These numbered terms apply collectively to every entry in this competition.

1. 1Submit only an original literary work created by you.
2. 2Do not plagiarise, impersonate another writer, or submit materially copied or repurposed work.
3. 3Follow the published eligibility, language, format, theme (when applicable), and submission-deadline requirements.
4. 4Keep all participation respectful; hate, violence, harassment, and deliberate factual misrepresentation may lead to disqualification.
5. 5Verify your email before the entry is accepted; successfully submitted entry details become immutable.
6. 6Jury and administrator decisions become final when the results are declared.
7. 7Publication and winner publicity use the consents collected with the entry.