Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PhotoContestWorld.com ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. About the Service

PhotoContestWorld.com is an information directory that aggregates and lists international photography contests, including FIAP Salons, GPU Circuits, and General Awards. We provide contest information such as deadlines, entry fees, categories, and organizer details.

Important: We are not a contest organizer. We do not host, manage, judge, or process entries for any contest listed on our website. All contest participation is directly between you and the respective contest organizer.

3. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date contest information sourced from official patronage bodies (FIAP, GPU) and contest organizers. However:

• Contest details (deadlines, fees, rules) may change without notice by the organizer.
• We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outdated information.
• Always verify contest details on the official contest website before submitting entries.
• Entry fees, prize amounts, and deadlines shown are based on information available at the time of listing.

4. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract data from the Website without permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or databases.
• Use the Website to distribute spam or malicious content.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any contest or organization.

5. Intellectual Property

The Website's design, code, layout, and original content are the property of PhotoContestWorld. Contest information (titles, descriptions, dates) belongs to respective contest organizers and patronage bodies. Website screenshots displayed are captured for informational purposes only.

6. Links to External Websites

Our Website contains links to external contest websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.

7. Email Reminders

Our deadline reminder service is provided as a convenience. We do not guarantee delivery of reminder emails or their timeliness. You are responsible for tracking your own contest deadlines. Reminder emails are sent 7 days before the listed deadline.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• Contest information will be accurate, complete, or current.
• Any specific contest will accept your submission.

9. Limitation of Liability

PhotoContestWorld shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on contest information listed on the Website.
• Any interaction between you and a contest organizer.
• Loss of entry fees due to incorrect or outdated information.
• Missed deadlines due to reliance on our reminder service.

10. Contest Organizer Submissions

If you are a contest organizer and wish to submit or update your contest listing, contact us at photocontestworld.com@gmail.com. We reserve the right to accept, decline, or remove any listing at our discretion.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at photocontestworld.com@gmail.com.