Meridian eSports Code Of Conduct

Meridian eSports has been built on the premise that everyone deserves an opportunity to contribute their best. To that end, the Company does promote the concept of winning at all cost. The Meridian philosophy is more than simply winning games, it also includes the goal of creating both a digital and real community with the shared objective of lifting all those who endeavor to be better, can be better.

Given this, Meridian and all of its development and operational partners commit to shared values that encourage the highest standards in sportsmanship and, again, the promotion of the eSports community at large. Any behavior that is prejudicial or predatory in nature to the Meridian gaming experience or detrriment of any gaming (or family member, friends and/or associates) will not be tolerated.

The Meridian eSports Code Of Conduct hereby establishes its clear and unassailable commitment to boundaries that preserve and protects the general well-being of its environments – in all of its venues and/or online – and mandates a fair and equitable treatment of everyone involved in the Meridian esSports ecosystem.

Who is Subject to the Meridian eSports Code of Conduct?
Any person who is involved or part of the gaming environments established by Meridian regardless if they are staff, players, team staff or management, competition production or administration staff, on or off-screen talents, etc., Everyone is subject to the Company’s esports Code of Conduct. It is of our collective responsibility to ensure a respectful, safe and fair experience for everyone involved ecosystem.

What behavior is prohibited?
The range of unacceptable behavior can be ascertained mostly through the application of common sense and include, but is not limited to the following:

• Any actions or statement which may be found offensive and related to gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, physical appearance, ethnicity, national or social origin, skin color, religion, political or other opinions;
• Any language or content deemed illegal, dangerous or threatening;
• Any conduct which interrupts the general flow of a player’s ability to concentrate in a gaming competitive event or tournament, sustained disruption of discussion, or continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease;
• Illegal possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or drugs, steroids or other performance enhancing substances; Lack of respect and provocation, including verbal insults or insulting gesture, or defamation;
• Theft-related crimes such as burglary, robbery or larceny;
• Deliberate intimidation, bullying, actual or threatened violence against another person;
• Stalking, harassment, inappropriate physical contact, unsolicited sexual attention, unsolicited photography or recording

This list of prohibited behavior provides examples but should not be considered exhaustive.

Where do these rules apply?
Meridian along with its partners and sponsors do not tolerate any abusive or unsportsmanlike behavior both inside and outside of the game, anywhere an action or behavior may have a negative impact on anyone within the collective’s esports network of service providers, that includes offenses directed towards competitors and affiliated, spectators, media, tournament organization staff, or Meridian staff. This extends but is not limited to in-game chat & voice chat, Ubisoft forums, communications in person, through mail, or online (social media, blogpost, vlog, emails, support tickets, etc..), during and at any R6 esports physical event etc.

Who enforces the R6 esports Code of Conduct?
Any Code of Conduct violation should be reported immediately to any tournament organization staff or Meridian staff available. The alleged breach will be thoroughly investigated, and disciplinary actions will be taken by Meridian or the Tournament Organizer if evidenced. Please make sure to include all relevant information in your report.

What sanctions will be taken against offenders?
The level of the sanction is at Meridian’s, as well as the tournament organizer affected if any, discretion. Players and Teams competing in the Company’s gaming network are role models within the community and are expected to act as such. Because of their increased exposure and the additional social responsibility that comes with it, any violation of the Code of Conduct by a player or team staff member is subject to a range of penalties that are solely at the discretion of the Corporate official that bears witness to the offense(s).

Any violation of the code of conduct also considered a criminal offense in applicable jurisdiction will be reported as such to the authorities. Meridian reserves the right to update or change the Company’s eSports Code of Conduct at any time.