Policies

       

        

OVERVIEW       

The Miyamoto Cup may collect information from web forms and browser cookies. We use this information to provide a fun and healthy experience for our users, and will not share this information with anyone without express permission. Exception : We may disclose such information if reasonably necessary to (a) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, (b) enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations thereof, (c) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or (d) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of The Miyamoto Cup Video Gaming League, its users, or the public as required or permitted by law.       

The Miyamoto Cup strives to provide a safe, fun, and healthy environment for all of our members. That being said, we ask that while using our forums you avoid the use of any vulgar, discriminative, obtrusive, or otherwise unacceptable language or behavior. We also ask you do not post any content (including but not limited to text, images, links, videos and other media) which could be considered explicit on our forums. The penalty for such behaviors is temporary or in more severe cases, banishment from the forums and/or League.    

Some games hosted by the Miyamoto Cup may be rated ‘M’ by the ESRB, and as such players under the age of 17 require permission from a parent or legal guardian. The Miyamoto Cup does not allow players under the age of 14 to participate.     

We reserve the right to update, modify, remove, or alter any of our policies at any time without notice.       

         

MEMBER POLICIES       

 All members are expected to follow the policies instituted by the Miyamoto Cup, as well as those instituted my each game’s office. Failure to adhere to League rules and polices may result in, but not limited to: denial of rewards, temporary bans from forums and league events (including tournaments), and permanent bans from forums and league events (including tournaments).
  
  
Good Sportsmanship 
 
This is considered to be the cardinal rule and requirement that all members must follow during tournament play, and any social event hosted by the Miyamoto Cup. This rule also applies to activity on the forums. The use of offensive, malicious, prejudice, or hateful language is strictly prohibited. League officials can use their descretion when judging content and social interactions in forums or events respectively. Agreeing to become a member of the Miyamoto Cup Video Gaming League effectively makes each member a representative of the League, and as such is expected to carry themselves in a mature manner, and respect the individuals around them. 
- Physical abuse, or intended harm toward another person shall never be tolerated. This will result in a permanent ban from the Miyamoto Cup League entirely as well any charges allowed by law.  

- Players should refrain from throwing controllers during a tournament. If this should occur, a warning will be given. If it occurs a 2nd time, a second warning will be given. A third warning may result in a disqualification from the tournament.       

- Verbal underminding of an official’s decision can result in (and/or not limited to) a disqualification from a tournament depending on the severity of infraction. Any major concerns should be addressed with the office of that respective game, or with the League Administrator after the tournament.        

  

Signing-up to play & Attendence

- If a member registers to play in a tournament, but does not show up to the event, he/she will be notified about the missed event, and will be instructed for the future to not sign-up for a tournament unless absolutely certain they will be in attendence. We understand that occasionally circumstances arise that are beyond our control and may prevent someone from being in attendence, however notifying that game’s office (ie. Brawl Cup, Takashi Cup, etc.) via PM with a suitable explanation will be greatly appreciated, and will weigh heavily in your favor toward the future. However, if a pattern of missed events arises, the League may choose to deny that member entrance into future tournaments for the remainder of the year. A second ‘no-show’ will result in a $5.00 penalty being added to the next entrance fee of the tournament they sign-up for. A no-show leaves a spot vacant in a tournament that could have been occupied by some one else. Please be courteous to your fellow players.      

 

- By signing up (registering) for a tournament that member is agreeing to the League policies and rules & regulations of that respective game. Additionally, this relinquishes the right for a player to object to the current rules and regulations.       

- All tournaments are expected to begin at the scheduled time. A 15 minute grace period will be given to players who have not yet arrived at the sceduled time. After that grace period the tournament will begin regardless of those players not in attendence. Players who arrive after the tournament has already begun may be able to play in a later round and/or receive a lower seed, however that is left to the descretion of the officials in attendence.       

   

Personal Apperance & Hygiene       

All players must respect the space they share with their fellow players, and spectators. Each member is a representative of the League, and as such is expected to carry themselves in a manner befitting a member of a respected and admired organization.       

- All players should wear clothing suitable for the general public. This includes but is not limited to: not wearing…clothing with profanity, malicious or hateful messages on them, clothing that is heavily soiled or torn, clothing of an overly provocative nature.       

- All players must practice proper hygiene. Players are expected to keep clean hands, not to attend a tournament if they are ill or virally contagious, keep their hair and body clean and free of odor, arrive in fresh smelling clothes, and practice proper oral hygiene. The spread of germs is always constant, but we try to minimize their spread as best as we can. This means keeping clothes and bodies as clean as possible. Also be aware that odors can be very offensive to other players and spectators in attendence, so please be courteous to others.       

- No player should arrive at a Miyamoto Cup hosted event while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.       

Anyone in violation of any of the aforementioned rules will be asked to leave an event, or asked to refrain from future competition. Players are also subject to possible temporary or permanent bans depending on the severity of the violation.       

   

Controllers       

Players are welcomed to bring any controllers compatible with our operating systems. This includes standard, official after market, and custom controllers. League officials reserve the right to test and inspect any controllers at any given time.       

- All players are responsible for any damaged or lost controllers they bring.       

- Malfunctioning of a player owned controller may result in a loss for the current round for that particular player. The option to restart the round instead of handing a loss will be given to both players. However, if no consensus can be made, the official can then hand a loss to that respective player. Further malfunctioning may result in a loss of an entire match. All decisions are made at the descretion of the League official. Any discussion on the matter will include an official and the players involved only.       

All Rules, Policies, and Regulations are instituted and enforced by the Miyamoto Cup Board of Representatives, and the offices of each game. For any questions or comments please contact us at: Questions@miyamotocup.com