Terms & Conditions

Fairness & Equal Opportunity

These terms & conditions are framed to ensure a level playing ground for all participants

Eligibility: Participation is open to individuals and teams as per the categories outlined.
- Manga and Webtoon: Individual participation for Student and Professional categories.
- Anime: Team participation (up to 4 people) for Student and Professional categories.
- Students must be currently studying in a school or undergrad college (up to 21 years of age). All others must register in the Professional category.
Participation Guidelines:
- Scripts will be provided on the spot for all categories.
- Participants are required to create and submit their work within the specified time frame and according to the given format:
- Manga (Student & Professional): 2 pages with at least 4 panels each, ink and color (physical/digital).
- Webtoon (Student): 7 panels with ink and color.
- Webtoon (Professional): 10 panels with ink and color.
- Anime (Student): 10 seconds of animation as per the provided script.
- Anime (Professional): 15 seconds of animation as per the provided script.
Submission Requirements:
- Only Manga category submissions can be in physical format. All other categories require digital submissions.
- Participants are responsible for bringing their own stationary and hardware.
- If you need to rent hardware, reach out to us at least 48 hrs in advance to help you connect with a hardware partner. No additional hardware will be available at the contest.
Event Participation:
- All competitions will be held offline; participants must be present in person.
- Registration for each event will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by a debriefing at 9:30 AM. The competition will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- CosPlay competitions and other performances will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the same day.
Identification: Participants must validate their registration with a government-issued ID (e.g., Aadhar card or other government IDs) to ensure a smooth registration process at the event venue.
Multiple Entries: Participants are allowed to compete in more than one category, provided they can meet the submission requirements for each category.
Jury and Judging:
- The jury will consist of representatives from MEAI, the state (anime club representative or industry) and the industry.
- All decisions made by the WAM! jury are final and binding.
Artwork Usage: By participating, you consent to the use of your artwork for promotional purposes by WAM! and associated partners.
Travel and Accommodation: Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements unless specified otherwise.
Changes to Event Schedule: All event timings and schedules are subject to change and availability. Participants will be notified of any changes in advance.
Liability: WAM! is not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings during the event. Participants are advised to take care of their belongings.
Agreement: By registering for and participating in WAM! events, participants agree to comply with all the terms and conditions outlined above.

These terms and conditions are designed to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants. Please make sure to read and understand them fully before registering for the event.