Our platform hosts a variety of competitions, each with its own specific requirements. However, all competitions follow a set of general rules and guidelines to ensure fairness, quality, and a positive experience for all participants.

This guide outlines the standard rules that apply to most competitions on our platform. Always check the specific competition brief for any additional or competition-specific rules.

These fundamental rules apply to all competitions on our platform:

• All submissions must be created by the participant(s) listed in the submission
• Participants must have the legal right to submit all content included in their submission
• Submissions must adhere to the specific requirements outlined in the competition brief
• Submissions must be made before the competition deadline
• Participants must follow all platform terms of service and content policies
• Decisions by judges are final and binding
• Prize winners may be required to verify their identity before receiving prizes

Violation of these rules may result in disqualification from the competition and, in severe cases, suspension from the platform.

To participate in competitions on our platform, you must meet these general eligibility requirements:

• You must have a registered account on our platform
• You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction (some competitions may have different age requirements)
• You must comply with any geographic restrictions specified in the competition
• You must not be an employee, contractor, or immediate family member of the competition host or judging panel
• You must not have conflicts of interest that would compromise the integrity of the competition
• Your account must be in good standing (not suspended or restricted)

Some competitions may have additional eligibility requirements, such as professional qualifications, experience level, or team size limitations. Always check the specific competition details.

When preparing your submission, follow these guidelines:

• Submissions must directly address the competition brief and requirements
• All required elements must be included (as specified in the competition brief)
• Submissions must be in the required format(s) and meet technical specifications
• File sizes and dimensions must comply with the stated limitations
• Submissions should be complete and ready for evaluation (no placeholders or incomplete work)
• Submissions should be original and created specifically for the competition unless otherwise stated
• Proper attribution must be given for any third-party elements used (when permitted)

Clear, well-organized submissions that follow all guidelines have a better chance of success. Take time to review your submission before finalizing it.

Understanding intellectual property rights is crucial when participating in competitions:

• You retain ownership of your original work submitted to competitions
• By submitting, you grant the platform and competition host certain usage rights as specified in the competition terms
• These rights typically include displaying your submission, promoting the competition, and featuring winners
• Some competitions may require more extensive rights transfers, especially for commercial competitions
• You must not infringe on others' intellectual property rights in your submission
• Using copyrighted materials without proper permission or licensing is prohibited

Always read the specific intellectual property terms for each competition before submitting. If you're concerned about IP rights, consider consulting a legal professional.

The following content is prohibited in all competition submissions:

• Content that violates any laws or regulations
• Hateful, discriminatory, or offensive material
• Sexually explicit or pornographic content
• Violent or graphic content
• Content that promotes illegal activities
• Spam, scams, or misleading content
• Content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
• Private or confidential information about others
• Malware, viruses, or harmful code

For more details, please review our full Content Policy. Submissions containing prohibited content will be removed and may result in account suspension.

Participants may be disqualified from competitions for the following reasons:

• Submitting content that violates the competition rules or platform policies
• Submitting work that is not original or that infringes on others' rights
• Attempting to manipulate the judging process or voting system
• Creating multiple accounts to submit additional entries
• Harassing judges, other participants, or platform staff
• Providing false information about eligibility
• Failing to respond to verification requests within the specified timeframe

Disqualification decisions are made at the discretion of the competition host and platform administrators. In most cases, participants will be notified if their submission is disqualified.