By submitting your narrative or art creation (the “Submission”) to Dragonsteel, you hereby agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

You represent and warrant that you have reviewed and will abide by our Fan Art Policy, as it is described below:

The purpose of Hoid’s Worldsinger Symposium is community. We ask that all Submissions contribute to the spirit of earnest and collaborative storytelling. All Submissions are subject to review and approval by Dragonsteel. Dragonsteel reserves the sole and absolute right to remove, reject, hide, or disqualify any Submission for any reason, including but not limited to content, quality, tone, interpretation, or suitability for the competition.

This includes, but is not limited to:

By submitting a Submission, participants acknowledge that all determinations regarding eligibility, display, and inclusion are made at the sole discretion of Dragonsteel. Dragonsteel is not required to provide justification, notice, or opportunity for appeal.

All Submissions must be created entirely by the participant using their own skill and effort. The use of artificial intelligence, or any technology associated therein, is strictly prohibited and will be immediately disqualified and removed from the competition.

By uploading a Submission, participants confirm that their art abides by this policy. Dragonsteel reserves the right to reject any Submission suspected of violating this policy at their sole discretion.

Those curious to learn more about Brandon’s stance on AI in creative fields can learn more at the link below:

All Submissions must be appropriate for a general audience. Explicit, pornographic, or sexually suggestive content is strictly prohibited. Dragonsteel reserves the right to review, reject, or disqualify any Submission they feel violates this clause, at their sole discretion.

By submitting a Submission, participant grants to Dragonsteel a worldwide perpetual unlimited non-exclusive license and permission to use such Submissions for any and all purposes, including but not limited to at least (i) Hoid’s Worldsinger Symposium (digital and/or physical releases, marketing, publicity, etc.) and (ii) the unrestricted right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, compile, distribute, display, and otherwise utilize the Submission, in whole or in part, in any format or medium, for any purpose (including other books, etc.), without limitation.

Participants waive any right to compensation, royalties, attribution, approval, or future claims arising from Dragonsteel’s use of the Submissions. Participants further waive any moral rights or similar rights to the extent permitted by law.

By submitting a Submission, participants affirm that they own all necessary rights to the Submission and have the authority to transfer ownership as described herein, and that the Submission does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

Regardless if you are chosen as a contest winner or not, your rights to use your Submission are governed by Dragonsteel’s Fan Art Policy, which is available at https://faq.brandonsanderson.com/knowledge-base/can-i-make-fan-art-or-write-fan-fiction/.

You are solely responsible for paying any taxes or similar financial impositions that arise as a result of receiving any contest prize from Dragonsteel.

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Dragonsteel and its sublicensees (each an “Indemnified Party”), including costs of defense (expenses, reasonable attorney fees, etc.) and any judgments, damages, or other liabilities for any bona fide third-party arising out of your breach of any provision of this Agreement. 

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Any legal actions regarding disputes under this Agreement shall be brought, if jurisdiction and venue are available, first in Utah Fourth District Court, second in a state or federal court in Utah , and otherwise in any competent court. You hereby agree to personal jurisdiction in such courts.