• All entries must be submitted through the official contest page at www.uniquedriftwood.in.
• Use the entry form available on the Unique Driftwood website for your submission. Complete the form and attach your image and video files.
• Only online submissions are accepted. Photographic film, recording media, and printed photographs are not permitted.

• The contest is open to participants of all skill levels.

• Participants must be at least 18 years old or must have parental consent if under 18.

• Each participant can submit only one picture and one video.
• The entry must include a front-view photo of the entire aquarium.
• All entries must be created in the year 2024.

• Lighting: Photos should be taken in good lighting conditions to accurately represent the aquascape.
• Description: Participants must provide a brief description (up to 150 words) of their aquascape, including inspiration, materials used, and relevant details about the driftwood.

• File Format: Videos must be in MP4 format and less than 100MB.
• Length: Videos should be between 30 seconds and 1 minute.
• Content: The video must show a walk toward the aquarium, starting from a distance, and focus solely on the front view of the setup.
• Accuracy: The video should accurately display the entire aquarium and aquascape layout.
• Editing: Videos must not be edited, filtered, or altered. They should represent the aquascape as seen, without modifications.

• Image File Format: JPEG format, less than 10MB. RAW data is not accepted.
• Editing: Images must not be edited or filtered. They should represent the aquascape as captured, without alterations such as trimming, reversal, or retouching.

Points may be deducted for the following reasons:

• Incomplete or incorrect entry forms.
• Incorrect photography or video submissions that do not clearly show the entire aquarium from the front side.
• Layouts created before 2024.
• Altered images or videos that do not comply with the rules.
• Failure to meet specified file format or size limits.

Entries may be disqualified if:

• They violate the Guidelines and Rules or do not meet application requirements.
• The contest steering committee deems them inappropriate.
• They do not meet the submission guidelines or are found to be plagiarized.
• Participants attempt to manipulate votes or engage in unethical practices.

• By submitting an entry, participants grant the organizers the right to use the photos and videos for promotional purposes, including on the website, social media, and in marketing materials.
• Participants retain copyright of their submissions but agree to provide high-resolution images and videos upon request.

Ensure that all contact information provided in the submission form is accurate and up-to-date.

Winners will be notified via the email provided in the submission form.

The organizers reserve the right to amend the contest rules or submission guidelines as necessary.