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Group S Racing™ Participation & Payout Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Group S Racing™ operates as a digital motorsport infrastructure platform connecting drivers, teams, leagues, and licensed Titles. This policy outlines participation requirements, payout eligibility, hosting standards, and compliance protections.

Participation in any Group S event, Title, or reward program constitutes agreement to this policy.

1. Nature of Participation

Group S Racing™ provides coordination, standings tracking, and reward infrastructure.

Participation:

  • Does not create employment, partnership, or agency relationships.

  • Does not guarantee compensation.

  • Is voluntary and community-driven.

Payouts and rewards are conditional upon verified eligibility and compliance with platform standards.

2. Minor Participation (Ages 13–17)

Group S welcomes young drivers with proper safeguards.

Eligibility

  • Users under 13 may not participate.

  • Users 13–17 must have parent/guardian permission.

Payment Restrictions

  • Minors may not receive direct monetary payments.

  • A verified parent or legal guardian must act as the official payee.

  • Parents/guardians are responsible for tax obligations related to rewards.

Hosting Restrictions

  • Hosts must be 18+.

  • A minor may not act as the sole official host or payee.

  • If a minor assists in hosting, a parent/guardian must co-sign and assume financial responsibility.

3. Participation Requirements for Rewards

To qualify for payouts or rewards:

Participants must:

  • Maintain an active Group S account

  • Join the appropriate Title (if required)

  • Provide accurate gaming and Discord usernames

  • Comply with event and Title rules

  • Participate in verified, completed series

Incomplete series, abandoned events, or unverifiable results may disqualify payouts.

Group S reserves the right to audit participation data.

4. How Rewards Work

Rewards may include:

  • Standings points

  • Digital recognition (badges, roles, rankings)

  • Gift cards

  • Merchandise

  • Cash stipends (for eligible hosts)

Each Title or event will clearly publish reward structure and eligibility requirements.

Rewards are:

  • Conditional

  • Non-transferable

  • Subject to verification

  • Subject to sponsor availability

Group S reserves the right to modify reward structures if required for operational or sponsor integrity reasons.

5. Host & League Payout Rules

Hosting payouts are structured as performance-based stipends.

To qualify:

  • A full series must be completed.

  • Participation lists and results must be submitted accurately.

  • Drivers must meet published account requirements.

  • Hosts must comply with platform guidelines and sponsor standards.

Group S may withhold or delay payout if:

  • Participation data is inconsistent

  • Fraud is suspected

  • Required information is missing

  • The series fails to meet minimum criteria

Hosting payouts are not guaranteed for incomplete or abandoned series.

6. Payment Methods

Approved payout methods may include:

  • PayPal

  • Wise

  • Other verified digital payment systems

Payment method availability may vary by region.

Recipients are responsible for:

  • Maintaining accurate payment information

  • Ensuring payment accounts are active

  • Compliance with local financial regulations

Group S is not responsible for delays caused by payment provider systems.

7. Tax Responsibility

Group S does not withhold taxes.

Recipients are solely responsible for:

  • Reporting income

  • Paying applicable taxes

  • Following local tax laws

U.S. recipients may receive Form 1099-NEC if earnings exceed $600 per calendar year.

International participants are responsible for their own compliance.

Group S does not provide tax advice.

8. Data Verification & Audit Rights

To maintain fairness and sponsor trust:

Group S reserves the right to:

  • Verify participation records

  • Cross-check submitted usernames

  • Review standings data

  • Investigate suspected manipulation

Fraudulent reporting may result in:

  • Forfeiture of payouts

  • Removal from Titles

  • Suspension or permanent ban

9. Sponsor Integrity & Non-Circumvention

Group S manages all sponsor and Title relationships.

Participants, hosts, or teams may not:

  • Circumvent Group S to negotiate separate sponsor deals using Title branding

  • Misrepresent affiliation

  • Create unauthorized sponsored events

This protects fairness and the long-term viability of the ecosystem.

10. Platform Independence

Group S does not control:

  • Third-party racing games

  • Independent league operations

  • Game server uptime

  • External event logistics

Payouts are based solely on verified participation within the Group S framework.

11. Policy Updates

Group S Racing™ may update this policy as:

  • Legal requirements evolve

  • Sponsor structures expand

  • Platform features grow

Material changes will be posted publicly.

Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

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