Contest Creation Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChatMini's Contest Creation Platform. These terms and conditions govern the creation, management, and participation in contests within the ChatMini community. By creating or participating in a contest, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully.

2. Eligibility to Create Contests

To create a contest on ChatMini, users must meet the following requirements:

• Account Standing: Must have a valid, active ChatMini account in good standing with no history of violations or suspensions.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent.
• Credit Requirements: Must possess sufficient credits to fund the contest prizes and any applicable platform fees.
• Community Guidelines: Must have demonstrated adherence to ChatMini's community guidelines and terms of service.
• Verification: May be required to complete identity verification for contests exceeding certain prize values.

3. Contest Creation Guidelines

When creating a contest, organizers must:

• Clear Rules: Provide clear, comprehensive rules including eligibility criteria, entry methods, judging criteria, and prize details.
• Fair Structure: Design contests that are fair, transparent, and provide equal opportunity for all eligible participants.
• Appropriate Content: Ensure contest themes, prizes, and requirements comply with ChatMini's content policies and community standards.
• Prize Commitment: Have sufficient credits deposited in escrow to cover all advertised prizes before the contest begins.
• Duration Limits: Set reasonable contest durations (minimum 24 hours, maximum 30 days unless approved otherwise).
• Participant Limits: May specify minimum and maximum participant numbers, subject to platform guidelines.

4. Prohibited Contest Types

The following types of contests are strictly prohibited:

• Contests involving illegal activities, gambling, or games of pure chance
• Contests requiring participants to share personal information beyond what's necessary
• Contests promoting hate speech, discrimination, violence, or harmful content
• Contests that violate intellectual property rights or privacy laws
• Contests involving inappropriate, adult, or offensive content
• Pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing disguised as contests
• Contests that exploit, abuse, or manipulate other users

5. Prize Management

• Escrow System: All prizes must be deposited in ChatMini's secure escrow system before contest launch.
• Prize Types: Prizes may include ChatMini credits, gifts, services, or other items as approved by the platform.
• Distribution: Prizes must be distributed within 48 hours of contest conclusion and winner announcement.
• Taxes and Fees: Contest creators are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable tax laws. Platform fees may apply based on contest size and prize value.
• No Substitution: Prizes cannot be substituted or exchanged for cash equivalent unless explicitly stated in contest rules.

6. Contest Moderation and Enforcement

ChatMini reserves the right to:

• Review and approve all contests before they go live
• Monitor ongoing contests for compliance with these terms
• Remove, modify, or suspend contests that violate platform policies
• Intervene in disputes between contest creators and participants
• Forfeit prizes held in escrow if the contest is cancelled due to creator violation
• Take disciplinary action against creators who abuse the contest system

7. Winner Selection and Announcement

• Fair Selection: Winners must be selected fairly and transparently according to the stated rules and criteria.
• Timely Announcement: Winners must be announced within 72 hours of contest conclusion.
• Verification: Winners may be required to verify their identity and eligibility before receiving prizes.
• Public Recognition: Winner announcements will be posted publicly within the contest page and may be featured in community feeds.
• Dispute Resolution: Any disputes regarding winner selection must be resolved according to ChatMini's dispute resolution process.

8. Contest Cancellation and Refunds

• Creator Cancellation: Contests may be cancelled by creators before the start time with full refund of escrowed prizes, minus any platform fees.
• After Start: Contests cannot be cancelled after they begin unless approved by ChatMini' administration.
• Platform Cancellation: If ChatMini' cancels a contest due to policy violations, prizes may be forfeited or redistributed to participants.
• Technical Issues: In case of technical failures preventing fair contest execution, ChatMini' will work with creators to reschedule or provide appropriate remedies.

9. Creator Responsibilities

Contest creators are responsible for:

• Ensuring all contest information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date
• Responding to participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Monitoring contest activity and reporting any suspicious behavior
• Maintaining records of contest entries, judging, and winner selection
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction
• Providing customer support to participants during and after the contest

10. Participant Rights

Contest participants have the right to:

• Access complete contest rules and requirements before entering
• Fair and equal treatment in contest judging and winner selection
• Report concerns or violations to ChatMini moderation team
• Request clarification on contest rules from the creator
• Withdraw their entry before the contest conclusion (if permitted by contest rules)
• Dispute decisions through ChatMini's resolution process

11. Intellectual Property

• Contest Content: Creators retain ownership of their contest concepts, branding, and materials.
• Submissions: Participants retain ownership of their contest entries unless otherwise specified in contest rules.
• License Grant: By creating a contest, creators grant ChatMini' a license to display, promote, and administer the contest on the platform.
• Rights Usage: Creators must specify how they intend to use participant submissions and obtain necessary permissions.

12. Liability and Disclaimers

• Platform Role: ChatMini' acts as a facilitator for contests and is not responsible for the conduct of contest creators or participants.
• Creator Liability: Contest creators are solely liable for their contests, including any legal claims, damages, or disputes arising from them.
• No Guarantees: ChatMini does not guarantee contest success, participant numbers, or any specific outcomes.
• Dispute Resolution: ChatMini' provides dispute resolution services but is not liable for any losses incurred by creators or participants.

13. Data and Privacy

Contest creators and participants must:

• Comply with ChatMini's Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws
• Only collect participant data that is necessary for contest administration
• Not share, sell, or misuse participant information
• Delete participant data when it is no longer needed
• Inform participants of any data collection and usage in contest rules

14. Platform Fees

ChatMini may charge fees for contest creation and administration:

• Service Fee: A percentage-based fee on total prize value (typically 5-10%)
• Processing Fee: Transaction fees for prize distribution
• Premium Features: Optional enhanced visibility and promotional tools at additional cost
• Fee Disclosure: All applicable fees will be clearly disclosed before contest creation

15. Amendments and Updates

ChatMini reserves the right to modify these Contest Creation Terms at any time. Creators will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the contest creation feature constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Active contests will remain governed by the terms in effect at the time of their creation.

16. Termination

ChatMini may terminate or suspend contest creation privileges for:

• Repeated violations of these terms or community guidelines
• Fraudulent activity or attempts to manipulate the contest system
• Failure to distribute prizes or fulfill contest obligations
• Abuse of the platform or harm to the community
• Legal requirements or court orders

17. Contact and Support

For questions, concerns, or support regarding contest creation:

18. Acknowledgment

By creating a contest on ChatMini, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Contest Creation Terms and Conditions, as well as ChatMini's general Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.