1. STATUS, FORM, AND LEGAL NATURE
1.1 This Agreement is drafted intentionally to mirror the structure, language, and form
of a contract of employment under the laws of the United Kingdom.
1.2 Notwithstanding its form, this Agreement does not create a relationship of employer
and employee, worker, or partner.
1.3 The Player acknowledges that participation is involuntary and subject to the
authority of the Team.
1.4 The Player confirms they enter this Agreement freely and with full understanding of
its binding effect.
2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
2.1 “TF2” means Team Fortress 2.
2.2 “Prospect” means a trial player subject to evaluation, training, and review.
2.3 “Member” means a fully rostered Player approved by Leadership.
2.4 “Official Match” means any league, tournament, cup, playoff, pug, or situation
where losing would be embarrassing.
2.5 “Leadership” refers collectively to the individuals listed in Clause 6.
2.6 Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
3. COMMENCEMENT, TERM, AND STATUS
3.1 This Agreement commences on the date of signature.
3.2 Upon commencement, the Player shall hold Prospect status and shall not be
deemed a full Member.
3.3 Promotion to Member status is discretionary and subject to:
3.3.1 completion of basic training;
3.3.2 satisfactory conduct and performance;
3.3.3 formal approval by Leadership.
3.4 No promotion is guaranteed, and no appeal shall lie against a refusal.
3.5 The Team reserves the right to amend reasonable provisions of this Agreement upon
written notice to the Player.
3.6 Continued participation following such notice shall constitute acceptance of the
amended terms.
4. ELIGIBILITY, WARRANTIES, AND CONTINUING
REPRESENTATIONS
The Player warrants, represents, and undertakes that they:
4.1 Possess a minimum of 100 hours in TF2.
4.2 Maintain the epic class of a gentleman at all times.
4.3 Are proficient in a specialist class required by the Team.
4.4 Are at least 13 years of age and legally capable of entering this Agreement.
4.4.1 If the recipient of this document is under the legal age requirement to sign this
document in the United Kingdom, then it shall be signed by their legal guardian on their
behalf.
4.5 Shall immediately notify Leadership if any warranty ceases to be true.
5. DUTIES, ROLE, AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
5.1 The Player shall perform the role of the pre-agreed class or position as directed by
the leadership team.
5.2 The Player shall attend scrimmages, training, meetings, and official matches as
reasonably required.
5.3 Persistent underperformance, lack of improvement, or failure to follow instruction
shall constitute grounds for review or removal.
5.4 The Team reserves the right to reassign roles at its sole discretion.
6. LEADERSHIP, AUTHORITY, AND GOVERNANCE
6.1 The Player irrevocably acknowledges the authority of the Team leadership structure:
• Founder: bumfreeze
• President: renton
• Vice President: ducky
• Sergeant at Arms: yak
• Road Captain: liko
• Secretary: emiel
• Treasurer: mclane
• Enforcer: celreo
• Tail Gunner: kren
6.2 Leadership decisions are final, binding, and not subject to appeal.
6.3 Failure to comply with Leadership directives shall be deemed misconduct.
7. EXCLUSIVITY, REPRESENTATION, AND LOYALTY
7.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Player shall not:
7.1.1 represent another TF2 team in official matches;
7.1.2 trial for another team;
7.1.3 publicly declare free agency,
7.1.4 without prior written consent.
7.2 The Player shall use the “TC” tag when competing with the Team.
7.3 The Player owes a duty of loyalty and shall not act contrary to the Team’s interests.
8. SUBBING AND SUBSTITUTE PLAY
8.1 The Player may not act as a mercenary (“merc”) for another team without written
Leadership approval.
8.2 Leadership may require the Player to act as a merc for Team Colonslash or affiliated
teams when reasonably requested.
9. INACTIVITY AND AVAILABILITY
9.1 The Player shall maintain reasonable availability for Team activities.
9.2 Periods of inactivity exceeding 14 consecutive days without approval may result in:
9.2.1 demotion to Prospect;
9.2.2 suspension;
9.2.3 termination.
9.2.4 or otherwise as deemed reasonable by Team Colonslash leadership.
9.3 Inactivity does not suspend exclusivity obligations unless expressly agreed.
10. POACHING AND INDUCEMENT
10.1 The Player shall not, during or after the term:
10.1.1 solicit Team members to leave TC;
10.1.2 encourage internal disruption;
10.1.3 act as an intermediary for another team.
10.2 Any attempt to poach or destabilise the Team shall be treated as gross
misconduct.
11. BLACKLISTING AND REPUTATIONAL SANCTIONS
11.1 In the event of serious breach, the Team may:
11.1.1 blacklist the Player from future participation;
11.1.2 refuse references or endorsements;
11.1.3 notify other teams or community leaders of the breach.
11.1.4 or otherwise as deemed reasonable by Team Colonslash leadership.
11.2 Such actions shall be proportionate and at Leadership’s discretion.
12. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
12.1 Discord is mandatory for scheduling and internal communication.
12.2 Mumble is mandatory for scrims and official matches unless excused.
12.3 Failure to maintain access or responsiveness may constitute misconduct.
13. BRANDING, IMAGE, AND AVATAR COMPLIANCE
13.1 The Player shall use only approved TC avatars.
13.2 Avatar requirements are mandatory and non-negotiable.
13.3 Failure to comply may result in suspension from matches.
14. CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE, AND SANCTIONS
14.1 The Player shall act professionally at all times.
14.2 Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
14.2.1 Discriminatory acts against members of Team Colonslash without leadership
approval.
14.2.2 Usage of Team Colonslash intellectual property malevolently.
14.3 Leadership may impose sanctions without prior warning.
15. SCHRÖDINGER’S ROSTER STATUS
15.1 The Player may be simultaneously:
• on the roster; and
• under review.
15.2 Observation collapses this state.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE
16.1 All Team information is confidential.
16.2 Confidentiality obligations survive termination indefinitely.
16.3 The Team may disclose relevant information concerning the Player’s conduct or
breach of this Agreement where reasonably necessary to protect the Team’s interests.
16.4 Loose lips sink rosters.
17. MEDIA, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS RIGHTS
17.1 The Player grants the Team exclusive rights to use their:
17.1.1 Name;
17.1.2 Likeness;
17.1.3; Voice
17.1.4; Video Footage;
17.1.5; Gameplay footage.
17.2 Such rights apply during the term and for six (6) months or two (2) competitive
seasons after termination, whichever is shorter.
17.3 No compensation shall be payable.
17.4 Any revenue directly derived from Team-related activities, appearances, or
representations during the term shall belong to the Team unless otherwise agreed in
writing.
18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
18.1 All Team IP remains the property of the Team.
18.2 The Player shall not use Team IP post-termination.
19. HISTORY AND IDENTITY OF THE SPY
19.1 The Player acknowledges the legacy of the SPY, founded in 1938 by bumfreeze.
19.2 The Player accepts that the SPY already knows where you are.
19.3 The Player accepts that the SPY already knows who you are.
19.4 The Player accepts that the SPY already knows what you are.
19.5 The Player accepts that the SPY already knows when you are.
19.6 The Player accepts that the SPY already knows why you are.
20. NOTICE PERIOD
20.1 The Player must provide no less than two (2) weeks’ written notice to leave the
Team.
20.2 Failure to do so may result in gross misconduct leading up to and including
dismissal or termination of contract.
21. TERMINATION
21.1 The Team may terminate this contract immediately for serious breach of contract.
21.2 Termination does not affect accrued rights or obligations.
21.3 Any holiday or sickness pay is held with lieu upon termination of contract.
21.4 Team Colonslash reserves its right to terminate you IRL.
22. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
22.1 Participation is entirely at the Player’s own risk.
22.2 The Team accepts no liability for loss, dispute, or reputational harm.
22.3 The Player accepts that any allegation, accusation; whether proven or unproven,
punished or not punished is their own responsibility and Team Colonslash cannot be
held liable.
23. SEVERABILITY
23.1 Invalid provisions shall not affect the remainder.
24. BEHIND YOU PROVISION
24.1 At any given moment, there is a probability that THE SPY is behind you.
24.2 Turning around does not improve this probability.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
25.1 This Agreement supersedes all prior understandings.
26. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
26.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
26.2 This Agreement supersedes all countries, counties, districts and city laws,
ordinances or codes.
27. EXECUTION
Player Steam Name: ____________________________
ETF2L Alias: ____________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
For Team Colonslash:
Authorised Representative: ____________________________
Role: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________