Completeness of entries and disqualification

• Applicants can apply across all categories and send multiple entries in a category. A separate form must be used for each entry

• Applicants can apply in the same category more than once provided the campaignwith which they are applying for the awards is different

• Entries should be explanative about the creative expression, innovation and impact on the brand of the initiative

• Entries in each category should be supported by the specific documents such as pictures, videos, etc. of the initiative

• Mandatory documents pertaining to the Awards for each category should be submitted along with the entry

• Application forms must be filled in English only

• The Application Form needs to be complete in all respects.

• The declaration must be signed by an authorized signatory from the Applicant agencyin case of hard copy registration

• Disqualification of entries is at the sole discretion of jury, on a case by case basis. The said disqualification will be as per the rules and regulations defined for the Awards.

• If at any time, any information provided by any Applicant is found to be incorrect in any manner, then the Applicant will be disqualified from the Awards

• If after the conclusion of the Awards ceremony, any information provided by any Applicant is found to be incorrect in any manner, then the Applicant will be liable to return the award/ prize money provided to the Applicant under these Awards

• Determination of whether information provided by the Applicant is incorrect or not rests with jury

• The Jury has the right to ask for documentary proof of information provided/ audit the information provided. If such a request is made and the Applicant does not comply within 3 days from the date the request is made, the Applicant would be disqualified from the Awards

Call for Entries & Participation

• Applicant can apply for the Awards by submitting the completed application form on the website www.themediaexpo.com/awards/

• An Applicant can provide more than one entry in an Award category if the entries are for different initiatives. A separate application form must be used for each initiative

• If separate application forms are received for the same initiative/ innovation, from different individuals / agencies, such entries will be treated as one

• The Jury has right to reclassify Application Forms from one award category to another, at its discretion. This is not contestable in any manner

Receipt of entries

• A participant can apply for the Awards through either of the 3 steps mentioned below:-

1. By logging on to the website www.themediaexpo.com and filling the application form online and attach the supporting documents along with the application form directly on the website
2. By downloading the application form from the website www.themediaexpo.com and sending the completed application form (hard copy) at the below address
   • Contact Person’s Name
   • Address
3. By emailing the completed application to this email id namita.potdar@india.messefrankfurt.com ; subject line of the email should be: Media Expo Excellence Awards Innovation Awards2020_Participation in the Awards_ Name of the agency

• Last date for receiving completed application forms is 30th September 2019

• Receipt of Application Forms after last date of receipt specified may be permitted only at the discretion of the Awards Management

• Awards Management will not be responsible for Application Forms that are received in an incorrect format / late / corrupt etc

Additional Information

• Participants may be contacted for any additional information or / and conduct field visit to verify the information provided. Such information sourced from the Participants will become part of the original application

• Awards Management has the right to ask for documentary proof of information. If such a request is made and the Participant does not comply within 5 working days from the date the request is made, the Participant may be disqualified from participation in the Awards

• Information provided by the Participant will be confidential and will be used only for the limited purpose of evaluating the Participant’s entry to these Awards

• Awards Management or team appointed by Awards Management will try to contact the Participant on best effort basis by any means deemed appropriate

• In the event it is not possible to contact any Participant to obtain information on them, interview them, etc. such Participant may be disqualified from further participation

• The participant hereby irrevocably authorizes the Awards Management to use the data gathered during and/or the Awards in respect of the participants. This shall be the property of Messe Frankfurt and Messe Frankfurt shall be entitled to use the same in its communications including marketing promotions and advertisements along with/without Messe Frankfurt brand. Awards Management shall not be liable in any manner for any mishap, accident, injury or damages etc. of whatsoever nature, caused to the participants during the Awards. Further, Awards Management shall not be liable in any manner for any loss, damage, theft, or any other mishap caused during the Awards

Determination of the Winners

• The final jury will score / rank the Nominees on predefined evaluation parameters, based on the application form / presentation submitted by the participants

• There could be one or more winners in each award category, at the discretion of the Jury

• The determination of who should receive an award for any award category rests with the Jury

• The Jury’s decision is final and binding on all nominees

General

• The final jury will score / rank the Nominees on predefined evaluation parameters, based on the application form / presentation submitted by the participants

• Participant agrees that the Participant is legally capable of entering and, if selected, participating in the Awards and agree to the Rules

• Participant understands and agrees that merely participating in this Awards does not entitle the Participant to a prize or to any other form of consideration

• Participant warrants and represents to the Awards Management that all information including any communications, software, photos, text, video, graphics, music, sounds, images and other material submitted or recorded in any manner by the Participant or the partners of Awards Management including Awards Management for consideration for the Awards are solely owned by the Awards Management and do not infringe upon any other individual or agency rights (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights). Participant shall be completely responsible for handling any infringement or alleged infringement and shall indemnify the Messe Frankfurt, and the Awards Management from any claims, costs or damages from infringement or alleged infringement of the logo or trademark or the defence of a claim or any costs payable thereof.

• Participant must enter the Awards at their own will and the Awards Management are not in any way obligated or liable for any loss or costs that the Participant may suffer or incur and nothing is payable to the Participants for participating in the Awards or any event prior to or following the Awards

• Participants for the purpose of entering the Awards, automatically grants Messe Frankfurt a royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive right and license to use and display such entry, for participation in the Awards, and any intellectual property in relation to and arising out of such participation in the Awards and footage thereof, which shall include trade publications, press releases, electronic posting to the Website, the Messe Frankfurt website in any display format selected by Messe Frankfurt during the Awards or use by Messe Frankfurtas it deems fit.

• The Awards Management reserves the right to, at its discretion, withdraw or amend or add to the Rules & Regulations of the Awards at any time, with prospective or retrospective effect, and does not take responsibility for any loss or damage that any individual or agency may suffer as a result of participating or attempting to participate in the Awards, the Awards being withdrawn, or its rules amended

• Should a Participant wish to withdraw from the Awards, kindly inform Awards management in writing at any time up to one week prior to the final awards ceremony

• All disputes relating to or arising out of the Awards shall be subject to the laws of India, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of competent jurisdiction at Bangalore, India

• The Participants indemnify Messe Frankfurt, its employees, officers, contractors, partner or other persons used by them in relation to this Awards and hold them harmless against any loss, claim, demands, costs, damages, judgments, expenses or liability (including legal costs) arising out of or in connection with any or all claims, that may be brought against the Awards Management by any third party in connection with the Participants participation in or winning the Awards, which is inconsistent with any of the warranties and representations made by the Participants, or due to breach of these Rules and shall reimburse Messe Frankfurt for any loss, costs, expense, or damage to which said indemnity applies. Messe Frankfurt shall give the Participant prompt written notice of any claim or actions covered by this indemnity, and the Participant shall have the right, at its own expense, to participate in any such action

• Decision of Awards Management on all matters is final and binding on all Participants and no correspondence will be entertained on the same

• In the event these Rules & Regulations do not cover any question or complaint in relation to the Awards, the same will be concluded on by the Awards Management (for all other issues) or an independent body or legal team as appointed by the Awards Management and deemed necessary

• The Participant agrees to give full consent unconditionally for Messe Frankfurt to share any information provided by the Participant with agencies working with them with regards to the program, its recording and broadcasting and related activities including agencies involved with Messe Frankfurt

• The decision of Messe Frankfurt in relation to the interpretation of any of these Rules & Regulations shall be final and binding on the participants

• If Participants are unclear as to the Rules & Regulations or any element of the Awards or have any queries/concerns pertaining to the Awards, they can write in with their questions, concerns or queries to the following address:

• Messe Frankfurt shall endeavour to the best of its ability to respond thereto.

Website

The website is only an informational website www.themediaexpo.com (the “Website”) for the Awards. Messe Frankfurt is not liable or responsible for any action or decision taken by Participant or anyone acting on Participant’s behalf or under Participant employment or under contract with Participant. Messe Frankfurt shall not be under any obligation to Participant and Participant shall have no obligation or rights in relation to the Awards and shall have no claims whatsoever against the Messe Frankfurt relating to the selection process or the running of the Awards

Messe Frankfurt shall not be responsible for:

1. any delivery, failures relating to the registration or uploading videos/presentations;
2. any SPAM generated messages as result of Participant accessing the Website;
3. Awards Management not receiving or rejecting any data;
4. any lost, late or misdirected computer transmission or network, electronic failures of any kind or any failure to receive entries owing to transmission failures or due to any technical reasons and
5. Other conditions/situations or failures beyond its control.

Disclaimers

Awards Management has no obligation to screen the entry material in advance and is not responsible for monitoring entries for preventing violation of intellectual property ownership rights, or violations of any law, rule or regulation. If Awards Management is notified of submissions or materials that may not conform to the Rules, it may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and in its sole discretion whether to eliminate such an entry from consideration. The Awards Management has no liability or responsibility to Participants or other users of the Website for performance or non-performance of such activities.