Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Sublime Photo Awards website, your source for awards information and winners’ announcements.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use, creating a legal agreement between you and Sublime Photo Awards. Please review these Terms before using the Site.

2. General Terms and Conditions for Access and Usage

These general terms and conditions (“General Conditions”) apply to all services (“Services”) provided by Sublime Photo Awards (“Sublime”) via the Sublime Photo Awards website at https://sublimephotoawards.com/ (“Site”).

Transparency and User Responsibility

2.1. When using our services, you may provide us with various types of information.
2.2. We collect and use your data to enhance your experience and our services.
2.3. You can access, update, and delete your personal information at any time.

Acceptance of Terms

2.4. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. Not reading or understanding this policy does not exempt you from your responsibilities as a user.

Updates to Terms

2.5. Sublime Photo Awards can modify these General Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on the Site, and continued use of the Services means you accept the modified General Conditions.

3. Information Security

3.1. Sublime Photo Awards is committed to protecting your personal data. Here are the steps we’ve taken to ensure its security:

Data Protection Measures

3.2. We have implemented all legally required data protection measures to:
a. Prevent data loss.
b. Stop misuse of your information.
c. Protect against unauthorized access.
d. Guard against theft.
e. Prevent unauthorized modifications.

User Awareness

3.3. While we strive for robust security, it’s essential to understand that no system is completely invulnerable. Security breaches, though unlikely, can still happen.

4. Acceptance

User Status and Acceptance

4.1. By using this website, you are considered a user (“User”). As a User, you expressly accept, fully and unreservedly, all of the General Conditions published by Sublime Photo Awards at the time of your use of the Site. This acceptance is notwithstanding any specific conditions that may also apply.

4.2. Any usage of the Site other than as authorized by these General Conditions is expressly prohibited.

4.3. Sublime Photo Awards reserves the right to deny or withdraw access to and usage of the Site at any time, without prior notice, to any users who breach these General Conditions or any applicable specific conditions.

4.4. The Site is free to access and use without prior registration. However, certain information and Services are only available to registered users, as specified in clause 5 below.

5. Registration Process

5.1. To access certain Services, users must register by:
a. Providing accurate and complete information.
b. Agreeing to these General Conditions.
c. Consenting to the handling of personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5.2. By registering, users accept the terms of our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data.
5.3. To register, complete the registration form on the Site and click “Accept,” confirming you have read and accepted these General Conditions.
5.4. During registration, you will create an account (“Unique Profile”) and a Password to access the Services.
5.5. You can change your Password at any time by following the system instructions.
5.6. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Unique Profile and Password.
5.7. You are responsible for all use of your Unique Profile and Password, whether you authorized it or not.
5.8. For more details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on the Site.

6. Modifications

6.1. Sublime Photo Awards can modify these General Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on the Site and notified by email at least 7 days before they take effect. You can request a copy of the current General Conditions at any time.

User Rights and Withdrawal

6.2. If you do not accept the changes, you may withdraw as outlined in Clause 11. Continued use of the Services indicates your acceptance of the updated General Conditions and any specific conditions applicable to the Service.

7. Restrictions

Authorized Use

7.1. When you access the Site, you are allowed to:
a. View all information on the Site.
b. Make private copies of the content for your exclusive use without sharing it with third parties.

Prohibited Actions

7.2. You are not allowed to:
a. Publicly share, reproduce, copy, distribute, modify, or assign the information on the Site without permission unless legally allowed.
b. Use the information for direct sales commercial use or send unsolicited messages.
c. Remove or alter copyright information or protection mechanisms.
d. Disassemble, decompile, or reverse-engineer the Site’s databases.
e. Engage in spamming, send unsolicited messages, or use distribution lists for chain messages.

Legal Consequences

7.3. Violating these rules is considered an infringement of Sublime Photo Awards’ intellectual property. It may result in civil, administrative, or criminal legal actions.

8. Content Ownership

8.1. All content on the Site, including images, designs, graphics, and code, is the intellectual property of Sublime Photo Awards. We hold exclusive rights to use, reproduce, distribute, publish, and create derivative works from this content.

8.2. Users are not granted any rights over this intellectual property. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Knowhow
b. Source Code
c. Software
d. Hardware
e. Projects
f. Applications
g. Patents
h. Trade Secrets
i. Formulas
j. Algorithms
k. Models
l. Databases
m. Promotional Correspondence

8.3. All these remain the property of Sublime Photo Awards.

Compliance and Conduct

8.4. Sublime Photo Awards acknowledges that the Site may include content such as nude or explicit images and documentary images depicting sensitive topics.
8.5. We ensure that all content complies with legal regulations and does not promote xenophobia, pornography, discrimination, racism, or violence.
8.6. We are committed to taking appropriate legal measures to prevent any unlawful or unethical conduct.

9. Waiver of Liabilities and Guarantees

Use of Services

9.1. The user acknowledges that they use the Services at their own risk. The Services are provided “As Is” and “As Available,” with no guarantee of continuous operation, virus-free experience, error-free performance, or suitability for any particular purpose.

Liability

9.2. Sublime Photo Awards is not liable for:

a. Third-Party Products and Services

a. Legal or moral breaches, misuse, or unlawful use of products/services.
b. Intellectual property violations.
c. Professional secrecy breaches.
d. Violations of honor, privacy, or protection of minors.
e. Unfair competition.
f. Illegal advertising or pornography.
g. Inaccurate or unreliable third-party content.
h. Contract breaches with third parties.
i. User incapacity or identity theft.

b. Unauthorized Third-Party Awareness

Damages from unauthorized knowledge of user activities on the Site.

c. Access and Usage Errors

Damages from access or usage errors, including Service downtime. While efforts are made to fix issues, no liability is accepted for lack of availability.

d. Linked Content
Damages from information on or linked from the Site. Links are for informational purposes only, and Sublime Photo Awards is not responsible for linked sites’ content or functionality.

e. Virus Presence
Damages from viruses affecting user systems or files, including those from third-party services.

f. Indirect Damages
No liability for indirect, special, or consequential damages, including business losses or data loss.

g. Equipment Failures
Damages from failure or malfunction of user or third-party electronic equipment, including internet or communication services.

h. Unforeseeable Events
Damages from service interruptions due to events beyond control, like natural disasters, power outages, network failures, or software malfunctions.

Limitation of Liability

9.3. Sublime Photo Awards disclaims all guarantees, expressed or implied, including those of marketability, suitability for specific purposes, and protection against non-compliance.

User Obligations

9.4. Users must use the Services legally, respecting applicable laws, data protection, intellectual property, and telecommunications regulations.

Responsibility for Content

9.5. Users are fully responsible for the content they send via the Site and must indemnify Sublime Photo Awards against any third-party claims or damages resulting from their content.

Cancellation of Personal Data

9.6. Users recognize that requesting the cancellation of their personal data may prevent Sublime Photo Awards from continuing to provide Services.

10. Usage of Cookies

Nature of Cookies

10.1. Cookies are associated solely with your computer and do not provide data that could be used to deduce the name of the user. Cookies cannot read data from your computer’s hard drive and cannot detect cookies created by third parties.

User Control

10.2. Users have the option to configure their browser according to applicable instructions and user manuals to:
a. Be notified when cookies are received.
b. Prevent cookies from being installed on their hard drive.

11. Duration, Suspension, and Termination

11.1. Access to and usage of the Site is indefinite and free of charge.
11.2. Sublime Photo Awards may suspend or permanently shut down the Services at any time without prior notice. When possible, advance notice will be provided.
11.3. Sublime Photo Awards may interrupt Services if:

a. The user provides incorrect, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
b. The user uses the Services for illegal purposes, to share illegal, racist, defamatory, privacy-invading, abusive, threatening, vulgar, obscene, or harassing material, especially content harmful to minors or material violating intellectual property or other third-party rights.
c. The user transmits viruses, chain messages, or unsolicited mass messages.
d. The user breaches these General Conditions or specific Service terms.
e. The user fails to log in for 24 months, leading to automatic cancellation of their registration.

11.4. Users can withdraw from these General Conditions at any time without penalty by cancelling their account through their Unique Profile.

12. User Responsibility and Indemnity

12.1. The user is solely responsible for their activities on the Site related to the Services.

Indemnification

12.2. The user agrees to indemnify Sublime Photo Awards, its affiliates, employees, administrators, agents, service providers, and licensors against any harm or damages (including legal fees and costs) arising from:

a. Breach of these General Conditions.
b. Breach of applicable specific conditions.

12.3. The user agrees to assist Sublime Photo Awards in defending its interests in any complaints or legal proceedings resulting from their actions.

12.4. The user agrees to make their best effort to prevent or mitigate any harmful effects on Sublime Photo Awards caused by their actions.

12.5. The user agrees to immediately notify Sublime Photo Awards of any unauthorized use of their Unique Profile or Password or any other security breaches they become aware of.

12.6. The user agrees to indemnify and hold Sublime Photo Awards harmless from any direct or indirect damages resulting from the unlawful use of the Services by any person.

13. Applicable Legislation and Jurisdiction

13.1. The laws of Chile shall govern these General Conditions.
13.2. Sublime Photo Awards and the User expressly waive any applicable right to be heard in any other jurisdiction and agree to be bound by the Courts of the District and City of Santiago, Chile, for any dispute that may arise in the provision of the Services under these General Conditions.
13.3. In the event that the user is domiciled outside of Chile, Sublime Photo Awards and the User expressly waive any right to be heard in any other jurisdiction and agree to be bound by the Courts of the District and City of Santiago, Chile.

Thank you for using Sublime Photo Awards’ services. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at contact@sublimephotoawards.com