SHINY AWARDS — TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Acceptance of Terms By using ShinyAwards.com or participating in any Shiny Awards event, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Shiny Awards Ltd ("Shiny") may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site or attendance at events constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or attend events.
2. Definitions
Shiny / We / Us: Shiny Awards Ltd, company registration 11037108.
Site: www.shinyawards.com.
User / You: Any individual or organisation interacting with the Site or attending a Shiny event.
Director / Filmmaker: The creative lead(s) of any work submitted to Shiny.
Partner: An organisation working with Shiny for mutual benefit.
Subscriber / Supporter/ Member: An individual or organisation granted access to Shiny's subscriber-only resources, communications, and benefits, subject to these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property All Shiny-created content — including but not limited to text, images, video, data, and design — is protected by UK and international copyright law. By submitting or linking to content, you warrant that you own it or hold all necessary licences to do so, and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
4. Entry Requirements Shiny Awards is open globally to individuals aged 16 and over. The director or lead creative(s) will be credited as the award recipient. Incomplete or late entries will not be accepted or refunded. It is the entrant's sole responsibility to ensure eligibility before submitting.
5. Judging and Awards Entries are reviewed by industry professionals according to published judging criteria, which include creativity, technical skill, and artistic merit. All judging decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding individual results or feedback.
6. Tickets and Events
All event attendees must be aged 18 or over. Tickets are confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
If a named delegate is unable to attend, a replacement may be sent in their place, provided Shiny is notified in writing at least 48 hours before the event.
Refunds are available for cancellations made 30 or more days before the event, minus an administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the event.
Shiny reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or relocate any event. In such cases, ticket holders will be notified as soon as reasonably practicable. In the event of cancellation by Shiny, a full refund of the ticket price will be issued. If a date or venue changes, attendees will be offered either attendance at the revised event or a credit of equal value toward a future event. Credit claims must be made in writing within 14 days of receiving notification.
Shiny is not liable for any travel, accommodation, or other ancillary costs incurred by attendees, whether arising from event cancellation, postponement, relocation, or an attendee's failure to attend for any reason.
Shiny is not liable for cancellations or changes arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disaster, war, terrorism, industrial action, or public health emergencies.
Shiny reserves the right to amend the event programme or speakers at any time without notice.
7. Behaviour and Safety All attendees are expected to comply with applicable health, safety, and conduct requirements at all times. Shiny reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, any event any individual whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, abusive, or unsafe, without liability or refund.
8. Use of Likeness By attending a Shiny event, you consent to being photographed or filmed. You grant Shiny a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use such images or footage for promotional and editorial purposes, including on the Site and across Shiny's social media channels, without further notice or compensation.
9. Liability and Indemnity By submitting content or attending an event, you confirm that all content is original, lawful, and appropriately licensed, and that its use by Shiny in accordance with these Terms will not infringe any third-party rights. You agree to indemnify Shiny against any claims, costs, or damages arising from a breach of these warranties.
Shiny accepts no responsibility for third-party content, technical failures, or losses arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
10. Website Access Shiny may suspend access to the Site at any time for maintenance, updates, or technical reasons without prior notice and without liability.
11. Promotions and Media By entering Shiny Awards, you grant Shiny a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use your submitted content and likeness for judging, promotional, editorial, and marketing purposes, without further payment or approval required.
12. Pricing Shiny reserves the right to amend pricing for entries, tickets, and subscriptions at any time. Price changes will not affect confirmed bookings already paid in full.
13. Partner Disclaimer Any partnership, sponsorship, or supporter relationship listed on the Site does not imply a legal agency, joint venture, or formal business partnership between the parties unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.
14. Communications By entering Shiny Awards or purchasing tickets, you agree that Shiny may contact you in connection with your entry, event attendance, or related activities. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details of how your data is used.
15. Mailing List You may unsubscribe from Shiny's mailing list at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting admin@shinyawards.com.
16. Subscriber Terms
16.1. Subscriber Benefits Subscribers receive access to the Shiny New Directors List, event invitations, jury participation opportunities, and related networking and industry resources, as outlined at the point of subscription. Specific benefits may vary by subscription tier.
16.2. Use of Resources Subscriber access to Shiny's resources is granted solely for participation in Shiny-approved activities. Use of any Shiny resource for self-promotion, external solicitation, or any purpose outside the scope of Shiny's activities is strictly prohibited.
16.3. Use of the Shiny New Directors List The Shiny New Directors List and Shiny Awards are curated solely on the basis of the creative quality of submitted work. Inclusion on the Shiny List does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, verification, or warranty of any kind regarding any director's professional credentials, legal status, employment eligibility, right to work, insurance, contractual suitability, or fitness for any particular engagement.
Any producer, company, or individual using this database to identify directors for potential work does so entirely at their own risk. It is your sole responsibility to conduct all appropriate due diligence before entering into any contract or working arrangement, including but not limited to: verifying identity and right to work, conducting background checks, confirming that appropriate insurance is in place, and assessing suitability for your specific project and jurisdiction.
Shiny Awards Ltd accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, claim, or dispute arising from use of this database or from any engagement with a director featured on it. Nothing on this platform constitutes professional, legal, or contractual advice.
This database is provided as an information resource only. Users outside the United Kingdom should be aware that use of this platform is governed by English law, and Shiny Awards Ltd makes no representation that the content of this platform, or its use, complies with the laws of any other jurisdiction.
16.4. Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality, and Use of Director Information
Non-Solicitation: Subscribers agree not to use access to Shiny's curated director list, contact information, or any related materials to solicit, market, or promote their own membership schemes, services, or events — whether competing with Shiny directly or indirectly.
Confidentiality and Use Restrictions: The directory of directors and all associated data provided to subscribers is proprietary, confidential, and shared solely for the purpose of participation in Shiny's approved activities. Directors have submitted personal information on the strict understanding that it will only be accessible to current Shiny subscribers and used within the scope of Shiny's activities. Any unauthorised use — including but not limited to reproducing, redistributing, or leveraging this data to develop competing offerings — constitutes a material breach of these Terms.
Privacy and Data Protection: Shiny takes the privacy of its directors seriously and complies with all applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Any unauthorised use or sharing of director data may result in immediate termination of subscription and, where appropriate, referral to the ICO and pursuit of legal action.
Breach and Remedies: In the event of a breach of this clause, Shiny reserves the right to terminate the relevant subscription immediately and without notice, and may seek all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief, damages, and regulatory referral where appropriate.
16.5. Conduct Subscribers are expected to engage with Shiny's community, directors, and events in a manner that is respectful, professional, and consistent with Shiny's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Breaches of this standard may result in suspension or termination of subscription without refund.
16.6. Intellectual Property All content provided by Shiny to subscribers — including but not limited to the director database, newsletters, and editorial content — remains the intellectual property of Shiny Awards Ltd and must not be reproduced, shared, or used outside approved contexts without prior written consent.
16.7. Termination Shiny reserves the right to terminate or suspend any subscription at any time where there is actual or reasonably suspected violation of these Terms, without liability for refund of any unused portion of a subscription period where a breach has occurred.
16.8. Amendments Shiny may revise these Subscriber Terms at any time. Subscribers will be notified of material changes. Continued use of subscriber benefits following notification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.