You must own the rights to the submitted images or have explicit permission from the photographer and any identifiable subjects.
By submitting, you confirm that your work does not infringe on any third-party rights.
Submissions featuring minors must include verifiable parental or legal guardian consent.
Submission Integrity
Entries must be complete and submitted in the requested format.
Multiple submissions are permitted unless otherwise stated, but each entry is reviewed independently.
Any attempt to misrepresent authorship, identity, or creative process will result in disqualification.
Editorial Discretion
All entries are reviewed by The Style Syndicate editorial team.
Editorial decisions are final.
Selection is based on editorial fit, presence, and alignment with the publication’s values - not popularity or social following.
Disqualification
Entries that violate any of the above rules will be disqualified without notice.
Disqualified entries are not eligible for refunds.
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Rules for Entry
To ensure fairness, integrity, and editorial quality, all submissions must adhere to the following rules. Please review carefully before entering.
Image & Content Standards
AI-generated or AI-assisted imagery is not permitted.
This includes fully generated images and photographs materially altered using generative AI tools.
Overly manipulated or heavily photoshopped images will be disqualified.
Basic color correction, cropping, and light retouching are acceptable. Images that alter body shape, facial structure, or significantly distort reality are not.
Submissions must reflect authentic, original work and accurately represent the subject.
Conduct
Harassment, manipulation, or attempts to pressure staff, judges, or partners will result in immediate disqualification.
Respect for the creative community is expected at all times.
Refund Policy
All entry fees are non-refundable.
No refunds will be issued for disqualified entries, incomplete submissions, or failure to follow submission guidelines.
Contact information
By submitting an entry, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these rules.