GENERAL TERMS

1.1. These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) establish the rules governing registration and participation in the international conceptual architecture competition “Schrödinger’s Room – Third Edition” (hereinafter referred to as the “Competition”).

1.2. ArchContest.com is the trading brand of ArchContest, a sole proprietorship registered in Italy, VAT number 04166690364, with registered office at Via della Vite 30, Modena, Italy. Contact email: [email protected] (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer”).

1.3. By registering for the Competition and using the ArchContest platform, the Participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms, which constitute an agreement between the Participant and the Organizer.

1.4. The Organizer reserves the right to amend or update these Terms when necessary. Any updates will be published on the Competition Platform.

1.5. The collection, processing, use, and disclosure of personal information provided by Participants are governed by the Platform’s Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.

DEFINITIONS

2.1. “Platform” refers to the website https://archcontest.com, through which Participants may register for the Competition and submit their projects.

2.2. “Competition” refers to the conceptual architecture competition “Schrödinger’s Room – Third Edition”, organized by ArchContest.

2.3. “Participant” refers to an individual or team registered for the Competition.

2.4. “Submission” refers to the design proposal submitted by a Participant or team within the Competition.

2.5. “Jury” refers to the group of professionals appointed by the Organizer to evaluate the Submissions.

2.6. “Prize” refers to the monetary awards granted to the Competition winners.

COMPETITION TIMELINE

3.1. Competition Launch: 31 August 2026.

3.2. Registration Deadline: 19 January 2027.

3.3. Project Submission Deadline: 25 January 2027.

3.4. Participants are responsible for completing their registration and submitting all required materials within the deadlines established by the Organizer.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION

4.1. The Competition is open to Participants aged 18 years or older, regardless of nationality, profession, or place of residence.

4.2. Participants may enter individually or as a team. No professional qualification, architecture license, academic degree, or other specific certification is required.

4.3. Registration is subject to payment of the applicable participation fee.

4.4. Successful payment grants the Participant access to the Competition submission area and confirms registration.

4.5. The Organizer reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Participants and to resolve any disputes concerning eligibility or registration.

REGISTRATION FEES

5.1. Registration fees vary according to the registration period:

• Early Registration: 31 August – 30 September 2026: €40

• Advance Registration: 1 October – 18 November 2026: €60

• Last Minute Registration: 19 November 2026 – 18 January 2027: €90

5.2. The applicable registration fee is determined by the date on which the registration payment is successfully completed.

5.3. Registration fees must be paid in full before participation is confirmed.

5.4. Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the event that the Competition is cancelled by the Organizer.

5.5. Participants are responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and submission of their proposals.

SUBMISSIONS

6.1. All Submissions must be original work created by the Participant or team.

6.2. Submissions must be uploaded through the designated submission section of the Platform before the Project Submission Deadline.

6.3. Late submissions or submissions delivered through alternative channels may not be accepted.

6.4. A total of 20 finalists and 3 winners will be selected.

6.5. Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that their Submissions do not infringe copyrights, intellectual property rights, image rights, trademarks, or any other third-party rights.

6.6. Participants must comply with all technical and graphic submission requirements specified in the official Competition brief.

DISQUALIFICATION

7.1. A Participant may be disqualified for providing false or misleading information, violating these Terms, or failing to comply with the official Competition guidelines.

7.2. Failure to comply with submission requirements may result in disqualification.

7.3. Any attempt to reveal the Participant’s identity to the Jury before the completion of the evaluation process may result in disqualification where anonymous evaluation is required.

7.4. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any Submission that infringes third-party rights or contains unlawful material.

SELECTION OF WINNERS

8.1. Eligible Submissions will be evaluated anonymously by the Jury according to the evaluation criteria established for the Competition.

8.2. The Jury will evaluate the architectural, conceptual, narrative, and visual qualities of the submitted proposals according to the criteria published by the Organizer.

8.3. The Jury’s decision is final and is not subject to appeal.

8.4. The Organizer will publish the Competition results through the ArchContest Platform and its official communication channels.

PRIZE FUND

9.1. The total Competition prize fund is €3,000.

9.2. The prize fund will be distributed among the three Competition winners according to the prize structure published on the official Competition page.

9.3. Prize winners must provide valid personal and banking information necessary for the transfer of the monetary award.

9.4. Participants are responsible for any taxes, duties, bank charges, or other obligations applicable to prizes in their country of residence.

9.5. The Organizer shall not be responsible for delays caused by incorrect banking information, banking institutions, intermediary banks, international transfer procedures, or circumstances beyond the Organizer’s reasonable control.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

10.1. Participants retain authorship and ownership of the intellectual property rights relating to their Submissions.

10.2. By submitting a project, Participants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, publish, display, communicate, promote, archive, and distribute the Submission in connection with the Competition and the promotion of ArchContest.

10.3. Such use may include publication on the ArchContest website, social media channels, press releases, publications, exhibitions, promotional materials, and communication with media partners.

10.4. Where reasonably possible, the Organizer will identify the authors of published projects.

10.5. Participants warrant that they hold all necessary rights and permissions for any images, graphics, photographs, texts, or other materials included in their Submission.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

11.1. Participants take part in the Competition at their own responsibility.

11.2. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Organizer shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss resulting from participation in the Competition, technical failures, interruptions of the Platform, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

11.3. Participants remain responsible for the legality, originality, and content of their Submissions.

CANCELLATION AND AMENDMENTS

12.1. The Organizer reserves the right to modify the Competition schedule, procedures, Jury composition, or other organizational aspects when necessary due to circumstances affecting the proper conduct of the Competition.

12.2. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the Competition where circumstances make its continuation impossible or unreasonable.

12.3. In the event that the Competition is cancelled by the Organizer, registration fees paid by Participants will be refunded.

12.4. Any significant changes concerning the Competition will be communicated through the Platform and/or the email address provided by Participants during registration.

COMMUNICATION

13.1. Official Competition-related communications will be conducted through the Platform and/or the official email address: [email protected].

13.2. In the case of team participation, the Organizer may communicate exclusively with the designated team leader.

13.3. Participants are responsible for providing a valid email address and regularly checking Competition communications.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

14.1. These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Italy.

14.2. Any dispute arising from or relating to participation in the Competition shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Modena, Italy, subject to any mandatory provisions of applicable law.

FINAL PROVISIONS

15.1. These Terms become effective for each Participant upon registration for the Competition.

15.2. Registration and participation in the Competition constitute acceptance of these Terms.

15.3. Participants are responsible for consulting the official Competition page and these Terms for any updates published during the Competition period.

Date of publication: 31 August 2026