The Required Fine Print (We Added Glitter Where Possible) ✨
Effective January 1, 2025
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 All entry fees (“Fees”) paid to Grace & Charm Pageantry (“Company”) for participation in any pageant event (“Event”) are strictly non-refundable upon submission, except as expressly provided herein.
1.2 The Company’s proprietary Sparkle Audit™ judging system produces final, binding results not subject to appeal, dispute, or reconsideration.
2. CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY
2.1 Participants may request transfer of Fees to a future Event (“Credit”) by submitting written notice via email to [official email] no later than 48 hours prior to the applicable Event’s registration deadline (“Transfer Deadline”).
2.2 Credits shall:
(a) Remain valid for 12 months from issuance date
(b) Be transferable once to another eligible participant
(c) Not be redeemable for cash value
(d) Automatically expire if unused within validity period
3. LIMITATIONS & LIABILITY
3.1 The Company shall not be liable for, and no Credits shall be issued due to:
- Technical difficulties (including but not limited to: photographic equipment failure, pet interference, or minor-related incidents)
- Participant scheduling conflicts
- Changes in competitive readiness or personal circumstances
3.2 The Company reserves the exclusive right to:
(a) Modify Event dates or locations
(b) Substitute prizes of comparable value
(c) Update these terms with 30 days’ posted notice
4. LEGAL PROVISIONS
4.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Florida. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Seminole County, with each party bearing its own legal costs.
4.2 Participants agree to release Company from all claims arising from participation, except in cases of demonstrable gross negligence.
4.3 The Company maintains sole discretion to refuse service to any participant violating these terms.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By submitting payment, Participant acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to these terms in their entirety.