1. Competition is restricted to Indian Citizens only
2. Participants can submit a maximum of 4 entries per section.
3. Images should be uploaded through the website : https://bhavans.fotosalons.in/
4. No entries will be accepted through any other mode viz. prints, soft copies through mail or physical media like cd/DVD /pen drive etc.
5. The link will be deactivated after the last date of submission and no entries will be accepted after that
6. If the entries are not submitted in time due to any kind of technical fault, Bharatiya vidya bhavan or Bhavan Photography society will not be responsible.
7. As mentioned above entry fee should be paid to the account before the last date of submission. 02.01.26
8. Entries received without entry fee shall get disqualified automatically.
9. After payment of entry fee, the same should be informed to the organiser by email to
bhavansphotoclub@gmail.com
10. Participants must possess the exclusive rights to every photo entered and will be responsible for having all necessary permissions relating to the subject/subject matter, including photos featuring individuals /property. They may be called for if required.
11. Participants should possess original RAW/high resolution JPEG of the photographs submitted. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan /Bhavans Photography Society or its associates will not be held held responsible for any claims or complaints against violation of rights/damages from any parties. The participant agrees to indemnify and hold the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Navi Mumbai Kendra and Bhavans Photography Society/club harmless in such cases. In case of any dispute, the participant shall submit the obtained permissions, otherwise will be disqualified and suitable action can be initiated. The participant is solely responsible for any such damages .
12. Entries with a watermark will not be accepted.
13. Objectionable pictures portraying nudity or political reference or the pictures with threat to national security or the pictures with potential threat to communal harmony or the pictures outraging modesty of women or children shall be disqualified without any intimation to the participants.

14. Images taken on digital cameras or from negatives will be accepted. All pictures should be original. Cropping/corrections in brightness, contrast, sharpness, white balance to enhance the quality are permitted.
15. Images with mixing/merging of two or more images, adding/deleting of the contents from the original image will be disqualified and rejected. In camera HDR, focus stacking and multiple exposure images will not be accepted. If demanded/required, participants shall produce the original image /negative /Raw/digital soft copy for verification.
16. Participants permit the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of cost for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition/Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. This may include low resolution images being posted on BVB website/social media. Permission to reproduce images in a catalogue or for publicity is assumed. By participating in this contest you give your consent for BVB to use the submitted photos in the not-for-profit communications including the website, promotional materials, etc. BVB understands that any content submitted to the competition complies with copyright and privacy regulations and that the submitter holds full responsibility for any future liabilities.
17. If an entry is found to flout the entry requirements stated by BVB, the entry will be disqualified. Participant will not be notified of such judgment and no refund will be given. It is not the responsibility of the organisers or BVB to ensure that the exhibition entry requirements and use of personal information do not break the laws and or regulations of the place/location/state where the photograph is clicked.
18. Therefore, it is understood that participant has submitted such entries under their own responsibilities and at their own risk. In the event, that the entry becomes objectionable for the said reason/s BVB will not be responsible for any damages. Where necessary, BVB is liable to provide personal information of participant to local or any authority.
19. In case of any conflict between a participant and BVB the case will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Thane (district of Maharashtra) Court and will be handled and settled accordingly.