Terms and Conditions of Battle of the Skits Website

Welcome to Battle of the Skits! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and participation in our online competition. By accessing our website and participating in Battle of the Skits, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

1. Eligibility:

  • Battle of the Skits is open to African storytellers aged 18 and above.
  • Employees, affiliates, and family members of Cinemuny, the International Filmmakers Association, and associated sponsors are not eligible to participate.

2. Registration:

  • Participants must register on our website to participate in Battle of the Skits.
  • All information provided during registration must be accurate and complete.
  • Participants are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

3. Skit Submissions:

  • Skit submissions must be original works created by the participant.
  • By submitting a skit, participants grant Battle of the Skits and its affiliates the right to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the skit for promotional purposes.
  • Skits must adhere to the competition’s themes and guidelines as outlined on our website.

4. Participation Fee:

  • Participants may be required to pay a participation fee to enter Battle of the Skits.
  • Participation fees are non-refundable, except in cases of event cancellation or at the discretion of Battle of the Skits organizers.

5. Judging and Selection:

  • Skits will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on creativity, originality, and storytelling effectiveness.
  • Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

6. Prize:

  • The grand prize for Battle of the Skits includes GHC 10,000 Cedis and a film deal for three years.
  • Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.

7. Code of Conduct:

  • Participants must conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
  • Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification and/or banning from future competitions.

8. Intellectual Property:

  • Participants retain ownership of their skits, but grant Battle of the Skits and its affiliates the right to use, reproduce, and distribute their submissions for promotional purposes.

9. Limitation of Liability:

  • Battle of the Skits and its affiliates are not liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from participation in the competition.

10. Modification of Terms:

  • Battle of the Skits reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website.

11. Governing Law:

  • These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], and any disputes will be resolved in accordance with these laws.

Thank you for reading and agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. We look forward to your participation in Battle of the Skits and wish you the best of luck in the competition!