PLEASE NOTE:The entire
release/entry form (including this page) must be completed and mailed. Failure to
include this release page may delay your entry! Complete, print, and mail it according to
the rules and guidelines. In so doing, you agree to abide by these
terms and conditions.
RELEASEAND
ENTRY FORM 1. AUTHORSHIP: I/we am/are the author(s) of the screenplay which I/we
have submitted to the Applause Screenwriting Competition (ASC).
2. OWNERSHIP AND SUBMISSION CRITERIA: I/we am/are the sole and exclusive owners(s) of all
rights thereto and there are no disputes regarding ownership of the submission. I/we have
full authority to submit the screenplay to the ASC screenwriting competition. I/we attest
to the fact that my/our screenplay has never been optioned by a producer or other
production entity for any dollar amount. I/we request that you read and evaluate my/our
screenplay, agree to pay the entry fee that is enclosed with this contract, and
acknowledge that my/our submission of this written material is voluntary. Screenplays that
are optioned or purchased after entry will be disqualified from competition and entry fees
not refunded.
3. DEFAMATION: I/we guarantee the submitted screenplay does not invade or defame the
rights of any person, living or dead, and I/we fully indemnify ASC against any claim made
for such invasion, defamation or other violations of law.
4. PRIZES: I/we fully understand the prize specifications. I/we will be notified by either
e-mail, telephone, or postal service. Any and all expenses and costs derived from travel
in order to utilize said prizes will be incurred by myself/ourselves. ASC is not
responsible for travel arrangements, hotel or any form housing accommodations, and any
associated expenses. Any and all taxes associated with the prize winnings are the sole
responsibility of myself/ourselves and not by ASC.
5. RULES AND GUIDELINES: I/we understand the contest rules and
guidelines and agree to adhere to them accordingly or forfeit my/our entry fee and
chance to participate in the contest.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: I/we fully understand the following stipulations: ASC contains
facts, views, opinions, statements, and recommendations of third party individuals and
organizations. ASC does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any
opinions, statements, or any other information displayed, uploaded or distributed through
the ASC website. I/we acknowledge that any reliance upon any such opinion, statement or
information shall be at my sole risk. ASC makes no warranty regarding any content,
services or products provided through or in connection with this website. ASC expressly
disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation: (a)
any warranties as to the availability and accuracy of content or information, products or
services which are a part of the ASC website; and (b) warranties of fitness for a
particular purpose, or merchantability or against infringement. In no event will ASC, its
affiliates, licensers, employees, agents or contractors be liable to you for any damages
or losses, including without limitation indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or
punitive damages resulting from or caused by the ASC website, its content or any errors or
omissions in its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Any
liability of ASC, its affiliates, licensers, employees, agents or contractors, including
without limitation any liability for damages caused or allegedly caused by any failure of
performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or
transmission, computer virus, communications line failure, theft or destruction or
unauthorized access to alteration of, or use of records, whether for breach of contract,
tortuous behavior, negligence, or any other cause of action shall be strictly limited to
the amount paid ASC by or on behalf of you in 12 months prior to the claimed injury or
damage. Notice of termination or disqualification to ASC is the only remedy afforded
members dissatisfied with the content, or changes in policies, terms of this agreement or
services fees relating to the ASC website.
7. INDEMNIFICATION: I/we agree to hold ASC, its affiliated companies, employees, readers,
agents, judges, and third-party information providers harmless from and defend them
against all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses
(including attorneys fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims,
whether or not groundless, based on my/our screenplay submitted to ASC or on any
screenplay developed out of such submissions. I/we also will not assert against ASC and
said related parties any claim or action based on plagiarism, infringement, confidential
relationship, implied contract, idea theft or any other theory arising out of ASC's review
of the submitted materials or any alleged use by the related parties of the submitted
materials. If, notwithstanding my/our release above, I/we should bring any action against
ASC or its related parties arising from this competition, litigation will take place in
Placer County, California and if I/we am/are unsuccessful in such action, I/we agree to
pay ASC and/or its related parties all of their costs and expenses in defending such an
action, along with any penalties a judge may award.
8. ACCESS TO IDEAS: I/we recognize that ASC and its affiliates have wide access to ideas,
stories, and other literary materials, and that new ideas are constantly being submitted
to you. I/we also recognize that many ideas and stories are similar, and often different
stories and ideas relate to one or more underlying themes.
9. SUBMITTED MATERIAL: I/we have retained at least one copy of the submitted material, and
I/we understand that the submitted copies will not be returned to me/us.
10. PUBLICITY. ASC semifinalist and finalist information may be shared with select
parties. ASC winners will freely permit ASC to use their name and/or likeness in
post-competition publicity along with summary and logline information about the winning
screenplays, prizes won, author(s)' bio, and any other information deemed appropriate.