Team Manager Code of Conduct

This Team Manager Code of Conduct (“Code”) applies to all team managers, coaches, owners, and authorised team representatives (“Managers”) participating in Organizer-operated tournaments (“Tournament”).

Managers must agree to and comply with this Code as a condition of participation.

This Code applies to all Tournament-related activities, including online play, LAN events, registration, roster management, media interactions, sponsor relations, and communications with officials.

Breaches may result in disciplinary action under the Sanctions & Disciplinary Framework.

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1. Core Responsibilities

Managers must:

• uphold the integrity and reputation of the Tournament
• act honestly and in good faith
• supervise players and team staff
• ensure compliance with all tournament rules
• prevent misconduct and corruption
• cooperate with officials and investigators

Managers are accountable for ensuring their team understands and follows all integrity and conduct obligations.

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2. Governance & Compliance

Managers must:

• submit accurate registration and roster information
• respect roster locks and eligibility rules
• notify officials of substitutions or emergencies promptly
• ensure only authorised persons communicate with referees
• comply with deadlines and administrative requirements
• distribute integrity briefings and policy updates to players

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3. Anti-Corruption & Betting Restrictions

Managers must not:

• bet on Tournament events or markets related to them
• facilitate or encourage betting by players or third parties
• share non-public competitive or operational information
• accept inducements linked to results or betting outcomes
• engage in collusion, bribery, or manipulation

Managers must actively prevent corruption within their teams.

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4. Disclosure Obligations

Managers must disclose promptly:

• conflicts of interest
• financial interests in other teams
• relationships with betting operators or affiliates
• sponsorship agreements affecting competitive integrity
• approaches seeking inside information
• suspected rule breaches by team members

Failure to disclose is itself a breach.

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5. Supervision & Duty of Care

Managers must:

• educate players on integrity obligations
• monitor behaviour and communications
• intervene where misconduct may occur
• escalate concerns to the Integrity Officer immediately
• ensure player wellbeing and safety
• prevent harassment or discrimination within the team

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6. Conduct & Professionalism

Managers must:

• communicate respectfully with officials and staff
• refrain from abusive or threatening behaviour
• avoid public criticism that undermines Tournament integrity
• not pressure officials or attempt to influence rulings
• ensure orderly behaviour at venues

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7. Media & Public Communications

Managers must:

• ensure public statements are accurate and responsible
• avoid spreading confidential information
• not incite harassment or controversy
• comply with broadcast and sponsor obligations
• prevent players from making damaging public disclosures

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8. Cheating, Exploits & Systems Abuse

Managers must not:

• assist or conceal cheating
• direct players to exploit bugs
• bypass monitoring tools
• interfere with referees or broadcast systems
• tamper with equipment

Managers must report suspected cheating immediately.

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9. Cooperation With Investigations

Managers must:

• cooperate fully with integrity investigations
• ensure players comply with information requests
• preserve evidence
• attend hearings or interviews
• not retaliate against whistleblowers

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10. Team Liability

Managers acknowledge that:

• teams may be sanctioned for systemic failures
• lack of supervision may result in penalties
• repeated player offences can escalate sanctions
• managers may be personally sanctioned

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11. Fitness to Act

Managers must:

• not perform duties while intoxicated
• comply with venue safety rules
• respect security procedures
• maintain professional presentation standards

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12. Sanctions

Breaches of this Code may result in:

• warnings
• fines
• match forfeiture
• disqualification
• suspension
• long-term or lifetime bans
• prize forfeiture
• reporting to regulators or authorities

Sanctions are imposed under the Sanctions & Disciplinary Framework.

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13. Reporting Integrity Concerns

Managers must immediately report:

• suspicious approaches
• betting-related activity
• inside-information requests
• threats or coercion
• player misconduct
• rule violations

Reports should be directed to:

Email: integrity@[yourdomain].com
Emergency Hotline: +61-X-XXXX-XXXX

Anonymous reports are permitted.

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14. Amendment

This Code may be updated periodically.

Material changes will be published on the Organizer’s website and incorporated into Tournament documentation.