1.1.1 We do not tolerate toxicity, homophobia, racism, or any form of discrimination

1.1.2 Players receive a clean slate upon joining. However, permanent bans from other leagues for cheating and other extreme behavioral cases will be mirrored

1.1.3 Ban appeals can be submitted through support in the Discord

1.2.1 First offense: 2 year ban

1.2.2 Second offense: Permanent ban

1.2.3 Appeals may be submitted via support for review in less severe cases

1.3.1 Warnings and suspensions are handled case-by-case by the Admin team

1.3.2 Multiple warnings may result in match suspensions

1.3.3 Repeated offenses will result in escalating punishments

1.4.1 All players must complete payments before being eligible for matches

1.4.2 Players that are suspended or banned cannot play in official matches

1.5.1 Create a ticket in the Discord if you want to report someone for cheating or behavioral reasons

1.5.2 Only report players for reasons associated with the MGE.tf servers or Discord

2.1 Every player (main, substitue or ringer) must record and submit demos in Match Comms for every match

2.2 Missed demos will result in a warning. Three consecutive matches of missing demos will result in a suspension

2.3 Playoff demos are mandatory - failure to submit demos is grounds for possible season forfeiture

3.1.1 Team composition: 1 Scout, 1 Soldier, 1 Demo per team. No duplicate classes allowed

3.1.2 If a team plays 3 scores while breaking the team composition in 1 game, the other team may receive a forfeit win for that game

3.1.3 Note: A "match" refers to the entire Best of 5 series, while a "game" refers to a single round within that series

3.2.1 Each week is played in a Best of 5 format, played on that weeks arena

3.2.2 Default match times:

• Open: Saturday 20:00 CET
• Premier: Saturday 21:00 CET

3.2.3 Matches must be played within the Tuesday of the week of the default time

3.2.4 Scores must be reported in Match Comms. Team leaders have 24 hours to dispute match scores after they are submitted

3.3.1 OPEN

• Top 8 teams qualify
• Format TBD

3.3.2 INVITE

• Top 8 teams qualify
• Format TBD

3.4.1 Ringers are temporary replacements for absent players

3.4.2 Default ringers must be announced in Match Comms and need to meet the requirements listed under 3.4.3 Default ringers. Any other form of ringer needs to be approved by the opposing team

3.4.3 Default ringers:

• Players from same division and of comparable skill
• Players from lower divisions and of comparable skill
• Players not in a 2v2 team will need to be approved by the opposing team

3.4.4 If a ringer has not paid the signup fee, the division signup fee of the team they are ringing for will be deducted from any earnings that team receives

3.5.1 Teams may request a forfeit win if:

• Opposing team doesn't show up within 15 minutes of scheduled match time and you can prove you made significant effort to get ahold of the other team (via discord, steam etc)
• Opposing team breaks team composition rules
• Opposing team uses an unapproved ringer

3.5.2 Process to request FF: Contact your league admin in the Discord

3.5.3 False FF requests may result in warnings or penalties. Requesting a 'FF Win' is not a way to sneakily get a win

3.6.1 Default matches are on Saturdays. You may reschedule, but all matches must be played by the Tuesday of that week

3.6.2 Given the small team size, teams are expected to be accommodating with scheduling requests. Forfeits due to scheduling conflicts should be a last resort after reasonable attempts at rescheduling

4.1.1 Prize distribution is based on the percentage of matches played by each player during the season

4.1.2 Example distribution:

• If two players played every match: 50% each
• If participation was: Player A (50% of matches), Player B (45% of matches), Substitute (5% of matches), the prize distribution would follow these same percentages