OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS for submissions
LISBON INFLUENCE AWARDS 2027
Effective Date: [ 8 August 2026]
These Official Participation Terms and Conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) govern participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards 2027 (“LIA”, the “Awards” or the “Event”), organized by MAKEBYAGAPI, LDA.
By submitting an application to the Lisbon Influence Awards 2027, the applicant (“Applicant” or “Participant”) confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
1. ELIGIBILITY AND ABILITY TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL
1.1. The Lisbon Influence Awards 2027 are an international event taking place in Lisbon and Cascais, Portugal.
1.2. By submitting an application, the Applicant acknowledges that, if selected as a Nominee, Finalist or Winner, they may be required to travel to Portugal and attend official LIA activities.
1.3. Participation may include attendance at, without limitation:
official activities reserved for Nominees and Finalists;
networking events;
media and press activities;
the official Lisbon Influence Awards Ceremony;
activities organized in connection with the Awards Ceremony;
partner and sponsor activities associated with the Awards.
1.4. The official dates for the 2027 edition are scheduled for 23–26 June 2027.
1.5. The Applicant is responsible for ensuring that they are able to travel to Portugal during the applicable Event dates if their attendance is required.
2. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
2.1. Each Applicant is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all documents, permissions and authorizations required to travel to and enter Portugal.
2.2. Such documents may include, where applicable:
a valid passport or identity document;
a visa or other entry authorization;
travel authorization;
travel insurance;
any other documentation required by the relevant authorities.
2.3. Selection, nomination or invitation by LIA does not guarantee the issuance of a visa, entry authorization or permission to enter Portugal.
2.4. LIA shall not be responsible for any refusal, delay or inability to obtain the documentation or authorization required for travel.
3. TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND PARTICIPATION EXPENSES
3.1. Submission of an application does not guarantee that LIA will cover any expenses associated with participation in the Event.
3.2. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by LIA, the Applicant shall be responsible for all costs relating to their participation, including, without limitation:
international or domestic flights;
transportation;
accommodation;
visa and immigration fees;
travel insurance;
meals;
personal expenses; and
any other costs associated with attendance.
3.3. Where LIA agrees to cover all or part of an Applicant's expenses, the applicable terms, conditions and limitations will be communicated to the Applicant individually.
3.4. Any expense that has not been expressly confirmed as being covered by LIA shall remain the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
4. ACCURACY AND VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION
4.1. The Applicant represents and warrants that all information submitted during the application process is accurate, complete, current and not misleading.
4.2. LIA reserves the right to request additional information, evidence or supporting documentation where reasonably necessary to verify an application or determine eligibility.
4.3. Any false, fraudulent, misleading or intentionally incomplete information may result in:
rejection of the application;
removal from consideration;
disqualification from the Awards;
withdrawal of a nomination or finalist status; or
withdrawal of an Award, where applicable.
5. AUTHENTICITY OF CONTENT AND PERFORMANCE
5.1. The Applicant warrants that all content, materials and information submitted as part of their application are authentic and that the Applicant owns, controls or has obtained all necessary rights, licenses and permissions required for their submission.
5.2. The Applicant must not artificially manipulate or misrepresent their audience, performance or engagement metrics.
5.3. Practices including, but not limited to, the purchase or use of fake followers, views, likes, comments, subscribers, impressions or other artificial engagement may result in immediate disqualification.
5.4. LIA reserves the right to investigate or request supporting information regarding submitted metrics where it reasonably considers verification necessary.
6. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
6.1. Applications will be evaluated according to the official criteria established by the Lisbon Influence Awards for the relevant category.
6.2. Applications will be reviewed by an independent international jury appointed by LIA.
6.3. The Jury shall evaluate Applicants according to the applicable category criteria and evaluation methodology.
6.4. Being selected as a Nominee or Finalist does not guarantee that the Applicant will receive an Award.
6.5. Jury decisions regarding nominations, finalists and winners shall be final, subject to applicable law.
7. AWARDS AND TROPHIES
7.1. For each official category of the Lisbon Influence Awards 2027, one Winner may be selected in accordance with the applicable evaluation criteria and rules.
7.2. Each official Winner shall receive the official Lisbon Influence Awards trophy corresponding to their category.
7.3. The trophy is expected to be presented during the official Lisbon Influence Awards 2027 Ceremony, except where exceptional circumstances arise or LIA determines otherwise.
7.4. The Winner's name, category and Award may be publicly announced and published by LIA through its official communication channels, including its website, social media platforms, press materials and other official media.
7.5. LIA reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, not to award a prize in a particular category where the applications received do not meet the standards or requirements established for that category.
8. IMAGE RIGHTS, RECORDING AND USE OF PARTICIPATION CONTENT
8.1. By submitting an application and participating in the Lisbon Influence Awards 2027, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that their participation in the Event may be photographed, filmed, recorded, broadcast, livestreamed or otherwise documented.
8.2. The Applicant authorizes MAKEBYAGAPI, LDA / Lisbon Influence Awards (LIA) to use their:
name;
professional name or public profile;
image and likeness;
voice;
photographs;
video recordings;
interviews;
statements;
professional biography; and
excerpts of their participation in the Event
for purposes relating to the communication, promotion, documentation and distribution of the Lisbon Influence Awards.
8.3. Such use may include, without limitation:
LIA's official social media channels;
LIA's official website;
digital and video platforms;
press and media relations;
event coverage;
communications with partners and sponsors;
promotional campaigns;
Awards-related publications;
interviews and editorial content;
promotional and retrospective content;
archival materials; and
communications relating to current or future editions of the Lisbon Influence Awards.
8.4. Such platforms may include Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and any other digital platform or media channel officially used by LIA.
8.5. The Applicant acknowledges that their image or participation may appear in individual or collective photographs, videos, interviews, reports, compilations, highlights, event recaps or other content produced during or in connection with the Event.
9. DURATION AND SCOPE OF IMAGE AUTHORIZATION
9.1. The authorization granted under these Terms and Conditions applies to content created in connection with the Lisbon Influence Awards and its communication, promotional, informational and archival use.
9.2. This authorization is granted without additional compensation solely as a result of LIA's use of the Applicant's image, name, voice or participation in connection with the purposes described in these Terms and Conditions.
9.3. LIA shall not knowingly use the Applicant's image in a defamatory context or in a manner that unlawfully infringes upon the Applicant's dignity, honor or reputation.
10. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF APPLICANT CONTENT
10.1. The Applicant retains ownership of their original creative works and intellectual property rights in content that they own and submit to LIA.
10.2. Participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards does not, by itself, transfer ownership of any Applicant-owned work or intellectual property to LIA.
10.3. The authorization granted to LIA under these Terms and Conditions is limited to the rights reasonably necessary to communicate, promote, document and distribute the Applicant's participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards.
10.4. The Applicant remains responsible for ensuring that any third-party content included in their application or participation has been properly licensed or authorized.
11. NO GUARANTEE OF NOMINATION, INVITATION OR AWARD
11.1. No payment, ticket purchase, sponsorship, commercial partnership, financial contribution or business relationship with LIA or any of its partners shall guarantee:
a nomination;
selection as a Finalist;
an invitation;
participation in any particular Event;
a Winner status; or
receipt of an Award.
11.2. Nominations, Finalists and Winners are determined in accordance with the official Lisbon Influence Awards criteria, rules and evaluation process.
12. MANDATORY APPLICANT DECLARATIONS
Before submitting an application, the Applicant must confirm the following:
☑️ I confirm that I am at least 18 years of age.
☑️ I certify that all information provided in my application is accurate, complete and current.
☑️ I confirm that the content submitted as part of my application belongs to me or that I have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to submit it.
☑️ I understand that, if selected, I may be required to travel to Lisbon/Cascais, Portugal, to participate in official Lisbon Influence Awards activities.
☑️ I understand that I am responsible for obtaining and maintaining all documents, visas and authorizations required for travel to Portugal.
☑️ I accept the Lisbon Influence Awards evaluation criteria and selection process.
☑️ I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee a nomination, Finalist status, invitation or Award.
☑️ I authorize LIA to use my name, image, likeness, voice, photographs and videos in accordance with these Terms and Conditions for the communication, promotion, documentation and distribution of the Lisbon Influence Awards.
☑️ I understand that the Winner of each official category will receive the official Lisbon Influence Awards trophy corresponding to their category, subject to these Terms and Conditions.
13. FINAL ACCEPTANCE
13.1. Submission of an application constitutes the Applicant's full and unconditional acceptance of these Official Participation Terms and Conditions.
13.2. By submitting an application, the Applicant confirms that they have had the opportunity to read and understand these Terms and Conditions before submitting their application.
13.3. LIA reserves the right to amend, supplement or update these Terms and Conditions where reasonably necessary, subject to applicable law.
13.4. Any material updates to these Terms and Conditions may be communicated through the official Lisbon Influence Awards website or other appropriate communication channels.
13.5. The latest applicable version of these Terms and Conditions shall govern participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards 2027.
LISBON INFLUENCE AWARDS 2027
Organized by MAKEBYAGAPI, LDA
Lisbon, Portugal
Official Event Dates: 23–26 June 2027
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Lisbon Influence Awards (LIA) 2027
Organized by MAKEBYAGAPI, LDA
Last updated: 8 August 20261. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Lisbon Influence Awards (LIA) 2027 website and participation in activities, applications, events and services associated with the Lisbon Influence Awards.
The Lisbon Influence Awards are organized by MakeByAgapi Lda, based in Portugal.
By accessing our website, submitting an application, purchasing a ticket, registering for an event, participating in the Awards or using any service provided by the Lisbon Influence Awards, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use our website or participate in the relevant services.
2. Organizer
The Lisbon Influence Awards are organized by:
MakeByAgapi Lda
Portugal
Event: Lisbon Influence Awards (LIA) 2027
Website: LisbonInfluenceAwards.com
Email: info@lisboninfluenceawards.com
3. About the Lisbon Influence Awards
The Lisbon Influence Awards are an international awards platform celebrating excellence, creativity, innovation and impact across the creator economy, digital culture and related industries.
The Awards may include categories covering creators, influencers, filmmakers, streamers, beauty, fashion, food, sports, technology, lifestyle, comedy and other areas determined by the Organizer.
The Organizer reserves the right to modify, add, remove or reorganize categories where reasonably necessary.
4. Eligibility
Participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards is subject to the eligibility requirements established for each edition and category.
Applicants must provide accurate and complete information when submitting their applications.
The Organizer reserves the right to verify information provided by applicants and to reject applications that:
Contain false or misleading information
Do not meet the eligibility requirements
Contain fraudulent or manipulated information
Violate applicable laws
Infringe third-party rights
Contain inappropriate or unlawful content
Are submitted after the applicable deadline
5. Applications
Applications must be submitted through the official application process specified by the Lisbon Influence Awards.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate and complete.
Once submitted, an application may not be modified unless the Organizer expressly permits the applicant to do so.
The Organizer reserves the right to request additional information or supporting documentation where necessary.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection as a finalist or winner.
6. Evaluation and Jury
Applications may be evaluated by an independent international jury and/or an authorized evaluation panel.
Jury members may evaluate applications based on criteria established by the Lisbon Influence Awards, which may include:
Creativity
Quality
Originality
Impact
Engagement
Innovation
Professionalism
Influence
Overall contribution to the relevant category
The evaluation process is conducted independently and according to the applicable judging guidelines.
Jury decisions are final, subject to applicable law.
The Organizer does not guarantee that individual jury scores or deliberations will be disclosed.
7. Conflict of Interest
Jury members and other individuals involved in the evaluation process may be required to declare any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Where appropriate, individuals with a conflict of interest may be excluded from evaluating the relevant application.
The Organizer is committed to maintaining an independent, fair and impartial Awards process.
8. Finalists and Winners
Finalists and winners will be notified through the contact information provided during the application process.
The Organizer may announce finalists and winners through:
The official Lisbon Influence Awards website
Social media channels
Press releases
Media partners
Event communications
Other official promotional channels
The Organizer reserves the right to verify the eligibility of a finalist or winner before announcing or confirming an award.
9. Awards and Recognition
Being selected as a finalist or winner constitutes recognition within the Lisbon Influence Awards.
Awards, trophies, certificates or other forms of recognition may be subject to availability and the specific arrangements announced for the relevant edition.
The Organizer reserves the right to correct administrative or publication errors.
10. Event Participation
The Lisbon Influence Awards may include conferences, networking activities, ceremonies, red carpet events, dinners, receptions and other activities.
Event schedules, speakers, venues and program elements may be modified when necessary for operational, security, logistical or other legitimate reasons.
The Organizer will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes.
11. Tickets and Registration
Where tickets are offered for sale, ticket purchases are subject to the terms applicable to the relevant event.
Tickets may be subject to:
Availability
Specific conditions of sale
Capacity restrictions
Entry requirements
Identification requirements
Event-specific cancellation and refund policies
A ticket does not automatically guarantee access to every activity associated with the Lisbon Influence Awards unless expressly stated.
12. Payments
Where fees apply, payment must be made through the payment methods made available by the Organizer or its authorized payment service providers.
The purchaser is responsible for providing accurate billing and payment information.
Prices may be displayed excluding or including applicable taxes depending on the relevant offer. Any applicable taxes or additional charges will be communicated where required.
13. Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation and refund conditions may vary depending on the service, ticket, registration or package purchased.
Where applicable, the specific cancellation and refund policy presented at the time of purchase will apply.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions limits any mandatory consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable Portuguese or European law.
14. Event Changes or Cancellation
The Organizer reserves the right to modify the date, time, venue, program, speakers or format of an event when circumstances reasonably require it.
In exceptional circumstances, including circumstances beyond the Organizer's reasonable control, an event may be postponed, relocated or cancelled.
Where an event is cancelled or significantly changed, the Organizer will communicate the applicable arrangements to registered participants.
15. Force Majeure
The Organizer shall not be responsible for failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Such circumstances may include, without limitation:
Natural disasters
Epidemics or pandemics
Government restrictions
War
Terrorism
Civil unrest
Strikes
Major transportation disruptions
Power or telecommunications failures
Venue-related circumstances
Other unforeseeable events beyond reasonable control
16. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property relating to the Lisbon Influence Awards, including but not limited to:
Names
Logos
Trademarks
Graphic designs
Website content
Texts
Images
Videos
Awards materials
Branding
Promotional materials
is owned by or licensed to MakeByAgapi Lda or its relevant partners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No content may be reproduced, modified, distributed or commercially exploited without prior written authorization, except where permitted by law.
17. Applicant Content
Applicants retain ownership of the original content they submit to the Lisbon Influence Awards.
By submitting content, applicants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, worldwide right to use the submitted materials for purposes reasonably related to:
Evaluating the application
Administering the Awards
Promoting the applicant
Promoting finalists and winners
Communicating about the Awards
Publishing Awards-related content
Applicants confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content and authorize the uses described above.
18. Photography and Video
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Events organized as part of the Lisbon Influence Awards may be photographed, filmed or recorded.
By attending an LIA event, participants acknowledge that they may appear incidentally or intentionally in photographs, videos or other recordings made for legitimate event, editorial, promotional or archival purposes, subject to applicable law.
Where specific consent is legally required, the Organizer will obtain such consent.
Participants who do not wish to be intentionally photographed or filmed should contact the Organizer in advance or follow any instructions provided at the event.
19. Code of Conduct
Participants, guests, speakers, partners, applicants and other attendees are expected to behave professionally and respectfully.
The Organizer may refuse admission to or remove any individual whose conduct:
Threatens the safety of others
Is abusive or discriminatory
Is disruptive
Is unlawful
Harasses another person
Damages property
Violates venue rules
Seriously interferes with the event
No refund is necessarily provided where removal results from a participant's misconduct, subject to applicable law.
20. Third-Party Services and Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms and services.
The Organizer does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party services.
Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party providers before using their services.
21. Privacy and Personal Data
Personal data collected through the Lisbon Influence Awards website, applications, registrations and events is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
For more information regarding how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected, please consult our Privacy Policy.
22. Cookies
The Lisbon Influence Awards website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Information regarding the use of cookies and the management of cookie preferences is available in our Cookie Policy.
23. Website Availability
We aim to maintain the availability and accuracy of our website but do not guarantee that the website will always be:
Available
Error-free
Secure
Free from interruptions
Completely accurate or up to date
The Organizer may temporarily suspend or modify the website for maintenance, security, updates or other operational reasons.
24. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MakeByAgapi Lda shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from the use of the website or participation in the Lisbon Influence Awards.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
25. Third-Party Rights
Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions, activities and communications do not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, image rights or other rights of third parties.
The Organizer may remove or reject content where there are reasonable grounds to believe that third-party rights have been infringed.
26. Amendments
The Organizer may update or modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
The updated version will be published on the Lisbon Influence Awards website and will include a revised "Last updated" date.
Continued use of the website or participation in the Awards after an update may constitute acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.
27. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights that may apply under the laws of the participant's country of residence.
28. Jurisdiction
Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms & Conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Portugal, unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.
29. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
MakeByAgapi Lda
Organizer of the Lisbon Influence Awards (LIA) 2027
Portugal
Email: info@lisboninfluenceawards.com
Website: LisbonInfluenceAwards.com
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