Terms of Service

By accessing or using Websome Awards (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Websome Awards is operated by [Company Legal Name], registered in [Country], with registered address [Address]. Contact: support@yourdomain.com.

• “Service” means the Websome Awards website, features, and related communications.
• “Submission” means any website, work, text, image, logo, media, or metadata you upload or link.
• “Badge” means nominee/winner marks we provide (e.g., “Nominee”, “Website of the Day”).

• You must be able to form a binding contract and be at least 16 years old.
• You are responsible for your account, credentials, and all activity under it.
• Provide accurate information and keep it up to date.

• Do not violate any law or third-party rights.
• Do not upload unlawful, infringing, hateful, harassing, or pornographic content.
• Do not attempt to probe, scan, or breach the Service or others’ accounts.
• No spam or automated abusive activity.

• You retain all rights to your Submissions.
• You warrant you have all rights, licenses, and consents needed for the Submissions and that they do not infringe others’ rights.
• You grant [Company Legal Name] a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, adapt, and distribute your Submissions for operating, moderating, and promoting the awards (including listings, judging, showcases, newsletters, and social posts).

• Submissions may be screened for eligibility and quality before being nominated.
• Judging is conducted by selected judges and/or our team at our sole discretion. We may change judges or criteria at any time.
• All judging results and award decisions are final. We may correct obvious errors and may withdraw or withhold an award in case of fraud, ineligibility, or breach.
• Vote manipulation, fake traffic, or incentivized voting is strictly prohibited and may result in removal or disqualification.

• If you receive a nominee or winner Badge, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to display it to reference your recognition.
• You must follow any brand/use guidelines we provide and must not modify the Badge or use it in a misleading way.
• We may revoke Badge use at any time if these Terms are breached or the award is withdrawn.

If submission or listing fees apply, they will be shown at checkout. Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable once review has started. Taxes may apply.

The Service, our trademarks (including “Websome Awards”) and visual identity are owned by [Company Legal Name] or our licensors. You may not use our marks except as permitted in these Terms or with our written consent.

We process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. See also our Cookie Policy for information on cookies and local storage. Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy.

If you believe content infringes your rights, contact us at copyright@yourdomain.com with sufficient details (links, proof of ownership, and your contact information). We may remove or disable access where appropriate.

We may suspend or terminate accounts or access for any breach of these Terms, suspected fraud, or to protect the Service. You may stop using the Service at any time and request account deletion.

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, future recognition, or outcomes from participation.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, [Company Legal Name] is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, data, or goodwill.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Company Legal Name] from claims arising out of your Submissions, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Italy. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue lie in the courts of Rome, Italy, unless a different mandatory jurisdiction applies. Consumers’ mandatory rights are not affected.

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the effective date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the Service.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@yourdomain.com.