Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

FLARE Awards

Effective Date: 13 May 2026

Welcome to the FLARE Awards (“FLARE Awards”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, nomination platform, ticketing systems, events, programs, and related services available through flareawards.com.au.

By accessing our website, submitting a nomination, purchasing tickets, attending an event, sponsoring, partnering, or engaging with FLARE Awards in any capacity, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. About FLARE Awards

FLARE Awards is an awards and events platform celebrating and recognising women in business, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact across Australia.

Our services may include:

- Award nominations

- Judging programs

- Gala and networking events

- Sponsorship opportunities

- Educational content

- Media and promotional campaigns

- Digital and in-person experiences

- Community and business initiatives

2. Eligibility

By participating in FLARE Awards, you confirm that:

- You are at least 18 years of age;

- All information submitted is accurate and truthful;

- You have authority to submit nominations and materials on behalf of yourself or your business where applicable;

- Your participation does not infringe any third-party rights.

We reserve the right to reject or remove nominations, attendees, sponsors, or participants at our sole discretion.

3. Nominations

3.1 Submission Requirements

All nominations must:

- Be submitted by the advertised closing date;

- Include accurate and complete information;

- Relate to the correct category;

- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Incomplete, misleading, fraudulent, or offensive submissions may be disqualified without notice.

3.2 Nomination Fees

Where nomination fees apply:

- Fees are payable at the time of submission;

- Fees are non-refundable except where required by law;

- Submission of payment does not guarantee finalist or winner status.

3.3 Category Changes

FLARE Awards reserves the right to:

- Move nominations into a more appropriate category;

- Merge or remove categories;

- Decline categories with insufficient entries.

4. Judging Process

Judging decisions are final.

FLARE Awards may appoint independent judges, advisors, or industry experts to assess submissions based on criteria determined by us.

We reserve the right to:

- Verify information provided;

- Request additional evidence or clarification;

- Disqualify entries that breach these Terms.

No correspondence regarding judging outcomes will be entered into.

5. Finalists and Winners

By accepting finalist or winner status, you agree that FLARE Awards may:

- Publicly announce your name, business, likeness, and category;

- Use submitted content and promotional assets for marketing purposes;

- Feature you across digital, print, social media, PR, and event materials.

Finalists and winners may be required to:

- Participate in reasonable promotional activities;

- Provide media assets and business information;

- Attend interviews or promotional opportunities where applicable.

6. Tickets and Event Attendance

6.1 Ticket Purchases

All ticket sales are subject to availability.

Tickets:

- Are non-transferable unless approved by us;

- May not be resold for commercial gain;

- Must be paid in full prior to attendance.

6.2 Event Changes

We reserve the right to:

- Change event dates, venues, speakers, schedules, or formats;

- Replace advertised guests or presenters;

- Move events online or hybrid if necessary.

Such changes do not automatically entitle attendees to refunds.

6.3 Behaviour at Events

Attendees must behave respectfully and professionally.

We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any attendee without refund if behaviour is:

- Disruptive;

- Harassing;

- Unsafe;

- Offensive;

- Intoxicated or inappropriate.

7. Sponsorships and Partnerships

Sponsors and partners must comply with all agreed deliverables, payment terms, and promotional requirements outlined in their separate sponsorship agreement.

FLARE Awards reserves the right to refuse sponsorships or partnerships that do not align with our brand values or community standards.

8. Photography, Video & Media Consent

By attending a FLARE Awards event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, videography, and audio recordings may occur.

You grant FLARE Awards permission to use your image, voice, likeness, and business name for:

- Marketing;

- Promotional campaigns;

- Social media;

- PR and editorial coverage;

- Website and future event promotion.

If you do not wish to appear in media content, you must notify us in writing before the event.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, graphics, award names, logos, event materials, and promotional assets are the intellectual property of FLARE Awards unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

- Reproduce;

- Republish;

- Copy;

- Modify;

- Distribute;

- Commercially exploit

any FLARE Awards materials without prior written consent.

10. User Content

By submitting content including nominations, testimonials, images, videos, or written materials, you:

- Confirm you own or have permission to use the content;

- Grant FLARE Awards a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, edit, reproduce, and promote the content in connection with our business and events.

You remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of your submitted content.

11. Refunds & Cancellations

Unless otherwise stated:

- Nomination fees are non-refundable;

- Event tickets are non-refundable;

- Sponsorship payments are non-refundable.

Where an event is cancelled by FLARE Awards and not rescheduled, attendees may be offered:

- A refund;

- Credit;

- Transfer to a future event;

- at our discretion and subject to applicable Australian Consumer Law.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FLARE Awards shall not be liable for:

- Indirect or consequential loss;

- Loss of business or profits;

- Personal injury;

- Technical disruptions;

- Third-party actions;

- Event interruptions outside our reasonable control.

Participation in our events and programs is at your own risk.

13. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website or events may contain links to third-party websites, services, or providers.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third parties.

14. Privacy

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with that policy.

15. Force Majeure

FLARE Awards shall not be responsible for delays, cancellations, or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including:

- Natural disasters;

- Venue closures;

- Pandemics;

- Government restrictions;

- Technical outages;

- Supplier failures;

- Industrial disputes.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of our website or participation in our services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Australian courts.

18. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

FLARE Awards

Website: flareawards.com.au

Email: [email protected]