NHL '09 Rules

Online Event Tournament Rules

NHL '09 (Xbox 360)

Defititions:

Game Format:

Intentional Issues:

If any intentional hardware reset or problem occurs during the match the referee may decide to issue a forfeit loss to the offending player. If a disconnection issue occurs during a live match and cannot be resolved between the players in the match, please contact an administrator via the Support page or IRC immediately.

Tournament Guidelines:

• Any client disconnect will be judged at the discretion of an admin and could result in an immediate forfeit loss based on the progress of the song;  all players are responsible for their own connections
• Any disconnection issues that cannot be resolved by the players in the match must be brought to the attention of an admin immediately
• Any use of game exploits, cheats, or any other play deemed “unfair” by an admin may result in disciplinary action up to and including disqualification from the tournament
• It is highly recommended that you save digital screenshots, or other "proof" such as emails and Xbox Live messages in the event of a dispute
• Disputes must be filed within 5 minutes of the completion of the match on the Support page
• It is the responsiblity of the higher seeded player (lower seed number on the tournament bracket) to create and invite their opponent to the tournament lobby at match time via Xbox Live
• Both players must be on Xbox Live and ready to play 15 minutes prior to their match
• Once the match starts, players will not be able to dispute a match on the grounds of match settings

Rule Changes:
The Administrators reserve the right to modify the rules as needed. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, event organizer decisions and all other changes deemed necessary to run a successful tournament. Players are responsible to check the rules on a regular basis and prior to the event to ensure they are in complete compliance. Players must understand that rules listed are guidelines to ensure fair and competitive play and are subject to interpretation by the administrators based on the spirit of the game. Due to future patches pending for NHL '09, details will be added to these rules leading up to the event as updates become available.