North Star Film Festival

Effective date: January 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of https://northstarfestival.com and your participation in North Star Film Festival. By accessing the website, submitting materials, registering, or participating in any festival activity, you agree to these Terms.

1. About North Star Film Festival

North Star Film Festival is a community-focused film festival that organizes film submissions, judging, screenings, educational activities, and public events. Participation may include filmmakers, team members, judges, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.

2. Eligibility and Participation

By participating in the festival, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian
• You have the authority to submit the film or materials on behalf of all credited participants
• All submitted information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• Your participation complies with the current season rules and guidelines

3. Film Submissions and Materials

By submitting a film or materials to North Star Film Festival, you confirm that:

• You own or have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for the film and its contents
• The film does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or personal rights
• Music, footage, and performances are properly licensed or original
• Submitted materials may be reviewed, judged, and screened as part of the festival

North Star Film Festival is not responsible for false, misleading, or unauthorized submissions.

4. Judging and Awards

Judging decisions are made by selected judges based on published criteria. Scores, rankings, nominations, and awards are final and not subject to appeal.

Judging feedback, when provided, is optional and subjective. North Star Film Festival does not guarantee feedback for all submissions.

5. Screenings, Promotion, and Use of Materials

By participating in the festival, you grant North Star Film Festival the non-exclusive right to:

• Screen submitted films at festival events, both in-person and online, as applicable
• Use film titles, posters, stills, trailers, clips, and descriptions for festival promotion
• List films, participants, and awards on the festival website and marketing materials

This permission is limited to festival-related purposes and does not transfer ownership of your film.

6. Accounts and Portals

Certain features of the website may require an account or portal access, including team portals and judge portals.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information
• You agree not to share or misuse portal access
• North Star Film Festival may suspend or revoke access for misuse or policy violations

7. Fees, Payments, and Refunds

Entry fees, sponsorship payments, and donations support festival operations, screenings, awards, and community events.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, all fees are non-refundable.

Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal. North Star Film Festival is not responsible for issues caused by these providers.

8. Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to behave respectfully and professionally. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from events or disqualification without refund.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, logos, and original materials created by North Star Film Festival remain the property of the festival unless otherwise stated.

Participants retain ownership of their films and creative works.

10. Limitation of Liability

North Star Film Festival is not liable for:

• Technical issues, website downtime, or data loss
• Errors in submissions caused by user input or third-party services
• Changes to scheduling, venues, or programming
• Indirect or consequential damages related to participation

Participation is at your own risk.

11. Changes or Cancellation

North Star Film Festival reserves the right to modify schedules, venues, programming, or festival structure if necessary. In rare cases of cancellation, reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Changes to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website or participation in the festival constitutes acceptance of any updates.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:

North Star Film Festival
Email: hello@northstarfestival.com
Website: https://northstarfestival.com