Vanguard Creative Platforms Inc. runs this Event and operates the Vanguard Platform.
We use Event-related information to register participants, receive submissions, administer judging, communicate about the Event, publish results, maintain Event records, verify eligibility, deliver prizes, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
Some Event-related information may be public, including:
- stage name;
- username or handle;
- submission title;
- submission excerpts or previews;
- rankings;
- placements;
- finalist or winner status;
- badges;
- Judge comments or Event reviews, where applicable;
- public Event records and archive pages.
Unless required for Event display or separately authorized, Vanguard does not intentionally publish:
- private contact details;
- payment information;
- raw project files;
- stems or multitracks;
- private links or passwords;
- sensitive personal information;
- materials provided only for verification, support, or prize delivery.
Participants aged 14–17 may participate only with parent or legal guardian authorization and supervision.
Broader promotional use of a minor participant’s name, likeness, submission, or identifying information may require parent or legal guardian consent.
For privacy questions, access/correction requests, or complaints, contact:
connect@vanguardnetwork.org
Full details are in the Event-Specific Privacy Notice and Vanguard Privacy Policy.