Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

1. By accessing or using our Website or Discord Server (collectively, the “Platform”), you (“User” or “you”) confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional guidelines referenced herein.
2. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Platform.
3. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any substantial changes, and your continued use of the Platform after such notice signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

1. You must be at least the age of 13 to use the Platform. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have parental or guardian consent.
2. By participating in VIP League competitions, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements and that all registration information you submit is accurate and truthful.

3. Registration and Account Security

1. Account Creation: Certain features of the Website, such as team registration and leaderboard access, require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
2. Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as necessary.
3. Security: You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, notify us immediately.

4. Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a fair, respectful, and competitive gaming environment. Accordingly, you agree to adhere to the following guidelines on both the Website and Discord Server:

  • Respectful Communication
    • Do not engage in harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected category.
    • Refrain from using offensive or obscene language.
    • Personal attacks, doxxing, and threats are strictly prohibited.
  • Fair Play and Integrity
    • Cheating, exploiting game bugs, or engaging in any form of match manipulation is strictly prohibited.
    • Respect all match rules and league protocols, including those specific to scheduling, roster management, and the use of league-provided tools or bots.
  • Discord Etiquette
    • Follow any channel-specific guidelines or instructions from moderators and staff.
    • Do not spam or flood channels with repetitive messages.
    • Avoid sharing inappropriate or unauthorized content, including but not limited to malware, explicit material, or pirated content.
  • Website Etiquette
    • Do not attempt to interfere with the Website’s functionality (e.g., via hacking, DDoS attacks, or unauthorized scraping).
    • Only submit information and content that you have the right to share (e.g., do not upload copyrighted material without permission).

5. Match Scheduling and Commitments

1. Binding Schedules: All scheduled matches posted on the Website or coordinated through the Discord Server are considered binding for participating teams.

2. Rescheduling: If a team needs to reschedule a match, they must follow the league’s rescheduling protocols, which may involve contacting league administrators and the opposing team’s captain.

3. Cancellations and No-Shows: Repeated cancellations or failure to show up for scheduled matches may result in penalties, including forfeiture, point deductions, or suspension from the league.

6. Team Management

1. Joining or Leaving a Team
• Players wishing to join or leave a team must follow the official procedures as outlined by VIP League administrators.
• Team captains must approve roster changes and ensure the Website and Discord records reflect any changes accurately.

2. Captain Responsibilities
• Captains are responsible for coordinating team schedules, communicating match times, and ensuring all players follow league rules.
• Captains must promptly report roster updates and match outcomes to maintain accurate league standings.

3. Team Conduct
• Teams are collectively responsible for adhering to the Code of Conduct. Violations by individual members may result in penalties for the entire team.

7. Leaderboard Data and Statistics

1. Accuracy and Integrity: All leaderboard data displayed on the Website or Discord Server is generated based on official match results and league-approved statistics.

2. Prohibited Use: Users shall not manipulate, falsify, or misuse any data (including but not limited to match scores, player stats, or team records).

3. Removal or Correction: VIP League reserves the right to remove, correct, or modify any leaderboard data if inaccuracies or manipulations are detected.

8. Bot Usage and Automated Features

1. League Bots: VIP League utilizes custom bots to manage scheduling, team updates, and leaderboards on the Discord Server.

2. Prohibited Actions:
• Do not attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt any bots or automated features.
• Do not misuse bots by spamming commands or providing inaccurate data.

3. Maintenance and Downtime:
• We make reasonable efforts to ensure our bots are operational, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted functionality.
• VIP League is not responsible for any losses incurred due to bot malfunctions or downtime.

9. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

1. User-Generated Content:
• By submitting or posting content (e.g., text, images, videos) on the Platform, you grant VIP League a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute such content for league-related purposes.
• You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.

2. VIP League Intellectual Property:
• All trademarks, logos, trade dress, and other intellectual property related to VIP League and the Platform are owned or licensed by VIP League. You may not use any such materials without express written permission.
• You agree not to copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Website, Discord Server, or any associated materials without prior authorization.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

1. Data Collection: We collect certain personal information to facilitate league operations (e.g., email addresses for account creation, Discord IDs for server roles).

2. Use of Data:
• We use this information to manage user accounts, schedule matches, maintain leaderboards, and improve our services.
• We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent.

3. Data Security:
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but no system is entirely foolproof.
• You acknowledge that you use the Platform at your own risk and agree not to hold VIP League liable for unauthorized access to your data, provided we have followed industry-standard security practices.

11. Liability and Disclaimers

1. No Guarantees: VIP League provides the Platform on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or fault-free functionality.

2. Third-Party Services: The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by VIP League. We are not responsible for the content or functionality of these third-party services.

3. Limitation of Liability:
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, VIP League and its organizers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform.
• In jurisdictions that do not allow certain liability limitations, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VIP League, its affiliates, organizers, and staff from any claim, liability, damage, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of the Platform.
  • Your breach of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
  • Any dispute or issue between you and any third party.

13. Enforcement and Termination

1. Monitoring: VIP League staff reserve the right to monitor user activity to ensure compliance with these Terms.

2. Penalties: Violations of the Terms may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, permanent bans, or other penalties at the discretion of VIP League.

3. Termination of Access: We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the Platform for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

1. These Terms and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where VIP League is primarily operated.

2. Any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Changes to the Terms

1. VIP League may update or revise these Terms at any time. We will post any changes on the Website and may announce them on the Discord Server.

2. Your continued use of the Platform after any such revisions indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the operation of VIP League, please contact us through one of the following methods:

17. Miscellaneous

1. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and VIP League regarding your use of the Platform.

2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the least extent necessary to make it valid, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

3. Waiver: Failure or delay to exercise any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

4. No Agency Relationship: No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and VIP League as a result of these Terms.

By using VIP League’s Website and Discord Server, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

Last updated: January 16, 2025