Tourism Competitions

Theme for Logo Design:

Attention to all creative minds! We invite you to design a logo that encapsulates the celestial charm of Pithoragarh, merging its natural splendor with its spiritual essence and the Shiva Nagari identity. Your impactful creations will shape the narrative, enticing diverse audiences to explore this captivating destination. Join us in crafting Pithoragarh’s enduring appeal as a premier tourist destination.

Logo Design Specifications:

• The logo should be adaptable to different iterations in size and application and reflect the mentioned theme.
• This logo will be used across multiple web platforms and must be flexible enough to use in multiple iterations of sizes and color formats.
• The logo should be easy to adapt, resize, and transfer for all purposes of reproduction. We prefer a horizontal layout, with dimensions conducive to use in website banners and printing on t-shirts. If the submission is in a vertical layout, it must be easy to reformat to horizontal for specific logo applications.
• Entries must be submitted as PDF files. For quality reproduction purposes, the winning entry must later be submitted in scalable vector graphic format (EPS).
• Color must be CMYK, though the logo may also be reproduced in black and white. participants are advised to avoid gradients and half-tones.
• The logo must be easy to use, handle, resize, and manipulate for all reproduction purposes. It should be visually appealing on both small (as small as 2 cm x 2 cm) and large scales.

Tagline Submission Guidelines:

• The tagline should be submitted in PDF file over the email (dtdo-pit-ua@nic.in) with crisp justification in less within 50-100 words encapsulating how the tagline resonates as cohesive & unique tagline for Pithoragarh.
• The tagline should not have been previously published in any print and digital media and must not contain any provocative, objectionable, or inappropriate content.
• Multiple submissions of tagline by the same participant would not be accepted. One entry per individual.
• The tagline must be original and should not violate any provision of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 or any Indian law.
• Plagiarism/Copying of any nature would not be allowed. If found, it will invite disqualification from the competition.

Logo Submission Guidelines:

• • The logo should be submitted in pdf file over the email (dtdo-pit-ua@nic.in) with crisp explanation about the logo within 50-100 words encapsulating how the logo design elements come together as a cohesive & unique brand identity for Pithoragarh.
  • Mention subject line: Submission of Logo for Pithoragarh and must include the fullname(s) of the logo creator, email address, postal address, and a contact phone number in the body text of their email.
  • Competition entries must be submitted on PDF file with logo. Other file types will not be considered during judging.
  • Pithoragarhdistrict administration will later request that the competition winner to provide a scalable vector graphic format (EPS) version of their winning logo, with the file and assets packaged for delivery. Files must retain transparency. All type should be large enough to be legible in smaller formats, such as for mugs or other merchandise.

Selection Process:

• A panel of judges from Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board withPithoragarhdistrict administrationwillselect the final tagline.
• Factors influencing the judges’ decision will be based on

(1) conceptual & creative appeal.

(2) relevance to Pithoragarh theme; and

(3) ease of reproduction for various purposes, as outlined above.

• The winner will be notified over email and will be also announced on the official website and social media channels of Pithoragarh tourism.

Terms and Conditions:

• The competition is free for all.
• By entering this competition, entrants agree to be bound by the competition rules.
• Rule violations or failure to follow specification or submission guidelines may eliminate a participant’s eligibility.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardretains the right to disqualify any entry or contest entrant at any time at its sole discretion.
• The decision of the Selection Committee would be final and binding on all the contestants and no clarifications would be issued to any participants or on any decision of the Selection Committee.
• There will be no notification to participants of rejected entries.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardreserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of this competition and/ or Terms and Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria. However, any changes to the Terms and Conditions/ Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria, or the cancellation of the Contest, will be updated/ posted on the platform through which initial communication of contest is made.
• It would be the responsibility of the participant to keep themselves informed of any changes in the Terms and Conditions/Technical/Parameters / Evaluation Criteria stated for this Contest.
• The responsibility to comply with the Submission of entries, Competition Technical Criteria and Selection Process fully lies with the participant(s) and Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board shall not be answerable to any dispute raised by a third party.

Disclaimer:

• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardis not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, or otherwise unusable competition entries, including entries that are lost or unusable due to computer, internet, or electronic problems.                                                                   
• The board reserves the right to cancel or modify this competition and award the prize by alternate means if fraud, intellectual property violations, or technical failure of the Contest is determined at any time by the authorities, including after the competition entry submission window has closed.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardis not liable, for the purposes of winner notification and prize delivery, if the contest winner has provided incorrect, outdated, or otherwise invalid contact information.
• Rewards & recognition are limited to those individuals and institutions that are operating within Uttarakhand. Prize will only be made upon satisfactory information regarding individual participation in the competition.
• Any legal proceedings arising out of the competition/ its entries/ winners shall be subject to local jurisdiction of Uttarakhand State only. Expenses incurred for this purpose will be borne by the parties themselves.
• The selection committee reserves the right to close the contest without declaring the result if no suitable entry is received.
• The Government of Uttarakhand does not bear any responsibility for copyright violations or infringements of intellectual property carried out by the participants.
• Employees and family members affiliated with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, including those associated with its subsidiary offices or autonomous bodies, are ineligible to participate in the competition.

Intellectual Property:

• By submitting a competition entry, competition entrants affirm that their entry is their own original work, is not derivative in nature (including to the entrant’s own prior work) and does not violate the intellectual property rights of any other individual or entity.
• The winning submission becomes the property of Pithoragarh district administration and may be used for any purpose, including, but not limited to, our website, digital platform, social media sites, merchandise, and promotional materials.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has the right to modify or edit the winning submission for any use deemed appropriate by Pithoragarh authorities.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardreservesthe right to choose not to use the winning entry. If the winner of this competition is determined to have violated any competition rules, they will be required to forfeit or return the prize.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Boardreserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of this competition and/ or Terms and Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria. However, any changes to the Terms and Conditions/ Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria, or the cancellation of the competition, will be updated/ posted on the platform through which initial communication of competition is made.
• It would be the responsibility of the participant to keep themselves informed of any changes in the Terms and Conditions/Technical/Parameters / Evaluation Criteria stated for this competition.
• The responsibility to comply with the Submission of entries, competition Technical Criteria and Selection Process fully lies with the participant(s) and Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board shall not be answerable to any dispute raised by a third party.