GEN Z EXPRESS – INFLUENCERS CHALLENGE 2026 – Official Terms & Conditions 1. Organizer The Gen Z Express Influencers Challenge 2026 (“Challenge”) is organized by Gen Z Express (“Organizer”). 2. Eligibility The Challenge is open only to residents of India. Participants must be 16 years of age or older on the date of registration. Participants below the age of 18 must submit a written consent letter signed by a parent or legal guardian before participation. Employees, associates, judges, sponsors, volunteers, and immediate family members of the Organizer are not eligible to participate unless expressly permitted in writing by the Organizer. 3. Registration Participation shall be valid only upon: Successful registration through the official website www.genzexpress.in Submission of all required information and supporting documents; video reel and Payment of the applicable registration fee, where required. Registration does not guarantee selection for subsequent rounds. 4. Originality of Content By participating, each participant represents and warrants that: All submitted content is original. The content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other intellectual property rights. The participant has obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and consents relating to the submitted content. Any third party appearing in the content has provided appropriate consent. The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The participant accepts sole responsibility for the submitted content.
5. Code of Conduct Participants shall not upload, publish, or promote any content that: Contains hate speech or discrimination; Promotes violence, terrorism, or unlawful activities; Is obscene, defamatory, offensive, or abusive; Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information; Violates any applicable law or regulation in India. The Organizer reserves the right to remove any such content and disqualify the participant without prior notice.
6. Selection & Evaluation Process Participants may be evaluated based on one or more of the following criteria: Creativity Originality Content Quality Audience Engagement Communication Skills Consistency Brand Suitability Professionalism The evaluation criteria and weightage may vary depending on the competition stage. The decisions of the judging panel shall be final and binding.
7. Membership Requirement Unless expressly stated otherwise in an official campaign announcement, participants shall purchase a valid Gen Z Express Membership Card to be eligible for participation.
8. Prizes, Rewards & Distribution Prizes may include, but are not limited to: Cash rewards Brand sponsorships Merchandise Internship opportunities Professional collaborations Media exposure Certificates Titles Promotional opportunities Additional terms: Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. No cash alternative shall be provided unless determined by the Organizer. Prize images used in promotional materials are for illustration purposes only. Advertisement vouchers issued by Gen Z Express are redeemable only against advertising services as per the prevailing tariff card, subject to advertisement space availability and prior advertisement content approval. Such vouchers cannot be combined with any other promotional offer unless otherwise specified. Any applicable taxes shall be borne by the prize recipient unless otherwise required by law. The Organizer reserves the right to verify the identity of prize winners before prize distribution.
9. Winner Verification Selected winners may be required to submit: Government-issued photo identification; PAN Card (where applicable); Bank account details for prize disbursement; Address proof; and Any additional documents reasonably required for verification. Failure to provide the requested documents within the prescribed timeline may result in forfeiture of the prize.
10. Publicity Consent By participating, participants grant the Organizer permission to use their: Name Photograph Video Voice Social media handles Submitted content for promotional, advertising, editorial, publicity, marketing, digital, print, broadcast, and social media purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
11. Intellectual Property Participants shall retain ownership of their original content. By participating, participants grant Gen Z Express a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, archive, display, broadcast, and promote their submitted content in connection with the Challenge and future promotional activities. Participants remain solely responsible for obtaining all required permissions and licenses relating to: Music Images Video clips Graphics Fonts Stock footage Third-party intellectual property The Organizer shall not be liable for any copyright or intellectual property claims arising from participant submissions.
12. Brand Sponsorship & Collaboration Participants acknowledge that the Challenge may involve commercial collaborations with brands and sponsors. Participants agree to: Maintain professional conduct while representing sponsors. Follow campaign guidelines issued by the Organizer. Clearly disclose sponsored content in accordance with applicable laws and advertising guidelines. Avoid entering into conflicting sponsorship arrangements during official campaign periods without prior written approval. Refrain from promoting illegal, unethical, or prohibited products or services. Sponsors shall have no authority to influence judging decisions or competition outcomes.
13. AI-Generated Content Policy Artificial Intelligence tools may be used only where expressly permitted. Participants shall not: Submit fully AI-generated content as original work where originality is being evaluated; Use AI for impersonation, deepfakes, misinformation, plagiarism, or deceptive practices; Manipulate judges, sponsors, voters, or other participants using AI-generated content. The Organizer may request original project files or evidence of authorship at any stage.
14. Anti-Fraud & Disqualification The Organizer reserves the right to suspend or disqualify any participant for: Fake followers or subscribers; Purchased likes, views, comments, or engagement; Vote manipulation; Multiple fake accounts; Plagiarism; Identity misrepresentation; Fraudulent or deceptive conduct; AI misuse; Breach of these Terms & Conditions.
15. Organizer’s Rights The Organizer reserves the right to: Modify the competition format; Amend the judging criteria; Extend or shorten timelines; Replace prizes of equivalent value; Cancel, suspend, or terminate the Challenge where necessary; Amend these Terms & Conditions. Any material amendments shall be published on the official website.
16. Technical Issues The Organizer shall not be responsible for: Internet failures; Website downtime; Server interruptions; Social media outages; Lost, delayed, incomplete, or corrupted entries.
17. Privacy Personal information collected during registration shall be used only for: Contest administration; Participant verification; Prize distribution; Communication; Promotional activities where consent has been obtained; and Compliance with applicable legal requirements. The Organizer shall process personal information in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws.
18. Limitation of Liability The Organizer shall not be liable for: Any indirect or consequential losses; Technical failures; Third-party platform failures; Misuse of prizes; Participant misconduct; Force majeure events. Participation is entirely at the participant’s own risk.
19. Acceptance By registering for or participating in the Gen Z Express Influencers Challenge 2026, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
20. Amendments The Organizer reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated Terms shall become effective upon publication on the official website.
21. Refund & Cancellation Registration fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided herein. Duplicate payments shall be refunded after verification. Refund requests arising from technical payment errors must be submitted within seven (7) working days. If the Challenge is cancelled by the Organizer before commencement, the Organizer may, at its sole discretion, provide a refund or issue an equivalent Gen Z Express advertising voucher. Convenience fees, taxes, and payment gateway charges may be non-refundable.
22. Judging Process Judging shall be conducted by an independent panel appointed by the Organizer. The panel may include industry professionals, educators, creators, marketing experts, media professionals, and subject matter specialists. The judges’ decisions shall be final and binding.
23. Conflict of Interest Judges shall disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest with any participant. Where such conflict exists, the judge shall recuse themselves from evaluating that participant or the Organizer shall appoint an alternate evaluator. Any attempt to influence judges through gifts, payments, favors, threats, or improper means may result in immediate disqualification. 24. Indemnity Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gen Z Express, its directors, officers, employees, judges, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and affiliates against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or legal expenses arising from their participation or breach of these Terms.
25. Force Majeure The Organizer shall not be liable for delays, interruptions, or cancellation of the Challenge due to events beyond its reasonable control, including political issues, natural disasters, flood, rain, pandemics, government restrictions, cyberattacks, strikes, civil disturbances, or technical failures.
26. Jurisdiction Any dispute arising from or relating to the Challenge shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts where the registered office of Gen Z Express is situated.
27. Governing Law These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.
Advertisement Disclaimer T&C Apply. Participation is subject to eligibility, verification, and compliance with these Terms & Conditions. Entries must be original and must not infringe the rights of any third party. The Organizer reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the Challenge where necessary. Winners will be selected based on the published evaluation criteria and successful verification. Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable unless otherwise specified. Taxes, if applicable, shall be borne by the prize recipient. By participating, entrants consent to the use of their name, image, likeness, voice, and submitted content for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. Participants must comply with applicable advertising disclosure requirements when publishing sponsored or promotional content. Brand sponsorships, prizes, and promotional opportunities are subject to availability and the respective sponsor’s terms, where applicable.
