GENERAL CONTEST RULES

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-   All images must not show any lewd, nude or sexual acts and must maintain a PG-13 or lower rating.  Any images that are deemed not to meet these qualifications will be disqualified from the contest. 

 

-   All images submitted must have been photographed within the past year. 

 

-   The image(s) submitted must have been photographed by the individual submitting the image. This includes images submitted in the composite image category.  You can not submit an image that you edited that was photographed by someone else.  If you submit an image that is not yours, you will be disqualified from the competition and will not be allowed to compete again.

 

-   All images submitted require a model release from the cosplayer(s) pictured in the image.  By entering our contest, you are stating that you have secured such a release from your models.  It is not our responsibility to verify the release, we are making you aware of that up front, and by entering you acknowledge that responsibility is yours. 

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-   There will be an ENTRY FEE of $10, 3 images allowed per Entry.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

After the submission deadline of June 26th, 2023.  A panel of judges will review all the images in each category and then vote on the winners. Judges' Decisions for 1st Place and Runner-Up within each category will be announced on July 15th. The finalists from each category will be showcased on Cosplay World social media, and will be printed and framed for Exhibition during Cosplay World Richmond August 5th-6th, 2023.  Attendees will vote on an Audience’s Choice Award during the day of August 5th, and the winner to be announced alongside the Cosplay Contest Awards.  

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