Eligibility and Validation

• Competitors must be legal residents or citizens of the UAE.
• Competitors must be 16 years or older in order to participate from the tournament starting date.
• Any participant under the age of 18 will require parental consent which may be requested by the organizer at any time.
• Any account that has been previously banned from any game listed in our tournament/event for any misconduct will not be permitted to join and will result in immediate disqualification.
• During the online registration process, the players will have to include a valid Emirates ID number in addition to a valid UAE mobile number which must be active for players to receive an OTP on. 
• Players during all qualifiers will need to attend with the physical Emirates ID in order to compete. This will be part of the check-in process at all live events. 
• All Players must record their gameplay during the duration of the tournament, If the organizers request a video recording of a game and the player can't provide it, they will then be disqualified immediately for failing to provide the recording.

* The organizer reserves the right to request documentation proof in the form of a valid civil ID or its equivalent from players. The request will be done by email or phone. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the player being automatically disqualified.

* The tournament rules may be subject to change at short notice on the spot.

*These may be subject to change at any time before the tournament. Please refer to the tournament guidelines, rules, and conditions before the match time.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

• Any rule being broken may lead to disciplinary action. This action will be at the discretion of the organizer, Zawaya Gaming, and the situation will be taken into account. Punishment may include, but not be limited to, forfeits, replays, penalty points, kicks, temporary and permanent bans.
• All participants in any competition will be required to uphold the highest standards and observe common sportsmanship. Racism will NOT be tolerated. If you are seen to be racist in any capacity, then you will have action taken against you. Being abusive in any way towards fellow players or admins will also result in disciplinary action.
• The event organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant for violation of the terms and conditions or disruptive behavior.
• Any form of cheating, glitching, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a forfeit of a Match Ban, or Ban from Events. 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 Game, forfeit of a Match, Verbal Warning or Ban from Events.
• All players MUST be contactable via email and phone number.
• No warm-up or practice games are permitted once the bracket is made live. Players must play at their designated time slots. Playing at a different time slot is not permitted unless approved by the organizer “Zawaya Gaming” in writing.
• Prizes will be distributed to winners 30 days after the conclusion of eUAEPL 2024

* In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.

* The organizer reserves the right to request documentation proof in the form of a Valid ID or similar from players. The request will be done by Email or Phone. Failure to submit the requested documents, will result in the player being automatically disqualified.

* The tournament rules may be subject to change at short notice on the spot.

EVIDENCE - INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS, AND RECORDED VIDEO

• Players are expected to collect evidence of messages sent and received, as well as the final score at the end of every match.
• Failure to produce sufficient evidence of rule breaking will result in the opponent being put through to the next round.
• Evidence is expected to be time and date stamped, showing your opponent’s GT and in video format. Photo evidence is only acceptable for messages sent and received.
• Competitors are advised to record their games at all times in case review is needed

In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.

HOST

• If you are unable to connect to your opponent you must contact an admin ASAP. Failure to connect may result in disqualification for both players after 60 minutes. If an admin has been advised, both players will have the remainder of the round to connect or both players will be removed. Ultimately, the decision to qualify or disqualify a player is done by the organizer.
• When having problems with connection, we advise both players to contact an admin and then to Unfriend your opponent, reset your PC/Console, reset your routers and then re-add each other on to your friends list.
• If you or your opponent lags out during the match; the match must be re-started, however, the score and time at the point when the player disconnected shall still stand and will be taken into consideration once match is over.

In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.

REPORTING

• Both players must report the Match results within 10 minutes of its completion.
• To report the Match results, players must report the Match Score accurately, along with a clear image for proof. The Match Score can then be reported i.e. 3-0 or 3-1, etc.
• If both Players enter the result differently, a member of the Admin Team will be notified of the discrepancy and will intervene. The result will then be adjusted upon conclusion of the dispute.
• Players found to be deliberately misentering results WILL face disciplinary action from the organizer.
• If a Match is not played, and neither player reports a No Show, both players will be removed after the round has ended.

In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.

GENERAL RULES

• Competitors will need to add each other as friends in the game.
• All players MUST message their opponent to ensure both players are ready for the match, which is to be played at the designated time.
• A player has 20 minutes from when they have an opponent to start the match, failure to do so will result in a forfeit.
• It is the player's responsibility to check Gamertags / PSN ID before the fixture is played to make sure that all players are eligible to play.
• In case of a dispute, players must file a complaint to the organizer before the match is complete.

These may be subject to change at any time prior to the tournament. Please refer to the tournament guidelines, rules and conditions in the game card  prior to the game time.

RECORDING AND VIDEO RIGHTS

• It is mandatory for all players taking part in the tournament to record their matches. Zawaya Gaming and its Partners hold all rights to use all streamed/recorded footage during and after the event.
• Players must record all games they play during the qualifiers and playoffs.
• Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to disqualification
• The tournament rules may be subject to change at short notice or on the spot.
• Every Participant acknowledges the right for the Administration to modify the rules and regulations for adjustments at any time without notice and if necessary overrule those to ensure fair play and integrity throughout the Tournament.

ORGANIZER’S AUTHORITY

• The event organizers have the final say on all matters pertaining to the event.
• Any disputes or issues will be resolved by the organizers, and their decisions are considered final.

 

Please refer to the rules of the tournament on the tournament page, or send your questions to: info@euaepl.com