The Participation Policy defines how individuals and teams take part in Ascend competitions.

It outlines eligibility, team structure, and participation requirements to ensure a clear, fair, and consistent competitive environment.

This policy applies to all participants, including players, team staff, and any individuals involved in Ascend tournaments.

Eligibility

To participate in Ascend competitions, players must:

  • Meet any region or residency requirements defined for the tournament
  • Comply with game-specific rules and account requirements
  • Participate using their own account unless otherwise permitted

Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the competition.

Team Requirements

Teams must:

  • Register with a defined roster before the tournament begins
  • Have a designated team representative or captain
  • Ensure all players meet participation requirements

Teams are responsible for internal coordination and communication.

Roster & Submissions

  • Rosters must be submitted before the tournament starts
  • Only registered players may participate in matches
  • Roster changes may be restricted or require admin approvals
  • Each player may only be part of one team per tournament

Roster integrity is required to maintain fair competition.

Player Identity & Accounts

  • Players must compete on their own accounts
  • Account sharing is not allowed
  • Players may be required to verify identity or account ownership if requested

Any attempt to misrepresent identity or account usage may result in penalties.

Smurfing & Competitive Integrity

  • Smurfing or deliberately playing on lower-ranked accounts to gain an advantage is not allowed
  • Any form of unfair competitive advantage is prohibited

All participants are expected to compete honestly and at their true level.

Forms of Participation

Participation in Ascend may take different forms depending on role:

Players & Teams

  • Compete in tournaments
  • Participation is voluntary
  • Compensation is limited to defined prize distributions

Community Participation

  • Engage in discussions, events, and general activity
  • Participation is voluntary and unpaid

Staff & Consultants

  • Engage in roles such as administration or broadcasting
  • Terms, responsibilities, and compensation are defined separately

Agreement & Clarity

Participation should always be:

  • Clearly defined
  • Communicated in advance
  • Understood by all parties

No assumptions should be made regarding compensation, responsibilities, or expectations beyond what is explicitly stated.

Financial Expectations

Participation in Ascend does not create any right to:

  • Salary or guaranteed compensation
  • Financial benefits outside of prize distributions
  • Ownership, profit sharing, or future payouts

Any compensation is only provided through:

  • Tournament prize pools
  • Separate agreements (if applicable)

No Employment Relationship

Participation in Ascend does not constitute:

  • Employment
  • Assignment
  • Or any formal work relationship

unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.

Responsibility

All participants are expected to:

  • Follow all Ascend policies
  • Act in a respectful and constructive manner
  • Understand the nature of their participation

Participation implies acceptance of all applicable policies.

Competition & Team Representation

All participants are expected to:

  • A player may represent only one team per tournament
  • Team selection must be clear before participation
  • Rosters apply only to the specific competition

Participation in Ascend does not restrict involvement in other organizations or communities outside of a specific tournament.

Updates

This policy may be updated as Ascend evolves. Changes are made to maintain clarity, consistency, and a fair competitive environment.

Last updated 2026-04-01.