​1. Introduction

By entering this photography competition, participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

2. Eligibility

• The competition is open to anyone living in Australia aged 18 or over.

• Employees of the organising company and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

3. Entry Requirements

• Entries must be the original work of the participant.

• Photos must not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright and privacy.

• Strictly NO AI.

• Entries must be submitted by the specified deadline. 1st of March - 30 of March 2025. Extended until the 15th of April due to Cyclone Alfred.

• It is mandatory and required to label your photos before uploading. Please label your photo with the following information:

  • Photographer name - Category - Title of the photo.

  • This allows the judges to identify your photos when downloading them for revision.. 

4. Usage Rights

• By entering, participants grant the organisers a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submitted photos for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and printed material.

• Credit will be given to photographers on social media posts, website and printed material done by The Gold Coast Photography Awards.

5. Judging and Prizes

• The competition will be judged by a panel appointed by the organisers.

• Judging criteria may include originality, technical skill, composition, and impact. For details about judging criteria please check https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/categories 

• The judges' decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection process or outcomes.

6. Liability

• The organisers are not responsible for any technical failures or issues affecting the entry process.

• Participants retain copyright of their submitted works but agree to the granted usage rights as per term 4. 

• The organisers accept no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged entries.

7. Disqualification

• Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions will be disqualified.

• Offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content will result in immediate disqualification.

8. Personal Information

• Personal data provided during entry will be used solely for the administration of the competition.

• No personal data will be shared with third parties without explicit consent.

9. Agreement

• By entering the competition, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

• By entering the competition, participants agree to cropping recommendations for exhibition purposes as well as sending the photos polished and print ready.

• The organisers reserve the right to amend these terms at any time.

10. Governing Law

• This competition is governed by the Australia Law.​

11. Finalists Photos

• Finalists will be granted the option to have their photos on sale in our website for 15 days and on the night of the awards. 70% of the sale profit of their photo goes directly to the photographer. The Organisers will send a direct email to the finalists with all the information for them to accept or reject the opportunity.

 

Contact Information: For any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact gcphotographyawards@gmail.com