SXSW presents the 2017 SXSW Gaming Pitch Competition in connection with SXSW Gaming, occurring March 16-18, 2016 in Austin, Texas.
APPLICATION PROCESS
* All applications must be submitted no later by 11:59 pm local Austin time on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
* No application fee is required for entry.
ELIGIBILITY
* The Applicant must be considered an independent developer at the time of submission.
* If an individual, the Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
* To be considered eligible, the Applicant must have an example of minimal resources to complete the game. Examples of this are small teams, minimal funding, etc.
* Applicants must be prepared to be present at SXSW Gaming to present their game on March 17, 2017.
* The game submitted by Applicant must be Applicant's original work and/or Applicant must have all necessary rights and permissions to submit and publish the game.
* If the Applicant submits a game that uses third-party engines, middleware, or other software, then Applicant must have all necessary rights to commercially publish the game.
* You may enter ONE TITLE ONLY.
SELECTION PROCESS
* Only selected applicants will be chosen based upon review of materials submitted.
PERKS
* The teams picked to represent their game will receive 2 complimentary Film, Music, or Interactive SXSW Badges, their choice, that allows access to other areas of SXSW.
* Access to reserved SXSW hotel blocks.
REPRESENTATIONS Each Applicant represents and warrants that:* Applicant has the authority to apply for the Competition and the person submitting the application on Applicant's behalf is authorized to do so.* Applicant's application for and receipt of the Competition will not violate any agreement or understanding by which Applicant is bound, including any confidentiality, employment, consulting, intellectual property assignment, or license agreement. * Submission and publication of Applicant's game will not infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any person or entity.
RELEASE By applying for the Competition, each Applicant assumes responsibility for and will indemnify, release, and hold harmless SXSW, its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees (the “SXSW Parties”) from any and all responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with: (a) any breach of Applicant's representations or warranties contained herein; and (b) Applicant's violation of the Rules and any guidelines, policies and terms prescribed by SXSW. Except where prohibited, Applicant consents to SXSW’s use of Applicant's name, likeness, and similar characteristics for the purpose of advertising, selling, or otherwise promoting the Competition, the Expo, and the Festival. Applicant agrees that there will be no financial or other monetary compensation for such use.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY The SXSW Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Applicant, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Competition; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the application process or the Competition; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Competition or the processing of applications; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Applicant"s participation in the Competition. If for any reason an Applicant"s application is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Applicant's sole remedy is another application in the Competition.
CONFIDENTIALITY All preliminary application information and game data that is submitted is confidential and will be only viewed by SXSW staff. During the Expo, selected nominees will present their pitch in a private room among industry only.
TERMINATION SXSW reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Competitioin for any causes beyond the control of SXSW that affect the effective administration, proper conduct, or integrity of the Competition. If this event should occur, SXSW will post notice on the SXSW Gaming Expo website.
MISCELLANEOUS If any part of these rules is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable, such part will be deemed modified or eliminated to the extent necessary, in the court"s opinion, to make it enforceable while preserving the original intent of SXSW, and the remaining parts of these rules will remain in full force and effect. The Competition will be governed by, and the Rules will be interpreted by, and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas and applicable United States federal law, without regard to any conflicts of laws principles. The Competition is void where prohibited by law. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Rules, the Competition, the Expo, or any prize must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Austin, Texas.