Terms of participation

Event information

# A General terms of participation

§ 1 Subject and conduct

1. (1)
   As part of the Swiss Indoors Basel 2026, Swiss Indoors AG is organising an interactive Tennis-Volley-Challenge together with IWB Industrielle Werke Basel.
2. (2)
   The sporting conduct is provided by TIF Tennis Academy GmbH. The participants are looked after, and the valid balls are counted, by a tennis coach.
3. (3)
   The digital challenge platform is provided and operated technically by NAVVIGATION.com.
4. (4)
   The aim of the competition is to play as many valid volleys over the net as possible within 30 seconds.
5. (5)
   The results are recorded digitally and shown on a public leaderboard.
6. (6)
   Participation follows prior digital registration and then personal participation on the court.
7. (7)
   Taking part in the challenge is free of charge. Any admission to the event follows the conditions of entry of the Swiss Indoors Basel.
8. (8)
   The winners are determined on the basis of the sporting results achieved. If scores are tied, the provisions on the draw apply.
9. (9)
   The separately published official rules govern the sporting conduct.

§ 2 Eligibility

1. (1)
   Natural persons aged 12 and over are eligible to take part, regardless of their country of residence.
2. (2)
   For participants who are minors, the organiser's requirements for the consent of a legal representative apply.
3. (3)
   The details given on registration must be complete and true.
4. (4)
   Each participant may register only once. The personal participation ID remains valid for repeated attempts.
5. (5)
   Repeated participation during opening hours is permitted.
6. (6)
   The organiser may exclude persons if there are justified doubts about their eligibility or if the terms of participation are breached.
7. (7)
   Whether employees of the organisations involved may win prizes follows the provisions laid down by the organiser.

§ 3 Registration

1. (1)
   Participation requires prior registration on the official digital challenge platform.
2. (2)
   Registration takes place via a link or by scanning a QR code.
3. (3)
   The following personal details are collected on registration:

   • First name
   • Last name
   • E-mail address
4. (4)
   After successful registration, a unique personal participation ID is created.
5. (5)
   The participation ID is used to identify the participant at the court and to assign the results uniquely.
6. (6)
   The same participation ID is used for further attempts.
7. (7)
   Registration entitles the participant to take part within the available capacity. There is no right to a particular playing time.
8. (8)
   Registration and participation are possible independently of consent to later marketing communication.

§ 4 Procedure of the Tennis-Challenge

1. (1)
   The challenge takes place on a tennis court of approximately 5 × 10 metres.
2. (2)
   The participant plays together with a tennis coach from TIF Tennis Academy GmbH.
3. (3)
   Each attempt lasts 30 seconds.
4. (4)
   The aim is to play as many valid balls volley over the net as possible within that time.
5. (5)
   Every volley played correctly over the net counts as one point.
6. (6)
   Each attempt ends at the first fault, and the next player takes their turn.
7. (7)
   The tennis coach decides which balls are to be used, for example for children the red, orange or green stage, depending on age.
8. (8)
   The valid volleys are counted by hand by the tennis coach.
9. (9)
   The tennis coach decides whether a volley played is valid. That decision governs the score.
10. (10)
    The count ends when the 30 seconds have elapsed. The 30 seconds do not have to be used up if a fault has already ended the attempt.
11. (11)
    One attempt is allowed per round. During the opening hours of the challenge, any number of further participations is possible.
12. (12)
    Only the best valid result within the relevant competition period counts for the leaderboard.
13. (13)
    The supervising staff record the score digitally and assign it to the personal participation ID.
14. (14)
    An attempt with zero points can also be recorded as a result.
15. (15)
    Participants undertake to follow the instructions of the tennis coach and the event staff.
16. (16)
    In the event of unforeseen interruptions, the event staff decide whether an attempt may be repeated.
17. (17)
    The official rules of the Swiss Indoors × IWB Tennis-Volley-Challenge 2026 also apply. If the description of the procedure in these terms differs from the official rules, the rules prevail.
18. (18)
    There will be times when the court is used for games or training other than the Volley Challenge. Staff on site will then say so.

§ 5 Leaderboard and determination of winners

1. (1)
   The valid results are recorded on the digital challenge platform and brought together in a leaderboard.
2. (2)
   Places are based on the number of valid points. The higher the score, the better the place.
3. (3)
   For each participant, only the best valid result within the relevant competition period counts.
4. (4)
   The public leaderboard is updated continuously.
5. (5)
   The public leaderboard shows the following details:

   • First name
   • Initial of the last name
   • Personal participation ID
   • Best result
6. (6)
   The full last name and the e-mail address are not shown publicly.
7. (7)
   If several participants achieve the same score, they are ranked equally.
8. (8)
   If a tie is decisive for the award of a prize, the winners are determined by a draw.
9. (9)
   Separate rankings are kept for the two competition phases. Only the results achieved within the relevant phase count.
10. (10)
    The winners are determined after the end of the relevant competition phase.
11. (11)
    The organiser checks and releases the final leaderboard.
12. (12)
    The organiser may correct or annul results that are obviously incorrect or have been achieved in breach of the rules.

§ 6 Competition phases and prizes

The Tennis-Volley-Challenge is held in two competition phases.

General prize provisions

1. (1)
   Prizes are awarded only to persons who are eligible to take part.
2. (2)
   A right to a particular prize exists only in accordance with the published competition announcement.
3. (3)
   The prizes are in principle not transferable.
4. (4)
   Cash payment or exchange of the prizes is excluded.
5. (5)
   If an announced prize is unavailable for reasons for which the organiser is not responsible, an equivalent substitute prize may be offered.
6. (6)
   The final leaderboard of the relevant competition phase, as confirmed by the organiser, governs the award of prizes.

§ 7 Exclusion and manipulation

1. (1)
   The organiser may exclude persons from the competition who breach the terms of participation or the official rules.
2. (2)
   Grounds for exclusion include in particular:

   • False details on registration
   • Abusive multiple registrations
   • Manipulation of results
   • Unauthorised use of another person's participation ID
   • Unsporting behaviour
   • Failure to follow safety instructions
   • Obstructing other participants
3. (3)
   Repeated sporting participation with the same personal participation ID is permitted and is not a ground for exclusion.
4. (4)
   If manipulation is proven, results may be annulled.
5. (5)
   Prizes already awarded may be withdrawn to the extent permitted by law.

§ 8 Winner notification and prize handover

1. (1)
   The winners are determined on the basis of the official final leaderboard of the relevant competition phase.
2. (2)
   Notification is sent by e-mail to the address given on registration.
3. (3)
   IWB Industrielle Werke Basel organises the handover of the prizes.
4. (4)
   The tickets are deposited by IWB at the tournament or provided in accordance with the handover arrangements communicated.
5. (5)
   The winners receive the information required to collect or redeem their prize.
6. (6)
   The organiser may set a reasonable deadline for the prize to be claimed and state it in the winner notification. If there is no response within that deadline, the prize may be awarded to the next eligible person.

# C Legal provisions

§ 9 Taxes and duties

1 Any tax obligations in connection with the prizes follow the applicable Swiss tax provisions.
2 Whether and to what extent a prize is taxable or subject to withholding tax depends in particular on the type of competition, the type of prize and its value.
3 The organiser meets the statutory reporting, certification and settlement duties.
4 The winners are responsible for their personal tax declaration duties.
5 The tax treatment of the prizes announced is reviewed before the competition begins.

§ 10 Data protection

1. (1)
   Personal data are processed in the course of registration for and conduct of the Tennis-Volley-Challenge.
2. (2)
   The data are processed in particular for the following purposes:

   • Registration and identification of the participants
   • Organisation and conduct of the challenge
   • Recording and management of the results
   • Creation of the leaderboard
   • Determination of the winners and winner notification
   • Organisation of the prize handover
   • Documentation of voluntary marketing consents
3. (3)
   Personal data are processed in accordance with the applicable privacy policy.
4. (4)
   Detailed information on data processing is contained in the separate privacy policy of the Tennis-Volley-Challenge.
5. (5)
   The data are used for marketing purposes only where a corresponding legal basis exists.
6. (6)
   Participants may separately and voluntarily consent to marketing communication from Swiss Indoors AG and from IWB Industrielle Werke Basel.
7. (7)
   Participation in the competition does not depend on such marketing consent.
8. (8)
   The digital challenge platform is provided and operated technically by NAVVIGATION.com.
9. (9)
   NAVVIGATION.com operates the platform technically and processes the personal data required within the agreed tasks and the applicable data protection provisions.

§ 11 Publication of results

1. (1)
   The results are shown on a public leaderboard on the challenge platform.
2. (2)
   The public display comprises:

   • First name
   • Initial of the last name
   • Personal participation ID
   • Best result
3. (3)
   The full last name and the e-mail address are not published.
4. (4)
   Full names, photos, videos or other personal details are published only where a corresponding legal basis or the required consent exists.
5. (5)
   The use of photos or videos for advertising purposes requires a separate legal basis or the required consent.

§ 12 Technical conduct

1. (1)
   Registration, management of results and display of the leaderboard take place on a digital platform set up specifically for the Tennis-Volley-Challenge.
2. (2)
   The platform is provided and operated technically by NAVVIGATION.com.
3. (3)
   The valid balls are counted by hand exclusively by the tennis coach.
4. (4)
   The results are recorded digitally by authorised supervisors.
5. (5)
   In the event of technical faults, the organiser may use suitable substitute procedures.
6. (6)
   There is no right to uninterrupted availability of the digital platform.
7. (7)
   The organiser takes appropriate measures to ensure that the competition is conducted properly.
8. (8)
   The official rules govern the sporting conduct and the scoring.

§ 13 Safety and liability

1. (1)
   Participation takes place in compliance with the safety rules in force on site.
2. (2)
   Participants must follow the instructions of the tennis coach and the event staff.
3. (3)
   Persons whose participation poses a significant safety risk may be excluded from active participation.
4. (4)
   The organiser's liability is governed by the statutory provisions.
5. (5)
   Mandatory statutory liability claims, in particular for damage caused intentionally or through gross negligence, remain unaffected.
6. (6)
   The organiser is liable for technical faults or interruptions only to the extent provided for by law.

§ 14 Early termination and changes

1. (1)
   The organiser may interrupt, change or end the challenge early for important reasons.
2. (2)
   Important reasons include in particular:

   • Safety risks
   • Technical faults
   • Official orders
   • Force majeure
   • Circumstances that materially impair the fair conduct of the competition
3. (3)
   Changes will be communicated on the challenge platform or on site wherever possible.
4. (4)
   Results already achieved will be taken into account wherever possible, provided that the fairness of the competition is maintained.
5. (5)
   Changes to the rules must not unreasonably impair equality of opportunity for the participants.

§ 15 Additional provisions for social media

1. (1)
   If the challenge is promoted on social media, participation takes place exclusively via the official registration platform.
2. (2)
   The competition is not associated with the respective social media platforms and is not organised, sponsored or supported by them, unless expressly stated otherwise.
3. (3)
   The organiser alone is responsible for questions about the competition.

§ 16 Final provisions

1. (1)
   Swiss law applies.
2. (2)
   Recourse to the courts is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
3. (3)
   Participants' statutory claims remain unaffected.
4. (4)
   Should individual provisions be invalid, the remaining provisions remain valid.
5. (5)
   The terms of participation in force at any time are published on the official challenge platform.
6. (6)
   The official rules are the decisive basis for the sporting conduct and the scoring of the Tennis-Volley-Challenge.
7. (7)
   If the terms of participation and the official rules conflict, the official rules prevail for the sporting procedure and the scoring of results.

# D Contact and responsibilities

Version:

2.0

As at:

20.10.2026

Applies to:

Swiss Indoors × IWB Tennis-Volley-Challenge 2026