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Terms and Conditions for the Photography Competition

 

  1. Definitions The following terms shall have the meanings specified below:
    "Organizer" or "The Magazine" – Mishpacha Magazine Ltd., Registration No. 513622936
    "The Activity" – A photography competition.
    "Winning Process" – The process by which the winning photograph will be selected by a professional panel of judges in accordance with these terms and conditions.
    "The Prize" – An annual subscription to the "Mishpacha" magazine for the photographer who submitted the winning photograph.
    "Activity Period" – The period specified in Section 5 below.
    "Participant" – Anyone who meets the requirements of these terms and conditions and agrees to the terms of this competition as detailed herein.
  2. Interpretation
    2.1. The section divisions and headings are for convenience only and shall not be used for interpretative purposes.
    2.2. The terms used herein are in the masculine form for convenience only and include references in the feminine form and/or plural.
    2.3. In the event of any contradiction or inconsistency between these terms and conditions and any other publications regarding the activity, these terms and conditions shall prevail for all purposes.
    2.4. Terms, concepts, or expressions not defined in these terms and conditions will be interpreted according to accepted practices in the media industry.
  3. Invitation and Activity Description
    3.1. The magazine is publishing a call for the public to submit everyday life photos to the magazine's editorial team.
    3.2. Photos should be sent to the activity email: info@mishpacha.com or via the web link mishpacha.com/photography-contest 3.2.1. The decision regarding the compliance of the photos with Sections 3.1/3.2 above will be made exclusively by the judging panel, and no claims on the matter will be accepted. 
    3.3. At the end of the activity period, the judging panel will select the winning photo, which will earn its sender an annual subscription to the "Mishpacha" magazine. Additionally, the judging panel will choose twenty photos to be published through the magazine's various channels, at the discretion of the magazine's editorial team. The photos will be selected at the absolute and professional discretion of the judging panel, and no claims on the matter will be accepted.
  4. Terms and Conditions
    4.1. These terms and conditions govern the participation in the activity and constitute an agreement between each participant and the magazine.
    4.2. For the avoidance of doubt, participation in the activity implies agreement to these terms and conditions and a commitment to act in accordance with them.
    4.3. The magazine reserves the right to amend any provision of these terms and conditions at any time without notice. The responsibility for being aware of the terms as they are updated from time to time rests with the participant.
    4.4. If a participant breaches these terms and conditions, any commitment to the organizer, or any legal requirements, or acts inappropriately or unlawfully, the organizer has the right to disqualify the participant and revoke their eligibility. The participant waives any demand, claim, or lawsuit against the organizer in advance.
  5. Activity Period
    5.1. Photos may be submitted for the activity as described in Section 3 above from 1st September, 2024 to 1st December, 2024.
    5.2. The organizer reserves the right to extend or shorten the activity period at its sole discretion.
  6. Participation in the Activity
    6.1. Any individual who is a private subscriber (not an institution, corporation, public body, etc.) may participate, provided they comply with the invitation terms in Section 3 above, including providing their personal details: first name, last name, address, and phone number, and meet all the conditions of these terms.
    6.2. If the person wishing to participate is a minor, parental or guardian consent is required.
    6.3. By submitting a photo, the participant declares that there is no infringement of copyright, defamation laws, or privacy protection. The participant agrees to indemnify the magazine for any financial obligation imposed due to lack of proper third-party consent or defect therein, including copyright infringement, privacy invasion, and defamation.
    6.4. Participation in the activity is prohibited for employees of Mishpacha Magazine Ltd. and their family members. "Family members" for this purpose include spouses, parents, siblings, grandparents, and children.
  7. Winning Process
    7.1. At the end of the submission period, as described in Section 5 above, the judging panel will select the winning photo from all submitted entries. The winning photo will entitle its sender to the prize as detailed in these terms.
    7.2. For the avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that the awarding of prizes according to the ranking by the marketing editor does not constitute a "lottery" as defined in Section 224 of the Penal Code, since the awarding is not dependent on luck.
  8. Privacy Policy
    8.1. The information collected regarding participants will be used solely for the purposes of this activity.
    8.2. The organizer will not share participants' personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
    8.2.1. If necessary for the proper delivery of the prize to the winner in accordance with these terms.
    8.2.2. If a court order is received directing the organizer to disclose the participants' details or information to a third party.
  9. Copyright
    The participant in the activity declares as follows:
    9.1. The participant agrees that the photo they submitted may be published by the organizer in the magazine, at its discretion. The participant agrees that any use of the photo, including editing prior to publication, by the organizer will not constitute a violation of any rights.
    9.2. For the avoidance of doubt, the submission of a photo featuring a minor shall constitute parental or guardian consent for the publication of the minor's image.
    9.3. The participant waives any claim, demand, or lawsuit against the organizer for any use made of the photo at its sole and absolute discretion, without any compensation for such use.
    9.4. By participating, the participant confirms that the photo they submitted is original, that they own all the rights to it, and that they are authorized to submit it for publication. The organizer will not be liable for any damage resulting from a breach of rights in the photo. The participant assumes full and exclusive responsibility for any display or publication of the photo or its details and agrees to indemnify the organizer for any damage resulting from it.
  10. Winner Notification
    10.1. "Notification" for the purposes of this section – 3 attempts to contact within 5 days by phone or email provided by the participant.
    10.2. The winner will be contacted using the personal details provided with the submitted photo.
    10.3. The responsibility for providing accurate personal details lies solely with the participant.
    10.4. If, for any reason, the participant's details are not recorded, the magazine will have no responsibility or obligation towards the participant, and they will have no claims in relation to the activity.
    10.5. A candidate for winning who is not located or does not comply with the terms will have their win disqualified at the discretion of the organizer, without entitlement to any compensation.
    10.6. Receipt of the prize does not require any payment to the organizer or its representatives.
  11. Prizes
    11.1. The prize will be delivered by the magazine's system.
    11.2. The decision of the judging panel regarding the winner is final and cannot be appealed.
    11.3. For the avoidance of doubt, if the winner does not comply with the terms or waives the prize, the organizer may award the prize to another participant. A winner who waives the prize or does not meet the terms is prohibited from making any claim against the organizer or its representatives regarding the non-allocation of the prize.
    11.4. The organizer reserves the right to determine the final time for the prize's use, without the possibility of appeal.
    11.5. Winning the prize in the context of the activity is personal and non-transferable. The prize cannot be changed, exchanged, or converted into cash or other equivalent value unless agreed upon in writing in advance by the organizer and at its discretion.
    11.6. The organizer reserves the right to change the prize for any reason and at any time, provided participants are notified. Participants will have no claims, demands, or lawsuits against the magazine or its representatives in this regard.
    11.7. Without prejudice to these terms and any applicable law, the organizer may refuse to award the prize to anyone who obtained it unlawfully or through any unlawful act.
    11.8. If, for any reason, an incorrect participant is declared the winner, the magazine will have no responsibility or obligation towards the participant, and they will have no claims against it.
    11.9. For the avoidance of doubt, if for any reason the prize cannot be awarded, the winner waives any claim, demand, or lawsuit against the magazine or its representatives.
  12. General
    12.1. The activity terms are available on the "Mishpacha" magazine website.