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14th edition — Marketing Director of the Year

Terms and conditions

The official rules of the competition, binding on participants, entering organizations and Jury members.

This is an English translation of the Polish terms and conditions (version of 30 September 2026). In the event of any discrepancy, the Polish version prevails.

01General provisions
  1. 1.1The organizers of the competition called “Marketing Director of the Year / CMO of the Year” (in Polish: “Dyrektor Marketingu Roku”; hereinafter the “Competition” and “DMR”) are: HEX-NET Sp. z o.o., ul. Klimczaka 1, 02-797 Warsaw, Poland, and HEXAGON NETWORK INT LTD, Ealing Cross, 1st Floor, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5TH, United Kingdom (hereinafter the “Organizer”).
  2. 1.2The Competition – with respect to the registration of Participants and the completion and submission of Competition Forms – is conducted via the website at www.dyrektormarketinguroku.pl (hereinafter the “Portal”).
  3. 1.3The Competition is held on the basis of these terms and conditions (hereinafter the “Terms”).
  4. 1.4The winners of the Competition are selected by the members of the Jury appointed by the Organizer (hereinafter the “Jury”).
  5. 1.5The proper conduct of the Competition is supervised by the Organizer in consultation with a law firm.
02Participants, Entering Entities, Teams
  1. 2.1The Competition is open to natural persons (hereinafter the “Participant”), provided that they register correctly in accordance with section 3 below.
  2. 2.2A Participant may only be an adult with full legal capacity who, at the time of entering the Competition, has worked for at least 6 months for the employer (hereinafter the “Entering Entity”), regardless of the basis of employment (e.g. an employment contract, a civil-law contract, etc.), with the exception of the persons referred to in sections 2.3 and 2.4 below.
  3. 2.3Employees, representatives and members of the governing bodies of the Organizer and of the entities involved in preparing and conducting the Competition may not be Participants. Employees means persons working for the entities that engage them, regardless of the legal basis (employment contract, civil-law contract, etc.).
  4. 2.4Family members of the persons listed in section 2.3 above may not be Participants either. Family members means ascendants, descendants, siblings, spouses, and the ascendants, descendants and siblings of spouses.
  5. 2.5Participants employed by the same Entering Entity may be covered by a single entry as a team (hereinafter the “Team”). A Team may consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 people, and each Team member must meet the requirements for a Participant. Teams may compete only in the categories intended for them.
  6. 2.6One Entering Entity may enter a maximum of 1 (one) Team and any number of Participants.
  7. 2.7In addition, a Participant may enter the Competition on their own using the relevant form available on the PORTAL under the “ENTRY” option.
03Registration
  1. 3.1Participation in the Competition requires the Participant to register no later than 10 November 2026 (hereinafter the “Registration”).
  2. 3.2Registration requires correctly completing the registration form (hereinafter the “Registration Form”) available on the Portal and submitting it in accordance with the Portal’s functionality and the provisions of this section 3 of the Terms, as well as paying the Competition participation fees in accordance with section 6 below.
  3. 3.3Entering the Competition. The Registration Form may be completed by the Participant individually or by a person designated by the Participant (hereinafter the “Representative”). The Representative may be any company or person working with the Participant (a marketing or PR department, a media house, an agency or a cooperating company or person). In the case of a Team, the Registration Form may be completed by one Participant authorized by all other Team members or by a Representative.
  4. 3.4To complete the Participant’s Registration Form correctly, the following true information must be provided:
  5. 3.4.1The Participant’s first name and surname (of the Participants in the case of a Team entry);
  6. 3.4.2The name of the Entering Entity;
  7. 3.4.3The Participant’s job title (of the Participants in the case of a Team entry);
  8. 3.4.4An e-mail address, which will serve as the login;
  9. 3.4.5A password for the Registration Form;
  10. 3.4.6The Participant’s mobile phone number (of the Participants in the case of a Team entry);
  11. 3.4.7The Participant’s year of birth (of the Participants in the case of a Team entry);
  12. 3.4.8The Participant’s marketing experience (in the case of a Team entry – that of the Team Leader);
  13. 3.4.9The Participant’s length of service with the Entering Entity (of the Participants in the case of a Team entry);
  14. 3.4.10A statement that the Participant (the Participants in the case of a Team entry) and the Entering Entity accept these Terms;
  15. 3.4.11A consent statement under which the Participant (the Participants in the case of a Team entry) consents to the processing of their data provided in the Registration Form and in connection with participation in the Competition, including in the Competition Form, for the purpose of conducting the Competition, including, among other things, contacting the Participant / Entering Entity, selecting the winners and announcing the nominees and winners of the Competition in press releases by stating the Participant’s first name and surname, job title and Entering Entity.
  16. 3.4.12The Representative’s first name, surname, job title, telephone number and e-mail address;
  17. 3.4.13A statement by the Representative consenting to the processing of their data provided in the Registration Form for the purpose of conducting the Competition.
  18. 3.5Once the Registration Form has been correctly completed and submitted and the truthfulness of the data it contains has been confirmed, the data will be verified by the Organizer for compliance with the rules and correctness of entry, after which the Organizer will confirm by telephone or by message that the entry has been correctly received and the Registration completed.
  19. 3.6The Organizer makes confirmation of the Registration conditional on the payment of the registration fees and on the verification of the data entered in the Registration Form.
  20. 3.7Registration becomes effective upon its confirmation in accordance with section 3.5.
04Entry, competition materials, license to the materials provided
  1. 4.1To take part in the Competition, each Participant should, no later than 10 November 2026, complete the “Registration Form” prepared by the Organizer, to which they may attach an entry presentation and video materials in accordance with the Portal’s functionality. Entries may also be made by sending the entry materials to: [email protected]
  2. 4.2Correct completion of the Registration Form requires filling in all of its fields in accordance with the Portal’s functionality and the information provided there, in particular regarding the form (format) of attached files and fonts, as well as the length of descriptions and of the information provided.
  3. 4.3A Participant may withdraw their entry until the Jury begins voting on the entries.
  4. 4.4Upon submitting the Registration Form, the Participant grants the Organizer a non-exclusive permission, unlimited in time and territory (hereinafter the “Permission”), to use and dispose of all materials attached to the Registration Form, including presentations, descriptions, films, photographs and images of the Participant (hereinafter the “Materials”), for the following purposes:
  5. 4.4.1In all activities related to the Competition, including for presenting and selecting Participants, and for information, promotional and advertising purposes;
  6. 4.4.2For archival and museum purposes, including, among other things, presentation during talks and exhibitions and in exhibition rooms and making available in catalogs and archives, together with the right to use any parts of the Materials and to make changes to them resulting from editorial work or necessary for the information and promotional purposes of the Competition, in particular to interrupt and compose them and to combine them with other materials;
  7. 4.4.3Presentation of the submitted materials, in full or in abridged form, for public publication on the competition website, for presenting award-winning entries at events organized by the Organizer, and in other places and forms not covered by the Terms.
  8. 4.5For the purposes set out in sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 above, the Organizer is entitled to use the Materials in all known fields of exploitation. The Permission is granted for an indefinite period in exchange for the opportunity to take part in the Competition and for the promotion of the Participant.
  9. 4.6The Organizer may reject Registration Forms completed in breach of the Terms, incorrectly or incompletely, or submitted after the deadline.
  10. 4.7The Participant declares that all information provided in the Registration Form is true and bears full legal responsibility for it.
  11. 4.8The Participant consents to the Organizer’s use of the data, information and Materials provided in the Registration Form to the extent necessary to conduct the Competition, including the processing and comparison of information, and at the same time declares that their use by the Organizer to that extent will not infringe the law, good practice, the principles of social coexistence or any rights or personal interests of third parties, or any protected secret or know-how.
  12. 4.9Should the Organizer incur any damage or costs in connection with the use of the data or information referred to in section 4.8 above (including as a result of any proceedings initiated ex officio or at the request of any person, and of claims raised by third parties), the Participant undertakes to cover such damage or costs in full, including the costs of legal assistance. The liability of Participants entered as a Team is joint and several.
  13. 4.10By 12 November 2026, the Organizer’s representatives will check the submitted entries, including the Registration Forms, for correct completion and compliance with these Terms.
05Categories of the Marketing Director of the Year award – DMR – 14th Edition
  1. 5.1In the Registration Form, Participants or their Representatives should specify the competition category in which they are entering from among:
  2. 5.2Individual Participants may take part in the following Categories:
  3. 5.2.1Home / Interior / Design
  4. 5.2.2Construction / Infrastructure
  5. 5.2.3Health / Pharma / Supplements
  6. 5.2.4Finance / Insurance / Investments
  7. 5.2.5Beauty / Cosmetics / Hygiene
  8. 5.2.6Culture / Arts / Education
  9. 5.2.7Media / Entertainment
  10. 5.2.8Fashion / Lifestyle
  11. 5.2.9Automotive / Mobility
  12. 5.2.10Beverages / Alcohol
  13. 5.2.11Food Products
  14. 5.2.12E-commerce
  15. 5.2.13Retail / Trade / Services
  16. 5.2.14Sport / Wellbeing
  17. 5.2.15Travel / Hobby
  18. 5.2.16IT / Telco / Technology
  19. 5.2.17Consumer Electronics / Home Appliances
  20. 5.2.18Energy / Utilities / GreenTech
  21. 5.2.19B2B / Manufacturing
  22. 5.2.20B2B / Services
  23. 5.2.21Future Industry / AI Tech
  24. 5.2.22Software / App
  25. 5.3Individual Participants may take part in the following Categories:
  26. 5.3.1Thinking Outside the Box
  27. 5.3.2Master of AI Marketing
  28. 5.3.3Master of Digital Marketing
  29. 5.3.4Master of Technology & Innovation
  30. 5.3.5Master of Communication / PR
  31. 5.3.6Master of Customer Experience
  32. 5.3.7Master of Social Media
  33. 5.3.8Master of Influencer Marketing
  34. 5.3.9Master of Employer Branding
  35. 5.3.10Master of CSR / Social Purpose
  36. 5.3.11Master of ESG / Sustainability
  37. 5.3.12Master of International Marketing
  38. 5.3.13Master of Content Marketing
  39. 5.3.14Master of Brand Experience
  40. 5.3.15Master of Young Generation Marketing
  41. 5.3.16Master of Smart Marketing / Limited Budget
  42. 5.3.17Best Brand / Category Leader
  43. 5.3.18Best Loyalty & Engagement Marketing
  44. 5.3.19Launch / Re-branding of the Year
  45. 5.3.20Long Time Marketing Excellence [5 years]
  46. 5.3.21Marketing and Sales Director
  47. 5.3.22Master of City & Region Marketing
  48. 5.3.23Agriculture / Farming / AgriTech
  49. 5.3.24Hotels / Spa
  50. 5.3.25Master of Interactive & Immersive Marketing
  51. 5.3.26Master of Omnichannel Marketing
  52. 5.3.27Master of Performance & ROI Marketing
  53. 5.4Individual Participants may take part in the following Categories:
  54. 5.4.1Positive Impact Personality
  55. 5.4.2Young Marketer [under 20]
  56. 5.4.3Young Marketer [under 25]
  57. 5.4.4Best NGO Marketer
  58. 5.4.5Best GOV Marketer
  59. 5.4.6Best STARTUP Marketer
  60. 5.5Teams may take part in the following “Marketing Director of the Year – 14th Edition – Team Entries” Categories:
  61. 5.5.1Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget up to PLN 1,000,000 net;
  62. 5.5.2Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget up to PLN 5,000,000 net;
  63. 5.5.3Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget up to PLN 10,000,000 net;
  64. 5.5.4Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget up to PLN 50,000,000 net;
  65. 5.5.5Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget up to PLN 100,000,000 net;
  66. 5.5.6Marketing Team of the Year – annual budget over PLN 100,000,000 net.
  67. 5.6All Participants entered in the individual categories take part in the qualification for the following awards:
  68. 5.6.1Grand Prix – Marketing Director of the Year 2026 – Individual
  69. 5.6.2Grand Prix – Marketing Director of the Year 2026 – Team
  70. 5.6.3Marketing Personality of the Year (the Jury may grant this award for exceptional marketing activities)
  71. 5.7A detailed description of the Categories is available at www.dyrektormarketinguroku.pl -> ENTRY -> CATEGORIES (in English: dyrektormarketinguroku.pl/en/categories).
  72. 5.8Subject to section 5.5 above, each Participant may enter a maximum of 4 individual categories and 1 team category.
06Entry and participation fees
  1. 6.1The obligation to pay the entry fee rests with the Entering Entity or the entity authorized to make the entry.
  2. 6.2Entering the Competition in the categories described in section 5.4 requires payment of an entry fee of PLN 400 + 23% VAT.
  3. 6.3For Competition participants in the categories described in sections 5.2 and 5.3, an invitation to the DMR Final Gala and a ticket to 1 day of the Executive Summit Conference are included in the entry price.
  4. 6.4For Competition participants in the categories described in section 5.5, two invitations to the DMR Final Gala and two tickets to 1 day of the Executive Summit Conference are included in the entry price.
  5. 6.5For Competition participants in the categories described in section 5.4, an invitation to the DMR Final Gala and a ticket to 1 day of the Executive Summit Conference are available at a preferential price of PLN 990 + VAT or PLN 1,296 + VAT.
  6. 6.6The fee for entering the Competition in the categories described in sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.5 depends on the entry date – EARLY until 30/09/2026, NORMAL until 10/11/2026, LATE after 10/11/2026; 23% VAT is added to the net amounts given:
  7. 6.6.1Entry in the first chosen individual category and participation in the gala for the participant – EARLY PLN 2,996 + VAT, NORMAL PLN 3,996 + VAT
  8. 6.6.2Individual entry in each additional category – EARLY PLN 1,996 + VAT, NORMAL PLN 2,496 + VAT
  9. 6.6.3Entry in 1 chosen team category and two invitations to the gala and the conference – EARLY PLN 3,996 + VAT, NORMAL PLN 4,996 + VAT.
  10. 6.6.4Invitations for accompanying persons to the Executive Summit and the Competition’s Final Gala at EARLY PLN 1,296 + VAT, NORMAL PLN 1,496 + VAT.
  11. 6.7The entry fee covers:
  12. 6.7.1Activities related to organizing the Competition
  13. 6.7.2Activities related to evaluating entries during Stage I – verification of entries and of their compliance with the Competition Terms
  14. 6.7.3Activities related to evaluating entries during Stage II – the Jury meeting and the calculation of the voting results
  15. 6.7.4Organizing the Competition’s Final Gala held on 4 December 2026
  16. 6.7.5Production and personalization of the competition statuettes – one statuette per category
07Voting and stages of the Competition
  1. 7.1At the Organizer’s invitation, the Jury of the Marketing Director of the Year 2026 Competition consists of:
  2. 7.1.1Winners of previous editions of the Competition;
  3. 7.1.2Representatives of the media and of industry organizations;
  4. 7.1.3Representatives of the Competition partners;
  5. 7.1.4Representatives of the academic community and industry experts.
  6. 7.2A Jury member does not take part in evaluating an entry with which they have a professional or personal connection, in particular where it concerns the Entering Entity that employs them. They report the exclusion to the Organizer before voting begins.
  7. 7.3The Jury selects the winners of the Competition in two stages:
  8. 7.3.1Stage I – online evaluation. Jury members review the entries made available by the Organizer in electronic form and cast their votes via an online platform by 24 November 2026.
  9. 7.3.2Stage II – Jury meeting and secret ballot. The Jury votes on the candidates during an in-person meeting on 25 November 2026 and, in justified cases, remotely via videoconference.
  10. 7.4When evaluating Participants and Teams, the Jury takes into account in particular:
  11. 7.4.1The strategy’s assumptions;
  12. 7.4.2The innovativeness of the activities;
  13. 7.4.3The results of the activities and their measurability;
  14. 7.4.4The social dimension of the activities and their compliance with the principles of responsible communication;
  15. 7.4.5Achievements and awards received.
  16. 7.5In Stage I, Jury members award each Participant or Team points on a scale of 1 to 5 (hereinafter the “Points”). The number of Points awarded is at the voter’s discretion.
  17. 7.6If more than 50 entries are received, the Organizer may authorize Jury members to evaluate entries in subgroups as part of the Stage I vote.
  18. 7.7On the basis of the Stage I voting results, a list of finalists is drawn up (hereinafter the “Shortlist”), which includes in each Category up to five Participants or Teams with the highest average number of Points, who thereby qualify for Stage II.
  19. 7.8From among the Participants and Teams qualified for Stage II, Jury members, during a meeting organized by the Organizer, choose the winner of each Category (hereinafter the “Marketing Director of the Year”).
  20. 7.9Jury members make their choice in each Category by a simple majority of votes in a secret ballot.
  21. 7.10With the Organizer’s consent, Jury members may, in an open vote during the meeting, adopt a resolution not to grant the award in a given Category by an absolute majority of votes of all Jury members. If two or more persons obtain the highest score, the Jury reserves the right to award the title ex aequo.
  22. 7.11The course of the vote is recorded in minutes by the Organizer. The minutes are not made available to Participants.
08Marketing Personality of the Year and Distinctions
  1. 8.1The Jury may award the title of Marketing Personality of the Year 2026.
  2. 8.2The Jury may grant Distinctions for exceptional marketing effectiveness and for exceptional marketing activities.
  3. 8.3The Organizer and each Jury member may nominate candidates for the title of Marketing Personality of the Year and for Distinctions from among the Competition Participants.
  4. 8.4Jury members select the Marketing Personality of the Year and the Distinctions by an absolute majority of votes in a secret ballot. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority of votes, the award in the given category is not granted. If two or more persons obtain the highest score, the Jury reserves the right to award the title ex aequo.
  5. 8.5The titles and Distinctions referred to in this section are awarded independently of the Grand Prix awards described in section 5.6.
09Titles and Awards
  1. 9.1The names of the Participants who have obtained the title of Marketing Director of the Year or Marketing Personality of the Year, or who have received a Distinction (hereinafter the “Title”), will be announced during the Final Gala (hereinafter the “Gala”), which will take place on 4 December 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Warsaw.
  2. 9.2The names of the Participants, the names of award-winning Teams and the names of the Entering Entities may be published on the Portal and in the Organizer’s press materials.
  3. 9.3The Organizer owns all rights to the Titles, and the Winner is entitled only to state that they have received the Title in the Competition, together with the edition and year.
  4. 9.4The Organizer reserves the right to grant awards (hereinafter the “Awards”). Each Participant or Team that obtains a Title receives a statuette from the Organizer (hereinafter the “Statuette”) – one statuette per Category won.
  5. 9.5Additional Statuettes may be ordered from the Organizer by e-mail at [email protected], according to the Organizer’s current price list, plus 23% VAT. The estimated order fulfillment time is 2 to 3 weeks.
  6. 9.6For Awards subject to the statutory obligation to pay flat-rate income tax on winnings in competitions, the Organizer is responsible for paying the personal income tax due.
  7. 9.7The Awards will be presented during or after the Gala, in the manner determined by the Organizer. If the person to whom the Award is to be presented, or a person representing them with the Organizer’s consent, is absent from the Gala, the Organizer will agree with the Winner on the manner and place of handing over the Title or Award at a later date.
  8. 9.8A Participant may waive the Title or Award. In such a case, they are not entitled to exchange it for another award or to demand its cash equivalent. The waiver requires a written statement, failing which it is null and void, and results in the irrevocable loss of the right to the Title or Award. In such a case, the Organizer may select another Participant on the basis of the criteria set out in the Terms.
  9. 9.9Participants cover their own travel and accommodation costs related to attending the Gala, unless the Organizer decides otherwise.
10Personal data
  1. 10.1The joint controllers of the personal data of Participants, Representatives and other persons whose data is collected in connection with the Competition (hereinafter the “Data”) are HEX-NET Sp. z o.o., with its registered office in Warsaw, ul. Klimczaka 1, 02-797 Warsaw, Poland, and HEXAGON NETWORK INT LTD, Ealing Cross, 1st Floor, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5TH, United Kingdom.
  2. 10.2Contact regarding the Data: [email protected].
  3. 10.3The Data is processed in order to conduct the Competition, including contacting the Participant and the Entering Entity, selecting the winners, settling the entry fees and announcing the nominees and winners of the Competition in press releases by stating the Participant’s first name and surname, job title and Entering Entity. With the separate consent of the data subject, the Data may also be processed for the marketing purposes of the Organizer and its affiliated entities.
  4. 10.4The legal basis for processing the Data is: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – processing necessary for the performance of a contract consisting in participation in the Competition and the provision of electronic services via the Portal; Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – the Organizer’s tax and accounting obligations; Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – the Organizer’s legitimate interest, covering the promotion of the Competition, the archiving of its course and the establishment and defense of claims; Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent, with regard to marketing purposes and the publication of a person’s image. GDPR means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC.
  5. 10.5The Data is stored for the duration of the Competition and, after its completion, for the limitation period for claims and the period required by tax and accounting regulations. Given the archival and promotional nature of the Competition, competition materials and information about the winners may be stored and published indefinitely, in accordance with the Permission granted in section 4.4.
  6. 10.6The Data may be accessed by authorized representatives and employees of the Organizer, by Jury members to the extent necessary to evaluate entries, by the Competition’s legal advisors and by the entities maintaining the Competition’s IT system and the Portal, on the basis of data processing agreements.
  7. 10.7Because one of the joint controllers has its registered office there, the Data may be transferred to the United Kingdom, for which the European Commission has issued a decision finding an adequate level of personal data protection.
  8. 10.8Data subjects have the right of access to the Data and the rights to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability, the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, and the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.
  9. 10.9Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland.
  10. 10.10The Data is not used for automated decision-making producing legal effects, including profiling within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR. The Portal records the history of a Participant’s activities solely for the purpose of handling the entry and ensuring security.
  11. 10.11Providing the Data is voluntary; however, failure to provide it or to consent to its processing to the extent necessary to conduct the Competition makes participation in the Competition impossible.
11Complaints
  1. 11.1Any complaints concerning the way the Competition is conducted may be submitted in writing by registered letter sent to: HEX-NET Sp. z o.o., ul. Klimczaka 1, 02-797 Warsaw, Poland, or by e-mail to [email protected].
  2. 11.2A complaint should include the Participant’s first name and surname, the name of the Entering Entity, the entry Category, a correspondence address and an e-mail address, and should state the reason for the complaint together with a detailed description.
  3. 11.3If the data or information provided in the complaint needs to be supplemented, the Organizer will ask the complaining Participant to supplement it to the extent indicated before considering the complaint.
  4. 11.4Complaints will be considered within 14 days of their receipt or of their proper supplementation in accordance with section 11.3, but no later than 31 January 2027.
  5. 11.5The response to the complaint will be sent, at the Organizer’s choice, in writing to the address indicated by the Participant or by e-mail to the e-mail address assigned to the Participant. In particularly justified cases, at the Participant’s request, the Organizer may send the response to another address or e-mail address indicated.
  6. 11.6Complaints concerning the voting results and the Jury’s verdict will be left by the Organizer without consideration or response. The substantive evaluation of entries is the exclusive competence of the Jury and is not subject to the complaints procedure.
  7. 11.7Use of the complaints procedure is voluntary and does not exclude the right to pursue claims in court.
12Use of the Portal
  1. 12.1The Portal is made available to enable Registration in the Competition and the completion of the Registration Form.
  2. 12.2The Portal can be used only with a device that gives the user access to the Internet, runs software for browsing its resources with JavaScript enabled and accepts cookies, and with an e-mail account.
  3. 12.3The Organizer makes every effort to ensure that using the Portal is as safe as possible for users. Notwithstanding this, the Organizer informs that using the Portal, like any other website, may involve the risk of malicious software entering the user’s ICT system and device, as well as unauthorized access to their data. To minimize these risks, the user should apply appropriate technical safeguards, in particular up-to-date antivirus software.
  4. 12.4When using the Portal, any activities not expressly permitted by the Terms are prohibited, in particular activities that would destabilize the operation of the Portal or hinder access to or use of the Portal. Taking any other actions to the detriment of the Organizer or users, or threatening their rights or interests, is also prohibited.
  5. 12.5When using the Portal, it is prohibited to post unlawful content, including in particular content that infringes generally applicable law, the rights or personal interests of third parties, good practice or morality.
  6. 12.6The Organizer is not liable for the inability or difficulty to use the Portal resulting from causes beyond the Organizer’s control, including those attributable to the user, in particular resulting from incompatibility or other causes related to the user’s hardware or software or their network access.
  7. 12.7The Organizer is not liable for interruptions or disruptions in the operation of the Portal caused by factors beyond the Organizer’s control, force majeure, hardware or software failure, unauthorized interference by third parties, including malware infections and cyberattacks, or the acts or omissions of providers of electronic or telecommunications services.
  8. 12.8The provisions of section 11 of these Terms apply accordingly to any user complaints related to the operation of the Portal.
13Final provisions
  1. 13.1A description of the rules for conducting the Competition may be included in promotional and advertising materials, including on the Portal. All content in these materials is for information purposes only. Only the provisions of these Terms are legally binding.
  2. 13.2In justified cases, to the extent permitted by law, the Organizer reserves the right to amend these Terms, including changing the date or venue of the Final Gala. Amendments will not infringe the Participants’ acquired rights. Each amendment will be made in writing and published on the Portal together with its effective date.
  3. 13.3In connection with participation in the Competition, Participants are prohibited from any infringement of the law, the principles of social coexistence, good practice, generally applicable rules or any provision of the Terms.
  4. 13.4A Participant’s breach of the provisions referred to in section 13.3 entitles the Organizer to decide that the Participant loses the right to the Award, to exclude the Participant from the Competition or to strip them of the title of Winner or of the distinction. In such a case, the Jury may choose another Participant in their place on the basis of the criteria set out in the Terms.
  5. 13.5The Organizer reserves the right to verify whether Participants act in accordance with the Terms. For this purpose, the Organizer may require a Participant to make specific statements and provide explanations, specific data or specific documents. A Participant’s failure to cooperate in the verification entitles the Organizer to decide to exclude the Participant from the Competition or to strip them of the title.
  6. 13.6The Organizer informs that, within the Competition, the Competition partners, in agreement with the Organizer, may fund additional awards for Participants. The rules for granting them are set out each time in a separate announcement published on the Portal.
  7. 13.7Additional information about the Competition is provided by the Organizer: HEX-NET Sp. z o.o., ul. Klimczaka 1, 02-797 Warsaw, Poland, e-mail: [email protected].
  8. 13.8Participation in the Competition, the Executive Summit Conference and the Final Gala is entirely voluntary. Participants take part at their own cost and responsibility.
  9. 13.9The Organizer is not liable for any changes to the Competition, its organization and dates caused by external factors, force majeure or decisions of public administration authorities. If the date changes, Participants will be informed of the new date of the Jury meeting, the Conference and the Final Gala.
  10. 13.10If any provision of the Terms proves invalid or ineffective, the remaining provisions remain in force, and the invalid provision is replaced by the provision closest to its economic purpose.
  11. 13.11Matters not regulated by these Terms are governed by Polish law, in particular the Civil Code and the Act on Providing Services by Electronic Means.
  12. 13.12Should situations not provided for in the Terms arise, the Organizer will make decisions and rulings based on the principle of fairness. The Organizer and the Competition’s legal advisors are authorized to issue binding interpretations of these Terms.
  13. 13.13The Terms enter into force on the date of their publication on the Portal.

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