Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in competitions, submissions, and related activities conducted by Writers’ Sky through its website, digital platforms, printed publications, and promotional channels. By submitting an entry or participating in any competition hosted by Writers’ Sky, the participant agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, submitting, or participating in any Writers’ Sky competition, the participant confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions, along with the published Submission Guidelines and any competition-specific rules.

2. Organiser

The competitions are organised and conducted by Writers’ Sky, through its official website www.writerssky.com and our official platforms only.

3. Eligibility

Participation is open to individuals as announced in the specific competition details. Writers’ Sky reserves the right to define, modify, or group categories based on the entries received.

Participants must provide accurate details during submission. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in rejection or disqualification.

4. One Entry Per Participant

Unless otherwise stated for a specific competition, only one entry per participant is permitted. Multiple entries from the same participant may be rejected or disqualified at the discretion of Writers’ Sky.

5. Original Work Requirement

All submitted entries must be the participant’s own original work.

The participant must ensure that:

• the work is not copied, adapted, or reproduced from any book, article, website, social media post, publication, or other source
• the work has not been submitted under another person’s name
• the work does not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights of any third party

Any plagiarised, copied, or unauthorised work will be disqualified immediately.

6. Submission Format

Entries must be submitted in the format announced by Writers’ Sky. Unless otherwise specified, submissions must be in PDF or JPG format.

The participant is responsible for ensuring that:

• the file is clear and readable
• the uploaded file is complete and correct
• the submission is made before the deadline

Writers’ Sky shall not be responsible for unreadable files, incorrect uploads, failed uploads, or incomplete submissions.

7. Word Limit and Category Rules

The word limit for each submission shall depend on the category announced for that competition.

Participants must strictly follow:

• the word limit applicable to their category
• the theme or topic announced
• any additional rules published for that competition

Entries that fail to comply may be rejected without notice.

8. Deadline

All entries must be submitted on or before the published deadline.

Late submissions will not be accepted unless Writers’ Sky expressly announces otherwise. Writers’ Sky shall not be liable for any delays caused by internet issues, technical problems, or participant-side errors.

9. Review, Selection, and Judging

All entries will be reviewed according to the competition criteria announced by Writers’ Sky, which may include originality, creativity, relevance, clarity, impact, presentation, and audience response.

Where applicable, selected writings may be published for audience engagement, and entries receiving the highest audience support, including hearts or similar reactions, may be considered for winning positions as per the published competition format.

The decision of Writers’ Sky, its editorial team, judging panel, or announced voting mechanism shall be final and binding.

10. Right to Reject or Disqualify

Writers’ Sky reserves the right to reject, remove, or disqualify any entry at any stage if:

• the entry is copied or plagiarised
• the entry violates the announced guidelines
• the entry exceeds or falls short of the prescribed word limit
• the entry is submitted after the deadline
• the entry contains abusive, hateful, obscene, defamatory, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate content
• the participant is found to have provided false details
• the entry violates any law or third-party rights

Writers’ Sky may also disqualify entries discovered to be in violation even after publication, shortlisting, or result declaration.

11. Rights of Publication

By submitting an entry, the participant grants Writers’ Sky a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to:

• publish the submitted work on the Writers’ Sky website
• publish the work in printed format
• include the work in digital magazines, compilations, or anthologies
• use excerpts, titles, names, or related promotional material for marketing, editorial, or promotional purposes

Writers’ Sky agrees to provide proper credit to the writer wherever the work is published or displayed. However, the selected entries published for the audience poll will remain anonymous to ensure the competition remains fair. Proper credit will be given once the result is published.

The participant retains authorship of the original work, but Writers’ Sky shall have the right to publish and promote the entry as described above.

12. Editing for Publication

Writers’ Sky reserves the right to make minor editorial changes for formatting, spelling, grammar, layout, design, or presentation purposes while preserving the essence of the original work.

Where major edits are required for republication or featured use, Writers’ Sky may choose to contact the participant, but shall not be under obligations to do so.

13. No Guarantee of Publication or Award

Submission of an entry does not guarantee:

• publication
• shortlisting
• selection
• prize eligibility
• winning position

Writers’ Sky retains full discretion over editorial selection, contest administration, and publication decisions.

14. Prize and Recognition Terms

Where prizes, certificates, or recognitions are announced, they shall be awarded only according to the officially published competition format.

Writers’ Sky reserves the right to:

• change prize descriptions if required
• substitute prizes of similar value where necessary
• withhold prizes in case of rule violations
• decline to award a prize if no entry meets the required standard

15. Participant Conduct

Participants are expected to interact respectfully with Writers’ Sky, fellow writers, readers, and the broader community.

Harassment, abusive communication, attempts to manipulate results, impersonation, or any disruptive conduct may lead to removal from competitions and future participation restrictions.

16. Audience Interaction and Public Response

Where selected entries are published publicly for audience response, the participant understands and agrees that:

• the work may receive public reactions, comments, or engagement
• Writers’ Sky may moderate comments or public interaction at its discretion
• audience response may form part of the result process if such a method is announced

Writers’ Sky shall not be responsible for individual public opinions expressed by third parties, though it may moderate content to maintain a respectful space.

17. Intellectual Property Responsibility

The participant alone is responsible for ensuring that the submitted work does not violate the rights of any third party.

If any legal claim, complaint, or dispute arises from a submitted entry, the participant shall remain solely responsible for the content and its consequences.

18. Privacy and Use of Participant Information

By participating, the participant agrees that Writers’ Sky may collect and use submitted details such as:

• name
• contact information
• category details
• social media userID, if provided
• submission file and related competition data

This information may be used for:

• administering the competition
• contacting participants
• announcing results
• publishing selected entries with credit
• promotional communication related to Writers’ Sky activities

Writers’ Sky will not intentionally misuse participant information and will handle it with reasonable care.

19. Technical Issues

Writers’ Sky shall not be liable for technical problems includes, but not limited to:

• failed uploads
• slow internet
• file corruption
• website downtime
• server issues
• submission errors caused by participant devices or third-party platforms

Participants are encouraged to submit early and verify their submission carefully.

20. Changes, Suspension, or Cancellation

Writers’ Sky reserves the right to:

• amend these Terms and Conditions
• change competition dates, formats, prizes, or categories
• suspend, extend, or cancel a competition
• remove any content or feature from the platform

Any such decision may be made where necessary for fairness, administration, legal compliance, technical reasons, or unforeseen circumstances.

21. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Writers’ Sky shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss, damage, disappointment, or expense arising from:

• participation or inability to participate
• disqualification
• delay or cancellation
• publication decisions
• technical issues
• audience response
• prize-related changes

Participation is entirely voluntary, and participants enter at their own discretion.

22. Indemnity

By submitting an entry, the participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Writers’ Sky, its team, editors, organisers, partners, and representatives from any claims, damages, disputes, losses, or liabilities arising from:

• violation of these Terms
• plagiarism or copyright infringement
• defamatory or unlawful content
• false claims of authorship
• misuse of the platform by the participant

23. Governing Rules and Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted in accordance with the rules and decisions of Writers’ Sky, along with any applicable laws of the state.

In case any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

24. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, participants may contact Writers’ Sky through the official website or email.