City of Oak LeafLogo Design Contest

Purpose:Oak Leaf is looking for a logo that will be used on our website, printed material, t-shirts, etc.

Guidelines:

The logo MUST be original work of the submitter.

The logo may be created using pencils, markers, and paint, but no 3D materials, such as glitter or stickers.

The logo may be computer generated.

The logo should be simple and abstract, not complicated or confusing, and all elements must be discernible when reproduced in smaller sizes.

All images must be original and multiple entries will be accepted.

Submission Deadline:October 31, 2016, 12:00 noon EST. Only entries received or postmarked by October31, 2016 will be considered.

Participation: The competition is open to all.

Submission Format: Each logo must be submitted separately in JPEG format along with the entry form.Submissions may be e-mailed to r delivered in-person/mailedon a flash drive toOak Leaf City Hall,301 Locust Drive, Oak Leaf, Texas 75154.

Judging:The City of Oak Leaf retains sole discretion over the selection of the winning entry. City Staff will narrow down the initial entries to a manageable amount and then submit the chosen logos to the City Council for a vote. The logo with the highest number of votes will be the winner.

Copyright Assignment:All logo images must be your own work, and you must own the right to distribute the image. After the winning logo is chosen, the owner of the winning submission will transfer to the City of Oak Leaf ownership of the winning logo by assignment of copyright, and the winning designer will disclaim any trademarks and without limitation all other rights related to the design. Failure to transfer the rights to the winning logo will disqualify the winner and the logo receiving the second highest votes will be declared the winner. The designer also certifies that the logo does not infringe upon the rights of any third party and that it does not violate any copyright.

Prize:The winner will receive $250.00 cash.

Artist Name: ______

Address: ______

Contact Number: ______Email:______

(If under 18) Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Parent/Guardian email: ______I have read and fully understand and will comply with the rules and conditions of this contest. I understand that if my entry is selected as the winner I relinquish all claims to any and all copyrights, royalties and other benefits derived from the sale or reproduction of this work, other than the prize awarded to the winner.

Artist Signature:______Date:______

Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date:______

(Artists under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian’s signature.)

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