Competition Fees, Terms and Conditions

Fee Schedule

• All participants are required to pay the registration fee at the time of registration. For the “The Bridge Cup”, the fee for the On-site Writing Preliminary Round will be no more than HK$350 per person, the Final Round will be no more than HK$480 per person, and the Grand Final will be no more than HK$750 per person. The final fees payable shall be based on the information stated in the invitation letter or official notice issued by the Organiser.
• A HK$100 administrative fee will be charged for late registrations.
• All fees are payable in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). An official receipt will be issued upon payment.

Payment Methods

• All fees must be paid before the registration deadline through the designated payment methods, including bank transfer, electronic payment, or crossed cheque.
• Registration will be deemed invalid if the payment procedure has not been completed.
• In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, all personal data collected will be used solely for purposes related to the competition and training.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• All fees paid are non-refundable, except where the competition is cancelled due to reasons attributable to the Organiser.
• In the event of postponement or cancellation due to natural disasters, pandemics, or other force majeure circumstances, the Organiser will announce the applicable refund or rescheduling arrangements separately.

Eligibility and Absence

• Eligibility to participate is limited to students who have qualified through the preliminary/qualifying round or have been granted an exemption, and who have completed the registration and payment procedures.
• No refund will be provided if a participant is absent from the competition for personal reasons.

Disclaimer of Liability

• The Organiser shall not be legally liable for any loss, injury, damage, or liability arising from or in connection with a participant’s health condition, transportation arrangements, or personal negligence during the competition.
• Participants shall participate at their own risk.

Rights of the Organiser

• The Organiser reserves the right to amend the competition rules, dates, venues, or format, including changing the competition to an online format, where necessary.
• The Organiser reserves the right to make the final interpretation and amendment of these Terms and Conditions.

Governing Law

• These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.