Terms & Conditions
By browsing or using The World Architecture Design Awards website or services, you agree to comply fully with these Terms and Conditions without reservation. Your use of the website or services constitutes a binding agreement between you and The World Architecture Design Awards (hereinafter referred to as "WADA" or "we").
Categories
You may submit your work to as many categories as you deem appropriate. However, WADA reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not meet the criteria for the selected category. WADA staff and jury will not transfer your entry to a different category on your behalf.
Submissions and Payment
All entries must be accompanied by the required entry fee and completed submission forms. Entries submitted without proper payment or documentation will be disqualified. WADA reserves the right to reject any submission that does not comply with these requirements.
Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable once submitted. This includes entries withdrawn by the entrant or by WADA due to non-compliance with entry rules. If you believe you have been wrongly charged, please contact us, and we will investigate and credit any amount due if applicable.
Judgment
The jury will review and evaluate all eligible entries submitted through digital means. All matters related to the evaluation process and voting procedures are confidential. The decisions of the jury are final and binding.
Intellectual Property and Applicant’s Warranty
By submitting your work, you certify and warrant that:
·You are the sole and rightful owner of all intellectual property rights in the submitted design(s).
·If the design was created by multiple individuals, all contributors have consented to the submission.
·The design(s) do not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
You agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless WADA from any claims, demands, or causes of action arising from the use of your submitted design(s).
Publicity License
By submitting your work, you grant WADA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your design(s), along with any provided information and metadata, for promotional and informational purposes related to the awards. This includes the right to authorize third parties to use the materials for the same purposes.
Use of Imagery and Material
Copyright and all other intellectual property rights remain with the designer and/or photographer. WADA will provide appropriate credit for any images used. Submitted materials may be used by WADA for marketing and promotional purposes, including in exhibitions, print, and digital media, without monetary compensation.
WADA is not responsible for materials submitted in violation of competition rules or copyright regulations. If a copyright infringement claim is substantiated, WADA will remove and disqualify the offending submission. However, WADA is not liable for any damages resulting from such violations.
Disposal of Submitted Material
WADA reserves the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of submitted materials once they are no longer needed for the purposes of the competition. Materials will not be returned to entrants.
Liability
WADA’s decisions regarding all matters related to the awards are final, and no correspondence will be entered into. WADA is not liable for any damages, costs, or expenses arising from your participation in the awards, except in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of WADA.
Modification of Terms
WADA reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective upon publication on the WADA website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province in which WADA is headquartered. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that province.