Anniversary Photography / Film Scholarship Contest Official Rules
This contest (the "Contest" or "Promotion") is offered by SIGMA America ("Sponsor" or "SIGMA"), whereby it intends to give away a total of $60,000 to students who are planning to attend or who are attending an accredited college or university, or a certificate program, for film or photography. SIGMA will be celebrating its 60th anniversary around the world this year, and provides this Contest to celebrate this momentous occasion and provide student photographers and filmmakers with a scholarship towards their education. The Contest is meant to be a tribute to SIGMA's founder and chairman, Michihiro Yamaki, and values on which SIGMA was founded. The Contest also honors the founder's son and current CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, for carrying on the tradition of SIGMA and adhering to the values, and additionally infusing creative innovation. Entrants are invited to create and submit images and films based on the creative prompts that are the core values of SIGMA.
ELIGIBILITY:
1)only in the United States, to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including D.C.)
2)who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry.
3)Persons in any of the following categories are not eligible:
individuals affiliated with the SIGMA Corporation of America.
ENTRY PERIOD:
begins on or about 12:00 am ET on or about October 1, 2021, and ends at 11:59 pm ET on January 15, 2022 ("Entry Period").
Entries will be subject to Sponsor review and determination of the winner in accordance with the judging criteria. The sponsor's server's time-keeping device shall be the official time-keeping device for the Contest.
ENTRY PROCESS:
1)there will be four different categories, each honoring one of SIGMA's Core Values (set forth below).
2)Two prizes in each category will be awarded, one for a photo and one for a film.
Enter by going to www.sigma60th.com, provide your contact information, proof of student status (student ID and student email), proof of area of film/photography major and submit your image or film, along with a written explanation of how your submission connects or expresses the core value chosen (around 500 words, maximum) (collectively, the "Entry"). You must also post your image or film on social media and include the hashtag #SIGMA60thScholarship in your post; you must also tag SIGMA @sigmaphoto or @sigmacine on Instagram, @SIGMA_Photo or @sigmacinelens on Twitter, SIGMACorporationofAmerica or SIGMACineUS on Facebook, and sigmaphoto on YouTube. SIGMA may respond via email confirming your submission, and may send a commemorative SIGMA 60th Anniversary handkerchief (while supplies last).
ENTRIES:
Enter an image or film that emulates / embodies one of the four Core Values (see below). The image or film must be accompanied by the written explanation of how your submission connects to the Core Value category for which it was entered (approx. 500 words). 2 Once submitted, Entry cannot be modified, deleted, or cancelled. The welfare of a subject and its environment must be placed ahead of the desire to capture a photograph. Upon entering, you certify that subjects were treated with respect and dignity, and that no people, wildlife, or the environment were harmed in creating an Entry. You may submit a maximum of one entry in each category, for a total of four total entries maximum. Limit one entrant per email address. LIMIT ONE PRIZE PER PERSON, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF CATEGORIES ENTERED. To be eligible for any category, the photograph must have been taken by the entrant expressly for this contest. Images shot prior to September 2021 will not be eligible. The contestant certifies that he/she is the sole creator and copyright owner of the submitted photograph/film.
Photographs must be:
1. High/original resolution, minimum of 3,000 pixels on longest side
2. JPEG format
3. Must have been taken with a SIGMA lens(es) or camera
4. Metadata must be completely intact with submission for verification purposes
Films must be:
1. 1920x1080 (full HD) minimum resolution
2. Must be around 60 seconds in length
3. Provided in a downloadable YouTube/Vimeo/similar video host link
4. Taken with a SIGMA lens(es). Recordings/videos taken not taken with a SIGMA lens will not be accepted. Only films shot with SIGMA lenses will meet the criteria for a film entry.
5. Any applicable metadata must be completely intact for verification purposes
6. Behind-the-scenes / on-set images of SIGMA lens(es) in use (with applicant in frame) will also be acceptable for verification purposes.
High-quality scans of non-digital photographs are acceptable. SIGMA reserves the right to disqualify incomplete entries or contestants who are unable to submit a high-resolution photograph or film. SUBMISSIONS MAY NOT BE TAKEN ON MOBILE PHONES. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TAKEN WITH SIGMA PHOTO AND/OR CINE LENSES. To verify any image and film, metadata must be completely intact. Each entry from an entrant must be unique and different.
ENTRIES - PERSONS/PEOPLE/IP:
If an entry shows a recognizable person, Entrant must be prepared to provide a model release from all recognizable subjects. Minors shown in an entry must have a model release from their parent or legal guardian. Entries depicting protected works of others (such as sculptures, statues, paintings, and other copyrightable works) must be prepared to provide a release from the rights holder upon request. When photographing the work of others, it must be as an object in its environment and not a full-frame close-up of another 3 person's creation. An art release may be required if a unique piece is a focus of the Entry. If the entrant is unable to provide all required releases, SIGMA in its sole discretion reserves the right to disqualify the submission, seek to secure the required releases, or permit the submission to remain in the Contest. Entries that otherwise violate or infringe upon another person's rights, including but not limited to copyright, are not eligible. In addition to all other restrictions and conditions, Entries must NOT appear to condone, promote, contain, or depict illegal, dangerous, harmful or unsafe activities.
AGREEMENT BY ENTRANT:
All submissions and participation in this Contest shall be governed by these Official Rules. By participating, each entrant unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules, and any additional terms and conditions specific to the Contest communicated by Sponsor. Entrants further agree to be bound to the decisions of the Sponsor (including its authorized representatives), which are final and binding in all matters pertaining to the Contest. By submitting an Entry, Entrants represent, warrant and covenant that their Entry submitted and all content therein: (i) has not been copied in whole or in part from any other work that is subject to intellectual property protection, and is the sole and exclusive property of the Entrant (or Entrant has all ownership or licensed rights, or the right to use); (ii) is not and does not contain, depict, seem to encourage or promote, or appear to be obscene, reprehensible, repugnant, offensive, sexually inappropriate, discriminatory, defamatory, highly sensitive, harmful, dangerous, illegal, violent, explicit, cruel, hateful, or otherwise unsuitable, as determined solely by Sponsor (in its sole and absolute discretion); (iii) does not violate or infringe any copyright, trademark or other proprietary, publicity, privacy or any other rights of any person, entity, or venue. Nothing herein shall be deemed an obligation of confidentiality. Entrants understand and agree to assume the risk that their Entry and any element thereof may, in whole or in part, be identical or similar to any other Entry.
LIMITATIONS:
Entries posted without the necessary hashtag will not be eligible and will not be considered. Incomplete, invalid, or otherwise non-compliant Entries will not be eligible. Entries must comply with and be in accordance with the applicable social network platform terms. Entrants may not (whether apparent or suspected) enter with multiple identities, accounts, or devices, or use multiple e-mail and/or street addresses, or use any other device or artifice to enter. In case of dispute, Entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the social media channel used in connection with the entry submitted at the time of Entry. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, undelivered, delayed, destroyed, damaged, or misdirected Entries (in whole or in part); or for any computer, telephone, device, cable network, electronic or hardware or software malfunctions, failures, connections, or availability, or garbled, corrupt, or jumbled transmissions; nor service provider, Internet, Web site, user accessibility or availability, incompatibility, traffic congestion, unauthorized human intervention or any human error, or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of Entry, or other information, nor for the failure to capture any such information.
CORE VALUES - CATEGORIES:
Entries will be accepted for photos and films in the following categories:
a. Authenticity: Be real. Let your genuine spirit shine through and show how your true self is reflected in your art."Since our foundation in 1961, we have exclusively produced photography- and film-related products. In other words, we are a company that focuses all its efforts on creating tools for photography. Kazuto Yamaki has learned, "…the right combination of outer elegancy and an inner strength and authenticity can become a great inspiration to people." – Kazuto Yamaki, Sein Essentials, Early Summer, 2017
https://www.sigma-sein.com/en/essentials/Criterionforstyle/
b. Precision: Be meticulous. Show h yoow your technical skill and attention to detail brings your work to another level.
"At SIGMA it is our fundamental philosophy to pursue the utmost possible precision for each part and then fine-tune our lenses. We do this not because we assume our lenses to be imprecise, but to maintain the stoic manufacturing philosophy that has defined us. No matter how much time goes by, the ideals of my father continue to influence us." – Kazuto Yamaki, Sein Essentials, Winter 2017
https://www.sigma-sein.com/en/essentials/Pursuitoftheideal/
c. Inspiration: Be motivated. Demonstrate what inspires you to create and strive to improve, no matter the obstacles.
"If you asked me who my mentor was, I will immediately give you the name of SIGMA's founder, my father Michihiro Yamaki. His determination, philosophy, poise and conduct as a manager have had a monumental influence over me in many ways." – Kazuto Yamaki, Sein Essentials, Autumn, 2015
https://www.sigmasein.com/en/essentials/Inspirationallessonsfrommymentors/
d. Honor: Be proud. Family, dignity, ambition… illustrate how your art represents something much more than meets the eye. "It is the workers at our factory in Aizu. Even during every day, trivial conversations, I am often reminded and surprised at the pride and ambition they have regarding their work. Aizu people will rarely talk about their work or the products they create, no matter how proud they feel about them. But if a fraction of their dignity is felt in the products they manufacture and send across the oceans (usually by plane, so perhaps "across the sky" would be more accurate…) into so many countries of the world, then there could be no greater joy for me, who feels lucky to work in the same company with them." – Kazuto Yamaki, Sein Essentials, Summer 2019
https://www.sigma-sein.com/en/essentials/dignity/
JUDGING CRITERIA/WINNER SELECTION:
All eligible entries will be judged on the criteria of creativity, originality, and best depicts the core value. In the event of a tie, the highest rating in the "best depicts the core value" category will break the tie. Incomplete or otherwise ineligible Entries, or any element thereof, will disqualify an Entry. Proof that you uploaded an Entry does not constitute proof or evidence that it was received within the Entry Period or eligible for the Contest. Sponsor reserves the absolute right to disqualify and/or immediately remove any Entries and/or entrants in whole or in part for any reason within its sole and absolute discretion. Without limitation, Entries will be disqualified if Sponsor considers for any reason the Entry, or any element thereof, not to be in the spirit of the Contest, ineligible or otherwise not compliant herewith, or will have a detrimental impact on Sponsor, this Contest, any of Sponsor's brands, products or services.
LICENSE GRANT FOR ENTRY:
Upon submitting an Entry, and whether or not your Entry is disqualified or selected as a winner, you grant to Sponsor an exclusive unlimited, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, right and license in and to the Entry, in whole and in part, and all the intellectual and other property rights therein including but not limited the right to make derivative works and to commercially exploit the Entry in connection with Sponsor, its brands, goods and services, throughout the world, and further agree to execute all documents and perform all acts deemed necessary by Sponsor to protect Sponsor' license in the Entry and intellectual property rights associated therewith. You understand and agree by granting this license that your Entry may be modified, edited, distorted, used in whole or in part, alone or in combination with other works, used in illusory or composite form, or in any other manner, as solely determined by Sponsor in any media and medium whatsoever now known or hereinafter developed (including without limitation print, broadcast, radio, digital, and on-line) without further compensation or review. You will not now nor in the future be paid for your Entry or for granting Sponsor any of these rights. The consideration for the rights granted to Sponsor herein is your opportunity to participate in the Contest.
LICENSE GRANT BY ENTRANT OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:
By entering and/or accepting a prize, entrants and winners hereby consent, where lawful, to the use by Sponsor (and its authorized representatives) of their name, image, likeness, voice, hometown, and/or biographical information (including the right to edit, adapt, crop, and modify such information or use it in illustrative, or composite form, alone or in conjunction with other works), in any and all media now known or hereafter developed worldwide, without additional compensation, and without the right of review, notification or approval. The information provided is subject to these Official Rules, Sponsor's privacy policy, and any posted terms of use on applicable websites.
PRIZES:
Eight prizes will be awarded, a cash award of $7,500 for each category and one each of the film and photo entries. Total value of all prizes: $60,000. LIMIT ONE PRIZE PER PERSON. Potential prize winners will be notified by phone or e-mail (at Sponsor's sole discretion) and will be required to complete, sign, have notarized, and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Release of Liability and, where legal, Publicity Release within the time specified by 6 Sponsor in the notification. All federal, state, and local taxes on the prize are winner's responsibility. Prize winner will be issued a 1099 tax form for the ARV of the prize. In the event of noncompliance, if an entrant becomes noncompliant or ineligible during or after the Entry Period, or a potential winner fails to respond within the time specified, or cannot be reached after reasonable attempts, they are subject to disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected. All prize awards are subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to and may conduct a voluntary background check on any or all potential winners, and such individuals agree to cooperate, to confirm eligibility and to help ensure that awarding a prize to any such individual will not bring the Sponsor into public disrepute, contempt, scandal or ridicule or reflect unfavorably on the Contest or the Sponsor. Any potential winner refusing the background check will forfeit the potential prize.
GENERAL:
By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound to these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor (and its authorized representatives) which are final and binding in all respects. BY PARTICIPATING, ENTRANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE SPONSOR, ITS PARENT, AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION AGENCIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ("RELEASED PARTIES") FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL ALLEGED AND/OR ACTUAL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, SETTLEMENTS (WHETHER OR NOT LITIGATION IS COMMENCED), LIABILITIES AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXISTING NOW OR ARISING IN THE FUTURE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DISABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS), COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, COURT COSTS, SETTLEMENT AND DISBURSEMENTS) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM THE USE OF THE ENTRY IN WHOLE OR IN PART, THE DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF A PRIZE, PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES, ACCESS TO ANY WEBSITES, AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR ANY OTHER ELEMENT THEREOF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, entrants and winners covenant not to sue any released party or cause them to be sued regarding any matter released; and further covenant not to disaffirm, limit or rescind this release.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS PROMOTION OR ANY ELEMENT THEREOF, PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPATION IN PRIZE RELATED ACTIVITIES OR ANY ELEMENT THEREOF, THE USE/MISUSE OF A PRIZE, AND/OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY PARTICIPANT'S ACCESS TO AND USE OF (OR FAILURE TO ACCESS OR USE) THE PROMOTIONAL WEBSITES, OR THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING OF MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM 7 THE WEBSITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EXCEPT FOR ANY STANDARD WARRANTY THAT MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF A PRIZE TO THE WINNER (IF ANY), SPONSOR HAS NOT MADE, AND SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IN ANY MANNER FOR, ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR LAW, RELATING TO ANY PRIZE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIR QUALITY, MECHANICAL CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS:
If, for any reason, this Contest is not capable of running as planned by reason of, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, worms, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, cheating/fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which Sponsor deems, in its sole opinion, could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest or any element thereof, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest or any element thereof and select the winner(s) on the basis of the stated judging criteria from eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the action, or as otherwise may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor.
GOVERNING LAW:
THIS PROMOTION IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Contest, except where prohibited by law, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest shall be resolved individually, 8 without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a neutral one person arbitration panel located in New York, New York, having jurisdiction.
WINNERS: The winners will be posted on the Contest website.
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