EVOLUTION TEL (PTY) LTD – EVOCON 2025 ONLINE EVENTS & FUNCTIONS INDEMNITY
This Online Event Indemnity (“Indemnity”) is entered into by and between the undersigned participant (“Participant”) and pertains to Participant’s participation in the EvoCon 2025 event, including all associated activities such as the Call of Duty: Warzone Online Gaming Competition (collectively, the “Event”), hosted solely by Evolution Tel (Pty) Ltd (“Evotel”).
1. General Terms
The Event is an online-only event intended for recreational purposes. Evotel reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Event or any of its components at its sole discretion without prior notice.
Participation in the Event is entirely voluntary and at the Participant’s own risk. Evotel shall not be liable for any issues, losses, or damages arising from participation in the Event.
2. Acknowledgement of Risks
Participant acknowledges that participation in the Event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Technical issues such as disconnection, lag, or server outages;
- Account suspension or banning by third-party platforms;
- Loss of data, progress, or other game-related elements;
- Psychological or emotional stress due to online interactions.
Participant voluntarily assumes all risks, whether known or unknown, associated with their participation in the Event.
3. Disconnection, Disqualification, and Player Conduct
Evotel is not responsible for any disconnections, network issues, or technical difficulties experienced during the Event, whether caused by the Participant’s internet service provider, gaming platform, or other third-party services.
Participants who are banned, kicked, or otherwise disqualified by the game publisher, platform, or other third-party service providers are solely responsible for resolving such issues.
Participants are required to adhere to the rules of the Event and the terms of service or code of conduct of all associated platforms or games.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, including cheating, harassment, or any behavior deemed inappropriate by Evotel, may result in immediate disqualification and potential banning from future events.
4. Indemnification
Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Evotel, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, contractors, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees on an attorney-and-client scale) arising out of or in connection with:
- Participant’s participation in the Event;
- Any act or omission by the Participant, including negligence, misconduct, or breach of this Indemnity;
- Any penalties or account actions imposed by third parties; and
- Any loss or damage to third parties caused by the Participant’s actions during the Event.
5. Release and Waiver of Claims
Participant irrevocably waives, releases, and discharges Evotel and the Indemnified Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with:
- The Participant’s participation in the Event; or
- Any act, omission, or negligence of third parties, including other participants or service providers.
6. Winner Selection and Promotional Use
Evotel retains full discretion in determining winners of any competitions or activities as part of the Event. All decisions regarding winners are final and binding, and no correspondence or disputes will be entertained.
By participating in the Event, Participants grant Evotel the right to use their names, gamer tags, avatars, or other relevant information for promotional purposes in connection with the Event without additional compensation.
7. Limitation of Liability
Evotel shall not be held liable for:
- Server outages, disconnections, or other technical issues;
- Any penalties, bans, or other actions imposed by third-party platforms;
- Loss of data, progress, or other game-related issues; or
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in the Event.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Indemnity shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Indemnity shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
9. Entire Agreement
This Indemnity constitutes the entire agreement between Evotel and the Participant regarding the Event and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter.
By registering for or participating in the Event, Participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Indemnity.