Rules & Regulations

1. General Community Guidelines

Respect is non-negotiable.

• Treat every player, organizer, and staff member with respect.
• Do not spam, scam, or mislead others on the platform.
• Do not impersonate organizers, staff, or other players.
• Use the platform for legitimate competition and community activity.

2. Account & Profile Rules

• Keep your account secure. You are responsible for activity under your login.
• Use accurate profile information needed for fair competition (e.g. in-game name where required).
• Do not create accounts solely to evade bans or manipulate results.
• Do not share accounts in a way that breaks tournament identity rules.

3. Tournament Participation Rules

• Register only if you can commit to the schedule and format.
• Follow the tournament’s registration, check-in, and eligibility requirements.
• One competitive identity per event unless the organizer explicitly allows otherwise.
• Read the event rules before the first matchday.

4. Match Rules

• Play the correct opponent, competition settings, and format listed for the match.
• Do not delay matches without a valid reason communicated in time.
• In-game settings must match the tournament specification.
• Agree on lobby host and side selection only as the event rules allow.

5. Scheduling & Deadlines

• Respect published matchday windows and deadlines.
• If you need a reschedule, contact the opponent and organizer as early as possible.
• Missing a deadline without approved extension may result in a default.
• Organizers should publish clear times in a timezone players can understand.

6. Result Submission

• Submit results honestly and on time through the platform when required.
• Both sides should confirm scores when the system asks for confirmation.
• Do not submit results for matches that were not played.
• If scores conflict, provide evidence and wait for organizer review.

7. Screenshot / Evidence Requirements

• Keep clear end-screen or score evidence until the matchday is finalized.
• Evidence should show score, players/teams, and relevant match context.
• Edited, cropped, or misleading evidence may be rejected.
• Organizers may request additional proof when disputes arise.

8. Disconnection Rules

• If a disconnect happens, follow the event’s reconnect / remake policy.
• Do not claim disconnects to reset unfavorable matches.
• Report disconnects promptly with available evidence.
• Repeated suspicious disconnects may be treated as misconduct.

9. Default Win / Loss Rules

• A default may be awarded if a player is absent past the allowed wait time.
• Organizers should state wait times clearly for each event.
• Defaults should be logged with a short reason.
• Appeals must include evidence of presence or agreed reschedule.

10. Cheating, Hacking & Exploitation

Cheating has no place on NepARENA.

• No cheats, hacks, third-party tools that alter fair play, or exploit abuse.
• No account boosting that violates event eligibility.
• No match-fixing or collusion.
• Cheating can lead to match forfeiture, event removal, or platform restrictions.

11. Toxicity, Harassment & Abuse

• No harassment, hate speech, threats, or targeted abuse.
• No doxxing or sharing private information without consent.
• Trash talk that crosses into personal attacks is not acceptable.
• Report abuse with context instead of escalating publicly.

12. Fair Play

• Compete honestly and accept legitimate results.
• Do not exploit bugs; report them to organizers or platform staff.
• Support a sportsmanlike environment for newcomers and veterans alike.

13. Player Responsibilities

• Know your match times and settings.
• Communicate clearly with opponents and organizers.
• Submit results and evidence as required.
• Follow both platform rules and event-specific rules.

14. Organizer Responsibilities

• Publish clear formats, rules, schedules, and prize information when applicable.
• Handle disputes with consistent standards.
• Avoid conflicts of interest when reviewing evidence.
• Use platform tools to keep fixtures and results transparent.

15. Reporting & Complaints

• Use in-app report tools or organizer channels when available.
• Include match ID/time, opponent, and evidence.
• False reports intended to harass may themselves be penalized.
• Serious safety issues should be escalated promptly.

16. Evidence Review

• Organizers/staff review available evidence before overturning a result.
• Decisions should be explained briefly to involved players when practical.
• Incomplete evidence may result in the original result standing.

17. Penalties & Disciplinary Actions

• Possible actions include warnings, score adjustments, defaults, event removal, or account restrictions.
• Severity depends on intent, repetition, and impact on others.
• Penalties aim to protect fair competition, not to punish mistakes unfairly.

18. Appeals

• Appeals should be submitted within the window set by the organizer or platform staff.
• Provide new or clearer evidence—not only disagreement.
• Final decisions after fair review should be respected.

19. Content / Posting Rules

• No illegal, explicit, or harmful content.
• No spam, scam links, or misleading promotions.
• Respect others’ media and intellectual property.
• Organizer announcements should stay relevant to the community.

20. Privacy & Safety Expectations

• Do not share others’ private data publicly.
• Be careful with personal information in profiles and chats.
• Report threats or safety concerns immediately.

21. Rule Updates

• Rules may be updated to improve clarity and fairness.
• Material changes should be reflected on this page.
• Continued use of the platform means you agree to follow the current published rules.