Award Entry Terms and Conditions (“Terms”)

If you continue to browse and use this awards submission platform, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not proceed with an entry.

General

  • The 40 under 40 Awards Gala (“Awards”) are organised and administered by Go Far Together Limited (d/b/a Black Women in Asset Management) (“BWAM”, we, us, our).

  • The Awards will be governed by these Terms and in entering the Awards, each entrant (you, your) agrees to be bound by the Terms in full.

  • We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to cancel or change the awards process, venue and format of the awards at any time without notice.

  • An individual can be nominated for up to two categories only.

Entry & Eligibility

·         Each entrant may only submit nominations for up to two categories.

·         Nominations must be submitted before the official deadline. Late entries may not be considered.

·         BWAM reserves the right to verify the identity and eligibility of nominees.

·         BWAM reserves the right to reject entries that do not meet the criteria or contain misleading information.

Judging Process

  • You agree to provide BWAM with such information and materials within such timelines as BWAM may reasonably require in order to judge your entry for the Awards.

  • You agree to provide such information and materials in good faith and ensure it is accurate in all material respects.

  • We reserve the right not to progress an entry further if we have reasonable grounds to believe the information provided is not accurate.

  • The awards will be judged by a representative or group of representatives appointed by us (Judges) and their decision will be final.

  • By submitting an entry to the awards, you agree to make every effort to be available for the awards’ judging process and to provide further information upon request as the Judge(s) require.

  • The Judge(s) reserve the right to change the category for which the entry was entered as they deem appropriate.

  • All information will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone other than approved judges.

  • Any attempt to influence the judges outside the normal judging process will result in the nominee being excluded from the process.

  • All decisions by the Judges are final and non-appealable.

  • Finalists will be notified via email and may be required to submit additional information to support their nomination.

Media & Publicity Consent

  • By entering, nominees and winners agree to allow BWAM to use their name, image, and relevant details for promotional and publicity purposes related to the Awards without additional compensation.

  • BWAM is not obligated to use any submitted materials but reserves the right to do so at its discretion. Winners and finalists must be willing to take part in any reasonable publicity or promotional activity requested by BWAM.

Disqualification & Revocation of Awards

  • BWAM reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or revoke an award at any stage if it determines, in its sole discretion, that an entrant has provided false or misleading information, engaged in misconduct, or otherwise violated these Terms.

  • If an entrant is disqualified or found to be ineligible after an award has been granted, BWAM reserves the right to rescind the award and revoke any associated benefits.

 

Intellectual property

  • We are not responsible for obtaining or verifying any intellectual property rights relating to your entry.

  • In entering the Awards, you confirm that you are the legal owner of all intellectual property (and moral rights) in relation to your entry or you have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses from all relevant third parties in order to make the entry and disclose relevant information.

  • By entering the Awards you agree that all information you provide (including supporting materials, photographs and company logo) may be used by us in promoting the Awards and for press and publicity purposes save for non-publicly available financial details which you have specifically and clearly marked.

  • By entering the Awards you agree that you shall not, without the prior written consent of BWAM, in any manner utilise the Awards logo or any other BWAM trademarks for any purposes whatsoever. BWAM reserves the right to charge a fee to license the use of the Awards logo for your marketing and promotional purposes.

  • Entrants retain ownership of their intellectual property but grant BWAM a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submitted materials for promotional purposes.

Liability

  • We shall not under any circumstances be liable to you whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for: (i) loss of profit or anticipated profit; (ii) loss of or damage to data; (iii) loss of anticipated savings or interest; (iv) loss of revenue or anticipated revenue; (v) loss of or damage to reputation or goodwill; (vi) loss of business opportunity; (vii) wasted expenditure; or (viii) any indirect, special or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the Awards.

  • Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or exclude a party's liability for: (i) death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents or subcontractors; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by applicable law.

  • You agree to fully indemnify all involved in the Awards including us, our promoters, our Judges, our agents and employees against any third party claim that could arise from your entry.

Event Changes & Force Majeure

·         BWAM reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any aspect of the Awards, including the Gala, due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, government regulations, or other force majeure events.

·         BWAM is not responsible for any costs incurred by entrants, nominees, or attendees as a result of changes or cancellations, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, or promotional expenses.

No Right to Compensation

·         Participation in the Awards is voluntary. BWAM will not be liable for any financial loss, damages, or reputational impact resulting from participation, disqualification, or award decisions.

Use of Awards Title & Branding

·         Winners may reference their recognition but may not use the official Awards logo or branding without prior written permission. BWAM reserves the right to revoke any such permissions if usage is misleading or inappropriate.

Third-Party Claims & Indemnification

·         Entrants must ensure they have the legal right to submit all materials. BWAM will not be responsible for resolving disputes regarding intellectual property, authorship, or ownership of submitted content.

·         Entrants agree to indemnify BWAM, its Judges, sponsors, and affiliates against any claims from third parties related to their entry or participation.

 Privacy and data protection

 

Governing law and jurisdiction

  • These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed and construed in accordance with laws of England and Wales and you irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Awards.

 

Go Far Together Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 14337117. Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ.