Terms & Conditions
- Use of the Website
- The Varsity Esports website is intended to:
- Provide information about the tournament.
- Allow players and supporters to register.
- Provide access to tournament-related content, schedules, and updates.
- By using this website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 16 years old, or you have the consent of a parent/guardian to use this platform.
- The Varsity Esports website is intended to:
- Registration & Eligibility
- To register for Varsity Esports or related activities, you may be required to provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Student number
- South African ID or Passport number
- Eligibility criteria:
- You must be under the age of 26 to play in Varsity Esports.
- You must be a registered student as per the USSA Bona Fide definition.
- All information provided must be complete, accurate, and up to date. Varsity Esports will not be held responsible for issues arising from false or outdated user data.
- Submission of registration does not guarantee participation in the tournament, acceptance is subject to confirmation by tournament administrators.
- To register for Varsity Esports or related activities, you may be required to provide:
- POPIA Compliance – Protection of Personal Information
- Varsity Esports and its partners comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.
- Information collected may include your:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Student and identification detials
- This information will only be used for:
- Contacting you regarding tournament participation
- Providing updates and announcements
- Verifying eligibility and registration
- Tournament logistics and communication
- Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.
- All personal data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised tournament administrators.
- You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing info@varsityesports.co.za.
- Media & Content Usage
- By registering for and/or participating in Varsity Esports, you consent to being:
- Photographed
- Recorded (audio and/or video)
- Featured in promotional content across Varsity Esports and Mettlestate Channels
- All content (including but not limited to photos, videos, and designs) captured during the tournament remains the property of Mettlestate and may be used for:
- Marketing and promotional campaigns
- Commercial purposes
- Event reporting and archiving
- You grant Varsity Esports and its partners a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use such content across any media platforms.
- By registering for and/or participating in Varsity Esports, you consent to being:
- Tournament Code of Conduct
- All participants must treat other players, staff, hub owners, and spectators with respect.
- Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
- Harassment or abuse (verbal, physical, or online)
- Cheating, hacking, or using prohibited software
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Violation of the code of conduct may result in:
- Immediate disqualification
- Removal from the event
- Bans from future Varsity Esports tournaments
- Tournament Structure, Rules & Changes
- All players agree to abide by the official Varsity Esports ruleset, as provided before the tournament.
- Varsity Esports reserves the right to:
- Modify schedules, match formats, or rules if necessary.
- Reschedule matches in the event of technical or operational issues.
- Any major updates to the tournament or these terms will be communicated to users via the website or email.
- Liability Disclaimer
- Varsity Esports, Mettlestate, and associated partners are not responsible for:
- Technical issues with equipment, networks, or platforms
- Personal injury, loss, or damage to property during participation
- Costs incurred through participation in the event
- Players participate at their own risk and are responsible for their own equipment and internet connection.
- Varsity Esports, Mettlestate, and associated partners are not responsible for:
- Contact Information
For questions about these terms, your data, or your participation in Varsity Esports, please email: info@varsityesports.co.za
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