Contest Rules - PDF formatted

Original Designs Only

All logo submissions must be the entrant's

original work.

AI-generated, AI-assisted, traced, copied, or otherwise unoriginal designs will be automatically disqualified. This includes designs created in whole or in part using artificial intelligence platforms or generated artwork.

By entering, each participant certifies that:

The logo is an original creation.

The design does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.

The submission has not been copied, purchased, or generated through artificial intelligence.

Winner Verification

The selected winner must be present at the official announcement to accept the award and verify authorship of the design. If the winner is not present or is unable to verify that the design is original, the California Creative Arts Society reserves the right to disqualify the entry and select an alternate winner.

The California Creative Arts Society reserves the right to reject any submission that does not comply with these rules or the spirit of the competition.