Standoff 2 Esports Global Rules

9.3. During the organization and conduct of the Tournament, it is not allowed to: distribute advertisements and other materials containing profanity in any language; offensive, threatening, obscene, or defamatory materials; materials that propagandize illegal activities or behavior; information that contains or justifies extremism, terrorism, fascism, or other radical ideologies; materials that contain information with religious, social, racist, sexist, or political connotations; information that has sexual references, including references to any aspect of sexual orientation, or that has erotic or pornographic features.

9.4. During the organization and conduct of the Tournament, it is not allowed to distribute advertisements and other materials that contain information that demonstrates technical means of circumventing the protective mechanisms of the Game, obtain illegal advantages when using the Game ("cheats"), demonstrate technical vulnerabilities of the Game ("bugs"), as well as other activities not directly approved by the Accelerator in regarding the Game.

15.1. Sponsors (for both Tournaments and Teams participating in Tournaments) may be individuals or legal entities duly incorporated in accordance with the legislation of their country of residence.

15.2. Persons applying for the status of a Sponsor must comply with the requirements of these Regulations.

15.3. Sponsors cannot be:

15.3.1. Individuals:

15.3.1.1. Minors, as defined by the legislation of the country of their permanent residence.

15.3.1.2. Persons recognized as legally incompetent (or with limited legal capacity).

15.3.1.3. Persons who are prohibited from engaging in entrepreneurial activities by a court decision.

15.3.1.4. Persons that are subject to any other restrictions on the disposal of property in accordance with the legislation of the country of their permanent residence or a court decision.

15.3.2. Legal entities (business entities)

15.3.2.1. Business entities for which a decision on liquidation has been made, but the liquidation procedure has not been completed.

15.3.2.2. Business entities for which proceedings on economic insolvency (bankruptcy) are being conducted or that are recognized as economically insolvent (bankrupt).

15.3.2.3. Business entities engaged in commercial activities:

- In the field of manufacturing alcoholic beverages.

- In the field of tobacco production.

- In the field of producing, distributing, or promoting erotic or pornographic products (materials).

- In a field that directly competes with the activities of the Copyright Holder (in the development and distribution of mobile games in the Shooter genre).

- In the field of organizing, conducting, providing, or promoting gambling (casinos—including online—betting, betting games, or slot machines), as well as bookmaking activities, except in cases where the activities of such business entities are carried out on the basis of a license (or other permit of a state body) obtained in accordance with the established procedure in the territory of the Tournament, or the permanent location of the sponsored Team.

- In the field of organizing online betting, opening loot boxes, or distributing in-game currency or in-game objects.

15.3.2.4. Business entities whose commercial activities in any way violate the legislation of the country of registration or the country of the Tournament, the requirements of these Regulations, the Terms of Service of the Game, or other agreements concluded with the Copyright Holder;

15.3.3. Persons (both individuals and legal entities, including beneficiaries, managers, directors, shareholders, affiliates, or members of other management bodies) who are subject to economic sanctions, which means any economic or financial sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or any other body, department, or agency of the Government of the United States, the United Nations, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any Member State of the European Union, are not entitled to be a Sponsor.

15.3.4. Persons (both individuals and legal entities) who violate the exclusive rights of the Copyright Holder in any form are not entitled to be a Sponsor.

15.4. The Copyright Holder independently and unilaterally determines the applicability of the restrictions set forth in this Section to the intended Sponsor.

15.5. The Tournament Organizer is obliged to provide the Copyright Holder with information about the proposed Sponsors for approval before concluding any kind of sponsorship agreements. If the Copyright Holder decides that a person is not eligible to be a Sponsor, the Tournament Organizer is not entitled to involve such a person in sponsoring the Tournament, or limit the participation of the Team for whose Sponsor such a decision was made in Tournaments.

"Alternative Account (Alt, Twink)" means a Participant's secondary account created in the Game.

"In-game Objects" means virtual objects in Games by AXLEBOLT LTD, including packs of items, in-game currency, weapons, etc., with the right to use them granted to Participants while using the Games.

"Game/Games" means downloadable software in the form of games developed and/or published by AXLEBOLT LTD, including Standoff 2 game for mobile devices on Android and iOS operating systems.

"Team Captain" means a Participant that is an official leader among Participants on the same Team and that represents the Team's interests before third parties.

"Team" means a group of Participants that are interested in achieving a successful result in the Tournament through the efforts of each Participant and that have formed a stable team to attain the said goals. The Team may have its own name and logos.

"Clan Leader" means a key person on the Tournament Team that is responsible for the selection of members and organization within a particular clan. The Clan Leader is fully responsible for the Team on behalf of the clan throughout the Tournament. The same person may act as both a Team Captain and Clan Leader.

"Tournament Organizer" means an individual or a legal entity that acts as an initiator or authorized person who is responsible for the arrangement of the Tournament.

"Right Holder (AXLEBOLT LTD)" means AXLEBOLT LTD (Cyprus), a company that grants limited rights to use the Game during the Tournament.

"Prize" means property or proprietary right that the Teammates can gain if they achieve the result with due regard to the Game features, the Studio Rules, and the Tournament Rules during the Tournament, and provided that the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules are observed. The Prize can also include In-game Objects added to an in-game account for winning Teammates.

"Studio Rules" means these Esports Rules developed by the Right Holder for Tournament Organizers and treated as an official code of rules and procedures for an esports event associated with the Games by AXLEBOLT LTD. These Studio Rules set out the basic provisions relating to record management, as well as internal and external situations that pertain to the Tournament. The Studio Rules mean a public agreement, conditions of which are fully accepted by the Tournament Organizer.

"Tournament Rules" means a document to be developed by the Tournament Organizer for any particular Tournament. Tournament Rules include a code of fundamental rules that regulate the holding, organization, and coverage of the Tournament.

"Sponsor" means an individual or a legal entity that finances the Tournament.

"Judge" means a representative of the Tournament Organizer who is responsible for the holding of matches between Participants and makes sure that the Tournament Rules and the Studio Rules are observed during the Tournament.

"Tournament" means an esports event relating to AXLEBOLT LTD Games that is held either face-to-face or remotely by the Tournament Organizer pursuant to the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules.

"Teammate" means a player who has registered to participate in the Tournament as part of the Team and who has been approved by the Tournament Organizer.

"Participant" means a player willing to take part in the Tournament.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS

1.1. These Studio Rules that set out the rules of holding and taking part in the Tournaments, as well as rules of conduct for Participants throughout the Tournaments, apply to all Tournaments in respect of Standoff 2 game where the Right Holder does not act as the Tournament Organizer directly.

1.2. By arranging the Tournaments, making preparations for the Tournaments, or holding the Tournaments, the Tournament Organizer agrees to the Studio Rules. The Tournament Rules must fully meet the requirements contained in the Studio Rules.

1.3. By taking part in the Tournaments (by way of registration or by otherwise expressing their will to take part in the Tournament), each Participant agrees to the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules.

1.4. Only Teammates who have reached the age of 14 (or over if so required by the applicable laws) can take part in the Tournaments. If the Participant has not reached the age of 18 or other age of majority pursuant to the applicable laws, it is a minor's legal representative who undertakes to read the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules and to accept the conditions. By giving the Tournament Organizer or AXLEBOLT LTD consent for the participation of the Participant who hasn't reached the age of majority in the Tournament, the minor's legal representative confirms that they have read and understood the conditions, accept the conditions, and allow the Participant who hasn't reached the age of majority to participate in the Tournament. The legal representative of the Participant who is a minor undertakes to make sure that the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules are observed by such Participant, and is responsible for such Participant's actions during the Tournament. It is the Tournament Organizer that undertakes to ensure that consent from minors' legal representatives is obtained.

1.5. AXLEBOLT LTD reserves the right to change the Studio Rules at any time. By observing or by continuing to observe the conditions to accept the Studio Rules as contained in clauses 1.2 and 1.3, the Participant and the Tournament Organizer agree to the updated version of the Studio Rules.

2. LICENSE AGREEMENT OF AXLEBOLT LTD

2.1. Each Participant, Tournament Organizer, Judge, and their representatives undertake to fully abide by the User Agreement and the Privacy Policy of AXLEBOLT LTD.

2.2. The Studio Rules complement but do not replace the User Agreement of AXLEBOLT LTD.

2.3. Once the Studio Rules are approved, the Tournament Organizer is granted a revocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use the Games in the territory of the country where the Tournament is played, for as long as the Tournament is played, and for the purpose of the Tournament, and pursuant to the features approved by AXLEBOLT LTD.

3. CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE

3.1. Any Tournament Organizer willing to get support from AXLEBOLT LTD in order for the Tournament to be arranged must prove that the Tournament Organizer will be able to ensure that the project is created at an adequate level, with the following criteria to be met:

3.2. Provided that the foregoing criteria are met, the Tournament Organizer submits an application for the Tournament with reference to information on the format, date, amount of funding, and requested support to AXLEBOLT LTD (may be sent in any form). Tournament organization activities can start only after approval from AXLEBOLT LTD is received (may be sent in any form).

3.3. Should the Tournament Organizer fail to discharge their obligations in a timely manner or to duly discharge their obligations, or should fraud or attempted fraud be found, AXLEBOLT LTD may exclude the Tournament Organizer from the list of authorized organizers and deprive such Tournament Organizer of the opportunity of getting support from AXLEBOLT LTD in the future.

4. TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER'S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

4.1. The Tournament Organizer undertakes to:

4.2. The Tournament Organizer is entitled to:

5. FORMAT OF TOURNAMENTS

5.1. The maximum number of rounds played on the map is 25.

5.2. The competitive pool of maps used in the tournament is determined by AXLEBOLT LTD before the start of the tournament.

5.3. The order of selection of picks and bans by teams is determined randomly, for example, by drawing lots.

5.4. The bo1 series map pool is formed by alternately removing three maps by each Participant of the match.

5.4.1 The remaining map will be played as the last map, which was not chosen by any of the teams.

5.5. The map pool of the bo3 series is formed by alternately removing one map by each Participant of the match, then alternately choosing one map for the battle by each side, then alternately removing one map by each Participant of the match, and then alternately choosing one map by each side for the battle.

5.5.1 The remaining map will be played as the last map, which was not chosen by any of the teams.

5.6. The map pool of the bo5 series is formed by alternately removing one map by each Participant of the match, and then alternately choosing two maps for the battle by each side from the remaining ones.

5.6.1. The remaining map will be played as the last map, which was not chosen by any of the teams.

5.7. All matches will be held with the use of the latest version of Standoff 2 game. Each Participant undertakes to have the most up-to-date version of the Game from the official application store.

5.7.1. If the Game content is updated during the Tournament, players are not allowed to update the game until the updates are released on all operating systems.

6. PARTICIPANTS AND TEAMS

6.1. No persons acting as employees of the Tournament Organizer are allowed to take part in the Tournament as Participants.

6.2. Each Participant undertakes to fully complete their profile on the Tournament platform used by organizers or to provide all necessary personal information (including passport details) in any other form.

6.3. The Team Captain shall also provide additional information on their Team and clan: clan profiles on all internet resources, Clan Leader's full name and contact details.

6.4. If so requested by AXLEBOLT LTD, a copy of documents setting out information about the Team Captain, Clan Leader, and Participants must be provided so as to ensure that the game is fair throughout the Tournament and future Tournaments, and to ensure that the Prize can be awarded to winners if such Prize is awarded by AXLEBOLT LTD directly.

6.5. The game is played by two Teams of 5 key players and of up to 2 stand-ins. A list of Teammates must be submitted to the Tournament Organizers within the time frame that was approved for registration.

6.6. A member of both the main and reserve team (stand-in) may not be listed as part of another team competing at the Tournament.

In case of violation of the provisions of clause 6.6., all teams that contain the infringing persons will be disqualified from the Tournament in full.

6.7. No list of Teammates may be changed throughout the Tournament, unless otherwise envisaged by the Tournament Rules.

6.8. No Participants can be substituted throughout the Tournament save for the circumstances that objectively prevent the Participant from taking part in the Tournament, which is supported by documents (illness, difficult family circumstances, and other circumstances, provided that the appropriate letter or written notice from legal representatives is provided).

6.9. The list of Participants taking part in the Tournament is the same as that submitted by the Team at the time of registration.

6.10. The Team name and logos must conform to generally accepted standards of societal morality.

6.10.1. The Team name and logos must not contain the following elements:

a) Offensive, derogatory, discriminatory, or obscene terms and expressions, including but not limited to words or phrases related to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or abuse of children or animals.

b) Any terms or images of a pornographic, sexually explicit, or obscene nature.

c) Words or expressions that could be interpreted as calls for or propaganda of violence, hatred, hostility, or discrimination.

d) Brand names, trademarks, and service marks (or other applicable identifying marks in civil circulation) of betting companies, totalizators, or their equivalents.

e) Words or expressions that violate the laws of the Russian Federation or other countries where the Tournament is held.

f) Other intellectual property objects that violate the rights of third parties.

6.10.2. All Team names and logos are subject to review and approval by the Tournament Organizer before the official registration of the Team.

6.10.3. In case the name and/or symbols do not meet the requirements, the Team must propose a new name and/or symbols that comply with these rules within the timeframe set by the Organizer.

6.10.4. Changing the Team name and/or logos after registration is allowed only with the approval of the Tournament Organizer.

6.10.5. In case of violation of these rules, the Team may be disqualified or deprived of the right to participate in the Tournament.

6.10.6. If the Team name and/or violate the laws of the place where the Tournament is held or infringe the rights of third parties, the Team is responsible for this violation and must compensate for any possible damages to the Organizer and/or Right Holder.

6.10.7. The Rights Holder has the final decision-making authority regarding the admissibility of the Team's name. Any doubts arising from the name selection must be coordinated with the Right Holder.

7. PRIZES

7.1. Winning Teammates whose Team is announced pursuant to the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules may obtain a Prize if such Prize can be awarded in accordance with the Tournament Rules.

7.2. If the Prize is awarded to the Teammate by AXLEBOLT LTD directly, the Tournament Organizer does not act as a tax agent.

7.3. AXLEBOLT LTD, Tournament Organizer, may refuse the Participant, Team Captain, or Clan Leader the Prize if, according to AXLEBOLT LTD, Tournament Organizer, they were in breach of or attempted to breach the Studio Rules or the Tournament Rules through cheating, deception, hacking, threats, bullying, or other unfair practices in respect of AXLEBOLT LTD, Tournament Organizer, or other Participants and Clan Leaders.

7.4. Prizes are awarded as they are without any guarantees. No right to obtain the Prize can be transferred to any other person. Prizes that are not treated as money cannot be exchanged for money. No Participants are entitled to compensation if the actual value of the Prize at the time when it is awarded is not the same as the initial market value. A winning Participant is not entitled to change the Prize, however, AXLEBOLT LTD, if there are reasonable grounds, may (but is not under obligation) change the Prize for the Prize of equal or greater value.

8. PROHIBITED CONDUCT DURING REGISTRATION OF TEAMS TO TAKE PART IN TOURNAMENTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR TOURNAMENTS

8.1. Tournament Participants are not allowed to:

8.2 Tournament Participants are obliged to play the game using devices that meet the following requirements:

8.3. Should it be found that restrictions envisaged by these Rules are broken, the Team will be disqualified in full.

9. PROHIBITED CONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT MATCHES

9.1. The following actions are strictly prohibited and may result in the Team or their Participants being disqualified, and may result in cooperation with the Tournament Organizer being terminated:

9.2. The Participant and/or the Team can be disqualified if so decided by the Tournament Organizer for the actions as follows:

9.3. During the organization and conduct of the Tournament, it is not allowed to: distribute advertisements and other materials containing profanity in any language; offensive, threatening, obscene, or defamatory materials; materials that propagandize illegal activities or behavior; information that contains or justifies extremism, terrorism, fascism, or other radical ideologies; materials that contain information with religious, social, racist, sexist, or political connotations; information that has sexual references, including references to any aspect of sexual orientation, or that has erotic or pornographic features.

9.4. During the organization and conduct of the Tournament, it is not allowed to distribute advertisements and other materials that contain information that demonstrates technical means of circumventing the protective mechanisms of the Game, obtain illegal advantages when using the Game ("cheats"), demonstrate technical vulnerabilities of the Game ("bugs"), as well as other activities not directly approved by the Accelerator in regarding the Game.

Teams and persons that are included in the blacklist cannot take part in the Tournaments. The Participant that broke the rules is included in the Tournament ban list, and their Team is issued with a warning. Should the Team be issued with 3 warnings, they will be included in the ban list. No Team can be excluded from the ban list unless approved by AXLEBOLT LTD.

10. MESSAGE OF VIOLATION OF RULES

10.1. Participants and Teams may notify the Tournament Organizer of any violation of rules as committed by Participants. Within 24 hours after the alleged violation, the Participant or the Team representative may lodge a complaint, and the Tournament Organizer undertakes to consider such a complaint.

10.2. Should the Team lodge a complaint after the said 24 hours, such a complaint will be considered in such manner as the Tournament Organizer may think fit.

10.3. Any disputes etc. not covered by the Studio Rules shall be resolved in such manner as the Judge may think fit, and they constitute a precedent for the Tournament.

10.4. It is the Tournament Organizer who takes the final decision in the event of disputes during the Tournament.

11. TECHNICAL DEFEAT

11.1. Should the list of Teammates be other than that registered, the Team will get a technical defeat.

11.2. All Team members undertake to arrive at the Tournament venue before the Tournament starts. If the Team is more than 10 minutes late, it will get a technical defeat.

11.3. Using the Game bugs etc. that make it possible to gain an unreasonable advantage during the Tournament may result in a technical defeat for the Team and Participants. Should a new bug be found by the Team, they undertake to advise the Judge thereof and refrain from subsequently using it in their matches.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

12.1. Tournament Organizers, Participants, Clan Leaders, and other persons are not allowed to use intellectual property items (trademarks, the name, industrial designs, etc.) owned by AXLEBOLT LTD without the prior consent of AXLEBOLT LTD beyond the rights granted pursuant to the User Agreement and the Studio Rules.

12.2. All Participants, Teams, and Clan Leaders agree that the Tournament Organizer and AXLEBOLT LTD may use any work arising during the Tournament, including in connection with or as a result of any creative activity of Participants, Clan Leaders, the registered gameplay created by them, names of characters and accounts created by Participants (nicknames) based on a royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license all over the world for information, PR, and other marketing purposes.

12.3. All Participants, Teams, and Clan Leaders agree that the Tournament Organizer and AXLEBOLT LTD may use, on a continuous basis, trademarks and service marks owned by them all over the world for information, PR, and other marketing purposes.

13. TOURNAMENT COVERAGE RULES

13.1. The Tournament is covered on different sites approved by the Tournament Organizer and pursuant to the Studio Rules. The Tournaments are covered on such sites as are approved by AXLEBOLT LTD in advance.

13.2. All Teams and Participants that take part in the Tournament agree that the Tournament will be broadcast in any form.

14. OTHER RULES

14.1. Teams, Participants, and Clan Leaders must fully observe the Studio Rules and the Tournament Rules.

14.2. If technical defeats exceed 50% of the total number of games during the Tournament, the Tournament results are held invalid and AXLEBOLT LTD provides no support.

14.3. Should the Participant or Clan be willing to put forward any proposals to make improvements, such proposals can be communicated to the Tournament Organizers. Information should only be provided on an individual basis by using the contact details posted by the Tournament Organizer.

15. SPONSORSHIP

15.1. Sponsors (for both Tournaments and Teams participating in Tournaments) may be individuals or legal entities duly incorporated in accordance with the legislation of their country of residence.

15.2. Persons applying for the status of a Sponsor must comply with the requirements of these Regulations.

15.3. Sponsors cannot be:

15.3.1. Individuals:

15.3.1.1. Minors, as defined by the legislation of the country of their permanent residence.

15.3.1.2. Persons recognized as legally incompetent (or with limited legal capacity).

15.3.1.3. Persons who are prohibited from engaging in entrepreneurial activities by a court decision.

15.3.1.4. Persons that are subject to any other restrictions on the disposal of property in accordance with the legislation of the country of their permanent residence or a court decision.

15.3.2. Legal entities (business entities)

15.3.2.1. Business entities for which a decision on liquidation has been made, but the liquidation procedure has not been completed.

15.3.2.2. Business entities for which proceedings on economic insolvency (bankruptcy) are being conducted or that are recognized as economically insolvent (bankrupt).

15.3.2.3. Business entities engaged in commercial activities:

- In the field of manufacturing alcoholic beverages.

- In the field of tobacco production.

- In the field of producing, distributing, or promoting erotic or pornographic products (materials).

- In a field that directly competes with the activities of the Copyright Holder (in the development and distribution of mobile games in the Shooter genre).

- In the field of organizing, conducting, providing, or promoting gambling (casinos—including online—betting, betting games, or slot machines), as well as bookmaking activities, except in cases where the activities of such business entities are carried out on the basis of a license (or other permit of a state body) obtained in accordance with the established procedure in the territory of the Tournament, or the permanent location of the sponsored Team.

- In the field of organizing online betting, opening loot boxes, or distributing in-game currency or in-game objects.

15.3.2.4. Business entities whose commercial activities in any way violate the legislation of the country of registration or the country of the Tournament, the requirements of these Regulations, the Terms of Service of the Game, or other agreements concluded with the Copyright Holder;

15.3.3. Persons (both individuals and legal entities, including beneficiaries, managers, directors, shareholders, affiliates, or members of other management bodies) who are subject to economic sanctions, which means any economic or financial sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or any other body, department, or agency of the Government of the United States, the United Nations, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any Member State of the European Union, are not entitled to be a Sponsor.

15.3.4. Persons (both individuals and legal entities) who violate the exclusive rights of the Copyright Holder in any form are not entitled to be a Sponsor.

15.4. The Copyright Holder independently and unilaterally determines the applicability of the restrictions set forth in this Section to the intended Sponsor.

15.5. The Tournament Organizer is obliged to provide the Copyright Holder with information about the proposed Sponsors for approval before concluding any kind of sponsorship agreements. If the Copyright Holder decides that a person is not eligible to be a Sponsor, the Tournament Organizer is not entitled to involve such a person in sponsoring the Tournament, or limit the participation of the Team for whose Sponsor such a decision was made in Tournaments.

16. SUPPORT FROM AXLEBOLT LTD

16.1. In order to provide support for the Tournament, AXLEBOLT LTD may:

17. CONFIDENTIALITY

17.1. Except where the appropriate prior consent is obtained, no confidential information provided by the Tournament Organizer and/or AXLEBOLT LTD, or by its business units, or subsidiaries by any means of communication may be disclosed by Participants to third parties if such disclosure relates to the Tournament, AXLEBOLT LTD, its business units, or subsidiaries.

18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

18.1. To the fullest extent allowed by the applicable laws, Participants or their legal representatives agree to:

18.2. AXLEBOLT LTD shall not be liable for:

18.3. AXLEBOLT LTD may at its discretion refuse support for the Tournaments and may revoke the license to use the Game.

The Privacy Policy of AXLEBOLT LTD sets out information on how AXLEBOLT LTD collects and uses players' personal data.