Battle Spirits Saga Grand Open 1st/2nd July 2023 - NAEC, Stoneleigh

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Organized Play Events are proud to host the Battle Spirits Saga Grand Open! This exciting event will put you to the test to earn amazing cash prizes as well as exclusive and sought after promotional cards and items!

Venue Address:

Warwick Hall, NAEC, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth CV8 2LZ

Tickets

Tickets are £30 for players, and £10 for spectators.

All tickets are 1 per account and are non-transferable.

Event Information and Prizing:

Welcome to Battle Spirits Saga Grand Open events!

Anyone can participate in these competitive regional events with cash prizes and Pro Tour invites on the line!

Start playing here for your chance to reach the World Championship!

https://battlespirits-saga.com/events/organized-play/grand-open/2023/

All information on prizes can be found on the official site!

Players must register at the venue between 08:00 - 09:00.

Registration closes at 09:00 sharp with the tournament starting shortly after.

Players must submit a deck list online. Information will be sent out to all players prior to the event explaining how to submit your deck list.

We will be using Limitless for pairings and standings!

EX-01 WILL NOT BE LEGAL FOR THIS EVENT. Given its release date of June 30th, the day before the event - we have decided not to allow these cards in order to ensure fairness across the board.

LIVE STREAM

This event will be live streamed on the official OPE twitch channel. Be sure to give us a follow at the link below to be notified when we go live!

https://www.twitch.tv/organized_play_events

DISCORD

Join our Discord to stay up to date on all our events!:

https://discord.gg/zRdpnUGn5v

Travel Guide

Be sure to check out this handy travel guide found on the NAEC website. When you arrive at the NAEC you will need to head to the Warwick Hall, be sure to follow the signage for directions when you arrive.

https://www.naecstoneleigh.co.uk/visiting-us/getting-here/

Here’s a list of recommended hotels for the event. If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend downloading the Uber app to travel from your hotel to the venue.

Coventry

Premier inn Coventry south (3.5 miles away)

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/coventry/coventry-south-a45.html

The Old Mill (3.5 miles away)

https://gk6217.dbm.guestline.net/availability?hotel=GK6217&arrival=2023-06-30&departure=2023-07-02&adults=2&children=0

Kenilworth

Chesford Grand Hotel (3.3 miles away)

https://www.chesfordgrange.com/

Leamington Spa

Holiday Inn (5.9 miles away)

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/leamington-spa/warls/hoteldetail

Premier Inn (5.9 miles away)

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/warwickshire/leamington-spa/leamington-spa-town-centre.html?cid=GLBC_LEAREG

EUROPE

BATTLE SPIRITS SAGA GRAND OPEN TOURNAMENT

OFFICIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Battle Spirits Saga Tournament Official Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and

Conditions”) govern your participation in this organized play event for the Battle Spirits Saga

(“BSS”) trading card game of skill. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. By entering a

BSS Grand Open Tournament (“Tournament”), in addition to these Terms and Conditions, you

agree to be bound by the decisions of BANDAI CO., LTD. (“BANDAI”), and the Tournament

Organizer (“TO”), including interpretations of the Tournament Rules Manual and Comprehensive

Rules, and the judges who are contracted by the TO. The Tournament Rules Manual and

Comprehensive Rules are known collectively as the “Official Rules”. In the event of a conflict

among the Official Rules and the Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions prevail.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify these Terms and Conditions, the Official Rules,

and the Tournament, in our sole discretion, provided that but we will inform you of any changes

either in writing or by public notice. Your continued participation in any manner in the Tournament

after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same.

The Tournament is hosted by the TO and supported by BANDAI. Event registration, ticketing,

tournament management, prize distribution, cash prize payments, and customer service are handled

directly by the TO. BANDAI does not collect any personal or private information from any

participants, including any information required for cash prize payments. BANDAI does not

directly pay cash prize payments to participants.

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION

PROVISION IN SECTION 6 WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND BANDAI AND/OR THE

TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER’S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILTIY OF THIRD PARTIES,

BANDAI ENTITIES, AGENTS, AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. Participation Eligibility. Only one (1) entry per person. To participate in a Tournament, you

must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence,

whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid BANDAI TCG+

(“TCG+”) account, which are free to create and can be obtained at https://www.bandai-tcg-

plus.com/. The TO will not record or copy any form of identification. You may only participate if

your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for ensuring your

compliance with local laws and requirements prior to, during, and following your participation in

the Tournament. You are not required to be a resident or citizen of the country where the

Tournament is held to participate, but you must follow all applicable local laws. Employees of

BANDAI and/or the TO’s household or family members are not eligible. Individuals who have

been disqualified or barred from participating in events by BANDAI and/or the TO are also not

eligible. Any Tournament official associated with or working a Tournament may not play in that

Tournament.

2. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, the TO will

notify the winner promptly at the Tournament venue to ensure the winner provides accurate

payment details. If a winner does not provide accurate payment details within thirty (30) days of

prize notification (the “Notification Window”), the TO reserves the right to rescind the prize

notification, and the individual will forfeit the cash prize. The TO will make payment to the winner

within thirty (30) days of receiving payment details, but may be unable to make payment of

monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary or accurate payment information within

the Notification Window. Prizes may not be substituted, assigned, transferred, or redeemed for cash

(if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only. However, the TO reserves the right to the extent

permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value

in the event that the originally advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason, in the TO’s

sole discretion. The Tournament requires each player to exercise skill in order to ultimately become

a winner.

3. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes,

including but not limited to, VAT, GST or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any

prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment

information including tax information, as requested by the TO. Where a Tournament takes place

outside the US, cash prizes may be subject to income and tax withholding, and may need to be

reported on such other relevant tax forms or disclosures as may be required by local law. Unless the

TO is required by winner’s jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax

withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the

prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with

acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should consult with their tax advisor. BANDAI

and the TO will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that

may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for the TO to withhold such related

taxes or social contributions as stated above.

4. Player Conduct and Game Play.

・Players must be in good standing with respect to BANDAI and/or any TO, with no undisclosed

violations in relation to previous breaches of any BANDAI Tournament Rules, or the player will

not be eligible to participate in the Tournament. Players must also be free of or served fully any

penalties from previously breaking any Official Rules or player is ineligible.

・If, at any time during the Tournament, a player becomes ineligible, as determined by the TO in

their sole and absolute discretion, the TO may elect to disqualify such player from further play. In

such an event, the player may be asked to leave the Tournament venue by the TO. The TO’s failure

to declare a player ineligible immediately upon discovery of such player’s ineligibility shall not

constitute a waiver of the TO’s right to disqualify the player at any time.

・Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Tournament at any time without penalty. The

TO reserves the right to withhold distribution of promotional items if player does not make their

best efforts to finish a minimum of two (2) game rounds, or if player attempts to collect

promotional items without participating in any rounds.

・The TO reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the

next eligible player as described above.

・Players are responsible for understanding Official Rules. Unless otherwise specified by the TO

and/or BANDAI, all normal rules of game play will apply. These Official Rules are available on

our official website.

・Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in

unsportsmanlike, illegal, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing, or threatening conduct or violate

any Official Rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain

winner status using fraudulent means, including or to disrupt the tournament in any way, including,

without limitation, cheating, bribery, collusion, deception, or other unfair practices may be

disqualified. Similarly, rude language, disrespectful behavior, or inappropriate clothing or objects

will not be tolerated. Players are responsible for the conduct of any spectators they invite to the

Tournament. Spectators must abide by these conduct rules. Players may not bring illegal or

unauthorized drugs or weapons to a Tournament, and smoking (electronic or vapor) is not

permitted. Players must comply with all local laws and regulations. Wagering of any kind is not

permitted at a Tournament. Collusion with other players or non-players is also prohibited.

・Players must abide by all local law, rules and regulations of the applicable tournament

(incorporated herein by reference), these Terms and Conditions and must comply with all requests

and directions of BANDAI and/or the TO.

・The TO reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to,

situations where the player violates these Terms and Conditions, the Official Rules, or provisions of

applicable laws.

・Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies due to game

text or judge rulings that may have affected the results.

・All decisions of BANDAI and/or the TO are final in all matters relating to game integrity,

including player conduct and rule interpretation, and may not be appealed.

・If you require special assistance at a Tournament, including requests relating to disabilities, please

contact the TO directly.

5. Termination; Disqualifications. BANDAI and/or the TO each reserves the right to modify,

revise, cancel or terminate a Tournament or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without

liability to you. Furthermore, BANDAI and/or the TO each, at its sole discretion, may disqualify

you for violations of these Terms and Conditions or Official Rules including, without limitation,

unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or illegal or toxic behavior, or breach of Section 4

above.

6. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by

participating in the Tournament, player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify

BANDAI, and its affiliates, subsidiaries and all of BANDAI’s respective officers, directors,

shareholders, employees, and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, “BANDAI Entities”)

and all of BANDAI’s advertising and promotion agencies, tournament organizers (including TOs),

agents, contractors, and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, “BANDAI Agents”) from any

and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims

based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or

right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from

player’s participation in a Tournament and/or the acceptance or use of any prize.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the BANDAI Entities’ and/or BANDAI Agents’ warranties and

liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the BANDAI Entities; (ii) in case of BANDAI

Entities’ gross negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law,

may not be limited or excluded by the BANDAI Entities and BANDAI Agents.

7. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Tournament is not capable of running as planned, then

BANDAI and/or the TO reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Tournament.

Notice for any such change, termination, modification, or suspension will be posted publicly and

players shall be notified. BANDAI Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for

failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation,

order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist

acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane,

embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind,

work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their

reasonable control.

8. Disputes, Claims, and Cause of Action

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of

action arising out of or connected with the Tournament or any prize awarded shall be resolved

individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and

awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be

entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special,

consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded

(collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special

Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

In an EU or United Kingdom player’s jurisdiction, that jurisdiction’s laws and courts shall govern.

EU and United Kingdom Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative

dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution

bodies (“ODR”) for consumers in the EU can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

9. General Conditions. The Tournament is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state, and

local laws. These Terms and Conditions and the Official Rules may be translated into other

languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these

Terms and Conditions or Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version

shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by BANDAI and/or the

TO, entry into a BSS Tournament does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition,

contest or sweepstakes potentially conducted by BANDAI and/or the TO.

10. Questions or Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Tournament or

actions of players, please contact your Tournament’s TO directly.

11 Player Skill, Tournament Structure, and Prizing

Player skill is required to build a competitive 50 card deck with strengths and weaknesses from a

card pool that all players have access to. The exercise of skill is the overall predominant factor in

determining a winner, and competitive players must accurately evaluate the strengths and

weaknesses of their deck, hand, and opponent’s deck and strategy in order to overcome elements

such as a randomly dealt starting hand and determine the outcome of a match. Accounting for and

managing variance in you and your opponents’ hand or deck requires knowledge of game rules,

types of cards, experience, and acute decision-making skills.

Players may earn prize money listed in Appendix A as a result of their skills and final ranking in a

Tournament as outlined in the Tournament Rules Manual. In addition to prize money, players may

earn promotional items including but not limited to, cards or card game accessories such as deck

cases, card sleeves, and playmats. These promotional items have no commercial value and are not

for sale. The TO reserves the right to withhold distribution of promotional items if player does not

make their best efforts to finish a minimum of two (2) game rounds, or if player attempts to collect

promotional items without participating in any rounds. Prize money is to be paid by the TO to the

winner in USD. Winners are responsible to bear any currency conversion, transfer, or banking fees

incurred upon receipt of prize money. Players should be aware of and must accept potential

fluctuations in exchange rates in the period from the payment issuance, event date, and receipt by

the player.

APPENDIX A

Ranking Recipients Prize Money (USD) Subtotal

1st $7,000

2nd $3,000

3-4th $1,500

5-8th $1,000

9-16th $500

17-32nd $250

Grand total $25,000