RADIANT CIRCUIT

a. Residency & Representation

• i. Players currently residing in South Asia are eligible to participate. Eligible countries include:
  IndiaSri LankaAfghanistanBangladeshNepalBhutanMaldives
• ii. Players with special roster, residency, or import-related concerns must contact tournament moderators before registration closes.
• iii. Every player must compete using their own registered VALORANT account and Riot ID.
• iv. Players found using fake identities, alternate accounts, or impersonating another player may face immediate disqualification.

• i. Each team must maintain:
  • Five (5) starting players
  • One (1) optional substitute player
• ii. Teams may not use unregistered players during any official match.
• iii. Roster changes after tournament check-in are not allowed unless approved by tournament administration.
• iv. Smurfing, account sharing, or boosting is strictly prohibited.
• v. Any player found playing from an unregistered ID will result in immediate disqualification of the team and voiding of match results.

• i. The winning team will receive:
  1000 VALORANT Points (VP) per player
• ii. Prize distribution may take up to 30 days after the tournament concludes.
• iii. Teams may be required to verify identity and sign a prize confirmation receipt before payouts are processed.
• iv. Any player banned by Riot Games before prize distribution may become ineligible for rewards.

a. Spoofing & Identity Verification

Tournament admins reserve the right to request:

• Face camera verification
• Screen sharing
• POV recordings
• Voice communication recordings

b. Fair Play Monitoring

If a player or team is flagged during screening or gameplay, admins may enforce additional fair play checks at any time.

c. Cheating

The following are strictly prohibited:

Any confirmed cheating will result in:

• Immediate disqualification
• Ban from future tournaments
• Possible reporting to Riot Games

d. Competitive Conduct

Players must compete fairly and respectfully at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes but is not limited to:

Admins reserve full rights to issue penalties depending on severity.

• All players are expected to be available according to the official tournament schedule.
• Match schedules will be announced on the official Discord server and communicated to team captains/managers.
• Teams must be present in the lobby at least 10 minutes before match start time.
• A maximum 10-minute grace period will be allowed after official start time.
• Failure to appear within the grace period may result in:
  • Match forfeiture
  • Map forfeiture
  • Full tournament disqualification
• If both teams fail to appear, both teams may be disqualified.
• Internet issues, hardware issues, or individual player problems are not valid reasons for delays.
• Players are responsible for updating VALORANT before match time.

8.1 Before the Match

• Tournament admins will conduct all official map vetoes.
• All matches except finals will be self-hosted unless otherwise specified.
• Shared screenshots of final match results will be considered official proof.
• Teams are responsible for inviting correct players and using correct settings.

8.2 During the Match

• Substitutions are only allowed between maps in BO3 or longer series.
• Teams must notify both referees and opponents within 5 minutes after the previous map ends.
• Substitute players must already be registered on the official roster.

• Teams have 15 minutes after match completion to file an official protest.
• Protests must include clear evidence such as:
  ScreenshotsVideo clipsMatch recordings
• Decisions made by tournament administration are final.
• False protests or fake evidence may lead to penalties.

• Only the winning team captain must submit result screenshots in the official Discord submission channel.
• In BO3 matches, teams will receive a 5-minute break between maps.
• Failure to submit match proof may delay bracket progression or prize processing.

Admins may skip warning stages depending on severity of violation.

• Tournament admins reserve the right to:
  • Modify rules at any time
  • Interpret rules in special situations
  • Issue penalties based on severity
  • Resolve disputes at their discretion
• Participation in the tournament means all players fully accept these rules and decisions made by tournament officials.

• Players may stream matches unless specifically restricted by admins.
• Stream sniping using tournament broadcasts is prohibited.
• Tournament organizers reserve rights to use:
  Match footageTeam namesLogosScreenshotsClips

  for promotional purposes.

• All registration payments are final and non-refundable.
• No refunds will be provided after successful tournament registration under any circumstances.
• Teams or players disqualified for violating tournament rules, cheating, misconduct, use of unregistered IDs, or any other rule violation will not be eligible for any refund.
• Failure to attend matches, schedule conflicts, internet issues, roster issues, or voluntary withdrawal will also not qualify for refunds.
• By registering for the tournament, all participants automatically agree to the no-refund policy.