Terms of service

Welcome to the YourStoryFest Video Contest! By submitting a video to this contest, you agree to the following Terms of Service ("Terms"), which govern your participation. Please read these Terms carefully before submitting your video.

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I. Eligibility:

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1. The contest is open to individuals who are [Specify age restriction, e.g., 18 years or older] as of [Start Date of Contest].

2. Employees of [Your Company Name], its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion agencies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. [Consider adding any other eligibility restrictions, e.g., residency requirements].  

3. Videos must comply with the YourStoryFest Content Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. [Link to Content Policy].

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II. Submission Guidelines:

1. Videos must be submitted through the official YourStoryFest website (yourstoryfest.com) or designated submission platform, following the instructions provided.

2. Videos must be in a vertical video format suitable for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). [Specify any technical requirements, e.g., maximum video length, file format, resolution].

3. Submissions must be original content created by the entrant.

4. Entrants may submit multiple videos, but each video will be considered individually.

5. The submission period begins on [Start Date] and ends on [End Date] at [Time] [Time Zone]. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

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III. Content Restrictions:

1. Submitted videos must comply with the YourStoryFest Content Policy. [Link to Content Policy].

2. Videos containing prohibited content, as defined in the Content Policy, will be disqualified.

3. YourStoryFest reserves the right to disqualify any video that it deems inappropriate or that violates these Terms.

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IV. Judging and Winner Selection:

1. Winners will be selected based on the criteria outlined in the YourStoryFest Award Policy. [Link to Award Policy].

2. Media Champion Award winners will be determined by public voting on each respective platform.

3. Wild Card and Storyteller Grand Prix winners will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by YourStoryFest.

4. The decisions of the judges are final and binding.

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V. Prizes:

1. Prizes will be awarded as described in the YourStoryFest Award Policy. [Link to Award Policy].

2. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives, except at the sole discretion of YourStoryFest.

3. Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees associated with receiving a prize.

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VI. Winner Notification and Prize Claim:

1. Winners will be notified via email and/or social media within [Number] days of the contest closing date.

2. Winners must respond to the notification within seven (7) days of the initial contact. Failure to respond within this timeframe will result in disqualification, and an alternate winner may be selected.

3. Winners will be required to provide necessary information for prize fulfillment.

4. Prizes will be distributed within [Number] weeks of winner confirmation.

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VII. Rights and Usage:

1. By submitting a video, entrants grant YourStoryFest a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their video and associated materials (name, social media links) for promotional purposes related to YourStoryFest, including but not limited to website display, social media sharing, and marketing materials.

2. Entrants retain ownership of their videos and may use them for other purposes.

3. [Consider adding a clause about usage rights for submitted music, if applicable. Do you require entrants to confirm they have rights to use the music in their videos?]

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VIII. Privacy:

1. YourStoryFest will collect and use personal information from entrants in accordance with its Privacy Policy. [Link to Privacy Policy].

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IX. Disclaimer:

1. YourStoryFest reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time, for any reason, without notice.

2. YourStoryFest is not responsible for any technical issues, errors, or malfunctions that may affect the contest.

3. Entrants agree to release and hold harmless YourStoryFest, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion agencies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of or related to their participation in the contest.  

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X. Governing Law:

1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Jurisdiction].

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XI. Contact Information:

1. For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

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By submitting a video to the YourStoryFest Video Contest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.