| Copyright | All participants in this event agree to transfer their full rights and ownership of the photos that they submit during this photo contest to ARCTIC (HK) Ltd. ARCTIC (HK) Ltd. owns all rights of the all photos submitted during this event, including rights to copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast or transmit in any way for personal and commercial use. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers worldwide, 16 years old and above. |
| Finish | 13 December 2011 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedSubmit photos related to the brand ARCTIC and the 10th Anniversary slogan "Pleasant Surprises"
Prize:
- 1st Prize: ARCTIC products valued at USD 500.00 + MC001-DVDS x 1 valued at USD 680.00
- 2nd Prize: ARCTIC products valued at USD 250.00 + MC001-BD x 1 valued at USD 600.00
- 3rd Prize: ARCTIC products valued at USD 100.00 + MC001-DVD x 1 valued at USD 500.00
Winners will be announced on 21 Dec 2011. Winners will be selected by online voting on Facebook (number of Likes). Voting period from 14 Dec to 20 Dec 2011.
You may enter up to 5 entries. Submission by email.
Image requirements: 300 dpi; at least 800 x 600 pixels in landscape or 600 x 800 pixels in portrait.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.arctic.ac/en/10th-anniversary/photo-competition.htm
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