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Riot Games on Thursday launched the Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM), a new system for solving disputes in League of Legends<\/a> and VALORANT esports competitions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.<\/p>\n

Launched in partnership with a German law firm, Martens Rechtsanw\u00e4lte, the new court offers a non-compulsory legal way for players, teams and coaches in Riot Games\u2019 leagues to resolve disputes.<\/p>\n

The DRM will employ independent arbitrators to work on contractual and financial disputes, mainly concerning issues regarding unpaid salaries, prize money, bonuses and transfer fees. <\/p>\n

The mechanism, which went live on November 7, only applies to Riot Games\u2019 official Tier 1 and Tier 2 leagues in League of Legends and VALORANT<\/a>, and only in the EMEA region.<\/p>\n

Moreover, it will only be available for disputes between coaches, players and teams, and not disputes involving Riot Games.<\/p>\n

If it is deemed a success, Riot Games plans to expand the DRM to other regions in the future.<\/p>\n

For now, the DRM will only impact the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)<\/a> EMEA League, and the two second-division leagues in the region. <\/p>\n

Riot Games is working on getting everything ready for the DRM to be available this offseason, urging players to include arbitration clauses in their new contracts.<\/p>\n

As explained by David Menz, attorney at Martens Rechtsanw\u00e4lte, the new system will involve just one round of written submissions and no hearing, prioritising a straightforward path to resolution.<\/p>\n

The appointed arbitrator will be able to make a decision without offering a justification, meaning the parties involved will be informed only of the final outcome.<\/p>\n

This decision was made to cut the cost of the DRM, which comes with a handling fee of \u20ac500–\u20ac4,000 (US$540–$4,320), paid by the claimant. <\/p>\n

In addition, a \u20ac1,000–\u20ac5,000 (US$1,080–$5,400) arbitrator fee will be included, paid by both the claimant and the respondent.<\/p>\n

Riot Games has launched a Legal Aid Fund to assist with the cost burden, distributing money to teams and players who decide to use the new system but have insufficient financial means.<\/p>\n

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