Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our Arts Competition! Before you participate, please carefully read and understand the following terms and conditions governing your entry into the competition. By submitting your entry, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these terms and conditions:

1. Eligibility:

   • The Arts Competition is open to all artists worldwide above the age of 18.

   • Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of the organizing committee or sponsors are not eligible to participate.

   • Previous award winners may reapply but are not eligible to win the same award twice in a row. For instance, if a participant wins first place in competition #1, they may not win first place in competition #2, but may still compete for all other awards in competition #2. By competition #3, the participant is again eligible for all awards (assuming no awards were won in the prior competition (#2)).

2. Entry Guidelines:

   • Each participant can submit only one entry, including 3-10 images of their work.

   • The submitted artwork must be original and created solely by the participant.

   • Entries must not contain any explicit or offensive content.

3. Entry Submission:

   • Participants must submit their entries through the email provided by the organizers.

   • The submission deadline will be clearly listed, and late entries will not be accepted.

4. Ownership and Usage Rights:

   • Participants retain the copyright and all other intellectual property rights to their artwork.

   • By entering the competition, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display the submitted artwork for promotional and marketing purposes related to the competition, online exhibition, and future competitions/exhibitions only.

5. Judging Criteria:

   • Artworks will be judged based on originality, creativity, artistic skill, and adherence to the theme (if applicable).

   • The decisions of the judging panel are final and binding in all matters related to the competition.

   • The organizers retain the right to reject any entry for any reason.

6. Prizes:

   • The prizes for the Arts Competition will be clearly stated on the competition website or promotional materials.

   • Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash or other forms of compensation.

   • Prize amounts to be awarded are to be made at the discretion of the organization. The minimum award amounts in each category as listed on the website will be guaranteed to be awarded, except in the event that the competition is canceled.

7. Notification of Winners:

   • Winners will be notified through the contact information provided during the submission process.

   • If a winner does not respond within a period of a week, the organizers reserve the right to disqualify the winner and select an alternate winner. Award amounts that are unclaimed by the chosen winner within a period of a week may be retained by the organization or instead awarded to an alternative participant, selected at the sole discretion of the organization.

8. Publicity and Promotion:

   • Participants agree to cooperate with the organizers and consent to the use of their names, and artworks for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

9. Disqualification:

   • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who violates these terms and conditions or attempts to manipulate the competition process.

10. Liability:

    • Participants assume full responsibility for their entries and any consequences resulting from their participation in the competition.

    • The organizers will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants while participating in the competition.

11. Modification or Cancellation:

    • The organizers reserve the right to modify, extend, or cancel the competition if unforeseen circumstances arise or for any reason deemed relevant by the organizers.

12. Governing Law:

    • These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States (North Carolina).

13. Contact and communications:

    • For any inquiries or clarifications regarding the Arts Competition or these terms and conditions, please contact us via email via our contact page on our website.

    • The artist is required to personally handle communications, and no intermediaries, agents, or representatives are permitted to negotiate on the artist's behalf. Only the artist is authorized to receive awards, and the organization retains the right to decline interactions with any individual at its discretion. Awards cannot be collected by agents, representatives, or any third party on behalf of the artists.

    • ART COLLIDE periodically sends newsletters to its subscribed artists. By submitting an application for a competition, exhibition, or opportunity through email or the website, you are consenting to receive emails from the organization containing updates and communications related to the respective competition, exhibition, or opportunity. Additionally, you are subscribing to receive further updates through the organization's email newsletter. If you wish to stop receiving these emails, you can simply reply to one of our emails with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Alternatively, you may contact us directly using the website's contact form or the email address provided on the website. We understand the value of your time and are committed to being prompt and responsive to your inquiries, ensuring we accommodate your requests. 

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Your compliance with these rules ensures a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.