Terms and Conditions of Entry for Adult Creatives
These Terms and Conditions (“the Terms”) apply to the submission of artwork(s) (“the Work”), together with an image (“the Image”) of that Work and a short artist statement or description (“the Description”) for inclusion in the It’s Not Your Birthday But... (“INYBB”) What Keeps Us Well Exhibition (“the Exhibition”), presented online and/or on-site at the Surrey History Centre and as part of a touring exhibition.
“You” and “Your” refer to the individual artist submitting the Work.
Please read these Terms carefully before completing the Entry Form, as the Entry Form and these Terms together form the contract between You and INYBB.
1. It’s Not Your Birthday But...
1.1 It’s Not Your Birthday But... (INYBB) is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales, company number 978441.1.2 For information requests, please contact: hello@itsnotyourbirthdaybut.com
2. Eligibility
2.1 This category is open to individuals aged 18 years or over at the time of submission.2.2 Any entrant under the age of 18 must apply through the separate Young Creatives category and will not be eligible under these Terms.
3. The Exhibition and Related Publication
3.1 What Keeps Us Well is organised by INYBB in collaboration with Surrey History Centre.
3.2 The project includes:
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An online public showcase;
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An on-site exhibition at Surrey History Centre featuring selected Works;
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A touring exhibition across Surrey museums and libraries; and
- The possible publication of a printed and/or digital book featuring a selection of submitted Works and Descriptions.
4. The Work, Image, and Description
Visual Artwork
4.1 Visual artwork must be the original creation of the artist submitting the Work and must not infringe any third-party intellectual property or other rights.
4.2 The Image must be taken by You or with Your direct consent.
4.3 Visual submissions will not be accepted if they:
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Exceed 1000mm wide x 1000mm high;
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Pose any health or safety risk;
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Are submitted after the stated deadline;
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Infringe copyright or other rights;
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Are wholly or partly AI-generated; or
- Contain violent, harmful, discriminatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate content unsuitable for public display.
4.4 Visual submissions must be submitted as a high-quality digital image, 300dpi
Written Work
4.5 Written submissions may be in any format, including but not limited to:
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Letters;
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Poetry or spoken-word pieces;
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Short stories;
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Personal reflections or creative writing.
4.6 Written entries must:
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Be your original, unaided work and not AI-generated;
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Be no more than 500 words in total length;
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Be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx);
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Be double-spaced; and
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Use Arial font, size 12.
4.7 Written submissions must be suitable for public display and must not include violent, harmful, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate content.
4.8 INYBB supports freedom of expression while maintaining safe and inclusive exhibition standards. All submissions are subject to review prior to selection.
5. Entry Form
5.1 The Entry Form must be completed accurately by the submitting artist.
6. Rules for Submission
6.1 By submitting the Work, You confirm that:-
The Work is Your original creation and that You own all associated rights;
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The Work does not infringe any third-party rights;
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The Work is suitable for safe handling and public presentation; and
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The Work is not AI-generated.
6.2 INYBB reserves the right to disqualify any submissions that do not comply with these Terms or are deemed inappropriate. INYBB’s decisions are final.
7. Submission of the Work
7.1 Films or videos must be submitted via YouTube or Vimeo. By submitting through these platforms, You agree to comply with their respective terms and conditions.7.2 Up to 3 submissions are allowed across categories.
8. Delivery of the Work
8.1 Detailed instructions for delivering physical Works will be provided if the Work is selected for exhibition.
9. Use of Personal Data
9.1 INYBB will comply with all applicable UK data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.9.2 By submitting an Entry Form, You consent to:
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The collection, storage, and processing of Your personal data for administration of the Exhibition, touring programme, book publication, and related communications; and
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The public use of Your name and submitted artist biography for exhibition displays, websites, marketing materials, and book publication.
9.3 Personal data will be processed solely for project administration and safeguarding purposes.
10. Permission to Use the Work
10.1 By submitting the Work, You grant INYBB and Surrey History Centre a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and archive the Work (including the Image and Description) for purposes including but not limited to:
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Exhibitions and touring displays;
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Online showcases and websites;
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Educational and archival use;
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Promotional, marketing, and press activities;
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Social media;
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Printed exhibition materials; and
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Production and publication of a printed and/or digital book featuring selected Works.
10.2 You consent to visitors photographing exhibited Works for personal, non-commercial use.
10.3 Except for any prizes formally awarded, no royalties, fees, or compensation will be payable for any use of the Work.
11. Selection Process
11.1 The selection process includes:-
Initial review by INYBB staff;
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Judging by a selection panel; and
- Final compliance review before exhibition inclusion.
11.2 All selection decisions made by INYBB and its appointed panels are final. No correspondence or appeals will be entered into regarding the selection or rejection of any submission.
12. Collection of Work
12.1 Accepted Works must remain on display until the exhibition closes and may not be removed early.12.2 Collection details will be provided upon selection.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 INYBB cannot guarantee continuous online availability of exhibition websites or digital platforms.13.2 INYBB shall not be liable for deterioration or loss occurring during delivery to or from the exhibition venues.
13.3 INYBB’s liability for damage applies only while the Work is physically on display at Surrey History Centre or during the touring exhibition.
14. Force Majeure
14.1 INYBB shall not be liable for failure to perform any obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control (“Force Majeure Events”).
15. Severance
15.1 If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Law and Jurisdiction
16.1 These Terms shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.16.2 Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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