ENA superstar, online music competition
Competition period: submission of entries
Start date: May 12, 2021
End date: June 12, 2021
Competition period: preliminary review/selection and notification of potential finalists
Start date: June 13, 2021
End date: June 20, 2021
Competition period: Finalists need to pre-record the scene (remote shooting and submit to the sponsor)
Start Date: On or around June 21, 2021
End date: July 20, 2021
Competition period: final performance review/selection of the grand prize winners
Start date: July 31, 2021, Hong Kong time (the actual date for the final performance review is to be determined and will be provided to potential finalists at the time of notification)
End date: August 1, 2021 Hong Kong time
Sponsor:
Ena Factory
Organizer:
Feiteng Music Center Co., Ltd.
The competition is free of charge. All expenses have been paid by Ena Factory.
For the avoidance of doubt, the role of partners in the competition is limited to the circumstances described in these terms and conditions, and each partner and sponsor is an independent entity, and each party is not the legal entity of the other party for any purpose Representatives, partners or agents.
Only legal residents of Australia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam who are 13 years old or above can participate.
[If you are a minor in the jurisdiction where you live, please be sure to obtain permission from your parents or legal guardian before participating in the competition].
1. Game schedule.
Competition period: submission of entries
Start date: May 12, 2021, Hong Kong time
End date: June 12, 2021 Hong Kong time
Competition period: preliminary review/selection and notification of potential finalists
Start date: June 13, 2021 Hong Kong time
End date: June 20, 2021, Hong Kong time
Competition period: Finalists need to pre-record the scene (remote shooting and submit to the sponsor)
Start Date: On or around June 21, 2021
End date: July 20, 2021, Hong Kong time
Competition period: final performance review/selection of the grand prize winners
Start date: July 31, 2021, Hong Kong time (the actual date for the final performance review is to be determined and will be provided to potential finalists at the time of notification)
End date: August 1, 2021 Hong Kong time
Competition period: live date of the virtual concert and announcement of the grand prize winners
Start date: September 9, 2021 (the actual date is to be determined and will be provided to potential finalists at the time of notification)
(Sponsors reserve the right to reschedule the above dates or possibly postpone one or more of the above dates by posting a notice with corresponding effect on the competition website (defined in Rule 3 below). Such arrangement changes may include one or two rounds of judging And the live date of the virtual concert).
(Sponsors reserve the right to reschedule the above dates or possibly postpone one or more of the above dates by posting relevant notices on the competition website (defined in Rule 3 below). Such arrangement changes may include one or two rounds of judging and virtual singing Live broadcast date).
The sponsor’s computer is the official clock of the competition.
Countries or regions other than Australia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam will provide their own version of the game at the same time as this game. The competition version of each country/region is completely independent of competitions provided by other countries/regions. Even though the final concerts of this competition and the final concerts of other competitions may be watched by online viewers living in any country, each competition will arrange individual awards according to its own official rules.
Only available in Australia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. It is invalid in other places prohibited by law.
2. Competition qualifications.
The following persons are not eligible to participate in the competition:
(a) Employees, officers and directors of the sponsor, its parent company, associated company, subsidiary, department, affiliate and agent or any record company or music streaming service provider;
(b) The immediate family members (parents, children, brothers and sisters, spouses) of any category (a) person, regardless of where they live; and
(c) Any member of the same family of any (a) person, whether related or not.
3. How to participate.
(A) Go to the competition website of the country/region where you live ("the competition website").
Follow the published instructions, fill in the "Musician Profile" section of the entry form and provide all necessary contact information, including name, place of residence, email address, Instagram account (if any), and enter as a solo artist or band ( And stage name or band name (if any and applicable)).
(B) Then, fill in the "About Songs" section of the entry form, including your/band’s music type, the name of the original song created by you/band, and finally email a youtube/cloud link to the video to show you/band’s performance Two original songs from. The original song and the "Introduction to the Musician" and "About the Song" section of the entry form will constitute your/band's entry.
(C) If any content in the "Introduction to Musician" and "About Song" of the entry form is not in Chinese, please provide its Chinese translation.
(D) If the contestant is a band:
(1) The individual who submits entries on behalf of the band ("band leader")** declares and warrants that: (i) he has full authority to act as the only and exclusive representative of the band to participate in the competition; and (ii) he has Provide a copy of these official rules for all other band members to read carefully.
(2) The name of each band member (and band leader) and the musical instruments played by these band members (and band leader) must be indicated in the entry form for each original song (as a band entry) according to the prompts; and
(3) Band members (including the band leader) cannot belong to more than one (1) band, nor can they participate as solo artists and band members, regardless of whether the band member/band leader performs one (1) song or two of the band. First song.
**If a minor is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, he is his parent or legal guardian.
When submitting a video performance of a song as an entry, the entrant (if it is a band, the band leader represents himself and other members of the band; and if the entrant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, he is his parent (Or legal guardian) declares and warrants that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, all submitted songs are entirely original works, and no other songs, stories, poems or other literary or artistic works are copied in whole or in part. Without restricting the above regulations in any way, cover versions/reproductions of other musicians’ songs and/or any model (including but not limited to lyrics) of other musicians’ songs are not allowed. Violation of the above regulations will result in automatic disqualification.
When registering, you (or your parent/guardian if you are a minor in the jurisdiction where you live) confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these official rules. Please do not participate in the competition without reading the official rules in advance.
4. Restrictions on entries.
(A) Participating in this competition means that the contestant (if it is a band, the band leader represents himself and other members of the band; and if the contestant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, his parents or The legal guardian) agrees to these official rules and all judges' rulings, which are final and binding in all aspects and cannot be appealed.
(B) Each song submitted must not exceed five (5) minutes in length. The submitted music repertoire must be original and performed by the contestant. It is not allowed to submit cover versions of any music or songs.
(C) The film should only show you (or the band leader and other band members if the contestant is a band) performing an original song. If the song is not a Chinese song, it must be accompanied by subtitles.
(D) Songs and videos must meet all technical specifications listed on the competition website. Although the solo artist/band leader should try their best to achieve the best sound quality of the song, it is clearly reminded that the solo artist/band leader should not rely too much on equalization ("EQ") and/or compression when making songs.
(E) Entries must be received before the end of the submission period; all parts of the entries must be submitted at the same time. The entries are not allowed to be submitted in separate sections or separately.
(F) Each solo artist/band can only have at most one (1) entry (including mandatory main songs, optional secondary songs and optional performance videos). Violation of the entry restriction will result in acceptance of only the first entry; however, if the sponsor has the sole discretion to determine repeated, serious or flagrant violations of the entry restriction, all entries of the solo artist/band will be declared invalid, and The solo artist/band will be disqualified from the competition. (For the avoidance of doubt, if a band is disqualified, the band leader and all members of the band (whether they perform one [1] or two songs) cannot be used as a solo artist or as a member of [another] band Members participate in the competition. According to rule 11 below, this type of behavior also constitutes interference.
(G) The sponsor will confirm receipt of the entry. Any such confirmation does not constitute any statement regarding the eligibility of the competition, the notification of the selection of solo artists/bands as potential finalists, nor is it binding on sponsors in other respects.
(H) Proof of submission of entries does not constitute proof of receipt of entries in the competition or proof of participation.
(I) Entries cannot be modified, revised or supplemented after the submission period of the entries. The solo artist/band leader must ensure that they are completely satisfied with the film/song (and other components of the entry form) before submitting it as a competition entry.
(J) If solo artists/band leaders use mobile devices to submit their entries, standard message and data fees and/or wireless internet fees may be charged. Owners/registered users of mobile devices (whether they are solo artists/band leaders or third parties) may be charged by their wireless operators for submitting entries. Before using a mobile device to participate in the competition, the wireless operator’s pricing plan should be reviewed. Wireless Internet may not be available in all regions. (If the solo artist/band leader or a third party is a minor in the jurisdiction where they reside, the parent or legal guardian of that person must review the wireless operator’s pricing plan before the solo artist/band leader submits the entry ).
5. Restrictions on other entries-content
If the sponsor’s sole discretion determines that the song and/or any accompanying materials (including but not limited to the film) do not fully meet the following requirements (if applicable), the entry will be declared invalid and will not be accepted:
(A) Contains materials that may infringe on others' trademarks or copyrights or other intellectual property rights;
(B) Contains a name or nickname or a symbol or image associated with another person (living or deceased), unless the person has consented to it ‡;
(C) Contains that may be or may be deemed to be insulting, abusive, inciting violence, threats, intimidation, obscenity, inflammatory, explicit, profane, offensive, harassing, derogatory, degrading, defamatory at the sponsor's sole discretion , Harmful, discriminatory, illegal, or infringing other’s privacy images;
(D) The song and/or film contains any unsigned performers (including band members who are not listed in the entry form submitted by the band leader for band entries);
(E) Contains previously released music, lyrics or other content, including but not limited to music, lyrics or other content posted/broadcasted on the Internet or social media (except for solo artists/bands self-published/broadcasters) ；
(F) Contains music, lyrics or other content that degrades or damages the goodwill and/or business reputation of the sponsor, its brand or its affiliates; or defamatory, insulting or slanderous.
‡Sponsors have the sole discretion to choose the participant as a potential finalist and/or award prizes after the participant has provided sufficient evidence of consent at the request of the sponsor and without compensation.
6. Grant rights in entries
In exchange for the opportunity to participate in the competition, as a valid and valuable consideration (hereby confirm receipt of the consideration and its sufficiency):
(A) The solo artist/band leader (the leader represents himself and the band; and if the contestant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, his parent or legal guardian) grants the sponsor and its designated person a non- Proprietary, irrevocable, perpetual, global, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable rights and licenses for all purposes related to the competition in any way, any and all distribution channels known or designed in the future Use, perform, exhibit, copy and/or otherwise use its entries (ie the performance of the film and the songs in it) and (if certified as a finalist) its performance at the final concert in, venues or media , No further notice or compensation will be given to the solo artist/band leader (for the certified finalists, except for the finalists award). Finalists can choose to sign an exclusive digital distribution agreement for not less than one (1) year with their partners (but the finalists do not conflict with any third party), and agree to the terms and conditions decided by the partners; and the partners enjoy Proprietary, irrevocable, perpetual, global, royalty-free, transferable, and sub-licensable rights and licenses to use, perform, display, copy and/or in any way known or designed in the future Take advantage of the winning tracks of the finalists.
(B) The solo artist/band leader (the leader represents himself and the band; and if the contestant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, his parent or legal guardian) shall be awarded to sponsors and partners and their The agency permits the use, processing and storage of any and all personal data for the stated purposes (including marketing purposes of partners) in accordance with the applicable privacy statement of sponsors and partners, without prior notice or compensation.
(C) Solo artist/band leader (the leader represents himself and the band; and if the contestant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, his parent or legal guardian)
(1) Give up any "author's moral rights" or similar natural ownership that the contestant may have in the entry and (if certified as a finalist) in his performance in the final concert; and
(2) At the request of the sponsor, agree to execute any other documents to realize, record or improve the rights granted by this rule of this official rule; and, as far as the band leader is concerned, we shall do our utmost to assist the sponsor to ensure that the band Other members who execute these other documents will not be compensated in any form (except for the finalist award for certified finalists).
(D) The solo artist/band leader (the band leader represents himself and the band; and if he is a minor in the jurisdiction where he lives, his parent or legal guardian) further understand and agree:
(1) Sponsors and other members of the judging panel have extensive access to ideas, stories, designs and other literary/art materials submitted to them or internally developed by external sources, and such ideas/story/design/literature/art The materials may compete or be similar (or even the same) as the entry, and the sponsor and other members of the judging team will not treat the solo artist/band leader (if the contestant is a band, any member of the band; and if the contestant resides in his If the jurisdiction is a minor, he shall bear any responsibility for his parent or legal guardian) or any third party related to it; and
(2) Sponsors and other members of the judging panel will not treat the solo artist/band leader (if the participant is a band, or any member of the band; and if the participant is a minor in the jurisdiction where he resides, he will be Parents or legal guardians) shall bear the confidentiality or other fiduciary responsibilities related to the entries.
If you are a minor in the jurisdiction where you live, please read the privacy statement carefully with your parents or legal guardian.
7. Determine the finalists and winners
(1) Preliminary judging:
(1) All eligible entries will be evaluated by a preliminary judging panel composed of representatives of Vans including musicians endorsing ENA products and representatives from Flight Music Centre Ltd.
(2) Entries with the highest score of five (5) points will enter the final performance judging, but must undergo qualification verification. However, if the sponsor has the sole discretion to determine that the number of eligible and qualified entries received is insufficient, the sponsor reserves the right to enter the final performance review for entries with less than five (5) points; and in this case, the sponsor The business is not liable for any liability under any legal theory.
(B) Notification and certification of potential finalists:
(1) Potential finalists (ie solo artist or band leader, as the case may be) will be notified via email. If the potential finalist is a solo artist, he must fill in, sign and return the participant’s qualification declaration, disclaimer and public release affidavit (if legal); if the potential finalist is a band, the band leader must fill in , Sign and return the participant qualification declaration, disclaimer and public release affidavit (if legal), and each member of the band must fill in, sign and return the band membership declaration, disclaimer and public release affidavit (if legal ). The participant's declaration and band member's declaration (if applicable) must be returned within two (2) days from the date of notification (or the shorter time specified in the notification). If the potential finalist is a minor (whether it is a solo artist/band leader/band member), the participant's declaration or band member's declaration (if applicable) must be signed on their behalf by their parents or legal guardians.
(2) The sponsor reserves the right to impose conditions on the qualifications of the finalists based on the background investigation results of the solo artist/band leader/band member. If the sponsor has the sole discretion to determine that the background investigation reveals a criminal or unethical crime or immorality that adversely affects the goodwill and/or business reputation of the sponsor, partner, its brand or its affiliates, or defames, insults, or slanders the sponsor or partner Or other behaviors, the contestant will be disqualified without any form of compensation. In addition, if the solo artist/band leader/all other band members do not agree to conduct a background check or do not cooperate with the relevant background check, the contestant will be disqualified without any form of compensation. If the qualification is disqualified, the finalist award and the chance to win the grand prize will be deprived, and alternative potential finalists can be selected according to the above regulations (if time permits).
(3) If the above paragraph (1) is not complied with; if the sponsor is unable to contact the potential finalist (i.e. solo artist or band leader) for any reason (including emails classified as "spam"), As the case may be); or, if the sponsor determines that the potential finalist (in the case of the band, the band leader or any member of the band) is not eligible or otherwise violates this official rule, the potential finalist Participants will be disqualified, finalist awards and the chance to win a grand prize will be deprived, and alternative potential finalists can be selected according to the above regulations (if time permits).
(C) Final performance:
(1) Each certified finalist must submit a second different film that records the two (2) original songs he performed, which is the "final performance film". If the certified finalist is a band, only band members who perform one (1) or two songs in the certified finalist’s entry can perform the film in the final of the certified finalist In the show.
(2) The above restrictions on entries apply to final performance films, including rule 4 (if applicable, especially rules 4B, 4C and 4D), rule 5 and rule 6. If the final performance movie exceeds the ten (10) minute time limit, all subsequent content will be deleted from the ten (10) minute mark before it is played, and it will be included as part of the final concert. The time will be reserved by the sponsor.
(3) The sponsor will incorporate the final performance videos of all certified finalists into the final concert, which will be provided through the online event provided by the Zoom video conference call platform (the actual platform is to be determined and will be provided at the time of notification) Potential finalists), scheduled to be broadcast on December 8, 9, or 10, 2020. The actual date and time of the final concert is subject to the urgent conditions of production and will be determined by the sponsor at its sole discretion. The certified finalist (solo artist/band leader) will be notified of the actual time and date (if any) of the final concert. Notwithstanding the above regulations, the sponsor reserves the right to postpone or even cancel the final concert at its sole discretion by providing notice to the certified finalists. If the final concert is postponed, the sponsor shall not bear any responsibility except for the rescheduled date and time at its sole discretion; if the final concert is completely cancelled, the sponsor’s responsibility shall be limited to the private review Based on the final performance film, the grand prize winner is selected.
(4) The order of the final performance videos of the certified finalists in the final concert will be randomly determined by the sponsor. Before broadcasting the final performance video of each certified finalist, the sponsor will display the short provided by the certified finalist in the participant’s qualification statement, disclaimer and public affidavit (if legal) Resume information.
(5) The certified finalist (solo artist or band leader; the band leader acts for themselves and on behalf of the band; and if they are minors in their jurisdiction of residence, their parents or legal guardians) understand and Agree (a) The certified finals played during the final concert due to technical, programming, electronic or other restrictions, malfunctions or failures, non-compliance with regulations, defects and urgency that affect the production and/or broadcasting of the final concert The finalist’s performance film may be different from the content submitted by the certified finalist, and the sponsor shall be exempted from any and all responsibilities related to it and agreed to be protected from damage; and (b) certified The risk of playing the final performance film of the finalists shall be borne by the certified finalists (as shown in their entries).
(6) The certified finalist with the highest score in the final concert is the grand prize winner.
(7) The performance of the certified finalists at the final concert will be evaluated by a judging panel composed of ENA representatives.
(8) The grand prize winner will be announced at the end of the final concert.
(D) Review procedure:
(1) In the two rounds of judging, the performances of eligible entries/certified finalists will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
(a) The entries/performances are in line with ENA's philosophy and brand culture [20%];
(b) Originality, including spiritual and creative expression [30%];
(c) Stage performance and vitality [30%]; and
(d) Technical score, including lyricism, musical instrument and production value of the film/song [20%].
For the two rounds of judging, the evaluation of the entries will be conducted in Costa Mesa, California (and/or other locations chosen by the sponsor at their sole discretion).
(2) In the case of a tie (unlikely), a new member will be added to the applicable judging panel, and the score made by him will determine the winner.
(3) The lists of the results of the two rounds of judging are confidential and proprietary to the sponsor, and will not be disclosed to contestants/certified finalists or other members of the public.
8. Prizes.
(A) Champion
The total approximate retail value of the grand prize does not include the benefits provided by the partner: 1,500 (USD) (if the actual value of the grand prize is less than this amount and/or there is a conflict between the grand prize winner and its obligations to any third party, the sponsor and Partners will not give the grand prize winner any substitute rewards or benefits in exchange for the rights waived by the grand prize winner or additional supplements to the difference in value).
(B) Grand Prize: COVID-19/Coronavirus
Grand Prize winner (if it is a band, the band leader and all band members participating in the Grand Prix tour) and any minor winners/band leaders/parents/legal guardians of band members (as guests to accompany any such minors) Parents/legal guardians of people participating in reward travel; “guests”) respectively understand and agree that since COVID-19/coronavirus epidemic/pandemic is an infectious disease that has no known vaccine and is highly contagious, the travel itself It is dangerous; and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the above-mentioned individuals bear all or part of any and all risks of illness or injury arising directly or indirectly from reward travel. In the absence of restrictions, the winner/guest clearly admitted that despite the safety precautions taken by airlines, hotel properties, concerts and other venues, and other travel-related service providers, they may still be infected with COVID-19/ Coronavirus and/or infect others, even if they are asymptomatic. In addition, the winners/guests understand and agree that in order to cope with the economic and/or social conditions caused by COVID-19/coronavirus, sponsors may be forced to modify, postpone or even cancel the grand prize trip completely, or even give limited advance notice (such as Have). The winners/guests further understand and agree that the sponsor has not purchased any travel or other insurance for them in connection with the grand prize trip. In all cases, the winners/guests may release the sponsors, partners’ managers and representatives (and to the extent applicable) (and other released entities listed in Rule 10 below), in whole or in part, directly Or indirectly due to any and all liabilities arising from award travel and agree to protect them from damage; and in any case, sponsors, partner managers and representatives (and to the extent applicable) (and rule 10 below) Other relieved entities listed in the responsibilities of the winners do not exceed the approximate retail value of the above-mentioned grand prize travel, and the sponsors, partners’ managers and representatives (and to the extent applicable) (and other relieved Responsible entity) shall not be liable for any guest.
(D) In terms of finalist awards and grand prizes:
(1) If the winner is a band, the sponsor shall fulfill its obligation to award the finalist award and grand prize (if applicable) to the band leader. (According to paragraph 7, the band leader understands and agrees that it may be taxed on the value of the finalist award or the total value of the finalist award and the grand prize [as the case may be]). The sponsor shall not bear any and all responsibilities related to the band leader’s failure to share the prize and/or information related to the award; and in this case, the band member has recourse against the band leader only.
(2) If the winner is a minor in their jurisdiction of residence (including if the band leader is a minor), their parents or legal guardians may be awarded the prize on their behalf.
(3) No prizes (except sponsors) may be replaced due to the inability to obtain the prizes for any reason, and the replacement of the prizes is only allowed when it is replaced with a prize of equivalent or higher value.
(4) Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted by the grantee.
(5) Prizes cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash or points (the only exception is the prizes part of the gift card, and only in the case of cash exchange as required by applicable laws).
(6) Unspecified expenses related to the acceptance and use of prizes are the sole responsibility of the winner; if the winner is a band, it includes all band members. As far as the grand prize is concerned, the aforementioned fees include any and all unspecified expenses related to the location of the grand prize.
(7) All taxes levied on the value of the prizes are solely the responsibility of the winner.
10. Exemption of liability.
(A) Under legal circumstances, the winner (if it is a band, the band leader (to the maximum allowable range, representing himself and other members of the band); and if he is a minor in his jurisdiction of residence, Parents or legal guardians) Once they accept the prizes, they agree that sponsors, partners and their designated personnel will permanently use their names, portraits, photos, voices, biographical information, images and other personal/identity signs for advertising /Promotional/Trade purposes without providing further compensation or notice. If the band, the band leader (for minors in their jurisdiction of residence, their parents or legal guardians) further agree to do business as required by the sponsors and partners without further compensation. On reasonable efforts, all band members have been granted similar rights.
(B) The contestant (if it is a band, the band leader (to the maximum allowable range, on behalf of himself and other members of the band); and if he is a minor in his jurisdiction of residence, his parents or statutory Guardian) Once participating in the competition, sponsors, partners, their parent companies, affiliated companies, branches, affiliates and affiliates, as well as directors, officers, agents, representatives, shareholders, employees, successors, and recipients of any of the foregoing organizations will be dismissed. Let the person, and Facebook, Inc./Instagram and Twitter, Inc. participate in the competition or accept, possess, receive or use/abuse any and all responsibilities arising from the prizes and agree to protect the aforementioned persons from damage. The aforementioned responsibilities include but are not limited to damage to the mobile device/computer (or the information/data stored on it) used by the contestant to participate in the competition and infringement of the copyright of the song or other intellectual property rights that the contestant informs the sponsors and partners of their original works Any claims of.
11. Entry conditions.
(A) Sponsors and their agencies are not responsible for entries that are late, lost, garbled, incomplete, inaccessible/blocked, destroyed, confused, misleading, delayed or damaged due to any reason, such entries The works are all invalid works; nor will they interfere with any technical, programming, electronic or other forms of errors/faults/failures in any aspect that interfere with the promotion/providing of the competition (including but not limited to the production and broadcast of the competition website or final concert. Accessibility and/or usability).
(B) If there is any inconsistency between the English version of this official rule and its translation, the English version shall prevail, and all aspects shall be regulated and controlled.
(C) The sponsor’s failure to implement any provision of this official rule under certain circumstances does not constitute a waiver of the provision.
(D) This promotion is by no means sponsored, supported or managed by Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or otherwise associated with it.
(E) Interfering with the competition and disrupting the expected operation of the competition or attempting to deceive sponsors in connection with the competition (including but not limited to any misrepresentation or misrepresentation of the originality of any song performed by the contestants or certified finalists) ) Will result in disqualification (if applicable); and the sponsor may prohibit any person determined to participate in such activities from participating in future sweepstakes or competitions, and/or seek legal sanctions against that person.
12. Force majeure.
Such as due to any reason beyond its control (including but not limited to war, invasion, domestic and foreign enemy actions, terrorist threats or actions, hostilities, civil unrest, war or rebellion (whether war is declared or not), lack of sufficient power, computer viruses / Loopholes, interference, fraud, natural disasters, materials, manufacturing capabilities or transportation or transportation facilities, disease, illness, epidemics or pandemics, government orders or laws, any federal, state or local government authority actions, national or regional emergencies , Strikes, riots, work stoppages or other industrial disputes, floods, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes or explosions or natural disasters (each "force majeure events"), sponsors have the sole discretion to decide whether the competition is delayed, obstructed, or impeded in whole or in part. The sponsor may cancel, modify or suspend the competition and make the prizes available for winning in a fair, appropriate and consistent manner in accordance with the official rules at the sole discretion of the sponsor. In this case, the sponsor will publish an announcement on the competition website to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, or notify the potential (or verified) finalists accordingly when appropriate.
13. Dispute resolution/choice of law.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the participant (if it is a band, the band leader (to the maximum permitted range, representing himself and other members of the band); and if he is a minor in his jurisdiction of residence, then For their parents or legal guardians) agree to:
a. Any and all disputes related to the competition or these official rules shall be governed by the internal substantive law of California (that is, the law/conflict of laws and regulations of the selected California or any other jurisdiction shall not be considered);
b. Participants are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the Central District of California, the Southern District Court, or the California State Court in Orange County, California;
c. Participant (if it is a band, the band leader (to the maximum allowable range, representing himself and other members of the band); and if he is a minor in his jurisdiction of residence, he is his parent or legal guardian ) Give up any right to change the trial venue or inconvenience to the court or similar;
d. Participants (or their parents or legal guardians if they are minors in their jurisdiction of residence) can file any lawsuit in their personal capacity (not as part of a class action), including, if the participant is a band, then Band members (including the band leader) file a lawsuit in their personal capacity;
e. Participants' recovery in any such litigation is limited to the actual expenses (if any) involved in participating in the competition, and expressly waive obtaining attorney fees and any and all damages (including special, compensation, punitive, and consequential damages) Damages).
If the foregoing or any other provisions of these official rules are ruled by a court of jurisdiction as invalid, illegal or unenforceable, they shall be replaced by effective, legal and enforceable alternative provisions that are closest to the original intention of the sponsor. The invalid/illegal/unenforceable provision of a provision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this official rule.