Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: [2025. 07. 04]

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in the Blue Dot Challenge (“Competition”) and the use of the Blue Dot Challenge website (“Site”). By accessing the Site and/or submitting an entry to the Competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

1. Eligibility
Participation in the Blue Dot Challenge is open to individuals or teams who meet the age and other eligibility requirements as stated on the Competition website. Participants under the age of majority in their jurisdiction must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian.

2. Submission Guidelines
To be considered for evaluation, all submissions must:
· Be the original work of the entrant(s)
· Address the prompt as outlined in the official Competition brief
· Be submitted by the stated deadline
· Not contain any content that infringes on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify any entry that fails to meet these requirements.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights in the submitted work remain with the entrant. By submitting an entry, however, the entrant grants the Organizing Committee a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display the submitted work for purposes related to the promotion, administration, and documentation of the Competition.

4. Judging and Recognition
Entries will be assessed by a panel of independent judges selected by the Organizing Committee. Evaluation will be based on criteria such as originality, problem relevance, feasibility, and design clarity. The judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Recognition may be conferred in the form of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, or other distinctions at the sole discretion of the Committee. Awards are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash, unless explicitly stated.

5. Disqualification
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify any submission that
· Violates these Terms
· Contains misleading, false, or plagiarized information
· Is deemed offensive, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the values of the Competition

6. Data Privacy
Personal information collected through the submission process will be used solely for purposes related to the administration of the Competition. All data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For further details, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].

7. Amendments
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions or modify the Competition at any time, with or without prior notice. Any such changes will be posted on the official Competition website and will take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.

8. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, you may contact the Blue Dot Challenge team at:
[EMAIL]