1. What is required to participate in tournaments?

• 1.1. Each registered participant must familiarize themselves with these site rules;
• 1.2. By registering in our tournaments, you automatically agree to each point of these rules;
• 1.3. PS5 / Xbox X|S gaming console or PC version of EA FC26, access to PlayStation Network / Origin / Xbox Live;
• 1.4. Each participant's profile must correctly indicate their Network Identifier (EA ID) and Telegram nickname for communication with match opponents;
  Matches within site tournaments can only be played from the account (Network Identifier-EA ID) specified in your profile, and match arrangements must only be made from the Telegram account specified in your site profile;

2. What are the regulations?

• 2.1. Regulations are a set of permanent or temporary rules governing the internal organization of tournaments;
• 2.2. Changes to the regulations are only permissible before the start of the tournament. Changes are made without prior notice;
• 2.3. You can appeal any point of the regulations by contacting the site administration;

3. Conducting games

• 3.1. Games are conducted in online Friendly Matches;
• 3.2. Main game parameters:
  • Half duration — 6 minutes;
  • Controls — Any;
  • Game speed — Normal;
  • Squad type — Online;
• 3.3. Any base formations (schemes) from the game are allowed.
• 3.4. If you are playing at home, the invitation must come from you; if away, wait for an invitation from your opponent;
• 3.5. Unfinished matches are not replayed but continued. Premature exit from a match must only be due to regulation point 3.9 or a connection drop from EA servers. Any other reasons for intentional disconnection are not considered valid and will be treated as refusal to continue the game. Exit for other reasons is only possible with opponent's agreement. In case of a dispute, video recording of the game fragment is mandatory;
• 3.6. In case of a connection drop, the match is continued with the score preserved. Start a new match, restore the score, wait for the minute at which the drop occurred, and continue. Full replay or playing out remaining minutes is allowed by mutual agreement. In case of a dispute, video recording is mandatory;
• 3.7. If your opponent intentionally disconnected and refuses to continue, they receive a loss with one goal added for leaving and one goal for every 10 unplayed minutes of regular time;
• 3.8. Time-wasting on your own half for more than 10 game minutes without attacking attempts is prohibited. Provide match video to administrators. Crossing to opponent's half to interrupt the timer does not count;
• 3.9. If a player experiences lag or delay, they may exit in the first 10 game minutes to resolve technical issues or reschedule. The player must pause and notify their opponent before exiting. Goals scored before exit are preserved. Exit under this rule is prohibited before a penalty kick. In case of a dispute, video recording is mandatory;
• 3.10. Match arrangements are made via Telegram private messages. The tournament Telegram chat is an additional means of communication. Contact details are in your opponent's profile. If contact details are missing or incorrect, contact tournament administrators.
• 3.11. Administration reserves the right to reject your tournament application if contact details are missing or incorrect;
• 3.12. Only Telegram private messages are the main argument for decisions on technical results in unplayed matches;
• 3.13. All claims regarding rule violations are accepted within 12 hours after the match and discovery of the violation. Administration may refuse to consider claims submitted after 12 hours;

4. Entering results, match deadlines

• 4.1. After the tournament starts, each participant will have matches available under 'My Matches' tab;
• 4.2. After entering a result, your opponent has 1 hour to confirm. If not confirmed, it will be automatically recorded after one hour;
• 4.3. A player may refuse to confirm only if the result was entered incorrectly or the opponent violated regulations. Report this to the tournament administrator;
• 4.4. Intentional entry of false results may result in removal from the tournament;
• 4.5. Only tournament administrators may set technical results;
• 4.6. Administration may request screenshots or video confirming the match was played. Refusal may result in result annulment;
• 4.7. Each participant must play all matches within the specified timeframe, otherwise technical results may be applied;
• 4.8. If a player misses the deadline, they receive a 3-0 technical loss, and the opponent receives a 3-0 technical win (provided they show evidence of attempting contact);
• 4.9. If both players fail to play and provide no information, a 0-0 technical draw is recorded without rematch;
• 4.10. All match information must be provided to the tournament administrator before the deadline.