> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/points-system/contest-overrides.md).

# Contest Level Overrides

While global default point rules apply across all contests by default, NorrCompetition allows you to enable, disable, or customize point rules individually for specific contests.

This capability enables you to run free community contests side-by-side with premium, high-value point-monetized contests on the same website.

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### How to Override Point Rules for a Contest

1. Navigate to **Administrator Panel -> Components -> NorrCompetition -> Contests** from the Joomla sidebar menu.
2. Open the contest you wish to edit (or click **New** to create a contest).
3. Click on the **Points** tab in the contest edit form.
4. Set **Enable Points** to **Yes**.
5. Set **Override Global Rules** to **Yes**.

<figure><picture><source srcset="/files/auju5LK6uXZmWnqYxiKp" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/k2fXVDqVKfQtj24FcQks" alt="Contest edit form - Points tab settings"></picture><figcaption><p>Contest edit form - Points tab settings</p></figcaption></figure>

Once enabled, all point action fields (**Entry Create**, **Vote Cast**, **Vote Receive**, etc.) will appear below, allowing you to enter custom values specifically for this contest.

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### Per-Contest Configuration Options

* **Enable Points:** Enables or completely disables point processing for this specific contest.
* **Override Global Rules:**
  * **No (Default):** The contest will inherit global action rule values defined in **NorrCompetition Options**.
  * **Yes:** Allows you to define custom point rules for this contest.

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### Common Contest Use Cases

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Free Contest" %}
Set **Enable Points** to **No**. Users can submit entries and vote without any point checks or balance changes.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Paid Premium Voting" %}
Set **Enable Points** = **Yes**, **Override Global Rules** = **Yes**. Set **Vote Cast** = `-10` (Voters pay 10 points per vote) and **Vote Receive** = `+5` (Authors earn 5 points per received vote).
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Paid Submission Only" %}
Set **Enable Points** = **Yes**, **Override Global Rules** = **Yes**. Set **Entry Create** = `-50` (Contestants pay 50 points to enter) and **Vote Cast** = `0` (Voting is free).
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}