Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Entertainment Week Ghana. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Use of Website
EntertainmentWeekGhana.com provides information about our events, including the Entertainment Week Ghana summit, awards, and Deal Room initiatives. You agree to use the website for lawful purposes only and not to engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website’s functionality.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Entertainment Week Ghana or its content suppliers and is protected by Ghanaian and international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Use of Images
Some images used on this website are sourced from royalty-free platforms such as Unsplash, which permit commercial use under their license terms. All efforts have been made to ensure proper use in accordance with those licenses. If you are the copyright owner of any content featured on our website and believe your rights have been infringed, please contact us immediately.
4. User Submissions
If you submit any content to us, including but not limited to comments, feedback, or other materials, you grant Entertainment Week Ghana a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
5. Personal Data
By using this website, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details. We collect and process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we protect and use your information. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data, correct or delete your data, and object to its processing. To exercise these rights or make a complaint regarding data privacy, please contact us at: privacy@entertainmentweekghana.com
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Entertainment Week Ghana. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Limitation of Liability
Entertainment Week Ghana shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website. This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Entertainment Week Ghana from any claims arising out of your use of the website or violation of these terms.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect once posted. Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Entertainment Week Ghana
Email: enquiries@entertainmentweekghana.com
Data Protection Inquiries: privacy@entertainmentweekghana.com
Entertainment Week Ghana Deal Room Pitch Competition – Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
By submitting an application to the Deal Room Pitch Competition (the “Competition”), hosted as part of Entertainment Week Ghana, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
- Eligibility
- The Competition is open to early-stage startups operating in or focused on the African market.
- Applicants must be building solutions within entertainment, media, fashion, or the creator economy.
- Companies must be at the Pre-Seed or Seed stage and seeking funding or strategic support.
- Employees, partners, or immediate family members of the organizing team are not eligible to apply.
- Submission Requirements
- All applications must be submitted through the official form by the stated deadline.
- Each application must include:
- A completed form with company and founder information
- A 2–3 minute pitch video
- A pitch deck (maximum 10 slides) in PDF or PPTX format
- By submitting, you affirm that all information is accurate and original to your company.
- Use of Submitted Materials
- You grant Entertainment Week Ghana and its partners the right to:
- Review and evaluate your materials for competition purposes
- Use your company name, logo, and pitch summary for promotional purposes
- Full pitch decks and proprietary details will be kept confidential and will not be shared publicly without your written consent.
- Selection Process
- All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges selected by the organizers.
- Finalists will be selected based on innovation, traction, market opportunity, team, and relevance to the competition’s focus.
- The decisions of the judging panel are final and not subject to appeal.
- Pitch Day Participation
- Finalists must be available to participate in a live pitch event during Entertainment Week Ghana.
- Finalists may be required to submit additional information in advance of the event.
- Any travel or accommodation support will be communicated ahead of time and is subject to organizer discretion.
- Prizes & Investment
- Winners may receive:
- A cash prize or direct investment
- Mentorship or strategic support
- Exposure to industry stakeholders and media
- Prize amounts and structures will be communicated to finalists prior to the pitch day.
- Investment terms, if applicable, will be discussed post-event and are subject to separate negotiation.
- Intellectual Property
- You retain all rights to your intellectual property.
- Entertainment Week Ghana and its partners do not claim ownership of your ideas or technologies.
- However, by participating, you confirm that your submission does not infringe on the intellectual property of others.
- Disqualification
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any applicant who:
- Submits false or misleading information
- Violates the eligibility criteria
- Fails to respond to communication in a timely manner
- Engages in unethical behavior
- Privacy & Data Use
- Personal and company information submitted will be used solely for purposes of evaluating applications and conducting the competition.
- Data will be stored securely and not shared with third parties without consent, except for those directly involved in organizing or judging the competition.
- General Terms
- The organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify the competition at any time.
- Participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
- These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Ghana.