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By submitting the participation form on the Photo Contest page, you consent to the following:
Participation in the contest constitutes full acceptance of these terms and conditions. The City of Westmount reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions or cancel the contest at any time without notice.
The contest is open to all people who reside in Westmount during the contest period (from May 31 to July 15, 2025). Participants under the age of 18 must receive consent from a parent or guardian, and the parent or guardian must complete the consent portion of the participation form on their behalf.
Eligible photos must represent a location in Westmount, and be free of violent, derogatory, or otherwise inappropriate imagery or messages. In the case of a dispute, the City's internal jury responsible for the contest has the final say on whether a photo meets this criteria.
It is the photographer's responsibility to ask permission from anyone featured in a photo.
By submitting the contest form, the participant declares that any photos submitted are their own, and gives unrestricted right and permission to the City of Westmount to use, publish, and distribute any photos submitted, including for the creation of derivative works that may include, but is not limited to, digital and printed City publications. The participant understands that no royalty fee or other compensation will become payable to them by reason of such use. Each participant releases the City of Westmount from any liability for any claim, loss or damage arising from his or her participation in the contest or the use of his or her photo by the City.
The winning photo will be chosen by a jury of City employees. The participant who submitted the winning photo will be contacted by email by July 15, 2025. The winning photo and the name of the participant will be published on the homepage of the City's website from July 15 to September 21, 2025. The winning photo as well as any runners up or honourable mentions will be published, with the participants names, on the City's website and social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram) on July 15, 2025.