GENERAL
Rules are subject to change at any time, so please check them often.
It is the responsibility of all the users of this ladder to know and understand the rules.
By sending or accepting a challenge in the challenge system, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules posted here. This includes posting or accepting challenges on the Match Finder.
Our goal here at GameBattles is to provide gamers with a place to find fair and competitive matches. In order to accomplish this goal, we will not tolerate players or teams that cause problems or attempt to undermine the positive atmosphere on GameBattles. This includes teams that cheat, dispute on purpose, or repeatedly abuse players. Violators will be dealt with accordingly including possible removal from GameBattles. As with all accusations, valid proof must be provided. Please see the proof section below.
GameBattles prohibits members from creating or managing more than one team on a ladder from the same household as well as competing against each other. Multiple people from the same household may compete on GameBattles; however, only one username can be in a management position on a team. For example, only one username can be a Co-Leader or Leader on a team. All other usernames from the same household cannot be anything higher than member on any team.
Abuse of our volunteer Staff will not be tolerated in any form. This includes written messages or verbal comments. Violators will be removed from GameBattles.
Team members are not able to change the name of their team. Only the leader of the team can submit a ticket to request a team name change. Names must be appropriate and cannot be taken by another team on the same ladder.
Team names, blast messages, logos, avatars, and website links are subject to the Forum Rules.
Teams on a ladder must contain the minimum number of eligible players to remain active on a ladder. Teams without the minimum number of eligible players - especially teams that are "abandoned" - are subject to removal at the Staff's discretion.
All MLG/GameBattles accounts are property of Major League Gaming Inc. Any advertising of, or attempts to buy, sell, trade, or exchange an account by any means is strictly prohibited. Violators will be banned from all MLG/GameBattles websites and all related accounts terminated.
Users must utilize their own unique username for competing on GameBattles. This unique username must have been registered on GameBattles personally by the user. The registered username must contain the correct and complete Name, Address, and Email of the user. If a false Name, Address, or Email was entered, the user voids the privilege to participate in the Ladder/Tournament and receive any prizes.
As a user, you are personally responsible for accepting an invitation to a team. Someone else cannot accept a team invitation for you. If you do not personally accept a team invitation, you may be disqualified from competing. You also forfeit the ability to receive prizes.
Users are prohibited from sharing account information stored on GameBattles with another person for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: usernames, passwords, gamertags, email accounts, etc. If another person accesses your account, you may be disqualified from the Ladder/Tournament and removed from GameBattles.
ROSTERS
It is both teams responsibility to verify the eligibility of all players playing in the match prior to starting or continuing any match play. A team playing with an ineligible player will forfeit the match.
If the opponent team has an ineligible player present, ask the team to replace that player. You must have given the team the required 15 minutes from match start time to substitute their ineligible players. If the ineligible player shows up between maps/rounds, you must give the team the required 5 minutes to replace their ineligible player. If the team does not substitute their ineligible player and allows that player to compete in the match, follow these steps:
Immediately submit a ticket stating an ineligible player was present. This ticket must be submitted before starting or continuing to play the match.
When the match is completed, you must go back to your ticket and submit the URL link containing valid proof showing the ineligible player playing in the match. Without valid proof, no win can be awarded.
Tickets submitted after the match is completed are not valid. You must submit a ticket immediately when the issue arises as stated above.
All gamertags on a team’s roster must be valid. The gamertag must be legitimately owned by the user on the roster. If the team cannot access the gamertag or has an invalid gamertag on the roster, the team is subject to being locked.
The rules below outline our policies on rostered players. Please see rule number 2 if the following rules are broken:
Users are permitted to be listed on only one team on each ladder at any given time. Users are only permitted one gamertag per ladder.
All roster spots must be comprised of only one valid gamertag. Spelling and spaces must be exact, but does not need to be case sensitive.
Gamertags may not contain foul language, disparaging remarks, hateful or racist names.
Players must have a green eligibility icon next to their name to participate in matches.
CHALLENGES
Should a team need to cancel an already accepted match, they must submit a ticket requesting to do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the match. The match can also be removed at any time if both teams submit tickets agreeing to have it removed. Both teams are also recommended to post feedback stating they wish to cancel the match. If both teams do not agree to have the match removed, both teams are required to play the match.
A team cannot play the same team more than once within a 12 hour period.
NO-SHOWS
A team has 15 minutes to show-up with the proper number of eligible players indicated in the match details (i.e. 3v3 would be 3 players), and be ready to start the match. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit. Teams are responsible for all scheduled matches.
To receive a no-show win, you must submit a ticket within 30 minutes of the scheduled match time. You must also report the match as a win for your team.
TICKET
Do not contact staff inquiring about the status of a ticket or you and/or your team are subject to penalties. We receive many tickets from our users, and they are handled in the order they are received.
When submitting a ticket, fill out all applicable fields. Submitting an incomplete or incorrect ticket will be closed without being processed. You are required to select your team name from the drop-down. If you are submitting a ticket about a match, you must also fill out the match ID or your ticket will not be processed.
All admin decisions are final. If you would like your case looked into again due to new evidence, feel free to submit a new ticket. Submitting a ticket without additional evidence is argumentative and you risk your team being locked. Do not post in the forums regarding a ticket issue.
CHEATING
The use of any communications other than what is provided within the game is prohibited. For example, the use of Skype or private chatting during a match is not allowed. The only exception to this rule is for games that give you no advantage by using outside communication.
We have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. Teams caught cheating, “glitching”, or abusing in-game mechanics in any way will be removed from GameBattles.
If your team receives a win that was not earned or played, you must submit a ticket to have it removed. Failure to do so will result in your team being removed from GameBattles.
REFEREES
If you have any problems during a match, you may contact a Staff member over Live Support to answer any questions you may have. Please contact the Referees first as this is their job. To find the list of Staff members, click on the “Support” tab located within each ladder.
Verbally abusing Staff members called into a match will not be tolerated. The individual user and/or team violating this rule will be subject to being locked. All team leaders are responsible for the conduct of the players on the team while interacting with staff and are subject to penalties for abusive team players.
Staff members that enter a match have the discretion to make necessary calls to ensure the match is completed successfully. When in a match, the Staff member's call is final and must be followed. Failure to do so will result in penalties for your team. After the match, if you disagree with a call made, first you must accurately report the match and then you can submit a ticket for review by an Admin. Do not dispute the match on purpose.
PROOF
You need to show proof of winning each map/game in a match to be given the win for it. All proof must be clearly visible and show the in-game full scoreboard during the completion of that map/game. The proof must clearly show both team's players to be considered valid. Essentially, proof needs to be large enough in size to clearly read all scores and gamertags.
We recommend all video proof should be uploaded to the GB Game Room. Picture proof can be uploaded to your GB profile. The URL link to the individual pictures/proof must be placed in a ticket.
For all glitching and cheating claims, the burden of proof is on the accuser. To submit a glitching or cheating claim, you must submit a ticket and include the URL link containing valid proof.
All conversations between users are not considered proof. This includes AIMs, emails, PMs, etc.
OFFICIAL RULES
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED
Major League Gaming Inc. (“Major League Gaming” or “MLG”), which also encompasses “GameBattles”, will conduct this 2010 Old Spice Swagger Series (the “Tournament”) in accordance with these official rules (the “Official Rules”), unless otherwise indicated. By participating in a Tournament, each participant agrees to abide by these Official Rules and decisions of judges, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Participation requires an Xbox 360 console, Xbox LIVE gold membership and a copy of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 video game for Xbox 360.
1. Description of Tournament/Participation.
A. Dates and Description of Tournament: The Tournament will have three separate series (each a “Series”), and each Series will have an online ladder portion followed by an online double elimination bracket tournament. Participants must first register for the online ladder portion of a Series in order to be eligible to qualify for the bracket online portion of a Series
Registration for the online ladder portion of the first Series will begin on May 31, 2010, and end on June 23, 2010. The online ladder portion of the first Series will begin on May 31, 2010, and end on June 30, 2010. The bracket online portion of the first Series will begin on July 7, 2010, and end on August 4, 2010.
Registration for the online ladder portion of the second Series will begin on July 1, 2010, and end on September 15, 2010. The online ladder portion of the second Series will begin on July 1, 2010, and end on September 30, 2010. **The bracket online portion of the second Series will begin on October 11, 2010, and end on November 3 2010.
Registration for the online ladder portion of the third Series will begin on October 1, 2010, and end on December 15, 2010. The online ladder portion of the third Series will begin on October 1, 2010, and end on December 31, 2010. The bracket online portion of the third Series will begin on January 5, 2011, and end on January 31, 2011.
Following completion of the three Series, the Tournament will conclude with an additional final playoff double elimination bracket tournament (the “Final Playoff Bracket”). The Final Playoff Bracket will begin on February 7, 2011, and end on February 12, 2011.
B. How to Enter: You must be an active and registered member of MLG’s GameBattles.com site (the “GameBattles Site”) to enter. You may register for the Tournament by logging on to the GameBattles Site and completing the free on-line registration form at http://gamebattles.com/join. Please provide a valid e-mail address, as e-mail will be the primary method of contact. Tournament registration is on a first come first serve basis. Participants are limited to one entry per person per Tournament. Valid Tournament entries must contain all information requested. Incomplete and/or multiple entries will be disqualified. All entries become the property of MLG and will not be acknowledged or returned. MLG is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, or misdirected entries. MLG, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or who otherwise violates these Official Rules.
C. How to Play: The online ladder portion of each Series will be an open challenge system and participants are required to schedule their own games. For each Series, the top 128 teams (each team will have 4 players) from the ladder portion of the Series will be seeded into a double elimination bracketed online tournament. All participants are required to schedule their own games (within the allotted times inside the “Challenge System” of the tournament on www.gamebattles.com) based on the applicable Tournament bracket. All Tournament games must be played under the rules set forth for each individual Tournament.
The top 8 teams from the bracket tournament of each Series will qualify for the Final Playoff Bracket, which will be a double elimination bracket tournament among 24 teams. If a team has already qualified for the Final Playoff Bracket in a previous Series, then the next highest ranking team in the Series will qualify for the Final Playoff Bracket. The top 8 seeded teams for the Final Playoff Bracket will receive a bye for the first round of matches.
2. Prize(s).
For each Series, one first prize, one second prize and one third prize will be awarded. The first place winner will receive $1,500. The second place winner will receive $1,000. The third place winner will receive $500.
Winners from any previous Series are eligible to compete in later Series. However, such winners will be ineligible to win prizes in the later Series (excluding the Final Playoff Bracket).
For the Final Playoff Bracket, one first prize, one second prize and one third prize will be awarded. The first place winner will receive $5,000. The second place winner will receive $3,000. The third place winner will receive $2,000.
Prizes are non-transferable and not exchangeable for any other prize. In the case of unavailability of prize, MLG reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. All taxes, gratuities and unspecified expenses are the sole responsibility of winner. Winner assumes all liability for use of the prize.
Winners will be notified by e-mail and/or private message on the GameBattles Site within approximately seven (7) days after the end of the Series and/or Final Playoff Bracket. Winners will be required to follow the instructions in such email and/or private message by submitting a ticket within seven (7) days of this first notification. After submission of the ticket, GameBattles will e-mail to the winner an Affidavit of Eligibility, a liability/publicity release, a parental consent form and tax forms. The winner will be required to sign and return to GameBattles such documents, as applicable, within seven (7) days of GameBattles’ e-mail, which contained such documents. If winner cannot be contacted within seven (7) days of any notification attempt, if any prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, if winner rejects his/her prize or in the event of noncompliance with these Official Rules and requirements, such prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate, in MLG’s sole discretion.
3. Eligibility and Limitations.
All participants must be legal residents of North America and at least 13 years old as of date of entry. Children under 13 are not eligible to win prizes. If requested by MLG, winners must provide a copy of his/her government issued photo ID with proof of age. A parent or guardian of any participant who is a minor in his/her jurisdiction (under 18 years old, except in Alabama and Nebraska where a minor is under 19 years old) at the time of entry must sign a release on behalf of the minor to be eligible to receive a prize. If a minor wins a prize, the prize will be awarded to the parent or legal guardian who signs the release. Minors who do not have a signed release will not be permitted to win. Prizing is limited to only one (1) prize per household per Tournament. Employees of MLG, The Proctor & Gamble Distributing LLC (“P&G”) and their advertising agencies, and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate and win. This Tournament is void where prohibited by law.
4. Conditions.
MLG is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by users of the GameBattles Site or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized on the GameBattles Site or in any Tournament or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of registrations, entries into any Tournament, or otherwise in connection with any Tournament including, without limitation, any technical limitation or other event that results in the disqualification or loss of ranking status of any participant in any Tournament. MLG assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, or communications line failure relating to the GameBattles Site or any Tournament, or for any theft or destruction of or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, any registration materials or entries. MLG is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone, network, satellite, cable or lines, computer, on-line-systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of e-mail, registrations or entry submissions on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site or combination thereof in connection with the GameBattles Site or any Tournament, including, without limitation, any technical limitation or other event that results in the disqualification or loss of ranking status of any Player in any Game. MLG is not responsible for injury or damage to participants' or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating, downloading or uploading materials from the GameBattles Site or in connection with any Tournament. Any use of robotic, automatic, micro, programmed or like entry methods will void all such entries by such methods, and disqualify any person using such methods. If, for any reason, any Tournament, in MLG's sole opinion, is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, worms, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of MLG which, in MLG's sole judgment, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of any Tournament, MLG reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Tournament and proceed in such a manner as may be deemed fair and equitable by MLG in its sole discretion.
IN NO EVENT WILL MLG, ITS EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, SUPPLIERS, AND RELATED COMPANIES, ITS SPONSORS (INCLUDING P&G), ADVERTISING OR PROMOTION AGENCIES OR PARTNERS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND UNDER ANY THEORY (WHETHER CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR TOURNAMENT PRIZES, ARISING OUT OF ANY PARTICIPANT'S ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE GAMEBATTLES SITE OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY TOURNAMENT OR (B) FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN EXCESS OF ANY FEE PAID BY YOU (IF ANY) TO ENTER THE APPLICABLE TOURNAMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING ON THE GAMEBATTLES SITE AND IN CONNECTION WITH ANY TOURNAMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, MLG'S AND P&G’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
5. Publicity.
By participating, all participants and winner(s) grant MLG and P&G permission to use their names, nick-names, gamer-tags, characters, photographs, voices, and likenesses in connection with promotion of this and other Tournaments, in perpetuity, throughout the world, and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration for such use, except where prohibited.
6. Release.
By participating, each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against MLG, its employees, volunteers, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, subsidiaries, suppliers, and related companies, its sponsors (including P&G), advertising and promotion agencies and partners, and any of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents , from any and all liability for any loss, harm, damages, cost or expense, including without limitation property damages, personal injury and/or death, arising out of participation in any Tournament or the acceptance, use or misuse of the prize. If any part of these Official Rules shall be held or declared to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective but shall not affect any other part of these Official Rules and the invalid portion of any provision shall be deemed modified to the least degree necessary to remedy such invalidity while retaining the original intent of the parties. The failure of MLG to partially or fully exercise any rights or the waiver by MLG of any breach of these Official Rules by you, shall not prevent a subsequent exercise of such right by MLG or be deemed a waiver by MLG of any subsequent breach by you of the same or any other term of these Official Rules. The rights and remedies of MLG under these Official Rules shall be cumulative, and the exercise of any right or remedy shall not limit a right to exercise any other right or remedy hereunder.
In case of dispute, entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of registration. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
7. Taxes.
Each winner is solely responsible for any and all applicable taxes. MLG is not responsible for any unspecified expenses which shall be the responsibility of winners. Any person winning over $600 in prizes will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
8. Conduct and Decisions.
By participating in the Tournament, participants agree to be bound by the decisions of MLG, its employees, volunteers, judges and any other MLG personnel. All decisions of the Tournament organizers or of their representatives regarding this Tournament are final and not appealable. Participants must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner, maintaining a friendly and polite demeanor to competitors, Tournament officials, and to other participants of the Tournament. Participants who violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Tournament, or obtain winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. Unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, harassing or threatening behavior is prohibited. MLG will interpret these rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules of the Tournament and MLG's decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Tournament is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of MLG, MLG reserves the right to terminate this Tournament, or make such other decisions regarding the outcome as MLG deems appropriate. MLG reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds (a) to be tampering with the registration or entry process or the operation of the GameBattles Site or any Tournament; (b) be acting in violation of these Official Rules; (c) to be hacking, or to be acting in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person; or (d) to have provided any false or misleading information as part of the registration process including, without limitation, any false names, addresses or e-mail addresses. All decisions will be made by MLG and are final. ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY CIRCUMVENT, DISRUPT OR DAMAGE ORDINARY AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THIS TOURNAMENT, TELEPHONE SYSTEMS OR WEBSITE, OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE TOURNAMENT IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, MLG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PARTICIPANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
9. Miscellaneous.
If for any reason, any Tournament, in MLG's sole opinion, is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, worms, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of MLG which, in MLG's sole judgment, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of any Tournament, MLG reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Tournament and proceed in such a manner as may be deemed fair and equitable by MLG in its sole discretion.
10. Arbitration and Governing Law.
Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Tournament shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Rules including Emergency Interim Relief Procedure in New York, New York, except that, to the extent any participant, winner or guest has in any manner violated or threatened to violate MLG’s intellectual property or confidentiality rights, MLG may seek injunctive, monetary or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in the state of New York (and MLG may assert both intellectual property causes of action and other appropriate causes of action in any such action), and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts. The arbitrator's award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under this Agreement shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to this Agreement, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise.
11. Use of Data.
MLG will be collecting personal data about participants online, in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review MLG’s privacy policy at http://www.gamebattles.com/privacy.php. By participating in a Tournament, participants hereby agree to MLG’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted MLG’s privacy policy.
12. Rules and List of Winners.
For a copy of the rules, or a list of winners, please send your request within thirty (30) days of the end of the Tournament by mail with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope with Tournament name and addressed to: Major League Gaming c/o GameBattles Tournaments, 420 Lexington Ave, Suite 2820, New York, NY 10170.
SPONSOR: THE PROCTOR & GAMBLE DISTRIBUTING LLC, ONE PROCTOR & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI, OH 45202.
TOURNAMENT PRODUCER: MAJOR LEAGUE GAMING INC., 420 LEXINGTON AVE., SUITE 2820, NEW YORK, NY 10170, USA.
OLD SPICE SWAGGER SERIES
Tournament Information
General
By registering for this Tournament, players acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the rules.
Any form of cheating, glitching, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a Forfeit of a Map, Match, or Ban from GameBattles. Punishable unsportsmanlike behavior includes, but is not limited to, excessive use of foul or degrading language. In addition, breaking any rule may result in a forfeit of a Round/Map, forfeit of a Match, Verbal Warning or Ban from GameBattles.
The Official Rules are subject to change at any time, so please check them often. When a change is made, an asterisk (*) will be placed beside the updated rule.
The Tournament size and prizing are subject to change based on the number of total teams registered at the end of the registration period.
No changes are able to be made to any tournament rosters (players, usernames, etc.) after registration has been completed. In general, players cannot change their Gamertags or PSNs after registration ends. Rarely, a change will be permitted, but this is on a case-by-case basis and subject to MLG’s sole discretion. Players must submit a Ticket requesting changes to Gamertags or PSNs if registration has ended. If there is an issue that requires a Gamertag or PSN to be changed and it is after registration ends, the player will need to submit a Ticket requesting the change. An Online Tournament Admin, or other MLG employee, will review the request and decide whether or not to allow the change.
All participants must be legal residents of North America. Participants are limited to only one (1) prize per household per Tournament. Employees of MLG, the Tournament's participating sponsors and their advertising agencies, and members of the immediate family of any such persons, are not eligible to participate and win. All credit purchases are final and cannot be refunded. In the event that you do not make it into a tournament, your credits will be refunded, but as stated, credit purchases are final.
Users must utilize their own unique username for competing on GameBattles. This unique username must have been registered on GameBattles personally by you, the user. The registered username must contain the correct and complete Name, Address, and Email of the user. If a false Name, Address, or Email was entered, the user voids the privilege to participate in the event and or receive any prizes.
As a user, you are personally responsible for accepting any invitation to a team. If you do not personally accept a team invitation, you may be disqualified from competing. You also forfeit the ability to receive a prize.
User is prohibited from sharing account information stored on GameBattles with another person for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to the following: usernames, passwords, gamertags, email accounts, etc. If another person accesses your account, you may be disqualified from the event and removed from GameBattles. This includes giving out your password to allow others to account recover you XBL Gamertag or PSN.
Playoff Bracket Matches
The Playoff Bracket will be a Best of 5 Game Match, Double Elimination Bracket.
Once one Team wins 3 Games, the Match is over.
Game Types will be set for each Round of the Playoff Bracket (See Playoff Bracket Game Types).
Each Match will consist of 2 Capture the Flag, 2 Search and Destroy, and 1 Demolition Game.
After losing a Match, Teams will fall into the Loser's Bracket.
A Match loss in the Loser's Bracket will result in elimination from the Playoff Bracket.
A Team’s Playoff Bracket Seed will be equivalent to their Standings Rank at the end of the Ladder.
If Teams are scheduled to play each other for a 2nd time in the Playoff Bracket, their Match will expand to a Best of 11, include the previous Match, and pick up where that Match left off. For example, if Team A beat Team B 3 Games to 0 in the Winner's Bracket, the Best of 11 will resume with Game 4 and Team A leading 3 Games to 0. If Games 4 and/or 5 of the Winner's Bracket Match were not played, they must be played first with Host for each Game going to the Team that would’ve hosted in the Winner's Bracket. The Team that won the first Match must Host Game 11. The lower seeded Team must choose 1 Game to Host from Games 6-10. Then, the higher seeded Team must choose 2 Games to Host from Games 6-10. The lower seeded Team must Host the Games that weren’t chosen from Games 6-10.
If Teams are scheduled to play a Best of 11 Game Match, Games 4 and 5 have not been played, and the Hosts of the Games in the previous Match can’t be determined, the higher seeded Team must choose to Host Game 4 or 5. The lower seeded Team must Host the Game that wasn’t chosen. If Teams are scheduled to play a Best of 11 Game Match, only Game 5 has not been played, and the Hosts of the Games in the previous Match can’t be determined, the higher seeded Team must Host Game 5.
The Game Types for a Best of 11 Game Match will be scheduled by the Staff in order to ensure that a Game Type isn’t repeated.
If the Teams scheduled to play each other in the Finals have not yet played against each other in the Playoff Bracket, a Match must be played using the Finals Game Types. If the Team that came from the Winner's Bracket wins the Match, they will win the Online Event. If the Team that came from the Loser's Bracket wins the Match, a tiebreaking Match must be played using the Winner's Bracket Finals Game Types. The winner of a tiebreaking Match will win the Online Event. Before the start of the Finals, the Team that came from the Winners Bracket must choose the Match during which they will Host three Games and the Match during which they will Host two Games (See Host Rule #2).
If a proposed rescheduling of the Match time has not been agreed upon, the Match is required to be played at the scheduled Match time.
Leaders from opposing Teams can reschedule a Match. In order for a Match to be officially rescheduled, a Challenge must be accepted for a different Match time.
Teams should contact an Admin if they encounter any problems scheduling or playing their Match. In order to get a Forfeit win, Teams should contact an Admin and invite them into the Private Match, so that they can confirm that the Team was online at the scheduled time. In order to get a Forfeit win, in the absence of an Admin see Reporting Rule #3.
** If a Match isn’t played, and neither Team submits a Ticket requesting the Forfeit win, the Match win will be determined by Staff.
** If a Match isn’t played and both Teams submit a Ticket requesting the Forfeit win, but neither can prove that they were signed into Xbox Live at the scheduled Match time, the Match win will be determined by Staff.
** If a Match is played, both Teams claim that they won, but neither Team has proof, the Match win will be determined by Staff.
SETTINGS
The default settings specified in these rules can be changed, but only if an option is available in the challenge. The staff will support no other agreements, (i.e. verbal, AIM, email). So unless specified otherwise in the match details, these default rules will be followed.
The following settings apply to all GameBattles matches, regardless of the Game Mode.
Spectating: Disabled (Does not apply for Search and Destroy). Spectating is to be Enabled when a Staff Member is present to spectate the match.
Friendly Fire: Enabled
Forced Respawns: Enabled
Wave Spawn Delay: None
Respawn Delay: None (Does not apply to Sabotage, Capture the Flag, Domination, and Demolition)
Radar Always On: Challenge Option
Max Health: Normal
Health Regeneration: Normal
Kill Cam: Enabled
Headshots Only: Disabled
Third Person View: Challenge Option
Allow Perks: Challenge Option
Killstreak Rewards: Challenge Option
Number of Lives: Unlimited (Does not apply to Search and Destroy.)
Join in Progress: Not Allowed
Hardcore Mode: Challenge Option
The following settings are specific to each Game Mode, so please read them carefully before setting up the server.
Team Deathmatch
Points to Win: 5000
Round Timer: 10 Minutes
Search and Destroy
Round Length: 3 Minutes
Bomb Timer: 45 Seconds
Number of lives: 1 Life
Plant Time: 7.5 Seconds
Defuse Time: 7.5 Seconds
Multi Bomb: Disabled
Score Limit: 4 Points
Round Switch: Every Round
Spectator: Team Only
Sabotage
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Bomb Timer: 45 Seconds
Plant Time: 5 Seconds
Defuse Time: 5 Seconds
Respawn Delay: 7.5
Shared Bomb Timer: No
Note: In the event of a tie, the game will go into Overtime to determine the winner. If the Overtime results in a Draw, the map must be replayed until a winner is decided.
Domination
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Score Limit: Unlimited
Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
Capture The Flag
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Score Limit: Unlimited
Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
Note: In the event of a tie, the game will go into Overtime to determine the winner. If the Overtime results in a Draw, the map must be replayed until a winner is decided.
Demolition
Time Limit: 3 Minutes
Round Switch: Every Round
Bomb Timer: 30 Seconds
Plant Time: 5 Seconds
Defuse Time: 5 Seconds
Extra Time: 2 Minutes
Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
Headquarters
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Score Limit: Unlimited
HQ Lifetime: 1 Minute
HQ Activate Delay: 30 Seconds
If any of the above settings are incorrect, the hosting team forfeits that map. The team hosting is responsible to ensure all setting are correct prior to beginning any map. If the settings are incorrect, the map needs to end and the next map needs to be played. The team that was not hosting is responsible for obtaining valid proof to show that the hosting team did not have the settings correct. A ticket with valid proof must be submitted immediately after the match has been completed.
MLG VARIANT SETTINGS
All of the Settings changes that were made to the default Game Modes (Search and Destroy, Capture the Flag, and Demolition) are listed below. Settings that are not listed below should not be changed from their default state.
Maps and Modes
Highrise - Search and Destroy
Highrise - Capture the Flag
Highrise - Demolition
Invasion - Search and Destroy
Invasion - Capture the Flag
Invasion - Demolition
Karachi - Search and Destroy
Scrapyard - Search and Destroy
Scrapyard - Capture the Flag
Scrapyard - Demolition
Terminal - Search and Destroy
Terminal - Capture the Flag
Terminal - Demolition
Game Settings
Join in Progress: Not Allowed
Spectating: Disabled (Does not apply for Search and Destroy). Spectating is to be Enabled when a Staff Member is present to spectate the match.
Friendly Fire: Enabled
Forced Respawn: Enabled
Wave Spawn Delay: None
Radar Always On: Disabled
Max Health: Normal
Health Regeneration: Normal
KillCam: Enabled
Headshots Only: Disabled
Allow Perks: Enabled
Killstreak Rewards: Disabled
Number of Lives: Unlimited (Does not apply to Search and Destroy)
3rd Person: Disabled
Hardcore Mode: Disabled
The following settings are specific to each Game Mode, so please read them carefully before setting up the server.
Search and Destroy
Round Length: 2.5 Minutes
Bomb Timer: 45 Seconds
Number of lives: 1 Life
Plant Time: 7.5 Seconds
Defuse Time: 7.5 Seconds
Multi Bomb: Disabled
Score Limit: 4 Points
Round Switch: Every Round
Capture the Flag
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Score Limit: Unlimited
Respawn Delay: 7.5 Seconds
Note: In the event of a tie, the Overtime tie-breaker will not be used, the map must be replayed until a winner is found.
Demolition
Time Limit: 3 Minutes
Round Switch: Every Round
Bomb Timer: 45 Seconds
Plant Time: 5 Seconds
Defuse Time: 5 Seconds
Extra Time: 2 Minutes
Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
Banned Weapons
Grenade Launcher
Claymore
C4
Secondary Launchers
Blast Shield
Tactical Insertion
Riot Shield
Shotguns
Akimbo on all Secondary Weapons
Banned Perks
Bling
One Man Army
Note: Copycat must be used as the Death Streak
To play a match using MLG Variant Gameplay, you must first select the "MLG Variant" custom mapset from the drop-down. If this is not selected, maps that are not included in the MLG Variant Gameplay may be randomized and cannot be played. You must submit a ticket to have that match removed.
Second, you must select the "Yes - Use MLG Variant Gameplay" option from the MLG Variant Gameplay section. If this was not selected, the match will not be played with MLG Variant Gameplay and would use the settings found under "Settings" in the Settings section above.
Your selection for all options below the MLG Variant Gameplay section will not matter. All required settings for MLG Variant Gameplay are listed above in the "Settings" section and must be used.
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MATCH REQUIREMENTS
Prior to beginning a match, each player from both teams must go to the Xbox Live Dashboard. Both teams must be able to capture video or picture proof that each opponent player was at the Dashboard prior to the match. Please follow the below steps.
For 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 Matches:
Both teams must meet with their correct number of players in the game lobby. This is in accordance with rule number 11 under the Matches section below.
Both teams need to have one or more people dedicated to collecting proof.
The hosting team should create a Party Chat and invite in all players from both teams.
The hosting team, while in the party chat, is to leave the game lobby and go to the Xbox Live Dashboard.
The non-hosting team is to capture proof that each member of the hosting team went to the Dashboard by taking pictures or video of the players' statuses changing. The status should be changing to reveal when players are switching to the Dashboard.
The team that was not hosting is to leave the game lobby and go to the Dashboard to allow the hosting team to gather proof.
The hosting team is to re-enter or recreate the game lobby if needed.
The team that was not hosting must then return to the game lobby.
For 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, and 8v8 Matches:
Both teams must meet with their correct number of players in the game lobby. This is in accordance with rule number 11 under the Matches section below.
Both teams need to have one or more people dedicated to collecting proof. Teams must coordinate with each proof gatherer to add each other to their Friend’s lists. This will allow the people gathering proof to see if players go to the Xbox Live Dashboard.
The hosting team is to leave the game lobby and go to the Dashboard.
The non-hosting team is to capture proof that each member of the hosting team went to the Dashboard by taking pictures or video of the players' statuses changing. The status should be changing to reveal when players are switching to the Dashboard.
The hosting team is to re-enter or recreate the game lobby if needed.
The team that was not hosting is to leave the game lobby and go to the Dashboard to allow the hosting team to gather proof.
The team that was not hosting must then return to the game lobby.
Once both teams have gathered proof that their opponents have visited the Xbox Live Dashboard, the match can begin. If either team refuses to comply with these instructions, please contact a Staff member over Live Support for assistance.
If no one is available on Live Support, immediately submit a ticket informing us of the player(s) that would not comply with this rule. Include any proof that you have.
** No player can enter a game mid-map. If a player drops mid-map during a non kill dependent game, the team that lost the player must play shorthanded for the remainder of that map. After the map is over, the new/returning player can join the game lobby but he/she must follow the instructions above for visiting the Dashboard prior to the next map starting. A definition of what a kill dependent game mode is can be found in rule #9 under Matches.
For a GameBattles match to be played, this rule must be followed. Tickets that claim a “Wall Hack” was used will no longer be reviewed. By playing the match, you are telling us that these rules were followed prior to the start of the match; therefore, any tickets submitted after the match with claims of “Wall Hack” will be closed immediately without review. It is your responsibility to follow the rules and comply with each stipulation.
False accusations or fake proof will result in a permanent ban from GameBattles.
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MATCHES
All matches must be played in their entirety unless both teams agree to postpone or cancel the match. Teams can play a best of 3 (first team to win 2 maps wins the match) or a best of 5 (first team to win 3 maps wins the match). If no selection is made, a Standard Ladder Match will be played best of 3 maps.
Randomized maps MUST be used. Users cannot pick maps or change options selected in the challenge details. The staff will support no other agreements, (i.e. verbal, AIM, email). Unless specified otherwise in the challenge details, these default rules will be followed.
The higher ranked team at match time will host the first map. The higher ranked team is the team ranked closer to “1” on the ladder. If there is a tie in rank (i.e. both are unranked), the Team ID closest to 0 will host first. The lower ranked team at match time will host the second map. This will alternate for each map until/if a tie breaker map is needed. If a tie breaker map is needed, the lower ranked team will host the final map.
The team that is not hosting will pick which side to play on.
A "Lag Test" must be completed prior to starting the match. This is a test round that does not count and uses the standard game settings that will be used during the match. For the lag test, a map that is not scheduled for play must be used. If the game lags during this test, a new host must be chosen. If both teams cannot find or agree upon an acceptable host, the match needs to be removed. To have the match removed, both teams need to submit tickets asking that the match be canceled.
Teams may not delay the match for more than 5 minutes between each map. If a team delays the start for longer than 5 minutes between maps, they will forfeit that map. The team that did not delay must submit a ticket with valid proof showing that this delay did occur. First, the match must be completed and the scores must be reported correctly. Do not dispute the match on purpose. After the match is complete, submit a ticket containing the URL link of the proof.
If a player/host disconnects during the initial launch of a map, the map will be restarted. The initial launch is defined as within the first 30 seconds or before the first kill. If both teams disagree over when the disconnection took place, video proof must be provided. First, the match must be completed and the scores must be reported correctly. The URL link of the proof must be submitted in a ticket once the match is completed.
If the host disconnects after the map has started, the host's team forfeits that map. After the map has started is after 30 seconds or after the first kill. If both teams disagree over when the disconnection took place, video proof must be provided. First, the match must be completed and the scores must be reported correctly. The URL link of the proof must be submitted in a ticket once the match is completed.
A "Kill Dependent Game Mode," often referred to as Deathmatch, Sharpshooter or Slayer, is a game mode whose winner is decided by the overall number of kills, or points gained from kills. Because this mode relies on the number of players present, a team can never play shorthanded when playing this mode. A Team that loses a player during this game mode, after the first kill has occurred, forfeits that map.
If a team loses players during a map, they can find eligible substitutes prior to beginning the next map. For a “Kill Dependent Game Mode”, a team can never play shorthanded.Teams are allowed a 5 minute grace period to find eligible substitutes between maps. Please follow the steps in rule number 6 if the match is delayed longer than 5 minutes between maps.
A team can start a map shorthanded unless it is for a "Kill Dependent Game Mode"(for a description of what a "Kill Dependent Game Mode" is, please see above). You can only be shorthanded by one player. For example, in a 4v4, a team can start a map with 3 players. If you are missing more than one player, you cannot start a map. This rule applies to all matches except for 1v1s.
We highly recommend that all players appear offline during their match. Users are not to dispute a match on purpose if the other team did not appear offline. If random players enter the room, ask them to leave. If they leave immediately without disrupting the match, the match can continue. If the player disrupts the match, the match is to resume from the score at which the player(s) entered.
We strongly recommend that you set your Friends List to "Private".
If a map results in a tie, the map will be replayed with the same sides and settings.
Deliberate and repeated team-killing or committing suicide on purpose during Team Deathmatch will result in a forfeit of the map. If a team is accused of violating this rule, the accuser must provide valid video proof. First, the match must be completed and the scores must be reported correctly. The URL link of the proof must be submitted in a ticket once the match is completed. An Admin has the ability to overturn the match if valid proof is provided.
Leaving a Demolition match during the second round will result in a forfeit of the map.
