// For Participants //

1. Payment Commitment: The payments cannot be undone; no going back once you submit your entries. Violation may result in disqualification and blacklist.

2. Consistent Username: Maintain the same username throughout the contest for submission tracking and transparency.

3. Active Participation: Stay active on Wattpad throughout the contest; inform the host in advance of any prolonged absence.

4. Respect and Courtesy: Treat all participants, organizers, and readers respectfully. Inappropriate behavior leads to consequences.

5. Original Work Only: Submissions must be original; plagiarism results in immediate disqualification.

6. Content Guidelines: Your entry must not be going against the content guidelines.

7. Judges' Decisions: Judge decisions are final; no appeals or discussions. Respect their expertise.

8. No Book Removal: Once submitted, participants cannot take down their book after participating.

9. Language Requirement: Books must be in English.

10. Minimum Chapter Requirement: Each book must have a minimum of 4 chapters, excluding prologues, etc.

// For Judges //

1. Impartiality: Evaluate entries impartially, without bias, based on merit and creativity.

2. Timely Evaluation: Adhere to the provided timeline; provide timely and thoughtful feedback.

3. Clear Evaluation Criteria: Follow clear evaluation criteria for assessing different story aspects.

4. No External Assistance: Refrain from external help or discussions that compromise evaluation integrity.

5. Conflict of Interest: Disclose personal/professional connections with participants in advance.

7. Professional Conduct: Maintain professionalism in all interactions and communications.

8. Consistent Username: Maintain the same username throughout the contest for submission tracking and transparency.

9. Active Participation: Stay active on Wattpad throughout the contest; inform the host in advance of any prolonged absence.

10. Respect and Courtesy: Treat all participants, organizers, and readers respectfully. Inappropriate behavior leads to consequences.