Participant Instructions:

1. Each participant may submit only one entry.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable once paid.
3. Once submitted, all entries will not be returned or replaced. All winning entries will be handled by the co-organizer and will not be returned to the winners.
4. All entries must be original creations by the participants, free from plagiarism or copyright infringement, and must not use artificial intelligence programs. Entries must not contain inappropriate content such as those with malicious intent, political content, violence, or pornography. The co-organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these rules without prior notice and to pursue all relevant legal responsibilities.
5. The personal information provided by participants will be used by the co-organizers and supporting organizations for the competition, as well as for future communication, sending competition notices, and promotional activities.
6. The co-organizer reserves the right to revise the competition rules, terminate the competition, or change the venue for the exhibition. Such changes will be announced on the co-organizer’s website and Facebook page without prior notice.
7. For participants from outside Hong Kong, the postage for certificates, awards, or trophies will be handled by SF Express (cash on delivery) and will be paid by the participant.
8. Applications with incomplete or incomplete information, or for which the application fee is not paid, will be considered invalid. The co-organizer will not be responsible for any issues arising from incorrect information. An administrative fee of HK$150 will be charged for any necessary changes to the information.
9. The name field on the certificate will be sorted according to the order of names filled in on the application form. If changes are requested after the certificate has been issued, an additional administrative fee of HK$150 will be charged.
10. All participants must register and pay through the official website www.aicehk.org; registrations through other channels will not be accepted.
11. The judging results are subject to the final decision of the judging committee. Participants should abide by the decisions of the co-organizers and the judging committee and may not raise any objections.
12. If the number of participants is less than expected, the co-organizer has the right to cancel or terminate the competition, ceremony or exhibition without assuming any liability or compensation.
13. Please submit your work according to the format specified on the official competition website. If the requirements are not met, the co-organizer reserves the right to refuse entry, and the entry fee will not be refunded.
14. By submitting their entries, participants agree that the co-organizers and the judging committee may use and display their work during the competition, including but not limited to publicity, exhibitions, and publication.
15. The copyright of the submitted works will belong to the co-organizer, which has the right to use, modify and sublicense the works.
    The participants may not seek recourse in any form without obtaining the participants’ consent or paying them any fees.
16. The co-organizer has the right to publish the names, images and information related to the entries for publicity and display, and the participants may not request any form of compensation or fee.
17. Participants under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parents, school, teacher, and guardian to register for the competition and submit their entries.
18. After the winners are announced, the co-organizers will post the results on their website and Facebook page. Participants are requested to log in and check the results on the announcement date. The procedures for participating in the exhibition will be announced separately.
19. During the awards ceremony and exhibition, all photographs and videos taken are copyrighted by the co-organizers and may be used for any media promotional purposes.
20. Winners will be notified by email. First, second, and third prize winners will receive a 50% discount and can apply for one of the ten levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) of the comprehensive painting exam at the International Art Jury Center within one year. For details, please visit www.iaebart.org
21. The organizer has the right to adjust the number of winners for a particular award, and participants may not object.
22. If a typhoon signal of No. 8 or above or a black rainstorm warning signal is in effect on the day of the awards ceremony, the awards ceremony will be postponed or canceled. For details, please check the Facebook page of the co-organizing organization.
23. All submitted works must be properly packaged by the exhibitors to avoid damage or loss during transportation. The organization will not be responsible for any such damage or loss.
24. Participants agree to and fully understand the above competition rules and statements, and agree to abide by all competition requirements.