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ONLINE MAT BATTLES
Top Cut Central is pleased to announce an exciting new program for players in all corners of the world. We have spent many months developing an online tournament structure that can be can be completed in a single day while providing an enjoyable experience and a significant prize structure for all those who participate. We look forward to providing this service for players from all walks of life to enjoy.
Mat Battle Promotion Players can earn advertising incentives for making the TOP CUT at Nationals by simply obtaining an exclusive mat from Top Cut Central. These mats will NOT be sold and are not transferrable. Incentives will only be available to players that participate in a 2013 Nationals event that exceeds 512 players in their particular age group. Rules will be updated to include all 2014 National events of all sizes and age groups.
There are 2 ways to earn your Advertising Incentive Mat.
EARN YOUR MAT LIVE!!!
Mat Battles - Modified Format $10.00 per player
Each player receives 2 booster packs for entering
Maximum 8 player pod
Each player plays 3 rounds of Swiss.
Final standing will determine the winner of the Mat.
EARN YOUR MAT ONLINE!!!
Mat Battles - Modified Format $10.00 per player
Each player receives 10 random online booster pack codes for entering (delivered electronically) Maximum 8 player pod
Each player plays in a one game single elimination modified match on PTCGO.
Completion of the final 2 match will determine the winner of the Mat.
Once you earn a TOP CUT CENTRAL mat, simply use the mat for your TCG games, every Swiss round, at Nationals. If you make the TOP CUT, continue using the TOP CUT CENTRAL mat and earn your advertising incentive as designated below. The incentives below will be paid based on your final standing.
Top 65-128 ~ $20.00
Top 33-64 ~~ $40.00
Top 17-32 ~~ $60.00
Top 9-16 ~~~ $80.00
Top 5-8 ~~~~ $100.00
Top 3-4 ~~~~ $200.00
Top 2 ~~~~~~ $300.00
Winner ~~~~~ $500.00
While there is no limit to the amount of mats/tournaments you may win, participants are only eligible for one advertising incentive.
To play in Top Cut Central online Mat Battles, you will need to meet the following criteria.
Participants must have an active Pokemon™ Trading Card Game Online (PTCGO) account with a valid 60 card Modified deck. Players must abide by the Terms of Use set forth by Pokemon.com at all times.
Participants must have an active PayPal™ account.
Participants must have an active AIM™ account. Participants can make an account at www.aim.com. Participants must abide by the Terms of Service (http://legal.aol.com/aimTOS) at all times.
Participants must be 13 years of age or older. By contacting the tournament organizer and paying for the event, you have verified that you are either 13 years of age or older, or you have parental witness and consent to all activities done in association with this tournament, and all other aspects of participating in any other facets associated with this tournament.
To participate in the Top Cut Central online Mat battles, participants agree to follow all rules as laid out in the remainder of this document.
Failure to follow rules as set forth in this document will lead to immediate removal from any current and future events.
How to Play in Top Cut Central Online Mat Battle Events
Log in to AIM. Check your settings/properties to ensure you can enter a chat room.
Send an instant message (IM) to Top Cut Central with the following information:
o First name
o Last Initial
o E-mail address
o PTCGO screen name
o E-mail address and name used for payment on PayPal
Go to www.topcutcentral.com.
Click the PayPal link and send $10.00 USD to [email protected] The tournament organizer will verify the payment was received and that all information provided is accurate and complete.
Upon verifying all information, the tournament organizer will invite you to a private AIM chat room with 7 other players, where the Pairings Bracket will be posted. All online tournaments will be held as an 8 person, single elimination, modified tournament. The subsequent rounds will begin 90 minutes after the posted event start time.
The tournament organizer will post start times for the tournament, as well as, each subsequent round. Both players must report the result of the match to the tournament organizer in the chat room within 75 minutes of the round’s start time. If either player fails to report the match result, such player(s) will be removed from the tournament and their opponent will be treated as the winner by default.
Screenshots of the conclusion of your match should be taken to verify winner. We strongly suggest utilizing this tool to ensure proper recording of the match, in cases of disagreements. While we will not be asking for screenshots after every match, we may need them to settle disputed matches.
While we understand PTCGO has bugs and cards that are not currently ready for use, all players are under this same handicap. While players should do their best to avoid some of the bugs posted on its official site, it is not something that will be penalized if found during a match. All players are playing on the same playing field, and matches will not be replayed/restarted if a bug has occurred, regardless of the outcome of the match. Single game match results are final.
We encourage every player to log off and close their browser between games. Doing so will lower the risk of "heap sections". Relaunching the PTCGO is strongly suggested, as a disconnection from the game is grounds for a match loss.
Participants may choose to alternate decks between rounds. Participants are not required to use the same deck throughout their pod. Once a match has begun, participants may not choose to change their deck at that time.
Any form of game disconnection will be treated as a loss for the player who was disconnected. There will be a constant open line of communication for all participants. It is strongly suggested that this form of communication to relay an issues. There will be no refund or replay options for disconnection, once a match has begun.
The Tournament organizer has the final say in any disputes. There will be a constant open line of communication for all participants. Failure to utilize this tool will not be grounds for a refund. There will be no refund or replay options once an event has begun.
When Can I Play?
There are a number of times that you may participate in the online Top Cut Central tournaments. Participants may register during the timeframes listed below. Tournaments will begin every time we get 8 players registered. All times listed below are CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.
Beginning April, 5th, 2013
Friday 5:00pm through 9:00pm
Saturday 11:00am through 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am through 6:00pm
A moderator will be available during the times listed above to answer any questions or concerns. Times listed above are subject to change without notice. Check topcutcental.com for updates.
Claim your prize for winning a Top Cut Central Online Tournament
This defines what to do after you have won an online Top Cut Central tournament. At the conclusion of the final match, Top Cut Central will verify your tournament win. At which time you will need to send the following information, via email, in order to claim your prize.
Send an email to [email protected]
Type the follow into the subject line of the e-mail: Mat Battle Winner.
Type the following information into the body of the e-mail:
Your name
Shipping Address line 1
Shipping Address line 2
City, State, Zip Code
If your playmat is not being shipped within the United States, there will be a shipping surcharge $12.95USD to cover additional costs and services needed to deliver your playmat.
What do you if you are under 13 years of age
There are a number of requirements in order for anyone under the age of 13 to participate in an online Top Cut Central tournament.
Anyone who is not 13 years of age must have a parent with them assisting and supervising all activities related to this tournament.
By enrolling or participating in any online Top Cut Central tournament, it is assumed you are either 13 years of age, or have adult supervision.
It is imperative that participants meet these requirements because of the nature of using online payments, and online internet privacy issues as defined by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Please visit http://www.coppa.org/comply.htm for further information regarding the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
This is a Top Cut Central event! This is not an official event sponsored by Nintendo, or The Pokemon Company International. This event, and the operation and prizing thereof is the sole responsibility of Top Cut Events, L.L.C. Top Cut Events, L.L.C. is solely responsible for all aspects of the event including but not limited to the pairings, prizing, organization, rulings and standings in the event. All decisions made by Top Cut Events, L.L.C or any employee thereof with respect to the event are final and binding on all participants therein.
Top Cut Events, L.L.C is in no way affiliated with Pokémon®, Pokémon® Company International or Nintendo of America Inc. Pokémon® is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.
