Compliance you can run a real business on
KYC for prize-bearing entry, W9/W8 for tax-compliant payouts, GDPR and COPPA for player privacy, and sports-regulation alignment for credible competition.
KYC integration
Verified identity for prize-bearing tournaments, with regional KYC partner routing for best pass rates.
Tax form collection
W9 (US) and W8-BEN (international) before any payout above threshold; year-end 1099 generation included.
GDPR & data residency
EU data residency, DSARs, right-to-erasure flows, and a published privacy posture.
COPPA & minor protection
Guardian consent, age verification, and feature gates for under-13 and under-18 jurisdictions.
Jurisdiction screening
Pre-entry screening for restricted regions, with rules per tournament and per-player history.
Sports regulation alignment
Anti-doping policy templates, integrity reporting, and disciplinary workflows aligned with esports federation norms.
How compliance flows
From player intake to audit-ready record
Player registers
Eligibility and jurisdiction checks.
KYC if required
Identity verified for prize-bearing entry.
Consent
Privacy and platform policies acknowledged.
Tax forms
W9 or W8 collected before payout.
Compete
Anti-cheat and integrity controls active.
Pay & report
Payout, 1099, and audit log finalize.
Who it’s for
For every regulated context
Cash-prize events
Meet payout-provider compliance with documented identity and tax-ready records.
Scholastic competitions
COPPA, FERPA, and parental-consent flows that satisfy school district requirements.
International circuits
GDPR, jurisdiction screening, and data-residency options for global events.
FAQ
Compliance questions
Compliance, not friction
Run a real business on top of esports tournaments. Compliance built into the operating layer, not bolted on.
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