Effective Date: July 2025
Last Updated: 09/07/2025
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and participation in the Celebrating India Film Festival (CIFF) 2025. By visiting our website, submitting a film, registering, or attending the festival, you agree to comply with these Terms.
1. General Overview
Celebrating India Film Festival (CIFF) is organized to promote diverse cinematic voices from India and around the world. The festival includes screenings, awards, networking sessions, and other events.
2. Film Submission
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Platform: All film submissions must be made through FilmFreeway via our official submission link.
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Eligibility: Submissions are open to filmmakers worldwide. Films must be original and not violate any third-party rights.
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Submission Fee: All fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection status.
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Formats Accepted: Films must be submitted in HD format (MP4, MOV, or equivalent) for screening and evaluation.
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Language: Non-English films must include English subtitles.
3. Selection Process
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The programming committee will select films based on creativity, storytelling, originality, and technical excellence.
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Selected films will be notified via email.
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CIFF reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any stage without refund if the film violates the rules, promotes hate speech, or includes unauthorized content.
4. Rights and Permissions
By submitting a film, you confirm:
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You own or have secured all necessary rights (including music, visuals, and distribution) to exhibit the film.
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You grant CIFF the non-exclusive right to screen your film during the festival and use excerpts (up to 30 seconds), stills, and details for promotional purposes.
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You agree not to hold CIFF or its partners responsible for any copyright infringement or disputes related to your submission.
5. Attendance & Awards
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Festival dates, venues, schedules, and jury members are subject to change.
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CIFF reserves the right to modify the award categories or withhold awards based on the jury’s discretion.
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The decision of the festival committee and jury is final and non-negotiable.
6. Code of Conduct
All attendees, guests, and participants are expected to maintain a respectful and professional atmosphere. CIFF reserves the right to deny access to anyone engaging in disruptive, abusive, or unlawful behavior.
7. Intellectual Property
All festival branding, logos, content, and material are owned by CIFF. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
8. Limitation of Liability
CIFF and its affiliates shall not be liable for:
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Any loss, damage, or delay caused by events beyond our control.
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Any technical failures on third-party platforms like FilmFreeway.
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Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
9. Privacy
Your personal data will be handled as outlined in our Privacy Policy. By interacting with the festival, you consent to such data collection and usage.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., New Delhi].
11. Changes to the Terms
CIFF reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on our official website.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, clarifications, or legal concerns, please contact:
📧 info@celebratingindiaff.com
📞 +91 97177 87707
🌐 www.celebratingindiaff.com