OTTO T-Shirt Design Contest Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

By entering the OTTO T-Shirt Design Contest (the “Contest”), you (the “Participant”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement"). If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, do not participate in the Contest. By submitting a design, participants also agree to the Official Rules and Regulations of the Contest, which are available at https://woobox.com/fg9t9a. 

2. Eligibility

The Contest is open to all individuals. Minors (under 18 years old) must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate. By submitting a design, participants confirm they meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the terms outlined in this Agreement.

3. Contest Period

The Contest starts at 12:00 AM EST on February 19, 2025 and ends at 11:59 PM EST on March 31, 2025 (the “Contest Period”). Entries submitted outside the Contest Period will be disqualified.

4. Submission of Design

• Participants must submit their designs via the designated contest page at https://woobox.com/fg9t9a.
• Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries by the same individual will result in disqualification.
• By submitting your design, you affirm that the design is your original work, you have all rights necessary to grant OTTO the license and that you are the sole author of the design, and the design does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

5. License Grant

By submitting your design, you grant OTTO a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, and distribute your design in connection with the promotion and sale of OTTO T-shirts, including on social media, marketing materials, and other promotional platforms. This license includes the right to reprint the winning design on T-shirts and sell those shirts through OTTO’s online store.

6. Ownership and Intellectual Property

• The Artist retains ownership of their submitted design. By entering the Contest, the Artist grants OTTO a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display the design in connection with the Contest and its promotion, including on OTTO T-shirts, OTTO social media, and marketing materials.
• The Artist affirms that the submitted design is their original work and does not infringe upon any intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, or third-party designs.
• The Artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless OTTO from any claims arising out of the design’s infringement of third-party intellectual property.

7. Prize Substitution and Tie-Breakers

• OTTO reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event of unavailability or other circumstances beyond OTTO’s control.
• Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie in votes, OTTO reserves the right to select the winner (or second or third place, if necessary) at its discretion.

8. Taxes

Winners are solely responsible for any and all taxes, fees, or other costs associated with the receipt and use of their prize.

9. Limitation of Liability

OTTO is not responsible for any errors, omissions, interruptions, or failures in connection with the submission, voting, or prize distribution processes. By entering the Contest, you agree to release OTTO and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your participation in the Contest or the acceptance or use of the prize. OTTO is not responsible for any damages related to participation or the use of the design

10. Publicity

By entering the Contest, you agree to allow OTTO to use your name, likeness, and design for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, advertisements, and other marketing materials, without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

11. Disqualification

OTTO reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these official rules, or that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or fraudulent. This includes designs that infringe on intellectual property rights or do not meet submission requirements.

12. Force Majeure

OTTO shall not be held liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms and Conditions due to events beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, governmental restrictions, or any other event beyond reasonable control (a "Force Majeure Event").

13. Privacy

By entering the Contest, you consent to the collection of your personal information, which will be used solely for contest purposes, including contacting winners, administering the contest, and sending promotional emails. OTTO will take reasonable steps to protect your information and will not sell or share it with third parties except as necessary to fulfill contest obligations.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Maine. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Portland, Maine, and not by court trial.

15. Miscellaneous

• OTTO reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest at any time without prior notice for any reason, including but not limited to unforeseen events, force majeure, or technical issues.
• If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
• In the event of any ambiguity or dispute regarding the Contest, OTTO's decision shall be final and binding.