NobQtr & Team Mana Presents

QZONE GAMING CENTER CUP

Featuring Fortnite

THIS EVENT IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH, EPIC GAMES, INC. THE INFORMATION PLAYERS PROVIDE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO EVENT ORGANIZER AND NOT TO EPIC GAMES, INC.

In partnership with Qzone Gaming Center, Team Mana & NobQtr are proud to announce their first LAN Fortnite event with a cash prize! A 3000 QAR Cash Prize Pool will be split between the Top 3 Players of this tournament. Do you think you have what it takes to be crowned the champion of this tournament?!

This tournament will run on December 23, 2023. For more information on this tournament, please contact Team Mana or NobQtr on their social media handles: Team Mana on Instagram & X.com, NobQtr on Instagram & X.com. NOTE: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT.

Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023

Entry Fee: FREE (0 QAR)

Location: QZone Gaming Center, Abu Hamour (Doha, Qatar)
Schedule:

1. Introduction and Acceptance


1.1 Introduction


These Official Rules (“Rules”) govern all stages of the Qzone Gaming Center Cup ("Qzone Gaming Center Cup" or “Event”).


These Rules have been designed to ensure the integrity of competitive play of Fortnite (the “Game”) in connection with the Event, and are intended to promote vigorous competition and to help ensure that all competitive play of the Game is fun, fair, and free from Toxic Behavior (as defined below).


These Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Rules and the English version of these Rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control.


1.2 Enforcement


Team Mana will have primary responsibility for enforcing these Rules for all players at the Event and may, working with the Event Administrators (as defined below), impose sanctions on players for violations of these Rules.

1.3 Amendments


Team Mana may update, revise, change, or modify these Rules from time to time. For each player, his or her participation in the Event after any update, revision, change, or modification to these Rules will be deemed acceptance by such player (or, if a Minor, such player’s parent or legal guardian) of these Rules as updated, revised, changed, or modified.

1.4 Participation Age


Participants must be 13 years or older to participate in the event.

1.5 Registration Fee


Registration for the event is free.

2. Event Structure


2.1 Format


The tournament will be played in the Arena Solos format. 3 games will be played in total to determine the winners, points will be pooled across the 3 different games.


2.2 Scoring System


Placement

Top 1
30 points
Top 2
25 points
Top 3
22 points
Top 4
20 points
Top 5
19 points
Top 6
17 points
Top 7
16 points
Top 8
15 points
Top 9
14 points
Top 10
13 points
Top 11
11 points
Top 12
11 points
Top 13
11 points
Top 14
11 points
Top 15
11 points
Top 16
9 points
Top 17
9 points
Top 18
9 points
Top 19
9 points
Top 20
9 points
Top 21
7 points
Top 22
7 points
Top 23
7 points
Top 24
7 points
Top 25
7 points
Top 26
5 points
Top 27
5 points
Top 28
5 points
Top 29
5 points
Top 30
5 points
Top 31
4 points
Top 32
4 points
Top 33
4 points
Top 34
4 points
Top 35
4 points
Top 36
3 points
Top 37
3 points
Top 38
3 points
Top 39
3 points
Top 40
3 points
Top 41
2 points
Top 42
2 points
Top 43
2 points
Top 44
2 points
Top 45
2 points
Top 46
2 points
Top 47
2 points
Top 48
2 points
Top 49
2 points
Top 50
2 points
Top 51
1 points
Top 52
1 points
Top 53
1 points
Top 54
1 points
Top 55
1 points
Top 56
1 points
Top 57
1 points
Top 58
1 points
Top 59
1 points
Top 60
1 points
Top 61
1 points
Top 62
1 points
Top 63
1 points
Top 64
1 points
Top 65
1 points
Top 66
1 points
Top 67
1 points
Top 68
1 points
Top 69
1 points
Top 70
1 points
Top 71
1 points
Top 72
1 points
Top 73
1 points
Top 74
1 points
Top 75
1 points


3. Prizes


3.1 Prize Pool Split

The prize pool split will be split amongst the Top 3 as follows:
1st Place - 1500 QAR
2nd Place - 1000 QAR
3rd Place - 500 QAR

4. Issues

4.1 Definition of Terms

4.1.1 Bug

An error, flaw, failure, or fault that produces an incorrect or unexpected result, or otherwise causes the Game and/or a hardware device to behave in unintended ways.

4.1.2 Intentional Disconnection

A player losing connection to the Game due to the player’s actions. Any actions of a player which lead to a disconnection shall be deemed intentional, regardless of the actual intent of the player. Intentional disconnection is not considered a valid technical issue for the purposes of a remake.

4.1.3 Server Crash

All players losing connection to the Game due to an issue with the Game server.

4.1.4 Unintentional Disconnection

A player losing connection to the Game due to problems or issues with the game client, platform, network, or PC.

4.2 Technical Issues

4.2.1 Due to the nature and scale of online competition, except as otherwise determined by Team Mana in its sole discretion, matches will not be restarted or made null due to Bugs, Intentional Disconnections, Server Crashes, or Unintentional Disconnections. Except as otherwise determined by Team Mana in its sole discretion, any technical issues or Bug encounters, whether defined in this Section 4 or not, must be played through and will not be cause for a remake.

4.2.2 Without limitation of the foregoing, players are prohibited from taking advantage of or otherwise exploiting any Bug that allows a player to participate in any Event round or stage without having first qualified for such round or stage pursuant to the terms of these Rules.

4.2.3 In addition, players acknowledge and agree that in participating in a Game competitive event the individual player solely determines which platform to use (i.e., PC, console, or mobile (as applicable)) and understands that he/she may face players competing on a different platform. Additionally, players acknowledge that the different platforms may offer features, such as controllers, player interface, and/or ability to individualize certain game settings/sensitivities, etc., which may arguably provide a competitive advantage to one platform over another. Players acknowledge their sole competitive platform choice and agree and waive any responsibility or liability of Team Mana relating to such player’s involvement in a multiplatform competition, including any alleged competitive advantage of any other platform.

5. Communication

5.1 Event Administrators will be available to answer player-specific questions and provide additional assistance throughout the Event via the broadcast channel found here: https://www.twitch.tv/nobqtr

6. Code of Conduct

6.1 Personal Conduct; No Toxic Behavior

6.1.1 All players must conduct themselves in a way that is at all times consistent with (a) the Code of Conduct in this Section 6 (“Code of Conduct”) and (b) the general principles of personal integrity, honesty, and good sportsmanship.

6.1.2 Players must be respectful of other players, Event Administrators, spectators, and sponsors (as applicable).

6.1.3 Players shall not behave in a manner (a) which violates these Rules, (b) which is disruptive, unsafe or destructive, or (c) which is otherwise harmful to the enjoyment of the Game by other users as intended by Team Mana (as decided by Team Mana). In particular, players shall not engage in harassing or disrespectful conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, game sabotage, spamming, social engineering, scamming, or any unlawful activity (“Toxic Behavior”).

6.1.4 Players shall not (a) proclaim to be, or represent themselves as, a banned player or a cheater/rule breaker, or (b) glorify or otherwise endorse the breaking or violation of these Rules.

6.1.5 Any violation of these Rules may expose a player to disciplinary action as further described in Section 7.2, whether or not that violation was committed intentionally.

6.2 Competitive Integrity

6.2.1 Each player is expected to play within the spirit of the Game and these Rules at all times during any Event match. Any form of unfair play is prohibited by these Rules, and may result in disciplinary action. Examples of unfair play include the following:

Collusion (as defined below), match fixing or throwing, bribing a referee or match official, or any other unfair or illegal action or agreement to intentionally influence (or attempt to influence) the outcome of any match or Event.

Hacking or otherwise modifying the intended behavior of the Game client.

Playing or allowing another player to play on an Epic Account registered in another person’s name (or soliciting, encouraging, or directing someone else to do so).

Using any kind of cheating device, program, or similar cheating method to gain a competitive advantage.

Intentionally exploiting any game function (e.g., an in-game bug or glitch) in a manner not intended by Team Mana in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Using distributed denial of service attacks, swatting, or similar methods to interfere with another player’s connection to the Game’s game client.

Using macro keys or similar methods to automate in-game actions.


Accepting any gift, reward, bribe, or compensation for services promised, rendered, or to be rendered in connection with unfair play of the Game (e.g., services designed to throw or fix a match or session).

Utilizing outside assistance regarding the location of other players, other players’ health or equipment, or any other information not otherwise known to the player by the information on his or her own screen (e.g., looking at or attempting to look at spectator monitors while currently in a match). For clarity, a player’s receipt of coaching or use of the in-game replay tool does not fall within this prohibition.

Intentionally disconnecting from the Game after you or a member of your team takes damage. For clarity, this only applies to players who intentionally disconnect with a member of their team receiving damage within 60 seconds prior to the intentional disconnection.

6.2.2 Players may not work together to deceive or otherwise cheat other players during any match (“Collusion”). Examples of Collusion include the following:

Teaming: Players working together during the match while on opposing teams.

Planned Movement: Agreement between 2 or more opposing players to land at specific locations and move through the map in a planned way before the match begins.

Communication: Sending or receiving signals (both verbal and non-verbal) to communicate with opposing players.

Item Dumping: Intentionally dropping items for an opposing player to collect.

Feeding: Intentionally allowing oneself to be eliminated by an opposing player.

6.3 Wagering

Players shall not (a) conduct or promote betting, wagering, or gambling on the Event or any portion thereof, or (b) benefit, either directly or indirectly, from betting, wagering, or gambling on the Event or any portion thereof.

6.4 Harassment

6.4.1 Players are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassing, abusive, or discriminatory conduct based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

6.4.2 Any player who witnesses or is subjected to harassing, abusive, or discriminatory conduct should notify an Event Administrator. All complaints reported pursuant to this Section 6.4.2 will be promptly investigated and appropriate action will be taken. Retaliation against any player who brings forward a complaint or cooperates in the investigation of a complaint is prohibited.

6.5 Confidentiality

A player may not disclose to any third party any confidential information provided by the Event Administrators, Team Mana, or its affiliates concerning the Game, the Event, Team Mana, or its affiliates, by any method of communication, including by posting on social media channels.

6.6 Illegal Conduct

Players are required to comply with all applicable laws at all times.

7. Rules and Conduct Violations

7.1 Investigation and Compliance

7.1.1 Players agree to fully cooperate with Team Mana and/or an Event Administrator (as applicable) in the investigation of any violation of these Rules. If Team Mana and/or an Event Administrator contacts a player to discuss the investigation, the player must be truthful in the information that he or she provides to Team Mana and/or an Event Administrator. Any player found to have withheld, destroyed, or tampered with any related information, or otherwise found to have misled Team Mana and/or an Event Administrator during an investigation, will be subject to disciplinary action as further described in Section 7.2.

7.1.2 Players understand and agree that Team Mana has the right, in its sole discretion, to remove a player from, or restrict such player’s participation in, any Event activity as part of any investigation conducted by Team Mana and/or an Event Administrator (as applicable) pursuant to Section 7.1.1.

7.2 Disciplinary Action

7.2.1 If Team Mana decides that a player has violated the Code, Team Mana may take the following disciplinary actions (as applicable):

Issue a private or public warning (verbal or written) to the player;

Loss of session points for the current or future match(es);

Loss of all or any part of the prizes previously awarded to the player;

Disqualify the player from participating in one or more matches and/or sessions at the Event; and/or

Prevent the player from participating in one or more future competitions hosted by Team Mana.

7.2.2 For clarity, the nature and extent of the disciplinary action taken by Team Mana pursuant to this Section 9.2 will be in the sole and absolute discretion of Team Mana. Team Mana reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from such player to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

The enforcement of any applicable sanction by Team Mana shall not provide such player with grounds for claims against Team Mana under any theory of law, or otherwise be considered a liability on the part of Team Mana to such player.

7.2.3 If Team Mana decides that there have been repeated breaches of these Rules by a player, it may hand out increasing disciplinary action, up to and including permanent disqualification from all future competitive play of the Game by Team Mana.

7.2.4 All Rules violations at the Event will be governed by Team Mana. A final decision by Team Mana as to the appropriate disciplinary action will be final and binding on all players.

7.3 Rule Disputes

Team Mana has final, binding authority to decide all disputes with respect to any portion of these Rules, including the breach, enforcement, or interpretation thereof.

THIS EVENT IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH, EPIC GAMES, INC. THE INFORMATION PLAYERS PROVIDE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO EVENT ORGANIZER AND NOT TO EPIC GAMES, INC.


BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLAYERS AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS EPIC GAMES, INC., ITS LICENSORS, ITS AND THEIR AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EVENT.