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16 JUNE - 29 AUGUST 2025
Join the Christmasaur Fan Art Design Challenge
We believe in fostering artistic expression on a global scale. This contest is our way of connecting with the vibrant international community of animators and illustrators. By participating, you'll join a showcase of diverse talent, with top entries earning valuable XP Pen products to support your passion and innovation in digital art.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
CLOUD 10 STUDIOS PRESENTS THE XP PEN FAN ART CHALLENGE FOR THE GREATEST GIFT
UPDATED: 19 June 2025 at 11:28 PM CST
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OBJECTIVE
To celebrate and empower the global artistic community by providing animators and illustrators worldwide with the opportunity to win XP Pen products and Cloud 10 Studios merch, fostering creativity and supporting their craft.
WHAT IS IT?
We believe in fostering artistic expression on a global scale. This contest is our way of connecting with the vibrant international community of animators and illustrators. By participating, you'll join a showcase of diverse talent, with top entries earning valuable XP Pen products to support their passion and innovation in digital art.
DATES
Commencement: 16 June 2025 at 12:00 AM CST
Competition Closes for Submissions on: 10 August 2025 at 12:00 PM CST
Duration: 8 weeks
Winners Announced by: 29 August 2025
SKILLS & ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to animators and illustrators of all levels from anywhere in the world! We're seeking passionate artists with a strong grasp of fundamental art principles, a keen eye for design, and the ability to bring an original vision to life.
Requirements:
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Artists must be 18 years or older to participate or 15 years or older with required parental/guardian consent.
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Submissions must be 100% original, human-created work.
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Participants must agree to the official contest Terms and Conditions.
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Global Talent welcome except for in countries or regions that are excluded due to sanctions or other laws
Tools & Mediums:
We encourage artists to use the tools they are most comfortable and proficient with. This competition embraces both traditional and digital artistry. Feel free to use your preferred software (like Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, etc.) or traditional mediums (such as pencils, inks, watercolors, acrylics, etc.) to bring your ornament design to life.
DESCRIPTION:
This skills-based competition invites global animators and illustrators to unleash their creativity and design original FAN ART for The Greatest Gift franchise (www.christmasaur.com).
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We're looking for a unique, handcrafted FAN ART that captures the spirit of The Greatest Gift.
Your submission should include:
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Original Fan Art Design
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Any Medium
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No AI: This is a celebration of human artistry! All submissions must be 100% original, human-created work, without the use of artificial intelligence in any part of the design or rendering process
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Show us your vision and create FAN ART that could become a beloved part of The Greatest Gift universe!
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By submitting your entry, you confirm that the design is your original work and that you own all intellectual property rights to it. You grant Cloud 10 Studios LLC. and Christmasaur.com a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of your submitted design for promotional, commercial, and merchandise purposes related to The Greatest Gift franchise.
ENTRY FEE:
FREE!
We believe in empowering artists worldwide. There is absolutely no entry fee required to participate in this competition. Simply submit your original design for a chance to win fantastic prizes and recognition!
JUDGES:
Meet the Judges! Your submissions will be reviewed by an unparalleled panel: the dedicated and imaginative crew of The Greatest Gift franchise (www.christmasaur.com). Drawing from their deep understanding of the characters, world, and spirit of Christmasaur, they will meticulously assess each design to find the most compelling and original ornament concepts. This is a unique opportunity to have your work seen by the artists who shape the future of this cherished series!
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PRIZES:
Invest in Your Art: The Prizes!
The grand prize winner(s) will receive an incredible XP Pen prize package designed to significantly upgrade their creative toolkit. We're offering high-performance XP Pen displays and tablets, valued for their ergonomic design and exceptional drawing experience. These aren't just prizes; they're an investment in your artistic future, enabling you to produce even more stunning digital art. Stay tuned for details on the specific XP Pen models up for grabs!
But that's not all! Winners will also receive exclusive Cloud 10 Studios merch, celebrating their contribution to the creative community.
Special Recognition: As an extra exciting bonus, if your winning design is selected for use within a future The Greatest Gift film or related production, you will receive a credit on the film itself, acknowledging your artistic contribution, along with a dedicated social media spotlight on Cloud 10 Studios' channels!
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HOW TO ENTER:
To ensure your incredible ornament design is considered for the competition, please follow these submission guidelines carefully:
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CREATE Your Design: Develop your FAN ART for The Greatest Gift franchise (www.christmasaur.com) from any medium. Remember, absolutely no AI assistance is permitted – this is a celebration of human artistry!
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SHARE Your Design on one or all of our Instagram and Facebook pages:
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Cloud 10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloud10_studios/
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Christmasaur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasaur_cloud10/
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​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574835044352
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Please note, we can only view public accounts
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TAG Us in Your Post:
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All submissions must be tagged using #ChristmasaurDesignChallenge and @cloud10_studios @christmasaur_cloud10 for Instagram or @Cloud10Studios @Christmasaur for Facebook
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Please ensure you post and tag before the closing date mentioned on the official webpage: https://www.christmasaur.com/summer-2025-design-challenge under the Dates section of the Call for Entries.
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FOLLOW Us on YouTube for the Winner Announcements!​!!
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SELECTION We'll select our favorite designs to showcase and win. After the announcement, winners will need to DM us their email address, so we can provide a form for the winner to provide their personal information and address for the prizes to be shipped. This form will need to be returned as a PDF copy to hello@cloud10studios.com
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QUESTIONS Submit all questions to hello@cloud10studios.com
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STAY CONNECTED:
We invite you to join the Cloud 10 Studios and The Greatest Gift community! While liking and subscribing are not mandatory for your entry to be valid, connecting with us on YouTube offers a fantastic way to stay updated on the competition, receive behind-the-scenes content, and be the first to know about future exciting projects and opportunities.
Show your support and stay in the loop:
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Like and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Christmasaur
Your engagement helps us continue to bring more creative initiatives and support the artistic community!
FOLLOW US:
Stay connected with us across our social platforms to catch all the latest news, updates on this contest, and future projects!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christmasaur (Don't forget to Like & Subscribe!)
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Eligibility & Compliance with Sanctions: Participation in the 2025 Summer Design Challenge is open to individuals who are not located in, or ordinarily resident in, any country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions (currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria). Furthermore, participation is expressly prohibited for any individual or entity appearing on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List, or any other U.S. government sanctions or blocked persons lists. By entering, you affirm that you meet these eligibility requirements and comply with all applicable U.S. sanctions laws and regulations.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
CLOUD 10 STUDIOS XP PEN DESIGN CHALLENGE FOR THE GREATEST GIFT
PROMOTION VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. Eligibility. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE (OR THE AGE OF MAJORITY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW) AS OF THE START DATE OF THE CONTEST. RESIDENTS OF QUEBEC, CUBA, IRAN, MYANMAR, NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SYRIA, RUSSIA AND THE CRIMEA ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. FURTHERMORE, PARTICIPATION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY APPEARING ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY'S OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS AND BLOCKED PERSONS (SDN) LIST, OR ANY OTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS OR BLOCKED PERSONS LISTS. THE CONTEST IS VOID IN THOSE PROVINCES AND COUNTRIES AND WHEREVER OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY LAW. IF YOU DO NOT MEET ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE, AND CLOUD 10 STUDIOS, LLC. ("SPONSOR" or "CLOUD 10 STUDIOS") RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD PRIZES TO YOU. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Sponsor in the manner and format designated below. Directors, officers and employees of Sponsor and any of its agents, professional advisors, independent contractors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate families of each are not eligible to win any prize. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
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2. Disclaimer. Cloud 10 Studios, all participating sponsors (if any) and any of the foregoing’s respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor or by non-authorized human intervention; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest.
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3. Contest Period. The Contest starts at 12:00 AM (all times Mountain Time) on June 16, 2025, and ends at 11:59 PMon August 29, 2025 (the "Contest Period"). Entries will be separately judged and prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest period All entries must be received during the applicable Contest Period to be considered and must meet all other requirements in these Official Rules to be eligible to win a prize.
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4. How to Enter. To enter the Contest, take the following steps during the Contest Period:
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(i) First, create an original design that adheres to the Competition Guidelines (the “Design”), and
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(ii) Second, complete the required entry information requested of you at the CLOUD 10 STUDIOS contest page located at SUMMER 2025 DESIGN CHALLENGE | Christmasaur (https://www.christmasaur.com/summer-2025-design-challenge) and upload a file containing the Design in accordance with the instructions that you will find there. You must include your full legal name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number in the form where you submit your Design, so we can contact you and confirm that the information that you provide is consistent with your being eligible to participate. Together, your Design and your completed submission form are your "Submission."
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By submitting your Submission, you agree to the license terms set forth in Section 10 below, and that your Submission conforms to the Content Guidelines and Restrictions listed below and that failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Content Guidelines and Restrictions:
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Your Submission must be your original creation and owned one hundred percent (100%) by you;
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If you are currently employed or enrolled in a school or institution, your Submission must not violate any code of conduct or other policies of your employer or the institution in which you are enrolled;
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Your Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes upon any person’s or entity’s rights including, without limitation, moral rights, rights of publicity, rights of privacy (including, without limitation, the right not to be held in a false light), trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights;
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Your Submission must not contain any music or sound;
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Your Submission must not disparage any person, product, service, or entity;
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Your Submission must not be inappropriate for or harmful to Sponsor's brand or image, and it must not contain material that is inappropriate (including, for example, content that promotes violence, alcohol, hate, gambling, cigarettes, or illicit drugs), indecent, obscene, hateful, tortious, or defamatory; and
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Your Submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; this Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any social media platform (such as Meta, X, etc.), and you fully release and hold all social media platforms harmless from liability in relation to this Contest and
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Your Submission must not contain material that violates any applicable law or regulation or contain any descriptions or depictions of illegal behavior, including, but not limited to, any depictions of any persons violating applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations of any nature.
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For All Entries: You may make an unlimited number of unique Submissions. You may not change your Submission after entry. All requested information and material must be provided for your entry to be valid. Failure to submit all required information in the manner required in these Official Rules may result in disqualification. Proof of online entry will not be deemed to be proof of receipt of entry by Sponsor. By entering the Contest, you consent to receive promotional material and e-mail, telephone and other communications from Sponsor regarding the Contest and for other purposes. Selection and Notification of Winners.
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(i) Contest Period Winners. Within two weeks after the close of the Contest Period a panel of qualified judges made up of Sponsor personnel (the “Judging Panel”) will review and score the eligible Submissions and choose the top three winning Submissions based on the following criteria (the "Judging Criteria"):
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(i) creativity and originality of the ornament design,
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(ii) visual aesthetic and artistic execution,
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(iii) strong adherence and resonance with The Greatest Gift franchise's themes and characters, and
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(iv) the design's potential suitability for use in film production or merchandise (considering design from all angles and colored rendering)
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Winners will be determined by the Judging Panel in its sole discretion and based on the Submission’s score in the Judging Criteria. The Judging Panel may ask certain entrants to provide their original design files for verification purposes. You may enter more than once, but you may not win more than one prize per Contest Period.
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(ii) All Winners. The Winners will be notified via a private message, and/or comment on their Entry and announced via email or on the Cloud 10 Studios Design Challenge page within five (5) days following the selection of the winners. To claim a prize, each winner must follow the instructions contained in his or her notification.
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5. Identity of Entrant. If a dispute arises about the identity of an entrant, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry will be considered the entrant. An authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The potential winners may be required to provide Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with a winning entry.
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6. Prizes.
Each Winner will receive:
(i) one of three XP Pen prizes;
(ii) Cloud 10 Studios merch
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(i) A physical address must be provided to ship prizes to. Winners will be required to provide a valid shipping address within 48 hours of notification
(ii) All specifics of the prizes shall be solely determined by Cloud 10 Studios.
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(iii) Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner.
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7. Odds; Taxes, Etc. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number and quality of eligible entries received. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. All prizes will be awarded. If a prize is returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within fifteen (15) days after delivery of notification, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to the next highest scoring entrant. No substitution will be provided if the Winner is a resident in a region where shipping is unavailable. Prizes arenot transferable. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value for any prize. Any and all prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). All prizes will be awarded in cash or check, as determined by Sponsor.
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8. Non-Infringing Entry Materials. You hereby represent and warrant that (a) you have all necessary rights, permissions, power, legal capacity, and authority to grant the rights granted herein (including without limitation in Section 10 below) and that no third party consents are required in order for Sponsor to exercise their rights under these terms; and (b) your Submission and the use thereof as contemplated herein does not and will not violate, misappropriate, or infringe upon any law or regulation or the rights of any third party, including without limitation any copyright, trademark, moral rights, or any rights of publicity or privacy, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights, or entitle any third party to claim equitable remuneration.
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9. License to Submissions.
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(a) By entering the Contest and submitting your Submission, you hereby grant to Sponsor a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive license, with a right to sublicense, to publish, reproduce, copy, display, perform, communicate to the public, host, stream, distribute, adapt, edit, modify, enhance, translate, create derivative works based upon, and otherwise use your Submission, or any portion thereof, in connection with the Contest and for any other purposes. Sponsor will have no obligation to use or retain any Submission that you submit or to return any such Submission or Contest entry materials to you. You agree that it is your sole responsibility to obtain all permissions and releases necessary for the grant of the rights contained in this paragraph. You also agree to take, at Sponsor's expense, any further action (including, without limitation, execution of affidavits, licenses, and other documents) reasonably requested by Sponsor to effect, perfect, or confirm Sponsor's rights set forth above in this paragraph and elsewhere in these Official Rules. You will not be entitled to compensation for any use by Sponsor, or their agents, licensees or assignees, of your Submission. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sponsor and its licensees may (a) use, access, copy, distribute, display and perform (publicly or otherwise) the Design directly and indirectly in connection with or as part of Sponsor’s business; and (b) modify or enhance or create derivative works of the Design as necessary or desirable for Sponsor to accomplish the foregoing.
(b) A winning design may be selected for integration into a future The Greatest Gift film or related production. If so, you will receive a credit on the film in a form determined by Cloud 10 Studios and a dedicated social media post across Cloud 10 Studios' official channels. The exact wording and placement of the credit, and the timing of the social media post, are at the sole discretion of Cloud 10 Studios and subject to production schedules and creative direction.
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10. General Release. By entering the Contest, you release Sponsor and all Released Parties from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, mis-delivery, acceptance, possession, or use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
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11. Use of Winner’s Name, Likeness, etc. Except where prohibited by law, entry into the Contest constitutes permission to use each winner's name, likeness, persona, hometown, and prize information in all media now known or later devised (including without limitation in the Recordings throughout the universe in perpetuity for all purposes Sponsor deems appropriate—including, without limitation, for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes—without further permission or compensation. As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, each winner may (in Sponsor's sole discretion) be required to execute a written consent, confirming Sponsor’s right to use such winner’s name, likeness, persona, hometown, and prize information without further permission or compensation.
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13. Privacy. Please refer to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at https://www.cloud10studios.com/privacy-policy for information about how Sponsor collects, uses and discloses your information.
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14. Affidavit and Release. As a condition of being awarded any prize, each winner may (in Sponsor's sole discretion) be required to execute and deliver to Sponsor a signed affidavit of eligibility, acceptance of these Official Rules, release of liability, and any other legal, regulatory, or tax-related documents required by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
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15. Winner List; Rules Request. Names of Winners and the their winning Designs will be posted at a location determined by Sponsor. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules or a mailed copy of the list of Winners, send a request with subject line "CLOUD 10 STUDIOS Design Contest Official Rules Request" to the address listed below. The list of Winners will remain available upon request for one year after the end of the Contest Period.
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16. Miscellaneous. The Contest and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Nevada, U.S.A. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any entrant's participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond Sponsor's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest, or Sponsor otherwise becomes (as determined in its sole discretion) incapable of running the Contest as planned. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any entrant's participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest, or Sponsor otherwise becomes (as determined in its sole discretion) incapable of running the Contest as planned. Entrants who violate these Official Rules; violate any law, rule, or regulation in connection with participation in the Contest; tamper with the operation of the Contest or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Contest, or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sponsor's sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. Any provision of these Official Rules deemed unenforceable will be enforced to the extent permissible, and the remainder of these Official Rules will remain in effect. The Contest and all accompanying materials are copyright 2025 by CLOUD 10 STUDIOS, LLC. All rights are reserved. If you have any questions about these Official Rules or the Contest please send them to hello@cloud10studios.com.
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17. Sponsor: CLOUD 10 STUDIOS, LLC, PO Box 778004, Henderson, Nevada, 89077
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QUESTIONS
For questions regarding the Summer 2025 Design Challenge, please email us here: hello@cloud10studios.com




