HELLO AWARDS

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the access, use, participation, and engagement with HELLO Awards, including but not limited to the Website, award nominations, sponsorships, registrations, events, promotional activities, digital platforms, and associated services. By using the Website or participating in HELLO Awards activities, users agree to comply with these Terms in their entirety.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Accessing or using HELLO Awards services constitutes unconditional acceptance of these Terms and all associated policies, procedures, guidelines, and legal notices published by HELLO Awards.

2. Eligibility

Participation in HELLO Awards programs is open to eligible individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, organizations, and entities meeting category-specific requirements.

HELLO Awards reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility at its sole discretion.

3. Nomination & Participation

Submission of nominations does not guarantee:

  • Shortlisting
  • Selection
  • Recognition
  • Event participation
  • Award conferral

All applications are subject to review, verification, evaluation, and approval processes.

4. Accuracy of Information

Applicants warrant that all submitted information, documents, declarations, and representations are accurate, lawful, complete, and authentic.

HELLO Awards reserves the right to reject or disqualify applications containing false, misleading, incomplete, or unverifiable information.

5. Payment Obligations

Participants agree to pay all applicable fees, contributions, sponsorship amounts, or charges within stipulated timelines.

Failure to complete payments may result in:

  • Suspension
  • Cancellation
  • Withdrawal of participation rights
  • Revocation of deliverables
6. Intellectual Property Rights

All trademarks, logos, branding assets, graphics, publications, designs, event materials, digital content, videos, photographs, and intellectual property associated with HELLO Awards shall remain the exclusive property of HELLO Awards.

Unauthorized usage, duplication, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

7. Event Modifications

HELLO Awards reserves the unrestricted right to:

  • Modify event schedules
  • Change venues
  • Alter categories
  • Amend deliverables
  • Postpone or cancel events
  • Replace speakers or jury members

These modifications may be made without prior notice or liability.

8. Media Consent

Participation constitutes irrevocable consent for photography, videography, recording, interviews, publication, and promotional usage.

9. Limitation of Liability

HELLO Awards shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of revenue
  • Reputation-related losses
  • Technical failures
  • Third-party service disruptions
  • Force majeure events
10. Termination Rights

HELLO Awards reserves the right to terminate or suspend participation in cases involving:

  • Misconduct
  • Fraud
  • Defamation
  • Policy violations
  • Reputational risk
  • Ethical concerns
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts in Tamil Nadu, India.