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Broadcasting Policy

Last updated: August 12, 2026

1. Purpose

This Broadcasting and Streaming Policy sets out the conditions under which matches and other audiovisual content related to The Stanker's Showdown may be broadcast, recorded, kept and reused.

It complements the tournament's official rules and the Privacy Policy.

2. Mandatory streaming

Streaming is mandatory to take part in the tournament.

Every player taking part in a match must be able to broadcast their screen in accordance with the technical requirements communicated by The Stanker's Showdown.

This obligation serves the following purposes, in particular:

  • enabling the public broadcast of the competition;
  • ensuring transparency in how matches unfold;
  • enabling refereeing;
  • preventing and detecting behaviour contrary to the rules.

Failure to comply with this obligation may result in being unable to take part in the match concerned, as well as the sanctions provided for by the rules.

3. Who can view streams

Streams may be viewed by:

  • referees;
  • The Stanker's Showdown organisers;
  • the public, where the stream is public;
  • people taking part in the official production or broadcast of the tournament.

4. Official broadcast

Matches may be broadcast live on The Stanker's Showdown's official channels, in particular on its official Twitch channel.

The broadcast may show:

  • in-game footage;
  • Gamertags;
  • crew names;
  • results;
  • standings;
  • elements needed for commentary and the presentation of the competition.

5. Recording matches

Official broadcasts may be recorded as videos or VODs.

These recordings may be used to:

  • allow matches to be rewatched;
  • verify how a match unfolded;
  • facilitate refereeing;
  • examine a dispute;
  • build the tournament's audiovisual archives;
  • create content related to the tournament.

6. Retention and publication of VODs

VODs from official broadcasts may be published on The Stanker's Showdown's official channels and platforms, in particular YouTube.

They may remain accessible with no predetermined time limit in order to form the tournament's audiovisual archives.

A VOD may nevertheless be removed or made inaccessible, in particular for:

  • legal reasons;
  • technical reasons;
  • security reasons;
  • moderation reasons;
  • editorial reasons;
  • or following a legitimate request.

7. Creating derivative content

Recordings may be used to create content related to The Stanker's Showdown, in particular:

  • clips;
  • highlights;
  • compilations;
  • best plays;
  • recap videos;
  • short-form videos;
  • trailers;
  • promotional content;
  • social media posts.

This content may be published after the tournament has ended.

8. Promoting future editions

Content from one edition may be reused to promote future editions or seasons of The Stanker's Showdown.

Footage recorded during a tournament may thus be used at a later date in a presentation video, a trailer, a clip, or any other promotional content related to the tournament.

9. Gamertags and crew names

Gamertags and crew names may appear in:

  • broadcasts;
  • VODs;
  • standings;
  • results;
  • videos;
  • clips;
  • posts;
  • promotional content.

10. Private data

Data communicated to The Stanker's Showdown for internal organisational purposes is not intended to be publicly broadcast.

In particular, the following are not intended to be published:

  • email addresses;
  • private Discord handles;
  • personal information communicated solely to the organisation.

11. Streaming environment

Each participant is responsible for what appears in their streaming environment, to the extent that they control that environment.

In particular, it is recommended not to intentionally display:

  • first and last name;
  • address;
  • phone number;
  • email address;
  • login information;
  • personal documents;
  • private conversations;
  • personal information about third parties.

The Stanker's Showdown cannot, however, guarantee that no personal information will accidentally appear in a stream controlled by a participant.

12. Refereeing and anti-cheat

Streams may be viewed and used by referees in order to:

  • verify compliance with the rules;
  • analyse a disputed situation;
  • examine a complaint;
  • look into suspicious behaviour;
  • establish the circumstances of an incident.

Material specifically kept for refereeing, a dispute or a complaint may be kept for a maximum of two weeks after the end of the tournament, unless a legal obligation or specific need justifies a different retention period.

This time limit does not apply to VODs published as official audiovisual archives.

13. Disclosure to rights holders

Where behaviour is likely to constitute a breach of the rules applicable to Sea of Thieves or its services, The Stanker's Showdown may forward the relevant material to Microsoft Corporation, Rare Ltd. or any other competent entity where such disclosure is warranted.

This disclosure may in particular be made to allow the entities concerned to examine behaviour that is likely to breach their own rules.

The Stanker's Showdown does not decide on any sanctions that may be applied by these entities.

14. Participants aged 15 to 17

No one under the age of 15 on the first day of the tournament may take part.

For minor participants, The Stanker's Showdown may put in place specific authorisation arrangements where necessary under applicable regulations, in particular regarding audiovisual broadcasting and image rights.

15. Broadcasting-related requests

Anyone wishing to report an issue relating to a broadcast or a piece of content may contact:

thestankersshowdown@gmail.com

The Stanker's Showdown reviews requests in light of applicable rights, the terms of any authorisation, and the circumstances involved.

A takedown request does not automatically result in the removal of an archive or a piece of content where a legal basis allows it to be kept or broadcast.

16. Acceptance

Before signing up, every participant must have access to this policy.

Taking part in the tournament means the participant has been informed that:

  • streaming is mandatory;
  • matches may be broadcast publicly;
  • streams may be viewed by referees;
  • matches may be recorded;
  • recordings may be published as VODs;
  • VODs may remain accessible long-term;
  • clips may be created;
  • promotional content may be created;
  • Gamertags and crew names may appear in public content.

Refusing these terms is incompatible with taking part in the tournament.

17. Independence

The Stanker's Showdown is an independent community event.

It is not organised, administered, controlled, sponsored, endorsed or officially approved by Microsoft Corporation or Rare Ltd.