Participation Rules

To maintain a fair and competitive environment, all participants must meet specific eligibility criteria before entering any official Pushpa Contests event.

• Account Verification: Participants must have a fully verified account. Duplicate or "burner" accounts are strictly prohibited.
• Single Entry Policy: Unless otherwise stated in specific event rules, a user may only submit one entry per active contest.
• Age Restrictions: Users must meet the minimum age requirement (typically 13+) as outlined in their local jurisdiction to participate in ranked events.

The spirit of competition relies on integrity. We employ strict monitoring to ensure all activities on the platform remain fair and unmanipulated.

• No Automation: The use of bots, macros, scripts, or any automated tools to gain an unfair advantage is a zero-tolerance offense.
• Respectful Competition: Toxicity, harassment, and unsportsmanlike conduct toward other participants or staff will result in point deductions or bans.
• Collusion: Conspiring with other participants to manipulate match outcomes, leaderboards, or voting systems is strictly forbidden.

When participating in creative or skill-based challenges, your submissions must adhere to our strict content and formatting guidelines.

• Originality: All submitted work must be entirely your own. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of third-party assets will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Appropriate Content: Submissions must not contain NSFW, offensive, discriminatory, or politically extremist material.
• Deadlines: Late submissions are automatically rejected by the system. Server time (IST) is the official timekeeper for all deadlines.

Leaderboards are the heart of Pushpa Contests. We ensure absolute transparency in how ranks are calculated and maintained.

• Audit Periods: Leaderboards may enter an "Audit Phase" after a major event concludes. During this time, scores are reviewed for anomalies before finalization.
• Tie-Breakers: In the event of a tie, the participant who achieved the score first (timestamp logic) will be awarded the higher rank.
• Score Adjustments: The administration reserves the right to retroactively adjust scores if a bug or exploit is discovered post-match.

Winning participants are eligible to claim digital badges, platform perks, and occasionally physical or monetary rewards depending on the campaign tier.

• Claim Window: Winners must claim their rewards within 30 days of the official announcement. Unclaimed rewards will be forfeited.
• Non-Transferable: Prizes, achievements, and badges cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged between accounts.
• Tax Liability: For high-value physical or monetary prizes, the winner is solely responsible for any applicable local taxes.

We take rule enforcement seriously to protect the integrity of the community. Violations follow a strict escalation matrix.

• Penalties: Depending on severity, penalties range from warning strikes and temporary leaderboard suspensions, to permanent hardware-ID bans.
• Appeals Process: If you believe your account was penalized in error, you may submit one (1) formal appeal ticket within 7 days of the infraction.
• Final Say: The decision of the Pushpa Contests administration following an appeal is absolute and final.