ViderGG Cash Cups – Official Rulebook

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1. General Information

1.1 Scope & Agreement
By participating in the ViderGG Cash Cups, all Teams and Players accept and agree to the terms outlined in this rulebook. This is the only official rulebook governing all matches and conduct throughout the event.

1.2 Time Zone
All matches follow Gulf Standard Time (GST). Match schedules are published on the official FACEIT tournament page.

1.3 Tournament Platform
All matches are hosted on FACEIT, using official CS2 servers and match lobby system.

2. Tournament Structure

2.1 Schedule
July 3: Rounds 1 & 2 – BO1
July 4: Quarterfinals – BO3
July 5: Semifinals – BO3
July 6: Grand Final – BO3

2.2 Format
Single Elimination Bracket
Early rounds: Best-of-1
Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Final: Best-of-3

3. Team & Player Requirements

4. Match Procedure

4.1 Check-In
Check-in is mandatory via FACEIT only. Refer to the FACEIT tournament page for exact check-in timings.

4.2 Map Veto Process

BO1 (Rounds 1 & 2):
Team A bans one map
Team B bans one map
Repeat until one map remains
Knife round for sides

BO3 (Quarterfinals Onward):
Team A bans one map
Team B bans one map
Team A picks Map 1
Team B picks Map 2
Team A bans one map
Team B bans one map
Remaining map becomes Map 3
Knife round before each map for side choice

4.3 Overtime
MR6 format, $10,000 starting money. Teams stay on the same side and swap after 3 rounds.

4.4 Disconnects & Technical Issues
If a player disconnects before the first kill of a round, that round may be restarted. Technical timeouts are provided for reconnections or technical issues. The disconnected player must rejoin within the provided timeout window. If the player fails to reconnect in time, the team may choose to play with 4.

5. Broadcast & Technical Requirements

5.1 “In The Comms” Segment
All 5 players of the chosen team must join the official ViderGG TeamSpeak server. ViderGG will decide which team participates per match. Comms will be recorded and may be used in highlights, recaps, or social content. Audio will always be used with respect and full context. Refusal to participate may lead to reduced media visibility or future ineligibility for this segment.

5.2 Broadcast Rights
All content, stream, and media rights belong to ViderGG / Vidermedia. Teams must cooperate with all official broadcast directives.

6. Conduct & Penalties

6.1 Code of Conduct
Players must:
- Show respect to opponents, staff, and production
- Avoid toxicity, slurs, or any kind of harassment
- Comply fully with admin decisions

6.2 Cheating
FACEIT Anti-Cheat is mandatory. Any form of cheating = immediate disqualification. No aliasing or unauthorized account use allowed.

6.3 No-Show
Teams not checked in or not present in the lobby within 15 minutes of match time will be given a default loss.

7. Protests & Disputes

Must be submitted within 1 hour of match conclusion. Must include clear proof (screenshots, FACEIT match links, etc.). Misuse of the protest system may result in penalties.

8. Prize Pool

Total: $100
🥇 1st Place: $70
🥈 2nd Place: $30
Winners must submit payment details within 5 days. Payouts processed within 14 business days via PayPal or bank transfer.

9. Final Authority

Admins reserve the right to:
- Adjust rules in special cases
- Handle unforeseen issues
- Make final and binding decisions