1. Award categories and titles are subject to change without notice.

2. Submitting an entry form does not guarantee nomination. Nominees will be shortlisted on the basis of Performance data as supplied in the entry form.

3. The final evaluation will be done by a D2C grand jury, which comprises of the industry experts, analysts and observers, based on what they see in your entry form and hence nominations should be filed with carefully with all required information in the forms/ excels and PPTs – as specified.

4. The Jurors deliberate on all presentations and gives their verdict to the Chairman of the jury who takes final decision on number of awardees (winners/ runners up etc.) in each of the categories.

5. All finalists themselves will make presentations to jurors and industry peers as per the Presentation Format explained in process.

6. Any attempt to canvass for selection could lead to disqualification. Nominees must not contact Jury members or organizers in this regard

7. All information in the entry form is mandatory. If any information is not provided, it will directly impact the overall ranking and rating by the Jury.

8. All nominees specifically agree that by participating in these awards, they are confirming that they will use:

A: The authorized and complete description of the award as mentioned on the first page in any public communication related to these awards.

B: Specific template of D2C logo, ribbon & trophy provided by the IMAGES Group.

9. Entries with factually incorrect or misleading information may be deemed invalid.

10. All nominees specifically confirm that the information they submit is accurate and true, and that it may be used for internal research & Industry insights unless otherwise specified.

11. Every entry form must be attested by a person at the level of Director / CEO / Proprietor.

12. Jury and the organizers have the right to decide on the final categories to be awarded, renaming the titles, clubbing the categories and moving nominations to a category other than the category originally filed in – wherever required.

13. Minimum 3 valid nominations are required per category; else the category may be dropped without notice. However, nominations received in such categories may be considered for Excellence/ Special Jury Awards, if not moved to other closest category.