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Shadows: Visual Arts Competition - Terms and Conditions

Thank you for participating in Shadows, a visual arts competition hosted by In the Works. By entering this competition, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Eligibility

  • The competition is open to residents of New Zealand only. Proof of residency may be requested. You do not need to be a New Zealand Citizen.

2. Competition Theme

  • The theme for this competition is "Shadows". Contestants are invited to create a visual artwork inspired by the concept of shadows. All forms of visual art are welcome, including but not limited to photography, painting, drawing, digital art, and mixed media.
  • Artwork must be original. Entries that infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property will be disqualified.

3. Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline for submissions: February 1st 2025
  • Each contestant may submit one (1) entry.
  • Entries must be submitted in a digital format via email as specified in the competition details.
  • All entries must fill out the Shadows Entry Form with their contact details and information about their work.

4. Prizes

  • Winner: The contestant with the highest-rated artwork will receive a cash prize of NZD $100.
  • Top 3: The top three pieces will be featured in the In the Works Published Work Archive on our website.
  • No additional compensation will be provided for any artwork featured or used by In the Works outside of the published archive.

5. Intellectual Property and Credits

  • Ownership: Contestants retain full ownership of their artwork. In the Works will not claim ownership or control over any submitted works.
  • Credits: All artwork that is published or displayed as part of the competition will be fully credited to the artist, including their name and a link to their portfolio (if provided).
  • Removal Request: Contestants may request the removal of their artwork from the Published Work Archive at any time. Upon request, In the Works will remove the artwork within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Judging and Selection

  • All entries will be reviewed and judged by a panel of qualified judges appointed by In the Works. The panel’s decisions are final and binding.
  • The judging criteria will be based on creativity, relevance to the theme of "Shadows", overall execution, and originality.

7. Publicity

  • By entering the competition, contestants grant In the Works the right to use images of their artwork for promotional purposes, both online and in print, with full attribution to the artist.
  • Contestants agree that their name and artwork may be published on In the Works’s website, social media, and other marketing materials related to the competition.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

  • All personal information collected from contestants will be used solely for the purpose of managing the competition and communicating with entrants.
  • Contestants can request access to their personal data, and may ask for it to be corrected or deleted, in accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020.

9. General Terms​

  • In the Works reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these terms and conditions, or that violates the spirit of the competition.
  • In the Works reserves the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time without notice.
  • In the Works will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the competition or from the use of any awarded prizes.

10. Governing Law

  • These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising in connection with the competition will be resolved under New Zealand jurisdiction.

11. Contact Information

  • For any inquiries regarding the competition, please contact us at intheworks.nz@gmail.com or visit our website at intheworks.odoo.com