Signature Songwriting Competition Rules and Regulations. The Signature Songwriting Competition is an annual international competition that is open to all indie songwriters from around the world regardless of their nationality or origin. EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE: 1.) Entry form - filled out clearly and completely, with an original signature. Entry forms can be printed out (or photocopied) from the competition website at www.songwriting-competition.net/entryform.html or you may request that one be mailed to you. 2.) Song entry on a CD or audio cassette tape (any length) labeled with the song title and entrants name. Please enter 1 song per CD or audio cassette tape. * The “Lyrics Only category" does not require a CD or audio cassette tape. 3.) Lyric sheet for each song entry you submit. Please include the English translation, if applicable. Lyrics must be typed or printed clearly. * Lyrics are not required for the "Instrumental category". 4.) Entry Fee. (US Currency only). Payments from countries outside the U.S.A. must be in the form of a US bank check, money order, cash, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted from outside the U.S.A. Please make all checks or money orders payable to: Signature Songwriting Competition Mail all entries to: Signature Songwriting Competition PO BOX 1185 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302 U.S.A. ENTRY DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY September 15, 2010 OR EARLIER! Entrants may submit multiple entries in each category, or submit the same song in multiple categories. Each entry requires a separate CD or audio cassette tape, entry form and entrance fee. (All entrance fees are non-refundable). Songs entered into the Signature Songwriting Competition must be the entrants original song(s) and must not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties. By entering the competition, the entrant agrees that the Signature Songwriting Competition will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your song(s). The Signature Songwriting Competition reserves the right to not screen any song(s) for any reason it deems valid. Winners are required to sign an affidavit confirming that he/she holds all rights to their song. Failure to return the signed affidavit within 30 days may result in disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at time of the award must be countersigned by a parent or legal guardian. Entrants will retain all ownership rights to all songs submitted. Entry materials (CDs, audio cassette tapes, or lyrics) submitted will not be returned to the entrant. The Signature Songwriting Competition is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries. Winners are selected by a judging panel of top industry professionals consisting of A&R managers, record label executives, professional writers, publishers, producers, artists and other music industry professionals who may be substituted at the discretion of the competition organizers. All Song entries are judged equally based on lyrics, melody, composition, and originality. Production and performance are not considered in the judging. Finalists will be announced November 15, 2010 and winners will be announced December 15, 2010. Winners will be notified by mail and/or email and will also be listed on the competition website at www.songwriting-competition.net. The Signature Songwriting Competition will use its best efforts to announce the winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays. All prizes won will be awarded to the first name on the entry form, and division of prizes among co-writers is the responsibility of the winners. However, multiple writers will be listed on the competition website and in all press releases. Prizes will be distibuted in a reasonable and timely fashion. Any federal, state, and local taxes, and customs fees, when applicable, are the sole responsibility of the winner. The Signature Songwriting Competition will not pay any winners' taxes. Winners agree to release the Signature Songwriting Competition and it's sponsors from all liability regarding prizes won. The Signature Songwriting Competition will contact all winners regarding prizes won using the contact information provided by the entrant. It's the entrant's responsibility to advise the Signature Songwriting Competition of any change of address, phone, or email. It's the entrant's responsibility to claim any prizes won no later than 180 days after all competition winners have been announced. If the winner has not received any portion of the sponsored prizes within 180 days and has not responded to the Signature Songwriting Competition, the Signature Songwriting Competition will no longer be responsible for delivery of sponsored prizes. Void where prohibited. Entrants agree to accept and be bound by all terms of these official competition rules and regulations and/or the decisions of the Signature Songwriting competition and the judges which are final and binding in all matters. Employees, their families, subsidiaries, and affiliates are not eligible. If entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required. The Signature Songwriting Competition reserves the right to extend the competition deadline for any unforeseen reasons. Entry constitutes permission to use winner's name, likeness, and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.