Cyber Melee Competition Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
1. Organizer
The “Cyber Melee” competition (“Competition”) is organized by TechIDManager, a product of Ruffian Software (“Organizer”).
2. Eligibility
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Open to individuals aged 18 years or older at the time of entry.
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Participants must have legal capacity to enter into agreements under applicable laws.
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Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of the Organizer or its affiliates are not eligible.
3. Registration & Entry
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Entry occurs via completion of the official Registration Form.
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The Competition will be scheduled once 25 or more contestants register.
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Organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel the Competition if minimum registration isn’t met.
4. Competition Format
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Round 1 – Qualifier
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Conducted online.
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Consists of 3 questions.
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Completed at participants’ own pace within given guidelines (e.g., submission deadlines).
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Round 2 – Live Melee
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Conducted virtually with all qualified contestants.
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Comprises 7 questions answered in real-time.
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Judging is live.
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A panel of judges evaluates submissions; each judge assigns points per answer.
5. Scoring & Winner Selection
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Each judge assesses responses independently and assigns points.
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Total scores are computed by aggregating points across all judges.
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The participant with the highest cumulative score is declared the Champion.
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In the event of a tie, the Organizer may conduct a tiebreaker or determine the winner at its discretion.
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Results will be announced within 48 hours following Round 2.
6. Prize
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Champion Prize: A $1,000 Amazon gift card (“Prize”).
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The prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.
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Winners are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with the Prize.
7. Notification & Claiming the Prize
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The winner will be notified using provided contact information, or email.
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If the winner fails to respond within 14 days, the Organizer may select an alternate winner or void the prize at its discretion.
8. Rights Granted
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By participating, entrants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use their likeness, visual representation, submitted content, solution write-ups, or summaries for promotional or educational purposes.
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Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with the Organizer’s Privacy Policy.
9. Disqualification & Right to Discontinue
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Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant for:
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Providing false information.
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Cheating or violation of rules.
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Disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
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If unforeseen circumstances arise (e.g., technical issues, insufficient registrations), Organizer may modify, suspend, reschedule, or cancel the Competition.
10. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers
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Participants enter at their own risk. Organizer disclaims liability for losses or damages beyond its control.
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No warranties (express or implied) are provided regarding Competition operations, platform functionality, or prize fulfillment.
11. Governing Law
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These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the state in which the Organizer is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
12. Modifications
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Organizer reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions, including competition rules or timelines, at any time without prior notice.
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Continued participation constitutes acceptance of any such modifications.
13. Contact Information
For questions, please contact:
TechIDManager (Ruffian Software)
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Sales: 1‑864‑214‑5470 — sales@techidmanager.com
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Support: 1‑864‑414‑2241 — support@techidmanager.com
