Contest rules

1. 1.

   No refunds after submission

   Once an entry has been submitted for judging, the entry fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.

2. 2.

   Entries must follow category requirements

   The organizer may reject any entry that violates the contest rules or does not meet its category's photo/video requirements.

3. 3.

   No watermarks, filters, or heavy retouching

   Submitted photos and video must be unedited beyond basic color/exposure correction — no watermarks, decorative filters, or heavy retouching that alters the work being judged.

4. 4.

   You must own the rights to what you submit

   By submitting, you confirm that you either own the submitted photos/video or have the explicit consent of the model/client shown to use and submit this material.

5. 5.

   Permission to use your submission

   By submitting, you grant the organizer permission to use your submitted materials for judging, on the contest website, and in promotional and Instagram posts.

6. 6.

   Fake, AI-generated, or stolen work is disqualified

   Any entry found to be fake, AI-generated, or taken from another artist's work will be disqualified, at any stage of the contest.

7. 7.

   Category and division reassignment

   The organizer may reassign an entry's category or division if necessary, at their discretion.

Questions about these rules? See the FAQ or contact us.