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Module:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav Contests\u2122 (Jury)
\nDocument Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Code of Conduct
\nTrademark:<\/strong> Utsav Contests\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

Standards for Our Judges<\/h3>\n

Our jury members are respected experts in their fields. This Code of Conduct ensures that judging is fair, impartial, and transparent.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    Be Impartial<\/strong>: Judge each entry based on its merits, not personal relationships.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Disclose Conflicts<\/strong>: If you know an entrant, tell us\u2014don’t judge their work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Keep Confidential<\/strong>: Don’t share entries or discuss judging decisions outside the jury.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Follow Criteria<\/strong>: Judge according to published criteria, not personal preferences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    No Favoritism<\/strong>: Treat all entrants equally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n

    1. APPLICABILITY<\/h3>\n

    1.1<\/strong>\u00a0This Code of Conduct applies to all individuals serving as judges, jurors, or evaluators in any Utsav Contests\u2122 (“Jury Members”).<\/p>\n

    1.2<\/strong>\u00a0By agreeing to serve as a Jury Member, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this Code.<\/p>\n

    2. IMPARTIALITY AND FAIRNESS<\/h3>\n

    2.1<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall evaluate each entry based solely on the published judging criteria\u00a0.<\/p>\n

    2.2<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall not favor or disfavor any entry based on:<\/p>\n

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      Personal relationships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Professional connections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Geographic origin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Religious or cultural background<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Any factor not specified in the judging criteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST<\/h3>\n

      3.1<\/strong>\u00a0Disclosure Obligation<\/strong>: Jury Members must disclose any relationship with an entrant that could reasonably be seen as creating a conflict of interest, including:<\/p>\n

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        Family relationships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Close personal friendships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Business partnerships or employment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Professional collaborations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Competitor relationships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3.2<\/strong>\u00a0Recusal<\/strong>: If a conflict exists, the Jury Member must recuse themselves from evaluating that specific entry.<\/p>\n

        3.3<\/strong>\u00a0Remedies<\/strong>: Failure to disclose a known conflict may result in removal from the jury and disqualification of affected entries.<\/p>\n

        4. CONFIDENTIALITY<\/h3>\n

        4.1<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall keep all information about entries and judging confidential, including:<\/p>\n

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          Entry content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Scores and evaluations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Deliberations and discussions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Winner selections before public announcement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4.2<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall not:<\/p>\n

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            Share entries with third parties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Use entry content for personal purposes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Discuss judging with non-jury members<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Post about entries on social media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4.3<\/strong>\u00a0Confidentiality obligations continue indefinitely.<\/p>\n

            5. INTEGRITY OF PROCESS<\/h3>\n

            5.1<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall:<\/p>\n

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              Evaluate entries independently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Apply criteria consistently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Complete evaluations within deadlines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Not solicit or accept bribes, gifts, or favors related to judging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Not use their position for personal gain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              6. COMMUNICATION<\/h3>\n

              6.1<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall communicate professionally with Contest administrators and other judges.<\/p>\n

              6.2<\/strong>\u00a0All official communications about the Contest should go through designated channels.<\/p>\n

              6.3<\/strong>\u00a0Jury Members shall not communicate directly with entrants about the Contest.<\/p>\n

              7. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS<\/h3>\n

              7.1<\/strong>\u00a0Violations of this Code may result in:<\/p>\n

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                Removal from the jury<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Disqualification of affected entries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Ineligibility for future judging opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Legal action if warranted<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                8. ACKNOWLEDGMENT<\/h3>\n

                8.1<\/strong>\u00a0By serving as a Jury Member, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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