This policy applies to all tournaments and competitions apart from ROG Journey CS2 tournament. If you have won prize money in ROG Journey, you are referred to the specific price policy which apply to that tournament.
General information
In various e-sports tournaments and sometimes in other activities at our Glitched festivals, we offer prize money and sometimes product prizes.
Product prices
In the case of product prices, all products are delivered on site, and if Glitched cannot provide the product prices on site, Glitched will deliver them to your home address within a reasonable time.
The right to reduction
As part of the rules for each tournament, Glitched reserves the right to reduce the prize money if the team or player fails to comply with the official rules. For example, specific deductions may be made if the team or player fails to attend the prize-giving ceremony or has received warnings in accordance with the official rules of the game.
Prize money payout policy
This policy outlines the procedures for claiming prize money from Glitched official e-sports tournaments and all other cash prize competitions. These rules apply to all participants and are non-negotiable.
A recipient
For team-based competitions, one person must handle the payment if it is done as an individual.
The purpose of the policy
This policy ensures clarity and compliance with Swedish legislation and simplifies the payment process for all participants.
Contact us
For all questions about prize money, email invoice@glitched.se.
How do I make a claim?
Prize money must be claimed.
- Deadline: Prize money must be claimed within 30 days of winning, otherwise the claim will expire. This ensures payout within 90 days of winning.
- Process: Follow the procedure below to claim your prize money, based on your situation
- Currency: Prize money is paid in SEK.
- Taxation:
- Prize money is tax-free only if it is claimed by a registered company, association or non-profit organisation.
- Private individuals claiming prize money are taxed according to Swedish legislation and social fees are added, as it is treated as salary. For a team, one (1) person is responsible for the claim.
Invoicing - for companies/associations/non-profits
Do it like this
To claim prize money as a company, association or non-profit organisation, send an invoice with the following information:
- Event name (e.g. Glitched 2026)
- Tournament name and your placement (e.g. Valorant, 1st place)
- Name of participant, team or organisation
- Contact details (e-mail, telephone number with country code)
- The invoice is addressed to:
Glitched AB
Myntgatan 13 C/O Christoffer Melin Holmberg
SE-553 32
Jönköping, Sweden
ORG NO: 559496-8256
VAT NO: SE559496825601 - Due date: 90 days from the end of the event
- Bank details: IBAN, SWIFT/BIC and routing number (for US participants)
- For EU invoices: Include VAT number or clearly indicate if VAT exemption applies (e.g. ”Exempt from VAT under local rules”)
Please send the invoice to: invoice@glitched.se
Alt 2) For private individuals - Swedish participants
Prize money received by private individuals is treated as income under Swedish law, which means that Glitched must deduct tax and social security contributions before making the payment.
Do it like this
Please email the following information to invoice@glitched.se:
- Full name
- Swedish personal identity number including the last 4 digits
- Telephone numbers (home and mobile)
- E-mail address
- Full home address
- Bank name (e.g. Nordea Bank)
- Clearing number
- Account number
- Tournament name and your placement (e.g. Valorant, 1st place)
Alt 3) For private individuals - non-Swedish participants
Non-Swedish participants are also subject to Swedish tax law, and prize money is treated as salary.
Non-Swedish participants must both claim money and sign a tax registration form. We will send this via email.
Please note
Glitched deducts ”Special income tax for foreign residents” and social security contributions before payment. Processing by the Swedish Tax Agency normally takes 4-8 weeks. Tax rates vary depending on the country of residence - contact your local tax authority for information.
Do it like this
Please email the following information to invoice@glitched.se:
- Full name
- Telephone numbers (home and mobile)
- E-mail address
- Full home address
- Your bank's name (e.g. Nordea)
- The bank's SWIFT code
- Your bank account number (IBAN)
- Tournament name and your placement (e.g. Valorant, 1st place)
We will get back to you with forms for tax registration.