Rules

• Only participants and volunteers may access the competition area. Spectators are welcome in the spectator area and cafe etc.
• Participants must be present at least 15 minutes before the competition starts.
• Participants under 15 years of age are generally allowed. They must be accompanied by an adult.
• Before the competition starts and the clock begins, puzzle boxes must not be touched.
• Volunteer judges monitor the competition and record times for participating teams. When a team is close to finishing a puzzle, a team member must raise their arm to alert the judges so the time can be recorded.
• Once a puzzle is completed and a judge has recorded the time, the next puzzle may be started immediately. It is up to the team to decide whether to remove the finished puzzle from the table. The risk of mixing puzzles or losing pieces rests with the team.
• If pieces are missing at the completion of a puzzle, this is noted and deducted from the total piece count at the end of the competition.
• If the final puzzle is not fully completed, the judge counts the correctly placed pieces and records the number.
• Sorting trays or similar aids may be used. Teams may bring up to 4 trays of max A3 size. Lid or box holders are also allowed. Headphones are allowed as long as they don't disturb other participants.
• Objects that alter the table's height or setup are not allowed. Additionally, extra light sources and templates depicting the puzzle manufacturer's motif are not allowed.
• Any form of assistance during the competition from anyone other than active team members may result in disqualification.
• All puzzles used in the competition belong to the teams after the event.
• Judges' decisions during the competition are final.

Photos and Video

The organizer notes that photos and video recordings will be taken during the event and may be published on the internet or social media. By participating in this public event, participants waive their right to their own image.

Liability

The organizer assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items of any kind.

In case of cancellation or postponement of the competition for reasons beyond the organizer's control, the organizer is not liable for expenses incurred by participants, except for paid registration fees.