RSW INTERNATIONAL SPORTS & CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2026

1. General Participation

• The RSW International Sports and Creative Festival 2026 is an international, community-based, self-funded, professionally coordinated sports and creative festival organized by Rise and Shine World Inc.

• The Festival is designed as a global platform bringing together sports competitions, creative showcases, performance arts, cultural presentations, talent exhibitions, youth empowerment initiatives, innovation-driven programming, and international community engagement.

• Participation is open to teams, athletes, coaches, creatives, performers, artists, choreographers, designers, cultural groups, innovators, youth leaders, mentors, exhibitors, media representatives, delegates, and other approved participants from across the world, subject to the category-specific eligibility requirements set by the organizing committee.

• Participants may represent a country, nationality, cultural heritage, institution, organization, academy, creative brand, club, collective, school, youth platform, or officially recognized team structure, as approved by the organizers.

• All participants are required to respect the values and principles of Rise and Shine World Inc., including peace, inclusion, integrity, equality, respect, excellence, friendship, unity, creativity, innovation, and responsible global citizenship.

• The Festival shall be conducted in a manner inspired by internationally recognized sporting values, including excellence, respect, and friendship, as widely recognized within Olympism, and by anti-doping, integrity, fair play, and anti-discrimination principles reflected in major international sports frameworks.

• Any participant, team, group, delegation, or associated person found to be promoting hate, discrimination, violence, political hostility, xenophobia, racism, religious hostility, harassment, or any agenda contrary to the unity, peace, and dignity principles of the Festival may be immediately suspended, disqualified, or removed from the event.

• The Festival is rooted in the mission of building harmony across nations through sport, creativity, cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and youth empowerment, and all participants agree to uphold this mission in both conduct and representation.

• Participation in the Festival is a privilege and not an automatic right. The Organizer reserves the right to admit, reject, suspend, or remove any participant whose conduct, documentation, eligibility, or public behavior is inconsistent with the values, rules, or operational requirements of the Festival.

• All participating individuals and entities shall be bound by these Terms and Conditions as a contractual obligation immediately upon registration, accreditation, payment, onboarding, or participation in any official Festival activity.

2. Participant Eligibility

• Each participant, team, delegation, or creative group must submit a complete official registration with all required supporting documentation, declarations, and approvals as outlined in the official registration process.

• Eligibility shall vary according to category. Sports teams and athletes must comply with the sporting requirements relevant to their discipline. Creative participants must comply with the artistic, performance, originality, and technical presentation requirements applicable to their category.

• All participants must provide valid government-issued identification and any additional documents required by the organizers, including proof of age, nationality, heritage, institutional affiliation, sports registration, or creative ownership where applicable.

• Unless otherwise stated for a specific category, adult participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of Festival commencement. Where youth or junior categories are approved, parental or legal guardian consent and any additional safeguarding requirements shall apply.

• Any participant currently suspended, banned, under disciplinary review, or disqualified by a recognized sports body, educational institution, professional association, creative platform, or legal authority may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the Organizer.

• The organizing committee reserves the right to verify all documents submitted and to reject any participant, team, or group found to have submitted false, misleading, incomplete, forged, manipulated, or fraudulent information.

• Where team-based participation applies, substitute athletes, reserve performers, technical crew, support staff, coaches, assistant coaches, artistic directors, choreographers, media officers, physiotherapists, or managers must also be registered in advance in accordance with the official rules of their category.

• A participant may not represent more than one competing team, group, or delegation in the same competition stream unless expressly approved in writing by the Organizer.

• Any case of double registration, undisclosed substitution, identity manipulation, or eligibility fraud may result in the disqualification of the participant and sanctions against the relevant team, group, or delegation.

• Sports participants must comply with all anti-doping, integrity, and fair competition obligations applicable to their discipline. Creative participants must ensure originality and lawful use of all works, costumes, music, choreography, media, or intellectual property presented.

• Professional athletes, contracted performers, or commercially represented creatives may be subject to category restrictions or special approval procedures depending on the nature of the discipline and the structure of the relevant category.

3. Financial Commitment

• The Festival is self-funded, and unless expressly stated otherwise in an official written package or sponsorship agreement, each participant, team, delegation, or group is responsible for its own travel, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, documentation, rehearsal costs, equipment costs, costume costs, logistics, and all related expenses.

• All registration fees, participation fees, package fees, support fees, add-on fees, and any other Festival-related payments are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances, except where a refund is expressly required by applicable law.

• There shall be no refund at all for cancellation by the participant, non-attendance, visa refusal, travel delay, illness, scheduling conflict, withdrawal, disqualification, removal, force majeure impact on the participant, or any other personal or external circumstance.

• Partial payment plans may be offered only where officially communicated by the Organizer, and all payment deadlines must be strictly followed without exception.

• Any participant, team, or group that fails to complete payment by the final official deadline shall automatically forfeit its slot, and any prior payment made shall remain non-refundable.

• Any additional services provided by the Organizer, including but not limited to branding, costume support, exhibition booths, media packages, accommodation coordination, promotional features, transport support, creative staging, technical production, or premium visibility services, may incur extra charges which shall be communicated officially.

• No hidden fees shall be charged beyond what is officially declared by the Organizer; however, participants remain responsible for external banking charges, currency conversion charges, intermediary bank deductions, and third-party service fees.

• Official receipts shall be issued upon payment through official Festival banking or payment channels only.

• Any attempt to reverse payments, initiate unjustified chargebacks, evade payment obligations, or use unauthorized payment methods may result in immediate cancellation of registration, suspension of participation rights, and possible blacklisting from future RSW events.

4. Medical, Health and Insurance Obligations

• All sports participants must ensure that they have undergone appropriate medical clearance and are physically fit to participate in competitive sports or athletic activity.

• All creative participants must ensure that they are medically fit to participate in rehearsals, performances, stage presentations, movement-based activities, or any physically demanding artistic component of the Festival.

• Each participant must be covered by valid health, medical, accident, and where applicable travel insurance for the full duration of the Festival, including travel to and from Adelaide, South Australia.

• The organizers shall not be liable for injuries, illnesses, accidents, disability, medical emergencies, hospitalization, or death sustained during, before, after, or in relation to the Festival.

• Any infectious disease, public health, venue safety, or government health protocol in force at the relevant time must be followed strictly by all participants.

• In the event of a medical emergency, the Festival medical response structure, venue emergency services, or local emergency support may be activated, but all resulting medical expenses remain the responsibility of the participant unless covered by insurance or required by law.

• Participants must provide at least one emergency contact person prior to the commencement of official activities.

• Teams and delegations are encouraged to travel with basic first aid materials and to assign a responsible welfare or support contact where appropriate.

• All participants must disclose any medical conditions, accessibility requirements, allergies, chronic risks, or support needs that may materially affect safe participation, to the extent reasonably necessary for safeguarding and operational planning.

5. Code of Conduct and Discipline

• All athletes, creatives, team officials, support staff, delegates, media, volunteers, and attendees must adhere to the official Festival Code of Conduct, which emphasizes respect, fairness, professionalism, anti-discrimination, dignity, discipline, inclusion, and responsible behavior.

• Any misconduct, including violent behavior, racism, sexism, xenophobia, harassment, abusive conduct, intimidation, bullying, hate speech, discrimination, unsporting conduct, sabotage, or unethical behavior, shall be subject to disciplinary action.

• The RSW Festival Disciplinary Committee reserves full authority to investigate, hear, and sanction any participant, team, or associated person found in breach of Festival rules, codes, or values.

• Alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, banned substances, or any unlawful conduct at official venues, accommodation spaces, transport arrangements, technical areas, performance zones, or official Festival activities is strictly prohibited.

• All formal protests, complaints, or match/event objections must be submitted in writing within the time window specified by the category rules or the operational guidelines of the Festival.

• Coaches, captains, artistic directors, team managers, delegation heads, and group leaders are responsible for the conduct of their members, bench personnel, support teams, and supporters where relevant.

• Misconduct by fans, supporters, or associated persons may result in sanctions against the relevant team, delegation, or group where a clear connection is established.

• Repeated misconduct may lead to suspension for the remainder of the Festival or a longer ban from future editions.

6. Media Rights and Promotion

• By registering, attending, performing, competing, speaking, exhibiting, or otherwise participating in the Festival, all participants grant Rise and Shine World Inc. the right to use team, group, and individual names, photographs, video footage, interviews, recordings, performances, likenesses, and related content for promotional, educational, editorial, cultural, archival, and documentation purposes worldwide.

• This authorization applies across print, digital, broadcast, livestream, social media, websites, documentaries, Festival recap content, publicity materials, and any other media format now known or later developed.

• No participant shall use the Festival brand, logo, title, official media assets, or proprietary materials for private commercial gain or unauthorized endorsement without prior written approval from the Organizer.

• Participants may be invited to press conferences, interviews, documentaries, studio sessions, media activations, livestreams, promotional campaigns, or other public engagement opportunities and are expected to cooperate professionally, subject to reasonable scheduling.

• Live broadcasting, recording, clipping, and streaming rights for official Festival content remain solely with the Organizer unless otherwise approved in writing.

7. Competition, Match, Showcase and Performance Rules

• All sports competitions shall be conducted according to the rules applicable to the relevant discipline, together with Festival-specific competition rules issued by the organizing committee.

• Where football or football-derived formats are included, the event may apply FIFA-aligned match structures, fair play principles, disciplinary logic, and integrity standards as adapted by the Organizer for the Festival. FIFA’s frameworks emphasize fair play, respect, and anti-discrimination, and the World Anti-Doping Code remains the core harmonizing anti-doping framework in sport.

• All creative showcases, performances, exhibitions, and artistic presentations shall be governed by category-specific rules covering timing, technical requirements, originality, judging criteria, staging, costume compliance, and presentation standards.

• Group-stage, heat-based, round-robin, elimination, knockout, showcase, exhibition, ranking, or jury-based formats may be used depending on the nature of the category.

• The Organizer reserves the right to issue technical regulations, score sheets, category manuals, judging frameworks, referee protocols, performance orders, bracket systems, and event flow instructions applicable to each stream.

• Participants must comply fully with all pre-event, in-event, and post-event procedures, including registration verification, accreditation, technical checks, team sheets, rehearsal schedules, call times, media appearances, and result protocols.

• All official decisions made by referees, judges, adjudicators, juries, commissioners, match delegates, technical officers, or authorized Festival panels are final and binding unless an appeal route is expressly provided.

8. Uniforms, Costumes and Equipment

• Each registered sports team or performance group may be required to use official Festival-approved uniforms, costumes, identifiers, bibs, branded accessories, or presentation materials as directed by the Organizer.

• Where official apparel or category-specific uniforms are supplied by the Organizer, they shall be used in accordance with the relevant Festival regulations and may not be materially altered without approval.

• Participants may not cover sponsor logos, alter numbering, obscure official branding, or modify required presentation elements in a manner inconsistent with Festival standards.

• Uniform designs, official color assignments, branded visual identities, and certain event-issued apparel may remain the intellectual property of Rise and Shine World Inc. or its approved partners.

• Any participant or team that fails to appear in the approved required uniform, costume, or presentation format may be barred from participation until the issue is corrected.

• Sports participants must use footwear, protective gear, and equipment appropriate to the venue, surface, and safety requirements of the discipline.

• Creative participants must ensure that costumes, props, stage items, and technical materials are safe, lawful, non-hazardous, and suitable for the venue and performance conditions.

• The Organizer may inspect uniforms, equipment, props, and creative materials before participation and may require changes where there is non-compliance, safety risk, or branding conflict.

9. Logistics and Accommodation

• Rise and Shine World Inc. may facilitate connections to trusted service providers for accommodation, local transport, or logistical support at recommended or negotiated rates.

• Participants remain solely responsible for their own travel arrangements, visa planning, accommodation decisions, arrival schedules, and all associated costs unless expressly included in an official package.

• Participants must communicate any special needs, including dietary, medical, accessibility, or mobility requirements, during registration to allow reasonable support planning.

• The organizing committee may provide information packs or operational guidance relating to accommodation options, airport arrivals, local transport, venue orientation, and city logistics.

• Participants arriving late due to travel disruptions must notify the Organizer immediately. Any accommodation of such delays shall remain at the sole discretion of the Organizer and shall not create any right to rescheduling, refund, or special treatment.

10. Safeguarding and Welfare

• The safety and wellbeing of all participants, especially young persons, vulnerable individuals, and participants requiring support, is a priority of the Festival.

• Any staff, volunteer, or delegate working directly in youth-facing or welfare-sensitive roles must hold any required safeguarding or Working with Children clearances where applicable under Australian law or operational policy.

• Harassment, exploitation, bullying, coercion, abuse, or misconduct of any kind will result in immediate expulsion, disciplinary action, and possible referral to the relevant authorities.

• A designated welfare structure may be made available during the Festival to address complaints, welfare concerns, safety concerns, or emergency support matters confidentially and appropriately.

• Team managers, artistic directors, and group leaders are expected to educate their participants on mental health, rest, personal responsibility, safe behavior, respectful interaction, and welfare expectations throughout the Festival.

11. Environmental and Social Responsibility

• Participants are encouraged to minimize single-use plastics, reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and contribute to a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible Festival environment.

• The Festival promotes social inclusion, tolerance, unity, cultural respect, and responsible leadership, and all participants are encouraged to use their platforms positively.

• Where appropriate, teams, delegations, creatives, and groups may be invited to participate in symbolic pledges, community activations, social outreach, charity visits, sustainability actions, or public messages aligned with the purpose of the Festival.

• The Organizer may integrate environmental, cultural, educational, or community-facing initiatives into the Festival programme, and participation in some of these initiatives may be expected as part of the broader event experience.

12. Awards, Trophies and Public Voting

• Championship titles, medals, certificates, trophies, category awards, judges’ recognitions, and honorary distinctions may be awarded across the sports and creative streams of the Festival.

• Awards may include, where relevant, winning team titles, runner-up awards, fair play awards, best performer awards, best creative presentation awards, emerging talent awards, leadership awards, technical excellence awards, audience choice awards, and cultural representation awards.

• Public voting or “People’s Choice” features may be introduced on official RSW platforms for selected categories, and the Organizer reserves the right to define eligibility, methodology, timelines, moderation rules, and technical safeguards for such voting.

• Technical or jury-selected awards shall remain separate from public-vote awards unless expressly stated otherwise.

• The voting process, where implemented, shall be administered by the Organizer, and the Organizer reserves the right to invalidate fraudulent, manipulated, or abusive voting activity.

• Winners of awards may be announced at official closing ceremonies, award nights, gala events, digital broadcasts, or official publication releases.

13. Legal Disclaimer

• Rise and Shine World Inc. accepts no liability for cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or changes caused by force majeure events including but not limited to pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, war, civil unrest, cyber incidents, government-imposed restrictions, venue failure, transport collapse, or public health emergencies.

• No refunds shall be issued under such circumstances unless expressly required by applicable law.

• In the event of postponement, cancellation, modification, or operational disruption, participants will be notified as reasonably practicable and the Organizer may evaluate alternative arrangements at its discretion.

• The Festival schedule, venues, fixtures, performance orders, groupings, category structures, and operational arrangements may be adjusted for security, weather, health, legal, or logistical reasons where deemed necessary by the Organizer.

• Any losses, costs, damages, or additional expenses incurred by participants due to such changes shall not be the responsibility of Rise and Shine World Inc.

• Participation in the Festival constitutes unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in full.

• Disputes, complaints, or legal claims shall first be addressed through the official Festival complaint, disciplinary, or appeals process where applicable, and all participants agree to comply with Australian local laws and lawful event instructions throughout their participation.

14. Anti-Doping and Substance Regulations

• All sports participants must comply with anti-doping rules aligned with internationally recognized anti-doping standards, including the World Anti-Doping Code, which serves as the core document harmonizing anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport.

• The use of banned substances, performance-enhancing drugs, prohibited methods, or manipulative practices is strictly prohibited.

• Random drug testing or related anti-doping procedures may be conducted by qualified personnel where relevant to the sporting category and operational structure of the Festival.

• A participant found guilty of doping, tampering, evasion, trafficking, possession of prohibited substances, or refusal to cooperate with anti-doping procedures may be suspended, disqualified, and reported to relevant sports authorities where appropriate.

• Teams and participants are advised to educate members on supplement use, medication review, and compliance obligations before attending the Festival.

15. Refereeing, Judging and Official Decision-Makers

• Sports matches, contests, and judged competitive segments shall be overseen by referees, judges, adjudicators, jurors, commissioners, evaluators, or technical officers appointed or approved by the Organizer.

• Referees’ and judges’ decisions during live competition or official evaluation are final unless a written protest process is expressly permitted under the relevant category rules.

• Any complaint regarding officiating, judging, scoring, or procedural fairness must be submitted in writing through the designated mechanism and within the official protest window set by the Organizer.

• Abuse, intimidation, threats, or disrespect toward judges, referees, adjudicators, technical officers, or Festival officials will result in immediate disciplinary action.

16. Technical Areas, Performance Zones and Controlled Access Areas

• Only registered and accredited participants, support staff, officials, and persons authorized by the Organizer may enter technical areas, backstage areas, dressing rooms, judging zones, athlete recovery zones, media rooms, control rooms, or other restricted spaces.

• Each sports team or performance group may only have the number of bench personnel, support personnel, or backstage personnel permitted under the category rules and daily operational protocols.

• All individuals within restricted areas must wear official accreditation at all times.

• Unauthorized access, pitch invasion, stage intrusion, interference with production, or entry into control zones may result in immediate removal and sanctions.

17. Matchday, Showcase Day and Scheduled Operations

• Teams, performers, and participants must arrive within the required timeframe before their scheduled match, showcase, performance, or technical session in order to complete verification, inspection, warm-up, rehearsal, or readiness checks.

• For sports matches, the Organizer may declare forfeiture or walkover where a team fails to present the minimum required number of eligible participants within the official grace period.

• Where color, costume, staging, or technical conflicts arise, the Organizer shall determine the required adjustments, including use of alternate kits, alternate costumes, revised entrance order, or revised technical setup.

• All participants must cooperate fully with marshals, stage managers, operations staff, technical crews, referees, judges, media staff, and authorized Festival officials to ensure smooth execution of the event.

18. Registration Cut-Offs, Replacements and Administrative Corrections

• Final squad submissions, final participant confirmations, and final category lists must be submitted by the deadlines communicated by the Organizer.

• After the final deadline, additions, substitutions, or replacements may only be allowed in limited circumstances and at the sole discretion of the Organizer.

• Administrative corrections may be permitted within a short grace period after registration opening, but fraudulent entries, intentional misstatements, or disguised identity substitutions shall not be tolerated.

• All participants must be registered under their legal names as reflected on official identification documents.

19. Youth Development, Mentorship and Talent Exposure

• The Festival supports youth development and may encourage teams, academies, studios, and creative groups to include emerging talent within appropriate age and category structures.

• Special recognition, exposure, or mentorship opportunities may be granted to outstanding emerging talents who demonstrate skill, character, discipline, leadership, and professional conduct.

• The Organizer may facilitate talent identification, scouting, mentorship, or visibility opportunities in collaboration with approved coaches, experts, scouts, institutions, or partner platforms.

• Participation in such opportunities does not create any guarantee of scholarships, contracts, sponsorships, selection, or career advancement.

20. Community Engagement and Cultural Integration

• Participants may be required or encouraged to take part in non-competitive cultural, educational, community, humanitarian, or outreach activities organized during the Festival period.

• These activities may include community visits, youth clinics, mentorship sessions, intercultural dinners, public workshops, creative dialogues, charity outreach, clean-up actions, or symbolic peace and unity programming.

• Participation in such activities may form part of certain award considerations, leadership recognitions, or special honors related to community excellence.

21. Broadcasting and Livestreaming Rights

• Select competitions, matches, performances, and Festival highlights may be recorded, livestreamed, broadcast, clipped, republished, or archived through RSW’s official digital platforms and partner media channels.

• Participants must cooperate reasonably with official media and production personnel during interviews, warm-ups, backstage access windows, pre-event features, post-event recap segments, and official content capture.

• All audio-visual content captured during the Festival remains the intellectual property of Rise and Shine World Inc. or its authorized partners, subject to any separate written agreement.

22. Security and Crowd Management

• Venue security may be managed in collaboration with local authorities, venue operators, and private security providers.

• Entry to venues shall be restricted to accredited, ticketed, or otherwise authorized individuals as determined by the Organizer.

• Any act of hooliganism, violence, destruction of property, unlawful conduct, harassment, abuse, or crowd disruption may lead to ejection, tournament bans, disciplinary action, and referral to legal authorities.

• Teams, delegations, and group leaders are expected to assist in maintaining peace and safety by briefing their supporters and discouraging misconduct.

23. Tournament, Festival and Event Evaluation

• At the end of the Festival, teams, groups, delegates, and participants may be invited to complete structured feedback surveys or formal evaluations.

• Constructive feedback will be reviewed by the organizing committee to improve future editions of the Festival.

• Additional recognition categories such as best organized team, best creative discipline, best collaborative spirit, or best supportive fan base may be considered where appropriate.

24. Exit Formalities and Departure Guidelines

• Participants must ensure that all outstanding obligations, borrowed items, rental materials, badges, and accountabilities are cleared before departure where applicable.

• Closing debriefs, certificate distribution, thank-you packs, or alumni follow-up activities may be scheduled on the final day or after the Festival.

• Participants are encouraged to maintain communication with Rise and Shine World Inc. for future invitations, alumni initiatives, mentorship opportunities, or ongoing global network engagement.

25. Compliance with Global Sports and Event Ethics

• All sports participants, officials, and affiliates are expected to uphold internationally recognized values of integrity, transparency, loyalty, fairness, respect, non-discrimination, and protection of competition integrity.

• Any act of match-fixing, bribery, corruption, manipulation of results, score tampering, or unethical interference with competition or judging will lead to severe sanctions, including lifetime bans where appropriate.

• The Organizer reserves the right to report serious violations to relevant national or international sports, regulatory, or legal bodies where justified.

• The Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship, and internationally recognized principles of fair play, anti-discrimination, and integrity, provide a strong values reference for the Festival’s sports streams.

26. Team Logistics, Bench Protocol and Controlled Participation Zones

• All teams must report to venues within the official arrival timeframe to complete verification, warm-up, technical setup, and operational checks.

• Only players, coaches, and officially registered staff may occupy technical areas or equivalent controlled support zones.

• Teams may be required to bring warm-up equipment or equivalent preparation materials unless otherwise arranged.

• Dressing rooms, backstage rooms, green rooms, technical preparation zones, or briefing rooms will be allocated according to operational planning and must be vacated within the timeframe stated by officials.

• Intentional delays, refusal to comply with operational timing, or obstruction of Festival workflow may result in sanctions.

27. Referee, Judge and Official Integrity

• All match officials, judges, adjudicators, and technical decision-makers shall be expected to perform their roles with independence, competence, neutrality, and professionalism.

• Abuse, threats, intimidation, bribery attempts, hostile pressure, or public attacks against match officials, judges, or adjudicators are strictly prohibited.

• No participant may attempt to improperly influence any result, score, decision, ranking, or award outcome.

• Complaints concerning officiating or judging must be handled through official processes only.

28. Career Exposure, Scouting and Professional Opportunities

• Participants demonstrating exceptional performance, creativity, leadership, discipline, or originality may be highlighted in official Festival reports, recap features, talent summaries, or promotional showcases.

• Approved footage or summary materials may be shared with invited experts, institutions, or partner platforms where relevant to talent development.

• The Organizer reserves the right to invite outstanding participants to future showcases, mentorship programs, camps, forums, or partnership discussions where possible.

• Participation in the Festival does not guarantee contracts, sponsorships, representation, funding, or placement opportunities.

29. Warm-Up, Rehearsal, Substitution and Bench Protocol

• Teams and performers shall comply with warm-up, rehearsal, technical run, and readiness procedures applicable to their category.

• In sports categories, substitution limits and procedures shall be defined by the discipline-specific rules or the official category guidelines.

• In performance categories, entry order, replacement rules, technical cues, and stage access shall be controlled by the Festival production team.

• All communication with referees, judges, or technical officers must follow the official communication chain designated by the Organizer.

30. Equipment Standards, Technical Setup and Safety Approval

• Official match balls, stage technical standards, venue technical setups, safety equipment, nets, benches, technical platforms, props, stage flooring, lighting zones, and category-specific materials shall comply with the standards determined by the Organizer.

• Teams or participants may not introduce unauthorized equipment into official competition or performance use without approval.

• Unsafe equipment, unsafe props, banned materials, or non-compliant gear may be rejected prior to participation.

• Referees, stage managers, or technical controllers retain final authority over matchday or show-day technical compliance.

31. Fan Zones, Spectator Behaviour and Public Conduct

• Fan zones, exhibition zones, food areas, public engagement areas, and spectator seating shall operate under venue rules and Organizer instructions.

• All supporters and attendees must observe Festival guidelines and safety protocols.

• Any team or group whose supporters engage in violence, hate conduct, abuse, intimidation, destruction, or repeated disruption may face penalties, including deductions, bans, exclusion, or removal of supporters.

• Political messaging, offensive symbols, or hateful banners inconsistent with Festival values shall not be permitted.

32. Cultural Presentation and Identity Display

• Participants are encouraged to represent their heritage, culture, and identity respectfully through approved attire, music, artistic presentation, national colors, and ceremonial participation.

• Cultural displays must promote dignity, peace, and unity and must not incite division, hostility, discrimination, or conflict.

• The Organizer reserves the right to prohibit any symbol, chant, costume, banner, or act that is considered inflammatory, discriminatory, or inappropriate.

33. Data Protection and Privacy Compliance

• All participant data collected during registration, accreditation, communication, logistics, judging, scheduling, and event operations shall be stored and handled in accordance with Australian privacy law and applicable international data protection standards.

• Photos, videos, names, voices, and related identifying content used for promotional purposes shall be used respectfully and only for purposes aligned with the Festival, its documentation, and its official communications.

• RSW will not sell participant data for unrelated commercial gain.

• Authorized service providers, operational partners, or official media may access necessary information where required for legitimate Festival delivery, promotion, safety, or administration.

34. Post-Festival Evaluation and Legacy Development

• Participants may receive post-event surveys and follow-up evaluation opportunities relating to their experience, logistics, programming, judging, operations, and overall satisfaction.

• Constructive feedback may be used to improve future editions of the Festival and related RSW platforms.

• The Organizer may produce digital recap magazines, memorialized highlights, documentaries, visual reports, or follow-up publications featuring event highlights, participant spotlights, and award outcomes.

• The Festival may support legacy initiatives for outstanding teams, creatives, youth groups, or community-based concepts identified during the event.

35. Accreditation and Credentialing

• All athletes, performers, staff, referees, judges, media representatives, vendors, VIPs, volunteers, and authorized delegates must obtain official accreditation where required.

• Badges or credentials must be worn or presented at all times within controlled Festival zones.

• Team managers, group leaders, or category coordinators may be required to submit accreditation forms, photographs, ID details, and supporting documents before arrival.

• No accreditation means no access to restricted areas, including dressing rooms, technical zones, media rooms, backstage areas, production zones, or equivalent controlled facilities.

• Forging, copying, transferring, lending, or selling credentials will result in immediate revocation and may lead to expulsion.

36. Media Coverage, Interviews and Press Protocol

• Teams, performers, judges, and category representatives may be required to designate an official media contact where relevant.

• Pre-event, post-event, and flash interview obligations may apply to selected participants, category heads, captains, coaches, or award recipients.

• Media access to rehearsals, warm-ups, training sessions, backstage activity, or sensitive operational areas shall only be allowed during approved windows and subject to Organizer control.

• Refusal to engage with required official media activity without justified cause may attract sanctions where media participation forms part of the official event protocol.

37. Ceremonial Protocol, Walkouts and Official Presentation Standards

• Participants may be required to take part in official walkouts, opening presentations, lineup procedures, fair play ceremonies, cultural parades, anthem moments, opening showcases, award-night entries, or official stage protocols.

• Timing, order, choreography, ceremonial standards, and presentation expectations must be followed strictly to maintain professionalism and broadcast consistency.

• Any political, offensive, disruptive, or disrespectful display during official ceremonial moments may lead to disciplinary action.

38. Pitchside, Stage-Side and Emergency Response Protocol

• Each venue may be supported by medics, first responders, operational controllers, or emergency personnel appropriate to the category and activity.

• Concussion protocols, injury protocols, stage incident protocols, and safety stoppage procedures shall be observed where relevant.

• In the event of serious injury, technical incident, or safety emergency, officials may stop, pause, suspend, or reschedule the activity.

• Medical and emergency teams must operate within designated protocols and zones unless immediate intervention is required.

39. Respect Campaign and Official Behaviour Standards

• All participants must uphold the Festival Respect Campaign and behave with professionalism toward referees, judges, opponents, audiences, organizers, staff, and fellow participants.

• Foul language, provocation, intentional aggression, intimidation, mocking conduct, public disrespect, or incitement of conflict will not be tolerated.

• Coaches, captains, team leaders, and artistic directors are expected to lead by example and maintain discipline within their groups.

40. Festival-Branded Kits, Apparel and Official Presentation Materials

• Where official Festival-branded kits, apparel, costumes, or accessories are supplied, participants must use them as directed.

• Tampering with official designs, logos, numbering, visual identifiers, or branding is prohibited.

• Infringements may result in fines, disqualification, withholding of access, or other sanctions.

41. Reporting, Statistics and Technology Use

• Official delegates, technical panels, or operational teams may document statistics, scores, disciplinary actions, placements, category outputs, judging data, or performance analytics.

• Approved technology platforms may be used for official event data, real-time updates, digital scoring, or broadcasting support.

• Any implementation of video review, replay support, judging assistive technology, timing systems, or scoring platforms shall remain under Organizer control.

42. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

• The Festival supports sustainable event practice and encourages participants to use reusable bottles, avoid littering, minimize unnecessary waste, and act responsibly in all event spaces.

• Waste and recycling points may be provided throughout venues.

• Sustainability-conscious behavior may form part of special recognition categories or public commendations where relevant.

43. Weather Contingency, Force Majeure and Rescheduling

• In the case of extreme weather, flooding, lightning, extreme heat, venue risk, or other unsafe conditions, sports matches, performances, and public activities may be delayed, paused, relocated, or rescheduled.

• Any event paused for safety reasons may be resumed, replayed, shortened, or otherwise adjusted at the discretion of the Organizer.

• Participants must comply with all hydration, sun protection, heat management, or safety review measures implemented by officials.

44. Recovery, Debrief and Performance Development Support

• Designated cool-down, recovery, rest, or decompression support may be made available where operationally feasible.

• Teams and participants are encouraged to adopt responsible recovery routines and to monitor health, fatigue, dehydration, or stress.

• Coaches, team leads, and category heads may be given feedback tools or debrief materials to support participant development and quality improvement.

45. Peace, Unity and Commitment Ceremonies

• The Festival may include symbolic peace declarations, unity pledges, cultural unity moments, or collaborative commitment statements aligned with the mission of Rise and Shine World Inc.

• Teams, creatives, and delegations may be invited to participate in these moments as part of the moral and cultural identity of the event.

• Conduct that directly violates an official pledge, unity declaration, or core Festival values may result in immediate disciplinary review.

46. Anti-Discrimination and Cultural Respect Protocol

• The Festival maintains a zero-tolerance policy on racism, sexism, xenophobia, religious disrespect, cultural intolerance, disability discrimination, harassment, and hateful conduct in any form.

• Officials, monitors, inclusion officers, referees, judges, and authorized staff may intervene and report breaches of inclusivity standards at any time.

• Participants may be required to undergo orientation or receive briefing on cultural diversity, mutual respect, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence.

• FIFA publicly states that it is committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights, and its disciplinary enforcement has included sanctions relating to discrimination and match order/security breaches; the Festival’s anti-discrimination and dignity standards are informed by the same broad international sporting principles.

47. Dialogue, Workshops and Educational Participation

• Participants may be required or encouraged to attend sports diplomacy sessions, creative industry panels, talent development workshops, or intercultural dialogue forums held during the Festival.

• Such sessions are intended to strengthen learning, bridge-building, leadership, unity, innovation, and long-term impact beyond competition or performance.

• Attendance at selected educational sessions may be linked to certain honor-based recognitions, leadership awards, or community excellence categories.

48. Accessibility and Inclusive Participation Standards

• The Organizer will seek to make venues and official activities as accessible as reasonably possible, subject to venue limitations, operational feasibility, and early disclosure of needs by participants.

• Accessibility support measures may include designated seating or access arrangements, mobility support planning, interpreter support where available, accessible route guidance, or quiet support spaces where feasible.

• Participants are encouraged to communicate accessibility needs during registration to allow the Organizer to plan appropriately.

49. Ethical Procurement and Responsible Partnerships

• The Festival seeks to work with responsible suppliers, service providers, and partners whose practices align with lawful, ethical, and professional standards.

• The Organizer reserves the right to refuse, remove, or terminate partnerships, vendors, suppliers, or branded participants whose conduct, sourcing, labor practices, or public actions are inconsistent with Festival values or legal obligations.

50. Memorial, Tribute and Symbolic Recognition Activities

• The Organizer may include symbolic tribute moments, memorial acknowledgments, cultural reflections, or solidarity programming during the Festival to honor resilience, peace, creativity, sport, healing, or humanitarian values.

• Participation in such symbolic moments shall be managed respectfully and in accordance with official protocols.

51. Peace Ambassadors, Mentorship Roles and Youth Leadership

• Teams or delegations may be invited to appoint a youth mentor, peace ambassador, cultural ambassador, or community representative as part of the broader purpose-driven framework of the Festival.

• Such ambassadors may be featured in official communications, mentoring activities, outreach programming, or legacy initiatives.

52. Legacy Projects and Post-Festival Engagement

• Participants may be invited to submit proposals, ideas, or action plans describing how they will extend the Festival’s message of creativity, sportsmanship, peace, innovation, youth empowerment, or community impact after the event.

• The Organizer may select outstanding concepts for visibility, mentorship, partnership discussion, or future collaboration, but no guarantee of funding or support is implied.

53. Technical Review Panels and Professional Feedback

• The Organizer may appoint technical review panels, creative review panels, or expert assessment groups to provide post-event observations, recommendations, and developmental feedback.

• Such reviews may support learning, category development, fairness analysis, and future improvement while preserving sporting and artistic integrity.

54. Mental Health, Wellness and Supportive Participation

• The Festival recognizes the importance of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and responsible participation.

• Participants are encouraged to manage fatigue, pressure, emotional stress, and recovery appropriately.

• Where feasible, the Organizer may provide access to supportive resources, referrals, or welfare pathways, but this does not create a medical or therapeutic duty beyond applicable law.

55. Ethical Media Conduct and Narrative Responsibility

• Accredited media representatives are expected to report fairly, lawfully, respectfully, and without inflammatory or discriminatory framing.

• Media conduct that promotes hostility, falsehood, hate, or deliberate reputational damage may result in loss of accreditation and exclusion from future RSW events.

56. International Exchange, Collaboration and Official Partnerships

• The Festival may host visiting experts, referees, judges, creatives, educators, and institutional representatives through exchange or collaboration programs.

• Participation by such persons shall remain subject to these Terms and any additional official agreements.

57. Multifaith, Reflection and Quiet Support Spaces

• Where feasible and appropriate, official venues may provide quiet spaces or neutral reflection areas intended to support respectful, inclusive use by participants of different backgrounds.

• Use of such spaces must remain respectful, non-disruptive, and consistent with event operations.

58. Diplomatic, Institutional and VIP Hospitality Areas

• Certain lounges, hospitality zones, protocol areas, or institutional meeting spaces may be created for approved guests, delegates, partners, ambassadors, or official representatives.

• Access to such areas shall be strictly controlled by accreditation and invitation.

59. Youth Forum, Skills Forum or Leadership Forum Integration

• The Festival may include youth forums, sports leadership sessions, creative masterclasses, or cultural exchange gatherings involving approved delegates from multiple countries or institutions.

• Attendance rules, conduct requirements, and selection procedures for such forums shall be determined by the Organizer.

60. Final Authority, Amendment and Continuing Effect

• Rise and Shine World Inc. reserves the full right to interpret, administer, enforce, update, amend, supplement, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time in accordance with operational, legal, safety, disciplinary, and international standards requirements.

• Updated terms, notices, category rules, or directives may take immediate effect where necessary for safety, law, integrity, or event operations.

• Continued participation, attendance, or engagement after such update shall constitute acceptance of the revised terms.

• These Terms and Conditions remain binding before, during, and after the Festival to the extent necessary for rights, responsibilities, liabilities, dispute handling, intellectual property protection, media use, payment enforcement, and disciplinary outcomes.