Effective Date: 20th July ‘25

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and participation in the Bharat Innovation Challenge (“the Challenge”), organized by Lovely Professional University (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By registering for or participating in the Challenge, or using any of our websites or platforms, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not participate or access the services provided.

Eligibility

• Participants must be 13 years of age or older, or meet the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction.
• Open to individuals or teams from India. International participation may be restricted depending on compliance, visa, or legal constraints.
• Participants from the following regions are not eligible: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Crimea region of Ukraine, unless permitted by Indian or international law.
• All participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized school or educational institution.
• Proof of age and academic enrollment may be requested at any stage of the Challenge.
• Participating schools must ensure that all student participants have submitted valid parental consent at their end.

Participation and Registration

• Participants must register via the official portal before the published deadline.
• Accurate and complete information must be provided during registration, including valid email and contact information.
• Participants must accept all official guidelines and agree to follow the timelines provided in the Student Handbook.
• Lovely Professional University reserves the right to reject or disqualify any participant or team based on incomplete, incorrect, or fraudulent registration.
• Each team must designate a team leader responsible for communication and submission.

Competition Structure

• The Challenge may consist of multiple stages, including but not limited to:
  • Idea submission
  • Prototype development
  • Final presentation/evaluation
• Detailed rules, judging criteria, deadlines, and rewards will be provided in the Official Competition Guide, which is incorporated herein by reference.
• In case of any conflict, the Official Guide takes precedence over these Terms.
• Teams must adhere to submission formats and slide limits as specified.
• Teams may not change project themes once submitted.
• Travel is only required if your team qualifies among the top 50, and only on the specified final event dates mentioned in the handbook.

Intellectual Property Rights

• All submissions remain the intellectual property of the participants.
• By submitting, you grant Lovely Professional University a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and promote your work for non-commercial purposes (e.g., promoting the event or showcasing innovation).
• You affirm that your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyrights, patents, or trade secrets.
• Participants are responsible for securing necessary permissions or clearances for any third-party materials used.
• Lovely Professional University will provide attribution wherever feasible when using participant content.

Use of the Website and Platform

• Participants agree to use the website and associated digital platforms only for lawful and intended purposes. You must not:
  • Violate any local, national, or international law.
  • Post or transmit offensive, defamatory, or harmful content.
  • Use automation (bots, crawlers) to access data or services.
  • Attempt to hack, overload, or disrupt our digital infrastructure.
  • Share login credentials or impersonate others.
• Participants are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and for all activities under their account.
• Technical issues must be reported immediately to the organizing team to avoid delays or disqualification.

User Content and Conduct

• Participants may post content such as ideas, solutions, and comments. All content must:
  • Be original and respectful.
  • Not contain illegal, harmful, or discriminatory material.
  • Not advertise or promote third-party products/services without permission.
• By submitting or uploading content, you grant us a license to use it for promotion, research, or reporting, with proper credit where possible.
• Offensive content may result in disqualification or removal from the platform without prior notice.
• Harassment or abuse towards fellow participants, mentors, or jury members will not be tolerated.

Judging and Prizes

• All decisions made by the jury or organizing committee are final and binding.
• Prizes may include cash, incubation, mentorship, internships, or sponsorship offers.
• Prizes are non-transferable and may be subject to taxation as per Indian law.
• Any attempt to influence the jury or manipulate results may lead to immediate disqualification.
• In case of a tie or close scoring, final decisions rest solely with the jury panel.

Disqualification and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Disqualify participants for misconduct, plagiarism, or non-compliance.
• Remove offensive or suspicious content.
• Suspend or ban accounts found in violation of the Terms.
• Cancel or modify any part of the Challenge due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Reassign awards or recognition in cases of discovered fraud or misconduct.
• You agree to hold us harmless against any claims or liabilities arising from enforcement actions.

Privacy and Data Usage

• We collect only necessary information (e.g., name, email, contact, project data) for the smooth functioning of the Challenge.
• Data will be stored securely and may be shared with partners, jury members, or sponsors solely for evaluation, support, or placement purposes.
• We do not sell your data to third parties.
• Aggregate and anonymized data may be used for research or reporting.
• For full details, refer to the Privacy Policy (linked separately).

Publicity and Media Consent

By participating:

• You consent to the use of your name, photo, project details, and recordings for marketing, outreach, or promotional use by Lovely Professional University or its partners.
• You consent to being featured on all of the official social media platforms of Bharat Innovation Challenge and Lovely Professional University.
• You waive any rights to approval, royalties, or compensation for such use.
• Selected participants may be featured in official newsletters, social media, or press releases.
• All participants are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in public-facing media.

Limitation of Liability

Lovely Professional University and its partners are not liable for:

• Technical errors, platform downtime, or submission failures.
• Loss or corruption of data.
• Damages arising from participation, unless caused by willful misconduct.
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to the Challenge.
• any travel expenses incurred by participants or mentors attending the final offline round.

Participation is at your own risk.

However, Accommodation and meals will be provided for all finalist participants and mentors present at the venue during the offline event.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jalandhar, Punjab.
• Participants agree to resolve disputes amicably before initiating legal proceedings.

Contact Us

For queries regarding these Terms or the Challenge:

• Email: bic@lpu.co.in
• Postal Address: Lovely Professional University, Punjab - 144411, India

By registering or using our services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Terms & Conditions.