Terms & Conditions | Corporate-Photography

12th Annual All India Corporate Photography Contest 2026 is being conducted by Plusengage (Organiser) having its registered office at Mumbai. Before participating, please read the terms and conditions carefully given herein.

Sony India Private Limited ("Sony India") is participating solely as the Presenting Sponsor of the Contest. Sony India is not responsible for the organisation, administration, conduct, operation, participant registration, judging process, data processing, prize administration or any other operational aspect of the Contest unless expressly stated otherwise herein.

By registering for or participating in the Contest, every Participant confirms that he/she has read, understood and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions

12th Annual All India Corporate Photography Contest 2026 begins from 25th July,2025 and ends 5th September 2026 at 11:59:00 PM (Indian Standard Time), Entries submitted after the contest period will not be considered.

The Organiser reserves the right to amend, suspend, postpone or cancel the Contest in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

Who can Participate

The Contest is open to PAN India employees of the companies registered with Corporate Photography Contest platform across India.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and legally competent to enter into a binding contract under applicable law
Employees of Sony India Private Limited, its affiliates, subsidiaries, group, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
Participation in the Contest is restricted to individuals who are above 18 years of age and ordinarily residing in India throughout the Contest Period. The Organiser reserves the right to verify the Participant's residency at any time and may reject or disqualify any Participant who fails to satisfy this eligibility requirement.
The Organiser may reject or disqualify any Participant whose eligibility cannot be satisfactorily established.

How to Participate

Participants shall complete registration and submit their entries only through the official Contest website www.corporatephotographycontest.com.
Each Participant shall complete the registration process by providing complete, true and accurate information
Each participant may submit up to (5) five different photos across six categories: Nature/Landscapes, Wildlife, Arts & Culture, Portraits, Daily Life & Others and can vote also for other photos.
Submission of an entry does not guarantee acceptance into the Contest. The Organiser reserves the right to reject any submission that does not comply with these Terms and Conditions. The Organiser shall not be responsible for incomplete registrations, unsuccessful uploads, interrupted internet connectivity, technical failures or any other circumstances beyond its reasonable control that prevent successful submission of an entry.

Eligibility & Submission Criteria

All entries must be submitted via online portal, i.e., www.corporatephotographycontest.com.
All information detailing how to enter this contest forms part of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the participant agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. Submission of an entry will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Participants are solely responsible to ensure that submitted entries are successfully uploaded. Any technical errors that result in failure to submit the entries within the Contest Period will render a disqualification.
Unfair or unethical methods of participation may result in disqualification.
Photo Submissions must not contain obscenity, explicit sexual material, nudity, profanity, graphic violence, calls or incitement to violence, commercial solicitation or commercial promotion. Submissions also must not contain content or images that could be considered abusive, inflammatory, denigrating, or disrespectful to the to groups, individuals or institutions.
Submissions be not be subject to any restrictions as to use, publication, reproduction, duplication, copying or in any way; or infringe or interfere with any rights of any third party, or infringe any applicable laws; must not contain, indicate, suggest or refer to any material, content or information, including but not limited to logos, caricatures, slogans, sketches, designs or other graphics or any other material which, directly or indirectly solicits on behalf of, advertises, promotes, supports or otherwise refers to any good, service or entity, towards achieving any benefit or consideration for such good, service or entity; not contain, indicate, suggest or refer to any material, content or information, including but not limited to logos, caricatures, slogans, sketches, designs or other graphics or any other material which are or are likely to infringe upon any rights under applicable laws (including, but not limited to copyright, trademark, design or contract) of any third party.
Organisers reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, disqualify any entry that it considers offensive, inappropriate, objectionable or likely to infringe any rights of any third party under applicable laws. Incomplete, indecipherable, or illegible entries will be deemed invalid.
Images with frames or borders are not allowed.
A participant can upload up to maximum total of 5 photographs overall in any of the listed categories.
HDR images (High Dynamic Range) - are not allowed. (Except Mobile Phone Category)
Watermarks not allowed.
All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them. AI-generated, AI-assisted or materially AI-enhanced photographs shall not be eligible for participation.
It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Participants must warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work.
Participants shall obtain and maintain all necessary permissions, releases and consents from identifiable persons, property owners and any other rights holders appearing in the submitted photograph
Photos or still images extracted from any video tape or source, film or motion capturing device are not accepted.
Images that do not meet this standard can still be judged but may not be honored as a finalist in the Contest (at the judges’ sole discretion) if the photographer is unable or unavailable to provide the proper resolution when asked.
Entries must not be sent through agencies or third parties. The Organisers reserves the right to delete any entered photo that does not meet the above guidelines.
Participants shall not use the Sony name, logo, trademarks or any other Sony branding in any manner suggesting endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation, except as expressly permitted under the Contest
Images captured from Drones are not accepted.
On selection of the pictures, participant will be asked to submit the high-resolution pictures with Exif data.

Judging Standards

Originality: You must have taken this photo. Is your photo original, fresh or inventive. Participants represent and warrant that they are the sole creator and owner of the submitted photograph and possess all necessary rights to submit the same

Creativity: How imaginative is your photo? A creative photo breaks from traditional methods of presenting ideas and messages. For example, you could take the photo from an unexpected angle or focus on a detail that is usually ignored. Avoid simple snapshots of groups of people or buildings.

Photo Quality: Is your photo aesthetically pleasing? A high-quality photo is well composed and has a clear focal point. It should not be blurry, too dark or too light. Remember, you don't need to be a professional photographer to take a high-quality photo!

Retouching of Photos: The submitted photograph shall accurately represent the original scene captured by the Participant. No material alteration, manipulation, addition, removal or rearrangement of any person, object, wildlife, landscape or element of the photograph shall be permitted. Basic post-processing, including cropping, exposure correction, colour balance, sharpening, noise reduction, saturation, vibrance and processing through standard photo-editing software (including Adobe Lightroom), shall be permitted provided that such editing does not materially alter the authenticity of the photograph. The Organiser may require the original RAW file and EXIF metadata to verify compliance with this requirement.

Digital Rights

All intellectual property rights in the submitted photographs shall remain vested with the respective Participant. By submitting an entry, each Participant grants the Organiser and Sony India a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable licence during the term of copyright to reproduce, publish, display, communicate, adapt (without materially altering the artistic integrity of the photograph), and use the submitted photographs for the purposes of administering, promoting, marketing, publicising and archiving the Contest and Sony Digital Imaging promotional activities. Wherever reasonably practicable, appropriate credit shall be accorded to the Participant. Nothing contained herein shall obligate Sony India to use any submitted photograph

Conditions of Entry

Each Participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser, Sony India, their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to the Participant's participation in the Contest, submission of photographs, infringement of third-party rights, breach of these Terms and Conditions or violation of applicable law. Sony India shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Contest, acceptance, use or inability to use any prize or any act or omission of the Organiser. Neither the Organiser nor Sony India shall be responsible for lost, delayed, corrupted, incomplete, misdirected or unsuccessful submissions arising from network failures, technical errors, internet congestion, system failures or circumstances beyond their reasonable control. participants shall ensure that all information furnished during registration remains complete, accurate and up to date throughout the Contest Period... Participants are solely responsible for their entries. Participants may not submit materials that introduce any software viruses, worms or other programs designed to damage software, hardware or telecommunications equipment or are off-topic, partisan-political, contain advertising, nudity, personal attacks or expletives, or is otherwise abusive, threatening, unlawful, harassing, discriminatory, libelous, obscene, false, sexually explicit, or that infringes on the rights of any third party.
By voluntarily submitting personal information, Participants consent to the collection and processing of such personal information by the Organiser for administering the Contest. The Organiser represents and warrants that all personal information shared with Sony India has been collected with valid consent and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Sony India shall process such personal information only for the purposes expressly permitted under these Terms and applicable law.
Sony India is acting as the Presenting Sponsor of the Contest. The Organiser shall be solely responsible for the conduct, administration, participant registration, judging, prize administration, website operations, customer support, data collection, processing and compliance with all applicable laws. Nothing contained in these Terms shall create any contractual relationship between Sony India and any Participant.
The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Plusengage reserves the right to postpone, change, amend, withdraw and/or cancel the contest or modify these rules at its discretion. In the event of a dispute regarding the winners, Plusengage reserves the right to award or not award the prizes in its sole discretion. Plusengage reserves the right to disqualify any Participant whose entry or conduct appears in any way to: inhibit the enjoyment of others; tamper with the Contest; violate these rules or other applicable law or regulation; infringe on the rights of third parties; or act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Decisions of the Plusengage are final and binding.
In case the Contest cannot be completed due to any force majeure events like a war, civil or military disturbance, act of God (natural calamities) or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any Governmental order or restriction or epidemic, pandemic or any other event beyond the control of Organiser, the contest may be stopped / terminated or postponed as per the discretion of Organiser

Prize

Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash and may be subject to availability. All prizes are subject to availability. Sony India and/or the Organiser reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to substitute any prize with another product of equivalent or higher value in the event of product discontinuation, supply constraints, regulatory requirements or other business exigencies, without incurring any liability.
Winners will be informed via email/phone number provided by the participants. Neither the Organiser nor Sony India shall be responsible for any delay, failure or inability to contact a winner due to incorrect, incomplete or outdated contact information furnished by the Participant.
If the winner does not claim the reward within 60 days from the date of announcement of the winner, then it is presumed that the winner had waived off / renounced his/her reward and Organisers reserves the right to deal with such prizes as it desires.
One (1) winner from each of the six (6) Contest categories shall be selected by the judging panel and shall receive the prize(s) notified by the Organiser and/or Sony India, subject to availability. Sony India reserves the right to substitute the prize with an equivalent or higher-value product at its sole discretion.
No Participant shall be entitled to demand any specific product, cash equivalent or alternative prize. All prizes remain subject to availability and may be modified or substituted by Sony India or the Organiser without prior notice

Shop

Employees of registered companies can avail an instant discount of 20% on MRP of the Selected Sony Digital Imaging Products.
Product image shown are for illustration purposes only and actual product may vary. Features of camera model aren't same across all models, and they are subject to vary based on model to model and variant. Accessories should be purchased separably and not included with camera. For detailed information about products, feature please visit www.sony.co.in
Quoted MRP is for 1 unit of Product (inclusive of all taxes) which is subject to change without prior notice.
Products purchased on discount are not for commercial use. Maximum number of purchases per person per login shall be 1 camera and 2 lenses only
The promotional offer shall be valid only during the period separately notified by Sony India and may be extended, modified or withdrawn at Sony India's sole discretion without prior notice.
Sony India has full rights to withdraw/ or modify special offer anytime. Each contestant has the option and are eligible to purchase a maximum of 1 camera and 2 lenses at the special offer price mentioned. Limited period offer.

Offer valid only while stocks last.
Offer available only through authorised Sony channels.
EMI approval shall be at the sole discretion of the respective financier.
Product availability may vary by city, store and/or channel.

The names of the winner(s) would be announced by Organisers, and its agents/representatives would contact the winners on their e-mail. Organiser or Sony India or its agents/representatives shall not be liable for any failure to receive any such communication sent to the e-mail address registered/provided by the Participant.
The gratifications cannot be transferred/negotiated. No cash redemption or substitution will be allowed. If the gratification is unavailable, Sony India reserves the right to substitute it with equal or greater value. The winner for the contest shall be liable for income tax, levies and duties due and owing under applicable and statutory laws in connection with the gratification Any TDS or other statutory deductions, where applicable, shall be deducted in accordance with applicable law. The gratification will be awarded to the winner(s) after due verification and in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. The winner shall, prior to the collection of the gratification, be required to submit to Organiser/Sony India, valid ID proof, residence proof, PAN and/or any other document.
By participating, each Participant agrees to hold harmless Organiser, Sony India and its directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents, as well as all others associated with the development and execution of this contest from and against any and all liability with respect to or in any way arising from this contest and the awarding and use, misuse or possession of the gratification, including liability for personal injury, except where prohibited or limited by law.
Organisers reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to alter or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice. An updated version of the terms and conditions may be made available on the website.
By participating, each Participant specifically accepts as follows (a) that he/she has fully read and understood all the terms and conditions and be unconditionally bound by them b) that he/she satisfies the eligibility requirements under these rules c) that he/she unconditionally accepts the winner so selected d) that he/she shall honour all decisions of Organiser with regard to the contest and its interpretation and not challenge them (e) to comply with all Central, State, Local Laws and Regulations.
All disputes to be settled within the jurisdiction of the Courts in New Delhi only.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sony India's aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with the Contest, these Terms and Conditions or any prize shall not exceed the retail value of the prize awarded to the relevant Participant. Under no circumstances shall Sony India be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages, including loss of profits, goodwill, opportunity or data.

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