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Calendar Photo Contest Rules and Regulations
Purpose
The London Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) is seeking photos of archaeological sites from around the world for our first annual calendar celebrating archaeology. The calendar will be used as a fundraising opportunity for the Chapter and will make a wonderful gift for friends or family.
Prize
All participants whose entry or entries are included in the calendar will receive a copy of the calendar free of charge.
Submission Deadline
Competition closes September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Participation
The contest is open to anyone. Submissions must be made by individuals, but individuals may submit multiple entrees.
Submission
Please submit your entry electronically (you will be required to sign into google). You can also send your submission to the oaslondonchapter@gmail.com email address along with the required files and information. Entries must be submitted as RAW, JPEG, TIFF, GIF, or PNG files.
Guidelines
- A max 250 word description that includes information regarding the location and archaeological significance of the photograph;
- Avoid photographs of people unless you are able to gain their permission for use in this competition; and,
- Does not violate copyright and has not been created using AI generated imagery..
By submitting a photo for entry in the competition, the designer(s) acknowledges that they are the ones who took the photograph and are the rightful owner. The photographer also certifies that the photograph does not infringe upon the rights of any third party, that it does not violate any copyright, and has not been created using AI generated imagery.
Submission Format
Digital photographs must be submitted in any of the following formats: .raw, .jpg/jpeg, .tiff, .gif, or
.png. Images should be at least 600 dpi, but the higher the quality/resolution of the image, the better!
Judging
An independent panel of judges will determine the winners.
Copyright
The London Chapter of the OAS will acquire ownership of the winning photographs by assignment of copyright, and the winning photographer will disclaim any trademarks and without limitation all other rights related to the photograph. By submitting a photograph for entry in the competition, the photographer acknowledges that they are the ones who took the photograph and are the rightful owners. The photographer also certifies that the photograph does not infringe upon the rights of any third party, does not violate any copyright, and was not created using AI generated imagery.
The London Chapter of the OAS is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, or otherwise unusable entries, including entries that are lost or unusable due to computer, internet, or electronic problems. Entries that are deemed inappropriate or do not meet the guidelines outlined above will be disqualified.