Contest Rules

By submitting an entry in this contest, regardless of country of entry, you represent & warrant that your photo(s) conform to the following:

• You are not a Shiba Prom Board member
• You are at least 18 years of age
• Photos must be:
  • Of your own pet(s)
  • Appropriate for the theme of the submission category
  • Of one (1) pet unless the category is a group theme
  • In the spirit of “Rescue” – we are here to celebrate Shiba Inus not bash other breeds or make fun of other contest submissions

• Photo and video submission may not:
  • Show humans or other people’s pets
  • Include content that is derogatory, offensive, threatening, defamatory, disparaging, libelous
  • Promote hatred or harm against any group or person
  • Contain any content that is inappropriate, indecent, sexual, profane, indecent, tortuous, slanderous, or discriminatory in any way
  • Contain any content that is unlawful or otherwise in violation of any applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws & regulations in any state where the photos were created
  • Contain any content, material or element that displays any third-party advertising, slogan, logo, trademark or otherwise indicates a sponsorship or endorsement by a third party or commercial entity that is not within the spirit of this contest, as determined by Shiba Prom in its sole discretion (In other words, stickers & some text are fine. But watermarks & copyrighted material are not)
  • Reference any person, group, or organizations without their written permission
  • Violate a third party's intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, logos, contract & licensing rights, rights of publicity or privacy, moral rights, or any other intellectual property rights
  • Be subject to any third-party agreement(s) which may require organizer to pay any sum of money to any person or entity as a result of its use or exploitation of the photos or rights therein

During the contest period, Shiba Prom will evaluate each entry to ensure that it does not violate these contest rules. Photographs that violate these rules will be disqualified. Shiba Prom members of the Board are not eligible to win prizes from any Shiba Prom fundraising event, but they may participate by voting in accordance with contest rules. Shiba Prom volunteers are permitted to enter, vote and may win prizes in accordance with contest rules. 

By submitting a photo you agree to give Shiba Prom permission to use your photo in Shiba Prom-related promotions, marketing, social media postings & other activities that further our mission of supporting Shiba Inu rescues throughout the United States.