• This is an online photography competition. All entries to be submitted online, via the platform only and will need to adhere to the theme.
• Eligibility: The Photography Competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of Indian nationality, aged 16+ years, as of the registration day.
• Registration Fee: Fee once paid will not be refunded.

• Theme: "The Earth We Share". More details available under the theme tab.
• No. of Entries: Each participant is required to submit 2 entries, both adhering to theme "The Earth We Share".
• Captions: Every entry should be captioned. Entries with captions like "Not Applicable", "Untitled", "Unknown" or similar vague headings will stand disqualified.

• Editing: Basic Editing standards for enhancement, such as brightness, minor colour corrections, contrast, tone, brightness are acceptable.
• Cropping: The contents of a photograph should not be altered by adding, rearranging, reversing, distorting or removing living creatures and/or objects from within the frame. Two exceptions: (i) Cropping that removes extraneous details is permitted; (ii) Removing sensor dust or scratches on scans of negatives is permitted. Original EXIF Files will be required as proof and needs to be submitted when requested for.
• No Manipulations: The photos should not be manipulated to change visual content of image. Manipulation of pictures and using editing software to place additional elements in the picture will lead to disqualification.

• Accepted format: JPEG / JPG ONLY
• File Size: 300 DPI, not less than 2 Mb and not more than 5 Mb each
• At least 2000 pixels at the longest edge, no upper pixel limit
• If required, only JPEG File compression may be allowed, at highest quality setting
• Name, signature, watermarks, border, company name etc are not to be affixed on the pictures or the captions. Such entries will be disqualified

All entries will need to be submitted before the deadline lapses. As a matter of abundant caution, participants are advised not to wait till the last minute to submit entries. Once the participant submits their entries no changes will be allowed.

• Original Self Clicked pictures, with full copyright ownership: All entries must be original pictures, clicked by the participant only. The participant should have copyright to the pictures. Entries that are plagiarised, violate copyright, trademarks, intellectual property, or lifting pics off the internet and claiming as own will be instantly disqualified.
• No Logos: Please ensure the submitted photographs do not contain your name, signature, logo or any watermarks. Such entries will be disqualified.
• Accurate Contact Details: All communication with participants will be through a combination of E-mail and Mobile. Hence, accurate valid details and checking for regular communication is the participants sole responsibility.
• Appropriate content: Photos that portray violence, inappropriate content, violation of animal or human rights, or contents contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India are prohibited and such entries will be disqualified.

• Additional Requirements: Shortlisted participants will be required to provide RAW FILES in specified file formats, unchanged EXIF Details, and a personal interview with jury panel for authentication.
• Decision of Jury: The decision of Jury and Judges is final and binding on all participants.
• Fraud Prevention: Shortlisted and winning entries will be required to furnish government approved proof of identity, residence.
• Winning entries may be required to open bank accounts in a specific bank to receive cash prizes. Indian tax rules as applicable for cash prizes.