This contest will be governed by these standard terms and conditions. Each participant agrees that he/she has read and understood these terms and by their participation in the contest, each participant agrees to be bound by the terms. Mere participation should not be perceived as any commitment on the part of GDP Foundation to select a participant as the winner. Nothing herein amounts to a commitment by GDP Foundation to conduct further, similar or other contests in future.
Incomplete information provided or failure to provide true and accurate information as stated in these terms and conditions, failure to submit proof of identification and/or original confirmation number upon collection of the Prize will automatically disqualify the participant. GDP Foundation shall have the absolute and sole discretion to determine whether any participant should be disqualified by reason of failure to abide by these terms and conditions, bad faith, fraud or any other legitimate reason.
GDP Foundation reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this contest, including extending, withdrawing or discontinuing the same without notice, without assigning any reason, at its sole discretion without any liability.
The prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. GDP Foundation reserves the right to substitute either any part of Prize or whole Prize for similar prize of equal or greater value.
To the extent only permitted by applicable law, GDP Foundation reserves the right to use the winner’s image, photograph, name and likeness in post-promotion publicity material and in advertising, marketing or promotional material in any media by any means throughout the world for any purpose connected with the products/services of GDP Foundation without additional compensation or prior notice to the winner and all participants consent to the same.
Copyrighted, obscene, provocative or otherwise questionable content will not be considered. GDP Foundation retains sole discretion as to what constitutes inappropriate content.
In the event of any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and any advertising, promotional, publicity and other materials relating to or in connection with this promotion, these terms and conditions shall prevail.
GDP Foundation reserves the right to request proof of a participant's eligibility in the event that there is a doubt over his/her eligibility for the promotion.
Subject to applicable laws, GDP Foundation shall not be liable for any losses, taxes, liabilities or inconvenience suffered by any participant as a result of these terms and conditions, entering into this Competition or accepting any part of the Prize.
GDP Foundation shall not be liable under or in connection with these terms and conditions or for this Competition or using the Prize for any indirect, special or consequential cost, expense, loss or damage even if such cost, expense, loss or damage was reasonably foreseeable or might reasonably have been contemplated by the participant and GDP Foundation and whether arising from breach of contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise.
GDP Foundation India accepts no responsibility for difficulties experienced in submitting an entry to this Contest. GDP Foundation does not accept responsibility for (1) lost, late or undelivered entries or (2) any technical or access issue, failure, malfunction or difficulty that might hinder the ability of a participant to enter the Competition or (3) any event which may cause the Competition to be disrupted or corrupted.
GDP Foundation may (i) extend (ii) terminate or suspend the Competition at any time due to circumstances beyond its control (iii) substitute a prize (or any part of a Prize).
The participant(s) hereby give express permission to GDP Foundation to freely distribute its submission in any publication and media whether online, offline or on the Internet. Material sent to GDP Foundation including feedback and other communications of any kind as well as submission of an entry to this Competition shall be deemed to be non-confidential. GDP Foundation shall be free to reproduce, distribute and publicly display such feedback, materials without limitation or obligation of any kind. GDP Foundation is also free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such submissions or materials for any purpose.
Each participant understands that each of the officials of GDP Foundation engaged in the organization and management of this Competition including its trustees, and agents are The participant undertakes to indemnify and keep GDP Foundation harmless and indemnified against any loss, damage, claims, costs and expenses which may be incurred or suffered by GDP Foundation due to breach of any of the terms and conditions herein contained.
Any disputes, differences and/or any other matters in relation to and arising out of this Promotion and, or pertaining to these terms and conditions shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. The venue of arbitration shall be Goa
Each participant must ensure that participation in the promotion is lawful in accordance with the laws of India. Neither GDP Foundation nor its representatives or agents shall be taken to make any representations, express or implied, as to the lawfulness of any participant's participation in the Competition
Entrants are deemed to accept these terms and conditions by entering the Contest.
Disclaimer and acceptance:
The Collaborative partners acknowledge and confirm that the association with GDP Partners is purely for a social cause and no pecuniary benefits or expectations can be involved.
All data is the sole and exclusive property of the Trust. The Trust will attempt to provide growth/development opportunities to the partners.
The Trust shall be solely at their discretion entitled to alter/change/amend /associate /terminate this project without any approval from the partners and without any express or implied consent or expectation from the partners. Partners shall endeavour to use best efforts to protect the interest of the Trust while disseminating information or share confidential data to avoid any possible objections or litigation.
Regarding Participation:
Only bonafide students studying for graduation can participate. They can be assisted by the senior students. However, the senior guides/mentors will not be awarded any certificates, trophies or cash awards.
Regarding Group Participation:
Students can enroll as a group for LOST IN BYLANES only. A group needs to have max 3 students who are pursuing graduation from the same college. All other categories (Thinker's Lounge, Talkathon, Vocal For Local) are SOLO participation categories.
Regarding Prizes:
In case of group participation, i.e. Lost in Bylanes (3 participants per group max) the certificate awarded during the Felicitation Function is symbolic. The certificate and trophy will bear the name of the person who has registered the entry. eCertificates of all other participants will be mailed to the contestants by the college co-ordinators.