Competition

Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2025

Welcome to Competition Platform. By accessing or using our services, including hosting or participating in competitions, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use our platform.

1. General Terms

1.1 These Terms apply to all users, including competition participants, hosts, and visitors.

1.2 Each competition may have its own additional Terms and Conditions. By entering a competition, you agree to abide by the specific rules set by the competition host.

1.3 We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Participation & Content Rules

2.1 Competitions are open to individuals aged 18 and above, or those who have parental/legal guardian consent.

2.2 Content submitted to competitions must be original and must not infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of others.

2.3 You agree not to submit content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or promotes violence or discrimination.

2.4 We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms without prior notice.

2.5 If a competition has voting or community-based judging, any form of fraudulent voting, manipulation, or exploitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

3. Hosting Competitions

3.1 By purchasing a hosting tier and creating a competition, you agree that all fees are non-refundable, even if you delete the competition.

3.2 Hosted competitions must comply with our content policies.

3.3 Competitions must not contain offensive, abusive, or inappropriate names, descriptions, or themes. If such content is detected, we reserve the right to delete the competition without issuing a refund.

3.4 Hosts are responsible for setting fair and clear rules for their competition.

3.5 Custom links: Hosts may include links in their competition pages. However, we are not liable for any damages, losses, malware, or financial theft that may occur from clicking on third-party links. Users should exercise caution before clicking on external links.

4. Payments & Refunds

4.1 All competition hosting fees are final and non-refundable.

4.2 Payments for hosting are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store credit card details.

4.3 If a competition is removed due to a violation of these Terms, no refund will be provided.

4.4 Prizes for competitions are handled directly by the competition hosts. We are not responsible for unfulfilled prize promises from third-party hosts.

5. Community Guidelines

5.1 Users must interact respectfully. Harassment, threats, hate speech, or abusive behavior will result in suspension or banning.

5.2 Spamming, advertising, or unauthorized promotions on the platform are not allowed.

5.3 Any attempt to exploit platform bugs, security loopholes, or unauthorized access will be met with immediate legal action.

6. Liability & Disclaimer

6.1 We provide this platform "as is", without warranties of any kind.

6.2 We are not liable for technical failures, lost submissions, or disruptions caused by third-party services.

6.3 Clicking on external links, including custom links set by competition hosts, is at your own risk. We do not endorse or verify the safety of third-party websites linked within competitions.

6.4 We are not responsible for any financial losses, malware infections, or data breaches that result from interacting with external links.

7. Account Termination

7.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion if a user violates these Terms.

7.2 Users may request account deletion. However, past competitions, entries, and data associated with their account may not be recoverable.

8. Legal & Contact Information

8.1 These Terms are governed by Swiss law. Any disputes will be handled in Swiss courts.

8.2 If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at:

marvin.kiefer@swisswebdev.ch