DDL Tournaments - Night Cup

DDL Tournaments - Rules & Conduct Guidelines

Start Time & Presence

All players must be present at the official start time stated in the Tournament Info sections.
The player on the top in the bracket is the home player and is responsible for sending the game invite.
All first round games must be started no later than 15 minutes after the start time.
Any player not present by this time will forfeit their match, regardless of the reason.

Once a match result is submitted, players advancing to the next round must make contact with their opponent immediately.
If one player attempts to contact their opponent and receives no response within 5 minutes, the waiting player may be awarded the match win.
Proof of attempted contact (such as tournament chat messages, WhatsApp messages, or screenshots) may be requested by admins.
Players are responsible for staying active and available throughout the tournament.
Repeated failure to respond in a reasonable time may result in removal from future tournaments.

Check-in opens 2 hrs and 30 minutes before the start time
All players must check in within 2 hours (30 minutes before the start time)
Any player not checked in by then will be removed from the tournament
Reserves are added to the tournament in the order they joined
Checked-in reserves will be prioritised over non checked-in reserves
30 minutes before the start time, all checked-in reserves will replace any non checked-in players, up to the maximum tournament capacity
The tournament bracket will be generated immediately after check-in closes
Once the bracket is generated, no further changes will be made

All group stage matches must be completed; failure to complete all group stage games results in disqualification.
Late arrival (15 minutes plus after the start time) for a scheduled group match = automatic loss of the match
Failure to play a scheduled group match will result in disqualification from the knockout stage
Repeated failure to show up on different evenings = ban from all future evening tournaments
What qualifies as a valid reason (e.g. emergency, force majeure) is at the discretion of the tournament organizers

Each player must have their own dartboard during the tournament.
Board sharing is not allowed under any circumstances.
Mic is optional, if one player doesn't want to have the mic on, be respectful and switch yours off.

Before starting your match, make sure your opponent's camera is clearly visible to you.
A visible camera setup is mandatory to guarantee fair play.
Players must ensure they have enough coins or credit before their match begins.
If a match cannot start due to insufficient credit, it will result in a forfeit loss.
Ensure that your device has sufficient charge to last the full games.
It is your responsibility to ensure your equipment is working correctly to ensure you can complete all games

Each match will use the Dartsmind automatic scoring.
Incorrect autoscoring should be corrected, and the mis-scored darts need to be shown to the other player.
Any scoring disputes must be reported immediately
No re-throws on a bounce out
Always verify Dartsmind score before removing darts
A completed leg cannot be replayed
The tournament organization has the final say in all disputes

The final will be the same as the rest of the tournament unless stated in the information

Do not turn the chat into a casual talk café.
Please keep chat use to a minimum during the tournament.
If you experience issues uploading your result, send a screenshot and tag @ddladmins in the chat.

Any form of unsportsmanlike behaviour or negative attitude in the chat will not be tolerated.
Players displaying such behaviour will be banned from future events.

In case of uncertainty or conflict, the tournament organizers have the final word
By participating in the tournament, players fully accept and agree to these rules

Let’s keep it fair, respectful, and competitive. Good luck to all players, and may the best darter win!