Section 705.2 - Tournament Rules

705.2.a. Reporting: Players must report any violation of these Riftbound Tournament Rules to the Competition Organizer or Competition Officials upon becoming aware of the violation. Reports must be made honestly and in good faith. Knowingly false, fabricated, or recklessly misleading allegations, coordinated complaints made in bad faith, or other abuses of the reporting process are prohibited and may result in sanctions.

705.2.b. Duty to Cooperate: Players are required to cooperate with the Competition Organizer, Riot Games, or designated representatives in any internal or external investigation that is conducted relating to a suspected violation of these Riftbound Tournament Rules. Players have a duty to tell the truth in connection with any such investigation, and a duty not to obstruct any such investigation, mislead investigators, withhold evidence, or abuse investigative processes.

705.2.c. Abiding to Decisions: Players must comply with all instructions, directions, decisions, or rulings, including any disciplinary measures or final decisions issued by the Competition Organizer or another entity recognized by Riot Games.

705.2.d. Consequences: At the Competition Organizer and/or Riot Games' discretion, sanctions will be proportionate to the severity of the violation, taking into account any prior sanctions. Multiple sanctions may be applied for a single violation. Violations of these Riftbound Tournament Rules may be sanctioned by the application of one or more of the following disciplinary measures:

705.2.d.1. Warning (private or public)

705.2.d.2. Prize forfeiture and return of prizes (including previously awarded money and trophies)

705.2.d.3. Restrictions or bans on entering a venue

705.2.d.4. Game, match, or competition forfeiture (including the disqualification of competitions in progress and/or exclusion from future competitions)

705.2.d.5. Replaying a game or match

705.2.d.6. Forfeiture of points or rankings in any competitive ranking system

705.2.d.7. Suspension, disqualification, or ban from one or more Riftbound competitions

705.2.d.8. Riot game account suspension or termination

705.2.e. Interim Measures: The Competition Organizer and/or Riot Games may issue interim or provisional disciplinary measures pending the outcome of an investigation and until a decision on the merits is finalized. In circumstances where credible evidence may suggest a breach of these Riftbound Tournament Rules, the Competition Organizer and/or Riot Games may implement provisional measures, including the suspension of individuals involved.

705.2.f. Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances: The type and extent of the disciplinary measures that may be imposed are based on the specific circumstances of each case, taking into account the seriousness of the offense as well as aggravating and mitigating circumstances. Repeated or multiple concurrent violations or infractions may be considered as aggravating circumstances and may be subject to escalating sanctions.

705.2.g. Intent. Violations of the Riftbound Tournament Rules are subject to disciplinary action, whether or not they were committed intentionally or as part of a joke, a stunt, or some form of social media performance.

705.2.h. Final Determinations. Competition Organizer's and/or Riot Games' determination as to the appropriate disciplinary action (or combination of disciplinary actions) will be final and binding.

705.2.i. Public Decisions. The Competition Organizer and/or Riot Games may make decisions public at their sole discretion, which may include certain facts, details, consequences, or other information arising in connection with a ruling or other disciplinary decision regarding a violation or alleged violation of these Riftbound Tournament Rules.

705.2. Investigations of Rule Violations and Consequences

705.2.c. Abiding to Decisions: Players must comply with all instructions, directions, decisions, or rulings, including any disciplinary measures or final decisions issued by the Competition Organizer or another entity recognized by Riot Games.

705.2.g. Intent. Violations of the Riftbound Tournament Rules are subject to disciplinary action, whether or not they were committed intentionally or as part of a joke, a stunt, or some form of social media performance.

705.2.h. Final Determinations. Competition Organizer's and/or Riot Games' determination as to the appropriate disciplinary action (or combination of disciplinary actions) will be final and binding.