# Nicknames & Profile Identity

### 🏷️ Nicknames

Each user is automatically assigned a nickname (slug) when their account is created.

This nickname is used as the public identifier across the platform, including:

* Leaderboards
* Public rankings
* Missions and events

Nicknames help distinguish users while maintaining a consistent identity across different areas of the platform.

### 🎲 How Nicknames Are Generated

Nicknames are randomly generated using a combination of an adjective and a noun, inspired by football culture, trading terminology, and player roles.

For example: *Pressing Striker*, *Volatile Playmaker*, *Clutch Regista*.

Each nickname is unique and assigned automatically at account creation.

#### 🔄 Nickname Change Rules

To keep rankings clear and avoid confusion, nickname updates are limited.

* Nicknames can be changed once every 15 days
* Changes may require validation before becoming visible
* Filters and moderation may apply to prevent impersonation, misleading names or inappropriate content

These limits help maintain consistency and fairness across public rankings.

### 🖼️ Profile Images

Users can upload a profile image to personalize how they appear in rankings, missions and events. If no image is uploaded, a default avatar may be shown.

To ensure a stable and recognizable identity across the platform:

* Profile images can be updated once every 15 days
* Changes may require validation before they are applied
* Images must comply with platform guidelines and content rules

#### ℹ️ Note

Nicknames and profile images are optional and designed to improve visibility and recognition across the WIN platform.

They do not affect participation, mission progress or leaderboard scoring.