Official Rules, Terms & Conditions

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ATTEND OR ENTER THE EVENT'S PROMOTIONAL PRIZE DRAWINGS. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Sponsor and Event Partner

The sponsor of AORUS VS40 (“Event”) is GBT INC., operating under the GIGABYTE and AORUS brands (“Sponsor”). The Event is organized in collaboration with Newegg (“Event Partner”).

2. Event Date, Time, and Location

The Event will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) at:

Newegg Gamer Zone
21688 Gateway Center Dr, Suite 130
Diamond Bar, CA 91765, USA

The Event will feature indoor gaming tournaments, outdoor interactive challenges, merchandise customization, promotional prize drawings, and other activities.

3. Admission and Registration

Admission to AORUS VS40 is free of charge.

Event attendance is limited to a maximum of 250 attendees, subject to venue capacity and applicable safety restrictions.

Attendees are encouraged to register through the official Eventbrite registration page and must present their registration confirmation at check-in.

Registration does not guarantee admission. Entry will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to venue capacity and Event staff instructions.

General Eventbrite registration does not constitute registration for any gaming tournament.

The Sponsor reserves the right to manage entry, restrict access, or deny admission when necessary for Event safety and operations.

4. Eligibility

The Event is open to the general public, including attendees of all ages.

Minors may be required to obtain permission from or attend with a parent or legal guardian. Certain activities, tournaments, and promotional prize drawings may be subject to additional eligibility requirements.

Employees, officers, directors, and agents of GIGABYTE, Newegg, and their respective affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, and individuals directly involved in administering promotional drawings, together with their immediate family or household members, are not eligible to win promotional drawing prizes unless expressly permitted under the applicable rules.

The Event is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

5. Gaming Tournaments

AORUS VS40 will feature two 1v1 gaming tournaments:

VALORANT 1v1: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST

League of Legends 1v1: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST

Both tournaments will take place inside the Newegg Gamer Zone.

Tournament participation requires separate registration through the designated start.gg registration pages. General Eventbrite registration does not guarantee a tournament slot.

Participants must comply with the applicable tournament rules, eligibility requirements, match schedules, and instructions provided by tournament administrators.

Gaming PCs and peripherals will be provided on-site. Participants must use the designated equipment unless otherwise authorized by Event staff.

The Sponsor and tournament administrators reserve the right to modify tournament procedures, schedules, or participation requirements when reasonably necessary for fair and orderly administration.

6. Interactive Gaming Challenges

The Event will feature interactive activities, including:

GIGABYTE Monitor Challenges: GIGABYTE Speed Test, GIGABYTE Aim & Track, and Find the Different Color.

Motherboard Stacking Challenge: A 40-second hands-on stacking challenge.

AORUS Fight Day: Head-to-head gaming challenges.

AORUS Spin the Wheel: Promotional prize opportunities for qualifying participants.

AORUS Customization Booth: Exclusive Event merchandise designs and on-site heat-press customization.

Participation in these activities is subject to availability, capacity, applicable eligibility requirements, and Event staff instructions.

The Sponsor reserves the right to establish or modify participation procedures, scoring criteria, and activity requirements as necessary.

Participation in an activity does not automatically guarantee a prize or reward.

7. AORUS VS40 Passport

Eligible attendees who complete Event check-in will receive an AORUS VS40 Passport, which includes one (1) complimentary ticket for the Event's promotional prize drawings.

No purchase is required to receive a promotional drawing ticket.

Attendees must retain their ticket and follow the instructions provided by Event staff regarding drawing participation and prize claims.

The Passport may also be used to track participation in designated Event activities and challenges.

Additional rewards, if offered, are subject to the applicable activity requirements, eligibility rules, and availability.

Receiving a Passport or participating in an activity does not guarantee winning a prize.

8. Promotional Prize Drawings

AORUS VS40 will feature promotional prize drawings throughout the Event, offering opportunities to win gaming hardware, exclusive AORUS merchandise, and other promotional items.

Eligible participants may enter using the complimentary drawing ticket provided with their AORUS VS40 Passport.

Winners will be selected at random during the Event's scheduled prize drawings under the supervision of the Sponsor or designated Event staff.

Winners will be announced at the Event venue and must comply with the prize claim instructions provided by Event staff. Failure to satisfy applicable eligibility or claim requirements may result in forfeiture and selection of an alternate winner.

The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the number of prizes available for each drawing.

All promotional drawing procedures and prizes are subject to the applicable Event rules.

9. Prizes and Prize Conditions

The Event will feature over $5,000 in combined promotional giveaways, including gaming hardware, exclusive AORUS merchandise, and other prizes.

The advertised $5,000+ amount represents the combined value of all Event prizes and not the value of any individual prize.

Each individual prize is valued at $600 or less.

Prizes are awarded as available and are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and not redeemable for cash unless otherwise determined by the Sponsor.

The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if an advertised prize becomes unavailable, subject to applicable law.

Prize recipients may be required to provide information reasonably necessary to verify eligibility and facilitate prize fulfillment.

Any applicable taxes or additional expenses associated with receiving or using a prize are the responsibility of the recipient, except where otherwise required by law.

10. AORUS Spin the Wheel

The Event may offer opportunities for eligible attendees to participate in the AORUS Spin the Wheel promotional activity.

Participation may depend on designated qualifying activities or achievements, as determined by the applicable activity rules.

Winning an AORUS Fight Day match or completing an Event challenge does not automatically guarantee a prize wheel spin.

Participation limits, prize availability, and redemption requirements will be governed by the applicable activity rules.

11. Merchandise Customization

The Event will feature an AORUS Customization Booth offering exclusive Event designs and on-site merchandise heat-press customization.

Available merchandise, designs, and customization opportunities are subject to eligibility, inventory, operational requirements, and Event staff instructions.

The Sponsor does not guarantee that every attendee will receive a customized merchandise item.

12. Food, Refreshments, and Complimentary Items

Food, refreshments, promotional merchandise, and other complimentary items may be available during the Event.

All items are subject to availability, applicable participation requirements, and Event staff instructions.

Attendance or registration does not guarantee receipt of any particular item.

13. Photography and Video Recording

Photography, video recording, and other Event documentation may take place throughout AORUS VS40.

By attending, participants acknowledge that they may appear in photographs or recordings captured during the Event and that such materials may be used by the Sponsor, Event Partner, and their authorized representatives for Event documentation, promotional, advertising, and related marketing purposes, subject to applicable law.

Attendees who do not wish to appear in promotional photographs or recordings should notify Event staff during check-in.

Additional parental or legal guardian consent may be required for the identifiable use of a minor's likeness.

14. Participant Conduct and Safety

All attendees must comply with instructions provided by the Sponsor, Event Partner, tournament administrators, venue personnel, and Event staff.

Unsafe behavior, harassment, cheating, equipment tampering, interference with Event operations, or other disruptive conduct is prohibited.

The Sponsor reserves the right to deny participation, disqualify individuals, or remove attendees who violate these Terms or applicable Event rules.

Attendees are responsible for their personal belongings and must exercise reasonable care when participating in Event activities.

15. Event Modifications and Limitation of Liability

The Sponsor reserves the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel the Event or any portion of its activities when reasonably necessary due to safety concerns, technical failures, equipment malfunctions, severe weather, venue restrictions, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

The Sponsor and Event Partner are not responsible for interruptions, delays, lost or damaged tickets, equipment failures, or other circumstances beyond their reasonable control.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Sponsor, Event Partner, and their respective affiliates, representatives, employees, and agents shall not be liable for losses, damages, or injuries arising from Event participation except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

16. Personal Information

Personal information collected through Eventbrite, start.gg, prize verification, or Event registration may be used as reasonably necessary to administer the Event, communicate Event information, confirm eligibility, and fulfill prizes.

Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the privacy notices of the organizations or platforms collecting the information.

17. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the State of California, United States, except where otherwise required by law.

Any disputes relating to the Event shall be handled in accordance with applicable law.

18. Third-Party Disclaimer

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Event is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Reddit, Eventbrite, or start.gg.

References to VALORANT, League of Legends, and other games do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by their respective publishers or developers unless expressly identified as official Event partners.

All third-party trademarks and game titles remain the property of their respective owners.

19. Acceptance of Rules

By registering for or participating in AORUS VS40, attendees acknowledge that they have read and understood these Official Event Rules, Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with applicable eligibility requirements, participation procedures, and Event staff instructions.

Specific tournaments, promotional drawings, and activities may be governed by supplemental rules. In the event of a conflict, the applicable activity-specific rules shall govern that activity to the extent permitted by law.