GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TOP MODEL INTERNATIONAL CONTEST
1.
The Organizeroffers candidates the opportunity to participate in the modeling competitionentitled“TOP MODEL INTERNATIONAL.” This contestis open to anypersonagedbetween 15 and 40 as of September 1, 2026. Each candidate participatesvoluntarily for personal, non-professionalreasons.
By participating in the contest, the candidate agrees to these General Terms and Conditions (hereinafterreferred to as the “Candidate” or collectively as the “Candidates”).
Minor candidates expresslydeclarethattheirlegalguardians have read and approvedtheseterms and have giventheirunconditional consent to the candidate’s participation. Failing this, the minor candidate willbedisqualified. The Organizerreserves the right to replace the candidate.
2.
The contestincludes in particular:
- An online pre-selection round (casting).
- A semi-final pre-selection round.
- A public semi-final event.
- A public final event.
During the pre-selection rounds, the organizingcommitteewilldetermine the candidates qualified for the semi-finals.
Semi-finalists must participate in all activitiesscheduled by the Organizer.
Finalists must participate in all activitiesorganized as part of the final.
Selectionwillbebased in particular on photogenicqualities, age, height, attitude, and posture. Thesecriteria are determined at the sole discretion of the Organizer.
No claims fromunsuccessful candidates willbeacceptedregardingselectiondecisions, whichrequire no justification.
3.
Participation implies full and unconditional acceptance of theseterms, includingany future amendmentsrequired by unforeseencircumstances or force majeure.
Where possible, the Organizerwillinform Candidates of such changes.
Only one registration per Candidate ispermitted.
4.
Participation issubject to online registration via the website:www.topmodelinternational.com.
If selected, the Candidate must create an account and providepersonal identification information, includingname, phone number, postal address, and email address. Information isavailable in French and English.
Login credentials are strictlypersonal and confidential. Candidates are responsible for their use and must inform the Organizerimmediately in case of suspectedmisuse.
5.
The Candidate certifies thatthey are not bound by any exclusive contractwith a modeling agency at the time of application and throughout the contest. Failure to complymayresult in disqualification.
Candidates agree not to participate in any beauty contest or sign exclusive agreementsbetween registration and December 31, 2026. Any existingcommitments must becanceled at the Candidate’sownexpense.
Winners may not participate in another modeling or Miss & Mister contest for twoyearsfollowingtheirelection (2026/2027/2028).
6.
Candidates must possessvalid identification and, for non-EU nationals, a validpassportcovering at least March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Minor candidates must providewritten parental authorization to travelalone.
Any false declarationwillresult in immediate disqualification.
Candidates must providetruthful and accurate information. False statementsmay lead to disqualification. The Organizermay replace candidates at itsdiscretion.
7.
Participation isvoluntary and unpaid. No purchaseisrequired.
Semi-finalists must securesponsorship of at least €300within 30 days of selection for training and preparationcosts.
Finalists must securesponsorship of at least €2,500within 45 days for promotion, accommodation, meals, activities, training, and organization of the final in Monaco. Sponsors must not beinvolved in erotic or pornographicactivities.
Travel and living expenses are not covered by the Organizer.
8.
Candidates must present a clean criminal record certificate and not beknown to lawenforcement.
They must maintainproperconduct and avoid excessive alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances.
Discriminatory, racist, or xenophobicremarks are strictlyprohibited.
9.
Candidates may not use the name “TOP MODEL INTERNATIONAL” or theirtitle for political, ideological, religious, erotic, or pornographicpurposes.
10.
Any conductharmful to the image of the contestmayresult in suspension or removal of title. In such cases, gifts must bereturned, and the titlemaybeawarded to the runner-up.
Disqualified candidates maybereplaced by the highest-ranked non-selected candidate.
11.
Candidates acknowledge and accept the media exposureresultingfromtheir participation.
- Image and IntellectualPropertyRights
During the contest, Candidates grant the Organizer exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free rights to use their image and voice.
They authorizerecording, reproduction, modification, adaptation, and distribution on all media, in whole or in part, without limitation.
After the contest, the Organizermay continue using the Candidate’s image for promotionalpurposeswithoutfinancial compensation, provideditdoes not harm the Candidate’sreputation.
Theseauthorizationsremainvalideven in case of civil statuschanges.
Candidates guaranteethat no third-party rights are infringed.
Any intellectualpropertycreatedduring participation isassignedexclusively to the Organizerworldwide and for the full legalterm.
13.
No prizeisawardedduring the casting stage.
Winners willreceive trips withprofessional photo shoots and other gifts frompartners.
No compensation or indemnitymaybeclaimed.
14.
Candidates may not use the contestname or titlewithoutpriorauthorization. All commercial proposals, interviews, and media requests must beapproved by the Organizer.
15.
Participation does not create an employmentrelationship. The Organizeris not liable for accidents, damages, or costsrelated to participation.
No liabilityisaccepted in case of postponement, cancellation, or interruption beyond the Organizer’s control.
16.
Legal guardiansguarantee ratification of this agreement upon the Candidate reachinglegalage and act as joint guarantors.
17.
Unforeseen cases are decided by the Organizer and are final.
Any amendments must be in writing. Thesetermssupersede all previousagreements.
Invalid clauses do not affect the validity of the others.
Failure to enforce any provision does not constitutewaiver.
Official notifications must be sent by registered mail, fax, or email.
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Candidates confirmthatthey have read and accepted the Legal Notice and the Privacy and Cookie Policies.
- Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
Subject to mandatory protective provisions, this agreement isgoverned by French law. Any dispute shallbesubmittedexclusively to the Courts of Paris.