TERMS & PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS/PRIVACY

These terms and conditions (“Agreement”) set forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the VincentAndFriends website (“Website” or “Service”) and any of its related products and services (collectively, “Services”). This Agreement is legally binding between you (“User”, “you” or “your”) and this Website operator (“Operator”, “we”, “us” or “our”). If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this agreement, in which case the terms “User”, “you” or “your” shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this agreement, you must not accept this agreement and may not access and use the Website and Services. By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. You acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract between you and the Operator, even though it is electronic and is not physically signed by you, and it governs your use of the Website and Services.

Links to other resources

Although the Website and Services may link to other resources (such as websites, mobile applications, etc.), we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked resource, unless specifically stated herein. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any businesses or individuals or the content of their resources. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, services, and content of any other third parties. You should carefully review the legal statements and other conditions of use of any resource which you access through a link on the Website. Your linking to any other off-site resources is at your own risk.

Intellectual property rights

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all present and future rights conferred by statute, common law or equity in or in relation to any copyright and related rights, trademarks, designs, patents, inventions, goodwill and the right to sue for passing off, rights to inventions, rights to use, and all other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications and rights to apply for and be granted, rights to claim priority from, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection and any other results of intellectual activity which subsist or will subsist now or in the future in any part of the world. This Agreement does not transfer to you any intellectual property owned by the Operator or third parties, and all rights, titles, and interests in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with the Operator. All trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Operator or its licensors. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of the Website and Services grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any of the Operator or third party trademarks.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will the Operator, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers or licensors be liable to any person for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, cover or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damages for lost profits, revenue, sales, goodwill, use of content, impact on business, business interruption, loss of anticipated savings, loss of business opportunity) however caused, under any theory of liability, including, without limitation, contract, tort, warranty, breach of statutory duty, negligence or otherwise, even if the liable party has been advised as to the possibility of such damages or could have foreseen such damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the aggregate liability of the Operator and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and licensors relating to the services will be limited to an amount no greater than one dollar or any amounts actually paid in cash by you to the Operator for the prior one month period prior to the first event or occurrence giving rise to such liability. The limitations and exclusions also apply if this remedy does not fully compensate you for any losses or fails of its essential purpose.

Changes and amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided.

An updated version of this Agreement will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Agreement unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Agreement (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes.

Acceptance of these terms

You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website and Services you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services.

This document was last updated on October 28 2025.

📜 Blockbuster Story Idea/Synopsis Contest – Official Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Organizer: BlockbusterStory.com (“the Organizer,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

By submitting an entry or paying the entry fee, each participant (“Entrant,” “you,” or “your”) agrees to the following Terms & Conditions:

1. Eligibility

The contest is open worldwide to individuals aged 18 years or older at the time of entry.
Employees, contractors, or partners directly affiliated with BlockbusterStory.com are not eligible to win prizes.

2. How to Enter

  • Each entry requires a $20 USD entry fee paid through PayPal.

  • After payment, entrants will receive an email from the Organizer requesting their synopsis submission.

  • Entrants must provide:

    • Story Title

    • Genre

    • A 300–500-word synopsis in English

    • (Optional) Pen name or initials to be used publicly if selected as a winner or finalist.

  • Entry fees are non-refundable, including in cases of disqualification, withdrawal, or non-completion.

3. Multiple Entries

Entrants may submit multiple synopses. Each submission requires a separate $20 fee.

4. Prize

  • One Grand Prize Winner will receive $2,500 USD, paid via PayPal within 30 days of the official announcement.

  • The Organizer reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value if necessary.

  • All taxes or fees related to the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.

5. Judging

All entries will be reviewed by the Organizer and selected judges.
Judging criteria include originality, clarity, and story potential.
All decisions are final and binding; no correspondence will be entered into regarding the judging process.

6. Anonymity and Pen Names

Entrants are not required to disclose their real name publicly.
Winners and finalists may:

  • Choose to appear under a pen name, pseudonym, or initials, or

  • Remain anonymous on public announcements.

The Organizer will privately verify the winner’s identity only to confirm eligibility and issue payment.
All private identity details will remain confidential and will not be published or shared.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Entrants retain full ownership and copyright to their submitted work.

  • By entering, you grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your story title, excerpt, and pen name on BlockbusterStory.com or its promotional materials solely for the purpose of promoting the contest and its results.

  • No other use or publication rights are granted.

8. Original Work

All submissions must be the entrant’s original work and free from plagiarism or AI-generated content that is not substantially edited by the entrant.
Entries found to be plagiarized or infringing on others’ rights will be disqualified without refund.

9. Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including disqualification, withdrawal, or failure to provide a complete submission after payment.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

  • Personal information collected from entrants is used solely for contest administration, payment verification, and communication.

  • Entrant data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties.

  • All payment processing is securely handled by PayPal.

11. Disqualification

The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for:

  • Failure to follow submission rules

  • Submitting offensive, defamatory, or harmful content

  • Any attempt to tamper with or disrupt the contest process

12. Publication & Promotion

The Organizer may promote finalists and winners on BlockbusterStory.com and associated social media accounts.
No additional compensation will be provided for such promotion.
Entrants may request removal of their content from promotional listings at any time.

13. Liability

By entering, you agree that the Organizer, its partners, and representatives are not liable for any:

  • Technical failures or lost submissions

  • Delays in payment processing beyond reasonable control

  • Claims related to the use of your submission for authorized promotional purposes

14. Governing Law

This contest is governed by the laws of the country in which the Organizer operates.

15. Amendments

The Organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest if unforeseen circumstances arise.
Any changes will be posted publicly on BlockbusterStory.com.

16. Acceptance

Payment of the entry fee and submission of materials constitutes full acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.