1. Regulation

All players have to create HYPE account and link their steam id with it
All players have to register as a team members which are registered on the tournament that allowed to play on match server

2. Tournament Formats

Group stage (GSL)

BO1 Opening and Winners
BO3 Elimination and Decider

Playoffs

Single Elimination
3rd Place Decider

3. Stand-in and Coach

3.1 Stand-in

Coach can step into the roster instead of the one of the players any time before start of the match, and will remain in the roster until the teams elimination from the tournament

3.2 Coach

Coaches are allowed to stay behind the team and can communicate with players during tactical pause or halftime break

4. Check-in

Each team has to ready to veto 15 mins before the match start

5. Map Veto Process

5.1 Map pool

Active duty map pool will be used for the whole duration of the tournament.

Dust 2
Inferno
Mirage
Nuke
Overpass
Train
Vertigo

5.2 Map selection

For Best of One (BO1) matches :

Team A or Team B will be random by coin, Team A starts the process and the order of the ban / pick is as follows:

Team A ban 1 map
Team B ban 1 map
Team A ban 1 map
Team B ban 1 map
Team A ban 1 map
Team B pick map to play
Team A pick side for map #1

For Best of Three (BO3) matches :

Team A ban 1 map
Team B ban 1 map
Team A pick first map #1
Team B pick side for first-map #1
Team B pick second-map #2
Team A pick side for second-map #2
Team A ban 1 map
Team B ban 1 map
The remaining map is played as a decider if required third-map. #3 (The sides on this map is determined by a knife round.)

6. How to connect to Match server and start a game

All IP match servers will be given by Admin and each game will be started by Admin

7. Server Setting

maxrounds : 30
startmoney : 800
overtime maxrounds : 6
overtime startmoney : 10,000$
Freeze time : 20s
Round time : 1.55 min
Bomb timer : 40
Round restart delay : 5
Halftime : 45s

8. Tactical pause , Technical timeout/stop and solving technical issues

8.1 Tactical pause

players can call pause anytime ( !pause ), and pause will start from next round's freezetime or, if the pause was called during freezetime, it will be immediate.
Each team is allowed to call pause for 30 seconds up to 4 times per map. Teams are allowed to take all four pauses at once by calling them all individually once the previous pause expires. Teams will not be given additional pauses in the overtime, but the unused tactical pause can still be used in overtime.

8.2 Technical timeout/stop

Players are allowed to type !tech in chat for solving technical issues (during freeze time and round time) and players should type in chat or report to a line referee about technical issues
After technical timeout take affect the round will force to warmup session in immediately
!tech wont take affect if it has any damage occur in that round including team damage (PS. if both team are agree to restore the round, Please call Admin)
type !resume when you are ready to play

8.3 Admin pause

Admin can call a pause on server on any time due to technical issues with broadcast or other problems

9. Communication

All players are allowed to communicate during the game except Technical Timeout duration
Coaches are allowed to communicate with player in Tactical Timeout and Halftime Break
Coaches are not allowed to communicate with players during the rounds or freezetime
During Technical Timeout all communication in game and outside game aren't allowed except for solve a problem purpose

10. Server issues or match interruptions

In case players were dropped before the first damage on the map, the round will be replayed after they rejoin the server
In case a player was dropped after the first damage on the map the round won’t be replayed
In case the server crashes before the first damage, the round will be replayed
In case the server crashes during a round, the server admin will try to simulate a situation on the map. If it’s not possible, the decision if the round will be replayed or if it will be given to the leading team in the round is up to the main tournament referee

11. Match

11.1 Match results

Results of the match are considered confirmed by both parties if there is no protest submitted right after finishing

11.2 Match protests

A protest needs to be filed during a match for things like incorrect server settings, ineligible players on the server or other related issues. After the match, protests will be reviewed by the administration as soon as possible

12. Cheating

12.1 Software

Any software which is giving anyone advantage during the game (example Aim assistance, wallhacks)

12.2 Ghosting

In case a player is sure that someone can see his screen, viewers screen or hear the casters, he should notify a line referee or admin as soon as possible about this issue. It is prohibited to use any advantages of ghosting

12.3 Information abuse

Communication with the viewers or the coach during the match is prohibited

12.4 Match-fixing

Asking or trying to manipulate the results of a match for betting purposes will be considered as match-fixing will be disqualified.

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