Please read these terms carefully. They explain the rules for using our website and services, and how we collect, use, and protect your information.
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (together, the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Global Impact Award website and related services (the “Website”). By accessing the Website or submitting an application or nomination, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
By using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. They apply to all visitors, applicants, nominees, and users of the Website.
You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a legally binding contract to use the Website or submit an application or nomination. By applying, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorised to submit it on behalf of the business concerned.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You must not misuse it by knowingly introducing malicious code, attempting to gain unauthorised access, or using it in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Website or interfere with another party’s use of it.
Applications and nominations are submitted through three tiers — Standard, Premium, and Platinum — with fees ranging from $299 to $799. Fees cover entry processing and the promotional features associated with the selected tier. Fees are non-refundable once a submission has been made. All entries are judged on merit by an independent panel; payment of any fee does not guarantee selection as a finalist or winner.
All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, and the Global Impact Award name and marks — is owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission.
You retain ownership of the materials you submit. By submitting an application, nomination, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display those materials for the purposes of judging, administering the awards, and promoting the programme and its winners. You are responsible for ensuring you hold the rights to all materials you submit.
Winners and finalists may use the official Global Impact Award badges and marks in accordance with any guidelines we provide, solely to indicate the recognition received. You must not use our marks in a way that is misleading or implies endorsement beyond the recognition actually granted.
The Website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we work to keep information accurate and current, we make no warranties about the completeness or reliability of the Website or its content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or participation in the awards.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those third parties, and links do not imply our endorsement.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
This Privacy Policy explains how the Global Impact Award collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Website or submit an application or nomination.
We collect information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, business details, and the content of your application or nomination — as well as information collected automatically when you visit the Website, such as your device type, IP address, and usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
Where applicable law requires it, we process personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract with you, our legitimate interests in operating the awards, and compliance with legal obligations.
We may share your information with our judging panel, PR and media partners (to promote winners), and trusted service providers who help us operate the Website and awards. We do not sell your personal data.
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, and understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect functionality.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, including the duration of the relevant award cycle, and to comply with our legal obligations.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to processing or request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
As a global programme, we may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps to ensure it remains protected in accordance with applicable law.
The Website and awards are intended for businesses and individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
If you have any questions about these Terms or this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@globalimpactaward.org.