Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These standard terms and conditions for the MENA Games Industry Awards (the “MGIAs”) cover the entry, promotion and competition promoted by Steel Media and which are referred to at times throughout the competition period.

Unless stated otherwise, entry is not open to employees (and their families) of Steel Media Ltd (“SM”), its agents, the suppliers of the prizes and any other companies directly associated with the competitions.
The person nominating a nominee or casting a vote must be aged 18 or over but does not have to be an employee of the company being nominated or voted for.
When voting you must make a declaration that you are in the games industry or provide a service to the games industry.
Use of a false name or contact email address and/or a false declaration may result in disqualification of the nomination and/or vote. The decision of SM is final.
Entries that are incomplete, illegible, indecipherable, inaudible, or unreadable will not be valid and deemed void.
Entries made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices will be void however multiple nominations may be accepted from individual entry.
Nominations will only be considered if they are submitted through the official website nomination form at www.menagamesawards.com.
Votes will only be accepted if they are submitted through the official voting forms on the PocketGamer.biz site
All nominations and/or votes must be accompanied with the correct details and declaration. Nominations or votes made without valid details (name+email+declaration) may be voided.
No responsibility can be accepted for nomination/vote entries lost, damaged or delayed due to incomplete file transfer or computer error in transit.
All nominations, voting and entry to the event venue is at the absolute discretion of SM and its designated representatives and SM reserves the right to refuse nominations, votes or entry for whatever reason. SM is not liable for any consequential loss as a result of refusal of nomination or entry.
If the winner(s) cannot be contacted, or are unable to comply with these terms and conditions, SM reserves the right to offer the award to the runner(s)-up selected by the same judges.
The decision of the judges is final based on either the criteria set out in the promotional materials or the common criteria agreed among the judges at the time of the judging and no correspondence will be entered into over this decision. Where there is dispute or issue with the judges decision, SM’s decision is absolutely final.
Refreshments may or may not be provided at the awards ceremony but when done so, will be provided on an as is basis.
Where drink vouchers are provided at the event to be exchanged for drinks, these can only be used subject to availability, on-the-day limits for what is provided and in exchange for only certain drinks. A list of what drinks can be exchanged for vouchers can be provided on the day of the event.

SAFETY OF STAFF & DELEGATES

Any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and, despite all the precautions we have in place, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event.

To ensure everyone’s safety at the event, we are following these guidelines, and by entering the venue you except that:

Every attendee of the Event MUST have passed a COVID test within the last 48 hours to enter the venue (a lateral flow test is accepted).
Attendees presenting symptoms of COVID must not enter the premises.
We will follow Government guidance in place at the time regarding COVID protection.
We will provide hand sanitisers throughout the venue for the use of attendees.
Attendance and tickets will be limited so that we can ensure physical distancing, in line with our safety measures. We are working closely with the venue to determine how many people are permitted in the building at any given time.
Whilst not mandatory, we do encourage attendees to continue wearing masks, especially when in enclosed or crowded spaces.
The venue will be well ventilated, improving fresh air circulation in line with the latest guidance.

Important dates for the 2024 MENA Games Industry Awards

The deadline for all nominations is on April 7, 2024 at midnight (GMT).
Shortlisting takes place March 7-10, 2024.
Shortlist judging takes place April 10-17, 2024.
The winners are announced at the awards ceremony on May 2, 2024.

Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, nomination and shortlisting dates can be subject to slight change.

Unless stated otherwise, the Promoter is Steel Media Ltd, The House, Kelston Park, Bath, BA1 9AE, UK. From time to time these terms and conditions may be updated and apply to all current and upcoming events.

HASSLE-FREE COVID-19 PROTECTION GUARANTEE

As we return to live events we will be following – and in some cases going beyond – the Government guidelines for running corporate live events safely. We will endeavour to deliver the same quality and fun that our attendees have grown to expect from our events without compromising your safety.

Our Hassle-Free COVID-19 Protection Guarantee is intended to give you absolute assurance when you purchase a ticket to our live events and, should the worst happen, and the event is cancelled because of COVID restrictions or you’re unable to attend because of COVID restrictions and let us know no later than 24 hours in advance, we will offer you the choice of:

• Transfer the ticket to a friend or colleague in the industry; or

• A full refund on the ticket.

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