Pet of the Month Competition Rules

Petof the Month Competition Rules

In order to ensure the competition runs smoothly each month,the mods and admin have set out a couple of rules. Please follow these when submitting an entry or nomination.

General Rules:-

1) You may enter the competition by two different methods, self-entry and by nomination.

2) Self entry submissions must be your own pet. Entering a pet belonging to someone else is not permitted.

3) You may nominate another TASA member's pet for entry. Please seek their permission first, as nominations will not be accepted unless the nominee's agreement can be verified. Nomination of a pet belonging to a non-member is not permitted.

4) Entries and nominations will be accepted for 1 calendar month before voting commences.

5) Entries are limited to 1 entry per member per competition.

6) Voting polls will commence on the 14th of the month and close on the 28th of the month.

7) For example, entries for September TOTM will be accepted from 14th August to 13th September. Voting will commence on 14th September, and the poll closed and winner announced on 28th September.

8) The moderators and admin reserve the right to accept or reject any nomination or entry as they see fit.

9) The 'Pet of the Month' winner may not submit an entry, or be nominated for entry, for at least the next two competitions. For example,the winner of the September POTM may not enter or be entered into the October or November competitions.

10) Any attempt to influence competition results, other than by casting your allocated vote, is not permitted and may result in your entry being removed and / or further action being taken.

11) The moderator's decision is final.

How to submit your competition entry:-

12) To enter the competition, two almost identical photographs are required. The first photograph to be submitted is your competition entry. The second photograph should be identical to the first as far as possible. This is to ensure that the pet entered do belong to the entrant. The moderators reserve the right to ask for further verification if required.

How to nominate another TASA member's pet:-

13) To make a nomination, please seek permission from the pet owner first, then post details of the pet. The nominee must then confirm their agreement for the pet to be entered, or the nomination will not be accepted. Once the nominee's agreement is confirmed, the same two photographs must be provided as for a self-entry as described above.

14) Pictures placed by members who are not in good standing with the forum at the time of posting and/or judging such picture will be disqualified from entering for the specific month’s competition.

15) No persons with less than 10 posts on the forum will be eligible to vote or enter in any of our competitions.