FitMarathi Season 1 Rules & Regulations

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Participants must be 18 years of age or older as of the start date of the championship.
• Residency: Open exclusively to current residents of Maharashtra, India. Verification of residence (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or utility bill) is optional at registration but **mandatory** to claim any cash prize.
• Medical Fitness: Participants must declare they are medically fit. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor before starting a new diet and training regime, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions.

2. Video Submission & Keynotes

To maintain transparency and prevent cheating, video submissions are strictly regulated:

• Weekly Check-in Videos: This is a weekly progress competition. A check-in video is taken every week. The first check-in is on Sunday, 28 June 2026 and the final check-in is on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
• Upload Window: Each week your upload window opens on Sunday and closes the following Saturday. Upload your check-in video any time within that Sunday to Saturday window.
• Secret Keyword: A new, secret keyword will be announced every week. Your weekly progress video must show you stating this keyword or showing it on screen clearly to verify the timestamp of the recording.
• Privacy: All uploaded videos are stored securely and will remain confidential. Videos will never be shared publicly without your explicit, written consent.

3. Judging & Selection

• Judging Criteria: Rankings are calculated based on absolute percentage transformation (fat loss and muscle gain), consistency in weekly check-ins, and the qualitative transformation story.
• Leaderboard: A weekly leaderboard will be updated based on metrics. Separated leaderboards for Male and Female categories ensure fair competition.
• Disqualification: Missing more than one weekly check-in will result in disqualification from the prize leaderboard. You may still continue training and access community resources.

4. Health, Safety & Fair Play

• Prohibited Methods: Use of banned substances (anabolic steroids, dangerous fat-burners, or extreme/unhealthy starvation diets) is strictly prohibited. If judges suspect any unsafe methods, the participant will be disqualified immediately.
• Mandatory Testing: The organizers reserve the right to require any participant, at any time, to undergo testing (drug, steroid, body-composition, or medical/fitness tests). Refusal or a failed test results in immediate disqualification.
• Judges' Decision: The judges' decision is final and binding in all matters. No appeals or disputes will be entertained.
• Liability: Participation is at your own risk. FitMorphs and its coaches are not liable for any injuries, health complications, or medical issues arising from participation.