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FIFA 22

Unaffiliated

PlayStation 4

Welcome to the FC Cincinnati Fan Tournament:  FIFA 22 (PS4/PS5)!  This is an PS4 Tournament, however if you have the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition downloaded, you are welcomed to use PS5 as well.

This tournament offers great prizing!

Winner

If local – 4 non-premium tix to 8/13 match (no transportation, food, hotel, inc.), FCC Jersey and play Cisse in person!

If out of area – FCC Jersey, 2200 FIFA22 points

If the winner is from out of area, that person will receive the out of area prizing and the tournament participant from the greater Cincinnati area that has the highest finish will receive the in person prizing.

FC Cincinnati 

FIFA Game Title Rules and Regulations 

Rival: August 9, 2022 

This is a [PlayStation] [FIFA22] Tournament.  Hosted by Rival and presented by Fussball Club Cincinnati, LLC d/b/a Football Club Cincinnati ("Club"), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. ("MLS"), and Soccer United Marketing, LLC ("SUM" and collectively with Club and MLS, the "MLS Entities"). Check-in begins one hour before Tournament start time. Only players that check-in by clicking the big green button in the Tournament banner will be placed in the bracket.  

See below for Rules:  

TOURNAMENT RULES  

The below game rules apply to every game within this tournament on [FIFA22] if available. Some of these rules are defined by the game mode, and some are user-definable.  

• Commentary Volume: Any  

• Music Volume: Any  

• Time/Score display: Any  

• Camera: The following Single Player Camera Settings are NOT allowed in Matches 

o Pro  

o End to End  

o Dynamic  

o Radar: 2D  

o HUD: Indicator  

• Custom tactics are allowed  

• Custom formations are allowed  

• Extra Time: Continuous two (2) minute halves will be played in the event of a draw after regulation time until a 'golden goal' is scored and there is a winner. Outside of the semifinals and finals, the Moderator reserves the right to declare the current half will be the final played after which the winner will be decided by coin flip. It is unfair to the other players for a single match to delay all other matches.  

• Custom tactics and set pieces are available.  

• Stadium Settings  

o Stadium: any  

o Season: Any  

o Time of Day: Any  

o Pitch Wear: Any  

1. COMPETITION OVERVIEW Competitions/Tournaments are governed by these Official Rules (“Rules”). Every player participating must read, understand, and agree to the Rules before participating in the tournament. Any failure to follow them will result in punitive measures.  

2. ELIGIBILITY As of the start date of any FC Cincinnati (“Community Operator”) Event in which they qualify to compete, players who wish to compete must:  

• Have a valid Account.  

• Own or have access to the game title (FIFA22) and console (Either Xbox or PlayStation).  

• Have a valid and active Console account (Xbox Live or PlayStation Network).  

• Have a valid TWITCH account.  

• Players must have an acceptable, non-offensive gamertag. We reserve the right to review all gamertags at our discretion and remove any player who we deem has an unacceptable gamertag.  

3. STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE  

• 3.1 To participate a player must meet the eligibility requirements as described in Section 2 above and register online to play in an affiliated Tournament(s) or Event(s). Registration must occur AT LEAST 24 Hours prior to the start of the Tournament  

• 3.2 Players may be randomly seeded or seeded using their profile metrics.  

• To progress through a single-elimination tournament, a player must win their first match, and each subsequent match to progress in the Tournament.  

• In single-elimination Tournaments, only one player will advance per match.  

4. GAMEPLAY FORMAT AND SETTINGS: See Above  

5. TOURNAMENT FORMAT, ELIGIBILITY, and BRACKETING:  

• Tournament Format: will be Single Elimination  

• Tournament Eligibility: is available for all Members that have a registered account.  

• Tournament Bracketing: will consist of multiple player brackets  

6. DISCONNECTION: Having a stable connection is your responsibility. In the event of a disconnect, restarts are solely decided by Tournament Administrators and a decision will be communicated to the Player(s).  

7. NO SHOWS AND FORFEITS: Each player has up to a maximum 10 minutes from the time a match notification is sent to begin play. If in determination, a player was not ready begin in time, it will be considered non- appealable forfeit.  

8. CONCEDING MATCHES: Players should fully complete each match if at all possible. Should a player decide to concede a match, the player will need to provide a reason via the DROP DOWN BOX as well as in the CHAT PORTION of the game. Full points will not be awarded to the player that concedes.  

9. PAUSES: Pausing should be rarely used. Pausing without cause, even with confirmation from opposition, may result in a non-appealable forfeit or other repercussions from Tournament Administrators.  

10. TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATIONS. During the competition, Players should remain active in the chatroom provided for each match. Any relevant tournament information should be shared amongst the competing Players in this chatroom. If you need to contact an admin for any reason, please do so.  

11. SPORTSMANSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM. All Participants are required to act in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Tournament Administration maintains the sole right in judgement for violations of these rules and standards of integrity for good sportsmanship. Participants may not use language or engage in conduct that is deemed by Tournament Administration to be obscene, foul, vulgar, insulting, threatening, abusive, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise offensive or objectionable. Likewise, Players may not promote or incite hatred or discriminatory conduct. Participants may not offend the dignity or integrity of a country, private person or group of people through contemptuous or discriminatory words or actions on account of race, skin color, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion, financial status, birth, sexual orientation, or any other reason. Cheating will not be tolerated. It is each Participant’s responsibility to know and understand the rules as they exist during the Tournament period. Any form of cheating will not be tolerated. If a Tournament Administrator determines that a Player, Roster Captain, Roster Manager or any of their agents or other representatives is cheating or otherwise interfering with the Tournament, that individual will face ejection and or other appropriate penalties determined by Tournament Administration.  

12. COMPETITION PERIOD. The competition period lasts from one hour before the first game as stated by the tournament brackets to elimination or victory in the tournament.  

13. PRIZES. There will be one Prize. Prizes will differ for every tournament and are stated under the Prizing section within the tournament. Prizes are as stated and are not transferable. No cash alternatives available. [COMMUNITY OPERATOR] reserves the right to substitute any Prize (or portion thereof) with a Prize of equal, greater or less value at its sole and absolute discretion. Prizes may be considered as a taxable benefit to the winner. The winner will be directly responsible for accounting for and paying to relevant tax authority, any tax liability arising on their prize.  

14. SELECTION OF WINNERS. All valid entries are tournament players who accept these rules & regulations. There will be one winner per tournament unless otherwise stated. The Competition winner will be the person who wins the tournament by winning every bracket they play in. The winner will be notified (which may be via a public announcement on the Club’s website, social media channels or other relevant channel) no later than 7 days after the tournament end date and asked to message the Club with further contact details (if necessary). If a potential winner of a Prize has not confirmed receipt of the notification 14 days after the match specified on the competition page, or is not eligible to enter the Competition or receive the Prize (for any reason), the [COMMUNITY OPERATOR] reserves the right to either (i) select an alternative winner on the same basis as described above (who will be given a reasonable deadline to respond); or (ii) not award the Prize. The winner may be asked to provide identification and proof of address proving their eligibility before they are entitled to receive the Prize. Winners may be required to participate in further publicity or advertising. Unless otherwise agreed, the Prize will be delivered to the winner by post. Accepting the Prize constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Notwithstanding this, if a winner does not confirm agreement and acceptance of these terms and conditions, the [COMMUNITY OPERATOR] reserves the right to withdraw the Prize and select an alternative winner on the same basis as described above.  

15. WINNER LIST. The winner must provide, and consents to his/her surname and county of residence being made publicly available upon request. Each Winners’ name will be available for a period of 28 days after the selection of the winner.  

16. SPIRIT OF THE COMPETITION. If an entrant attempts to compromise the integrity or the legitimate operation of this Competition by hacking or by cheating or committing fraud in ANY way, we may seek damages from that entrant to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, we may, in our absolute discretion, disqualify that entrant’s entry to this Competition and may ban the entrant from participating in any of our future promotions, so please play fairly. 

 

17. WAIVER OF LIABILITY. By participating in the Tournament, each Player agrees to (i) be bound by these Official Rules, and (ii) waive any and all claims or causes of action, and to indemnify and hold harmless, the Club, the MLS Entities, Rival, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Tournament, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) arising out of participation in the Tournament or receipt or use of any Prize, including, but not limited to: (a) interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), website, PlayStation, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or PlayStation hardware or software malfunctions, computer hardware or software malfunctions, PlayStation failures or difficulties, computer failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Tournament, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties that may occur in connection with the administration of the Tournament, the processing of entries, the announcement of the Prize or in any Tournament-related materials, (b) incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or PlayStation users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Tournament; (c) injury or damage to entrants' or to any other person's computer or PlayStation related to or resulting from participating in this Tournament or downloading materials from or use of the website or PlayStation; (e) injury, damage or loss that may occur (including death), directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the participation in the Tournament or from the receipt or use of any prize or any travel or activity related to the Tournament or the receipt or use of any prize. 

18. PUBLICITY RELEASE. Each Winner, by acceptance of Prize, grants to Club, the MLS Entities, Rival, and each of their respective designees the right to publicize such Winner’s name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. 

This Tournament may not be used for any form of gambling.  In the event that the Tournament is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, Rival and the Community Operator reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Tournament, or to disqualify players residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, Released Parties shall have no liability to any players who are disqualified due to such an action. 

Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Tournament, website, or PlayStation or attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Tournament by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intend to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other player or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Rival, will be disqualified.  Any attempt to deliberately damage the content or operation of this Tournament is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Rival, Community Operator, the MLS Entities and/or their respective agents.  Rival shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Tournament, and to resolve all disputes in their sole discretion.  Released Parties (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any Prize, and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty.  All disputes will be resolved under applicable U.S. laws in Hamilton County, Ohio without giving effect to choice of law or conflicts of law principles (whether of the state of Ohio, or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of Ohio.  Rival or Community Operator’s failure to enforce any terms of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

Rival, the Community Operator and the MLS Entities, as applicable, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the Tournament for any reason, including should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper operation of the Tournament.  In the event of cancellation, Community Operator may elect to identify the Winner and award the Prize from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of such cancellation. 

By entering the Tournament, you agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Tournament, or the Prize(s) awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (2) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Tournament, but in no event attorney's fees; and (3) under no circumstances will you be permitted to obtain any award for, and you hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out- of-pocket expenses. 

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS TOURNAMENT, PLAYERS AGREE THAT THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY PLAYERS AGAINST, ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE, OR USE OF ANY PRIZE, OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS TOURNAMENT OR IN ANY TOURNAMENT-RELATED ACTIVITY, OR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF PRIVACY, ACCESS TO AND USE OF ANY INTERNET WEBSITE, GAME TITLE, OR PLAYSTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TOURNAMENT OR THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM SAID WEBSITE, GAME TITLE, OR PLAYSTATION OR MERCHANDISE DELIVERY.  THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE PRIZE CANNOT BE AWARDED DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF WAR OR TERRORISM, NATURAL DISASTERS OR WEATHER EVENTS. 

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE, GAME TITLE, OR PLAYSTATION OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS TOURNAMENT IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, COMMUNITY OPERATOR AND MLS WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH PLAYER, AND COMMUNITY OPERATOR AND THE MLS ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PLAYER TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 

 

If local – 4 non-premium tix to 8/13 match (no transportation, food, hotel, inc.), FCC Jersey and play Cisse in person

If out of area – FCC Jersey, 2200 FIFA22 points

If the winner is from out of area, that person will receive the out of area prizing and the tournament participant from the greater Cincinnati area that has the highest finish will receive the in person prizing.