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Terms and Conditions for LIA Online Lash Competition 2025

1. Entry Process and Deadlines

1.1 Registration and Submission

Registrations open 12.00am April 21, 2025. A ticket must be purchased to register in a category.
The deadline for submission of entries is 11.59pm June 30, 2025.
Category levels: Intermediate (less than 2 years) Advanced (2 years plus)

1.2 Participant Eligibility

The LIA Lash Competition is open to anyone who can meet category entry requirements. This includes those associated with Lash Industry New Zealand, but excludes Lash Industry New Zealand employees.
The competition is open to anyone living in New Zealand only unless the category specifies International.

1.3 Multiple Entries

Participants can submit entries in multiple categories as long as they meet the appropriate level requirements.
Multiple entries in a category are allowed provided each set is on a different model and has its own ticket.

1.4 Age and Media Release

All models must be over the age of 18. A media release for photography purposes must be obtained and submitted with entry. This can be downloaded here.

1.5 Entry Finality

Refunds are not available; all transactions are final, and participants are required to commit to their entries.
LINZ is not responsible for third party transaction fees.

2. Submission Requirements

2.1 Photo Requirements

Prior to submitting your work, please carefully review and understand the photo requirements. Our team will not be held responsible for any incorrect or missing angles/photos in the submissions.
Once an entry email has been sent, it will be considered the final entry for that specific category. No further changes to the photos will be permitted. Please review your entries thoroughly before submission.
High Resolution images only. No low resolution photos are to be submitted, these will not be judged as the set details cannot be seen.

2.2 Photo Editing

Edited photos, watermarked photos, or backgrounds featuring business logos are not accepted.
Photoshop, Facetune skin smoothing, or filters are prohibited (exceptions in the Creative Lash Art category).

2.3 Confidentiality

All entry photos and video content cannot be shared publicly until after the winners have been announced on September 6, 2025. This includes sharing behind the scenes footage of your entry that may identify you. Infringement will risk disqualification.

2.4 Lash Specifications

Participants are responsible for adhering to lash weight, diameter, and colour specifications in each category.

3. Category Adjustments and Disqualifications

3.1 Category Adjustments

We reserve the right to adjust categories with different levels. If there is a significant number of entries in an open category, we may divide the winners by level (Intermediate/Advanced).
If there are insufficient entries in a levels category, all entries will compete at the same level. For example; the event of low entries in Mega Volume, this category will be merged with either pre-made or handmade depending on the set type.

3.2 Disqualification Criteria

We reserve the right to disqualify a chosen winner if it is found that the participant submitted in the wrong category or level.
Participants must complete all work without assistance from AI or others. Entries discovered to be completed with assistance or using work that does not belong to the participant will be disqualified.
No refunds are given in the event of disqualification. Please read the guidelines throughly before submission.

4. Judging and Feedback

4.1 Judging Process

The competition is judged via a judging panel made of experienced national and international lash artists and/or experts in their field.
All entries are coded when submitted and judged independently. No names or identifying information are provided to the judges.
Participants are warned to refrain from communicating with any judge regarding their entry during the judging process.
All entries are coded when submitted and judged independently. No names or identifying information are provided to the judges.

4.2 Scoresheets and Feedback

Lash Industry New Zealand is not obligated to provide scoresheets to participants. Judges' feedback is not guaranteed. Please understand that judges are not required to do so, they are volunteering their time.
If feedback has been provided, this will be passed on at the organisers discretion.

5. Awards and Shipping

5.1 Trophies and Certificates

Customised trophies and certificates may take up to 8 weeks to be processed after the winners are announced. Priority is given to those attending the Lash Industry Awards on September 6, 2025.

5.2 Shipping

When the trophies are ready for shipment, we will contact all participants to confirm shipping details and associated fees. Participants are responsible for all shipping costs.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Photo Ownership

By submitting photos in this competition, you acknowledge that Lash Industry New Zealand retains ownership and may use them at any time or place for marketing purposes, digitally or otherwise.

7. Prohibition of AI Usage

7.1 AI-Generated Content

The use of AI-generated content in any form for entries or applications is strictly prohibited. All work submitted must be original and created by the participant without the aid of artificial intelligence tools.

7.2 Verification

Entries found to have utilised AI in their creation will be disqualified immediately. Lash Industry New Zealand reserves the right to request verification of the originality of submitted work.

7.3 Integrity

By submitting an entry, participants confirm that all work is their own and free from AI assistance, maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the competition.

8. Additional Terms

Participants are expected to adhere to all the terms and conditions listed and be respectful of the process that is generously run by volunteers. Any violation may result in disqualification and other penalties as deemed appropriate by the organisers.

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Entry Process and Deadlines

1.1 Nomination / Entry

Nominations/entries open at 12.00am on 12th May 2025 and close at 11.59pm on 30th June 2025.
A nomination fee of $55 per entry is required at the time of nomination.
Self-nominations and nominations of others are both permitted. This is a nomination/entry-only process; it is not a voting based competition.

1.2 Acceptance of Nomination

All nominees must accept their nomination to proceed.
Acceptance involves submitting an official entry form including written responses to judges' questions and relevant supporting material such as images, documents, or presentations.
Accepting a nomination automatically means acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

1.3 Participant Eligibility

Open to individuals and businesses operating and residing within New Zealand only.
Nominees must have an active presence in their nominated category.

1.4 Multiple Entries

Multiple nominations are allowed across different business categories. Each nomination must have its own entry fee and separate submission per category.

1.5 Entry Finality

All nomination and entry fees are non-refundable.
Lash Industry New Zealand is not responsible for any third-party transaction fees.
No changes to submissions will be accepted after the entry deadline.

2. Submission Requirements

2.1 Entry Format

Written component of entries can be submitted as a Word document, PDF, or PowerPoint presentation.
Entries must address the provided questions clearly and professionally to allow judges to assess fairly.

2.2 Content Requirements

All submitted entries must include:

Written responses to the official judging questions.
Relevant supporting images or materials for presentation and marketing purposes.
High-quality submissions only; avoid AI. Poor quality may impact judging outcomes.