Unfortunately, Registration is currently full for this event.
Registration will be opening soon for the other pre-qualifier rounds of the tournament. If you're in the area or planning to attend any of these events, you are welcome to register once registration opens, and compete! The next pre-qualifiers are:
July 16: During TwitchCon AMS (Amsterdam)
August 26: During Gamescom (Germany)
September 16: During Tokyo Game Show (Japan)
Don't forget, that you can also watch the live broadcast at 7pm Pacific on the Prime Gaming Twitch channel where we will be doing giveaways for some awesome prizes throughout the broadcast!
Please read these Participation Terms before participating in the Prime Gaming Ultimate Showdown Tournament (“Tournament”). By participating in the Tournament, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Participation Terms and the decisions of Amazon.com Services LLC (“Amazon”, “Sponsor”, “we”,“our” or “us”), and that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.
1. Introduction
These are the Participation Terms (“Participation Terms”) governing the Tournament brought to you by Amazon scheduled to take place in the four (4) event locations specified below (each, an “Event”), with the Grand Finale Event taking place in San Diego, California, USA on or about October 7-9, 2022.These Participation Terms set forth the terms and conditions for participating in the Tournament, including the official gameplay rules for the Tournament, as outlined in Section 13 below. All Players, as defined below, must comply with the rules and restrictions described in these Participation Terms, and shall be subject to its terms including, without limitation, the Code of Conduct and the Player Release.
Event Locations:
June 25th at 6pm PST: 1700 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, USA July 16, 2022 at 6pm CEST: Postillion Hotel, Paul van Vlissingenstraat 9-11, 1096 BK, Amsterdam August 27, 2022 at 6pm CEST: Gamescom, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, Germany September 18, 2022 at 8pm JST: Tokyo Game Show, Japan
Please review these Participation Terms, including the Tournament Rules below before participating in the Tournament. Please be advised that these Participation Terms are subject to change, as determined by the Tournament Entities in their sole discretion. In the event of changes to the Participation Terms or Tournament Rules, updates will be provided via the Tournament website at https://pgultimateshowdown.webflow.io/, and as otherwise communicated by the Tournament Entities.
Amazon maintains final ruling on any Tournament related disputes that may arise. Any matters of consequence not outlined in this document may be addressed by Amazon at the time of incident, and all rulings are considered final.
Each Event will feature four (4) rounds, with each round featuring one (1) video game on a console or gaming platform specified by Amazon (the “Video Games”). The Events will work in a pool format through each round, with each Event culminating with the top five (5) Players from each Event (twenty (20) total throughout the Tournament) being invited to the participate in the Grand Finale Event in San Diego, California, USA on or about October 7-9, 2022.
2. Tournament Overview
2.1. Schedule
The Events for the Tournament will take place on the dates and times specified in the chart above.
2.2. Format
Round1: The two hundred (200) Players from each Event will be randomly drawn into eight (8) pools of twenty five (25) Players for round 1 of the applicable Event. The top 5 Players from each pool at the conclusion of round 1 (forty (40) Players total per Event) will advance to round 2 of the applicable Event.
Round2: The forty (40) remaining Players from each Event will be randomly drawn into two (2) pools of twenty (20) Players for round 2 of the applicable Event. The top 8 Players from each pool at the conclusion of round 2(sixteen (16) Players total per Event) will advance to round 3 of the applicable Event.
Round3: The sixteen (16) remaining Players from each Event will play against each other for round 3 of the applicable Event. The top 10 Players at the conclusion of round 3 will advance to round 4 of the applicable Event.
Round4: The ten (10) remaining Players from each Event will play against each other for round 4 of the applicable Event. The top 5 Players atthe conclusion of round 4 will be invited to the participate in the Grand Finale Event.
3. Definitions
Player - each individual who is eligible for the Tournament, and elects to participate in the Tournament. Series - a match between two Players in the bracket. Tournament Entities - Siteline Productions and Amazon, including their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, vendors, agents, representatives, and the employees, officers, and directors of each such entity or organization. Winner(s) - all Players that receive a prize in the Tournament.
4. Eligibility
The Tournament is solely open to individuals who (i) are 18 years of age or older or at least the age of majority in their respective jurisdictions of residence; and (ii) are one (1) of the first two hundred (200) eligible individuals to register for one (1) of the Events at https://pgultimateshowdown.webflow.io/. All Players must be able to provide proof of eligibility (including proof of residency, and tax form information), as reasonably requested by Tournament Entities.
5. Player Participation Releases
By participating in the Tournament, each Player hereby grants to Amazon and the Tournament Entities permission to record, videotape and photograph each Player’s voice, name (including Player name, username, avatar, gamertag or equivalent), image, likeness and to use such recordings, images and information, as well as Player’s biographical information (“Player Information”), for all purposes in connection with the Tournament, including, without limitation, recording and exhibiting Tournament gameplay, presenting and/or otherwise displaying Tournament results on the Tournament website, Amazon.tv, Twitch.tv, and other online and offline destinations; recording, tabulating, presenting and/or otherwise displaying gameplay information pertaining to Player performance. All Player Information, including images, audio recordings, databases of information, bracket information, etc., made in connection with the Tournament will be owned by Amazon, which it may use, license, transfer or assign, including to Tournament Entities, in its sole discretion. Each Player grants to Amazon and each of its designees, the right to use, edit, adapt, post, stream, copy, display, perform, transmit, broadcast, and otherwise exploit Player images and the Player information, including any names, likenesses, voice, conversation, biography and any other attributes of Playerʼs personality and appearance, individually or with others, in whole or in part, alone or in conjunction with other material, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity throughout the world, for the purpose of trade, advertising, promotion or any other lawful purpose whatsoever, without additional compensation, consideration, notification or permission, except where prohibited by law.
6. Agreement to Participation Terms
By participating in the Tournament, you, as a Player, fully and unconditionally agree to and accept these Participation Terms (including the Tournament Rules, which are the rules of gameplay for the Tournament itself), which are final and binding in all matters related to the Tournament. Receipt of any Prize is contingent upon Playerʼs compliance with all of these Participation Terms and satisfactory completion of any and all documentation necessary to effectuate prize fulfillment (including tax forms or equivalent, as required by law). Void where prohibited.
7. Code of Conduct
All Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and maintain respect and for one another and for all Tournament staff, including Amazon, Tournament Entities, their staff, agents and representatives, and spectators. Any Player behaving inappropriately, or not competing in compliance with these Participation Terms(including the Tournament Rules), may be immediately disqualified from theTournament and forfeit all potential Prizes. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
● Swearing, screaming or threats
● Harassment
● Violence
● Collusion
● Cheating of any sort through any means
● Intentionally delaying or slowing gameplay
● Any other known or unknown manner of tampering with gameplay
● Offensive, vulgar or obscene usernames, or avatars
● Sexism, ageism, racism or any other form of prejudice or bigotry
● Engaging in any activity which is deemed by Tournament Entities to be immoral, disgraceful, or contrary to conventional standards of proper ethical behavior.
● Any other type of conduct deemed inappropriate at Amazon’s sole discretion
Players agree to be bound by the decisions of the Tournament Entities, which shall be final and binding in all respects. The Tournament Entities reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the type, process, or operation of the Tournament, or to be acting in violation of these Participation Terms. Further, the Tournament Entities reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to ban infringing Players from any future tournament event organized by Tournament Entities, if deemed necessary.
CAUTION: ANYDELIBERATE ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR EQUIPMENT, TAMPER WITH THE GAMEPLAYPROCESS, OR OTHERWISE UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE TOURNAMENT MAYBE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE,THE TOURNAMENT ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COOPERATE IN THE PROSECUTION OFANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL(S) AND TO PURSUE ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO IT TO THEFULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
8. Prizes
The Tournament will consist of a prize pool awarding each Grand Final Event invitee with a trip to San Diego, California, USA, and the one (1) invitee with the highest score at the conclusion of the Grand Final Event with $50,000 in prizemoney, awarded in the form of a check. The trip Prizes and cash will be awarded subject to Amazon’s receipt of satisfactory documentation (described below) to enable prize fulfillment.
Grand Final Event Standings: 1st Place (from amongst all 20 invitees) Prize: $50,000 USD
Grand Finale Event Trips (20) (Five (5) awarded per Event): Each winner will receive the following;
• Roundtrip economy class airfare for winner departing from an international gateway airport near the winner’s residence (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) and arriving at an airport in or near San Diego, California, USA (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) (the “Airport”);
• Access to Twitchcon San Diego (the “Twitchcon Tickets”); and
• Three (3) nights standard hotel accommodations for winner (one (1) room, single occupancy) at a hotel in or near San Diego, California, USA (the “Hotel”) from October 7-9, 2022. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each trip prize: $6,000 USD USD.
9. General Prize Restrictions
Winners shall be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability/Publicity Release and any required payment information and tax forms (“Winner Forms”) in order to receive their applicable prize. Within seven (7) days of receiving an executed copy of the Winner Forms, Amazon shall deliver the applicable Prizes to each Winner. Failure to take delivery of any Prize may result in forfeiture, and such prize may be forfeited. Prizes may not be transferred or assigned until after a Winner has complied with all his or her obligations under these Participation Terms. No substitutions may be made for Prizes, except by Amazon, who reserves the right to substitute a Prize in whole or in part with another prize of comparable or greater value. By participating in the Tournament, Winners acknowledge that Tournament Entities have not and will not obtain or provide insurance of any kind relating to the Prizes. Winners will be responsible for all taxes (including but not limited to federal, state, local and/or income) on any Prize won and on the value of any items or value transferred to the Player by Amazon, and will be required to provide his/her Social Security number, IRS Form W¬8BEN, IRS Form W¬9, or equivalent information for tax reporting purposes(at a time to be determined in Amazonʼs sole discretion, and which may be prior to participation or prior to receipt of any Prize by Player). Amazon will file an IRS Form 1099 or equivalent tax withholding documentation for the retail value of any Prize or other items of value transferred to the Player by Amazon in accordance with IRS requirements, and Amazon may also share such documentation with a state or local government agency as required by law. Refusal or failure of a Winner to satisfy the requirements of all necessary and appropriate tax, withholding or other required compliance terms (including Social Security number, IRS Form W¬8BEN, IRS Form W¬9, or equivalent information), as determined by Amazon in its sole discretion, may result in the Winner forfeiting the Prize in question. Amazon will award Prizes subject to any applicable withholding taxes, and the amount of the Prize transferred, as reduced by any applicable withholding taxes, will constitute full payment of the Prize. Winners who do not claim the Prize, or satisfy the information or documentation requirements within 6 months of the close of the Tournament or such earlier time as designated by Amazon, are void, and the Tournament Entities shall have no further liability or responsibility to such Player(s) in connection with the Prizes.
Each winner will be responsible for paying all costs and expenses related to the prize that are not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to, taxes, additional transportation, additional food and beverages, gratuities, incidentals, souvenirs, baggage costs, telephone charges, excursions, travel insurance, upgrades, and any other expenses that might reasonably be incurred by winner in receiving or using the prize.
Exact date and time of Grand Finale trip to be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. The ARV represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. Actual value of each prize may vary based on factors at time of booking, including, but not limited to, dates of travel, date and time of travel booking, airfare fluctuations, and distance between departure and destination.
If a winner resides within a 125-mile radius of the Hotel, air transportation may not be provided and winner and his/her guest may be provided with ground transportation to/from winner’s residence to Hotel in lieu thereof. Each winner and his/her guest must have and are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary identification and/or travel documents required for travel, including, but not limited to, a valid driver’s license or government issued passport (if applicable). Travel dates are at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If a potential winner is unable to participate in the prize during the dates specified, the prize may be forfeited and Sponsor may select an alternative potential winner for the prize. Each winner and guest must comply with all Hotel, TwitchCon Event, and/or Grand Finale Event rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of such portion of prize. Upon any prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Tournament Entities are not responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution, or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, transportation companies, prize providers, or any other persons providing any prize-related services or accommodations. Lost, stolen, or damaged airline tickets, travel vouchers, or certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. All portions of the prize are subject to availability and change and are at the sole discretion of Sponsor.
In the event the Grand Finale Event is postponed, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to revise the dates of travel consistent with the revised Grand Finale Event date. In the event the Grand Finale Event is cancelled or postponed and Sponsor is unable to revise travel dates, the TwitchCon Tickets and all other Grand Finale Event portions of the prize will not be awarded however all remaining elements of the prize will be awarded and Tournament Entities will have no further obligation to the winners.
10. Limitations of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change these rules or cancel the Tournament at any time, or to modify, terminate, or suspend the Tournament should viruses, worms, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of the Tournament. Sponsor is not responsible for any human or other error that may occur in the processing of the Tournament gameplay, nor is it responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of any Tournament gameplay devices, or for technical, network, telephone, computer, hardware or software, malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of, or failure to receive any entry information on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site. Sponsor is not responsible for injury or damage to any participant’s or any other computer or devices resulting from downloading any materials in connection with the Tournament. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the Tournament gameplay, the outcome of the Tournament, or the operation of the Tournament or Web site; to be acting in violation of these Participation Terms; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANYWEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE TOURNAMENT MAY BE AVIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE,SPONSOR AND ITS AFFILIATES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIESAVAILABLE FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. TOURNAMENTENTITIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD TO THE VIDEOGAME SOFTWARE,EQUIPMENT, OPERATION OF THE TOURNAMENT, OR PRIZING, INCLUDING, WITHOUTLIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS, UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION.
Tournament Entities shall not be responsible for any of the following:
(i)incorrect or inaccurate information whether caused by users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Tournament or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of a Playerʼs gameplay;
(ii) any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access which may result in alteration of gameplay or game results;
(iii) any problems or technical malfunction of any network or lines, servers or providers, equipment, or software, including any injury or damage to Player resulting from participation in the Tournament;
(iv)injuries or losses to Playerʼs person or property arising or resulting from participation in the Tournament; (v) any acts or omissions by Tournament Entities or their employees, whether negligent or willful, in the conduct of the Tournament;
(vi) any equipment or software malfunction; or
(vii) the inability to complete a Game due to any technical malfunction.
Tournament Entities, at their sole discretion, may require the replaying of any Game or match, or declare any of the foregoing null and void by reason of any technical or other system error. If for any reason the Tournament or any portion thereof is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure, or any other causes beyond the control of Tournament Entities, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Tournament or any portion thereof, Tournament Entities reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Tournament or any portion thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that Tournament Entities determine, at their sole discretion, that any individual game or match in the Tournament has been tampered with or that the validity of any game or match in the Tournament has been compromised for any reason, it may eliminate that game or match and may conduct the Tournament on the basis of the remaining game(s) or match(es). In the event that any individual is adversely affected in a game or match by any technical or equipment malfunction, Tournament Entities reserve the right to schedule a special game or match among any such Players adversely affected. In the event of any cancellation, termination, modification or suspension of the Tournament or any portion thereof, Tournament Entities will post a notice promptly on the Tournament website. BYPARTICIPATING IN THE TOURNAMENT, EACH PLAYER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND,RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AMAZON, ALL TOURNAMENT ENTITIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVEDIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALLCLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYSʼ FEES) AND LIABILITIES (INCLUDING SETTLEMENTS) FOR ANY INJURIES, INCLUDING BUTNOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, ARISINGFROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOURNAMENT, ATTENDANCE AT ANY TOURNAMENT, OR ANYPRIZE. OR ANY OTHER MATTER OR ACTIVITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THETOURNAMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIBEL, SLANDER, DISPARAGEMENT,DEFAMATION, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, INVASION OF PRIVACY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANYPATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTOF ANY THIRD PARTY. THIS OBLIGATION SHALL CONTINUE BEYOND THE TERM OF THETOURNAMENT
11. Privacy
Sponsor and the Promotion Entities will not enter into any correspondence, including email, with non-winning Players relating to such Players’ participation in the Tournament. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found tampering with the participation process or entry materials or otherwise interfering with the proper administration of the Tournament or violating these Official Rules.
The following personal information will be collected by Sponsor in this Tournament solely for the purposes of administering the Tournament and verifying a Player in the event their participation qualifies for a prize and otherwise in accordance with the Sponsor’s Privacy Notice at www.amazon.com/privacy; name and email address. Failure to provide all necessary personal information may result in Players predictions in the Tournament being deemed ineligible. Sponsor is not responsible for any false or missing information. Participants agree that their personal information will be stored and processed by Sponsor in the United States. Participant personal information may also be transferred to countries outside of their jurisdiction of residence, including the United States. Such other countries may not have privacy laws and regulations that provide the same level of protection to those that exist in Germany. By providing personal information in connection with the Tournament, Players hereby expressly consent to such transfers of their personal information to the United States or other countries. Participants have the right to review, rectify or cancel any personal data held by Sponsor by contacting Sponsor at https://www.amazon.com/privacy/data-deletion or by emailing us-datarequest@amazon.com.Participants also have the right to lodge questions or complaints with a supervisory authority at any time. In the event an Player opted-in to allow Sponsor to share their personal information with other individuals or companies and no longer wish to do so, or Player no longer wishes to participate in the Tournament, Player may inform Sponsor at any time by contacting Sponsor at:us-datarequest@amazon.com
Sponsor 's Privacy Notice can be reviewed at: www.amazon.com/privacy
Sponsor agrees to ensure that the collection of all personal information complies with(i) all applicable laws, including without limitation, all national and local laws, corporate standards, policies, regulations, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) (collectively “Applicable Laws”) (ii) the principles, guidelines, rules and codes of conduct of self-regulatory organizations such as the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Interactive Advertising Bureau, the Direct Marketing Association, and other self-regulatory organizations to which third parties providing services, platforms, and data are bound, and any required notices and consents; and (iii) privacy disclosures and information collection requirements imposed on advertisers by targeting of media in order to comply with Applicable Laws. Where required by Applicable Laws, Sponsor will deploy appropriate notices and functionality to obtain authorizations and consents as required.
Device Orientation and Input
Players may hold and/or orient their device and relay input to their device in any manner that does not physically disrupt their opponents or the broadcast.
Punctuality
Players that are not ready to play within 10 minutes of the match start time are subject to penalties including a possible match forfeiture.
Forfeits
Players may not forfeit a match without prior authorization from Tournament Entities and, even with authorization, are subject to further penalties for forfeiting.
Match Disruptions
In the event of a technical malfunction that affects gameplay, Tournament Entities may order a restart of the current game or match.
Cheating
Any cheating will result in an immediate forfeiture and additional penalties depending on the severity of the infraction.
Names, Logos, and Branding Restrictions
Amazon and Tournament Entities reserve the right to reject names, logos, or branding on-site at the Tournament that:
● Is protected by 3rd party rights without explicit written permission
● Resembles or is identical to a brand or trademark
● Resembles or is identical to another identity or person
● Resembles or is identical to the name or persona of Tournament Entities or Individuals.
● Is inappropriate
● Promotes hate speech, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior
● Is derogatory
● References to drugs
Attire
All Players must wear appropriate attire at all times. All attire may be reviewed at the discretion of Tournament Entities and Players may be asked to change their attire prior to participating in the Tournament. Failure of a Player to meet any attire requests from Amazon or any Tournament Entity may result in Tournament disqualification.
Betting
Players, Amazon, other Tournament Entity companies, and their respective employees, directors and officers, and their immediate families (spouses and siblings, parents and children and their spouses) and those of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, vendors, agents, representatives and any entity involved in the implementation, execution, prizing and prize fulfillment of the Tournament may not operate, participate, or encourage any form of gambling or betting on the outcome of games in accordance with the Tournament operation. Any individuals determined to be placing bets on Tournament placements will be barred from Tournament participation and may be referred to authorities as required by law.
Collusion
Competitive integrity is critical to the successful operation of the Tournament. All Players are expected to have a vested interest in performing to the peak of their abilities during all Tournament play. If a Player is determined to be colluding or acting in a way to negatively affect or ‘rig’ a match, they may, at the sole discretion of Amazon and Tournament Entities, be removed from the Tournament.
Penalties
Players who break any rules in these Participation Terms are subject to penalties including(but not limited to) the following:
● Match Restart
● Match Forfeiture
● Series Forfeiture
● Prize Forfeiture
● Tournament Disqualification