Warhammer 40k League Terms and Conditions
- Overview Participants in this Warhammer 40k League agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The league will consist of five games, played over five months (one game per month). By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
- Entry Fee and Table Hire
- Entry fee: £15 per participant.
- Table hire: £2.50 per person per game.
- Tickets are non-refundable due to the nature of the event.
- Game Schedule and Format
- Each player is required to schedule and play one game per month.
- Pairings and mission packs will be provided via email prior to the start of each round.
- Players must submit a valid army “battle forged” as per a green tick in the Warhammer 40k app.
- Failure to play your scheduled game within the allocated month will result in penalties (see Section 5).
- Battle ready - 3 paints and “Based” will be decided between players before the game starts. There can be no post-game amendments.
- No 3D printed miniatures will be accepted, and refunds will not be given.
- "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) is the standard. Proxies may only be used with your opponent's agreement. If they refuse, you can choose to forfeit the match, not use the proxy unit, or play to your original list.
- After the editing window has closed, you cannot change your army, detachment rules, or anything else that would give you an advantage after seeing your opponent's list.
- No Legends units will be allowed.
- The league will use ITC rules with Games Workshop (GW) terrain and layouts.
- Prize Pool
- To be eligible for the prize, the winner(s) must agree to have their name(s) and achievement posted on The Grand Strategium (TGS) social media platforms.
- The league will feature a prize pool, with details shared prior to the start of the event.
- Prizes are subject to fair play and compliance with these terms.
- Penalties and Conduct
- Acceptable Play Policy: Players must adhere to fair play, respect opponents, and follow the rules of the game.
- Cheating, such as failing to properly declare model stats when asked, time-wasting, attempting to bend rules or deliberately misplaying rules, or any other actions a judge deems inappropriate, will result in a Yellow Card.
- Yellow and Red Cards:
- Yellow Card: Issued for minor breaches of conduct. Two Yellow Cards escalate to a Red Card.
- A Yellow Card will result in a 10-point deduction from the player’s game score.
- Red Card: Issued for major violations, such as cheating or repeated offenses. A Red Card will result in removal from the event without a refund.
- Failure to Play:
- Repeated missed games may result in yellow cards, judges decision will be final on this.
- Failure to play a game will result in a double loss, unless 1 player has tried to arrange a game.
- If 1 player has failed to arrange a game, the player who failed to play will be assigned an average loss for the round, and their opponent will be assigned an average win.
- Judges and Decisions:
- All decisions made by judges and The Grand Strategium (TGS) are final. No appeals will be entertained for cards, missed games, or other rulings.
- Venue Rules and Responsibilities
- External food and drinks are not allowed within the venue.
- Players must clear up their playing area after games and follow all store rules.
- Any damage to tables or terrain will incur a charge of £200 to the responsible party.
- Communication and Updates
- Access to the mission pack and group chat will be provided via email.
- To receive updates, players must consent to marketing emails during the checkout process. If you do not consent, access to the mission pack and group chat will not be provided, but this will not affect your participation in the league.
- Liability
- The Grand Strategium and the organisers accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property, injuries, or disputes between players. All participants are responsible for their own belongings and conduct.
- The venue and organizers are not liable for any missed games or resulting penalties.
- Amendments
- The organizers reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Players will be notified of any changes via email.
- Agreement By purchasing a ticket and participating in the league, you agree to these Terms and Conditions in full. Non-compliance may result in penalties, up to and including disqualification from the league.
Contact Information For any queries or concerns, please contact us via the whats app group.