Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website and participating in the World Peace Art Challenge 2026 (“Competition”), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use this website or submit an entry.

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to participants worldwide unless otherwise specified
  • Participants must provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification

Submission Guidelines

  • All submitted artwork must be original and created by the participant
  • Submissions must not infringe any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights
  • We reserve the right to reject or remove any entry that violates guidelines or is deemed inappropriate
  • AI-generated artwork is permitted; however, it must be original and created by the participant.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must provide parental or guardian consent.
  • All communication with participants will be conducted via email only.

Entry Fee & Payment Policy (Strictly Non-Refundable)

  • A submission fee is required to participate in the competition
  • All payments made are final and strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
    • Withdrawal by the participant
    • Failure to meet submission criteria
    • Disqualification
    • Non-selection or not winning any competition
    • Tax responsibility on the prize will be borne by the winner 
    • If the competition is cancelled for any reason, there will be no refunds

By submitting your entry and completing payment, you expressly acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy.

Judging Process & Final Decision

  • All entries will be evaluated by an official jury panel appointed by the organizers
  • Judging criteria may include creativity, originality, theme relevance, and artistic quality
  • All decisions made by the jury are final, binding, and non-negotiable

By participating, you agree that:

  • You will not dispute, challenge, or appeal the results
  • You will not raise complaints, claims, or legal objections regarding selection or non-selection
  • We are not required to provide justification for jury decisions
  • If the winner does not respond within 7 days, then the jury will choose the next one from the other participants. 
  • The cost of organising the event and flying the winner to the award ceremony will be borne by the organisers. 

Intellectual Property Rights

  • Participants retain ownership of their submitted artwork
  • By entering the competition, you grant the non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
    • Display, publish, and promote your artwork
    • Use your artwork for marketing, promotional, and exhibition purposes
  • Proper credit will be given to the artist wherever reasonably possible

Disqualification

We reserve the right to disqualify any participant if:

  • Submission violates these Terms
  • Fraudulent, plagiarized, or misleading content is detected
  • Participant engages in inappropriate or abusive behavior

No refunds will be issued in case of disqualification.

Limitation of Liability

  • We are not responsible for:
    • Technical issues, website downtime, or submission failures
    • Loss, damage, or misuse of submitted materials
  • Participation is at your own risk

Modifications to the Competition

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or cancel the competition at any time
  • Update these Terms & Conditions without prior notice

Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable international laws and regulations, as determined by us.