Renegade Runner Cups - Chapter 4 Season 2 - Official Rules

Renegade Runner Cups - Chapter 4 Season 2 - Official Rules

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1 Introduction

These Renegade Runner Cups - Chapter 4 Season 2 Official Rules (“Rules”) govern all stages of the Renegade
Runner Cup (“Renegade Runner Cup”) and the Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup (“Zero Build Renegade
Runner Cup”, and together with the Renegade Runner Cup, the “Event”).

These Rules have been designed to ensure the integrity of competitive play of Fortnite (the “Game”) in
connection with the Event, and are intended to promote vigorous competition and to help ensure that all
competitive play of the Game is fun, fair, and free from Toxic Behavior (as defined below).

These Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any
translated version of these Rules and the English version of these Rules, the English version shall prevail,
govern and control.

1.2 Acceptance

To participate in the Event, each player must agree (or, if a Minor (as defined below), such player’s parent or
legal guardian must agree on such player’s behalf) to follow these Rules at all times, including the Code of
Conduct in Section 8. A player (or, if a Minor, such player’s parent or legal guardian) may accept these Rules by
clicking to accept or agree to these Rules, where this option is made available to you by Epic Games, Inc.
(“Epic”) in the Game client. By participating in any game or match that is part of the Event, a player is confirming
that he or she (or, if a Minor, his or her parent or legal guardian) has accepted these Rules pursuant to this
Section 1.2.

1.3 Enforcement

Epic will have primary responsibility for enforcing these Rules for all players at the Event and may, working with
the Event Administrators (as defined below), impose sanctions on players for violations of these Rules, as
further described in Section 9.

1.4 Amendments

Epic may update, revise, change, or modify these Rules from time to time. For each player, his or her
participation in the Event after any update, revision, change, or modification to these Rules will be deemed
acceptance by such player (or, if a Minor, such player’s parent or legal guardian) of these Rules as updated,
revised, changed, or modified.

2. Event Structure

2.1 Definition of Terms

2.1.1 Arena

The Game’s ranked, competitive mode composed of three (3) leagues (each, a “League”) separated into ten
(10) divisions (each, a “Division”) as follows:

Open League: Division I (0 - 399 Hype points (“Hype”)) Open League: Division II (400 - 799 Hype) Open
League: Division III (800 -1,199 Hype) Open League: Division IV (1,200 - 1,999 Hype)

Contender League: Division I (2,000 - 2,999 Hype) Contender League: Division II (3,000 - 4,999 Hype)
Contender League: Division III (5,000 - 7,499 Hype)

Champion League: Division I (7,500 - 9,999 Hype) Champion League: Division II (10,000 - 14,999 Hype)
Champion League: Division III (15,000+ Hype)

2.1.2 Elimination

An occurrence where one player entirely depletes the HP and Shield (if any) of another player. Subject to
Section 7.1.2, elimination credit is determined by (a) the action feed located at the bottom left corner of the
gameplay screen, and (b) the UI illustrating the total number of eliminations earned during a single match;
provided, that, in no event shall elimination credit be awarded to a player for any portion of a match following
such player’s elimination.

2.1.3 Event Administrator

Any Epic employee or member of the admin team, broadcast team, production team, event staff, or anyone else
otherwise employed or contracted for the purpose of running the Event.

2.1.4 Game Mode

A specific ruleset, set of gameplay elements, or win conditions for a given match. Game modes can be very
broad and may or may not differ from one match to the next. Event Administrators will explain the specific
parameters for each game mode before the beginning of a match.

2.1.5 Match

A single instance of competition within the Game that is played until a player or team either achieves a Victory
Royale (as defined below) or certain victory conditions are otherwise met.

2.1.6 Placement

A player’s or team’s time spent in play in a match, relative to that of other players or teams in such match, prior
to being eliminated. Placement rank is illustrated in the UI after being eliminated.

2.1.7 Session

A set of matches that is played until a winner or multiple winners are determined by one of the following
methods: (a) completion of a set number of matches or (b) completion of a set time period.

2.1.8 Victory Royale

An occurrence where a player or team meets the victory conditions of the current game mode of the match being
played. Typically, this refers to obtaining a first place placement finish.

2.2 Schedule - All Final Times Listed in Game

2.2.1 April 12: Renegade Runner Cup

2.2.2 April 12: Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup

2.3 Rescheduling

Epic may, in its sole discretion, reorder the schedule and/or change the date for any match or session of the
Event (or change any game mode to be played in connection therewith). However, if the Event schedule is so
modified, Epic will inform all players at its earliest convenience.

2.4 Event Format and Scoring - Renegade Runner Cup & Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup

2.4.1 Format

For the Renegade Runner Cup and the Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup, all eligible players on a team (as
determined by Epic in accordance with these Rules) must rank in the Open League (Division I, II, III, or IV) or
higher within Arena in their respective Region by the start of the Renegade Runner Cup or Zero Build Renegade
Runner Cup to be eligible to queue up and compete during the applicable session window as listed in-game.

The Renegade Runner Cup and the Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup will each last approximately three (3)
hours. Teams may participate in a maximum of ten (10) matches during either the Renegade Runner Cup or
Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup sessions. Teams will earn points based on the scoring system listed in
Sections 2.4.2, 2.4.3, and/or 2.4.4 (as applicable). Matches for the Renegade Runner Cup or Zero Build
Renegade Runner Cup sessions will count only if the match begins before such session window closes.

For clarity, players may only participate in a single Region during each Renegade Runner Cup session.

At the conclusion of the applicable Event session, and subject to the terms and conditions herein (including,
without limitation, Section 2.5.3), the top point earning players as listed on the Leaderboard from each Region
will be awarded prizes as set out in Section 2.5.1.

2.4.2 Scoring System - Renegade Runner Cup

Placement Victory Royale: 25 points 2nd: 22 points 3rd: 20 points 4th: 18 points 5th: 17 points 6th: 16 points 7th:
15 points 8th: 14 points 9th: 13 points 10th: 12 points 11th: 11 points 12th: 10 points 13th: 9 points 14th: 8 points
15th: 7 points 16th: 6 points 17th: 5 points 18th - 19th: 4 points 20th - 21st: 3 points 22nd - 23rd: 2 point 24th -
25th: 1 point

Each Elimination: 1 point

2.4.3 Scoring System - Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup

Placement Victory Royale: 25 points 2nd: 22 points 3rd: 20 points 4th: 18 points 5th: 17 points 6th: 16 points 7th:
15 points 8th: 14 points 9th: 13 points 10th: 12 points 11th: 11 points 12th: 10 points 13th: 9 points 14th: 8 points
15th: 7 points 16th: 6 points 17th: 5 points 18th - 19th: 4 points 20th - 21st: 3 points 22nd - 23rd: 2 point 24th -
25th: 1 point

Each Elimination: 1 Point

2.4.4 Tiebreakers

Tiebreakers will be determined in the order presented here: (1) total points scored; (2) total Victory Royales in
the session; (3) average eliminations in the session; (4) average placement per match in the session; and finally
(5) total seconds survived across all matches.

2.4.5 Game Mode - Renegade Runner Cup

Renegade Runner Cup will be played using “Battle Royale” and "Duos" game mode settings.

2.4.6 Game Mode - Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup

Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup will be played using “Zero Build” and “Duos” game mode settings.

2.5 Prizes

2.5.1 Renegade Runner Cup

The following prizes will be awarded to each player on a team based on their team’s placement within the
Leaderboard at the conclusion of the Renegade Runner Cup session.

Event Prizes - OCE

Rank Prize 1st - 225th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - ASIA

Rank Prize 1st - 450th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - ME

Rank Prize 1st - 225th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - EU

Rank Prize 1st - 1400th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - BR

Rank Prize 1st - 450th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - NA (NAC, NAE, and NAW)

Rank Prize 1st - 1000th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and “Raider's Rucksack” Back
Bling is $10 USD.

ARV of "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool is $4 USD.

ARV of "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap is $4 USD.

The "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon and "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen have no ARV as
they are not offered for purchase by Epic.

Depending on a player’s placement, they may be awarded more than one prize category, but in all cases will
only be awarded one of each prize. For example, if a player places in 1st place at the conclusion of the
Renegade Runner Cup, they will only be awarded one (1) "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and
“Raider's Rucksack” Back Bling, one (1) "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, one (1) "Mark of
the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap, one (1) "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon, and one (1) "Renegade
Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen.

2.5.2 Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup

The following prizes will be awarded to each player on a team based on their team’s placement within the
Leaderboard at the conclusion of the Zero Build Renegade Runner Cup session.

Event Prizes - OCE

Rank Prize 1st - 225th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - ASIA

Rank Prize 1st - 450th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - ME

Rank Prize 1st - 225th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - EU

Rank Prize 1st - 1400th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - BR

Rank Prize 1st - 450th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

Event Prizes - NA (NAC, NAW, NAE)

Rank Prize 1st - 1000th "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and "Raider's Rucksack" Back Bling,
"Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, and "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap

8 Points Earned "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon 16 Points Earned "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading
Screen

ARV of "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and “Raider's Rucksack” Back Bling is $10 USD.

ARV of "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool is $4 USD.

ARV of "Mark of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap is $4 USD.

The "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon and "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen have no ARV as
they are not offered for purchase by Epic.

Depending on a player’s placement, they may be awarded more than one prize category, but in all cases will
only be awarded one of each prize. For example, if a player places in 1st place at the conclusion of the Zero
Build Renegade Runner Cup, they will only be awarded one (1) "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
and “Raider's Rucksack” Back Bling, one (1) "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, one (1) "Mark
of the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap,one (1) "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon, and one (1) "Renegade
Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen.

2.5.3 Prizing Information

Only the highest scoring players (as determined by Epic pursuant to this Section 2.5.3) (collectively, “Winning
Players”) will be eligible to receive the applicable prizes set forth in Sections 2.5.1 and 2.5.2. No other player
with a score lower than the Winning Players shall be, at any time or under any circumstances, entitled to win any
prizes in connection with the Event.

For clarity, prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. Prizes are not
transferable or assignable and cannot be transferred by Winning Players. Non-cash prizes (if any) cannot be
redeemed for cash. All prize details are at the sole discretion of Epic. Winning Players are not entitled to any
surplus between actual retail value of prize and ARV and any difference between approximate and actual value
of the prize will not be awarded. The "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic Outfit and “Raider's Rucksack”
Back Bling, the "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, the"Mark of the Renegade" In-Game
Cosmetic Wrap, the "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon, and the "Renegade Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen
have no value outside of an Epic Games Account (“Epic Account”), and will be granted directly to the applicable
Winning Player’s Epic Account within 3 weeks of completion of the Event, or such other time as reasonably
required by Epic for such grant. If a player has already received the "Renegade Runner" In-Game Cosmetic
Outfit and “Raider's Rucksack” Back Bling, the "Renegade Star" In-Game Cosmetic Harvesting Tool, "Mark of
the Renegade" In-Game Cosmetic Wrap, the "Starry Raider" In-Game Emoticon, and/or the "Renegade
Reunion" In-Game Loading Screen as part of a previous Fortnite competitive event or other method, he or she
will not be eligible to receive the prizes for this Event. Winning Players are responsible for any costs and
expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided. Winning Players
may not substitute a prize, but Epic reserves the right, at its sole discretion, in case of justified reasons, to
substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Additional terms and conditions
may apply to acceptance and use of a prize.

3. Player Eligibility

3.1 Player Age; Epic Account Status

3.1.1 To be eligible to participate in any Event match, a player must be at least 13 years old (or such other age,
if greater, as may be required in such player’s country of residence). If a player is under 18 years of age or the
age of majority as defined in such player’s country of residence (a “Minor”), such player must have permission
from a parent or legal guardian in order to participate in the Event.

3.1.2 Players with Epic Games Cabined Accounts are ineligible to participate in, or receive any prizes in
connection with, the Event.

3.1.3 Ineligible players who mislead or attempt to mislead Event Administrators by providing false eligibility
information will be subject to disciplinary actions as further described in Section 9.2.

3.2 Fortnite EULA

Each player must follow the Fortnite End User License Agreement (“Fortnite EULA”)
(https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/eula). These Rules add to, and do not replace, the Fortnite EULA.

3.3 2FA

Each player must enable (if not already enabled) Two-Factor Authentication (“2FA”) on his or her Epic Account.
To enable 2FA, players must visit https://epicgames.com/2FA, log in to their Epic Accounts, and follow the
onscreen instructions.

3.4 Epic Affiliation

Employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Epic (including the legal, promotion, and
advertising agencies of Epic) and their immediate family members (defined as spouse, mother, father, sisters,
brothers, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandparents, and in-laws, regardless of where they
live) and those living in their household (whether or not related), and each person or entity connected with the
production or administration of the Event, and each parent company, affiliate, subsidiary, agent and
representative of Epic are not eligible to participate or win.

3.5 Player Names

3.5.1 All team and individual player names must follow the Code of Conduct in Section 8. Epic and the Event
Administrators each may restrict or change team and individual player tags or screen names for any reason.

3.5.2 The name used by a team or player may not include or make use of the terms Fortnite®, Epic, or any other
trademark, trade name, or logo owned by or licensed to Epic.

3.5.3 The name used by a team or player cannot be an impersonation of another team, player, streamer,
celebrity, government official, Epic employee, or any other person or entity.
3.6 Good Standing; Account Level

3.6.1 Players must be in good standing with respect to the Epic Accounts used by such players in connection
with the Event, with no undisclosed violations. This means that, without limitation, a player’s Epic Account must
be registered in such player’s name, and cannot have been previously purchased, gifted, or otherwise
transferred from another player.

3.6.2. Players must be free of or served fully any suspensions or other sanctions imposed in connection with a
previous violation of any official Epic rules. Additionally, players who receive a competitive ban of 14 days or
longer during the Event will be ineligible to (a) participate further in the Event, (b) participate in the FNCS
Chapter 4 Season 2, and/or (c) participate in the immediately subsequent FNCS season.

3.6.3 A player’s Epic Account must be level fifteen (15) or above. This information can be found in the in-game
“Career” tab.

3.7 Additional Restrictions

3.7.1 The Event is not open to individuals wherever restricted or prohibited by law where you live, or anywhere
we cannot distribute prizes to you because of legal or other considerations.

3.7.2 The Event is not open to individuals using iOS devices.

3.7.3 For the duration of the Event, only a single player may play on a given game machine (i.e., multiple players
cannot participate on the same machine at any point during any Event match).

3.7.4 Players may only have one (1) entry (using one (1) Epic Account) into the Event for a given session.
Players are expressly prohibited from having additional Event entries using additional or secondary Epic
Account(s).

3.7.5 Players may only participate in one (1) Region (using one (1) Epic Account) throughout the course of the
Event. For clarity, this means that once a player participates in a Region in any Renegade Runner Cups session,
they will be locked to that Region for any subsequent Renegade Runner Cups sessions in Chapter 4 Season 2.

3.7.6 Players may only participate on a single team during any session.

4. Player/Team Formation Rules

4.1 Duos

4.1.1 Each Duos player (or, if a Minor, such player’s parent or legal guardian) must acknowledge and accept
these Rules in-game pursuant to Section 1.2 before participating in the Event.

4.1.2 During the Event, all players on a Duos team must be present and partied up together in order to
participate. Players on a Duos team may not play Solo. If a Duos team does not have both members present
and partied up together by the start time for a given match, it will be considered to have finished in (or tied for)
last place with zero eliminations for that match.

4.1.3 All members of a team that fall within the prizing thresholds set forth in Section 2.5.1 or Section 2.5.2 must
meet the eligibility requirements set out in Section 3 in order to be eligible to receive such prizes. If one member
of a team fails the verification of eligibility process, both members of that team will be disqualified as potential
Winning Players, and that team shall not be entitled to win any prizes in connection with the Event.

4.1.4 Each member of a team shall be deemed to have jointly and severally made and entered into all of the
representations, warranties and agreements contained herein and shall be jointly and severally obligated and
bound thereby. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, all of the Event Administrators’ rights pursuant to
these Rules relate to and are exercisable against the team as a whole and each individual member of the team.
If any right of disqualification arises as to any individual member of the team, then the right of disqualification
may be exercised against the team as a whole, as the Event Administrators may elect in their sole discretion.

5. Issues

5.1 Definition of Terms

5.1.1 Bug

An error, flaw, failure, or fault that produces an incorrect or unexpected result, or otherwise causes the Game
and/or a hardware device to behave in unintended ways.

5.1.2 Intentional Disconnection

A player losing connection to the Game due to the player’s actions. Any actions of a player which lead to a
disconnection shall be deemed intentional, regardless of the actual intent of the player. Intentional disconnection
is not considered a valid technical issue for the purposes of a remake.

5.1.3 Server Crash

All players losing connection to the Game due to an issue with the Game server.

5.1.4 Unintentional Disconnection

A player losing connection to the Game due to problems or issues with the game client, platform, network, or
PC.

5.2 Technical Issues

5.2.1 Due to the nature and scale of online competition, except as otherwise determined by Epic in its sole
discretion, matches will not be restarted or made null due to Bugs, Intentional Disconnections, Server Crashes,
or Unintentional Disconnections. Except as otherwise determined by Epic in its sole discretion, any technical
issues or Bug encounters, whether defined in this Section 5 or not, must be played through and will not be cause
for a remake.

5.2.2 Without limitation of the foregoing, players are prohibited from taking advantage of or otherwise exploiting
any Bug that allows a player to participate in any Event round or stage without having first qualified for such
round or stage pursuant to the terms of these Rules.

5.2.3 In addition, players acknowledge and agree that in participating in a Game competitive event the individual
player solely determines which platform to use (i.e., PC, console, or mobile (as applicable)) and understands
that he/she may face players competing on a different platform. Additionally, players acknowledge that the
different platforms may offer features, such as controllers, player interface, and/or ability to individualize certain
game settings/sensitivities, etc., which may arguably provide a competitive advantage to one platform over
another. Players acknowledge their sole competitive platform choice and agree and waive any responsibility or
liability of Epic relating to such player’s involvement in a multiplatform competition, including any alleged
competitive advantage of any other platform.

6. Communication

6.1 Event Administrators will be available to answer player-specific questions and provide additional assistance
throughout the Event via the official player support channel found here:
https://www.discord.gg/fncompetitivesupport

7. Post-Match Process

7.1 Scoring

7.1.1 The Game client will record and report a player’s score at the conclusion of such player’s participation in a
match.

7.1.2 At times, unforeseen issues may arise that result in score reporting delays and/or inaccuracies. For the
duration of the Event, the score displayed within the Leaderboard will be the official score, regardless of
accuracy.

7.1.3 Without limitation of the foregoing, after a Round has ended, it may be necessary to adjust the
Leaderboard standings (typically due to players or teams being DQ’d and removed from the Leaderboard for
breaking these Rules). For advancement purposes, at the end of the applicable Round, the Leaderboard
standings will be snapshotted, and those advancements will be immediately awarded and considered “final” for
purposes of player or team advancement only, subject in all cases to final adjustment and confirmation by Epic.

8. Code of Conduct

8.1 Personal Conduct; No Toxic Behavior

8.1.1 All players must conduct themselves in a way that is at all times consistent with (a) the Code of Conduct in
this Section 8 (“Code of Conduct”) and (b) the general principles of personal integrity, honesty, and good
sportsmanship.

8.1.2 Players must be respectful of other players, Event Administrators, spectators, and sponsors (as
applicable).

8.1.3 Players shall not behave in a manner (a) which violates these Rules, (b) which is disruptive, unsafe or
destructive, or (c) which is otherwise harmful to the enjoyment of the Game by other users as intended by Epic
(as decided by Epic). In particular, players shall not engage in harassing or disrespectful conduct, use of abusive
or offensive language, game sabotage, spamming, social engineering, scamming, or any unlawful activity
(“Toxic Behavior”).

8.1.4 Players shall not (a) proclaim to be, or represent themselves as, a banned player or a cheater/rule breaker,
or (b) glorify or otherwise endorse the breaking or violation of these Rules.

8.1.5 Any violation of these Rules may expose a player to disciplinary action as further described in Section 9.2,
whether or not that violation was committed intentionally.

8.2 Competitive Integrity

8.2.1 Each player is expected to play within the spirit of the Game and these Rules at all times during any Event
match. Any form of unfair play is prohibited by these Rules, and may result in disciplinary action. Examples of
unfair play include the following:

Collusion (as defined below), match fixing or throwing, bribing a referee or match official, or any other unfair or
illegal action or agreement to intentionally influence (or attempt to influence) the outcome of any match or Event.

Hacking or otherwise modifying the intended behavior of the Game client.

Playing or allowing another player to play on an Epic Account registered in another person’s name (or soliciting,
encouraging, or directing someone else to do so).

Using any kind of cheating device, program, or similar cheating method to gain a competitive advantage.

Intentionally exploiting any game function (e.g., an in-game bug or glitch) in a manner not intended by Epic in
order to gain a competitive advantage.

Using distributed denial of service attacks, swatting, or similar methods to interfere with another player’s
connection to the Game’s game client.

Using macro keys or similar methods to automate in-game actions.

Accepting any gift, reward, bribe, or compensation for services promised, rendered, or to be rendered in
connection with unfair play of the Game (e.g., services designed to throw or fix a match or session).

Utilizing outside assistance regarding the location of other players, other players’ health or equipment, or any
other information not otherwise known to the player by the information on his or her own screen (e.g., looking at
or attempting to look at spectator monitors while currently in a match). For clarity, a player’s receipt of coaching
or use of the in-game replay tool does not fall within this prohibition.

Intentionally disconnecting from the Game after you or a member of your team takes damage. For clarity, this
only applies to players who intentionally disconnect with a member of their team receiving damage within 60
seconds prior to the intentional disconnection.

8.2.2 Players may not work together to deceive or otherwise cheat other players during any match (“Collusion”).
Examples of Collusion include the following:

Teaming: Players working together during the match while on opposing teams.
Planned Movement: Agreement between 2 or more opposing players to land at specific locations and move
through the map in a planned way before the match begins.

Communication: Sending or receiving signals (both verbal and non-verbal) to communicate with opposing
players.

Item Dumping: Intentionally dropping items for an opposing player to collect.

Feeding: Intentionally allowing oneself to be eliminated by an opposing player.

8.3 Wagering

Players shall not (a) conduct or promote betting, wagering, or gambling on the Event or any portion thereof, or
(b) benefit, either directly or indirectly, from betting, wagering, or gambling on the Event or any portion thereof.

8.4 Harassment

8.4.1 Players are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassing, abusive, or discriminatory conduct based
on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

8.4.2 Any player who witnesses or is subjected to harassing, abusive, or discriminatory conduct should notify an
Epic Esports Coordinator or Event Administrator. All complaints reported pursuant to this Section 8.4.2 will be
promptly investigated and appropriate action will be taken. Retaliation against any player who brings forward a
complaint or cooperates in the investigation of a complaint is prohibited.

8.5 Confidentiality

A player may not disclose to any third party any confidential information provided by the Event Administrators,
Epic, or its affiliates concerning the Game, the Event, Epic, or its affiliates, by any method of communication,
including by posting on social media channels.

8.6 Illegal Conduct

Players are required to comply with all applicable laws at all times.

9. Rules and Conduct Violations

9.1 Investigation and Compliance

9.1.1 Players agree to fully cooperate with Epic and/or an Event Administrator (as applicable) in the investigation
of any violation of these Rules. If Epic and/or an Event Administrator contacts a player to discuss the
investigation, the player must be truthful in the information that he or she provides to Epic and/or an Event
Administrator. Any player found to have withheld, destroyed, or tampered with any related information, or
otherwise found to have misled Epic and/or an Event Administrator during an investigation, will be subject to
disciplinary action as further described in Section 9.2.

9.1.2 Players understand and agree that Epic has the right, in its sole discretion, to remove a player from, or
restrict such player’s participation in, any Event activity as part of any investigation conducted by Epic and/or an
Event Administrator (as applicable) pursuant to Section 9.1.1.

9.2 Disciplinary Action

9.2.1 If Epic decides that a player has violated the Code, Epic may take the following disciplinary actions (as
applicable):

Issue a private or public warning (verbal or written) to the player;

Loss of session points for the current or future match(es);

Loss of all or any part of the prizes previously awarded to the player;

Disqualify the player from participating in one or more matches and/or sessions at the Event; and/or

Prevent the player from participating in one or more future competitions hosted by Epic.

9.2.2 For clarity, the nature and extent of the disciplinary action taken by Epic pursuant to this Section 9.2 will be
in the sole and absolute discretion of Epic. Epic reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from
such player to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

The enforcement of any applicable sanction by Epic shall not provide such player with grounds for claims
against Epic under any theory of law, or otherwise be considered a liability on the part of Epic to such player.

9.2.3 If Epic decides that there have been repeated breaches of these Rules by a player, it may hand out
increasing disciplinary action, up to and including permanent disqualification from all future competitive play of
the Game. Epic may also enforce any applicable sanction specified in Epic’s Terms of Service and/or the
Fortnite EULA.

9.2.4 All Rules violations at the Event will be governed by the Epic Competitive Violation Matrix. A final decision
by Epic as to the appropriate disciplinary action will be final and binding on all players.

9.3 Rule Disputes

Epic has final, binding authority to decide all disputes with respect to any portion of these Rules, including the
breach, enforcement, or interpretation thereof.

10. Conditions

The Event is subject to these Rules. By participating, each player agrees (or, if a Minor, such player’s parent or
legal guardian agrees on such player’s behalf): (a) to be bound by these complete Rules (including the Code of
Conduct) and the decisions of Epic which shall be final and binding; and (b) to waive any right to claim ambiguity
in the Event or these Rules, except where prohibited by applicable law. By accepting a prize, the Winning Player
agrees (or, if a Minor, such Winning Player’s parent or legal guardian agrees on such Winning Player’s behalf) to
release Epic from any and all liability, loss, or damage arising from or in connection with awarding, receipt,
and/or use or misuse of prize or participation in any prize-related activities. Epic shall not be liable for: (i)
telephone system, telephone, or computer hardware, software, or other technical or computer malfunctions, lost
connections, disconnections, delays, or transmission errors; (ii) data corruption, theft, destruction, and
unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iii) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind,
including death caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of a prize, or from
participation in the Event; or (iv) any printing, typographical, administrative, or technological errors in any
materials associated with the Event. Epic reserves the right to cancel or suspend the Event in its sole discretion
or due to circumstances beyond its control, including natural disasters. Epic may disqualify any player from
participating in the Event or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines such player is attempting to
undermine the legitimate operation of the Event by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other unfair playing
practices intending to annoy, abuse, threaten, undermine, or harass any other players or Epic’s representatives.
The internal laws of the State of North Carolina, without reference to any of its conflicts of laws principles, shall
govern disputes regarding these Rules and/or the Event. Epic may, in its sole discretion, cancel, modify, or
suspend the Event should a virus, bug, computer problem, unauthorized intervention, force majeure, or other
cause beyond Epic’s control corrupt the administration, security, or proper play of the Event. Any attempt to
deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the Event may be in violation of criminal and civil
laws and will result in disqualification from participation in the Event. Should such an attempt be made, Epic
reserves the right to seek remedies and damages (including attorneys’ fees) to the fullest extent of the law,
including criminal prosecution. The Event is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

11. Publicity; Interview Consent

11.1 Epic reserves the right to use the name, tag, likeness, audio, video, game play statistics, and/or Epic
Account ID of any player, for publicity purposes prior to, during, or after the Event end date, in any media,
throughout the world, in perpetuity, but only in connection with publicizing the Event or other Game events and
programing, without any compensation or prior review unless specifically prohibited by law.

11.2 Epic may, from time to time, reach out to players for an opportunity to voluntarily participate in an interview
in connection with the Event (each, an “Interview”). Such players recognize that Epic is not required to distribute,
use, or feature such players and their game play or make them famous, but to the extent any such player wants
Epic to have the rights to do so, such player (and if a Minor, such player’s parent or legal guardian) declares and
affirms the following:

You understand that to the extent you agree (and if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian agrees) that you will
participate in an Interview, (a) your participation in such Interview will be on a voluntary basis; and (b) Epic will
collect a recorded verbal confirmation from you (or if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian) prior to conducting
such Interview.

In connection with your participation in the Interview, you hereby grant (or, if a Minor, your parent or legal
guardian hereby grants) to Epic a royalty-free, worldwide right and license (with the right to grant sublicenses) to
copy, display, distribute, edit, host, store and otherwise use and display your name, likeness, image, voice,
video, game play statistics, and biographical information (collectively, “Interview Materials”), and create
derivative works of the Interview Materials, in any and all present and future media, on or in connection with (i)
the streaming of the Interview Materials; and (ii) Epic’s marketing and promotion of the Event (if any), any other
event, or the Game, in each case (items (i) and (ii)), without any compensation or prior review unless specifically
prohibited by law. You understand that you (and if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian) can withdraw the
aforementioned license at any time by contacting an Event Administrator at [email protected];
provided, however, that this shall not affect the lawfulness of the use Epic has made of such license before its
withdrawal.

You acknowledge and agree (and if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian acknowledges and agrees) that Epic
is under no obligation to select you to participate in an Interview or to include the Interview Materials in the Event
or in any such other production, or to broadcast, exhibit, transmit, distribute or otherwise exploit the Interview
Materials in any manner or media.

You represent and warrant (and if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian represents and warrants) the following:
(A) you are not under any obligation to any other party which would in any way prohibit or restrict you from
participating in the Interview as contemplated hereby or performing any of my obligations herein; (B) you have
(and if a Minor, your parent or legal guardian has) the right to grant the rights granted to Epic, and you neither
have nor will make any commitments that would conflict or interfere with the rights granted to Epic; and (C) your
participation in the Interview and the use of the Interview Materials by Epic or anyone else will not violate or
infringe upon any rights of any third party and will not cause you to be in breach or violation of any agreements
to which you are a party.

12. Waiver of Jury Trial

EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS

EVENT, EACH PARTICIPANT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND PERPETUALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT S/HE
MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING
OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED
INTO IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, ANY PRIZE AVAILABLE IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, AND ANY OF
THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

13. Privacy Please refer to Epic’s privacy policy located at https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-

US/privacypolicy for important information regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal
information by Epic.

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