Terms & Conditions
Applicable to all participating students, teams, and institutions across Maharashtra
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering an individual or team account on this website, submitting an idea, or participating in any stage of ESSENCE 2027, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, the Official Competition Rules, and the Institutional Guidelines established by Chetana’s Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Learning (CiEL).
2. Student Eligibility Verification
Registration is restricted to bona fide undergraduate students currently enrolled in recognised colleges, universities, or polytechnic institutions within the state of Maharashtra. Chetana’s CiEL reserves the right to request verifiable college identity cards or official institutional bonafide letters at any stage of the competition. Failure to furnish authentic proof will result in forfeiture of qualification.
3. Original Work & Intellectual Property
Participants affirm that all submissions constitute original work. Participants retain 100% intellectual property ownership over their innovations. By submitting non-confidential media for public showcase, participants grant Chetana’s CiEL a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display project summaries, photographs, and team credentials solely for non-commercial educational and archival purposes.
4. Evaluation & Prize Discretion
All evaluations are conducted by independent academic and industry panels based on objective criteria. The decisions of the Grand Jury in selecting finalists, track winners, and cash grant recipients are final. Proposed prize figures and planning targets are subject to operational conditions and formal verification.
5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal dispute or claim arising out of participation in ESSENCE 2027 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.