• When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
  • Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.

• League Names
  • If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
  • If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
  • You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
• E-mail Address
  • Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
• Password Security
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
  • You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
• Inactivity
  • In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 255 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
• Multiple Accounts
  • Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
  • It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
  • Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.

• Chat
  • The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
• Formal Challenges
  • Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
• 3 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 3 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
• Verify Information
  • We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.

• Opponents
  • You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
• Sportsmanship
  • The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.

• Reporting the Loss
  • In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
  • In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
  • In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
  • When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
• Unreported Matches
  • If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.

Activity

Rank Gain for a win:  50%
Max Matches per day between same users:  3
Number of Days before winning / losing streak reset:  3
Days of inactivity allowed before a Top 10 Player loses rungs:  2

Fo*rmal Challenges: hereby referred to as FC

Highest Rank allowed to issue a FC:   5
Days between a FC by same users:    3
Days players have to complete a FC:  3

All efforts should be made to arrange a match with a player BEFORE issuing a FC. This includes asking the player directly in the lobby or emailing the player. Feel free to cc: Admins on all your correspondence with other players.

Ladder Matches:

Any table setting is legal as long as BOTH players agree (including a rated match)

Non-Standard Settings need to be discussed and agreed upon before creating the  table, otherwise the below stated settings are assumed.

In case of a disagreement on table settings the following settings must be used:

Higher RANK sets
Points: Setter's choice minimum 3 points - maximum 5 Points
Crawford ON
Timer OFF
Pip Count and Advanced Stats ON
UN-Rated

Ladder Names:

A host may play a tournament in their host name if the tournament they are playing in over-laps with the one they are hosting.

A host may play a ladder match in their host name if they are in the room to host a tournament. A host is deemed to be "hosting" 30-minutes prior to actual tournament start time.

Leap Frogging: Clarification of Rule

Players in the Top Five should play the person ranked directly below them at least once every three days. This does NOT mean that you need to wait 3 days before playing. If both players are in the room you should play as often as possible.

If you are found to be avoiding challenges that put your rank at risk you will be penalized.

It is the responsibility of the higher ranked player to ensure that this match is played. If you are having trouble arranging a ladder with that player you should email them with a cc: to the Administrators

If the higher ranked player makes every effort to play the match, while the player directly below them is the one avoiding the match, then the lower ranked player risks the penalty.

Penalty for Leap Frogging: 10 Ladder Rungs

Opponents: 

Players within the same household may play ladder matches against each other ONLY if they are playing from two separate computers.  However, these matches are restricted to a maximum of 3 matches per week.

Players within the same household may partner with each other ONLY if they are playing from two separate computers.

Rank Hounding: Clarification of Rule

Players in the Top Ten are expected to be as active after they reach the top ranks as they were before. In other words, if you are playing 8 - 10 games a day to make it to the Top Ten and then drop to 2 - 3 games per day to hold your rank you will be penalized.

Penalty for Rank Hounding: 10 Ladder Rungs

Tournaments:

All Host decisions are final during a tournament.

If you do not agree with a host decision, you must accept that decision and then EMAIL the Administrators with details of your grievance for review. There is a Contact Admins link on the left side of the main page.

Disagreements / Arguments are NOT allowed in the lobby .. period.

Tournament Match winners post their win in the lobby. The hosts will make all postings to the Tourney Page and subsequently the ladder itself.

• Inactivity
  • Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 2 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

• Cheating
  • If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff.
• Abuse
  • It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.
  • It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make a right. If you are being harassed by another League member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could be penalized as well.
• Nice Guy Rule
  • Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other members with respect!