| Term | What It Means |
| Add-On | An extra registration option that allows teams to compete in Road to $25K events |
| Bonus Points | Extra points earned through Add-On registration; used for standings and playoff seeding |
| BO1 / BO3 / BO5 | Match formats: Best-of-1, Best-of-3, or Best-of-5 games |
| Dumping | Submitting large batches of game results late in the season, which leads to penalties |
| Emergency Sub | One-time playoff substitute allowed with league approval |
| Lag-Out | A player disconnecting due to network or system failure |
| Private Matchmaking | A custom, non-ranked game mode used to schedule and play official matches |
| Roster Lock | Deadline after which no changes can be made to a team’s registered player roster |
| Screenshot | An image of the game’s final stats used to submit match results |
| Seeding | The process of ordering teams in a bracket based on prior results and point totals |
| Strike | A formal violation on a player or team’s record that can lead to penalties or disqualification |
| UPA / HOF | Unified Pro-Am and Hall of Fame leagues affiliated with Road to $25K |
| VOD | Video on Demand; a saved stream used as proof of gameplay |
| Wooden Court Rule | Court design requirement that mandates wood-style flooring with league logos visible |
📖 Glossary of Terms
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