BeatKhana! Tournament Rules and Regulations

1. Tournament Structure

BeatKhana! supports most common tournament formats, with a strong recommendation for double elimination brackets.

1.1 Match Settings

• There are no global settings that must be enforced across all tournaments.
• Roles should generally align with the following standard structure:
  • Head Coordinator: Oversees the tournament.
  • Head Caster: Lead commentator for matches.
  • Head Map Pooler: Responsible for ensuring balanced map pools.
  • Coordinator: Assists with tournament management.
  • Caster: Provides live commentary.
  • Map Pooler: Selects maps for play.
  • Admin: BeatKhana! staff or developers with special access (not visible on the public staff list).

2. Map Pooling

• Map pools are unique to each tournament and selected by the tournament organisers and map poolers.
• Pools must be kept fair and should not favour a specific player’s skillset.
• BeatKhana! reserves the right to intervene in cases where fairness is compromised.

3. Fairness and Anti-Cheating Measures

• Tournament Assistant (TA) is highly recommended for fair play.
• Players must compete on their own accounts with no score-altering mods.
• BeatKhana! retains the right to investigate and take action against suspected cheating.

4. Staff Roles and Responsibilities

• Tournament staff are selected by the organiser.
• For affiliated tournaments, BeatKhana! may provide volunteer staff.
• Organisers must ensure their own staff and maintain fair practices.

5. Player Eligibility and Registration

• Eligibility criteria are set by the tournament organiser.
• Registration is free. BeatKhana! does not support payments for entries.

6. Dispute Resolution

• Disputes are handled by the tournament organiser and/or selected staff members.
• If disputes are mismanaged, BeatKhana! reserves the right to take down the tournament.
• Appeals processes are not guaranteed neither by the tournament organiser or BeatKhana!.

7. Technical Requirements

• VR is required for participation unless otherwise specified in tournament rules.
• Handling of technical issues is determined by individual tournament rules.

8. Scheduling and Coordination

• Match scheduling and attendance policies depend on the tournament.
• Penalties for lateness or no-shows are left to the discretion of the organiser.

9. Prizes and Rewards

• Prize structure and distribution are determined by the organiser.
• BeatKhana! is not responsible for prize handling.
• If prize distribution is deemed unfair, the right to create tournaments may be revoked.

10. Code of Conduct

• Players, staff, and spectators are expected to behave appropriately.
• Inappropriate behavior can result in tournament takedown or bans from future participation.

11. Health and Safety

• Tournament rules should include any necessary health and safety recommendations.
• Breaks and ergonomic guidelines are encouraged.

12. Data Privacy and Security

• Player data is handled according to BeatKhana!'s Privacy Policy.
• Streaming is recommended on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch.

13. Sponsorship and Advertising

• No restrictions on tournament sponsorships.
• Players and teams can display personal sponsors during matches.

14. Intellectual Property

• BeatKhana! reserves the right to take down any tournament-related material.
• Organisers forfeit the right to control saved content once a tournament is created on the platform.
• By default, all content use is allowed, but upon request, any content must be removed immediately.
• BeatKhana! must be credited but is not required to be on overlays or graphics.

15. Accessibility

• No formal accommodations currently exist.
• Organisers are encouraged to ensure inclusivity.

16. Sanctions and Penalties

• Violations can result in tournament removal or player penalties.
• Severe violations typically lead to permanent bans.

17. Feedback and Continuous Improvement

• Participants can provide feedback through direct contact with staff or support channels.
• Feedback must not be deleted or ignored.
• Organisers are responsible for using feedback to improve future events.
• BeatKhana! will improve systems where possible if platform-related issues arise.

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Last Updated: 2025 March 30