The MUSE Hotel Awards (MUSE Awards) assumes all entries are original and the entrant either owns the submission or has permission from a client or other appropriate party to enter the work, with all rights granted therein. In the event that an entrant without such rights submits an entry, the entrant will not be eligible for the competition. The MUSE Hotel Awards (MUSE Awards) is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant. Submission of any entry acknowledges the right of the MUSE Hotel Awards to use it for exhibition and publication in any medium, however work entered into the competition can remain private upon written request from the entrant.
Timely submission of an entry meeting the eligibility requirements and payment of the entry fees as stated herein ensures that an entrant's work will be reviewed and considered for recognition. No other representation or warranty is made by the MUSE Hotel Awards (MUSE Awards) concerning entries and all implied warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.
If an entrant's submission receives an award, the manner and details of announcing such nomination and award is strictly within the discretion of the MUSE Hotel Awards (MUSE Awards). Entrant understands that all awards may not be given or publicized in the same manner or form.
Submission:
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All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published, aired or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The MUSE Hotel Awards may request proof of initial production, publication and/or air date;
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A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries;
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Some entries may qualify for multiple categories; if so, treat each entry as a separate submission;
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The awards reserves the right to re-categorize incorrectly classified entries;
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Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.
Order Processing and Quality Assurance:
We pour immense effort into ensuring that your orders are processed in a timely manner and that the merchandise you receive meets our strict quality standards. Every piece you order from our store is a reflection of our commitment to excellence, and we sincerely hope they bring joy and pride to your experience with the MUSE Hotel Awards.
Refund Policy:
In our constant quest for clarity and transparency, we feel it is essential to elucidate our refund policy. Once the shipment or merchandise has been received, refunds will not be issued under any circumstances, but will be considered for the following situations:
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The item(s) you received is damaged.
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The item(s) you ordered is missing from your shipment.
We understand that situations change, preferences evolve, and sometimes second thoughts emerge. However, it's crucial to highlight that we cannot accept reasons such as denial of the purchase, incorrect order placement, change of heart regarding an item, or desires for a refund in exchange for the returned merchandise.
If your items are damaged or missing upon arrival, please get in touch with our dedicated support team at info@musehotelawards.com at the earliest convenience.
All shipment concerns are taken into account very seriously. Therefore, any reported issues will be meticulously reviewed by the dedicated awards team before any resolution, such as issuing a refund, is considered. Please be advised that the final decision in such matters rests solely with the MUSE Hotel Awards team, as we strive to protect the interests and uphold the rights of all parties involved.
Your Permissions, Rights, and Our Use of Uploaded Content
We respect your ownership of the content you share. You retain full ownership of any content you post on or through our Platform and are free to share it as you wish. However, to operate our Award Submission Platform effectively, we require certain legal permissions from you. By sharing, posting, or uploading content covered by intellectual property rights (such as photos or videos) on our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to host, use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform, display, translate, and create derivative works of your content on our website, in newsletters, and on the third-party blog, Muse.World. If you wish to remove your content from our submission platform, please notify us in writing via email.
Copyright Infringement Disclaimer
Please note that the International Awards Associate (IAA) is not liable for any claims related to copyright infringement concerning the content you upload to our website. It is your responsibility to ensure that all content you submit complies with copyright laws and does not infringe on the rights of others.
We Have No Obligation to Adjudicate IP Claims
Claimants and users must understand that we are not an intellectual property tribunal. While we and our Designated Copyright Agent may in our discretion use the information provided in order to decide how to respond to infringement claims, we are not responsible for determining the merits of such claims. If a user responds to a claim of infringement by providing assurances that its content is not infringing, the user agrees that if we thereafter restore or maintain the content, the user will defend and hold us harmless from any resulting claims of infringement brought against us and our Designated Copyright Agent.
Acceptance of the Contest Rules
Participation in this competition implies acceptance of each and every one of these rules and the final decision of the jury. The Organization may resolve any case not provided therein.