Welcome to Alpha 8 Awards. By using our website and participating in our competition, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
The Alpha 8 Awards is open to all photographers worldwide, regardless of age or nationality. Employees of Anuja Lavan Photography Academy and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
Participants must submit their photographs in accordance with the rules outlined on the website. Only one photograph per participant is allowed, and all submissions must be original works that have not been published elsewhere or awarded in previous competitions.
By submitting your photograph to the Alpha 8 Awards, you affirm that the photo is your original work and that you hold the necessary rights to the image. You retain full copyright ownership of your submission. However, by entering the competition, you grant Alpha 8 Awards the right to use, reproduce, and display your photograph for promotional purposes, including on the website, social media, exhibitions, and other media outlets, without further compensation.
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of qualified judges selected by Anuja Lavan Photography Academy. Judging criteria include creativity, technical quality, and adherence to the competition theme. The judges' decisions are final and binding.
The winners of the Alpha 8 Awards will receive prizes as listed on the website. Prizes are non-transferable, and no cash or other alternatives will be offered unless stated. The winners will be notified by email, and prizes will be awarded at the Alpha 8 Awards Ceremony.
Alpha 8 Awards reserves the right to disqualify any participant who is found to have violated the terms and conditions of the competition, including submitting plagiarized content, manipulating votes, or engaging in unethical behavior.
Alpha 8 Awards and Anuja Lavan Photography Academy are not responsible for any technical issues that may affect the submission or judging process, including but not limited to lost, delayed, corrupted, or misdirected entries. By entering the competition, participants agree to release and hold harmless Alpha 8 Awards and its organizers from any claims or damages arising from participation in the contest.
Alpha 8 Awards reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the competition at any time due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants of changes.
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka. Any disputes arising from this competition will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sri Lanka.