Effective Date: 1 May, 2026

Governing Jurisdiction: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Applicability: National Talent Festival 2026 (ntf.blueberrylearn.com) & Blueberry Learn™

1. Acceptance of Terms & Parental Authority

1. By registering a participant, remitting the participation fee (₹100 per category), or transmitting digital media files (video, audio, text, or imagery) to the National Talent Festival 2026 portal, the individual executing the submission explicitly affirms that they are the biological parent or legally appointed guardian of the minor entrant.

2. The parent/guardian warrants that they possess full legal capacity to enter into this binding agreement on behalf of the minor under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

3. If an entry is registered via an authorized school, academy, or institutional coordinator, the parent/guardian explicitly validates the institution’s authority to act as their administrative representative for entry processing.

2. Comprehensive Media Release & Commercial IP License

This section constitutes an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide assignment and license of publicity and submitted media rights.

1. Perpetual Commercial License: By transmitting any video recording, audio track, artwork scan, photograph, performance snippet, written or spoken presentation, or likeness (collectively, “Participant Media”), the parent/guardian grants Blueberry Learn, its parent entity, affiliates, successors, and assignees an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to record, store, host, reproduce, edit, crop, remix, digitize, broadcast, publish, display, stream, and commercially exploit the content in whole or in part.

2. Promotional & Advertising Usage: Blueberry Learn maintains the absolute right to utilize Participant Media across all promotional, marketing, advertising, brand-building, and archival initiatives. This encompasses social media networks (YouTube, Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), digital ads, website galleries, promotional teasers, marketing presentations, broadcast media, print materials, and promotional campaigns for upcoming editions of the National Talent Festival without requirement of prior review, approval, credit, or financial compensation to the participant or guardian.

3. Publicity & Likeness Waiver: The parent/guardian unconditionally permits Blueberry Learn to publicize the participant’s first name, age, grade/class, school, city, state, photograph, voice, audio-visual performance, and submitted artwork. All moral rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, and common-law claims regarding such media usage are waived.

4. Third-Party Non-Infringement: The parent/guardian warrants that the Participant Media represents the original effort of the child, does not violate any third-party copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Blueberry Learn, its directors, employees, and judges against any claims, losses, or legal liabilities arising from the entry.

3. Three-Stage Evaluation & Absolute Jury Discretion

1. Three-Stage Competition Structure: The festival operates sequentially across three stages:

   • Stage 1: Preliminary Screening (open for submissions until December 20, 2026).

   • Stage 2: Pre-Finals / Zonal & National Shortlisting.

   • Stage 3: Grand National Finale & Evaluation (scheduled for early 2027).

2. Combined National Pool: The festival evaluates participants within a unified, consolidated national talent pool. There are no separate, siloed, or guaranteed award quotas reserved for individual competition domains, grades, or geographical locations.

3. Finality of Adjudication:

   • All evaluations, shortlists, scoring rubrics, and award allocations are determined by an independent jury board constituted by Blueberry Learn.

   • Decisions rendered by the jury panel and Blueberry Learn management are conclusive, final, binding, and non-negotiable.

   • Scoring matrices, internal notes, individual mark sheets, and juror commentary are confidential trade information. Blueberry Learn is under no obligation to disclose, publish, or discuss evaluation scores, rankings, or rejection reasons.

   • No appeals, requests for reassessment, RTI inquiries, or legal proceedings challenging subjective artistic evaluation shall be entertained.

4. Registration Fees & Strict Non-Refund Policy

1. Administrative Fee: The registration fee of ₹100 (inclusive of applicable taxes) per category covers portal infrastructure, cloud storage, verification workflows, administrative processing, and digital certificate generation.

2. Non-Refundability: All registration fees paid are 100% non-refundable, non-creditable, and non-transferable under all circumstances, including but not limited to:

   • Accidental or duplicate sign-ups.

   • Inability to record, upload, or submit entries prior to the deadline.

   • Disqualification resulting from age misrepresentation, rule violations, plagiarism, or adult interference.

   • Device, camera, or internet connectivity issues encountered during submission.

   • Dissatisfaction with stage progression, shortlists, or evaluation outcomes.

3. Disqualification: Entries that fail to meet baseline quality guidelines, are submitted past the deadline, contain adult assistance, or incorporate inappropriate content will be disqualified immediately without refund.

5. Schedule Adjustments & Prize Policy

1. Operational Adjustments: Blueberry Learn reserves the unilateral authority to adjust registration timelines (including extending registration up to December 20, 2026), modify screening milestones, reschedule intermediate stages, or announce final results in early 2027 based on operational considerations without financial liability.

2. Prizes & Discretionary Substitution:

   • Physical prizes (laptops, tablets, cash prizes) are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or alternate products.

   • In the event of supply constraints or model phase-outs, Blueberry Learn reserves the right to substitute any prize with equivalent hardware or vouchers of matching market value.

   • All prize claims require government-recognized age verification (Aadhaar / Birth Certificate) and bona fide school certification prior to dispatch.

6. Limitation of Liability

1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Blueberry Learn, its founders, directors, employees, affiliates, adjudicators, and technical service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from portal use, server downtime, data transmission failures, or competition participation.

2. Monetary Liability Cap: In all events, the maximum aggregate financial liability of Blueberry Learn toward any participant or parent/guardian for any and all claims shall be strictly capped at the exact registration fee received (maximum ₹100 INR).

7. Data Privacy Charter

1. Data Gathered: Basic student and guardian details (Student Name, Grade/Class, School Name, Parent Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, City, State, and submitted performance files).

2. Purpose of Use: Information is processed strictly for participant verification, cohort administration, certificate issuance, contest updates, and communications regarding future programs organized by Blueberry Learn.

3. Protection & Privacy: Blueberry Learn does not sell, rent, or trade participant personal data to third-party commercial brokers. Data is processed securely on cloud infrastructure in compliance with applicable Indian data protection and information technology regulations.

8. Governing Law, Exclusive Jurisdiction & Arbitration

1. Governing Law: This agreement and all interactions with Blueberry Learn shall be governed by and interpreted under the substantive laws of India.

2. Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute, difference, or claim arising out of or in connection with the National Talent Festival 2026 shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed exclusively by Blueberry Learn. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Proceedings shall be conducted in English pursuant to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

3. Exclusive Jurisdiction: Subject to the arbitration clause, the competent courts situated exclusively in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction over all legal matters arising from or relating to the festival.