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INTERNAL REGULATIONS INTERNATIONAL LUTA LIVRE FEDERATION (ILLF) PREAMBLE

These Internal Regulations define:

The organization and governance of the ILLF

Technical and disciplinary rules

Obligations of members and affiliated parties

The operation of the official competition circuit “Luta Livre Series”

The “Luta Livre Series” (LLS) is the official global competition circuit owned and administered exclusively by the ILLF and does not constitute a separate legal entity.

CHAPTER I – NATURE AND AUTHORITY Article 1 – Legal Status

The ILLF is a private legal entity established under the laws of Portugal.

The ILLF is the exclusive international governing authority for the discipline of Luta Livre within the framework of the Luta Livre Series circuit.

Article 2 – Exclusive Authority

The ILLF has exclusive authority to:

Define and update the official international rules

Manage the world ranking system

Organize continental and world championships

Issue international licenses

Certify referees and officials

Approve and sanction official events

Article 3 – Intellectual Property

The ILLF is the exclusive owner of:

The name “International Luta Livre Federation”

The name “Luta Livre Series”

All official logos and visual identity

The official rulebook

The official ranking system

Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

CHAPTER II – ORGANIZATION OF THE LUTA LIVRE SERIES Article 4 – Definition of the Circuit

The Luta Livre Series (LLS) is the official global competition circuit organized and supervised by the ILLF.

The circuit may include:

Sanctioned national events

Continental championships

World Championship

Special events and invitational tournaments

Article 5 – Event Organization

LLS events may be:

Organized directly by the ILLF

Organized by approved promoters under contract

All events must:

Comply with the official rules

Meet safety and medical standards

Be covered by appropriate insurance

Article 6 – Event Sanctioning

For an event to be recognized as an official LLS event, it must:

Receive prior approval from the ILLF

Use certified referees

Comply with required medical standards

Submit official results to the ILLF

The ILLF reserves the right to refuse or withdraw sanctioning at any time.

CHAPTER III – LICENSES Article 7 – Athlete License

Participation in any LLS event requires:

A valid annual ILLF license

Acceptance of these regulations

A valid medical declaration in accordance with applicable laws

The license is personal and non-transferable.

Article 8 – Referee License

Referees must:

Be certified by the ILLF

Adhere to the Code of Ethics

Participate in official training programs

Certification may be suspended or revoked.

Article 9 – Organizer Authorization

Any promoter wishing to organize an LLS event must:

Sign an official agreement with the ILLF

Obtain adequate liability insurance

Comply with the official event requirements

CHAPTER IV – SPORTING REGULATIONS Article 10 – Official Rules

The official rulebook defines:

Weight categories

Age divisions

Match duration

Scoring system

Victory conditions

Approved equipment

No local modifications are permitted without written approval from the ILLF.

Article 11 – World Ranking

The world ranking system:

Is managed exclusively by the ILLF

Is based on officially sanctioned results

May be adjusted in cases of error or misconduct

CHAPTER V – DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS Article 12 – Code of Ethics

All licensed individuals agree to:

Respect opponents and officials

Refrain from doping

Accept official decisions

Protect the integrity and image of the ILLF

Article 13 – Sanctions

Sanctions may include:

Warning

Temporary suspension

License revocation

Permanent ban

Result annulment

Decisions take immediate effect.

CHAPTER VI – SAFETY AND INSURANCE Article 14 – Organizer Obligations

Every LLS event organizer must:

Maintain valid liability insurance

Provide appropriate medical support

Comply with local legal requirements

Submit proof of insurance upon request

Article 15 – Liability

Event organizers are legally responsible for their events.

The ILLF shall not be held liable for failures or negligence by independent organizers.

CHAPTER VII – GOVERNANCE Article 16 – Executive Authority

The ILLF is led by:

The President / Managing Director

Appointed commissions

The President holds executive authority.

Article 17 – Commissions

The ILLF may establish:

Technical Commission

Referee Commission

Disciplinary Commission

Medical Commission

Development Commission

Members are appointed and removed by the President.

CHAPTER VIII – DISPUTES Article 18 – Applicable Law

These regulations are governed by Portuguese law.

Any disputes shall be subject to the competent courts of Portugal, unless otherwise specified in contractual agreements.

Article 19 – Internal Arbitration

An internal mediation or arbitration procedure may be established prior to judicial proceedings.

CHAPTER IX – AMENDMENTS Article 20 – Revision

These Internal Regulations may be amended by decision of the President.

Amendments take effect upon official publication.