Rules & Code of Conduct

1. Core Principles

EliteProClubs is built on principles of:

• Fair Play - Compete honestly and ethically
• Respect - Treat all players with dignity
• Integrity - Uphold competitive integrity
• Sportsmanship - Win or lose with grace

2. Absolutely Prohibited

3. Behavioral Standards

3.1. Expected Behavior

• Communicate respectfully with opponents and teammates
• Accept match results gracefully
• Report issues through proper channels
• Follow tournament schedules and rules
• Respond to match invitations promptly

3.2. Prohibited Behavior

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation
• Hate speech, racism, or discrimination
• Toxic behavior or excessive trash talk
• Threats or doxxing
• Spam or advertising
• Impersonation of other players or staff

4. Match Rules

4.1. Pre-Match

• Be online and ready 10 minutes before scheduled match time
• Confirm EA ID matches your registered account
• Communicate with opponent to arrange match
• Use agreed-upon match settings

4.2. During Match

• Play fair - no exploits or glitches
• No pausing except for genuine technical issues
• If disconnection occurs, attempt reconnection
• Screenshot/record matches when possible

4.3. Post-Match

• Report results honestly and accurately
• Upload screenshots if requested
• Respect opponent regardless of outcome
• Report disputes through proper channels

5. Team Conduct

• Captains are responsible for their team members' behavior
• Teams must maintain minimum active member requirements
• Team transfers must follow cooldown periods
• No poaching or tampering with other teams

6. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute:

1. Try to resolve directly with opponent first
2. If unresolved, use the "Dispute Match" feature
3. Provide evidence (screenshots, recordings)
4. Wait for admin review - be patient
5. Accept admin decisions - they are final

7. Penalties and Enforcement

8. Reporting Violations

If you witness rule violations:

• Use in-platform reporting features
• Provide detailed description
• Include evidence when possible
• Do NOT engage or retaliate
• Let administrators handle it

Note: False reports or abuse of reporting system may result in penalties.

9. Administrator Rights

Administrators reserve the right to:

• Investigate any suspected violations
• Request additional evidence or information
• Modify or disqualify match results
• Suspend or ban accounts
• Make final decisions on disputes
• Update rules as needed

10. Appeals

If you receive a penalty and believe it was unjust:

• Wait for the appeal cooldown period (usually 7 days)
• Submit a formal appeal with new evidence
• Be respectful and factual
• Accept the final decision

Note: Appeals are reviewed case-by-case. Not all appeals will result in penalty removal.