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GRAN TURISMO 7 ARENA RIVALS RULESET

1 Eligibility
1.1 Definition
A Tournament participant is a player that is taking part in any Gran Turismo 7 Arena Rivals fixtures. With their participation, the participant states that they understand and accept all rules, both in this document, as well as the overall Arena Rivals ruleset.

1.2 Player Eligibility
Players must be aged 13 years or older in order to play in this Tournament.

1.3 Additional Eligibility
The Gran Turismo 7 Tournament will take place on PS5.

Players will use Belong Arena accounts to compete and set times.

1.4 Entry Fee
All Arena Rivals activity will be free to enter and carry no cost to the participating player.

1.5 Sign Ups
Players will not be required to sign up prior for this activity and can take part at any time provided the Arena is not booked for any other purpose.
2. Format
2.1 Overall Format
2.1.1 General
The Gran Turismo 7 Arena Rivals tournament will run continuously throughout the season, with a drop in format allowing players to participate anytime the Arena is not otherwise booked.

2.1.2 Format
The Gran Turismo 7 season will be broken down into three stages, each of which last a single month with a set track and vehicle, broken down as below:

Stage 1 - 5th-28th February:
Vehicle –X-Bow R ‘12
Track – Tokyo Expressway – East Counterclockwise
Time of Day - Morning

Stage 2 - 4th-31st March:
Vehicle – Cayman GT4 Clubsport ‘16
Track – Alsace – Village
Time of Day - Afternoon
Stage 3 - 1st-28th April:
Vehicle – RX-Vision GT3 Concept
Track – High Speed Ring – Full Course
Time of Day - Morning

If times are set outside of the above restrictions, they will not be counted as valid entries.
2.1.3 Scoring
Final placements for each race will be tracked by the Belong Admin team and points will be allocated based on each player’s position each week. Each month, the top 8 players will earn points for their Squad towards the Community Leaderboard.

Weekly points will be allocated based on the lowest times as below:

• 1st – 8 points
• 2nd - 7 points
• 3rd - 6 points
• 4th - 5 points
• 5th - 4 points
• 6th - 3 points
• 7th - 2 points
• 8th - 1 point

At the end of each month, points will be awarded towards the Community Leaderboard based on players accumulative weekly points as follows:

• 1st – 200 points
• 2nd - 140 points
• 3rd - 100 points
• 4th - 80 points
• 5th - 70 points
• 6th - 60 points
• 7th - 50 points
• 8th - 40 points
• Any other participating players – 10 points

2.1.4 Score Reporting
Once a player has set a valid time, they are required to report their entry to a Belong or GAME member of staff, who will verify the time and submit via the submission form.

Players times will be tracked by the Belong Tournament Admins through an internal score tracker.

Players times must be submitted in a participating Arena after being verified by a Belong or GAME staff member using the submission form.

Times must be submitted in the format MM:SS.xxx where .xxx is milliseconds. For example a time of 2 minutes, 10 seconds and .333 milliseconds would be submitted as 02:10.333.

Any times not submitted in the correct format will not be registered as a valid attempt.

2.1.5 Prizing Overview
Each week, the player who achieves the fastest time on the active stage will be awarded a Belong Day Pass.

The winning player will be emailed to inform them of their prize and announced via the Belong UK Discord. The player will then be able to collect their prize from the Arena at which they set their time.

2.1.5 Tiebreakers
In the event of a tie, the weekly prize will be awarded to the player who submitted the winning time first.
3. Game Setup
3.1 Game Procedure
All times will be set using the offline mode in Gran Turismo 7.

3.2 Breaks
There will be no breaks, due to the amount of time required to set a valid time.
4. Settings
4.1 Game Settings
4.1.1 Assist Settings
The following settings must be set to the below values

• Traction control – 3
• ABS – Default
• Countersteering Assistance – Weak

The remaining settings can be changed based on player preference

4.1.2 Controller Settings
Players may choose to use Logitech G923 wheel provided or a Dualsense controller. Players are free to change button assignments or the level of force feedback for the wheel.

The below Arenas will not be able to offer the Logitech G923 and so times will be set using the Dualsense controller:

• Bradford Rams
• Craigavon Kestrels
• Humber Hunters
• Leeds Rockers
• Milton Keynes Enigmas
• Teesside Steelers

4.1.3 Ghost Settings
All ghost settings may be adjusted to the player preference.

4.1.4 Penalty Settings
• Shortcut Penalty – Weak
• Wall Collision Penalty – Time Penalty (Weak)

4.1.5 Car Settings
• Tyres - Players may adjust their tyres to their preference
• Detailed Settings – All detailed settings should be left as default with no adjustments

4. Equipment
Players are provided with a full setup of hardware and peripherals to use during the tournament.

Players have the option of using their own peripherals during each match. Player-owned equipment must be compatible with Belong-provided competition equipment. Belong is not responsible for ensuring Player-owned equipment is in working condition. Belong
reserves the right to inspect all Player-Owned equipment to ensure compliance with Tournament rules.
5. Bugs and Glitches
5.1 In Game Bugs
In the event that a bug either naturally occurs or is exploited by one party, players should raise the issue to the Arena Admin immediately and pause play. This will then be raised to the Tournament Admin who will use their discretion to rule whether the use of said bugs had an effect on the match, and if a penalty will incur.

If a player is found to be exploiting a bug, such as using exploitative methods to decrease their lap time, they will either receive a warning or be disqualified from the tournament based on the severity of the incident.

5.2 Disconnects and Crashes
In the event of a technical issues that prevents the player from being able to complete their lap and set a valid time, the entry will be counted as invalid requiring a restart.
6. Title Specific Infractions
6.1 Failure to Start
Penalty: Round Forfeit
Not applicable

6.2 Not Adhering to Restrictions
Penalty: Round Forfeit
If a player is found to be violating any restrictions outlined in the ruleset, the player/ team will forfeit the current round. The player will have to confirm they have rectified any infractions and are adhering to any restrictions before entering the next round. Repeated violations of the restrictions may result in a player/ team being disqualified from the tournament.

6.2 Harassing or Distracting Opponents
Penalty: Round Forfeit
Any players found to be intentionally attempting to harass or distract any other player in the tournament to gain advantage will forfeit their current round. Repeated instances will lead to disqualification.

6.4 Inappropriate Profiles
Penalty: Round Forfeit
Any players with any publicly accessible information that is deemed inappropriate will forfeit all rounds until the profile is deemed to be acceptable by a Tournament Admin.
In the event of extremely offensive content, the player will be immediately disqualified and banned from attending future Belong tournaments.

6.5 Unlisted Punishments
Penalty: Admin Decision
If an admin or player believes a rule has been broken and there is no assigned punishment for it, they must contact the representative as soon as possible with details and evidence. The representative will judge the case and assign a punishment if required.

7. General Infractions and Player Conduct
7.1 Reporting Infractions
In the case of any behaviour that contradicts the general infraction rules as laid out in overall Arena Rivals ruleset, the issue should be reported to the Arena Admin as soon as possible. The Arena Admin will refer to the ruleset to determine if an infraction has taken place and raise to the Tournament Admin if required.
The Tournament Admin has final say in all decisions.

Once a ruling has been communicated, players are required to continue with their games, unless explicitly told not to. Any players/teams refusing to start games due to disagreement with an outcome will face a forfeit for the game in question.

Any rulings enacted by the Tournament Admin are final. If a player/ team repeatedly challenges any decisions and refuses to accept outcomes, Belong reserves the right to disqualify the player/team from the tournament and withhold any prizes.

8. Adjustment to Ruleset
The Administration reserves the right to adjust the above ruleset where appropriate in order to ensure fair play and retain competitive integrity. In the event that the Ruleset requires any alterations, this will be clearly indicated on the Belong website and announced via the Belong social platforms.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ARENA RIVALS GRAN TURISMO 7 TOURNAMENTS

1. ACCEPTANCE: By entering this competition, you agree you have read and accept these terms and conditions. You agree to abide by all rules set out in the respective ruleset for each tournament you participate in. We reserve the right to verify any entries and winners and may refuse to award prizes where we have reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a breach of these terms and conditions. You can access these terms and conditions at any time during the competition at www.belong.gg. We suggest that you keep a copy of these terms for your own records. You agree for Belong to contact you via provided contact details regarding the tournament.

2. ELIGIBILITY: You must be of the appropriate age for the game(s) you are signing up to play, based on the PEGI rating of the game, or any age restrictions we have determined in our sole discretion where a game is not PEGI rated. We may ask you for proof of age and disqualify you from participation in the tournament if you are unable to provide such proof. The minimum age to enter any other tournament is 13+ unless the game is rated 18+ or we deem it to be rated 18+ in which case you must be 18 to enter. You must have an active GAME Reward account in which you have registered your age, valid email address, and location so we can contact you if you are a winner. You are not eligible to enter this competition if you, or a member of your immediate family (which means parents, children, siblings, spouse and life partners), are an employee, contractor or sub-contractor of GAME Retail Limited or any of part of FRASERS GROUP or any of their advertising or promotion agencies. The details you provide upon registration for the competition must match the details associated with your Reward Account. You promise that all the personal information you provide to GAME in connection with this competition shall be complete and accurate.

3. HOW TO ENTER: You can enter Gran Turismo 7 Arena Rivals by visiting participating Belong arenas between 5th Feb-28th April to take part in the weekly stages.

4. You promise that your entry is original and owned by you, and you have not borrowed or copied it (in whole or in part) from anyone else or asked anyone to participate on your behalf.

5. INVALID ENTRIES: Any entry made or attempted to be made to the competition in a manner which in our reasonable opinion is contrary to these terms and conditions or by its nature unfair to other participants will be invalid and may result in your disqualification from the competition. Examples of entries or behaviour which are not allowed include fraudulent entries, bulk entries, automated entries, entries made on behalf of another person, cheating (including a person participating in the competition on your behalf), hacking, deception (including tampering with the challenge settings which will result in immediate disqualification from the entire competition), use of robots or other automated programmes. We will not accept illegible or incomplete entries.

6. REFUNDS: You are no longer eligible for a refund if a fixture your team was due to play has been given a result. Even if you or the team didn’t play or were disqualified for whatever reason.

7. SELECTION OF WINNERS: The winners for the tournaments will be determined in accordance with the tournament rules. Our decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection of the winners of this competition.

8. PRIZE: Each weekly stage will award a Belong Day Pass to the player who sets the fastest time.

9. We may substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Non-cash prizes have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes are not transferable. Prizes may be considered a taxable benefit and the winner will be directly responsible for any taxes payable on their prize. Only one prize will be awarded to each winner. Team based prizes will be split evenly amongst the team unless all team members agree in writing to any other split.

10. OWNERSHIP OF YOUR ENTRY: You own your entry, including any copyright in your entry. By entering the competition, you agree that GAME (including our group and affiliate companies) may edit, publish and use your entry in any and all media (including print and online) for promotion and news purposes, both during and after the competition, without any payment to you.

11. NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: We will notify the winners at the end of the tournament.

12. DELIVERY OF PRIZE: You will be contacted within 30 days via the email that you provided on the sign-up form to provide your bank details for any cash prizes. Physical prizes will be provided in store.

13. CANCELLATION: We reserve the right to cancel any tournament if the minimum entry requirements are not met. The minimum entry requirements are details on each tournament’s respective ruleset.

14. LIST OF WINNERS: You may request the last name and county of the prize winners by sending a stamped addressed envelope to BELONG ESPORTS Tournament, Game Retail Limited, Unity House, Telford Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6YJ. By entering this competition, you give us permission to make available your last name and county if you win.

15. FINAL DECISION: Our decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection of the winner of this competition.

16. CONSENT TO USE NAME AND IMAGE: We may require the winners to participate in publicity or advertising. By entering this competition, you agree that we may use your name and/or image for these purposes and that you will not be paid.

17. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: When you give us the information we ask you for as part of the competition, we’ll use it as needed to conduct the competition as we’ve described in these terms. We may also use it for other reasons, but we’ll ask for your permission before we do. We will process, use and store your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy which can be found at www.game.co.uk/privacypolicy

18. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU: We accept liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or that of our employees and agents. We do not seek to exclude liability for fraud by us or our employees or agents. For any other loss or damage, we will only be liable for losses which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of our negligence or breach of these terms and conditions, up to a maximum of £100. Losses are foreseeable where they could be contemplated by you and us at the time of you entering this competition.

19. WHAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR: We are not responsible for:
a. losses not caused by our breach or negligence
b. indirect losses – these are losses which are a side effect of the main loss or damage and which are not reasonably foreseeable by you and us at the time of you entering this competition
c. entries lost, delayed, damaged or corrupted where such loss, delay, damage or corruption is caused by events outside of our reasonable control
d. technical failures or errors affecting communication lines, website availability or systems errors where these are not within our reasonable control, or
e. any failure to provide the competition, the prize(s) or to meet any of our obligations under these terms and conditions where that failure arise because of events outside of our reasonable control.

20. LIABILITY OF THIRD PARTIES: You acknowledge that some prizes are provided by a third party not related to GAME. We are not responsible for the performance of any third party involved in this competition or the provision of the prizes and will not be liable for any act or omission of a third party, although we will endeavour to minimise the effect to you of any third party's failure. Third party terms may apply to prizes details of which can be provided upon request.

21. DISPUTES: If you wish to take court proceedings against GAME you must do so within the United Kingdom. The law of the part of the United Kingdom of which you are a resident shall apply, for example, if you live in England the laws of England shall apply and if you live in Scotland the laws of Scotland shall apply.

22. DETAILS OF PROMOTER: This competition is run by Game Retail Limited (“GAME”) a company registered in England and Wales. Our registered address is Unity House, Telford Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6YJ.