Founding Creator Entry
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS IS A SKILL-BASED CONTEST. THIS IS NOT A GAME OF CHANCE, LOTTERY, OR SWEEPSTAKES. WINNERS ARE DETERMINED SOLELY BY THE JUDGING CRITERIA.ENTRY INTO THIS CHALLENGE
REQUIRES THE PURCHASE OF A FIRST WAVE ACCESS PASS FOR A MINIMUM OF $25.00 USD. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
The Capture Caribbean First Wave Challenge (the “Challenge”) is owned, sponsored, and administered by Capture Caribbean, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey (the “Sponsor”). Travel experiences included in the prize packages are facilitated by third-party hospitality partners. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
The Challenge begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on February 4, 2026, and ends at 11:59:59 PM EST on March 5, 2026 (the “Challenge Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Challenge.
3.A. Nature of the Platform: By entering, the Entrant acknowledges that “First Wave” is a live stress-test environment. Features, user interface, and upload speeds may be refined or altered during the Challenge Period.
3.B. Purchase Requirement: Entry requires the purchase of a “First Wave Access Pass.” The minimum entry fee is Twenty-Five US Dollars ($25.00). This fee grants the Entrant one (1) user account and the ability to submit entries subject to the limits defined in Section 6.
3.C. Consideration: The entry fee constitutes consideration for access to the platform and administration of the Challenge. A portion of the proceeds covers the cost of judging and prize distribution.
The Challenge is open only to individuals who meet the following criteria:
Entrants must self-select one of the following divisions at the time of entry:
Sponsor reserves the right to re-categorize entries if an Entrant is deemed to have self-selected a division that does not reflect their verifiable experience level.
6.A. How to Enter: Visit the Challenge landing page at www.caribbeanphotocontests.com, purchase a First Wave Access Pass ($25.00 USD minimum), create an account, and follow the on-screen instructions to upload your submission(s).
6.B. Submission Requirements: Each entry must:
6.C. Entry Limits: The specific number of submissions permitted per Access Pass is defined on the platform purchase page at the time of entry.
6.D. Refund Policy: All Access Pass sales are final. Refunds will only be issued at the Sponsor's sole discretion in the event of a catastrophic platform failure that prevents entry submission for more than 72 consecutive hours during the final week of the Challenge Period.
7.A. Review Panel: Eligible entries will be judged by the "Capture Caribbean Review Panel," consisting of qualified judges selected by the Sponsor.
7.B. Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria:
7.C. Winner Determination: The entries with the highest cumulative scores will be deemed the potential winners.
7.D. Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie for any prize level, the entry with the higher score in the "Creativity & Originality" category will be declared the winner. If a tie persists, a completely new judge selected by the Sponsor will re-judge the tied entries to break the tie.
7.E. Decisions Final: Decisions of the judges and Sponsor are final and binding in all matters relating to this Challenge. This is a skill contest; chance plays no part in the determination of winners.
PRIZE CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS:
Select entrants may be designated as "Founding Class Members." This is an honorary non-monetary designation. It does not constitute a prize but may include non-transferable perks such as badges on the platform or early access to future features.
10.A. Entrant Ownership: Entrants retain full copyright ownership of their submitted work. 10.B. License to Sponsor: By entering, each Entrant grants Sponsor, its affiliates, and related entities a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute the submitted work solely for the purposes of: i. Administering, judging, and promoting this Challenge; ii. Advertising and promoting the Sponsor's brand and platform (including "Winners' Gallery" showcases); iii. Featuring the work on Sponsor's website and social media channels. 10.C. Third-Party Rights: Entrant warrants that their submission is their original work and does not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights of any third party. Entrant is responsible for obtaining valid Model Releases for any recognizable persons and Property Releases for private property depicted.
By participating, Entrant agrees to these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant violating these rules, tampering with the entry process, or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct. RELEASE: BY PARTICIPATING, ENTRANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND PRIZE PARTNERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, OR ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE CHALLENGE OR ACCEPTANCE, USE, MISUSE, OR POSSESSION OF ANY PRIZE (INCLUDING TRAVEL-RELATED INJURIES).
Information collected from Entrants is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. By entering, Entrants consent to the collection, use, and processing of their personal data in the United States. Entrants agree that their name and likeness may be used for promotional purposes without further compensation, except where prohibited by law. For privacy-related inquiries, contact: Privacy@capturecaribbean.com
These Official Rules are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA, without regard to conflicts of law principles. BINDING ARBITRATION: ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CHALLENGE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (AAA) IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ENTRANT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
This Challenge is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, or any other social media platform. You understand that you are providing your information to the Sponsor and not to these platforms.
To obtain a list of winners (available after April 15, 2026), please send an email request to: winners@capturecaribbean.com Requests must be received by May 15, 2026. The subject line of the email should read "Winner List Request - First Wave Challenge."
By proceeding, I certify that I am the legal parent or guardian of the entrant (minor aged 13-17). I hereby grant permission for them to participate in the Capture Caribbean Alpha Campaign and agree to the following:
Authority:
I accept the Official Rules and Privacy Policy on behalf of the minor.
Data Consent:
I consent to the collection and processing of the minor's personal data for the purpose of contest administration.
Rights:
I understand that any submissions are subject to the platform's standard usage rights as outlined in the Terms.
Liability:
I assume full responsibility for the minor's participation and acceptance of any potential awards.