Terms and Conditions

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Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using The Cosplay Awards website (the “Service”), operated by Creative Cosplays (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, nominees, voters, sponsors, partners, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you do not have permission to access or use the Service.

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Purpose of the Service

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The Cosplay Awards is an online platform created to celebrate, recognize, and showcase members of the cosplay community, including cosplayers, photographers, artists, creators, groups, conventions, and related contributors. The Service may include nomination submissions, voting, promotional content, event information, livestreams, media assets, and community engagement features.

Participation in nominations, voting, or awards consideration does not guarantee selection, finalist status, or winning, and all decisions are final unless otherwise stated.

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Intellectual Property

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The Service and all original content, features, branding, graphics, text, logos, designs, videos, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Creative Cosplays and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws in the United States and internationally.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or use any content from the Service without prior written permission, except where explicitly allowed (such as sharing official promotional materials).

By submitting content to the Service (including but not limited to images, videos, names, likenesses, and descriptions), you confirm that you own the rights to that content or have permission to submit it, and you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, promote, and distribute that content in connection with The Cosplay Awards.

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User Submissions and Conduct

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You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, misleading, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate. We reserve the right to remove or disqualify submissions at our discretion if they violate these Terms or the spirit of the awards.

We also reserve the right to disqualify entries or revoke awards if fraud, vote manipulation, misrepresentation, or other unethical behavior is suspected.

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Links to Other Websites

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Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Creative Cosplays.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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Termination

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We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

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Indemnification

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You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Creative Cosplays, its owners, partners, affiliates, contractors, volunteers, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.

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Limitation of Liability

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In no event shall Creative Cosplays, nor its directors, partners, employees, contractors, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of the Service.

This includes, but is not limited to, issues related to submissions, voting, technical errors, service interruptions, third-party conduct, or unauthorized access to content.

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Disclaimer

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Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that results from participation will meet your expectations.

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Exclusions

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Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so portions of these Terms may not apply to you.

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Governing Law

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These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

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Changes to These Terms

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We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice before the new Terms take effect.

By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the information provided on the website.

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