Everyday Lives Photo Competition

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Enter your favourite shot of people doing what people do, and you could walk away with thousands of dollars worth of photographic prizes!!! Competition closes 1st July 2011

PHOTO ART GALLERY 'EVERYDAY LIVES' COMPETITION: TERMS & CONDITIONS.



Parties

1.    Ph.Art Gallery Pty Ltd (68 064 166 267) of Level G, 194 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060 (Promoter)

2.    Any willing and eligible participant in the competition

 

1    Theme and Conditions of Entry
The theme of this competition is the Photographers interpretation of Everyday Lives
 Instructions on how to enter form part of these ‘Conditions of Entry’. Participation in this Competition is deemed acceptance of these Conditions of Entry.

 

2    Eligibility
The Competition is open to all photographers aged 14 and over, except employees of the Ph.Art Gallery (or related bodies corporate), and members of their immediate families and agencies associated with this Competition.

 

3    Dates of Competition
The competition commences 16 May, 2011. All entries must be uploaded to the Promoter’s website at http://www.photoartgallery.com/competition/festive before 12.00am Australian EST on Friday 1st July, 2011.

 

(a)    Entries may not be acknowledged or returned. Participants have the obligation to ensure entries are received on time. Ph.Art Gallery Pty Ltd can choose to keep or remove images from the Gallery on completion of the competition should they wish to do so. Entrants can request removal of their images via the promoter.

 

4    Judgement
The Competition will be judged by a panel of expert judges from the photography industry and other appropriate representatives of the sponsors. This competition is one of skill; chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on originality and creative merit. The judges’ decision in relation to all aspects of this Competition is final and binding on all who enter and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

5    Number of Entries & Type of File
Participants may enter 5 images only.  Images minimum file size requirement applies of 1024 x 768 Hi Res JPEG files.

 

6    Incomplete, Illegible or Incomprehensible Entries
Any entries, which at the sole discretion of the Promoter are deemed incomplete, illegible or incomprehensible will be invalid and will not be included in the judging. Participants will be advised when their images are accepted or rejected from the event via email.

 

7    Verification and Disqualification
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and participants (including a participant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any participant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry or who tampers with the entry process. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

 

8    Entry Method
To enter, participants must:


a)    Take an appropriate digital photograph(s) and upload those photo(s) to the Promoter’s website at http://www.photoartgallery.com/competition/festive


b)    Accept the terms and conditions of this competition

 

9    Prize Winners and Prizes

(a)    The best entries as determined by the judges in the final judging will be deemed the prize winners. The judge’s decision will be final.


(b)    1st Prize
-Manfrotto 314 Background Stand Kit 314B $550
-Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod $395
-Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Head with QR Plate $295
-Manfrotto 1052BAC-3 Compact Lighting Stands 3pk $495
-Kata PLFB74 Po-Light Fly-by case $350
-Corel Paint 12 $799
-GPS4cam App
-$100 voucher Photo Art Centre

-    Promotion for your work by the gallery and your images headlining the homepage slide show, inclusion in the Gallery’s newsletter to over 12,000 photographers and industry corporates, promotion throughout the Gallery’s social networks, blog and an interview in the Gallery’s forum.


 

2nd Prize
-Kata PLB220 Pro-Light Bumble Bee Backpack $350
-Manfrotto MT057C4-G 4 Section Carbon Geared Tripod $1450
-Manfrotto MH057M0-RC4 Magnesium Pro Ball Head $450
-Corel Paint shop pro X3
-Corel Video studio X4
-GPS4cam App
-$50 voucher Photo Art Centre

 
Honorable Mention Prizes
-GPS4cam App
-$25 voucher Photo Art Centre

(c)    The prizes are non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash.

(d)    Prizes valued in Australian dollars. Prize values mentioned are the recommended retail value as provided by the supplier and are correct at time of printing.

 

10    Contacting Winners

(a)    The winner(s) will be contacted by email, using the contact details provided in their entry profile. Details of winner(s) may also be published openly through the Promoter’s email, member news and the website

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(b)    Winners will not unreasonably decline the opportunity for additional publicity or promotion of their work as the winning entries


(c)    The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail.

 

11    Warranty
By entering the Competition, each participant warrants to the Promoter that the entry (including but not limited to the photograph provided) and any other work subsequently submitted is an original artistic work of the participant, has not been wholly or partially copied from any other design or artistic work, and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. The participant agrees to indemnify the Promoter against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach of the warranty set out in this condition. Talent release forms must be available on request for any photos containing persons.

 

12    Ownership of Entries
The copyright of all images remains that of the photographer at all times but may be reproduced by the promoter for the express purpose of PR and publicity of the results of the competition and for promotional purposes. The promoter will endeavour to credit the artist at all times if their   image is used and will seek permission for said promotional use whenever possible. Separate negotiations shall be entered into should the Promoter or its agents which to use any images for commercial purposes.    

 

13    Personal Information
The collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided in connection with this competition is governed by the Privacy Laws of New South Wales and Australia. Your personal information or details shall not be provided to any third parties without your prior consent but you do authorise the Promoter to be able to contact you with information pertaining to the competition or related promotions. Any request to be removed, access, update or correct any information that you provide should be directed to the Promoter.

 

14     Permits
This competition and none of its categories represent games of chance and therefore no permit is required.  

 

15    Contacts
Should you require more information about entry or additional details about this competition please contact the promoter via their agent info@photoartgallery.com or via phone on 1300 474278.