Kuwait — Chase Your Light Competition

Terms & Conditions

Promoter: HONOR Kuwait (“HONOR”).

These Terms & Conditions govern participation in the Chase Your Light Competition (“Competition”) for residents of Kuwait.

By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

1. Eligibility

1.1 The Competition is open exclusively to legal residents of Kuwait aged 18 years and above as of the Competition closing date.

1.2 Employees, contractors, suppliers, agencies, or representatives of HONOR, HIPA, or any related partners, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to win the grand prize.

1.3 Participation is free of charge. No purchase is necessary.

2. Competition Period

2.1 The Competition runs in Kuwait from 17 December 2025 at 18:00 (Kuwait local time) until 17 January 2026 at 23:59 (Kuwait local time).

2.2 Entries submitted after the closing time will not be considered.

3. How to Enter

To participate, entrants must complete all of the following requirements:

3.1 Capture a night photograph using any HONOR smartphone.

3.2 Add the official HONOR watermark to the image — available in phone camera settings.

3.3 Post the image publicly on Instagram, Facebook, X, or TikTok.

3.4 Tag the official @honorkuwait, @hipaae social media page in the post.

3.5 Use the hashtag #ByHONOR.

3.6 Include a caption or description narrating the story behind the shot.

3.7 Only posts from public accounts will be accepted. Private account posts cannot be viewed or judged.

3.8 Each post constitutes one entry. Participants may submit multiple posts; however, duplicate content or reposts will not be considered.

4. Content Requirements

4.1 Entries must be original photographs captured by the participant using an HONOR device.

4.2 AI-generated images, AI composites, or images created using non-HONOR devices are strictly prohibited.

4.3 Any form of plagiarism, copying, or use of another person’s content will lead to immediate disqualification and possible legal action.

4.4 The entry must not contain offensive, unlawful, defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate content.

4.5 Participants must ensure that all individuals identifiable in the photograph have provided consent for their image to be used.

5. Selection, Judging & Winners

5.1 Weekly Winners — Picture of the Week

5.1.1 HONOR Kuwait will select one (1) weekly winner throughout the Competition period (one winner per week).

5.1.2 Weekly winners will receive a new HONOR Magic 8 Pro device.

5.1.3 Winners will be selected by the HONOR Kuwait team based on creativity, adherence to theme, and storytelling.

5.2 Grand Prize Winner (Kuwait)

5.2.1 There will be one (1) Grand Prize winner for Kuwait.

5.2.2 The Grand Prize winner will be selected by an independent jury from HIPA (Hamdan International Photography Award), following the official Judges’ Criteria Document.

5.2.3 The Grand Prize includes:

5.3 Honorable Mentions

5.3.1 The HIPA jury will select three (3) Honorable Mention winners from Kuwait entries.

5.3.2 Each Honorable Mention winner will receive a 3-night 5-star staycation in Kuwait, with a maximum value of USD 1,000.

5.4 Announcement Dates

5.4.1 The Grand Prize Winner and Honorable Mention Winners for Kuwait will be officially announced on 24 January 2026.

5.4.2 Weekly winners will be announced weekly throughout the Competition period via HONOR Kuwait official channels – up to 3 winners.

6. Winner Notification

6.1 Winners will be contacted through direct message (DM) on the platform used for entry and may also be contacted via email if necessary.

6.2 Winners must complete a verification process, which may include identity confirmation, proof of residence, and confirmation that the image was captured using an HONOR device.

6.3 If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, HONOR reserves the right to select an alternate winner.

7. Rights & Usage

7.1 Participants retain full copyright ownership of their images.

7.2 By entering, participants grant HONOR a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license for up to 3 years from the end of the Competition to use submitted entries for:

• Competition judging
• Social media promotion
• Online and offline marketing
• Exhibitions and displays
• Press and PR usage
• Competition-related materials

7.3 Credit will be provided wherever possible. HONOR will correct any oversight upon notification.

8. Disqualification & Fraud

8.1 HONOR reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:

• Does not meet participation requirements
• Violates intellectual property rights
• Contains inappropriate or unlawful content
• Shows evidence of manipulation, cheating, or automated engagement
• Uses a non-HONOR device

8.2 Participants who engage in plagiarism or fraudulent behavior may be permanently banned from all future HONOR competitions.

9. Liability & Indemnity

9.1 HONOR is not responsible for technical issues, posting errors, platform outages, or other problems beyond its control.

9.2 Participants agree to indemnify HONOR for any claims arising from their submitted content.

9.3 HONOR is not liable for any travel issues, visa rejections, or circumstances affecting prize redemption.

10. Privacy

10.1 Participant information will be handled in accordance with HONOR International’s global Privacy Policy.

10.2 Data collected will be used solely for administering the Competition and verifying winners.

11. General Conditions

11.1 Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

11.2 HONOR may amend the Competition or Terms & Conditions if required by law or circumstances beyond its control.

11.3 By participating, entrants agree to appear in related publicity without additional compensation.

11.4 The Competition is governed by the laws of Kuwait.