Terms & Conditions
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Definitions
AWARDS
Power Creator Awards 2026
AWARDS MANAGEMENT
Times Internet Limited and its affiliates, agencies, and partners responsible for execution.
PARTICIPANT
Content Creators
JURY
Panel of industry experts evaluating entries.
TERMS
These governing Terms & Conditions
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Acceptance of Terms
By submitting a nomination, the Participant agrees to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
Awards Management reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and continued participation implies acceptance of such changes.
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About the Awards
Power Creator Awards 2026 celebrates India’s most influential digital creators - visionaries who inspire, shape culture, and drive meaningful impact through content and community.
An evening dedicated to honouring creativity, influence, and purpose, bringing together the voices redefining India’s creator landscape.
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Eligibility
- Creators must have a minimum following of 10,000 on at least one primary platform, including Instagram, YouTube, or equivalent digital channels.
- Participants should demonstrate a consistent content creation journey with a minimum active presence of 3 years.
- A minimum of 50 original posts or videos must have been published on the primary platform within the last 12 months.
- Creators must have maintained recent activity with at least 10 posts published in the past 30 days.
- At least 70% of the creator’s content should be original and independently produced, with limited reliance on reposted or derivative material.
- An active and engaged presence across a minimum of two digital platforms is mandatory.
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Awards Process
- Eligibility Check
- All entries will undergo an initial screening for eligibility, authenticity, and completeness.
- Eligible nominations will be evaluated by an independent jury panel, with winners selected across Jury Choice categories.
- Awards Management reserves the right to modify, merge, or discontinue categories based on participation or entry quality.
- The decision of the Jury shall be final and binding.
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Evaluation Criteria
- Entries will be evaluated on a combination of:
- Design Excellence / Product Innovation
- Functionality & User Experience
- Aesthetic & Material Quality
- Sustainability & Future Readiness
- Market Impact / Consumer Adoption
- Clear contribution to a defined niche (e.g., food, travel, finance, fashion, etc.) with measurable impact such as Viral content (e.g., 500K+ views on multiple posts in recent times)
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Winner Selection
- Winner Selection
- Winners will be selected through a multi-stage evaluation process
- Shortlisted entries may be featured across TOI platforms
- No correspondence or queries regarding results will be entertained
- Winning does not entitle Participants to any monetary compensation unless specified
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Participant Declarations
- Participants confirm that:
- All information submitted is true, accurate, and complete.
- Submissions do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property.
- They agree to indemnify Awards Management against any claims arising from their submission.
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Usage Rights & Publicity
- Participants grant Awards Management a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use submitted content for editorial, promotional, and marketing purposes
- Participation may require media appearances, interviews, or promotional features without additional compensation
- Content may be published across TOI platforms and partner networks
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Disqualification
- Awards Management reserves the right to:
- Disqualify any Participant for false information, misconduct, or non-compliance
- Withdraw titles or recognition in case of post-award discrepancies
- Replace winners if they cannot be contacted or fail to comply
- Entries containing profanity, abusive or offensive language, nudity, or any form of sensitive or inappropriate content will be subject to immediate disqualification.
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Fees & Refund Policy
- All nomination fees are non-refundable once payment is processed
- Entries cannot be withdrawn or cancelled after submission
- Duplicate transactions, if any, will be reviewed and refunded after verification
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Deliverables & Coverage Timeline
All deliverables and social media coverage included under the selected plan/package shall be executed, published, and deemed fulfilled only after the formal conclusion of the event and within a period of up to 3 months from the event completion date, subject to the applicable deliverables outlined under the selected package.
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Article guidelines
- The article will be published as an advertorial feature under the Power Creator Awards and will carry an appropriate disclaimer.
- The content should focus on the creator’s journey, creative philosophy, breakthrough moments, content innovation, audience impact, or unique storytelling approach relevant to the digital creator ecosystem and the essence of the Power Creator Awards.
- The maximum word limit for the article is 600 words.
- Participants are required to share relevant content inputs, based on which the article will be curated by the Times Internet Editorial Team.
- One high-resolution image (1920 × 1080, JPEG format) must be provided to support the article; this will also be used as the thumbnail/feature image.
- The final approval and publishing rights will rest solely with the Times Internet Editorial Team.
- The allocated inventory must be utilized within 3 months from the date of event culmination.
- This offering is limited to content hosting only; there are no KPIs or performance deliverables associated.
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Social Media guidelines
- The post will be executed as a paid partnership feature under the Power Creator Awards 2026.
- Content will highlight the creator, platform presence, content format, notable achievements, collaborations, or key representatives relevant to the digital creator ecosystem and the Power Creator Awards.
- The creative format (static/video/carousel) must be provided by the participant, adhering to platform specifications.
- Only the creator, associated talent, management handles, and/or official representatives relevant to the collaboration will be tagged in the posts.
- This offering is limited to content hosting only; there are no KPIs or performance deliverables associated.
- The allocated inventory must be utilized within 3 months from the date of event culmination.
- The final approval and publishing rights will rest with the Times Internet Editorial Team.
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Key Dates
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
To be announced
AWARDS NIGHT
To be announced
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Liability & Disclaimer
- Awards Management shall not be liable for technical errors, lost submissions, or system failures.
- Participation is at the sole risk of the Participant.
- The Awards are provided on an “as-is” basis without warranties.
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Prohibited Activities
- Participants shall not:
- Attempt to manipulate, hack, or disrupt the nomination process
- Submit fraudulent, misleading, or plagiarized content
- Engage in any activity that compromises the integrity of the Awards.
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Data Privacy
- Participant data will be collected for Awards administration and promotional use.
- Data may be shared with partners strictly for execution purposes.
- All data handling will comply with applicable laws and privacy policies.
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Intellectual Property
- Participants retain ownership of their IP.
- However, they grant usage rights to Awards Management for promotional and editorial purposes.
- Participants agree to indemnify Awards Management against any IP-related claims.
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Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
All disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi.
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General Clauses
- Participation does not guarantee winning.
- Awards Management reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the Awards at any stage.
- Jury decisions are final and non-contestable.
- Jury and Popular Choice winners will be notified at least 10 days prior to the event to enable them to make the necessary travel and stay arrangements.
- The cost of travel and accommodation for attending the awards ceremony will be borne solely by the winners.
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Contact
For nominations and queries: support.toi@timesinternet.in
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