Slow Fashion

Blogging/Vlogging Contest - Participation Guidelines

1. Purpose of the Contest

The goal of the contest is to promote sustainable fashion through blogs and vlogs that document participants' experiences in creating a more eco-friendly wardrobe. Participants are encouraged to share insights on capsule wardrobes, ethical fashion brands, and mindful shopping practices.The competition is announced as part of the Erasmus 2024 Programme Days, #ErasmusDays2024.

2. Eligibility

The contest is open to all individuals across Europe who are interested in sustainable fashion. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

3. Contest Categories

• Blogging: Written articles for blogs.
• Vlogging: Video content on platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

4. Contest Topics

Entries can address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Capsule Wardrobes: How to create a minimalist, functional wardrobe (a small, carefully selected collection of clothing that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits. The idea behind a capsule wardrobe is to simplify your clothing choices, reduce clutter, and focus on quality over quantity.)
• Ethical Fashion Brands: Presentation and review of brands that focus on environmental and ethical practices.
• Mindful Shopping: Tips and advice on making conscious fashion purchases.

5. Participation Rules

1. Content Creation:
   • Blog: Articles should be a minimum of 800 words and must be original. Sources and references should be included.
   • Vlog: Videos should be between 3 to 10 minutes long. Content should be original, well-edited, and visually appealing.

!!! NOTE: One person can submit only one proposal.

2. Submission:
   • Blog: Submit the article as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file to the email address: fundacja@feri.org.pl with the subject line “Slow Fashion Contest.”
   • Vlog: Submit the link to the video on YouTube, Vimeo, or another public platform to the email address: fundacja@feri.org.pl with the subject line “Slow Fashion Contest.” Alternatively, you may submit the video file in .mp4 format.
3. Deadline:
   • Entries must be submitted by October 2, 2024, 16:00 CET.
4. Formatting:
   • Blogs: Use standard font size (12 pt), 1.5 line spacing, and simple formatting.
   • Vlogs: Videos should be in HD resolution (720p or higher).
5. Language:
   • Articles and videos must be in English.

6. Evaluation Criteria

• Originality and Creativity: How innovative and engaging are the entries? Max 10 points
• Relevance: How well do the entries address the contest’s purpose? Max 10 points
• Quality: Is the article written clearly, in simple language, and does it effectively present the topic? Is the video well-edited and produced? Max 10 points
• Impact: How effectively can the content influence audiences regarding sustainable fashion? Max 20 points

7. Prizes

• The top two entries will be featured in a webinar on 16th of October 2024.
• The best entry will be showcased at the final project conference in Poland (June/July 2025).

8. Publication Consent

Participants agree to the publication of their entries on project websites and in promotional materials, including social media platforms and project publications.

9. Copyright

• Participants must be the authors of their submitted content.
• No copying or plagiarism of other people's work is allowed.

10. Personal Data

By submitting entries, participants consent to the processing of their personal data for contest-related purposes. Data will be used only for contacting participants and for contest-related activities and will not be shared with third parties without participant consent.

Under Article 6(1)(a) of the European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, regarding the protection of individuals concerning the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR), participants consent to the processing of personal data contained in the Slow Fashion Contest application.

Participants acknowledge that:

• The Data Controller is the Foundation for Education, Development, and Innovation, located at Zakopiańska 156, Kraków, Poland, contact phone: +48 501 375 960, email: fundacja@feri.org.pl.
• The Data Controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer, who can be contacted at fundacja@feri.org.pl for all data processing matters.
• Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of conducting this contest and for promoting the contest entries.
• Data will be processed for the duration necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, including the time needed for project document archiving and any potential audit related to the Erasmus+ project.
• Individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase (where permitted by law), or restrict processing of their data, as well as the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, and the right to data portability.
• Data will not be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area or to international organizations.
• Contestant data will be processed as described in the following link: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-esc/index/privacy-statement

11. Content Integrity

Submitted content must be truthful and free from offensive or inappropriate materials. All content must be relevant to the contest’s theme.

12. Disqualification

The contest organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates contest rules or is not relevant to the contest theme. The organizer’s decision on disqualification is final and non-appealable.

13. Confirmation

By submitting their entry, participants confirm that they have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.

14. Questions and ContactFor questions, please contact: fundacja@feri.org.plQuestions can be asked in Polish, Macedonian, or English. We will respond to all inquiries within 3 business days.

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