Rules & Regulations | San Antonio, TX

NACS Live Event #1 – August 16-17

Here is the updated NACS LAN Tournament Rules & Code of Conduct with the late penalties removed as requested:

NACS LAN Tournament Rules & Code of Conduct

Applies to all North American Clutch Series (NACS) LAN Events, including Clutch or Kick

To ensure a fair, safe, and competitive environment for all participants, the following rules are strictly enforced.

Equipment & Setup

USB devices are strictly prohibited at all stations unless explicitly approved by tournament staff.
Players may bring their own peripherals, including:
• Mice
• Keyboards
• Mousepads
• In-ear monitors
All peripherals are subject to staff inspection.
No external drives (USBs, hard drives, wireless adapters, etc.) may be connected to tournament PCs.
No third-party software outside of game-related drivers is permitted.
Game configurations must comply with CS2 rules. Illegal binds (e.g., jump-throw scripts) or macros will result in a round forfeit or disqualification.
Players may not install or alter system-level settings or access files not pre-approved by tournament staff.

Player Config Upload Policy

To comply with Valve VRS Tier 2 standards, configs must be submitted in advance. This ensures fairness, security, and efficient setup.

USB transfers are not allowed under any circumstances.
A secure upload link will be provided by NACS for each team.
Each player must upload:
- autoexec.cfg
- crosshair.cfg
- Optional: video.txt and videooptions.txt (subject to approval)
Files must be clearly named using each player’s in-game alias.
Configs will be preloaded by staff onto match PCs before the event.
Deadline to upload configs is August 13th, 2025. Players without a valid config will be required to play with default settings.
All configs will be reviewed and scanned for compliance and safety.
Players may not modify their config on-site without admin approval.

Anti-Cheat Policy

Cheating or exploitative behavior will result in permanent bans for both the individual and the team.

Examples include but are not limited to:

Aim assistance
Wallhacks / ESP
Script or macro abuse
Use of external devices (Cronus, XIM, etc.)
Impersonating another player
Hardware or software tampering

All demos may be reviewed by NACS staff. Suspicious behavior will delay prize payouts.

Food & Beverages

Drinks must be kept on the floor at all player stations.
No food allowed at setups. A designated eating area will be provided.
Damage caused by food or drink may result in fines.

Player Conduct

Threats, physical aggression, or hostile behavior = immediate removal.
Players must respect tournament staff and fellow competitors.
Toxic in-person behavior will not be tolerated.
Headphones must stay on during matches unless instructed otherwise.

Match Protocol & Timing

Players must be at their stations 10 minutes before their scheduled match time.
All matches must be played on tournament-provided servers.
Valve-standard CS2 competitive rules apply unless otherwise stated.

Spectators & Media

Phones and electronics are not permitted at player stations during live matches.
Spectators must remain in designated areas and may not coach or interact with players.
NACS staff may capture photos or stream footage for media/promotional use.

Prize Payout Policy

Payouts processed within 30 days of event conclusion.
Prize money will be distributed via PayPal, ACH, or another approved platform.
Team captains must provide payment info within 7 days of request.
Payouts may be delayed if information is inaccurate or not submitted.

Cheating Review Clause:

Suspected cheating triggers demo review and may delay payouts up to 30 additional days.
If cheating is confirmed:
- Entire team forfeits all winnings
- Permanent ban from all future NACS events
- Runner-up team is awarded the win and prize money

Conduct-Based Disqualification Clause:

Allegations of hostile or threatening behavior can result in payout hold.
If confirmed, team forfeits prizes and runner-up team is awarded applicable prize.
All decisions by NACS officials are final.

Zero-Tolerance Violations

Immediate removal + permanent ban for:

Tampering with equipment or the network
Attempting to impersonate another player
Ignoring staff instructions after a warning

Acknowledgment

By participating in a NACS event, all players, staff, and attendees agree to these rules.
NACS reserves the right to update or enforce additional rules as necessary to maintain integrity and fairness.