By submitting an entry to the Creator Cup, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

1. Eligibility

• Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

• Employees of Cidercade, its parent company, affiliates, and immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

• Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

2. Ownership & Licensing

• By submitting content, you grant Cidercade full and unrestricted rights to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, publish, and display your submission in perpetuity, in any format or medium, for promotional, commercial, or any other lawful purposes—without compensation or further notice.

• Entrants waive any claims to royalties or approval rights.

• Entrants retain the right to share their work on their personal social accounts or feature their work in their own personal portfolios and demo reels.

3. Copyright & Music

• All elements of your submission must be original or properly licensed.

• Only royalty-free music may be used. If you use tracks provided in the official Creator Cup toolkit, you agree to follow the licensing terms provided therein.

• Submissions containing copyrighted material (including unlicensed music, footage, logos, or imagery) will be disqualified.

4. Use of Likeness

• If any individual is prominently featured in your video, you must have their written permission to use their likeness.

• By submitting your entry, you confirm that all necessary talent releases have been obtained and can be provided upon request.

5. Submission Requirements & Equipment Restrictions

• Content must feature a Cidercade location.

• No AI-generated submissions will be accepted.

• Submissions must not contain third-party trademarks, brands, or references to tobacco, firearms, or anything else not in line with Cidercade’s brand.

• All submissions must be a high-definition MP4 (1080p or higher) and may not exceed 100 MB. Participants agree to provide a higher-resolution format on request.

• Filming inside Cidercade must be done with portable gear only (e.g. handheld cameras, on-camera lights, small gimbals). No large tripods, light stands, or bulky setups. Unless coordinated in advance using our contact form.

6. Disqualification

• Submissions that are deemed offensive, unsafe, inappropriate, or off-brand will be removed at Cidercade’s sole discretion.

• Cidercade reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process, violating the rules, or acting in a disruptive or harmful manner.

7. No Purchase Necessary

• No purchase is required to enter or win.

• Participation constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these terms and the decisions of Cidercade, which are final and binding in all matters related to the competition.

8. Limitation of Liability

• Cidercade assumes no responsibility for technical issues, lost or corrupted entries, or any injury or damage to persons or property arising from participation.

• Entrants release and hold harmless Cidercade, its parent company, and affiliates from any claims arising out of participation or content use.