All Parents and Players registering to participate in Telugu Maatlaata agree to these Rules and Guidelines.

See also: Technology Rules & Guidelines for Online Prelims

Players and their Parents

• Game will not stop if the Player takes a break during the Game! So, water, restroom and other needs should be addressed before the start of the game.
• We encourage parents to teach the right lessons to their children by avoiding cheating and malpractice during the games! Remember, you will be doing permanent damage to the self-confidence of your children by pushing them to short-cuts.
  Dishonesty/Cheating will lead to immediate disqualification and elimination from the Game.
  Dishonesty can include (but not limited to):
  • Prompting, hand gestures and other forms of hints and clues by parents or other persons during the game.
  • Using books, digital devices or any other source of information for obtaining answers during the game.
  • Other creative forms of cheating (Believe me, we have seen it all!)
• Don't answer questions out of turn! Players may end up helping (or hurting, in case of a wrong answer) the Player who has the current Question.
• If you ask any questions, it will count against your time. The Anchor or Host may not answer it, unless it helps clarify for all other Players.

Spectators / Audience / All

• Cheering, clapping or any other expressions are allowed only after the judge declares whether any answer is right or wrong. Otherwise, audience should remain silent during other times throughout the game.
• The decision of the Judge is final and binding. Please do not contest the decision during the game. You can register your complaint with the ManaBadi team by sending an email to maatlaata@manabadi.siliconandhra.org.