Introduction

This document contains the official terms and conditions governing participation in the Kaira Looro Architecture Competition (hereinafter "the Competition"), a fundraising event organized by the Balouo Salo ETS association (hereinafter "the Organizer" or "Balouo Salo") to support its humanitarian projects in developing countries.

By registering for the Competition and paying the registration fee, each participant automatically accepts all terms and conditions set forth in this document, including but not limited to the registration modalities, the project submission procedures, and the evaluation process. The decisions of the jury and the Organizer are final and binding, with no right of appeal.

The official language of the Competition is English. In the event of any discrepancies between the English version of these terms and translations into other languages, the English version shall prevail. Should any ambiguity remain unresolved, the Italian version shall be consulted as the ultimate reference.

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1. Entry Requirements

1.1. This competition titled "Kaira Looro" is a fundraising event organized by the Balouo Salo association to support its humanitarian projects.

1.2. The competition is open to anyone who wishes to register.

1.3. This competition is a "contest of ideas" and does not qualify as a prize event pursuant to Article 6 of the Presidential Decree 430/2001.

1.4. Each participant must be of legal age, i.e. 18 years of age or older. In addition, the team must have at least one participant under or equal to 35 years of age. The documents will be sent with the project and evaluated for compliance with the regulations.

1.5. The personal data of all participants will be processed exclusively for the purpose of the activities linked to this call in compliance with the legislation pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 196/03. Any refusal to process personal data is an impediment to participation in this call for competition.

1.6. The Balouo Salo Association, in compliance with current privacy legislation, is entitled to verify the data provided by participants by requesting a copy of an identity document.

1.7. The participants are solely responsible for the truthfulness and correctness of the data provided. The Balouo Salo Association disclaims all responsibility in this regard.

1.8. The announcement and the regulations are fully accepted by all participants to the competition at the time of their registration.

1.9. The place of jurisdiction for the resolution of any dispute arising under this Regulation is Catania, Italy.

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2. Participation Modalities

2.1. Registration to compete in the "Kaira Looro" Competition can be done individually or in a team.

2.2. In case of team participation, a maximum of 5 participants can register as a team and at least one team member must not be older than 35 years old at the time of registration. The Team Leader chosen by the team is the only individual authorized to interface with the organizers of the "Kaira Looro" competition, except when, in case of necessity, another participant is delegated with this task.

2.3. Once the team is registered, the team composition cannot be changed except for proven health needs.

2.4. Participants can use the competition materials made available by the Balouo Salo Association exclusively to develop the project, unless prior authorization is received from the Balouo Salo Association upon request.

2.5. Participants are prevented from disseminating material relating to their project prior to the publication of the list of the winners.

2.6. By accepting these regulations, the participants agree to maintain a behaviour that complies with the principles of loyalty and fairness towards other participants and to the Balouo Salo Association.

2.7. By participating in the competition, participants refrain from engaging in discriminatory and/or racist attitudes and insults towards other participants and/or the organization. Participants are under an obligation not to engage in any conduct that could harm the image of the participants and/or the Balouo Salo Association. The violation of these principles will be dealt with in the competent sites/fora.

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3. Participation Exclusion Clauses

The following projects are excluded from participation to the "Kaira Looro" Competition:

3.1. Projects presented in other languages than English.

3.2. Projects containing identification marks of the participants.

3.3. Projects dependent on incomplete or non-compliant material. Even a single file named in a way that does not comply with the indications of the competition announcement grants a cause for exclusion of the Project presented.

3.4. Projects dependent on material uploaded after the deadlines indicated in the competition announcement.

3.5. Projects presented by a team with no member between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of the team registration.

3.6. Projects disseminated before the publication of the list of winners.

3.7. Projects not considered to be the result of the exclusive ingenuity of participants.

3.8. Projects that violate any of the rules and conditions listed in the Competition announcement.

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4. Registration Fee

4.1. A registration fee applies to every registered project.

4.2. It is possible to propose more than one project: a different Team Leader must be appointed for each project presented.

4.3. Considering the humanitarian purpose of the initiative and that registration fee is entirely donated to the Balouo Salo Association, the registration fee is non-refundable, independently of the competition outcome.

4.4. Under no circumstances will the registration fee be refunded.

Purpose of the Registration Fee

The registration fee constitutes a donation to the Balouo Salo Association, a non-profit humanitarian organization. One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds from registrations are allocated to fund humanitarian projects in developing countries, including but not limited to the construction of wells, schools, health centers, and water infrastructure in Senegal. By registering, participants directly contribute to improving the living conditions of thousands of people in vulnerable communities. The registration fee is non-refundable in all circumstances, including withdrawal from the competition, disqualification, non-awarding, or cancellation of the event, as it constitutes a completed donation at the time of payment.

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5. Contest Participants & Preselection

5.1. The organizers can amend the deadlines of the competition to ensure a correct or better progress of the competition.

5.2. The Balouo Salo Association is not responsible for any server malfunctions. Participants are therefore invited to register and upload projects well in advance of the deadlines set out in the competition announcement.

5.3. If deemed necessary, the Balouo Salo Association can proceed with a pre-selection of the participating projects considering two elements: first, the evaluation criteria indicated in the "evaluation criteria" section of the Competition announcement; second, compliance with the humanitarian purpose of the "Kaira Looro" Competition and of the Balouo Salo Association. This preselection is carried out by the members of the Balouo Salo Association itself or by a delegated committee.

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6. The Jury

6.1. The decision of the jury and the Balouo Salo Association is final, there is no right of appeal.

6.2. The members of the jury play their role in favor of the Balouo Salo Association on a voluntary basis in light of its humanitarian purpose. The Balouo Salo Association intends to operate in order to protect the moral and professional image of its members and the members of the jury of the "Kaira Looro" Competition.

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7. Awards

7.1. A single prize is awarded to winners, whether participating individually or as a team. The prize includes both bank commissions and taxes. In case of team participation, the prize is awarded to the team leader or the chosen delegate belonging to the team.

7.2. The winners are required to submit the additional documentation required for the purposes of the activities of the Balouo Salo Association.

7.3. The chosen projects will be advertised on the channels and in the official book of the competition, and promoted in the relevant media channels. The images, drawings and texts of the winning projects will be at free disposal of the association. The winning projects are intended to be donated to the Balouo Salo Association which, therefore, acquires the right to use and reproduce them in any channel without limits of means, time and space.

7.4. If the Balouo Salo Association decides to proceed with the actual implementation of the winning project, the association is entitled to make changes and adjustments to improve the project's technical feasibility and economic sustainability. In no case will the eventual realization of the project create any obligations for the Balouo Salo Association towards the winning team or third parties.

7.5. The realization of the winning project or other awarded projects is communicated to the team leader of the winning team.

7.6. The right to authorship of the architectural concept is always respected as an unavailable right.

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8. The Internship Award

8.1. The length, methods and period of the "Internship Award" at the architectural firm depend on the availability of the firm. The host firm may request the Curriculum Vitae, portfolio and an interview with the winning team to verify their academic and/or professional requirements. Passing any interview is a necessary condition for starting the internship. Failure to pass this selection phase does not constitute responsibility for the Balouo Salo Association.

8.2. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the winners. The award cannot be transferred to someone outside the project team, and is intended for all team members.

8.3. The internship must take place within one year from the publication of the competition results.

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9. Intellectual Property

9.1. The submitted projects must be original and the exclusive result of the participant's ingenuity. Once presented, they are considered as such by the Balouo Salo Association which is exempted from liability towards third parties.

9.2. The intellectual property (referring exclusively to the architectural concept) of each awarded project is equally attributed to all team members.

9.3. The Balouo Salo Association retains the right to assess and exclude non-compliant projects in case of allegations or reports of plagiarism made against the awarded projects.

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10. Disclaimer Clauses

The organizers of the "Kaira Looro" Competition, the members of the Balouo Salo Association and the members of the jury are exempted from liability in the cases listed below:

10.1. Use of false or incorrect information by participants.

10.2. Violent, racist or disparaging attitudes on the part of the participants towards other participants or third parties.

10.3. Infringement of Plagiarism and/or Copyrights clauses committed by the participants.

10.4. Any action violating the ethics of the initiative and/or damaging the humanitarian image of the Balouo Salo Association, and any behaviour causing material or immaterial damage to the beneficiaries of the humanitarian projects supported by the competition.

10.5. The Balouo Salo Association reserves the right to present an action for damage in the competent sites for any violation listed in Article 10 of the current regulation.

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About Balouo Salo

Balouo Salo is an independent charitable organisation with the objectives of solving social emergencies, contributing to the improvement of the living conditions of disadvantaged communities in developing countries, and raising the awareness of the international community on the issues of emergencies, climate change and human rights. The words "Balouo Salo" are in the Mandinka language, the majority ethnic group in the area in which the organisation intervenes, and were chosen by the village chief of a locality in southern Senegal. Their meaning is "a bridge to life".

The organisation's main humanitarian activities include:

• Promoting accessibility to drinking water by building infrastructure such as dams, wells and boreholes equipped with purification plants that provide free purified water to limit health risks;
• Improving public health by building facilities and infrastructure, donating medical supplies, as well as training health personnel and the community;
• Protecting the right to education through projects that improve the school system by building or renovating schools, training students and teaching staff, and donating school materials and supplies;
• Carrying out communication and training activities on human rights, anti-discrimination and inequalities, seeking to create a society based on justice and equal rights;
• Involving local and international communities in activities and projects through conferences and seminars, but also during construction processes, in order to create awareness and social responsibility.

All Balouo Salo projects are developed and implemented with the direct involvement of the beneficiary community, in order to achieve the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency, and are entirely financed by private donations and fundraising events including Kaira Looro.