a professional and sportsmanlike manner; provided, however, that Participants may not make public statements that call into question the integrity or competence of match referees or the Administration.
8.7.2. Participants may not at any time make, post, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any false, defamatory, libellous, or slanderous remarks, comments or statements concerning any member of C-Tribe, the Administration, any of their respective Representatives, the Competition, the other Teams or their respective sponsors or members, the Game or any other product or service of C-Tribe. In addition, Participants may not encourage members of the public to engage in any activities that are prohibited by this Section.
8.7.3. This Section does not, in any way, restrict or impede a Participant from complying with any applicable law or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law or order.
8.8. Software and Hardware.
8.8.1. Any intentional use, or attempted use, by a Participant of any bugs or exploits in the Game is strictly prohibited. The Administration will determine the bugs and exploits prohibited by this rule and whether a Participant has taken advantage of a bug or exploit in violation of this rule.
8.8.2. Participants are not allowed to use any mobile or external communication equipment during a matchincluding mobile phones.
8.8.3. Participants are prohibited from installing third-party software of any kind on any competition hardware or machines.
8.9. Confidentiality
8.9.1. Participants must keep confidential and not disclose to any third party confidential and proprietary information concerning the Game, the Competition, the Administration, C-Tribe or any Team.
8.9.2. This Section does not, in any way, restrict or impede a Participant from complying with any applicable law or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law or order.
8.9.3. Upon becoming aware of any conduct prohibited by this Section 8, Participants are required to immediately report the details to the Administration. Failure to comply with this requirement is an independent violation of these Official Rules.
8.10. Main Accounts. Players must connect their “main” account to compete in the Competition. Your main account, for this purpose, is defined as the account in which you have the highest rank or most play time. Players found actively hiding their main accounts may face repercussions and penalties at the discretion of the the Administration.
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