Comics Creator Championship Terms and Conditions

Comics Creator Championship Terms and Conditions

Specific Terms and Conditions

  1. Introduction:
  • The Comics Creator Championship (“Championship”) is conducted by ICA (“Conducting Agency”) on behalf of WAVES (“Event Organizer”).
  • By participating in the Championship, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  1. Eligibility:
  • The Championship is open to amateur and professional comic artists.
  • Amateur artists are those who have never published a comic in digital or physical format, except for personal social media posts with no substantial reader base.
  • Professional artists are those with published comic-related works in digital or physical format, or those with a substantial fan following or working on commission.
  • Participants must self-certify their category and may be disqualified for providing false information.
  • There is no age limit for participants.
  • Teams of up to two people are allowed, but both team members must register and agree to these terms.
  1. Copyright and Ownership:
  • The copyright of all work developed during the Championship will rest with WAVES.
  • By participating, you assign all rights, title, and interest in your work to WAVES.
  1. Originality and Plagiarism:
  • All work submitted must be original and created by the participant(s).
  • Plagiarism or infringement of others’ work will result in disqualification.
  1. Judging and Winning:
  • The Championship will be judged by industry experts appointed by ICA.
  • Winners will be announced on [insert date] and notified via [insert contact method].
  • Decisions of the judges are final and binding.
  1. Prize Distribution:
  • If a team wins, the prize money will be divided equally between the two team members, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
  • For minor participants (under the age of 18), prize money will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
  • WAVES reserves the right to change the prize to any other medium of equivalent value.
  1. Rights and Creative Control:
  • The winning team will have no creative say or input in the publication of their work by ICA.
  • The winning team will have no claim to copyright or ownership of the published work, which will rest solely with WAVES.
  1. Disqualification:
  • ICA reserves the right to disqualify any participant for:
  • Providing false information
  • Plagiarism or infringement
  • Failure to meet Championship requirements
  • Any other reason deemed necessary by ICA or WAVES

Content Guidelines

  1. Prohibited Content:
    • No content shall be submitted that is:
    • Illegal or promotes illegal activities
    • Pornographic or sexually explicit
    • Defamatory or libelous
    • Racist, sexist, or discriminatory
    • Promotes hate speech or violence
    • Infringes on intellectual property rights
    • Considered spam or self-promotional
    • ICA and WAVES reserve the right to reject any content that violates these guidelines.

General Terms and Conditions

  1. Website Use:
  • By accessing and using the Championship website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  • The website is intended for personal, non-commercial use.
  1. Intellectual Property:
  • All content on the website, including text, images, and logos, is owned by WAVES or its licensors.
  • You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without prior written consent.
  1. User Conduct:
  • You agree to use the website in a manner that is respectful and lawful.
  • You may not post or transmit any content that is harmful, offensive, or infringing.
  1. Privacy Policy
  • ICA and WAVES are committed to protecting your privacy.
  • By participating in the Championship, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  1. Disclaimer of Warranties:
  • The website and Championship are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
  • ICA and WAVES disclaim all warranties, express or implied.
  1. Publicity:
  • By participating, you agree to allow ICA and WAVES to use your information and submissions for promotional purposes.
  1. Limitation of Liability:
  • ICA and WAVES shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from participation in the Championship or use of the website.
  1. Governing Law:
  • These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
  1. Changes to Terms:
  • ICA and WAVES reserve the right to modify or update these terms and conditions at any time without notice.

Third-Party Platform

  1. FilmFreeway:
  • The contest is being conducted through FilmFreeway, a third-party platform.
  • By submitting to the contest, participants must agree to FilmFreeway’s terms and conditions, privacy policy, and any other rules or guidelines set by FilmFreeway.
  • ICA and WAVES are not responsible for FilmFreeway’s terms and conditions, privacy policy, or any other aspect of the FilmFreeway platform.
  • Participants should review FilmFreeway’s terms and conditions

Additional Terms

  1. Contact Information:
  1. Amendment and Cancellation:
  • ICA and WAVES reserve the right to amend or cancel the Championship at any time without notice.
  1. Force Majeure:
  • ICA and WAVES shall not be liable for any failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances.
  1. Taxes and Fees:
  • Winners are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with prizes.
  1. Technical Issues:
  • ICA and WAVES shall not be liable for any technical issues that may arise during the submission or judging process.
  1. Acknowledgement:
  • By submitting to the Championship, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.