1. Age Categories: Contestants’ age groups are determined by their age as of the competition registration deadline (28^th April, 2025).
2. Deadline:
   • Submissions must be postmarked by 28^th April, 2025.
   • Ensure sufficient postage. Insufficient postage will incur a HKD $50 handling and administrative fee per mail item.
3. Awards: Each category will have Champion, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit Awards. All participants will receive a Certificate of Recognition.
4. Tie-Breaking: If multiple contestants achieve identical scores, duplicate awards will be issued. For example: If Contestant A and Contestant B both score 95-100 points, both will be awarded the Champion title.
5. Award Ceremony Fees:
   Winners invited to the ceremony must pay HKD $280 per artwork to cover participation costs and a trophy with printed name. Unpaid fees will result in exclusion from the ceremony and forfeiture of the trophy.
6. Submission Guidelines:
   • Unlimited entries per contestant; no material restrictions.
   • Maximum dimensions: 35cm (W) × 45cm (H).
   • Artworks exceeding 3mm thickness will be returned via SF Express Cash on Delivery (recipient pays shipping).
7. Late Return Requests: Post-deadline return applications require a HKD 100latefee+HKD100latefee+HKD50 return fee (total HKD $150). The Organizer reserves the right to reject late applications.
8. Artwork Return Process:
   • Returned artworks will be dispatched one month after the award ceremony.
   • The Organizer is not liable for damage or loss during transit.
9. Judging Authority: Competition results are final and binding as determined by the judging panel. No disputes will be entertained.
10. Amendments: The Organizer reserves the right to modify rules, schedules, or arrangements (including dates/venues) without prior notice. All disputes will be resolved at the Organizer’s sole discretion.
11. Agreement: Submission of the entry form confirms that participants/parents have read, understood, and agreed to comply with all rules and arrangements.
12. Promotional Rights: The Organizer may use competition photos, artworks, or winner images for promotional purposes (e.g., publications, press releases, websites) without compensation.
13. Safety Disclaimer: Attendees of the award ceremony are responsible for their own safety and that of others. The Organizer assumes no liability for accidents or incidents.

Declaration:
By proceeding with payment and submitting registration form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unconditionally comply with all competition rules and regulations, and accept all decisions made by the judging committee.