Contest Entry Terms and Conditions

By paying and entering this contest, you agree to all of the following terms:

Contest Participation Requirements

You must complete both the writing and judging phases of any round to be eligible for prizes related to that round. To be eligible win the overall contest, you must complete writing and judging for aall three rounds.
Your submission must be original work created specifically for this contest
You must submit your entry anonymously - no identifying information in stories
You agree to judge fairly and provide scores for all assigned stories
You must submit within the designated timeframe for each round
You must follow all provided prompts and guidelines for each round

Payment and Contest Classification

Contest Classification

This writing competition is explicitly classified as a game of skill, not chance. Success in this contest depends entirely on the participant's writing abilities, creativity, and adherence to provided prompts. Winners are determined through a structured peer review process based on the quality of their written submissions.

Payment Agreement

By submitting payment and registering for this contest, you acknowledge and agree that:

This is a skill-based competition where outcomes are determined by participant ability and effort, not by chance or luck
Your payment covers contest entry and participation rights
Success depends on your writing skills and ability to meet contest requirements
Results are determined through peer evaluation of written submissions
No refunds will be provided after the contest begins

Content Guidelines

No AI-generated content is permitted
No extreme violence or pornographic content
No plagiarized material
Content must adhere to provided genre and prompt requirements

Prize Eligibility

You must complete all contest requirements to be eligible for prizes
Prizes will be awarded via PayPal or site credit as specified
You are responsible for any applicable taxes on prizes
Winning entries may be requested for site publication (optional)

Rights and Usage

You retain all rights to your submitted work
You grant us permission to share your work with contest judges
Publication on our site is optional and requires separate permission

Violation of these terms may result in disqualification without refund.