Terms and Conditions

Make sure you read and understand the contest rules before entering:

Eligibility

  • The Helmet Design Contest ("Contest") is open to all verified Binance users aged 18 years or older. You must be a verified Binance user to participate in this contest. Employees of Binance, its affiliates, and partners, are not eligible to participate in the Contest.

  • Residents of specific countries and territories under international sanctions, trade embargoes, or trade-related restrictions will not be eligible to participate in this contest. By explicitly agreeing to these terms and conditions, you affirm that you are not listed in any trade embargoes or sanctions register. Please be aware that Binance retains the authority to choose affected markets and jurisdictions, potentially leading to the disqualification of your entry within this contest.

Entry Requirements

  • Participants must have a verified Binance account to submit their helmet design for consideration.

  • Each participant is allowed to submit only one design entry for the Contest.

  • The design entry must be original and not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property rights, or any other rights.

  • By entering the Contest, the participant agrees, represents, and undertakes that the entry is the original work of the participant and other than the intellectual property in the Designated Design File, the participant is the sole owner of all intellectual property rights subsisting in the entry; the entry has not been used for commercial purposes or submitted in other contests, locally or abroad; the participation or entry is not in violation of any law, regulations or contracts or an infringement of third party’s intellectual property rights, moral rights and privacy rights;

  • Your permission to use the intellectual property provided in the Designated Design File is limited to your entry in this Contest only and cannot be used for any other purpose.  

Submission Process

  • The design submission period will be from August 23, 2023 (00:00 UTC) to September 8, 2023 (00:00 UTC).

  • Participants must download the Designated Design File from the Campaign Landing Page, incorporate their design within the provided areas, and submit it via the Binance Survey available on the same page.

  • All entries must be submitted in a high-resolution image format (PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG) and must adhere to the design and brand guidelines provided.

Prizes

  • The Grand Prize winner will have their helmet design featured on Pierre Gasly's helmet during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as well as receive a helmet replica signed by Pierre Gasly himself (estimated worth 5000 EUR).

  • 10 social winners, selected through the #GASLYxBinance social media campaign, will receive mini-helmet replicas (estimated worth 185 EUR).

Winner Selection

  • Ten shortlisted designs from the Binance Survey submissions will be chosen by the Binance team based on creativity and alignment with the spirit of motorsport. The final winner will be selected by Pierre Gasly (and his team). The decision of the judging panel or Pierre Gasly (if applicable) will be final and binding.

  • In parallel, ten runner-up winners will be chosen from social media by the Binance team based on the popularity of their designs, as gauged by the number of likes, shares, and overall engagement their designs receive on our social media platforms, including Facebook, X (Formerly) Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. It's your chance to gather support from the community and stand out as a crowd favorite.

Judging Criteria:

At the heart of our Helmet Design Contest lies a commitment to creativity and excellence. To ensure a fair evaluation, we've outlined clear criteria and a meticulous selection process. Your design will be assessed against the standards stated below:

  • Originality and Creativity: Submissions will be evaluated based on the uniqueness and creativity displayed in the design. Designs that demonstrate innovative and fresh perspectives will have an advantage.

  • Relevance to Theme: Entries that effectively capture the essence of the Formula 1 racing spirit and align with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix theme will be favorably considered.

  • Helmet Sponsor Placement: Designs should ensure that helmet sponsor logos are prominently and appropriately placed as per provided guidelines.

  • Technical Execution: The technical proficiency of the design's execution, attention to detail, and skill in working with the provided helmet template will be taken into account.

  • Aesthetic Appeal: The overall visual appeal, color palette, and visual harmony of the design will contribute to its evaluation.

  • Reflecting Binance's Values: Designs that resonate with Binance's innovative ethos and align with the campaign's goals of connecting the motorsport community and celebrating collaboration will be a crucial factor in the selection process.

Notification of Winners

  • The Grand Prize winner and runners-up will be notified via the email address associated with their Binance accounts.

  • Winners will be announced on Binance's official social media channels and the campaign landing page after the selection process is complete.

  • Those who do not respond to the email within 7 days of notification will be considered forfeiting their prizes.

Personal Data and Content Usage

  • By participating in this Contest, authorship remains with the participant, but the participant acknowledges and agrees that Binance, Pierre Gasly, Alpine, Formula 1, Amazon Music, and BWT an unrestricted, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, and sub-licensable licence to use, reproduce, apply, reformat, modify, adapt, publish, display, broadcast, screen, distribute, communicate, exploit and commercialize the entry in whole or in part for any purpose at any time in any media format and any media channels, without any further payment or compensation to the participant.

  • Participant's personal data will be collected and processed in accordance with Binance's privacy policy here.

Disqualification Terms:

  • Binance reserves the right to disqualify any participant who breaches the Contest's terms and conditions or engages in any fraudulent activity.

  • Participants found to have submitted plagiarized or copyrighted material will be disqualified immediately.

  • Designs featuring alcohol-related imagery, references, or branding will not be considered eligible.

  • Submissions with explicit or inappropriate content, including profanity or sexually suggestive elements, will be disqualified from the contest.

  • Any entry that deviates from the provided helmet guidelines will not be considered for the competition.

  • Designs promoting violence, hatred, or any form of discrimination will lead to disqualification.

  • Helmets featuring offensive or derogatory symbols, language, or imagery will not be accepted.

  • Designs that violate any local or international laws, regulations, or ethical standards will not be eligible for the contest.

  • Multiple entries from the same participant may result in disqualification from the competition.

  • Submissions containing plagiarized or copied content from other artists' work will not be considered.

  • Designs that have been previously published, displayed, or used for commercial purposes will be disqualified.

General Terms:

  • Binance reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the Contest at any time without prior notice.

  • Participants agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations during their participation in the Contest.

  • By entering the Helmet Design Contest, participants fully and unconditionally agree to abide by the aforementioned contest’s terms and conditions, as well as, the general terms and conditions for prize promotions here.