Terms and Conditions for Yard Property’s Annual Photo Competition
Thank you for participating in Yard Property’s Annual Photo Competition. By entering the competition, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Eligibility and Entry Requirements
1.1 Photograph Location:
To be eligible for the competition, all photographs must be taken within the boundaries of the following local government areas (LGAs):
- City of Fremantle
- City of Melville
- City of Cockburn
- Town of East Fremantle
1.2 Submission Process:
Entries must be submitted through the official Yard Property photo competition submission portal. Each submission must include the entrant’s name, email address, and contact information. Submissions must meet all the requirements set out in these terms and conditions to be valid.
1.3 Multiple Entries:
Each entrant may submit up to five (5) photographs as individual entries. You are welcome to enter as many categories as you like, as long as you do not exceed the 5-photo limit across all categories. All submitted entries must be original work and must comply with the entry requirements.
1.4 Previously Submitted Entries:
If you’ve entered any of our previous photo competitions, you cannot re-submit the same photograph.
1.5 File Formats:
We accept the following file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
1.6 Eligible Photos:
You can submit photos taken before the competition opened, as long as they were taken within the eligible locations. Additionally, you may enter photos that have been submitted to other competitions, provided they meet the competition’s entry criteria.
1.7 Entry Modifications:
Once you’ve submitted your entry, it cannot be edited or changed.
- Rights and Permissions
2.1 Grant of License:
By submitting your photograph, you grant Yard Property and its affiliates the exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable, and perpetual right to use, display, publish, reproduce, modify, and distribute your photograph in any medium or format. This includes the right to use your photograph for promotional, marketing, advertising, and business-related purposes.
2.2 Property Listing Use:
You agree that Yard Property may use your photograph for property listings, including but not limited to the promotion or sale of properties in the area where the photograph was taken. This includes, but is not limited to, use on Yard Property’s website, social media channels, print materials, and advertisements.
2.3 No Attribution:
You acknowledge and agree that Yard Property is not required to provide credit or attribution when using your photograph for marketing or promotional purposes.
2.4 Transfer of Rights:
By entering the competition, you transfer all rights, including full copyright and any associated intellectual property rights, to Yard Property. This includes granting Yard Property the right to use your photograph in perpetuity without any further compensation.
- Exhibition and Public Use
3.1 Exhibition Consent:
You consent to your photograph being printed and showcased publicly at the Yard Property Annual Photo Competition Showcase. Your photograph may also be displayed on Yard Property’s digital platforms, including its website and social media.
3.2 Public Display:
Your photograph may be displayed in public venues, such as Yard Property offices, events, and promotional activities, or featured in any Yard Property publications or advertisements.
- Competition Judging and Prizes
4.1 Judging Process:
Each submitted photograph will be judged by a panel based on creativity, composition, relevance to the theme, and overall quality. The top 15 photographs from each category will be displayed at the showcasing night, and the winners will be announced and awarded their prizes.
4.2 Prizes:
Details of the prizes for the competition will be announced separately. Yard Property reserves the right to modify, amend, or cancel the prizes at any time without prior notice.
- Photograph Integrity
5.1 Originality and Copyright:
You declare that the photograph you are submitting is your original work and that you hold full copyright over the photograph. Your photograph must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party, and you must have all necessary permissions for any people, properties, or recognizable trademarks featured in the photograph.
5.2 Consent for Photographs Featuring People:
If your photograph includes clearly recognizable individuals, you must have consent from those individuals for their likeness to be used in the competition. This consent must be provided upon request and may be required for the competition entry to be considered valid.
- Liability and Responsibility
6.1 Liability:
Yard Property will not be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the competition, including the submission or use of your photograph. By entering the competition, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yard Property and its affiliates from any claims or damages related to your photograph.
6.2 Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify Yard Property, its employees, agents, affiliates, and contractors from any claims, demands, losses, or damages arising out of or related to the use of your photograph.
- Privacy and Data Protection
7.1 Personal Information:
By entering the competition, you consent to Yard Property collecting and storing your personal information (name, email, contact details) for the purposes of the competition and future marketing or promotional communications.
7.2 Data Use:
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with Yard Property’s Privacy Policy. You may opt out of future communications at any time.
- Competition Termination and Modifications
8.1 Right to Modify or Terminate:
Yard Property reserves the right to modify, extend, or terminate the competition at any time without prior notice. In the event of termination, all submitted entries may still be used in accordance with the rights granted under these terms.
8.2 Force Majeure:
Yard Property shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations under these terms and conditions if caused by events beyond its control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, or technical difficulties.
- Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia. Any disputes related to the competition shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
By entering the Yard Property Annual Photo Competition, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions. For any questions regarding the competition or these terms, please contact Yard Property at reception@yardproperty.com or visit yardproperty.com.