These Terms and Conditions govern participation in the Climate Action Awards hosted by Kids Against Plastic (the “Charity”). By submitting a nomination, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility

• The awards are open to schools, educators, and school-led initiatives based in the UK.

• Nominations can be submitted by teachers, school staff, students (with appropriate consent), or other affiliated individuals.

• Nominees must be actively engaged in sustainability, environmental, or climate action efforts during the current or previous academic year.

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2. Submission Process

• Nominations must be submitted via the official online form.

• Each nomination must include a completed form and one supporting piece of evidence (e.g., PDF, Word document, image or video).

• Evidence must be the original work of the nominee or have proper rights and permissions.

• Submission deadline will be clearly stated on the awards page. Late or incomplete entries may not be considered.

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3. Evidence Requirements

• Acceptable file types include: PDF, DOC/DOCX, MP4, MOV, or links to online content (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).

• File size must not exceed 25MB.

• Submissions must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or copyrighted material without permission.

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4. Judging

• A panel selected by the Charity will review all entries based on impact, creativity, relevance, and sustainability.

• Judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome.

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5. Awards and Recognition

• Winners will be announced online via the Kids Against Plastic website and social media channels.

• Prizes are non-transferable.

• Winning entries may be showcased online, in reports, or at events for promotional or educational purposes.

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6. Intellectual Property and Consent

• By submitting an entry, you confirm that all content is original or that you have the right to share it.

• You grant Kids Against Plastic a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your submitted materials for promotional and educational purposes.

• Where minors are featured in submitted content, you confirm that you have obtained the necessary parental or guardian consent.

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7. Data Protection

• Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with UK data protection laws and the Charity’s privacy policy.

• Contact details will only be used for communications related to the awards unless consent is given for other purposes.

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8. Liability

• The Charity is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or damaged entries.

• The Charity reserves the right to cancel or amend the awards or these Terms without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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9. Contact

For questions or assistance, please use the Kids Against Plastic contact form.