Guidelines:

1. Tournament is open for all Filipino citizen and must be of legal age, at least 18 years old.
2. Registration date is frmo Dec.16-19, 2024 at https://forms.gle/vQCMKcpnPptczFMj9
3. Tournament date: December 20, 2024
4. Registration details include full name, IGN, and team captain’s contact number
5. All communication regarding the tournament will be discussed in the UniPin Philippines Discord server: UniPin PH. Game Marshalls shall assist in all concerns of the tournament. 
6. Prizes:
   • Champion: PHP 4,400 worth of Steam Credits via UniPin Credits
   • 2nd place: PHP 1,000 worth of Steam Credits via UniPin Credits
   • 3rd place: PHP 300 worth of Steam Credits via UniPin Credits
7. UniPin Credits Prize will be credited to the winner’s UniPin account.
8. Prizes are non-transferable, non-convertible to cash.
9. All employees of UniPin Phils. Inc., its agencies and their relatives up to second degree of affinity or consanguinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

General Information

1. Game Version: The tournament will use the latest official version of the game, including any balance patches or updates, unless otherwise stated.
2. Platform: Matches will be played on [specify platform, e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, PC]. Players are responsible for ensuring their controllers or peripherals are compatible.
3. Tournament Format:
   • Double Elimination (Default).
   • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals are best of 5 matches (first to 3).
   • All other matches are best of 3 (first to 2).
4. Match Settings:
   • Rounds: Best of 3.
   • Time Limit: 60 seconds.
   • Stage: Random select.
   • Character Customizations: Prohibited (default costumes only).

Match Rules

1. Character Selection:
   • Players may freely select their character for the first match.
   • The winner of a match must keep their character, while the loser may switch characters.
2. Stage Selection:
   • The first stage will always be set to "Random".
   • Loser of a match may request a random stage reset or manually select a new stage.
3. Controller Settings:
   • Players may use any controller or fight stick compatible with the tournament platform.
   • Button remapping is allowed, but all changes must be completed before the start of the match.
   • Macros or turbo functions are strictly prohibited.
4. Pausing and Interruptions:
   • Accidental pausing or interruptions during a match will result in a round loss for the player responsible.
   • Intentional disruption may lead to disqualification at the tournament organizer’s discretion.
5. Connectivity
   • Both players must have a stable internet connection.
   • If a match disconnects, the game will be replayed unless one player was clearly in a winning position, as determined by the tournament staff.
   • Players must use wired connections unless explicitly permitted.

Conduct and Fair Play

1. Sportsmanship:
   • All players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and treat others with respect.
   • Trash talk is allowed within reason but must not include hate speech, harassment, or personal attacks.
2. Punctuality:
   • Players must check in at the designated time.
   • Failure to show up within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time will result in a forfeit.
3. Cheating:
   • Any form of cheating, including but not limited to using banned exploits, macros, or colluding with other players, will result in immediate disqualification.
4. Reporting Matches:
   • Winners must report match results immediately to the tournament organizer.
   • Disputes will be resolved by tournament staff. Evidence (e.g., screenshots or replays) may be required.