Terms of Service

By accessing or using the ARTÉNO website and submitting an entry, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services. These terms apply to all users of the website, including entrants, jury members, and visitors. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Use of the website and submission of entries is open to individuals and organizations worldwide. By submitting an entry, you represent and warrant that:

• —You are at least 18 years of age, or have the legal authority to submit on behalf of an organization.
• —All information you provide is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
• —You own or have obtained all rights and permissions necessary to submit the entry and everything it contains.
• —You are not participating from a territory, or on behalf of any person, subject to international sanctions.

All content on the ARTÉNO website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ARTÉNO and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of the entries you submit. By submitting, you grant ARTÉNO a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish your entry, along with your name, title, organization, country, and image, in connection with the awards program, including its promotion and its historical archive.

All entries are subject to verification. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that contains false, misleading, or unverifiable information. By submitting an entry, you grant ARTÉNO the right to:

• —Publish the name, organization, and summary of finalists and winners.
• —Use submitted content for promotional and media purposes related to the awards program.
• —Share anonymized data for research and reporting purposes.

Entries that are not selected for an award will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without consent.

Entries are evaluated by an independent jury according to the criteria published in the Evaluation Framework for the relevant edition. The evaluation process is multi-stage, and decisions of the jury are final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding individual scores or outcomes. Where no entry in a category meets the required standard, we may decline to confer an award in that category. Awards are personal to the recipient and may not be transferred or sold. Recipients may reference their award accurately, stating the category and year in full, and may not imply a status that was not conferred.

You agree not to engage in any of the following in connection with the website or awards program:

• —Submitting false, fraudulent, or misleading information.
• —Attempting to contact, influence, or offer incentives to jury members.
• —Using automated scripts, bots, or other tools to submit entries or access the website.
• —Interfering with the operation of the website or circumventing security measures.
• —Violating any applicable laws or regulations.
• —Engaging in any conduct that harms the reputation or integrity of the awards program.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate disqualification, revocation of any award, and legal action.

ARTÉNO recognizes achievement through independent evaluation. It does not confer any professional license, accreditation, or governmental status, and it must not be represented as doing so. We make no guarantee that an award will produce any particular result, including any commercial, professional, or immigration outcome. Nothing on this website constitutes legal, immigration, or professional advice. Any person considering how an award relates to an application or proceeding should obtain independent professional advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARTÉNO shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or participation in the awards program. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to participate in the program. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on the website.

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international commercial law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ARTÉNO regarding the use of our services. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.