TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING “INKSPIRATION 一剧成名梦工坊”

1. “INKSPIRATION 一剧成名梦工坊” (the “Competition”) is an competition for aspiring scriptwriters that looks for the best concepts for Chinese scripted content, organised by Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd (the “Mediacorp”).
2. The Competition is open to all participants above the age of 16 as of the date of registration who are Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. Participants below the age of 18 as of the date of registration shall be required to obtain the consent of their parent/legal guardian prior to submitting an application for the Competition.
3. Save for up to four (4) Mediacorp Representatives (as defined below), the following persons are not eligible to enter the Competition:
   1. Current permanent full-time or part-time employees of any one of the Mediacorp group of companies and/or the immediate families of such employees.
   2. Individuals working for any of the Mediacorp group of companies on contract (not being full time or part time employment) and/or the immediate families of such employees.
4. To register for the Competition, each participant is required to complete the application form and adhere to such instructions as provided by Mediacorp from time to time.
5. Registration does not guarantee the selection or participation of the participant and such selection shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of Mediacorp.
6. Mediacorp has the right at any time to require proof of identity and/or eligibility. Failure to provide such proof within a reasonable time shall, at the discretion of Mediacorp, result in disqualification from the Competition.
7. All information and documents supplied to Mediacorp by each participant must be complete, truthful, accurate and in no way misleading. Should the participant at any stage supply false, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information and/or documents, (a) Mediacorp reserves the right to disqualify any participant from the Competition in its sole discretion; and (b) participants acknowledge that the relevant investors reserve the right in their sole discretion to withdraw any investments committed and/or awarded.
8. Each participant agrees and acknowledges that he/she is fully aware of the nature of the Competition and the risks associated with the activities that are required to be undertaken arising from the Competition. Accordingly, each participant shall, and shall ensure that its representatives shall, take all necessary precautions, care and attention and shall obey all instructions, directions and requirements of Mediacorp designed to minimize risk of loss, damage and/or injury to the participants and any third parties. Without limitation to the generality of the foregoing, each participant agrees and acknowledges that:
   1. Participants are solely responsible for their decision to share any information in the course of their participation in the Competition.
      
      All information disclosed by each participant or in the course of the participant’s participation in the Competition (including but not limited to any concepts, ideas, draft scripts) is disclosed at the participant’s sole discretion. Participants understand that information disclosed may be shared publicly.
      
      Participants understand and agree that such disclosure by the participant may adversely affect a participant’s interests in such information, including without limitation, the ability to prevent against theft of the concepts and the protection of the concept through the acquisition of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, or copyrights. Mediacorp shall not be liable for any losses, damages, costs and/or expenses (of any nature whatsoever) suffered by a participant arising from or in relation to each participant’s decision to disclose any such information.
   2. Obligations of Shortlisted Participants
      
      A total of up to 12 participants, comprising up to four (4) pre-selected representatives from Mediacorp (“Shortlisted Participants”) will be shortlisted to participate in the mentorship programme segment of the Competition (the “Mentorship Programme”).
      
      If shortlisted to participate as one of the Shortlisted Participants, the participant agrees and acknowledges that:
      
      1. He/she shall comply with all additional terms and conditions (including entering into additional agreements with Mediacorp) applicable to the Shortlisted Participants, and to make himself/herself available to attend, participate in all segments of the Mentorship Programme, fulfill all requirements and obligations relating to the Mentorship Programme, and render all reasonable assistance to Mediacorp in connection with the recording, promotion, marketing, publicity of the Competition, or obtaining sponsorship or funding for the Competition.
      2. A final pitching session will be conducted at the end of the Mentorship Programme (“Final Pitching Session”) and selected Shortlisted Participants will be required to carry out live pitches of their ideas and concepts as developed based on the Submission Materials (collectively, the “Concepts”). Top finalists will be selected to have a pilot episode produced by Mediacorp from their Concepts (the “Finalists”).
      3. Upon selection of the Finalists, all rights in the Concepts of the Finalists will be assigned fully to Mediacorp. For all pilot episodes of the Concepts produced by Mediacorp, Mediacorp shall own all rights in any pilot episode that is produced by Mediacorp. Should any Finalist wish to produce, develop or otherwise exploit his/her Concept independently or propose any collaborations in relation thereto, proposals of such production, development, exploitation and/or collaboration may be submitted to Mediacorp for further discussion.
      4. For a period of three (3) years commencing from the date of Final Pitching Session, Mediacorp shall own all rights in the Concepts belonging to the remaining Shortlisted Participants (excluding the Finalists), including but not limited to the right to use, produce, develop or otherwise exploit such Concepts. Should any Shortlisted Participant (excluding the Finalists) wish to produce, develop or otherwise exploit his/her Concept independently or propose any collaborations in relation thereto, proposals of such production, development, exploitation and/or collaboration may be submitted to Mediacorp for further discussion.
         
         Upon expiry of such Exclusivity Period, Mediacorp shall continue to have a first right of refusal to use, produce, develop or otherwise exploit such Concepts and each applicable Shortlisted Participant (excluding the Finalists) shall be required to seek Mediacorp’s prior written consent before granting any third parties any such rights.
   3. No obligation will be incurred by Mediacorp by reason of a participant’s participation in the Competition or by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by a participant as a result or on account of this Competition. Mediacorp shall not be liable or responsible for any and all losses, damages, costs and/or expenses (of any nature whatsoever) suffered by a participant arising from or in relation to the participant’s participation in the Competition, including but not limited to the failure of any potential investors to make good on any agreement, promise or offer.
9. Submission of Information and Documents
   1. Participants may be required to submit information and documents as requested by Mediacorp from time to time (including but not limited to details relating to the participant’s script and concept). Each participant warrants and undertakes that all information and documents submitted to Mediacorp for the Competition and during the course of the Competition (including all assignments and/or materials produced during the mentorship process, as applicable) (collectively, the “Submission Materials”) do not infringe any third-party rights and that the participant is fully authorized to submit these Submission Materials to Mediacorp for purposes of the Competition. Each participant hereby grants Mediacorp full rights to use, disclose, broadcast and publicly distribute such Submission Materials in any manner, worldwide and in perpetuity.
   2. Each participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she is solely responsible for obtaining all rights, licences, authorizations, permissions, legal permits or approvals required for the use of his/her Submission Materials for purposes of the Competition.
   3. Participants may use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including but not limited to large language models, image generators, and other AI-powered applications) strictly in a limited capacity for purposes such as research or creative exploration, provided that all Submission Materials shall be fully original and shall not infringe any third party rights.
      
      Save as provided above, all participants are prohibited from utilising any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology (including but not limited to large language models, image generators, and other AI-powered tools) for the creation of any Submission Materials for the Competition. This prohibition covers, without limitation, the usage of such technology to generate concepts, storylines, scripts, or any other type of content. Any participant who fails to comply with this clause will be disqualified.
10. It is a condition of entry and participation in the Competition that each participant:
    1. commits to attending and completing all mentorship sessions, masterclasses, assignments if the participant is shortlisted to participate in the Mentorship Programme.
    2. confirms and undertakes that he/she is fully available to participate for the entire duration of the Competition and shall not drop out of any stage of the Competition.
    3. participates in any promotional and/or publicity activities as may be required by Mediacorp, including without limitation, photoshoots, interviews and press conferences.
11. It is a condition of entry and participation in the Competition that the participant has not entered into any contractual, commercial, sponsorship or other arrangement in respect of his / her name, likeness, image or biography which might be in breach of or conflict with these terms and conditions or otherwise prevent the participant or Business from fully participating in the Competition or the broadcast, promotion, exploitation or sponsorship thereof.
12. Competition Recordings
    1. Each participant shall procure and ensure that the participant and each of his/her representatives participating in the Competition acknowledge and agree that he/she may be audio or video taped and photographed while participating in any part of the Competition whether or not the participant or representative is aware that he/she is being taped, recorded or photographed (collectively, the “Recordings”) and that such Recordings may be disseminated on television and/or all media now known or hereafter devised, in any and all manner throughout the world in perpetuity. With full title guarantee the participant shall, and shall procure that each of his/her representatives irrevocably assign to Mediacorp (including present assignment of future copyright) the entire copyright and all other rights of whatsoever nature in and to his/her contributions to the Competition, including but not limited to auditions, performances, appearances and interviews, such that Mediacorp shall be entitled to edit, use and exploit and license others to use and exploit such contributions by all means and in all media and formats whether now known or hereafter invented throughout the Universe for the full period of copyright including any extensions and renewals thereto and thereafter insofar as is possible in perpetuity. Furthermore, the participant irrevocably grants all consents and waivers as may be required under the Copyright Act of the Republic of Singapore (as may be amended from time to time) (the “Act”) or any similar laws of any jurisdiction to enable Mediacorp to make fullest use of the Competition or any part thereof without restriction. For the avoidance of doubt, Mediacorp may edit, adapt, translate or remove any part of the participant’s performance and/or contribution.
    2. For the avoidance of doubt, each participant acknowledges and agrees that the copyright and all intellectual property rights in and to the format of the Competition vests in Mediacorp. No fees, royalties, residuals or other consideration will be payable to the participant in respect of participation in the Competition, in any special or additional episodes of the Competition, any broadcast, subsequent rebroadcast or retransmission or any other use by Mediacorp (or any assignees or licensees) of the Competition or any part thereof in any manner or media now known or hereafter invented.
    3. Each participant expressly waives any and all rights which he/she may have, either in law, in equity or otherwise, which or claim to have as a result of any alleged infringements of the participant’s “moral rights”.
13. Unless otherwise agreed by Mediacorp in writing, all participants shall be responsible for their own expenses incurred by them during or in connection with the Competition and no reimbursement may be sought from Mediacorp.
14. Mediacorp shall not be liable to the participants or to their legal representatives for any loss, damage or injury to their person or property during or in connection with the Competition.
15. Mediacorp reserves the right to cancel, omit, modify and/or restructure any part of the Competition for whatever reason, without incurring any liability to the participants and without having to provide any reasons.
16. All performances by the participant must not infringe the rights (including copyrights) of, or defame or embarrass any person, firm or company.
17. Mediacorp’s decision on all matters in relation to the Competition (including but not limited to the schedule, choice of participants and judges) is final. No enquiries, appeals, verbal or written, shall be entertained. The participant shall accept and abide by any and all decisions made by Mediacorp concerning, without limitation, these Terms and Conditions, the rules of the Competition, interviews with participants, the award of prizes (if any), and any other matters relating to the Competition.
18. Each participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she shall keep confidential and shall not disclose or publicise any and all information acquired relating to Mediacorp (including but not limited to Mediacorp’s employees and business operations), the Competition (including the terms of participation, information on other participants, the results of the Competition and any other information relating to the Competition), and any other information acquired by the participant in the course of participating in the Competition (the “Confidential Information”). Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing: Participants shall not do any of the following without Mediacorp’s prior written consent:
    1. give any interviews or making any public comments relating to the Confidential Information to any press or other media; and
    2. upload any photos, videos, posts or comments on any social media platform in relation to the Confidential Information.
19. Participants shall be required to adhere to guidelines and directions specified by Mediacorp in relation to the permitted scope of usage of social media in connection with the Competition and any failure to comply with such guidelines and directions may result in disqualification.
20. Participants shall not participate in any other competition, programmes or shows during the period of the Competition without the prior written consent of Mediacorp.
21. During and/or after the Competition, participants may be required to:
    1. commit to the recording and publicity and promotion campaign for the promotion of certain products/services; and/or
    2. endorse the publicity campaign for the promotion of certain products/services on such terms and conditions as may be determined by Mediacorp.
22. Mediacorp may in its absolute discretion disqualify a participant if the participant or any of its representatives:
    1. fails to comply with any of these Terms and Conditions or any other rules or regulations in force at the recording studios/premises/locations and all applicable regulations and laws currently in force;
    2. provides any information that is false, misleading or inaccurate;
    3. fails to behave appropriately when taking part in the Competition;
    4. commits any illegal or immoral act or conducts himself/herself in such a manner which in the sole opinion of Mediacorp brings or tends to bring himself/herself, the Competition, the partners sponsors of the Competition or Mediacorp into disrepute, ridicule or contempt; or
    5. becomes mentally, physically or otherwise incapacitated which in the sole opinion of Mediacorp renders him/ her incapable of performing his/her obligations hereunder.
23. A disqualified participant shall immediately stop in any further participation of the Competition, and Mediacorp shall have the right to remove its representatives from recording studios/premises/locations. Any investments awarded may be withdrawn at the sole and absolute discretion of the investors. Notwithstanding the disqualification of any participant howsoever, Mediacorp remains entitled to all rights assigned and granted to Mediacorp under these Terms and Conditions. Mediacorp will have no liability to a participant who is (a) disqualified or (b) unable to attend or take part in the Competition for whatever reason and thereby disqualified by Mediacorp. Mediacorp may replace any such participant at any time during the Competition.
24. Each participant shall indemnify and keep Mediacorp, its officers, agents and employees fully indemnified against any and all loss, damage, claims and costs (including costs on a full indemnity basis) suffered and/or incurred as a result of claims and costs (including cost on a full indemnity basis) suffered and/ or incurred as a result of the participant’s infringement of copyright or breach of any of these terms and conditions.
25. Mediacorp may freely assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights and obligations hereunder to a related company within the Mediacorp group of companies.
26. These terms and conditions may from time to time be made or amended by Mediacorp. All terms and conditions and any other rules and instructions relating to the Competition shall be solely interpreted by Mediacorp and Mediacorp’s interpretation shall be final at all times.
27. Participants agree that their personal data may be used by Mediacorp and the Mediacorp group of companies (collectively “Mediacorp”): :
    1. For purposes in connection with the Competition.
    2. For Mediacorp or its designated representatives or business partners to provide goods and services to the participants and matters ancillary thereto.
    3. For verification and record of the participants’ personal particulars including comparing it with information from other sources and using the information to communicate with the participants.
    4. For research and analysis, including surveys and polls.
    5. For publicity and promotional purpose.
    6. To contact the participants for future casting opportunities.
    7. To send the participants notices, information, promotions and updates including marketing and advertising materials in relation to Mediacorp’s goods and services and those of third party organizations selected by Mediacorp.
    8. To comply with any request from any third party or any order of court or directive from authorities investigating any alleged offence or misconduct or for the purposes of taking legal action against the participants.
28. By participating in this Competition, each participant consents to Mediacorp collecting, using, disclosing and/or processing his/her personal data for the purposes as described in the clause above. The participant further agrees that Mediacorp can transfer his/her personal data out of Singapore to Mediacorp’s third party service providers or agents for the purposes as described in the clause above. For any questions relating to Mediacorp’s collection, use and disclosure of personal data, please contact Mediacorp’s Data Protection Officer at dpo@mediacorp.com.sg
29. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and the participants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

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