Effective Date: [Upon track submission]
Operator: Kirill Kasatskiy (Toronto, Canada)
Contact Email: contact@vanguardnetwork.org
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada
These Event Terms of Competition (the “Terms”) set out the universal rules for all official competitions hosted by Vanguard Music Championship (“Vanguard”) and by our certified partners.
* They act as a baseline framework that every Vanguard event must follow.
* Individual events may publish additional rules on their event page (such as specific themes, deadlines, or formats).
* In case of overlap, the event-specific rules extend these Terms but may not override or contradict them.
By participating in any Vanguard-hosted event, you agree to abide by these Terms, the Promo License Agreement, and all event-specific rules.
These Terms govern participation in any competition hosted on the Vanguard Music Championship platform.
By submitting content or interacting with the platform during an event, participants agree to:
* These Terms,
* The Promo License Agreement, and
* Any event-specific and round-specific rules published on the official event page.
* Participation is open to individuals aged 16 or older, unless otherwise specified.
* Participants must create and submit their own original work.
* Use of copyrighted beats, samples, or lyrics without a proper license is strictly prohibited.
* Each event may set unique rules, deadlines, formats, and limits — outlined on the specific event page.
* Submissions may be disqualified if they:
* Exceed time limits,
* Contain explicit content without proper disclosure, or
* Violate community standards.
* Participants confirm that all submitted content complies with the Promo License Agreement.
* Judging criteria and progression logic are detailed on each event’s official page.
* Vanguard reserves the right to adjust scoring methods, deadlines, or round structures for technical or editorial reasons.
* All judging decisions are final.
Participants must maintain respect and professionalism at all times. Prohibited behavior includes:
* Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination,
* Plagiarism or submission of unlicensed material,
* Sabotage of other participants.
Violations will result in immediate disqualification. Vanguard reserves the right to remove offending content with or without prior notice.
* By participating, you agree to the Promo License Agreement.
* Participants retain full ownership of their work.
* Vanguard receives a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use submitted works for promotional and editorial purposes.
Each event may include additional conditions, such as:
* Track length limits,
* Topic adherence,
* Round schedules,
* Reward structures,
* Submission formats.
These rules are published at the time of each event launch. Participation implies agreement.
* Vanguard provides its platform “as is” and makes no guarantees regarding exposure, feedback, or rewards.
* The Operator is not liable for:
* * Technical failures,
* * Third-party platform actions, or
* * Legal disputes resulting from unauthorized content.
* Vanguard may modify these Terms at any time; updates will be posted on the official site.
* Continued participation after modifications implies acceptance of the updated Terms.
* Vanguard may terminate or pause events at its discretion.
For questions or clarifications:
Email: contact@vanguardnetwork.org