Terms and Conditions

01Acceptance of Terms

By registering for, attending, competing in, coaching at, volunteering for, or purchasing admission to a Shotocup event, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Shotocup reserves the right to refuse entry, remove any person from an event, or deny participation where conduct, safety, eligibility, or rule compliance creates a concern.

02About Shotocup

Shotocup is a martial arts event and promotion organization based in Bermuda. Shotocup hosts and promotes martial arts competitions, seminars, rankings, awards, and related events.

Shotocup events include karate, taekwondo, kobudo, and other martial arts activities where listed.

03Registration

• All athletes must register before the stated deadline.
• Registration information must be accurate.
• Shotocup reserves the right to move, combine, split, or cancel divisions based on age, rank, weight, experience, number of entries, or event needs.
• Late registration is not guaranteed.

04Fees and Payments

• All registration fees, spectator fees, vendor fees, and other event charges must be paid by the stated deadline.
• Fees are non-refundable unless Shotocup cancels the event.
• If an athlete registers for the wrong division, Shotocup will make reasonable efforts to place the athlete correctly.

05Event Rules

• All competitors, coaches, officials, and spectators must follow the rules published for the event.
• Karate events generally follow WKF-style rules unless stated otherwise.
• Taekwondo events follow the rules listed for that event.
• Shotocup reserves the right to adjust rules for safety, age, rank, experience, or event format.

06Athlete Eligibility

• Athletes must compete in the correct age, rank, gender, weight, and experience category.
• Shotocup reserves the right to request proof of age, rank, school affiliation, or eligibility.
• Any false information submitted during registration could lead to removal from the event without refund.

07Safety and Medical Responsibility

• Martial arts competition involves physical contact and risk of injury.
• By entering a Shotocup event, athletes and parents or guardians accept the risks connected to participation.
• Athletes must be medically fit to compete.
• Shotocup does not provide medical insurance for participants.
• Parents, guardians, coaches, and adult athletes are responsible for deciding whether an athlete should compete.

08Protective Equipment

• Athletes must bring the required protective equipment for their divisions.
• Shotocup does not guarantee loaner equipment.
• For karate events, Shotocup does not provide red or blue gloves, belts, or other personal competition gear unless stated in writing.
• Equipment must meet the safety rules of the event.

09Conduct

All athletes, coaches, parents, spectators, officials, and volunteers must show respect.

The following conduct is prohibited:

• Abusive language
• Threats
• Fighting outside competition
• Harassment
• Disrespect toward officials
• Interfering with matches
• Unsafe behavior
• Damage to property

Shotocup reserves the right to remove anyone who breaks this standard.

10Coaching

• Coaches must follow all event rules and official instructions.
• Only approved coaches are allowed in designated coaching areas.
• Coaches who argue with officials, delay matches, or act disrespectfully risk removal from the competition area.

11Officials and Decisions

• Referee and judge decisions are final unless the event rules allow a formal review.
• Shotocup will not change results based on social media posts, spectator video, or informal complaints.
• Any protest must follow the event protest process, if one is provided.

12Awards, Rankings, and Results

• Shotocup records results based on official brackets and scorekeeping.
• Rankings, points, medals, trophies, and awards are based on the system published for the event or season.
• Shotocup reserves the right to correct clerical errors in results, spelling, divisions, or rankings.

13Photography and Video

• Shotocup events are public event spaces.
• By attending or participating, you agree that Shotocup may photograph, film, record, and publish images or video from the event for promotion, media, results, rankings, social media, websites, posters, and future event materials.
• Parents or guardians who have a serious privacy concern should contact Shotocup in writing before the event.

14Personal Information

• Shotocup collects personal information needed for registration, event management, safety, communication, rankings, awards, and results.
• This information includes names, ages, ranks, school names, contact details, division details, and competition results.
• Shotocup will handle personal information in line with applicable Bermuda privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 where required.

15Event Changes

• Shotocup reserves the right to change the event date, venue, schedule, divisions, format, officials, start time, or rules where needed.
• Shotocup will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants of major changes.

16Cancellation

• If Shotocup cancels an event, registered athletes will receive instructions about refunds, credits, or transfer options.
• Shotocup is not responsible for travel, hotel, food, transport, uniform, equipment, or other personal costs.

17Spectators

• Spectators must follow venue rules and Shotocup staff instructions.
• Admission fees are set per event.
• Shotocup reserves the right to remove spectators for unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful conduct.

18Minors

• Athletes under 18 must have parent or guardian permission to participate.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for the conduct, supervision, and safety decisions of minors attending or competing.

19Vendors and Sponsors

• Vendors and sponsors must receive approval from Shotocup before selling, displaying, advertising, or distributing materials at an event.
• Shotocup reserves the right to remove unapproved vendors or materials.

20Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Shotocup, its directors, staff, officials, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and venue providers are not liable for injury, loss, theft, property damage, delay, cancellation, or other claims connected to participation or attendance, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.

21Governing Law

• These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Bermuda.
• Any dispute connected to Shotocup, its events, registrations, or services will be handled under Bermuda law.

22Contact

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact: