The biggest thing is that this isn’t something personal. You’re being held to the same rules and standards as every other person. Most everything has been covered, but just some snippets from Vrak just to help clarify and give you that direct information you’re asking for. You are not the first person who has been hit by this sort of thing. It’s important to be with the rest of your group, as it is a team event.
I’m sorry you’re in the spot that you’re in, but hopefully, these will offer some official clarity and whatnot for future endeavors.