Creativity Festival allow all of us to share and show love to the UAE in its 53rd National Day via sharing Videos or Pictures or Paints about UAE Society, Culture or Sustainability.
By submitting a video to the YallaFestival (Creative Festival), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read these carefully before submitting your artwork.
Artwork means your video/s and/or Picture/s and or Paints
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Eligibility
1.1. YallaFestival is open to participants of all ages and nationalities, unless otherwise specified.
1.2. Submitted artworks must be original works created by the entrant(s), and the entrant(s) must have the full rights and permissions to submit the video for consideration.
1.3. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of the YallaFestival organizers, sponsors, or partners are not eligible to participate.
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Artwork Submission Guidelines
2.1. Videos:
2.1.1must be submitted through the designated platform portal provided by the festival through www.yallafestival online form site.
2.1.2 The video must be in one of the following formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, or any other format specified on the submission page.
2.1.3 The maximum duration for each video is 10 mins. Videos exceeding this limit may be disqualified unless an exception is granted by the YallaFestival organizers.
2.1.4 Each participant may submit a maximum of 7 entries. Submitting more than the allowed number of videos may result in disqualification of all entries.
2.1.5 Submissions must be received by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
2.2. Pictures and Paints:
2.2.1must be submitted through the designated platform portal provided by the festival through www.yallafestival online form site.
2.2.2 The video must be in one of the following formats: Jpeg/jpg,png,gif, or any other format specified on the submission page.
2.1.3 Each participant may submit a maximum of 7 entries. Submitting more than the allowed number of videos may result in disqualification of all entries.
2.1.4 Submissions must be received by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
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Content Requirements
3.1. Submitted videos must not contain any material that is offensive, defamatory, sexually explicit, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable. YallaFestival reserves the right to reject any submissions that violate this condition.
3.2. Artworks must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and rights of publicity. Entrants must ensure that they have secured the necessary rights and permissions for any third-party music, images, or other content included in the video.
3.3. Artworks must not promote any illegal activities or be in violation of any applicable laws.
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Rights and Permissions
4.1. By submitting a video to the YallaFestival, you grant the YallaFestival and its organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to screen, display, distribute, and promote the video in connection with the Festival, including promotional materials and online platforms.
4.2. The YallaFestival may use stills, clips, or excerpts from the submitted video for promotional purposes (including but not limited to social media, websites, and press materials).
4.3. Entrants retain ownership of the submitted videos but agree that the YallaFestival may use their videos as part of festival-related activities and promotions.
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Judging and Selection
5.1. Submitted videos will be reviewed and judged by a panel of YallaFestival -appointed judges based on creativity, originality, technical quality, and adherence to the Festival’s theme (if applicable).
5.2. Decisions made by the judging panel are final and not subject to appeal. Entrants will not receive feedback on their submissions.
5.3. Selected artworks will be featured as part of the YallaFestival’s official lineup, which may include live screenings, virtual screenings, and/or online distribution.
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Prizes and Awards
6.1. The YallaFestival may offer prizes or awards to selected artworks, which will be specified on the YallaFestival’s website or submission page.
6.2. Prizes are non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions or cash alternatives will be provided unless otherwise stated by the YallaFestival organizers.
6.3. In the event of a prize being awarded to a group or team, the prize will be delivered to the individual identified as the main point of contact during the submission process. The YallaFestival will not be responsible for the division of the prize among team members.
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Disqualification
7.1. The YallaFestival reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these terms and conditions.
7.2. Artworks containing any form of fraud, deception, or misrepresentation of the creators or content will be disqualified.
7.3. Entrants who attempt to disrupt the submission process or interfere with the operation of the YallaFestival in any way may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the YallaFestival stival organizers.
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Liability
8.1. YallaFestival, its organizers, sponsors, and partners will not be responsible for any technical malfunctions, interruptions, or errors in the submission or processing.
8.2. By submitting an artwork, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the YallaFestival and its organizers from any claims, liabilities, losses, or damages arising from participation in the YallaFestival or acceptance of any prize.
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Privacy
9.1. By submitting your artwork, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information by the YallaFestival in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This information will only be used for the purposes of the YallaFestival.
9.2. The YallaFestival will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as necessary for the administration of the Festival or as required by law.
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Amendments
10.1. YallaFestival reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Any updates or changes will be posted on the YallaFestival official website and will be binding on all participants from the date of publication.
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Governing Law
11.1. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [UAE]. Any disputes arising from the submission process or participation in YallaFestival will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the UAE.
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Prohibited Content
12.1. Submissions must not contain any material that is:
– Sexually explicit or suggestive in nature.
– Racially insensitive, discriminatory, or promoting hate speech.
– Politically charged or promoting political agendas.
– Related to or promoting any religion, religious views, or belief systems.
– Direct or indirect insult to public figures, political figures, country symbols, or the country’s heritage and culture.
12.2. YallFestival reserves the right to disqualify any video that, in its sole discretion, contains or promotes content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to the YallaFestival values and community standards.
Any content which is against UAE rules and regulations and/or Culture may expose you to legal accountability without any responsibility or responsibility on YallaFestival.
By submitting a video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.