Code of Conduct

All participants must:

• Treat opponents, teammates, captains, admins, and spectators with respect
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and in good faith
• Compete with integrity and follow all league rules
• Represent the league professionally in matches and all league-related interactions

Pokémon TCG Team League enforces a zero tolerance policy for the following behavior:

• Hate speech or discriminatory language
• Harassment or abuse based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age
• Threats, intimidation, or encouragement of harm
• Slurs, derogatory remarks, or demeaning stereotypes in any form

This policy applies to all league-related activity, including:

• Live matches (digital or in-person)
• Private messages related to league play or league operations
• Any league communication channels

Practicing good sportsmanship is essential to maintaining a fair and welcoming environment. Players are expected to:

• Win and lose gracefully
• Avoid taunting, arguing, stalling, or pressuring your opponent
• Respect reasonable pauses for technical issues
• Follow admin rulings without hostility

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

• Cheating, collusion, or match fixing
• Intentionally misreporting match results
• Exploiting bugs, loopholes, or technical issues for competitive advantage
• Using outside assistance during a match

If you experience or witness a Code of Conduct violation:

• Report the issue immediately to your captain and a league admin
• Provide screenshots, logs, or other evidence when available
• Do not retaliate or escalate the situation yourself

League administrators reserve the right to:

• Investigate incidents and gather evidence
• Issue warnings, penalties, suspensions, or expulsions
• Take necessary actions to protect competitive integrity and community safety