Code of Conduct

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CODE OF CONDUCT 

  • We expect all guests to behave in an adult manner and do not condone or allow the verbal or physical display of pornography, gang symbols, discrimination against any group, or anything that may be deemed inappropriate by GAAM staff.
  • GAAM has a zero-tolerance policy toward violence, threats of violence, intimidation, inappropriate contact, harassment (sexual or otherwise), hate speech and other forms of personal misconduct. Any incident or threat of violence, harassment, aggressive intimidation, or inappropriate contact of any kind will result in a minimum 1-year to lifetime attendance ban.
  • Cheering and jeering from the crowd is perfectly fine, as is a healthy level of trash talking and playful banter. However, if you cross the line into malicious, threatening, or discriminatory hate speech will be ejected from the venue.
  • Do not try to intentionally make other attendees uncomfortable. Control yourself and treat others with respect.
  • In addition to the GAAM Code of Conduct, guests are required to comply with all local, state and federal laws, as well as event rules and instructions posted or otherwise listed.

 

Prohibited Items

  • GAAM prohibits the possession or use of firearms, knives, fireworks, explosives, ammunition, chemical weapons, or any other weapons not listed during the entire event, including all event spaces.
  • GAAM prohibits the possession or use of any illegal drug or narcotic during the entire event, including all event spaces.
  • GAAM Gladiators is a non-smoking event. Smoking is not allowed inside any event space. Smoking areas are available outside of the event space and will require a badge and bag check upon reentry.


GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES

  • All Games will be played on default settings, unless otherwise noted
  • All Tournament Matches are 2/3 Games unless otherwise noted under a game’s particular rulesets.  Winners, Losers and Grand Finals for All games are 3/5!
  • All Games are run in Double Elimination style, Larger turnouts will be split up into Pool Play with Double Elimination Rules until a Semifinals such as top 32/16 are whittled down to Top 8 For Finals
  • All Macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed, Example- Tekken Mapping LP+RP to R1
  • Accidentally pausing the game at any time during a match may force you to forfeit the round (Solely at judge’s discretion if there is a player dispute).
  • Winners must keep same characters unless noted otherwise in “Games and Payouts” section for each game. If you choose Random Select to pick a character and win the match, you must Random Select your character again.
  • You MUST provide your own controller for the events when competing.You must bring your own converters, Cronus and Chronus Max Wireless converters are BANNED.
  • Brook Converters are legal and allowed.
  • Wireless controllers are permitted. See below for additional info
  • If you use a PS4 Dualshock or wireless controller of any kind, be sure to disconnect or desync it after every match.  Before beginning a match, make sure to delete all bluetooth devices from said console, failure to do so will be grounds for DQ if another match is interrupted. (Pads can be desynced by going to options, devices, blue tooth devices, select controller, hit options button, select forget device.)
  • Button mapping is allowed
  • Rapid Fire/Turbo is NOT allowed
  • Custom Arcade sticks are allowed as long as they are not wireless or hacked
  • Coaching is allowed with One 30 second coaching break in a set before games. Coaches must be named before their matches. Coaches are not allowed on stage next to their players during a match. (Subject to change)
  • If you have any issues with the tournament itself or tournament play please find the Event Producer Ryan Thompson during the event
  • Collusion of any kind with your competitors is considered cheating. If the Event Producer determines that any competitor is colluding to manipulate the results or intentionally underperforming, the collaborating players may be immediately disqualified. This determination is to be made at the sole discretion of the Event Producer. Anyone disqualified in this manner forfeits all rights to any titles or prizes they might have otherwise earned for that tournament.
  • Wired D-Pad controllers are allowed.
  • If players disagree on which side they play on or which stage to use, selection will be determined by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. Winner may choose.
  • If both players cannot agree on a stage within 10 seconds after selecting their characters, stage select is random, unless noted otherwise in specific game rules. If a banned stage is selected randomly, the stage should be selected again until a legal stage is selected.
  • Have fun!

 

Checking In

  • You are responsible for checking into your pool before the official start time. If you are called for your match and are not present, you may be put into the losers bracket or disqualified at the judge’s discretion.
  • If you are entered into multiple tournaments and are required to play in two or more at the same time, whether it be in pools or top 8, please notify the judges running those brackets to avoid any DQs.

 

Attendees of GAAM events agree to be bound by the decisions of GAAM and anyone acting on its behalf, which shall be final and binding in all respects. GAAM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify or remove any individual it finds to be tampering with the type, process, or operation of the event, or to be acting in violation of event rules or GAAM’s code of conduct.

INDEMNIFICATION

  • By entering the event premises, you agree to assume liability and responsibility for any and all injury and damage incurred or caused by you at this event, including but not limited to any injuries that may result from any arcade machine or video game console, monitor, joystick, or any other object, as well as crowding, excitement, or the actions of other individuals.
  • All tournament participants shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless GAAM, its affiliated corporations, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives and employees from and against any and all costs and expenses, damages, claims, suits, actions, liabilities, losses and judgments including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and legal expenses, based on, arising out of or in any way related or connected with the Event or any other matter or activity directly or indirectly related to the Event, including but not limited to libel, slander, disparagement, defamation, copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, piracy, plagiarism, or infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right of any third party. This obligation shall continue beyond the term of the Event.



Photography & Videography Release

  • Registering for, participating in, or attending GAAM events constitutes the voluntary consent of the participant or attendee to: (a) be photographed, filmed or videotaped by GAAM representatives and (b) the reproduction and use of all such photographs, digital images, films, and likenesses for publicity purposes in publications, advertisements, promotional and marketing materials, and all other media including the World Wide Web, without further notice or compensation to registrant, participant, or attendee. All proprietary rights and copyrights in all such photographs, digital images, films and likenesses (including negatives, positives, and prints) shall be and remain the property of GAAM.
  • You agree that you have knowledge of and consent to being photographed, filmed, and otherwise recorded. This recording may occur with or without your direct and simultaneous awareness.
  • You irrevocably and wholly grant to GAAM the exclusive use of your name, voice, picture, and likeness as recorded on these premises in conjunction with this event. You also irrevocably and wholly grant to GAAM the exclusive use of any statements and actions made by you as recorded on these premises in conjunction with this event. This grant of rights shall be effective throughout the world and in perpetuity.
  • GAAM may use any footage it obtains at this event for any purpose, including but not limited to live and recorded transmission, advertising, promotion, sale, and transfer, in all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the universe and in perpetuity.

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted at the event, with the exception of service animals.