Excire
Spotlight Group | Terms and Conditions
By joining this group and participating in the Irys x Excire photo contest (the “Competition”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. These terms are supplementary to, and should be read in conjunction with, the Irys Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict, these terms shall prevail in relation to the Competition.
1.0 Organiser
The Competition is organised by Silvertone Media Ltd (owners of The Irys Photos App), a company incorporated in the United Kingdom with its principal office at C/O Gravita Oxford LLP, First Floor, Park Central, 40/41 Park End Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1JD (“Irys”).
2.0 Theme
The theme for each Competition round shall be determined jointly by Irys and Excire and communicated via the relevant Spotlight group.
3.0 Duration
Each Competition round shall run for a period of one (1) calendar month. Specific dates will be announced via the relevant Spotlight group.
4.0 Procedure
4.1 Judging shall be conducted by Irys and Excire following the conclusion of each Competition round.
4.2 Following the selection of a winner, the winner’s details (including name, email address, and delivery address) shall be shared by Irys with Excire for prize fulfilment purposes.
4.3 If a selected winner fails to respond within fourteen (14) days of notification, their entitlement to the prize shall lapse, and Irys and Excire reserve the right to select an alternative winner.
5.0 Prizes
Prizes and/or vouchers offered by Irys and Excire are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and shall not be redeemed for cash or any cash equivalent.
6.0 Participation
6.1 Participation requires the creation or possession of an active premium user account within the Irys App.
6.2 Participants may submit a maximum of six (6) original photographs per Competition round, each reflecting the applicable theme.
6.3 Entries must be submitted exclusively via the Irys App or the relevant Spotlight group. Submissions by post or any other means shall not be accepted.
6.4 By submitting photographs, participants expressly agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
7.0 Eligibility
7.1 Participation is open to natural persons aged eighteen (18) years or older.
7.2 Participation is not contingent upon being a customer of Excire or upon the purchase of any goods or services.
7.3 Participants with limited legal capacity must obtain the consent of their legal representative.
7.4 Employees of Irys and Excire, their affiliates, and any individuals involved in the organisation or administration of the Competition, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to participate.
8.0 Permitted Formats and Content Requirements
8.1 Submitted files must have a minimum resolution of 1,080 x 1,080 pixels and be in PNG, JPG, or JPEG format.
8.2 All photographs must be captured using a lens-based camera. Images generated wholly or predominantly by artificial intelligence or computer-generated processes are strictly prohibited. Post-processing is permitted only to the extent that it does not materially alter the substance, meaning, or informational content of the image. Any editing must be transparently disclosed in the image description.
8.3 Participants must retain the original file (JPEG, RAW, or TIF format) of each submitted photograph. Irys and Excire reserve the right to request such files for verification and/or publication purposes.
8.4 Participants warrant that they hold all necessary rights, including copyright, in the submitted photographs, and that such content complies with all applicable laws and does not infringe the rights of any third party.
9.0 Communications and Newsletter
9.1 By participating, participants consent to receiving communications from Irys and Excire relating to the Competition and related activities, including (but not limited to) information regarding themes, duration, prizes, judging, results, and promotional activities.
9.2 Participants may withdraw consent to such communications at any time via the unsubscribe mechanism provided.
10.0 Participant Rights
10.1 Copyright in all submitted photographs shall remain with the participant at all times.
10.2 Participants may withdraw their submissions at any time by deleting the relevant photograph, except where such photographs have been selected as winners or have already been published in accordance with section 11.1.
11.0 Organiser Rights
11.1 By entering the Competition, participants whose submissions are shortlisted or selected as winners grant Irys and Excire a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute the submitted photographs for non-commercial promotional purposes related to the Competition and future competitions. This includes use across all media channels (online and offline), exhibitions, and third-party press coverage. Attribution shall be provided where reasonably practicable.
Permitted uses include, but are not limited to:
- Judging of the Irys x Excire Award
- Announcement and promotion of winners
- Award ceremonies and related events
- Promotional materials across digital and print platforms
- Exhibition display and charitable auction activities (subject to photographer approval of print format)
Any commercial use beyond the scope outlined above shall require the participant’s prior written consent.
11.2 Irys and Excire reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify any participant for breach of these terms, unfair conduct, manipulation of the Competition process, or the provision of false or misleading information.
11.3 Irys and Excire reserve the right to remove or exclude any submission that:
- Does not comply with the Competition theme
- Contains frames, watermarks, or other overlays
- Violates applicable laws or contains offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Involves undisclosed use of prohibited tools, including artificial intelligence
11.4 Participants shall be notified of any disqualification, exclusion, or removal of submissions.
11.5 Irys and Excire reserve the right to request original image files for verification purposes. Failure to provide such files may result in disqualification.
12.0 Liability
12.1 Participants warrant that their submissions comply with all applicable laws and do not infringe any third-party rights.
12.2 Participants confirm that they are the original authors of their submissions and indemnify Irys and Excire against any claims arising from breach of this warranty.
12.3 Irys and Excire accept no responsibility for unauthorised use of submitted content by third parties.
12.4 Participants warrant that submitted content does not violate any applicable criminal laws, including those relating to prohibited material.
12.5 Any taxes, duties, or other charges associated with receipt of a prize shall be the sole responsibility of the winner, who agrees to indemnify Irys and Excire against any related liabilities.
13.0 Final Provisions
13.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, legal recourse is excluded.
13.2 These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of London shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
13.3 If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.