Athlete Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility

1.1 The Athlete must satisfy the age and eligibility requirements specified by the Organiser at the time of registration.

1.2 The Athlete must register under the correct category and gender division applicable to them.

1.3 Uru Games currently consists of the following categories:

• Standard Men
• Elite Men
• Standard Women
• Elite Women

1.4 The Organiser reserves the right to verify eligibility and may request reasonable supporting information where required.

1.5 An Athlete found to have registered under a false category, provided false information, or deliberately misrepresented their eligibility may be disqualified.

2. Accuracy of registration information

2.1 The Athlete confirms that all information submitted during registration is true, accurate and complete.

2.2 The Athlete is responsible for ensuring that their name, contact details, emergency contact information, category and other registration information are correct.

2.3 The Organiser shall not be responsible for consequences arising from incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the Athlete.

2.4 Registration is personal to the Athlete and may not be transferred, sold or assigned to another person.

3. Medical fitness and health

3.1 Uru Games is a physically demanding sporting event involving running, resistance exercise, repetitive movements, jumping, ground contact and carrying or moving external loads.

3.2 By registering, the Athlete confirms that they are physically capable of participating in the Event and that they have considered their own health and fitness before entering.

3.3 The Athlete is responsible for obtaining medical advice before participating if they have any medical condition, injury, symptoms, recent illness, or other concern that could affect their ability to participate safely.

3.4 The Athlete must not participate if they know or reasonably believe that participation could place their health or safety, or the safety of others, at unreasonable risk.

3.5 The Athlete must immediately inform an Event Official or medical personnel if they experience significant pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, chest pain, faintness, confusion, severe weakness, injury or any other concerning symptom during the Event.

3.6 The Organiser, Event Officials or medical personnel may stop or withdraw an Athlete from the Event where they reasonably believe that continuing could compromise the Athlete’s health or safety or the safety of others. This will lead to the athlete not completing the Event.

3.7 The Athlete agrees to follow reasonable instructions given by Event Officials, medical personnel and safety personnel.

4. Assumption of inherent sporting risks

4.1 The Athlete acknowledges that participation in Uru Games involves inherent risks associated with strenuous physical activity and competitive sport.

4.2 These risks may include, without limitation:

• muscle soreness or fatigue;
• sprains, strains and soft-tissue injuries;
• falls, trips and collisions;
• cuts, abrasions or bruising;
• joint, tendon, ligament or muscular injuries;
• dehydration or heat-related illness;
• dizziness or fainting;
• aggravation of a pre-existing condition;
• injury arising from running or uneven surfaces;
• injury arising from lifting, carrying, swinging or moving weights;
• injury arising from jumping onto or stepping from equipment;
• and, in rare circumstances, serious medical complications.

4.3 The Athlete voluntarily chooses to participate after considering these inherent risks.

4.4 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

5. Event format and rules

5.1 The Athlete agrees to participate according to the official Uru Games format published by the Organiser.

5.2 The Event currently consists of:

• an initial 400 m run;
• Zone 1 — three consecutive MetCon stations: dumbbell thrusters, Russian kettlebell swings and dumbbell rack walking lunges;
• a category-specific run between Zone 1 and Zone 2;
• Zone 2 — Burpees to Plate;
• the finish.

5.3 Standard and Elite categories may have different running distances, repetitions and/or prescribed loads.

5.4 The Organiser may publish or amend detailed Event Rules, course maps, movement standards, prescribed weights, time limits, start procedures and other operational information before the Event.

5.5 The Athlete agrees to comply with the Event Rules and Movement Standards applicable to their category.

5.6 Where a conflict exists between promotional material and the final published Event Rules, the final Event Rules issued by the Organiser shall prevail.

6. Movement standards and judging

6.1 Each Athlete is responsible for understanding the prescribed movement standards before beginning their race.

6.2 Event Officials and Judges will determine whether a repetition meets the prescribed standard.

6.3 A repetition that does not meet the required standard may be declared a NO REP and will not count towards the Athlete’s required repetitions.

6.4 The Athlete must repeat a no-rep where required by the Judge.

6.5 The movements used in Uru Games are:

• Dumbbell Thrusters
• Russian Kettlebell Swings
• Dumbbell Rack Walking Lunges
• Burpees to Plate

6.6 The Organiser may provide briefing material, demonstrations or athlete briefings before the Event. Athletes are responsible for familiarising themselves with the applicable standards and the course.

6.7 The Head Judge’s decision concerning whether a repetition meets the published movement standard is final for the purpose of competition.

7. Fair play and competitive integrity

7.1 Uru Games is intended to be a fair and competitive sporting event.

7.2 Athletes must:

• complete the prescribed course;
• complete the prescribed repetitions;
• use only the equipment and loads assigned to their category;
• follow the prescribed movement standards;
• follow instructions from Judges and Event Officials;
• avoid deliberately obstructing another Athlete;
• and compete honestly.

7.3 The following may result in disqualification:

• deliberately bypassing part of the course;
• deliberately performing repetitions incorrectly to gain an advantage;
• receiving unauthorised physical assistance;
• using unauthorised equipment or loads;
• receiving unauthorised pacing or physical assistance;
• impersonating another Athlete;
• competing under another person’s registration;
• tampering with timing or identification systems;
• aggressive or abusive behaviour towards Officials, volunteers or other Athletes;
• or any other conduct that gives an unfair competitive advantage.

8. Safety and course conditions

8.1 The Athlete understands that the Event takes place in an active outdoor environment and that weather, surface conditions, pedestrian movement and other environmental factors may affect the course.

8.2 The Athlete understands that the Event course is mapped using the existing facilities (running track, workout stations, start and finish lines, warm up zone, cool down zone, spectator areas) inside the active outdoor environment and, as such, the venue will pose restrictions to the movements expected out of them. The Athlete understands these shortcomings of the venue and takes care of their own safety accordingly.

8.3 Athletes must exercise appropriate caution and follow instructions relating to course conditions.

8.4 The Organiser may modify, shorten, delay, suspend or cancel any part of the Event where reasonably necessary for safety, weather, venue conditions, emergency circumstances, governmental directions, or other circumstances beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control.

8.5 If conditions become unsafe, the Organiser may stop the Event immediately.

8.6 Athletes must not continue participating after being instructed to stop.

8.7 Athletes must keep the Event area clean and tidy.

9. Equipment

9.1 Athletes must use only equipment provided by the Organiser.

9.2 Athletes must not alter, move, substitute or modify Event equipment.

9.3 Athletes must use equipment only in the manner prescribed by the Event Rules.

9.4 Athletes may be removed from the competition for unsafe handling of equipment.

10. Medical assistance and emergencies

10.1 The Athlete authorises Event medical personnel to provide reasonable first aid and emergency assistance, if required.

10.2 Where necessary, the Organiser may arrange or facilitate transportation to an appropriate medical facility.

10.3 The Athlete understands that emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, ambulance services, investigations, medication and other medical expenses may be chargeable to the Athlete unless expressly covered by the Organiser or another applicable policy.

10.4 The Organiser does not guarantee the availability of any particular medical treatment, hospital, ambulance service or medical professional.

10.5 The Athlete should ensure that their emergency contact information is accurate and current.

11. Personal belongings

11.1 Athletes are responsible for their personal belongings.

11.2 The Organiser is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to personal property.

11.3 Athletes should avoid bringing valuables to the Event.

12. Event cancellation, interruption or change

12.1 The Organiser may change the Event schedule, course, station layout, running distance, start time, category schedule or other operational details where reasonably necessary.

12.2 Such changes may be required because of weather, venue restrictions, public safety, governmental directions, emergency situations, operational requirements or other circumstances beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control.

12.3 The Organiser may postpone, suspend or cancel the Event where necessary.

12.4 If the Event is cancelled or postponed, any refund, credit, transfer or alternative arrangement will be determined in accordance with the Organiser’s published cancellation policy and applicable law.

12.5 Athletes are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and other personal expenses associated with attending the Event.

13. Registration fees, refunds and transfers

13.1 Registration fees are not refundable after completion of registration.

13.2 Registrations are non-transferable after completion of registration.

14. Disqualification

14.1 The Organiser may disqualify an Athlete for:

• breach of these Terms & Conditions;
• breach of Event Rules;
• cheating or competitive misconduct;
• deliberate interference with another Athlete;
• unsafe behaviour;
• abusive, threatening or inappropriate conduct;
• false registration information;
• failure to follow reasonable instructions from Event Officials;
• use of prohibited assistance or equipment;
• or conduct that materially compromises the safety, fairness or integrity of the Event.

14.2 A disqualified Athlete may be required to leave the competition area.

14.3 Disqualification does not entitle the Athlete to a refund.

15. Protests and appeals

15.1 Any formal protest relating to competition results, judging or a rule violation must be submitted through the procedure and within the time limit specified by the Organiser.

15.2 The Organiser may establish a Race Director, Head Judge or Competition Committee to review protests.

15.3 Decisions made following the formal review process will be final for the Event, subject to applicable law.

16. Photography, video and media

16.1 Uru Games may be photographed, filmed and recorded by the Organiser, its photographers, videographers, media partners and authorised representatives.

16.2 By participating in the Event, the Athlete acknowledges that they may appear in photographs, videos, livestreams, promotional materials, social media posts, advertisements, Event recaps and other media relating to Uru Games.

16.3 The Athlete grants the Organiser a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use their name, likeness, image and Event-related performance footage for legitimate Event, promotional, marketing, editorial and archival purposes, subject to applicable law.

16.4 The Organiser will not knowingly use an Athlete’s image in a misleading or defamatory manner.

16.5 An Athlete may contact the Organiser regarding specific privacy or media concerns, but participation in the Event may necessarily involve incidental appearance in Event photography and video.

17. Personal data

17.1 The Organiser may collect and process personal information necessary to administer the Event.

17.2 This may include information such as:

• name;
• contact information;
• category;
• emergency contact information;
• a unique identity number (Aadhaar);
• registration information;
• timing and race-performance information;
• and other information reasonably necessary for Event administration.

17.3 Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Organiser’s applicable privacy policy and applicable Indian law.

17.4 Timing, ranking and results information may be published as part of the Event’s competitive results.

18. Athlete conduct

18.1 Athletes are expected to behave respectfully towards:

• fellow Athletes;
• Judges;
• volunteers;
• medical personnel;
• venue staff;
• Organiser representatives;
• spectators;
• and members of the public.

18.2 Threatening, abusive, discriminatory, harassing or violent behaviour will not be tolerated.

18.3 The Organiser may remove an Athlete from the Event for serious misconduct.

19. Prohibited conduct and substances

19.1 Athletes must not participate while impaired by alcohol, recreational drugs or any substance that materially affects their ability to participate safely.

19.2 The Organiser may refuse participation or remove an Athlete where there are reasonable safety concerns.

19.3 Athletes must comply with any applicable anti-doping or sporting regulations specifically notified for the Event.

20. Children and minors

20.1 Participation by persons below 18 years of age on the date of Event day is not permitted.

20.2 At the time of check-in at the Event venue, Athletes may be asked to produce a Government ID with which the identity and age could be checked.

21. Liability

21.1 The Athlete acknowledges that participation in Uru Games involves inherent risks associated with strenuous physical exercise and competition.

21.2 The Organiser will take reasonable measures to plan and conduct the Event with appropriate safety procedures, Event Rules and operational controls.

21.3 The Athlete remains responsible for making appropriate decisions regarding their own participation and for following Event safety instructions and their own safety.

21.4 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or limits any liability, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or limited under applicable law.

21.5 To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Organiser shall not be responsible for loss, injury or damage arising from risks inherent in participation where the Organiser has complied with its applicable legal and reasonable safety obligations.

21.6 Nothing in this clause is intended to exclude liability arising from the Organiser’s own negligence, wilful misconduct or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

22. Indemnity

22.1 To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Athlete agrees to be responsible for losses or claims arising from the Athlete’s own:

• intentional misconduct;
• fraudulent or materially false information;
• violation of Event Rules;
• unauthorised actions;
• or unlawful conduct.

22.2 Nothing in this clause requires the Athlete to indemnify the Organiser for the Organiser’s own liability to the extent such liability cannot lawfully be transferred to the Athlete.

23. Changes to these terms

23.1 The Organiser may update these Terms & Conditions where reasonably necessary to reflect Event requirements, safety requirements, legal requirements or operational changes.

23.2 Material changes will be communicated through appropriate Event communication channels.

23.3 The version applicable to the Athlete will be the version communicated or made available at the time of registration, together with any subsequently notified material Event Rules applicable to participation.

24. Governing law and jurisdiction

24.1 These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws applicable in India.

24.2 Subject to applicable law and any mandatory dispute-resolution requirements, disputes relating to the Event shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts and authorities in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

25. Athlete declaration and consent

By completing registration for Uru Games, I confirm that:

• I have read and understood the Uru Games Terms & Conditions.
• I understand that Uru Games is a physically demanding sporting event involving running, resistance exercise, ground movements and other strenuous activities.
• I believe that I am physically capable of participating safely, or I have obtained appropriate medical advice before participating.
• I understand the inherent risks associated with strenuous physical activity and competition.
• I agree to follow the Event Rules, Movement Standards and instructions of Judges, Event Officials and medical personnel.
• I understand that a Judge may declare a repetition a NO REP and that I may be required to repeat it.
• I agree to compete fairly and behave respectfully towards other participants, officials, volunteers and members of the public.
• I understand that the Event may be modified, delayed, suspended or cancelled where reasonably necessary for safety, operational, venue, weather or other circumstances beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control.
• I consent to the collection and processing of my registration and Event-related information in accordance with the applicable privacy policy.
• I acknowledge that I may be photographed or filmed during the Event and consent to the use of such Event-related media in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.
• I have provided accurate registration and emergency contact information.
• I agree to these Terms & Conditions and the official Uru Games Event Rules.

By clicking “I Agree”, submitting my registration, or participating in Uru Games, I confirm my acceptance of the above Terms & Conditions.

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