Valo Havoc (Valorant)

Tournament Overview:

• Tournament Name: Valo Havoc
• Format: Single-elimination knockout
• Number of Teams: 16 teams
• Tournament Structure:
  • Round of 16: 8 matches → 8 teams advance
  • Quarterfinals: 4 matches → 4 teams advance
  • Semifinals: 2 matches → 2 teams advance to Finals
  • Finals: 1 match to decide the champion

Prize Pool Distribution: ₹60,000

• Winner: ₹35,000
• Runner-up: ₹20,000

Match Format:

• Round of 16 & Quarterfinals: Best-of-1 (BO1)
• Semifinals & Finals: Best-of-3 (BO3)

Match Dates:

• LAN Matches: 29-30th (Semifinals & Finals at Rishihood University)

Map Pool:

• Available Maps: Bind, Haven, Split, Ascent, Pearl, Fracture, Lotus

Map Selection Process:

• BO1: Each team alternates banning maps until only one map remains, which will be played.
• BO3:
  • Coin toss determines which team bans first.
  • Team A bans one map.
  • Team B bans one map.
  • Team A picks Map 1.
  • Team B picks Map 2.
  • The remaining map is used as the decider (Map 3, if required).

Detailed Rule Book:

General Rules:

• Eligibility:
  • All players must be 16 years or older and must reside in India.
  • A valid Riot account linked to the tournament platform is required.
• Team Composition:
  • Each team must have 5 main players and can register up to 1 substitutes.
  • Substitutes can only be used between matches (i.e., before a match starts).
• Code of Conduct:
  • Respect toward opponents, officials, and the audience is mandatory.
  • Any form of offensive language, hate speech, or toxicity will result in penalties and may lead to disqualification.

Match Rules

• Match Timing:
  • Teams must check in 15 minutes before their match starts.
  • Matches will begin as per the schedule, with a 10-minute grace period allowed.
  • If a team is not ready by the end of the grace period, they will forfeit the match.
• Server Settings:
  • Server: Mumbai (India)
• Mode: Custom 5v5 Competitive
• Overtime: 2-round win differential as per Valorant rules.
• Round Format:
  • BO1: First team to 13 rounds wins (no deciders).
  • BO3: Winner is decided after two map victories.
• Map Pool:
  • Bind, Haven, Split, Ascent, Pearl, Fracture, Lotus

Technical Rules

• Disconnections:
  • If a player disconnects within the first 2 rounds, the match will be restarted.
  • After 2 rounds, the match will continue unless all players from a team are disconnected.
• Cheating:
  • Cheating, including using hacks or third-party software, is strictly prohibited.
  • Players caught cheating will be disqualified immediately, and their team will forfeit the match.
• Stream Sniping:
  • Watching streams during the match is prohibited.
  • Violators will be penalized, and their team will forfeit the match.

Conduct and Penalties

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct:
• Warnings will be issued for toxicity, bad behavior, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Repeat offenses can lead to match forfeiture or team disqualification.
• Late Arrival: Teams not ready within 10 minutes of the scheduled time will forfeit the match.
• Protests: Teams can raise disputes or protests with admins within 10 minutes of match completion.

Prize Distribution and Documentation

• Prize Pool:
  • Total Prize Pool: ₹60,000 (distributed as described below)
  • Winner: ₹35,000
  • Runner-up: ₹20,000
  • Remaining funds: For other event-related logistics or secondary prizes (if any).
• Prize Claim Process:
  • All players must submit valid ID and payment details to claim their prizes.
• Prize Transfer Timeline: Prizes will be transferred within 7 days after the tournament concludes.

Streaming Rules

• Streaming:
  • Matches from Quarterfinals onward will be streamed live.
  • All players must agree to be recorded or broadcasted during the tournament.