Rules

General Rules

  1. Respect all staff and players: Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their role. This includes avoiding derogatory language and being considerate in your interactions.
  2. Use common sense in Discord: Avoid posting any inappropriate or NSFW content. Keep the environment friendly and welcoming for all participants.
  3. Keep discussions relevant: Use the appropriate channels for your conversations. Off-topic discussions should be moved to the correct channels to maintain order.
  4. Team Requirements:
    • Teams must have between 4-8 players total.
    • Team names must be suitable and respectful.
    • Teams may provide a team banner/logo.
    • All team assets must be appropriate for all ages.
    • Admins have the authority to change or remove any inappropriate team names or visual assets.
  5. Cheating bans: If a player is banned for cheating after the screening phase, their team will be disqualified unless they can provide evidence that the ban was unjust.
  6. Case-by-case bans: Any other bans or restrictions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the severity of the offense.
  7. Reporting cheating: If you suspect a player of cheating or violating osu! Terms of Service, report it to an admin immediately with as much detail as possible.
  8. No tolerance for toxicity: Toxic behavior will not be tolerated. Reports of such behavior will result in penalties for the player and/or team, determined on a case-by-case basis.
  9. Exploiting issues: Attempts to exploit any unforeseen issues not covered in these rules will be penalized if deemed malicious by admins and referees.
  10. Staff participation:
    • Roles Allowed to Participate as Players: Referees, Commentators, Streamers.
    • Roles Not Allowed to Participate as Players: Hosts, Admins, Sheeters, Poolers, Playtesters, Replayers, Graphic Designers.

Toxicity

Toxic behavior, including harassment, discrimination, and derogatory language, is strictly prohibited. Any reports of such behavior will be taken seriously and may result in penalties for the player or team involved. Practice common sense.

During Matches

  • If a player exhibits toxic or unsportsmanlike behavior during a match, the referee will issue a warning and notify an admin if necessary.
  • If the referee does not identify any reportable behavior, players can bring the issue to admins directly.
  • Unless admins decide otherwise, the match will continue as normal, and any consequences will be determined after the match.

Outside Matches

Behavior issues outside of matches should be reported to admins directly.
Provide as much detail as possible to assist with the investigation.

Disqualification

Conditions for disqualification include, but are not limited to:

  • Cheating or violating osu! Terms of Service.
  • Repeated toxic behavior.
  • Failure to comply with tournament rules and guidelines.
  • Inappropriate team names.

Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to behave ethically and respectfully. This includes:

  • Treating all members with respect.
  • Avoiding inappropriate or NSFW content.
  • Using appropriate channels for communication (except under circumstances that include Farm Merge Valley).
  • Respecting the language of designated channels.
  • Not harassing or attacking others.
  • Following admin decisions without argument.

Reporting Issues

How to Report

  1. Preferred Method: Create a ticket in the Discord’s #open-ticket channel.
  2. Alternative Method: Contact a relevant staff member directly:
    • Check the Staff page to find the appropriate department head for your issue.
    • For general concerns, contact Internal Affairs (RaiRei).

Important Guidelines

  • Gather as much evidence as possible before reporting (screenshots, timestamps, chat logs).
  • Provide a clear description of the incident.
  • Include any relevant context.

Investigation Process

All reports will be investigated thoroughly. The depth and scope of the investigation will be determined by:

  • The nature of the report.
  • The severity of the alleged incident.
  • Available evidence.

Staff will:

  • Review all submitted evidence.
  • Gather additional information if needed.
  • Deliver a ruling in a timely manner.
  • Handle each case appropriately based on context.

Note: All reports are treated confidentially and taken seriously.

Restrictions

If a player is restricted, their team should inform the admins as soon as possible to discuss the consequences. These consequences will depend on the stage of the tournament and the admins’ discretion.

Punishment

Violations of tournament guidelines or the guidelines of any service used by the tournament (e.g., Twitch, Discord) may result in the following penalties:

  • Written, recorded warning.
  • Suspension from the next match.
  • Disqualification from the entire tournament.
  • Muting in the Discord server.
  • A ban from the Discord server.
  • A ban from future editions of the tournament.