6 Behaviour and Conduct

6.1 Sporting Conduct

Players are expected to behave respectfully towards all individuals within the tournament area. While players are not required to display exemplary sportsmanship at all times, they should avoid unsporting behavior.

Generally, unsporting conduct includes negative, offensive, or disruptive behavior that harms the safety or enjoyment of others and/or undermines the integrity or organization of the event. The Head Judge has the final authority in determining what constitutes unsporting conduct.

6.2 Match and Tournament Manipulation

Players are required to determine the outcome of games, matches, and tournaments only through normal gameplay as defined by the game rules, a legal concession, or a legal intentional draw declared in accordance with tournament policy.

Players may not attempt to influence or determine the outcome of a game, match, or tournament through agreements, coordination, incentives, or random methods. Any action that undermines the integrity of the competitive process is prohibited.

The following actions are not permitted:

• Offering, requesting, or accepting any incentive to influence the outcome of a game or match
• Agreeing in advance who will win, lose, or draw a game or match
• Determining a winner or draw using random methods such as dice, coin flips, or similar means
• Coordinating results across multiple matches or players
• Knowingly reporting or confirming incorrect match results
• Manipulating standings through coordinated dropping or non-participation

Players may offer and accept a prize split with their opponent, provided that it does not influence the outcome of the game or match (e.g., a player conceding). The prize split does not have to be equal in value. Prize splits are arranged and facilitated by the players themselves, and tournament officials are not responsible for ensuring that the prize split occurs.

6.3 Cheating

Players are expected to adhere to the rules of the game and the tournament, and cooperate with tournament officials to the best of their knowledge and ability. Cheating occurs when a player intentionally breaks these rules, ignores another player breaking the rules, or lies to a tournament official in order to gain an advantage in the tournament.

6.4 Stalling

Players are not allowed to intentionally play at a pace that deliberately avoids completing a game before the round time expires or disrupts the organization of the tournament.

6.5 Wagering

Individuals are prohibited from wagering, anteing, or betting on any portion or result of a game, match, or tournament.

6.6 Buying, Selling, and Trading Cards

Individuals are expected to follow the floor rules regarding buying, selling, and trading products and services. If the event is held in a local game store, the store sets the rules regarding buy, sell, or trade activity. If the event is held in a public venue, the Tournament Organizer sets the rules regarding such activities.

At events run by Wonders of the First or Wonders of the First partners, individuals may buy, sell, and trade Wonders of the First single cards in the venue, unless otherwise stated in the event information published by Wonders of the First or Wonders of The First partners. Buying and/or selling goods or services other than Wonders of the First single cards at the event venue without permission from Wonders of the First or Wonders of The First partners is strictly prohibited. Individuals caught engaging in unauthorized transactions may be asked to leave the venue and/or subject to further penalties.