BEAUTY & LONGEVITY CHOICE AWARDS

2026–27 Edition

OFFICIAL ENTRY TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Entry Terms & Conditions (the “Entry Terms”) govern participation in the Beauty & Longevity CHOICE Awards (the “Awards”) organised by INNOCOS (the “Organiser” or “INNOCOS”). By submitting an entry, the entrant (the “Nominee”) accepts and agrees to be bound by these Entry Terms in their entirety.

1. ELIGIBILITY

  1. The Awards are open to companies, brands, and individuals operating in the beauty, wellness, and longevity sectors. The Nominee warrants that it is duly incorporated or otherwise legally constituted and has full authority to submit the entry.
  2. Entries may only be submitted by an authorised representative of the Nominee. The person submitting the entry warrants that they have the authority to bind the Nominee to these Entry Terms.
  3. INNOCOS reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse, disqualify, or remove any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or that is deemed inappropriate for the Awards.

2. CATEGORIES AND SUBMISSIONS

  • Entries must be submitted in one or more of the official Award categories published by INNOCOS for the relevant edition. Each entry must be complete, accurate, and submitted by the published deadline.
  • Entries must be submitted via the official online entry portal or other channel designated by INNOCOS. Entries submitted by any other means may not be considered.
  • The Nominee is solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and lawfulness of the information submitted, including all supporting materials, claims, certifications, clinical data, and imagery.
  • INNOCOS may, at its discretion, request additional information or clarifications from the Nominee. Failure to respond within a reasonable time may result in disqualification.

3. ENTRY FEES

  • Entry fees, where applicable, are payable in advance and in accordance with the rates and payment terms published by INNOCOS. All fees are non-refundable, including in cases of disqualification, withdrawal, or non-shortlisting.

4. JUDGING PROCESS

  • Entries will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges appointed by INNOCOS (the “Judges”). The composition of the panel, judging criteria, and methodology are determined solely by INNOCOS.
  • All Judges are required to sign a Confidential Disclosure Agreement before receiving access to entries. INNOCOS shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that Judges comply with their confidentiality obligations but does not warrant or guarantee Judge conduct.
  • The decisions of the Judges and INNOCOS are final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into regarding scoring, shortlisting, or final outcomes. INNOCOS is not obliged to provide feedback on individual entries.
  • INNOCOS reserves the right to modify the judging process, criteria, categories, or timeline at any time without prior notice.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UNDERTAKING

5.1 Confidential Information

  1. “Confidential Information” means non-public information submitted by the Nominee as part of its entry that is clearly marked as confidential or that, by its nature, would reasonably be understood to be confidential, including formulations, clinical data, technical know-how, and unpublished commercial information.

5.2 Permitted Use and Disclosure

  1. The Nominee acknowledges and expressly agrees that, as an essential part of the Awards process, INNOCOS will disclose entries (including Confidential Information) to:
  2. the Judges, who will be bound by a Confidential Disclosure Agreement;
  3. INNOCOS personnel, contractors, and service providers involved in administering the Awards, on a need-to-know basis;
  4. event partners, sponsors, or media partners, but only with respect to non-confidential summary information used for promotion of the Awards.
  5. Such disclosures do not constitute a breach of these Entry Terms. The Nominee accepts that submission of an entry necessarily involves disclosure of its content to the parties listed above.

5.3 INNOCOS Confidentiality Undertaking

  1. INNOCOS undertakes to use reasonable efforts to:
  2. limit access to Confidential Information to those persons who need access for the purpose of administering the Awards;
  3. require Judges to sign a Confidential Disclosure Agreement before being granted access to entries;
  4. not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than administering and promoting the Awards.
  5. This undertaking is given on a “reasonable efforts” basis only. INNOCOS makes no representations or warranties — express or implied — regarding the security of any system, the conduct of any Judge or third party, or the absolute confidentiality of any submitted information.

5.4 Nominee’s Responsibility

  1. The Nominee is solely responsible for determining what information to include in its entry. The Nominee should not submit information more sensitive than is necessary to demonstrate the merit of the entry, and should redact or omit any trade secrets or highly sensitive information that the Nominee is not prepared to disclose to the Judges and INNOCOS personnel.
  2. The Nominee warrants that it has all necessary rights, consents, and authorisations to submit the entry and to permit the disclosures contemplated under these Entry Terms, and that the entry does not infringe the rights of any third party.

5.5 Term

  • The confidentiality obligations under this Clause 5 remain in effect for a period of two (2) years from the date of submission of the entry. Information that has lawfully entered the public domain, was already known to INNOCOS without obligation of confidentiality, was independently developed, or was lawfully received from a third party is not subject to these obligations.

5.6 Intellectual Property

  • The Nominee retains all intellectual property rights in its entry. Nothing in these Entry Terms transfers ownership of any intellectual property to INNOCOS.
  • The Nominee grants INNOCOS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, display, and communicate the non-confidential elements of the entry (including company name, logo, product name, product imagery, and high-level descriptions) for the purpose of promoting, administering, and reporting on the Awards, including in marketing materials, press releases, websites, social media, event materials, and the Awards ceremony, in perpetuity.
  • Where an entry is shortlisted or wins, the Nominee further grants INNOCOS the right to reference the Nominee and the entry in INNOCOS’s communications, case studies, and historical records of the Awards.

5.7 Nominee Recourse for Judge Breaches

  • Where a Judge breaches their confidentiality obligations in respect of the Nominee’s Confidential Information, the Nominee’s recourse is directly against the relevant Judge under the third-party beneficiary provisions of the Judge Confidential Disclosure Agreement, and not against INNOCOS. INNOCOS will, upon reasonable request and at the Nominee’s expense, provide reasonable cooperation to support such enforcement.

6. USE OF NAME, LOGO AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • The Nominee agrees that INNOCOS may publish the name and logo of the Nominee, the title of the entry, the relevant category, and the outcome (shortlist, finalist, winner) in INNOCOS’s communications, including websites, social media, press releases, event materials, and partner communications.
  • Shortlisted and winning Nominees may use the official Awards logos and designations in their own communications subject to INNOCOS’s brand guidelines and only in respect of the specific entry that was shortlisted or won. Misuse of Awards logos or designations may result in revocation of the right to use them.
  • The Nominee agrees not to make any public announcement regarding the outcome of the Awards prior to the official announcement by INNOCOS.

7. NOMINEE WARRANTIES

  • The Nominee warrants and represents that:
  • the entry is original and does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights;
  • all statements, claims, data, certifications, and supporting materials are true, accurate, and not misleading;
  • the entry complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing product safety, advertising, and substantiation of claims;
  • any clinical, scientific, or efficacy claims are supported by appropriate evidence;
  • the Nominee has obtained all necessary consents from individuals appearing in or contributing to the entry.

8. INDEMNITY

  • The Nominee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless INNOCOS, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (i) any breach of these Entry Terms by the Nominee; (ii) any breach of the warranties given by the Nominee; (iii) any third-party claim relating to the entry or its content; or (iv) any inaccuracy or misrepresentation in the entry.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, INNOCOS shall not be liable to the Nominee — whether in contract, tort (including negligence), under statute or otherwise — for any:
  • indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
  • loss of profits, revenue, business, opportunity, anticipated savings, goodwill, or reputation;
  • loss of, damage to, or unauthorised disclosure of data caused by Judges, third parties, hackers, or any cause beyond INNOCOS’s reasonable control;
  • failure of the Awards to take place, postponement, cancellation, or change of format due to force majeure or organisational reasons.
  • Liability Cap. INNOCOS’s total aggregate liability to the Nominee under or in connection with these Entry Terms, the entry, and the Awards — howsoever arising — shall not exceed the lower of: (a) the entry fees actually paid by the Nominee for the relevant entry; or (b) one thousand euros (EUR 1,000).
  • Exclusive Remedy. The remedies set out in these Entry Terms are the Nominee’s sole and exclusive remedies in respect of any claim relating to the Awards, the judging process, or the handling of the entry.
  • Carve-out. Nothing in these Entry Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or gross negligence.

10. FORCE MAJEURE

  • INNOCOS shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Entry Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, war, civil unrest, strikes, cyber-attacks, or failures of third-party infrastructure or service providers.

11. CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION

  • INNOCOS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend, modify, postpone, or change the format of the Awards (in whole or in part) at any time, without liability to the Nominee. In the event of cancellation prior to judging, INNOCOS may, but is not obliged to, refund entry fees.
  • INNOCOS may revoke an award at any time if it becomes aware of any breach of these Entry Terms, misrepresentation in the entry, or conduct by the Nominee that, in INNOCOS’s reasonable opinion, brings the Awards into disrepute.

12. DATA PROTECTION

  • INNOCOS will process personal data submitted as part of an entry in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Nominee warrants that it has obtained any necessary consents to share personal data of its representatives or third parties with INNOCOS for the purposes of the Awards.

13. GENERAL

  • Entire Agreement. These Entry Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the Nominee’s participation in the Awards and supersede all prior discussions and agreements.
  • No Partnership. Nothing in these Entry Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between the Parties.
  • Amendments. INNOCOS may update these Entry Terms from time to time. The version in effect at the date of submission applies to the relevant entry.
  • Severability. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • Assignment. The Nominee may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Entry Terms without INNOCOS’s prior written consent. INNOCOS may freely assign these Entry Terms to any affiliate or successor.
  • Notices. Notices to INNOCOS shall be sent by email to [INNOCOS NOTICE EMAIL]. Notices to the Nominee shall be sent to the email address provided in the entry form.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

  • These Entry Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Entry Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Brussels, Belgium.

ACCEPTANCE

By submitting an entry via the online entry portal, the Nominee confirms that it has read, understood, and accepts these Entry Terms in their entirety, and that the person accepting on its behalf is duly authorised to do so.