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The organizer reserves the right to change/alter some of the rules mentioned here to ensure Fair Play is given to all participants. Rules are subject to change and players should review the rules of each game directly on the game link.
Players should record all their matches/rounds using the built-in recording on their console or external recording device, these should be saved and available to be uploaded in case of dispute.
Registered players (As per live tournament capacity) will be invited to play live at MEFCC in Abu Dhabi.
The players will be invited to play on the scheduled day of the tournament (an email will be sent out to all players beforehand with all details included).
MEFCC Live will take place between March 3rd and March 5th 2023.
• Any rule being broken may lead to disciplinary action. This action will be at the discretion of the organizer, Zawaya Gaming, and the situation will be taken into account. Punishment may include, but not be limited to, forfeits, replays, penalty points, kicks, temporary and permanent bans.
• All participants in any competition will be required to uphold the highest standards and observe common sportsmanship. Racism will NOT be tolerated. If you are seen to be racist in any capacity, then you will have action taken against you. Being abusive in any way towards fellow players or admins will also result in disciplinary action.
• We highly recommend that all players appear offline and set their Friends List to Private during the Cup. However, players are not required to do either of these things.
• Any form of cheating, glitching, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a forfeit of a Match Ban, or Ban from Events. Punishable unsportsmanlike behavior includes but is not limited to, excessive use of foul or degrading language. In addition, breaking any rule may result in a forfeit of a Game, forfeit of a Match, Verbal Warning or Ban from Events.
• All players MUST be contactable via email and phone number.
• No warm-up or practice games are permitted once the bracket is made live. Players must play at their designated time slots. Playing at a different time slot is not permitted unless approved by the organizer “Zawaya Gaming” in writing.
• Players found guilty of masking their Region using a VPN or alternate method will be disqualified from the tournament.
• Prizes will be distributed to winners 30 days after the conclusion of MEFCC
• All winners must be residence of the UAE and should have the Ziina application downloaded on their phone.
*In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.
● Players are expected to collect evidence of messages sent and received, as well as the final score at the end of every match.
● Failure to produce sufficient evidence of rule breaking will result in the opponent being put through to the next round.
● Evidence is expected to be time and date stamped, showing your opponent’s GT/PSN and in video format. Photo evidence is only acceptable for messages sent and received.
● Competitors are advised to record their games at all times in case review is needed
*In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.
● If you are unable to connect to your opponent you must contact an admin ASAP. Failure to may result in disqualification for both players after 60 minutes. If an admin has been advised, both players will have the remainder of the round to connect or both players will be removed. Ultimately, the decision to qualify or disqualify a player is done by the organizer.
● When having problems with connection, we advise both players to contact an admin and then to Unfriend your opponent, hard reset your Console, reset your routers and then re add each other on to your friends list.
● If you or your opponent lags out during the match; the match must be re-started, however, the score and time at the point when the player disconnected shall still stand. In the new game, the score will carry over, and the remainder of the match should be played out. For example, if player one is 2-0 up against player two, but then lags out in the 53rd minute. The match will then be re-started and played up until the 37th minute with player two winning 2-0.
● If a game disconnects in the 90th minute as the score is a draw, then a new game must be started with the rules of Golden Goal applied i.e. the 1st player to score will win that game.
*In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter
● Both players must report the Match results within 10 minutes of its completion.
● To report the Match results, players must report the Match Score accurately, along with a clear image for proof. The Match Score can then be reported i.e. 3-0 or 3-1, etc.
● If both Players enter the result differently, a member of the Admin Team will be notified of the discrepancy and will intervene. The result will then be adjusted upon conclusion of the dispute.
● Players found to be deliberately misentering results WILL face disciplinary action from the organizer.
● If a Match is not played, and neither player reports a No Show, both players will be removed after the round has ended.
*In the case of a dispute or any issues, the organizer has the final say on all matters pertaining to the matter.
● Competitors must be a legal resident or citizen of The United Arab Emirates and must be 16+ in order to participate.
● Anyone who has been previously banned from EA, Activision, Riot, Tencent or CSGO events, tournaments or accounts for any misconduct will not be permitted to join and will result in an immediate disqualification.
*The organizer reserves the right to request documentation proof in the form of a Valid ID or similar from players. The request will be done by Email or Phone. Failure to submit the requested documents, will result in the player being automatically disqualified.
* The tournament rules may be subject to change at short notice on the spot.
*It is mandatory for all players taking part in the MEFCC tournaments to stream their matches. Zawaya Gaming and it’s Partners hold all rights to use all streamed/recorded footage during and after the event.
Players must record all games they play during the qualifiers.
Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to disqualification
Please refer to the rules of the tournament on the tournament page, or send your questions to: mefcc@zawaya.me