Rules

OPEN QUALIFIER BRACKETFor each open qualifier there will be two teams who will be able to secure a slot to the Double Elimination Stage.The total number of teams who registered for each qualifier will be divided into TWO brackets.The winning teams of its respective brackets will automatically secure a slot.Teams who already qualified in the double elimination stage cannot join the succeeding open qualifiers.VPL Philippines Tournament RulesGames will be played in the SEA server.WHO CAN JOIN:Only residents of the Philippines are allowed to join. The organizers reserve the right to request winners to provide proof of residence in the event that the winner’s country of residence can not be verified.CLAIMING OF PRIZES:Legal Name submitted during the registration of each player will be the basis of claiming prizes. Claimants will be required to present an ID matching the legal name submitted upon registration for documentation and proof (Government Issued ID, School ID, Birth Certificate etc.). Winners will be given instructions on how to claim their prizes immediately after the conclusion of each tournament.Player Check-In Time:1 hour prior the start of the qualifiers via DiscordTIMEZONE:UTC+08:001. CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIESTeam Captains are responsible for reading tournament rules and procedures.Team Captains are responsible to gather their own members prior the start of the match.The team captain of the WINNING SIDE is responsible for sending a screenshot after the match.RESULT Screenshot - a visual proof of who won and lostScreenshots are to be submitted as soon as the match ends at the official Discord Channel. Failing to submit the result of the match within 10 minutes of the match ending may result to a loss for both teams.Any disputes regarding the matches should be forwarded and addressed to the Marshals within 10 minutes of the matches finishing.Use the Discord Channel and provide proof of claim to facilitate faster processing of disputes.Any disputes after the 10 minute mark will be subject to the decision of the marshal whether to pursue or not.Tgmhe Marshal holds the final say regarding tournament details.2. COMMUNICATIONDISCORD shall be used as the official communication for this Tournament.Use a username same as your Vainglory IGN so as to make it easier for opposing captains to find one another.OFFICIAL DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/GKqgCFB Players are obliged to join the Discord channel to find their opponents easier and for immediate access to the tournament marshals.3. ADDING PLAYERSTeam Captains must instruct their teammates (including team captains) to add their assigned enemy team at least 4 hours before the scheduled match.ALL participating players must add the IGN xxx for livestreamed matches.4. TOURNAMENT MODEAll matches will be PRIVATE 5v5 DRAFT MODEOpen Qualifier Format:Single Elimination | Best of 1Best of 3 in Semi-finals5. MATCH-UPS & TARDINESSA match can only start with a full party of Five (5) players on each team.A team that is missing one player will be given a 10 minute grace time, if the respective team is still not complete, that team will be disqualified and forfeit the match.A player can only play for one (1) team. If you are caught playing for two (2) teams, sanctions will be given to you and both teams.6. NO SHOWIf the opposing team does not show up during the scheduled match, a proof has to be shown in the form of a screenshot and a TIMESTAMP (ex. drag the tab at the upper screen to show the device-time)7. UNSPORTING CONDUCTEvery player is expected to treat one another with respect; therefore players proven of misconduct will receive consequences upon review of the action.8. CHEATINGCheating doesn't need to be successful to qualify as a violation. Conspiring to cheat is already a violation and will lead to an automatic disqualification for all conspirators. Examples of cheating include, but aren't limited to:GhostingAccount Sharing9. STREAMING & SPECTATINGSuper Evil Megacorp holds exclusive rights to the coverage of any related matches whereas Super Evil Megacorp may grant rights to a third party entity.Super Evil Megacorp holds the right to stream any match from the tournament.Super Evil Megacorp and its staff are the only entities allowed to spectate a match.10. DISCLAIMERSuper Evil Megacorp holds the rights to change rules as it deems fit.