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Entry TermsThe Telly Awards assumes all entries are original and the entrant either owns the work or has permission from a client or other appropriate party to enter the work, with all rights granted therein. In the event that an entrant without such rights submits an entry, the entrant will not be eligible for the competition. The Telly Awards are not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant. Submission of any entry acknowledges the right of The Telly Awards to use it for exhibition and publication in any medium. This includes, but is not limited to, People’s Telly entries being posted to our public voting section of our website.
Timely submission of an entry meeting the eligibility requirements and payment of the entry fee as stated herein ensures that an entry will be reviewed and considered for recognition. No other representation or warranty is made by The Telly Awards concerning entries and all implied warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.
If an entry receives an award, the manner and details of announcing such nomination and award is strictly within the discretion of The Telly Awards. Entrant understands that all awards may not be given or publicized in the same manner.
The Telly Awards reserve the right to reject any content that is inappropriate, harmful, illegal, or discriminatory.
For entry refund information please see our Refund Policy page.
Payment Terms
1. Authorization to Submit and Responsibility for Payment
In these Payment Terms, “Entrant” means the individual or organization submitting entries, including any agency or representative submitting entries on behalf of another party.
By submitting an entry, the Entrant represents that it is authorized to submit that entry on behalf of itself and any other party credited on the entry, and that it assumes responsibility for paying the entry fees in full.
Where entries are submitted on behalf of a client, employer, or other third party, the Entrant remains responsible for payment. Non-payment by that third party does not release the Entrant from this obligation.
2. What the Entry Fee Pays For
Entry fees cover the submission of each entry and its consideration through the review process for the 48th Annual Telly Awards (the “Review Process”). The Review Process may vary from entry to entry and may differ based on the category entered, the type of work submitted, how far an entry advances through the Review Process, and other factors. The judges who evaluate an entry, the number and structure of review rounds, and the timing of the Review Process may vary at the discretion of The Telly Awards.
The entry fee is payment for the entry’s inclusion in the Review Process. It is not payment for, and does not guarantee, any score or feedback, or any award, nomination, honor, placement, or other recognition.
3. When Payment Is Due
- Credit card: Payment is due and processed at the time the entries are submitted.
- Wire transfer: Payment is due upon entry submission. Submission of entries creates an immediate obligation to pay the invoiced amount.
An unpaid or outstanding invoice does not place an entry on hold, extend any deadline, or reserve the entry fee rate in effect at the time of submission. See Sections 6 and 7.
4. Accepted Payment Methods
Credit card is accepted for all orders.
Wire transfer is available only for orders totaling $2500 or more. This option will not appear at checkout for orders below that amount.
Where payment is made by wire transfer:
- Wire transfer instructions are provided on the invoice as a downloadable form. Wires must be sent in U.S. dollars.
- The Entrant is responsible for any bank, intermediary, or currency-conversion fees. The full invoiced amount must be received in Recognition Media’s account.
- The invoice number must be included with payment so that it can be applied to the correct entries.
5. Withdrawals and Refunds
Entry fees are non-refundable except through the withdrawal process described in this section.
An Entrant may withdraw entries and request a refund by sending a written withdrawal request to customerservice@tellyawards.com. The request must be received no later than Wednesday, December 16th, 2026. Requests sent to any other address, or made by phone, will not be processed.
Each request must identify:
- the Entrant name and the name of the person submitting the request;
- the title and entry ID of each entry being withdrawn; and
- the related invoice number.
Entries withdrawn by the published withdrawal deadline are eligible for a refund of the entry fee, less a non-refundable processing fee of $75 per entry ($30 for Student entries). Where a withdrawn entry has not yet been paid for, the processing fee remains due and payable.
After Wednesday, December 16th, 2026, entries may not be withdrawn, and all fees are non-refundable for any reason, including if an entry does not receive recognition or is disqualified under Section 7.
6. Unpaid Invoices and Entry Fee Pricing
Entry fee rates are tied to submission deadlines. Any invoice not paid in full by Wednesday, Feburary 24th, 2027 will be repriced at the entry fee rate in effect when payment is submitted, regardless of the deadline under which the entries were originally submitted. A revised invoice will be issued, and the revised amount becomes the amount due.
7. Unpaid Entries and Disqualification
Entries not paid in full by Tuesday, May 4th, 2027 will be disqualified from official recognition on the Winners Gallery. A disqualified entry remains eligible for recognition in the gallery once its fees are paid in full.
8. Fees Remain Due
Disqualification does not cancel an entry, and it does not cancel the Entrant’s obligation to pay. The service purchased — the entry’s inclusion in the Review Process, as described in Section 2 — has already been provided. All entry fees remain due and payable in full, and unpaid balances may be referred to a collections agency. Recognition Media, LLC may withhold acceptance of future entries from an Entrant with an outstanding balance.
9. Questions
Questions about an invoice, a payment, or these Payment Terms should be directed to customerservice@tellyawards.com. Withdrawal requests must be sent in writing to the address specified in Section 5.
10. Vendor Packets
Due to the volume of entries we receive, we are unable to complete individual vendor registration forms or supplier portal enrollments. Our Vendor Information Packet includes our company details, billing contact, and a signed W-9, and can be submitted to your AP team in place of a vendor form. Payment instructions are provided at checkout or on your invoice based on your selected payment method. Download here. If you require additional assistance, email us at customerservice@tellyawards.com.
11. Relationship to Official Rules
These Payment Terms are incorporated into and form part of The Communicator Awards Official Rules and Entry Agreement. By submitting an entry to The Communicator Awards, Entrant agrees to be subject to and bound by these Payment Terms. In the event of a conflict between these Payment Terms and any other statement regarding payment, refunds, or entry fees, these Payment Terms control. The Communicator Awards reserves the right to update these terms; the version of these Payment Terms published at the time an entry is submitted governs that entry
Store TermsDelivery/Shipping Policy: Each statuette is custom produced. We produce statuettes in the order that orders are received. Typically, statuettes will be shipped to you approximately eight weeks from the date that we receive your order. Once your order ships, you will receive email confirmation with tracking details for your order.
For merchandise refund information please see our Refund Policy page.