September 2021 CBUB Flash Fiction Tournament

[Fox]

This Flash Fiction tournament has a maximum Word Count of 2500 words per match entry.

The match set-up must be 2500 words or less.  Use Word Count Tool to weigh your entry.

Theme:

You must use at least one character in the match that has something to do with the Oceans and Seas.  And the match write-up must reference the sea in some capacity.

Examples:

• Fantastical sea creatures such as Mermaids, Sirens and Kraken.
• Folks who sail around such as Pirates or Hawaiian Islanders.
• Fish and mammals like Finding Nemo.
• Legendary cities like Atlantis.
• Superheros with a connection to the sea.

Players must use two contenders (and only two) in a 1 vs. 1 match.

The two contenders can be anyone from any category of the CBUB Character Database, however at least one of them must be associated with oceans and seas in some way.

Players are free to add new characters to the CBUB Character Database for use in the Tournament matches.

 

Matches:

Players will create One Tournament match in the month of September with the above theme.  And only one.

Prizes:

1 Grand Prize - $100 Amazon Gift Card.

1 2nd place Prize - $50 Amazon Gift Card.

1 3rd place Prize - $50 Amazon Gift Card.

 

The Required Legaleeze...

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

The "CBUB September Tournament" is sponsored by Electric Ferret ("Sponsor").  This contest is governed by these official rules ("Official Rules").  

By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest,
as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects.

The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of their respective countries where not prohibited by law, who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account.

Must be a registered member of CBUB Forums in order to create the CBUB matches to be judged for merit in the contest.

Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.

TOURNAMENT CONTEST PERIOD

Begin date:
The Tournament option will appear in the CBUB match creation sometime between September 1st 12AM PST (midnight) and September 2nd 12PM PST (noon).

End Date:
12PM PST (Noon) September 30

(PST is Pacific Standard Time)

Ability to create a Tournament Match will end September 20!

HOW TO ENTER

This is a competition tournament contest which requires following the rules of the tournament, below.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Contestant must create one (1) CBUB Rated match in the month of September.

Contestant must create the match using the Tournament option in the CBUB Match Creator.

Characters used in the match(es) must abide by the Theme for September as previously described.

Each match created for the tournament may be rated by CBUB Members and Match Judges using the rating system located on the match page topic, as is the norm in CBUB rated matches.

Each match will receive ratings from at least 1 judge but may receive ratings from more, as is the norm in CBUB rated matches.

Matches will be rated for their entertainment and creative value to the judge or member who will read and rate the match.

Ratings a contestant gives to their own match will not count towards its score and will be discarded.

Ratings a contestant gives to other contestants also participating in the contest will be discarded in the final scoring calculation at month's end and will not count.  Such ratings are void. 

The User Name of those who rate a match and the score that was given will be posted when the match ends.

 

WINNER SELECTION

The winner will have the highest score at the time the tournament closes.

Score is a weighted average of the ratings (one to five) given by those members rating the Tournament matches.  All contestants will have a final score between 0 and 5.

The winner will have produced the required number of CBUB Rated matches in the month of September that follow the Theme, as previously specified.

In the event of a tie, selection of the final winner and the winning order will be decided by Fox - the webmaster for Electric Ferret.

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: one $100 dollar Amazon gift card.

Second Place Prize: one $50 dollar Amazon gift card.

Third Place Prize: one $50 dollar Amazon gift card.

 

Terms and conditions may apply.

Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner.

ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

Prize is non-transferable.

No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted.

The gift card will be an Amazon Gift Card by Email.  It will be sent using the Amazon online shopping platform to the registered Email address of the winning person of the contest.

Sponsor does not collect any personal information from users besides the email address.  Therefore, the email address is what will be used to provide the prize via Amazon.

Sponsor and its respective agents and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of the contest,
including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize.
 
Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the contest.

In the event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue.

Sponsor and its respective agents and representatives, and any telephone network or service providers, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription
of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of
any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, THE AMAZON PLATFORM, ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON.

SPONSOR DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRIZE.

SPONSOR AND AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE CONTEST.

[Fox]

The Tournament match option should now be available.

[corvette1710]

This looks like a good time. I'll get something out for this one.

[Movie-Brat]

I'm in. I know just the thing. 

[Movie-Brat]

Here's mine! 

 

[Movie-Brat]

I had to resubmit for editing reasons. 

 

[Pizzaguy2995]

I’ve missed the last few tournament matches so I’m really determined to top this one!

[Mercenaryblade]

I've finally got my idea! Just need a chance to sit and write

[Fox]

12 minutes ago, Mercenaryblade said:

I've finally got my idea! Just need a chance to sit and write

Fantastic!

Please keep in mind that the ability to create a Tournament match will close in 8 days - Sept. 20.

Thanks!

[Pizzaguy2995]

I just submitted my entry! Hope you guys like it!

 

[Fox]

Per the additional limitations section, this tournament is terminated.

Entries are being submitted which break site guidelines. One so egregiously the person has been restricted from posting.

Pretty unreal considering how neutral and uncontroversial the theme topic was.

No further writing tournaments will be sponsored in the future on this website.

Thanks!