Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to 4Afrikan Designs. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, registration services, fashion events, and related activities.

By accessing our website or submitting a registration form, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

  • Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized information.

  • Attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the website.

  • Use our website to violate applicable laws or the rights of others.

  • Copy or misuse website content without appropriate permission.

We reserve the right to restrict access where necessary to protect our website, users, or services.

3. Registration and Applications

4Afrikan Designs may provide registration opportunities for designers, models, and other event participants.

By submitting an application, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information.

  • Ensure that submitted portfolio materials are yours or that you have permission to share them.

  • Respond to reasonable requests for additional information.

  • Follow the applicable event rules and instructions provided by the organizers.

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance or participation. Applications may be reviewed according to the relevant event’s requirements.

4. Fashion Competition Rules

Participants in the Upcycle Design Competition & Fashion Experience must follow the official competition briefing and instructions provided by the organizers.

Where applicable, participants must:

  • Complete their designs within the announced time limit.

  • Create their garments on-site using approved materials.

  • Follow the allowed and prohibited materials policy.

  • Follow safety requirements and instructions from event staff.

  • Ensure garments are wearable, properly constructed, and safe for models.

  • Respect fellow competitors, models, judges, organizers, and staff.

Violations of competition rules may result in warnings, disqualification, or other appropriate action under the event rules.

The official briefing provided for each competition will govern its specific requirements.

5. Judging and Awards

Competition entries may be evaluated by a panel of judges using the criteria announced for the relevant event.

Judging criteria may include creativity, originality, material transformation, craftsmanship, wearability, fit, and runway presentation.

Awards and prizes are subject to the official event announcement. Any eligibility requirements, prize details, and winner-selection procedures will be communicated by the organizers.

6. Event Changes and Cancellations

Event dates, schedules, venues, activities, and program details may change when necessary.

If an event is postponed, modified, or cancelled, 4Afrikan Designs will make reasonable efforts to communicate relevant updates through available contact channels or website announcements.

Ticket purchases, refunds, and exchanges are subject to the applicable ticketing platform’s policies and the specific event terms.

7. Photography and Media

Events may be photographed, filmed, or recorded for documentation and promotional purposes.

The use of identifiable images, recordings, or participant content will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and any required permissions or releases.

Participants should review any event-specific media notices or consent forms provided by the organizers.

8. Intellectual Property

Website content, branding, logos, graphics, written materials, and other original materials belonging to 4Afrikan Designs may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used commercially without prior authorization, except where permitted by law.

Participants retain rights in their own original designs and creative work, subject to any separate agreements they accept.

By submitting content to us, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permissions to provide it. Any additional use of submitted work by 4Afrikan Designs will be subject to applicable permissions, agreements, and law.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including ticketing platforms and social media.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, policies, or practices. Your use of those services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, 4Afrikan Designs will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of this website or participation in related activities.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

Participants are responsible for following event safety instructions and taking reasonable care of their personal belongings and equipment.

11. Privacy

Personal information submitted through our website or registration forms is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how information may be collected, used, and protected.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are subject to applicable laws. The governing law and jurisdiction for any dispute should be confirmed by the website owner and specified here before publication.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

4Afrikan Designs

Email: info@4afrikandesigns.com

Phone: +1 (000) 000-0000

Location: James Island, South Carolina 29412, USA

Contact details are placeholders and must be confirmed by the website owner before publication.