701.2. Definitions of Penalties
701.2.a. Warning: An indication that an error occurred that provides a record of the error.
701.2.a.1. Time extensions should be granted if the total time to rule and correct is more than 1 minute.
701.2.b. Game Loss: A game loss causes the erroring player and any of their teammates to concede the game. If this does not result in a winner, remaining players continue the game.
701.2.b.1. Game losses are applied immediately if the game is ongoing, or to the player’s next game in the competition if it is not.
701.2.b.2. If a player would receive multiple game losses at the same time, they only receive one.
701.2.b.3. If all players in a match receive a game loss simultaneously, the current game ends in a draw. All game losses are recorded but do not affect the match score.
701.2.c. Match Loss: A severe penalty that’s issued when the entire match has been compromised by the error.
701.2.c.1. Match losses are applied to the current match, or to the player’s next match in the competition if their previous match has ended.
701.2.d. Disqualification: A penalty issued for errors that damage the integrity of the competition or for severe misconduct.
701.2.d.1. Disqualification causes that player to lose the current match and be dropped from the competition.
701.2.d.2. If a player has already physically received prizes from the competition, they keep them, but they will not receive any other prizes after disqualification, even if their placement in the event would otherwise entitle them to prizes.
701.2.d.3. When a player is disqualified, they are removed from the competition and from standings.
701.2.d.4. Any attendee of a competition can be issued a disqualification, not just players. Being barred from the tournament venue may apply to disqualification at the head judge’s discretion.
701.2.d.5. This penalty can be issued by the head judge even without conclusive proof if the head judge determines the integrity of the competition has been compromised.