CROWBAR EVENT RULES & GAME OF SKILL POLICY

1. NATURE OF EVENTS — GAME OF SKILL

All Crowbar Events are designed and operated as Games of Skill, meaning:

• Outcomes depend predominantly on the participants skill, knowledge, strategy, or ability,
• Chance plays no significant or determining role,
• Rewards are based solely on performance, not randomness.

Crowbar DOES NOT host gambling, betting, lotteries, or games of chance.

This classification is essential and aligns with laws in:

2. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

You may participate in an Event only if:

1. You are 18 years or older, or the legal age in your jurisdiction.
2. You have passed Crowbar s Age Verification process.
3. You comply with local laws regulating contests and games of skill.
4. You do not belong to a jurisdiction where such participation is legally prohibited.
5. You have a valid Crowbar membership and account in good standing.

3. SKILL-BASED FORMAT

Each Event includes objective, skill-based criteria such as (examples below—customize as needed):

• Knowledge assessments
• Strategy-driven decision making
• Creativity or performance-based submissions
• Timed skill tasks
• Judging on predefined scoring metrics
• Accuracy, analysis, or quality-driven outcomes

NO element of the Event relies on luck, random draws, automated selection, or chance.

4. SCORING & JUDGING

All Events follow a transparent, pre-defined scoring method:

✔ 4.1 Scoring Criteria

Participants are scored based on measurable factors such as:

✔ 4.2 Judge Independence

Where judges are used:

• Judges are impartial and trained.
• Decisions are based strictly on published criteria.
• Judges decisions are final unless a clear error is proven.

✔ 4.3 No Random Algorithms

Scoring is not influenced by:

• Randomization
• Chance-based generators
• Weighted probabilities
• Automated luck factors

5. PRIZES, REWARDS & WINNER DETERMINATION

✔ 5.1 Prize Allocation

Prizes (including credits, memberships, perks, or digital rewards) are given strictly based on:

• Participant ranking according to skill-based scoring,
• Achievement of thresholds,
• Performance outcomes.

✔ 5.2 No Chance-Based Prizes

Crowbar does NOT use:

✔ 5.3 Winner Verification

Winners must satisfy:

• Identity verification
• Age verification
• Compliance with rules

Crowbar may withhold prizes if fraudulent or prohibited activity is detected.

6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Participants must NOT:

• Cheat, manipulate, or exploit the Event
• Use unauthorized tools, AI systems, or automation unless explicitly allowed
• Collude with other participants
• Attempt to influence judges or scoring
• Use false identities
• Violate applicable laws or Event Rules

Violation may result in:

• Disqualification
• Account suspension
• Loss of prizes
• Legal action if required

7. JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC LEGAL COMPLIANCE

8. DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

Crowbar processes personal data in accordance with:

Data is used only for:

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

9. DISPUTES & CLARIFICATIONS

Participants may request clarification or raise disputes within 48 hours of result publication.

Crowbar will review based on published criteria and provide a written decision.

All decisions remain final unless legally required otherwise.

10. RIGHT TO MODIFY OR CANCEL EVENTS

Crowbar may modify, pause, or cancel an Event if:

• Fraud is suspected
• Technical issues occur
• Legal or compliance concerns arise
• Fewer participants register than required

Participants will be notified of changes when possible.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF RULES

By joining any Event, you agree that:

12. CONTACT

For questions regarding Event Rules or compliance: