LAN @ Gerrit Maritz Autumn 2020

Fri Apr 3, 17:00 - Sat Apr 4, 16:00

High School Gerrit Maritz

ABOUT

LAN@Gerrit Maritz is a fundraising event in the form of a LAN party and is open for all PC gamers.

Our event consists of 24 hours of tournament- and freestyle gaming. Win awesome prizes by participating in our tournaments like CS:GO/COD WoW / Flatout 2 or Unreal Tournament.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

INFO

Starts

  • 3 April 2020 – 19:00pm (check in begins at 17:30)

Ends

  • 4 April 2020 – 14:00pm

Entrance Fee for the Event

  • R180 per gamer – Includes braaipack meal and cold drink + goodie bag
  • R60 per spectator (Entrance to the event. No Computer or cell phone charger allowed. No disturbing of other gamers.)

Requirements

  • The Event will be 24-hours. Competitions will be held during the day so that visitors can also spectate. If you want to be part of the LAN you will need to bring your own PC with a screen, keyboard, mouse, headset, power cables and Ticket.
  • No gaming consoles

Entrance fee for the event consist of

  • Entrance to the event, allowing you to bring your computer to your allocated spot in the gaming area.
  • NB: Gamers will not be allowed into the event with their computers if they have not paid for a LAN@GERRIT MARITZ Ticket. Sponsors will be exempt from the payment and will get a LAN@GERRIT MARITZ Pass.

EQUIPMENT

  • You may not alter or remove LAN@GERRIT MARITZ cables or equipment. Any person causing damage to the equipment or infrastructure shall be held fully liable for the replacement cost.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • You are not allowed to bring any form of a toaster, microwave, coffee boiler, refrigerator, searchlight or any other high watt consuming or heat producing appliances. LAN@GERRIT MARITZ crew has the right to confiscate those belongings without a warning. 
  • You are not allowed to use homemade electrical equipment. Please use the electricity cables and extensions of good quality. Poor quality electrical cables or extensions can harm your computer equipment and creates ground leaks that will cause the trip-switch to shut down and result in your equipment being without power until corrected.
  • You are not allowed to bring any form of PA equipment or large speakers. To reduce the sound level and power consumption we ask you to use headphones.

NETWORK

  • You are not permitted to connect your own WLAN access point or WLAN router to the LAN@GERRIT MARITZ network. Use only equipment and facilities provided at the event.
  • If your computer is causing problems in the network such as a virus, attacks, etc. your computer will be disconnected until the problem is resolved. If the person refuses to disconnect his/her computer from the network, we have the right to evict this person from the premises without reimbursement of any sort.
  • Each participant shall take proper precaution to protect themselves from the network against spreading of viruses, spyware etc. Everyone is advised to have an updated antivirus program and firewall installed and all legal software.
  • We recommend using AV software such as Sophos, ESET, Symantec, MCAfee.
  • Please refrain from using AVG or AVAST
  • Your PC should be virus free before attending the LAN. Should you be unsure we will provide you with trial versions of popular Anti-Virus Software to assist you.
  • The network provisioned by dieINTERNET to run its event is provided for the sole reason of connecting the attendees' PC’s to each other to facilitate gaming. LAN@GERRIT MARITZ and dieINTERNET takes no responsibility for the content that flows over the network.
  • All data that is within the attendee’s possession is their sole responsibility.
  • The internet connection and equipment are upgraded so the internet connection will be stable however no guarantees as provided with regard to its availability or performance.
  • If found that a person is abusing the internet connection, that person’s connection will be blocked.

INTOXICATION, VIOLENCE & PORNOGRAPHY

  • Alcohol and drugs in any form do not belong and are not allowed to be taken onto LAN@GERRIT MARITZ premises. Intoxicated people will not be let onto the premises. Any person found intoxicated and/or on drugs will be shown off the premises and banned from all future events.
  • Smoking is strictly forbidden indoors and is only allowed at the dedicated smoking area. You will only be allowed to smoke if you have an ID/ Driver’s Licence with you that proves you are over 18. Hubblies are NOT allowed!
  • No weapons of any type will be allowed. Any person found with a dangerous weapon(s) will be removed from the premises. If a person refuses the authorities will be notified.
  • No public demonstration of pornography or any other unsuitable materials or content of any sort is allowed. (Including Hentai.)

SEATING AREA

  • You are responsible for keeping your seat and the surrounding area free from litter.
  • You are not permitted to bring a couch of any sort. These are too large, but a simple office chair/gaming chair or camping chair is allowed.
  • You are not allowed to store belongings in the aisle behind your seat since these aisles must be kept free for others to walk by. Your belongings should thus be able to fit underneath your table area. 
  • Each person may only use one chair at every computer space. 
  • You are in no way permitted to build your own table or extend pre-existing ones.

MISCELLANEOUS 

Underage:

  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ has no minimum age requirement, but participants under the age of 18 should have their parents’ permission to attend LAN@GERRIT MARITZ. Guardian(s) should be aware of LAN@GERRIT MARITZ rules and accept the rules. Kids should be under the supervision of their guardians. Kids should provide a letter of consent form their Guardians with telephone numbers and permission to treat them in case of emergency. This information will also be collected during the ticket purchase process.

Other:

  • You are not permitted to sell anything without the permission of LAN@GERRIT MARITZ staff. This does not include an occasional sale of second hand or personal belongings.
  • Posting posters or any other spreading of commercial material, propaganda or anything similar is strictly forbidden without special clearance from LAN@GERRIT MARITZ crew.
  • The hosts and organizers will not be held responsible for any loss of any kind resulting from the attendance of the LAN@GERRIT MARITZ event.
  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ retains the legal right to place network cameras for publishing on the Internet and publish photos taken inside and outside LAN@GERRIT MARITZ on the Internet without asking further permission from participants that may be visible in the picture.
  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ and dieINTERNET shall own all rights to any and all materials it produces during the course of this event. This shall include and is not limited to videos and photos.
  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ retains the legal right to edit, publish, modify, sell and distribute photography, video and audio recordings taken inside and outside the venue on various content delivery channels such as but not limited to YouTube, Vimeo and other sites as a physical copy such as but not limited to DVD, HDCAM SR and Blu-Ray without asking further permission from persons that may be visible in the picture.
  • Persons appearing in materials produced at the event shall not be entitled to any form of payment or royalties for appearing in such content.

PRIZES

  • The prizes allocated to the competitions may and can change without prior notice.
  • Prizes may not be exchanged for money.
  • Prizes are final at the event.
  • Prizes not collected within 2 months will be forfeited.
  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ or any other third party will not be liable for any damage or faults caused by the user’s improper use.
  • LAN@GERRIT MARITZ will not follow up on prizes not claimed.

GAMES

  • Cracked or patched games will not be allowed in the tournaments. 
  • No cheating in games will be allowed
  • Come with your games installed and updated to spare yourself and your team effort. We will only provide limited support where absolutely necessary.
  • Games that you need to purchase will not be provided for free. Make sure you bought and own the game you want to play.
  • Check your game client software and make sure it’s working and up to date.

REFUNDS

  • You can cancel your ticket 7 days before the event, but no refund will be given. 
  • Team tickets are transferable by the team leader.

CATERING

  • Each gamer and spectator ticket include one (1) meal and cold drink.
  • Gamers are allowed to bring additional food and /or snacks as well as canned (striclty cans) cold drinks. No alcohol permitted.

WHAT TO BRING:

·        PC Box
·        Monitor
·        Cables
·        Adapters & Multiplug (In good condition)
·        Keyboard
·        Mouse
·        Headphones
·        Power / Kettle Cord
·        Recovery Discs & OS Discs
·        Cell phone / USB Cell phone Charger
·        Tickets or Ticket numbers
·        Money (food and merchandise)
·        Sleeping bag or stretcher
·        Games up to date on steam
·        DC files hashed
·        Warm clothes and a blanket
·        And most importantly a good spirit to come and have fun and enjoy the LAN.

The right of admission to any LAN@GERRIT MARITZ event is always reserved.
These rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification.
By attending a LAN@GERRIT MARITZ event you automatically agree to these terms and conditions.

DIRECTIONS

LAN @ Gerrit Maritz Autumn 2020
High School Gerrit Maritz
Daan De Wet Nel Dr, ave, Pretoria, 0182
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