Clan Tournament Rules

GeneralDirection: Below you will find the standard rules for all Clan tournaments in World of Tanks. Any rules not listed below may be reflected by an additional list of rules stated in a particular Clan tournament listing, found both here on the forums and on the tournaments page. These rules are subject to change at any time, but notice will be given upon each modification.
Last Update: January 30, 2012
Participation Requirements
All participants must log in to World of Tanks at least once before being able to register for the tournamentThere is no maximum number of teams; all teams that fit the registration criteria may participateA team must have at least 12, and no more than 16 members to be eligible for acceptance in the tournament
Standard Tournament Settings
Game Mode: Up to 15-vs.-15 (team size in battle is determined by tank tiers used in conjunction with tier point limit)Team Size: 12 players minimum, 16 maximumSubstitutions: Players may be substituted freely between battles within a round, but must be on the roster as of the start of the tournamentVictory conditions: The first team to win 3 battles will be the winner and will be qualified to continue onto the next roundBattle duration: Each battle will last a maximum of 15 minutes; if there is not a winner within the time limit, the battle will be considered a drawIntentional draws: If a team captain suspects intentional draws to prevent both teams from advancing, a dispute may be filedRound must last at least 8 battles before this particular dispute will be consideredBreaks: There will be a 2 minute break between battles within a roundSchedule: The tournament schedule will be created at the close of registration, once the final team count has been determinedRestrictions: There are no restrictions placed on tanks, equipment, consumables or ammo aside from the specified tier limits for the tournamentTeam Name: The team name must be the same as the clan the team is representingTeams Per Clan: A clan may only be represented by one teamIf multiple teams are created, the clan leader will be contacted and they will have final choice in the team that represents the clanIf the clan leader does not respond at least eight hours prior to the start of the first round, the first team representing the clan to be created will be accepted into the tournamentClan Member Representation: At least 12 members of a team must be from the clan the team is representingOff Days: Off days will be determined by the tournament schedule and whether or not the tournament must be completed before a certain date due to prizing requirements
Variable Tournament Settings
The below settings may change with each individual Clan tournament and will be announced with the start of registration.
Map(s)Tier limitsPrizes
Before the Round
Players are recommended to be online 15 minutes before the start of the roundIf a team does not show up and ready for the battle by the scheduled time they will forfeitA team may still attempt to win the battle with what they have, even if their team size results in tier points below the maximum
During the Round
In case of an in-game dispute, ensure that replays are being saved to your replays folderIf replays are not enabled at the time of the disputable incident, take a screenshot so that it may be reviewed as part ofthe dispute process
Remakes & Server Issues
If server issues arise, the battle will be rescheduled by the admin and the two teams will not be disqualifiedRescheduled battles will take place during the next available off day, or immediately if no off day is available
Disputes
Disputes may only be filed by a team captainOnce a dispute is filed, both involved team captains will be alerted of the dispute being receivedThe dispute may be challenged, but a challenge must be submitted before the start of the following roundDispute resolution will be communicated with both involved team captains at least one hour prior to the start of the following roundTo submit a dispute, team captain must gather all information pertaining to the dispute and submit it via email to tournaments@worldoftanks.com with the subject title “Clan Tournament Dispute” and must include:
Name of the tournament the team is participating inNames of both teams involved in the roundReason for dispute: e.g. “I would like to report the team for using a tank that was not allowed, the StuG III.”A replay of the match(es) in questionIf a replay is not available, screenshots must be submitted of the leaderboard displaying both teams, as well as screenshotsof any disputed actions.
Other Warnings and Disqualifications
Teams can receive a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct such as excessive use of foul language, griefing, racism, profanity, rude acts, vulgar acts, acts of belligerence, and disrespect of an official, streamer or caster.Teams can receive a warning for other reasons decided by the tournament administration.All warnings are first and final. A second warning for any other infraction of the ruleset is grounds for immediateremoval pending an investigation by the tournament administration.Teams can receive a disqualification if they intentionally use any prohibited bugs, exploits, hacks or are found to be utilizing unfair methods of competition by the tournament administration.The tournament administration may adjust these rules at any time at their discretion.