TERMS & CONDITIONS - Top Model UK 2010
1. ELIGIBILITY:
1.1 - Each Entrant must (at the discretion of Top Model UK):
be female and aged 15 years, or over, as at 12th March 2010 (30 years or over for Classic category). All Under 18's require guardian or parental consent to enter. Under 16's must have an allotted chaperone.be a minimum height of 5'7"/170cm.hold a valid British passport or UK/Eire citizenship OR be of proven UK permanent residency. (Study Visas or Short Term Visas are not accepted)read the Terms & Conditions of entry, agree to the said, and complete the information required on the Entry Form fully and accurately.
1.2 - Entrants must not:
have any serious criminal conviction (at the organisers discretion).have been in any way involved in any illegal or immoral activities including but not limited to prostitution or use of drugs.
1.3 - There is no upper age limit and Entrants may be single, married, divorced and may have borne children.
1.4 - Participation in TOP MODEL UK will require Entrants to wear bikini or lingerie.
2. BEHAVIOUR:
2.1 - All Entrants are required to conduct themselves in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner. Any failure by the Entrant or any Supporter to maintain a standard of behaviour and decorum acceptable to the Organisers may lead to disqualification of the Entrant and ejection of the Entrant and her Supporters from the venue at which any audition, event or show is being held.
2.2 - All Entrants are required to be present throughout at such rehearsals, training sessions, photographic opportunities etc as the Organisers may require.
2.3 - Supporters (including hairdressers or make-up artists) may be permitted to accompany Entrants backstage only with the permission of the Organisers and subject to such rules as may be agreed between the Organisers and the operators of the venue at which any audition, event or show is taking place.
3. ENTRY SPONSORSHIP:
3.1 - If an Entrant is short-listed and subsequently selected for a place in the TOP MODEL UK national Grand Final, the Entrant is required to secure or raise their own personal sponsorship for their Grand Final place. Sponsorship can be obtained from either; corporate or local businesses, family businesses, companies, professional organisations, groups of friends, family, etc, or can be paid by the Entrant herself. Grand Finalist sponsorship for 2010 remains the same as 2008 and 2009 at £150 and includes 2 Show tickets to the value of £75, in addition to the general benefits. A Grand Finalists Sponsor, or the Grand Finalist, will receive the following, as part of their sponsorship;
The sponsor will have their name or logo, web link and/or brief biography prominently positioned on the Grand Finalists personal page of the TOP MODEL UK website (Average 10,000+ hits per month (2008-2009)).The sponsor will receive 2 (two) STANDARD tickets as part of their sponsorship. Sponsors STANDARD tickets can be upgraded to VIP at any time by paying the difference between the ticket levels.The Sponsored model will receive a branded TOP MODEL UK t-shirt/casting top and any other such TOP MODEL UK merchandise that may be available, from the event organisers or event sponsors, for use before, during and after the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final event.Full advice and guidance, catwalk and show training will also be given.
3.2 - Payment of the Grand Finalist Sponsorship will only become due at the time of an entrant being accepted as a Grand Finalist for the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final, and not before. Sponsorship cheques must be presented at the short-list interviews but payments will not be banked unless the individual short-listed is subsequently selected for a grand final place. Should a short-listed entrant not be selected for a grand final place, the sponsorship cheque will be returned to them. The Entrant will provide TOP MODEL UK with the full contact details, name and address of their sponsor. Failure of a short-listed Entrant to present their payment for sponsorship, or of the Entrant to secure sponsorship, will result in the next short-listed Grand Finalist being offered a place and the offer of a place to the original Entrant in to the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final will be withdrawn. Sponsorship payments are non refundable, once qualification for a Grand Final place has been confirmed in writing, by post or e-mail, by TOP MODEL UK.
3.3 - For purposes of misrepresentation and to protect the Entrant, the event organisers must be kept informed of an entrants sponsorship progress at all times and all financial matters should be conducted via TOP MODEL UK.
4. ENTRANT OBLIGATIONS & COMMITMENTS:
4.1 - The Entrant, if accepted for the Grand Final event, agrees to fulfill a minimum of ONE media related or pre-show event commitment as required by the TOP MODEL UK event Organisers. Any such events will be advised to the Entrant with a minimum of 7 days notice, where possible. Entrants are advised that any such requests should be taken with the utmost attempt at commitment as all such requests will relate to the increased profile of the Entrant and their participation in the TOP MODEL UK event.
4.2 - The Entrant, if accepted for the Grand Final event, agrees to be available for the entire day of the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final event for rehearsals, make-up and styling, dressing, conference, etc, with relevant times to be advised with a minimum of 14 days notice beforehand.
4.3 - The Entrant, if accepted for the Grand Final event and only if required to do so, agrees to provide the three or four outfits that the Entrant will use to participate in the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final, unless alternative arrangements are made by TOP MODEL UK for sponsored clothing by a third party, or parties.
4.4 - The Entrant, if accepted for the TOP MODEL UK Grand Final, agrees to the purchasing/selling of a minimum of 4 Grand Final tickets, of any category, to family members, friends, supporters, sponsors or third parties, in order to provide a minimum and fair level of support for each model entrant and in order to maximise fundraising potential for the event. Additional tickets, of any category, can be purchased, if required.
4.5 - For Television & General Media purposes, the Entrant, if accepted for the Grand Final event, agrees that any images of the Entrant submitted as part of the Entrant’s application, or any images produced in relation to the event or associated events, may be used by the Organisers in any way deemed fit for promotional, public relations, publication or any other such usage. In agreeing, the Entrant waives all rights to copyright claims or claims of intellectual property rights for an indefinite period.
5. RIGHTS AND PROMOTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS:
5.1 - All Entrants acknowledge that all rights in TOP MODEL UK are vested in the Organiser.
5.2 - All Entrants agree and accept that the TOP MODEL UK organisation will have the right to negotiate primary and exclusive publishing deals on behalf of all the Grand Finalists for the 12 months following the event and retain any such income generated from these activities. A royalty of 10% commission of any profits will be paid to a featured Grand Finalist, where applicable.
5.3 - All Entrants who are selected as TOP MODEL UK Grand Finalists give the TOP MODEL UK organisation exclusive representation and all management rights from the point of Grand Final selection up to, and including, the date of the Grand Final, and an option for a further 6-months thereafter, at the discretion of TOP MODEL UK. A standard 30% agency fee to be levied on paid assignments.
5.4 - The winner of TOP MODEL UK shall make herself available and provide her services (including but not limited to personal appearances and imagery), at the request of the Organiser, for the subsequent Final of TOP MODEL UK and all other engagements or roles arranged by or supported by the Organiser or their agent(s) free of charge.
5.5 - All prizes awarded to Winners or runners up may be substituted and replaced by the Organiser at any time prior to the result being known and all prizes once awarded are strictly non-exchangeable.
5.6 - Entrants agree to be photographed and/or filmed (in any media) during the audition, any related events and the Final, and with any Sponsors, venue operators and the Organiser and all rights to any photographs, videos, films or other media of the Entrants (including TOP MODEL UK and any runners-up) shall vest in the Organiser and each Entrant grants the Organiser full authority and licence to use all such material without requiring any further consents.
5.7 - All Entrants agree to provide interviews with the press or other media when requested to do so by the Organiser and undertake not to make any criticism or disparaging comments about the Organiser, associates of the Organiser, any related third parties, the auditions or Grand Final venue, or any Sponsors.
5.8 - The Winner will not accept or undertake any pornographic or nude assignments, paid or not, during her reign as TOP MODEL UK. If for any reason the winner does undertake any pornographic or fully nude assignments during her reign, 50% of any remuneration received or due, as a result of topless or fully nude assignments, will become payable and due to TOP MODEL UK as recompense for perceived damages to the brand and events name.
5.9 - If the winner of the competition wishes to work with another media and publicity organisation other than the official media partner, TOP MODEL UK must be made aware of the contract with the other media and the official media partner must be given first refusal of the work. If the official media partner does not match the offer given by another media entity, then the winner is free to progress, with a levy of 20% commission payable to TOP MODEL UK.
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5.10 - The Entrant agrees that the TOP MODEL UK organisation can use photographs, film and video footage and voice recordings that are sent to the Organisers (including those that form part of any entry package) or that the Organisers may make/take of the Entrant without restriction throughout the world. TOP MODEL UK may use these photographs in its own media products and in other media products, including but not restricted to its media partner, not owned or run by the TOP MODEL UK organisation. The Entrant waives all moral rights in the work they do for the media partner and give all the consent needed to exploit these items without limitation so far as possible.
6. GRAND FINALISTS APPENDIX (2010):
6.1 Obligations and commitments
6.1.1 - Unless advised or requested to undertake any relevant changes by TOP MODEL UK or the selection judges, all Grand Finalists must retain the look, shape and weight which pertained to their interview and selection. Failure to do so will result in expulsion from TOP MODEL UK without redress or recompense.
6.1.2 - All Grand Finalists must make every effort to attend any scheduled photo shoots pertaining to the competition prior to the TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Final. The Organisers do-not expect Grand Finalists to attend all events due to the geographical nature of TOP MODEL UK but a willingness of effort should be displayed.
6.1.3 - All Grand Finalists must make every effort to attend any scheduled interviews, press conferences, fittings, etc, that pertain to the TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Final.
6.1.4 - All Grand Finalists must make every effort to attend the after-party after the Grand Final, if one takes place.
6.1.5 - Any Grand Finalist, if placed or in receipt of any TOP MODEL UK 2010 award, must make every effort to attend any post competition events.
6.1.6 - All Grand Finalists must arrive on time for any rehearsals, photo shoots and the Grand Final as stated on any information provided to the model.
6.1.7 - All Grand Finalists cannot participate in any model or beauty pageants without the consent of TOP MODEL UK following the mutual acceptance of a grand final place and up until after the TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Final.
6.1.8 - All Grand Finalists agree to have pictures taken with sponsors and VIP supporters, up to and including the date of the TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Final.
6.1.9 - All Grand Finalists agree that make-up, hair styling, etc, will be assigned and provided by TOP MODEL UK and that the Grand Finalist is bound to follow the guidance of the stylist without complaint and wear all clothes and accessories allocated, whether provided by TOP MODEL UK or the Grand Finalist’s own.
6.2 Winner, contract & award recipient’s obligations & commitments
The TOP MODEL UK 2010 Winner and Award recipients (placed or otherwise) agree to be bound by the following;
6.2.1 - The Winner of TOP MODEL UK agrees to be the face of TOP MODEL UK and will participate in all fashion shows and fashion shoots that TOP MODEL UK deems appropriate during the full year following their award.
6.2.2 - The Winner of TOP MODEL UK agrees to participate in all promotional shoots with sponsors and supporters of the competition.
6.2.3 - The Winner of TOP MODEL UK agrees to fulfill all of her obligations in relation to prizes offered and awarded as part of her winning TOP MODEL UK.
6.2.4 - The Winner of TOP MODEL UK agrees not to do anything that will discredit the name of TOP MODEL UK, and its sponsors or associates, whist she is the reigning TOP MODEL UK, such matters being at the discretion of TOP MODEL UK and its sponsors or associates.
6.2.5 - The Winner of TOP MODEL UK 2010 agrees to attend the 2011 Grand Final to hand over her title to the new winner.
6.2.6 - The Grand Finalist agrees and confirms that by signing these Entry Terms & Conditions that she is not bound or legally tied into any type of management agreement or has personal exclusive representation with a Manager, Agent or Model Agency not associated with the TOP MODEL UK 2010 event.
6.2.7 - In addition to any prizes on offer, the Winner & three (3) Runners Up of TOP MODEL UK 2010 agree to sign an eighteen (18) month Personal Management Agreement with TOP MODEL UK and cannot sign a similar type of contract with another Manager, Agent or Model Agency without prior written consent. The terms and conditions stipulated in the Personal Management Agreement will supersede any other agreements or contracts that may already be in existence. The aforementioned Personal Management Agreement is in addition to any Model Contract prizes offered to the Winner, 1st runner-up or Grand Finalists of TOP MODEL UK 2010. All related matters are undertaken at the discretion of TOP MODEL UK.
6.2.8 - The winner, runners up or any Grand Finalists of TOP MODEL UK 2010 are entitled to be released from any contractual commitments at any time following the completion of the TOP MODEL UK 2010 campaign where a recompense or buy out has been agreed, in writing, between the individual wishing to be released and TOP MODEL UK.
6.2.9 - The TOP MODEL UK organisation retains the right to remove the TOP MODEL UK title from the winner, or any other prizes from any other prize recipient, if in the opinion of the TOP MODEL UK organisation the said recipient brings the name of the organisation or title in to disrepute or does not fulfill her agreed obligations as set out in the Appendix herein and in the Full Terms & Conditions of Entry. In such circumstances, all prizes will be revoked and become returnable within 7 (seven) days. Any costs or losses incurred in such matters will be the full liability of the individual Grand Finalist involved.
6.3 Liabilities
6.3.1 - Whilst every care will be taken in respect of advertising, copy, artwork and any other items belonging to the Grand Finalist, TOP MODEL UK, Impact Model Management, its owners, employees, staff, associates or representatives cannot accept any liability for the loss, damage, theft, delay in delivery thereof, whether on or off TOP MODEL UK or Impact Model Management principle trading premises or at any TOP MODEL UK associated venue, and the Grand Finalist is responsible for arranging any insurance or security arrangements deemed necessary for the adequate protection of such items and the Grand Finalists personal liabilities.
6.3.2 - Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of published information, TOP MODEL UK, Impact Model Management, its owners, employees, staff, associates or representatives shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in any of its published material, and may make operational and other changes to any elements of the items published or mentioned to the Grand Finalist as it sees fit.
6.3.3 - The Organiser will not be responsible for any injury to any Grand Finalist, guest, helper or supporter or loss or damage to any of their property that might occur, whether at a related event or the Grand Final.
In accepting these terms & Conditions the Grand Finalist hereby acknowledges that, if selected to participate in the Grand Final of the TOP MODEL UK 2010 event, the Grand Finalist will attend all related events, as and when required, and is doing so of her own free will. The Grand Finalist is attending the aforementioned as a TOP MODEL UK 2010 competition entrant who has been subsequently short-listed and then selected as a TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Finalist.
The Grand Finalist fully understands and accepts that, when participating in the aforementioned, she is fully liable for her own personal safety and liabilities, insurance, actions and well-being, and any consequences or results of the Grand Finalists participation and actions, directly or indirectly, including loss, damage or injury to herself and/or third parties, are the Grand Finalists own personal liability and responsibility, without redress, in any form, to TOP MODEL UK, Impact Model Management, its owners, employees, staff, associates or representatives.
The Grand Finalist fully understands that any personal belongings or possessions are carried entirely at her own risk and she will take every due care and attention to safeguard such and, in doing so, consider and protect the well-being, safety and security of those around her, without redress, in any form, to TOP MODEL UK, Impact Model Management, its owners, employees, staff, associates or representatives.
6.3.4 - The Grand Finalist has secured their own Sponsorship to the value of £150 sterling for their place in the TOP MODEL UK 2010 Grand Final. Sponsorship is paid on the understanding that the agreed sum constitutes the part funding of the individual Grand Finalist’s place costs and, in accepting a place in the Grand Final, acknowledges that the sponsorship is non-refundable. Any subsequent re-dress is between the Grand Finalist and the Sponsor.
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