Rules will be discussed in person! Circuit 1v1 and 2v2 settings.

-All BM or disrespectful behaviour is strictly prohibited.

-Matches will be played in the EU server and will have a BO3 (best of 3) format, the tournament will be double-elimination. This means a player has to lose 2 BO3 sets to be out of the tournament. ALL finals will have a **BO5** (best of 5) format.

-Confirming your presence on smash.gg before every match is required. You will be disqualified if you fail to do that after 10 minutes.

-All legends and stances are allowed.

-Players can switch legends between games.

-The match MUST be played using the 1v1 Circuit settings in the Lobby Settings menu.

-The player with the higher seed will ban maps for the first game of each set, for the rest of the set, the loser of the previous game will start banning.

### **Prizes:**



* 1st - **To be determined**
* 2nd - **To be determined**
* 3rd - **To be determined**
### Tournament Lobby

Você pode setar automaticamente todos os ajustes corretos clicando na aba "Lobby" nas configurações e selecionando a opção "Tournament 1v1".

Toda partida 1v1 deve ser criada de acordo com as seguintes regras:
* Game Mode: Stock
* Teams: Off
* Lives: 3
* Match Time: 8:00
* Gadgets: Off
* Test Features: Off
* Map Set: 1v1

### Rules Disclaimer

### Player Behavior

Cada jogador deve exibir um comportamento respeitoso durante toda a duração do torneio. Isso inclui antes, durante e depois das competições. Espera-se um bom comportamento em todas as áreas públicas de interação, que incluem, mas não se limitam a Twitch, Twitter, Facebook e o cliente Brawlhalla no jogo. Comportamentos ruins ou negativos em relação ao staff de torneios, patrocinadores ou outros jogadores são inaceitáveis ​​e medidas punitivas serão tomadas caso a caso, conforme determinado pelo organizador do torneio. O Trapaça é estritamente proibido. Quaisquer jogadores encontrados trapaceando estão sujeitos a remoção de todos os torneios oficiais Brawlhalla. Se algum jogador for encontrado usando qualquer truque durante o jogo competitivo, todos os jogos que foram afetados estarão sujeitos a confisco e outras penalidades potenciais. Intencionalmente perder um jogo, conluio ou qualquer outra ação de natureza semelhante ou repreensível não será tolerada. Cada jogador deve usar seus melhores esforços para competir de maneira esportiva em todos os momentos. Conteúdo adicional pode ser exigido dos jogadores pela administração do torneio, que todos os jogadores devem se disponibilizar durante toda a duração do torneio.

Questão do Tempo
Se um jogador tiver um problema imprevisto que o impeça de iniciar a próxima partida, ele poderá ter até cinco minutos dentro do set para corrigir o problema e começar a partida. Após 5 minutos, fica a critério da Administração de Torneio se o time / jogador ofensor perderá ou não sua partida ou se será dado tempo adicional para que a equipe / jogador corrija o problema. Se o jogo tiver sido carregado e iniciado e um jogador tiver um problema imprevisto que o impeça de competir no jogo dentro dos primeiros 10 segundos do jogo, ele poderá se suicidar 3 vezes para encerrar prematuramente o jogo e corrigir o problema. Como dito acima, eles terão 5 minutos em todo o conjunto para corrigir esses problemas. Se um jogador sair, ou DQs, antes do final do torneio, e eles ganharem um lugar no torneio para o qual receberão um prêmio, ele será desclassificado do recebimento do prêmio.

Todas as regras estão sujeitas à interpretação de um Administrador de Torneio. A Brawl Experience reserva-se o direito de modificar, adicionar ou excluir regras a qualquer momento, sem aviso prévio e / ou motivo. Salvo disposição em contrário, todas as decisões tomadas por um Administrador de acordo com estas regras são finais e vinculativas para todas as partes aplicáveis. Se você não concorda com todas as regras e estipulações listadas acima, você não poderá participar deste evento. Ao solicitar a entrada no Torneio, você declara e garante que leu, compreendeu e concorda com estas regras e estipulações, e promete agir em conformidade com tais regras e estipulações em todos os momentos.

1. Be there for your match, or you will be disqualified.
2. Be nice about winning/losing, we're all here to have fun!
3. Be honest about matches.

IN-GAME:
• Tournament 1v1 Settings
• Fairly decide who strikes first for the first match.

### This tournament's rules are generally structured in accordance with Brawlhalla circuit standards. Those standards are stated as follows:

# Terminology
+ A “game” is defined as the instance of combat where the outcome is determined by a team/player losing all their stocks.
+ A “set” is defined as the best-of-3 or best-of-5 games that is played until a team/player has won a majority of the set. (Multiple sets are only played in the case of the lower seed team/player winning a set in the Grand Finals.)
+ A “match” is defined as the set or collection of sets wherein a team/player has officially lost and the winning team/player advances to the next round of the Tournament.
# General
+ A team/player may not forfeit a match. Forfeiting a match will result in punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prizes that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+ If a team/player fails to show up for a match they were scheduled for, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+ If a team is otherwise disqualified for any reason, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+ Players competing in the Brawlhalla Circuit are not allowed to play on another player's Steam account for any reason.
+ Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are best-of-5; all other matches are best-of-3.
# In Game Settings
You can automatically set all the correct lobby settings by clicking the "Lobby" tab in settings and selecting the Circuit 1v1 or Circuit 2v2 button.


Every 1v1 game must be created with the following Game Rules:
+ Game Mode: Stock
+ Teams: Off
+ Lives: 3
+ Match Time: 8:00
+ Gadgets: Off
+ Test Features: Off
+ Map Set: 1v1
Every game must be created with the following Lobby Settings:
+ Region: US-East
+ Friends: Off
+ Clanmates: Off
+ Room Number: On
+ Room Type: Custom
+ Max Players: 2
+ Map Choosing: Tournament Striking
+ Blind Pick: Off
# Legend/Stance Locking
+ On the first game of any set, the lower seed player(s) must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the higher seed player(s) is required to. In every other game of a set, the winning player(s) of the previous game must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the losing player(s) is required to.
+ After both teams are locked in, the lobby can move forward and map striking begins.
+ On the first game of any set, the higher seed team/player must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The lower seed team may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
+ Every game afterward within the set, the losing team/player of the previous game must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The winning team of the previous game may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
# Stoppage of Time / Interruption of Game
+ If a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from starting their next match, they may have up to 5 minutes within their set to correct the issue and start their match. After 5 minutes, it is up to the discretion of Tournament Administration whether or not the offending team/player will forfeit their match or if additional time will be given for the team/player to correct their issue.
+ If the game has loaded and begun and a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from competing in the game within the first 10 seconds of the game, they may suicide 3 times to prematurely terminate the game and correct their issue. As stated above, they will have 5 minutes within the entire set to correct these issues.
# Player Behavior
+ Each player must display well-mannered behavior throughout the entire duration of the tournament. This includes before, during, and after competitions. Good behavior is expected in all public areas of interaction which include but are not limited to Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and the in-game Brawlhalla client.
+ Poor or negative behavior towards tournament staff, sponsors, or other players is unacceptable and punitive measures will be taken on a case by case basis as determined by the tournament organizer.
+ Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any players found cheating are subject to removal from all future Gigalactic tournaments.
+ If any player is found using any cheat during competitive play, all games that were affected will be subject to forfeiture and other potential penalties.
+ Intentionally losing a game, collusion, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated.
+ Each player must use their best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
+ Tournament Administration has the right to deem any name, tag, or clan name inappropriate. If any name or tag (including clans) is flagged as inappropriate, teams or players may be denied registration, disqualified, or required to change it appropriately in order to continue.
+ Additional content may be required out of players by Tournament Administration, which all players must make themselves available throughout the entire duration of the tournament for.
Rules Disclaimer
All rules are subject to a Tournament Administrator’s interpretation. Gigalactic reserves the right to modify, add, or delete rules at any time, without prior notice and/or reason. Unless otherwise stated, all decisions made by an Administrator pursuant to these rules are final and binding upon all applicable parties. If you do not agree with all of the rules and stipulations listed above, you may not participate in the tournament. By requesting entry into the Tournament, you represent and warrant to Gigalactic and it’s tournament administration that you have read, understand, and agree to these rules and stipulations, and promise to act in compliance with such rules and stipulations at all times.


#### These rules have been sampled from the official Brawlhalla circuit administration, under the expressed approval of BMG.

# General:

- A player may not forfeit a match. Forfeiting a match will result in punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prizes that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
- If a player fails to show up for a match they were scheduled for, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
- If a player is otherwise disqualified for any reason, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that player may have otherwise been entitled to.
- Players competing in the Brawlhalla Circuit are not allowed to play on another player's Steam account for any reason.
- Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are best-of-5; all other matches are best-of-3.

# In Game Settings:

- You can automatically set all the correct lobby settings by clicking the "Lobby" tab in settings and selecting the Circuit 1v1 button.

Every 1v1 game must be created with the following Game Rules:

- Game Mode: Stock
- Teams: Off
- Lives: 3
- Match Time: 8:00
- Gadgets: Off
- Test Features: Off
- Map Set: 1v1

Every game must be created with the following Lobby Settings:

- Region: US-East (for US tournaments), Europe (for EU tournaments), Brazil (for BRS tournaments), SE Asia (for SEA tournaments), Australia (for AUS tournaments)
- Friends: Off
- Clanmates: Off
- Room Number: On
- Room Type: Custom
- Max Players: 2 (1v1)
- Map Choosing: Tournament Striking
- Blind Pick: Off

# Legend/Stance Locking:

- On the first game of any set, the lower seed player must lock in their Legend and Stance before the higher seed player is required to. In every other game of a set, the winning player of the previous game must lock in their Legend and Stance before the losing player is required to.
- After both teams are locked in, the lobby can move forward and map striking begins.
On the first game of any set, the higher seed player must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The lower seed team may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
- Every game afterward within the set, the losing player of the previous game must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The winning player of the previous game may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.

# Stoppage of Time / Interruption of Game

- If a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from starting their next match, they may have up to 5 minutes within their set to correct the issue and start their match. After 5 minutes, it is up to the discretion of Tournament - Administration whether or not the offending team/player will forfeit their match or if additional time will be given for the team/player to correct their issue.
- If the game has loaded and begun and a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from competing in the game within the first 10 seconds of the game, they may suicide 3 times to prematurely terminate the game and correct their issue. As stated above, they will have 5 minutes within the entire set to correct these issues.

# Player Behavior

- Each player must display well-mannered behavior throughout the entire duration of the tournament. This includes before, during, and after competitions. Good behavior is expected in all public areas of interaction which include but are not limited to Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and the in-game Brawlhalla client.
- Poor or negative behavior towards tournament staff, sponsors, or other players is unacceptable and punitive measures will be taken on a case by case basis as determined by the tournament organizer.
- Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any players found cheating are subject to removal from all official Brawlhalla tournaments.
- If any player is found using any cheat during competitive play, all games that were affected will be subject to forfeiture and other potential penalties.
- Intentionally losing a game, collusion, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated.
- Each player must use their best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
- Tournament Administration has the right to deem any name, tag, or clan name inappropriate. If any name or tag (including clans) is flagged as inappropriate, teams or players may be denied registration, disqualified, or required to change it appropriately in order to continue.
- Additional content may be required out of players by Tournament Administration, which all players must make themselves available throughout the entire duration of the tournament for.

### Tournament Lobby

Você pode setar automaticamente todos os ajustes corretos clicando na aba "Lobby" nas configurações e selecionando a opção "Tournament 1v1".

Toda partida 1v1 deve ser criada de acordo com as seguintes regras:
* Game Mode: Stock
* Teams: Off
* Lives: 3
* Match Time: 8:00
* Gadgets: Off
* Test Features: Off
* Map Set: 1v1

### Comportamento do Jogador

Cada jogador deve exibir um comportamento respeitoso durante toda a duração do torneio. Isso inclui antes, durante e depois das competições. Espera-se um bom comportamento em todas as áreas públicas de interação, que incluem, mas não se limitam a Twitch, Twitter, Facebook e o cliente Brawlhalla no jogo. Comportamentos ruins ou negativos em relação ao staff de torneios, patrocinadores ou outros jogadores são inaceitáveis ​​e medidas punitivas serão tomadas caso a caso, conforme determinado pelo organizador do torneio. O Trapaça é estritamente proibido. Quaisquer jogadores encontrados trapaceando estão sujeitos a remoção de todos os torneios oficiais Brawlhalla. Se algum jogador for encontrado usando qualquer truque durante o jogo competitivo, todos os jogos que foram afetados estarão sujeitos a confisco e outras penalidades potenciais. Intencionalmente perder um jogo, conluio ou qualquer outra ação de natureza semelhante ou repreensível não será tolerada. Cada jogador deve usar seus melhores esforços para competir de maneira esportiva em todos os momentos. Conteúdo adicional pode ser exigido dos jogadores pela administração do torneio, que todos os jogadores devem se disponibilizar durante toda a duração do torneio.

Questão do Tempo
Se um jogador tiver um problema imprevisto que o impeça de iniciar a próxima partida, ele poderá ter até cinco minutos dentro do set para corrigir o problema e começar a partida. Após 5 minutos, fica a critério da Administração de Torneio se o time / jogador ofensor perderá ou não sua partida ou se será dado tempo adicional para que a equipe / jogador corrija o problema. Se o jogo tiver sido carregado e iniciado e um jogador tiver um problema imprevisto que o impeça de competir no jogo dentro dos primeiros 10 segundos do jogo, ele poderá se suicidar 3 vezes para encerrar prematuramente o jogo e corrigir o problema. Como dito acima, eles terão 5 minutos em todo o conjunto para corrigir esses problemas. Se um jogador sair, ou DQs, antes do final do torneio, e eles ganharem um lugar no torneio para o qual receberão um prêmio, ele será desclassificado do recebimento do prêmio.

Todas as regras estão sujeitas à interpretação de um Administrador de Torneio. A Brawl Experience reserva-se o direito de modificar, adicionar ou excluir regras a qualquer momento, sem aviso prévio e / ou motivo. Salvo disposição em contrário, todas as decisões tomadas por um Administrador de acordo com estas regras são finais e vinculativas para todas as partes aplicáveis. Se você não concorda com todas as regras e estipulações listadas acima, você não poderá participar deste evento. Ao solicitar a entrada no Torneio, você declara e garante que leu, compreendeu e concorda com estas regras e estipulações, e promete agir em conformidade com tais regras e estipulações em todos os momentos.

+ First Place: $60
+ Second Place: $30
+ Third Place: $10
#Terminology

+A “game” is defined as the instance of combat where the outcome is determined by a team/player losing all their stocks.
+A “set” is defined as the best-of-3 or best-of-5 games that is played until a team/player has won a majority of the set. (Multiple sets are only played in the case of the lower seed team/player winning a set in the Grand Finals.)
+A “match” is defined as the set or collection of sets wherein a team/player has officially lost and the winning team/player advances to the next round of the Tournament.

#General

+A team/player may not forfeit a match. Forfeiting a match will result in punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prizes that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+If a team/player fails to show up for a match they were scheduled for, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+If a team is otherwise disqualified for any reason, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+Players competing in the Brawlhalla Circuit are not allowed to play on another player's Steam account for any reason.
+Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are best-of-5; all other matches are best-of-3.

#In Game Settings

You can automatically set all the correct lobby settings by clicking the "Lobby" tab in settings and selecting the Circuit 1v1 or Circuit 2v2 button.

Every 1v1 game must be created with the following Game Rules:

+Game Mode: Stock
+Teams: Off
+Lives: 3
+Match Time: 8:00
+Gadgets: Off
+Test Features: Off
+Map Set: 1v1

Every game must be created with the following Lobby Settings:

+Region: US-East (for US tournaments)
+Friends: Off
+Clanmates: Off
+Room Number: On
+Room Type: Custom
+Max Players: 4 (2v2), 2 (1v1)
+Map Choosing: Tournament Striking
+Blind Pick: Off

#Legend/Stance Locking

+On the first game of any set, the lower seed player(s) must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the higher seed player(s) is required to. In every other game of a set, the winning player(s) of the previous game must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the losing player(s) is required to.
+After both teams are locked in, the lobby can move forward and map striking begins.
+On the first game of any set, the higher seed team/player must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The lower seed team may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
+Every game afterward within the set, the losing team/player of the previous game must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The winning team of the previous game may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.

#Stoppage of Time / Interruption of Game

+If a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from starting their next match, they may have up to 5 minutes within their set to correct the issue and start their match. After 5 minutes, it is up to the discretion of Tournament Administration whether or not the offending team/player will forfeit their match or if additional time will be given for the team/player to correct their issue.
+If the game has loaded and begun and a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from competing in the game within the first 10 seconds of the game, they may suicide 3 times to prematurely terminate the game and correct their issue. As stated above, they will have 5 minutes within the entire set to correct these issues.

#Player Behavior

+Each player must display well-mannered behavior throughout the entire duration of the tournament. This includes before, during, and after competitions. Good behavior is expected in all public areas of interaction which include but are not limited to Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and the in-game Brawlhalla client.
+Poor or negative behavior towards tournament staff, sponsors, or other players is unacceptable and punitive measures will be taken on a case by case basis as determined by the tournament organizer.
+Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any players found cheating are subject to removal from all official Brawlhalla tournaments.
+If any player is found using any cheat during competitive play, all games that were affected will be subject to forfeiture and other potential penalties.
+Intentionally losing a game, collusion, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated.
+Each player must use their best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
+Tournament Administration has the right to deem any name, tag, or clan name inappropriate. If any name or tag (including clans) is flagged as inappropriate, teams or players may be denied registration, disqualified, or required to change it appropriately in order to continue.
+Additional content may be required out of players by Tournament Administration, which all players must make themselves available throughout the entire duration of the tournament for.

# Lobby Rules

* Region: EU, unless both players agree to play on a different server.
* Friends: Off
* Clanmates: Off
* Room Number: On
* Room Type: Custom
* Max Players: 2/4 (Kung foot)
* Map Choosing: Tournament Striking/Auto (Kung Foot)
* Blind Pick: Off

# Stance Locking and Legend Choosing

The lower ranked players must choose their legend first.
In the rest of the sets, the winner of the previous game must lock in first.

#Terminology

A “game” is defined as the instance of combat where the outcome is determined by a team/player losing all their stocks.
A “set” is defined as the best-of-3 or best-of-5 games that is played until a team/player has won a majority of the set. (Multiple sets are only played in the case of the lower seed team/player winning a set in the Grand Finals.)
A “match” is defined as the set or collection of sets wherein a team/player has officially lost and the winning team/player advances to the next round of the Tournament.
#General

A team/player may not forfeit a match. Forfeiting a match will result in punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prizes that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
If a team/player fails to show up for a match they were scheduled for, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
If a team is otherwise disqualified for any reason, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
Players competing in the Brawlhalla Circuit are not allowed to play on another player's Steam account for any reason.
Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are best-of-5; all other matches are best-of-3.
#In Game Settings

You can automatically set all the correct lobby settings by clicking the "Lobby" tab in settings and selecting the Circuit 1v1 or Circuit 2v2 button.


Tournament Lobby

Every 2v2 game must be created with the following Game Rules:

Game Mode: Stock
Teams: On
Team Damage: On
Lives: 3
Match Time: 8:00
Gadgets: Off
Test Features: Off
Map Set: 2v2
Every 1v1 game must be created with the following Game Rules:

Game Mode: Stock
Teams: Off
Lives: 3
Match Time: 8:00
Gadgets: Off
Test Features: Off
Map Set: 1v1
Every game must be created with the following Lobby Settings:

Region: US-East (for US tournaments), Europe (for EU tournaments)
Friends: Off
Clanmates: Off
Room Number: On
Room Type: Custom
Max Players: 4 (2v2), 2 (1v1)
Map Choosing: Tournament Striking
Blind Pick: Off
#Legend/Stance Locking

On the first game of any set, the lower seed player(s) must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the higher seed player(s) is required to. In every other game of a set, the winning player(s) of the previous game must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the losing player(s) is required to.
After both teams are locked in, the lobby can move forward and map striking begins.
On the first game of any set, the higher seed team/player must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The lower seed team may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
Every game afterward within the set, the losing team/player of the previous game must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The winning team of the previous game may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
#Stoppage of Time / Interruption of Game

If a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from starting their next match, they may have up to 5 minutes within their set to correct the issue and start their match. After 5 minutes, it is up to the discretion of Rivalcade Administration whether or not the offending team/player will forfeit their match or if additional time will be given for the team/player to correct their issue.
If the game has loaded and begun and a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from competing in the game within the first 10 seconds of the game, they may suicide 3 times to prematurely terminate the game and correct their issue. As stated above, they will have 5 minutes within the entire set to correct these issues.
#Player Behavior

Each player must display well-mannered behavior throughout the entire duration of the tournament. This includes before, during, and after competitions. Good behavior is expected in all public areas of interaction which include but are not limited to Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and the in-game Brawlhalla client.
Poor or negative behavior towards tournament staff, sponsors, or other players is unacceptable and punitive measures will be taken on a case by case basis as determined by the tournament organizer.
Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any players found cheating are subject to removal from all official Brawlhalla tournaments.
If any player is found using any cheat during competitive play, all games that were affected will be subject to forfeiture and other potential penalties.
Intentionally losing a game, collusion, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated.
Each player must use their best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
Tournament Administration has the right to deem any name, tag, or clan name inappropriate. If any name or tag (including clans) is flagged as inappropriate, teams or players may be denied registration, disqualified, or required to change it appropriately in order to continue.
Additional content may be required out of players by Tournament Administration, which all players must make themselves available throughout the entire duration of the tournament for.
Rules Disclaimer

All rules are subject to a Tournament Administrator’s interpretation. BMG reserves the right to modify, add, or delete rules at any time, without prior notice and/or reason. Unless otherwise stated, all decisions made by an Administrator pursuant to these rules are final and binding upon all applicable parties. If you do not agree with all of the rules and stipulations listed above, you may not participate in the Brawlhalla Circuit. By requesting entry into the Tournament, you represent and warrant to BMG that you have read, understand, and agree to these rules and stipulations, and promise to act in compliance with such rules and stipulations at all times.

#Terminology

+A “game” is defined as the instance of combat where the outcome is determined by a team/player losing all their stocks.
+A “set” is defined as the best-of-3 or best-of-5 games that is played until a team/player has won a majority of the set. (Multiple sets are only played in the case of the lower seed team/player winning a set in the Grand Finals.)
+A “match” is defined as the set or collection of sets wherein a team/player has officially lost and the winning team/player advances to the next round of the Tournament.

#General

+A team/player may not forfeit a match. Forfeiting a match will result in punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prizes that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+If a team/player fails to show up for a match they were scheduled for, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+If a team is otherwise disqualified for any reason, they will be subject to punitive measures to be determined by Tournament Administration, including the loss of any prize money that team/player may have otherwise been entitled to.
+Players competing in the Brawlhalla Circuit are not allowed to play on another player's Steam account for any reason.
+Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals are best-of-5; all other matches are best-of-3.

#In Game Settings

You can automatically set all the correct lobby settings by clicking the "Lobby" tab in settings and selecting the Circuit 1v1 or Circuit 2v2 button.

Every 1v1 game must be created with the following Game Rules:

+Game Mode: Stock
+Teams: Off
+Lives: 3
+Match Time: 8:00
+Gadgets: Off
+Test Features: Off
+Map Set: 1v1

Every game must be created with the following Lobby Settings:

+Region: US-East (for US tournaments)
+Friends: Off
+Clanmates: Off
+Room Number: On
+Room Type: Custom
+Max Players: 4 (2v2), 2 (1v1)
+Map Choosing: Tournament Striking
+Blind Pick: Off

#Legend/Stance Locking

+On the first game of any set, the lower seed player(s) must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the higher seed player(s) is required to. In every other game of a set, the winning player(s) of the previous game must lock in their Legend(s) and Stance before the losing player(s) is required to.
+After both teams are locked in, the lobby can move forward and map striking begins.
+On the first game of any set, the higher seed team/player must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The lower seed team may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.
+Every game afterward within the set, the losing team/player of the previous game must strike all but three stages from the map pool. The winning team of the previous game may then choose from the remaining three stages by striking two.

#Stoppage of Time / Interruption of Game

+If a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from starting their next match, they may have up to 5 minutes within their set to correct the issue and start their match. After 5 minutes, it is up to the discretion of Tournament Administration whether or not the offending team/player will forfeit their match or if additional time will be given for the team/player to correct their issue.
+If the game has loaded and begun and a player has an unforeseen issue preventing them from competing in the game within the first 10 seconds of the game, they may suicide 3 times to prematurely terminate the game and correct their issue. As stated above, they will have 5 minutes within the entire set to correct these issues.

#Player Behavior

+Each player must display well-mannered behavior throughout the entire duration of the tournament. This includes before, during, and after competitions. Good behavior is expected in all public areas of interaction which include but are not limited to Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and the in-game Brawlhalla client.
+Poor or negative behavior towards tournament staff, sponsors, or other players is unacceptable and punitive measures will be taken on a case by case basis as determined by the tournament organizer.
+Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any players found cheating are subject to removal from all official Brawlhalla tournaments.
+If any player is found using any cheat during competitive play, all games that were affected will be subject to forfeiture and other potential penalties.
+Intentionally losing a game, collusion, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated.
+Each player must use their best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
+Tournament Administration has the right to deem any name, tag, or clan name inappropriate. If any name or tag (including clans) is flagged as inappropriate, teams or players may be denied registration, disqualified, or required to change it appropriately in order to continue.
+Additional content may be required out of players by Tournament Administration, which all players must make themselves available throughout the entire duration of the tournament for.

### The rules go as follows:

* 1v1s

* Bo3 (Finals and Grand Finals Bo5)

* Tournament Settings