Terms and Conditions for Participation

1. The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is the Organizer of this event. By signing up for this event, the Participant acknowledges that he/she has read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, and accepts that he/she will be bound by and abide by them.

2. The Participant may use any filming equipment for production of the video on condition that the following requirements are met. Failure to observe these will result in being disqualified.

3. Videos that are successfully submitted will be vetted by the Organizer. The Organizer reserves the right to reject any work that is considered inappropriate, inconsistent with the subject and fails to comply with the specifications.

4. Works that pass the vetting of the Organizer may be posted on the HKCO website. All such works must be specifically produced for this event.

5. A participant is not allowed to upload or share video clips, texts or pictures that are in violation of the law. The Organizer shall have the right to disqualify anyone violating this rule, and the participant concerned shall be held responsible for such violation.

6.   Upon submission of the video, the Participant is considered to be aware of the following terms, and warrants and covenants that: 

a. The Participant agrees that the video is copyrighted by the Organizer which has the right to edit, modify or use any content or part thereof. Once the video is selected, the above authorization will remain in force forever. Other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

b. The Participant agrees that the Organizer holds the right to use all the participating works for any publicity, exhibition and printing purposes, including but not limited to web, print or electronic media, without the need to obtain prior consent from the Participant and without payment of any copyright fee.

c. The Participant agrees that the Organizer may, at its sole discretion and at its option, disclose, publish, use or utilize the video submitted for the event, or any part thereof in any way; and that it may, at any time at its discretion, discontinue the disclosure, publication, use or utilization of the said video submitted.

d. Other than the Participant, prior consent of all parties concerned, viz. the subjects, performers or interviewees who appeared in the video, has been obtained. Should any person who appeared in the video raises any objection in the future, the Participant shall be solely held liable. (Persons aged 18 and under are required to have the consent of their parents or guardians.)

e. The video must be an original production made and owned by the Participant himself/herself. This covers all copyrights vis-à-vis the shooting content, sounds and music therein. Should the video submitted be found to be in violation or infringement of any copyrights, the Participant shall be held liable.

f.  The personal data of the Participant may be used for all related activities and administrative purposes.

7.    If the video submitted contains any musical elements, the following terms must be met:
Any image, music, sound or clip used in the said video must be the original work of the Participant himself/herself. There should be no infringement of copyright and interest of any other party. If there is any reproduction of copyrighted material, written consent of the copyright owner must be obtained prior, failing which the Participant will be liable for any disputes arising therefrom and may be disqualified from participating in the event. The Organizer may ask the Participant to produce written proof of legal authorization.

8.    All submitted videos will be vetted by the Organizer, and all such videos must comply with these Terms and Conditions stated herein. Any violation of these Terms and Conditions will result in removal of the work from the Orchestra’s website, with the Participant being disqualified.

9.    Any changes to the Terms and Conditions for Participation will be posted on the HKCO website. No notification will be sent to individual participants.

10. The Organizer reserves the discretion to amend the rules at any time without prior notice. The Organizer reserves the right of final decision in case of any dispute.

11. Any dispute arising from this call for entries shall be subject to the final decision of the Organizer. There shall be no dispute or further discussion in connection with the said decision.

12.   Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Statement:
The personal data that you supply will be used for communication with the HKCO. The Orchestra will notify you of the latest updates, benefits and promotions related to the Orchestra. You can make subsequent changes on your information or request to be removed from the update list (including direct sales) by notifying the Orchestra in writing or by phone.

13.   These Terms and Conditions and related matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Any dispute arising under these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Address: 7/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Tel: 3185 1600 Fax: 2815 5615
Email: inquiries@hkco.org