Updated: January 2025
General Rules
The competitions are open to students, architects, designers, urban planners, engineers, artists, makers, activists, and anyone interested in the fields of design and architecture. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Participants can enter the competition individually or as a team. There are no limits to the number of members in a team; however, restrictions may apply for membership subscriptions. Teams can consist of members of different nationalities and ages. Once submitted, the team composition cannot be changed.
Participants are required to follow deadlines, procedures, fees, and submission guidelines. It is strongly recommended to complete any online procedures (including registration) in advance. TerraViva S.r.l. is not responsible for any technical difficulties or website malfunctions.
All necessary materials and documentation for the competition are available for download on the official competition page. Access to these materials requires payment of a registration fee, which provides a unique identification code, unless specified otherwise. The registration fee for each competition is determined based on the competition calendar, and the amount does not vary with the number of team members. Restrictions on the number of team members may apply for membership subscriptions.
The payment of a single fee grants the participant/team one personal identification code for the submission of a single project. To submit additional projects, additional fees must be paid. However, TerraViva may offer promotions (e.g., “gift cards”) or discounted fee packages, allowing participants to obtain more than one identification code and access materials for multiple competitions (including those not yet launched).
Accepted payment methods include PayPal, Satispay, credit card, bank transfer, and cryptocurrency.
Prizes are determined independently of team size. TerraViva S.r.l. will cover its own bank fees for prize payments, but any fees applied by the winner’s bank or those related to currency exchange will be the responsibility of the winner. Prizes will be awarded after verifying the winner’s identity and receiving a signed self-declaration accepting all competition Terms and Conditions.
The jury consists of independent, impartial experts in the field of architecture and design.The jury’s decision, based on both aesthetic and technical evaluation, will be final. Participants agree not to challenge the decision or the jury’s evaluation. If any jury members withdraw, TerraViva S.r.l. will replace them with equally distinguished and impartial members.
TerraViva S.r.l. is not responsible for the execution quality of any project. The jury’s evaluation and prize-winning decisions do not imply any assessment of the project’s technical feasibility or adequacy.
TerraViva S.r.l. is not obligated to provide explanations regarding competition results.
Participants are prohibited from publishing their submitted materials before the official announcement of the winners.
Participants may not, under any circumstances, inquire the jury about the competition.
Any team or individual who violates the Terms and Conditions during or after a competition may have their rewards, publication, or other competition outcomes revoked at any time.
Prizes will be paid via bank transfer or PayPal. To receive the prize, the winner (individual or legal entity) must complete a declaration of receipt. Therefore, requesting an invoice is not possible.
Submission of projects or winning a competition does not create any professional relationship between the participant and TerraViva S.r.l.
TerraViva S.r.l. reserves the right to modify competition dates, jury composition, or submission methods. Any changes will be communicated at least 48 hours before the submission deadline via TerraViva’s media channels.
These Terms and Conditions do not constitute a public offer.
By registering on TerraViva S.r.l.’s website, participants fully and unconditionally accept all the competition Terms and Conditions without exception.
The Terms and Conditions and other rules may be modified by TerraViva S.r.l. without prior notice. Specific rules may apply to individual competitions.
Italian law governs the rules of the competitions and other website regulations. Any disputes will be exclusively handled by the Court of Milan.
The Terms and Conditions will be available in Italian and other languages, but in case of discrepancies, the English version will prevail.
Ineligibility Rules
The occurring of any of these cases will be ground for the disqualification of the participant and/or their teams without exception.
Any gross violation of the Terms and Conditions, submission of material using a procedure other than the one specified in the submission guidelines, or submission of material after the submission deadline will not be accepted.
Additionally, naming files in a manner that differs from the instructions provided or includes personal identifiers such as names, office, or university is prohibited. Submitting files that contain any graphic references to the identity of the participants, including names, office, or university, is also not allowed.
Submitting layouts with texts that are not in English, or any material that does not align with the competition principles or is considered incomplete, will result in disqualification. Furthermore, failure to maintain anonymity or submitting a project that deviates significantly from the competition’s purpose is not acceptable.
Participants who have a family relationship within the second degree or a direct professional connection with any of the jury members at the time of the competition or within the previous two years will be disqualified.
Submitting a project that is not new and original, or that does not reflect the intellectual work of the participants, is also prohibited.
TerraViva S.r.l., with a mere technical and objective evaluation, discards the projects that do not meet the requirements listed in the Terms and Conditions or in the special rules of the single competition and/or that do not comply with the minimum-quality standard requirements and/or constitute any of the above listed cases. The discarded projects will not be evaluated nor considered by the jury. Disqualified participants and/or their teams will not receive any refund.
By accepting the Terms and Conditions participants expressly declare that they do not fall under any of these causes of ineligibility.
Intellectual & Property Rights
The participants maintain the intellectual property rights and/or industrial rights on their submitted projects.
TerraViva recognizes the legal and philosophical basis of the moral rights of creators with respect to creative and artistic works. Moral rights are the exclusive rights granted by the law to the author in order to protect his personality. Such rights are inalienable, indefeasible and can never be given up. They are independent from the economic rights resulting from the creation of the work, even after the transfer of such rights to third parties. Such right of authorship may be exercised at any time by the author (art. 20 of Italian Copyright Law).
TerraViva reserves the right to use the submitted material for paper or digital publications and exhibitions, and the right to use, adjust, modify, publish, show, reproduce and distribute the projects for marketing and advertising purposes in any way or form and with any means of communication and/or support, according to the “Reproduction right and Publication right” (art.12, L.633/1941, i.e., Italian Copyright Law).
The promoters of the competition (e.g. municipality) and the partners of TerraViva S.r.l. have the right to use, publish, display, reproduce and distribute the submitted projects.
Limited to the finalists projects TerraViva S.r.l. acquires the right of economic exploitation of the project and the permanent, illimited, irrevocable, exclusive, internationally acknowledged right to use, realize, adapt, modify, publish in every media, display, reproduce and distribute the project also for marketing and advertising purposes, review the editorial, create works based on the project or give the project or parts of it to third parties in any means, way or through any technology also including the freedom of panorama without any limitation in time or place.
The authors of the projects that have been awarded, including mentions and shortlisted projects, commit to provide TerraViva S.r.l., in due time, with any additional graphic material which can be required by TerraViva S.r.l..
TerraViva S.r.l. is not responsible in case the intellectual property of the uploaded projects does not pertain, fully or partially, to the participants, or in case the candidates do not own the rights of exploitation of the project, including the right to take part in a competition of this kind.
Please note that any other modifications or conditions not explicitly stated in this document will be governed by the specific regulations of the competition, which may have the authority to modify or update the information presented here.
Withdrawal and Refund
In accordance with the Italian Consumer Code (D.lgs. 206/2005), the right of withdrawal is valid within 14 days from the day of the fee’s payment (weekends and public holidays included). In any case, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised after the submission deadline, nor if the participant has downloaded the material for the competition.
Refunds are executed in the same currency of the original payment and are therefore subject to currency exchange rates.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, write to: info@terravivacompetition.com.
Exclusions: The right of withdrawal does not apply to digital products, including ebooks, gift cards, software, flex promos, and similar items, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify and hold TerraViva S.r.l. harmless from any cost or damage connected with the infringement of any third-party intellectual property right. By taking part in a competition and accepting its rules and the Terms and Conditions, participants declare to be authors (and/ or co-author in case of a team) of the uploaded materials.
Users accept to completely indemnify TerraViva S.r.l. and its members and officers from and against all legal claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or any costs, expenses and any legal fees that arise out of any activity stated in the Terms and Conditions or from the participation in a competition.
TerraViva Chronicles Book
All prices listed may exclude VAT, which applies to eBooks and the paper version furnished with an ISBN code (International Standard Book Number) as per EU regulations.
Shipping fees for the physical book are not included in the product price. These fees vary based on the country of delivery and the quantity of books purchased.
The images displayed and the template are for illustrative purposes only. Minor visual variations may occur in the actual publication.
Orders are shipped generally within 2-5 business days of payment confirmation. Processing times may be longer during peak periods or holidays. Delivery times vary depending on the destination: within Europe, delivery can take from 5 to 15 business days, while for destinations outside the European Union, delivery may exceed 15 business days as shipments can take longer due to customs clearance processes and local shipping regulations. The indicated delivery times are estimates, TerraViva is not responsible for delays caused by customs inspections or other regulatory procedures.
Access to eBook downloads is provided immediately after payment confirmation. The download link is valid for a limited time and must be used within 30 days of purchase.
For the paper book, the right of withdrawal is applicable within 14 days of receiving the book. To initiate the return, customers must communicate their intention to withdraw via email to info@terravivacompetitions.com. Shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the customer. The refund will be processed only after the returned item is received and inspected by TerraViva at the following address: Brianza Logistics Srl, Via Roma 82/1 – 20881 Bernareggio (MB) Italy. The returned product must be in its original condition, undamaged, and complete with all accompanying materials. TerraViva reserves the right to refuse refunds for items that do not meet these conditions. Shipping fees are non-refundable.
Refunds are not available for eBook purchases at any stage of the sales process.
By purchasing the book or eBook, the customer fully accepts these terms and conditions, including the policies on shipping, returns, refunds, and any other provisions outlined herein.
Membership Subscriptions
“Subscription” refers to a time-based subscription purchased by the user, granting access to all architecture competitions organized by TerraViva, as detailed in this Agreement. The subscription may vary in duration and packages, as specified during purchase.
“Team Leader” is the user holding the subscription, responsible for managing the team participating in competitions. The Team Leader must be present in every submitted project and handles the registration and organization of team members.
“Team” refers to a working group consisting of the Team Leader and up to four additional members, totaling five individuals, participating in the competition. Team members must be properly registered during the project submission phase, using the Order Number and other required information.
“Package – Plan” refers to the subscription plan chosen by the user at the time of purchase, which may include specific benefits and durations, such as 12, 6, or 3 months, or other durations determined by TerraViva.
“Order Number” is a unique identifier code provided to the user upon purchasing the subscription, required to participate in competitions and identify the user during project submissions.
“Competition” refers to tenders or contests organized by TerraViva, in which users with an active subscription can participate by submitting projects, as outlined in the competition rules.
Benefits and Competition Access. After purchasing a subscription, the user is entitled to participate in all active and future competitions during the subscription’s validity period. The subscription allows submission of one project per competition. To submit multiple projects for the same competition, additional registrations and purchases must be made.
Each project can be submitted by a team of up to five individuals, including the Team Leader and up to four additional members. The Team Leader must always be part of the team and registered as part of the project during submission. Team members must be registered according to the specific rules of each competition.
Submitting a project for a competition implies full compliance with the specific rules and regulations of that competition, in addition to the terms outlined in this Agreement. Failure to adhere to the competition rules may result in disqualification or other penalties as determined by TerraViva.
In addition to basic benefits, each package may include exclusive advantages linked to the subscription. Details of such benefits will be provided at the time of purchase and may vary depending on the selected package.
Subscription Duration and Renewal. The subscription has a minimum duration defined by the selected plan, such as 12, 6, or 3 months, or any other period specified by TerraViva during purchase. The minimum duration must be respected, and the subscription cannot be canceled before the end of the period.
At the end of the subscription period, memberships do not automatically renew. Users may renew their plan after its expiration by purchasing a new membership directly through the TerraViva website.
Payment. The user agrees to pay for the subscription on a monthly basis or in another time-based format specified during the purchase. Payment will be processed through the electronic payment methods provided, and the applicable VAT rate will be added at the time of payment in accordance with regulations.
Any free trial periods count toward the calculation of the minimum subscription period. The minimum subscription duration will be calculated from the subscription activation date.
Subscription Termination. Subscriptions cannot be terminated prior to their expiration date. Each subscription will remain active until the end of the subscription period, at which point it will naturally expire.
Withdrawal Period. The user may exercise the right of withdrawal within 14 days from the subscription purchase date and only if the subscription plan has not been utilized to submit a project. Additionally, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised if the user has downloaded any special materials (e.g., eBooks) or accessed other benefits included in the subscription plan, such as special discounts or exclusive content. Refunds will be processed via the same payment method used for the purchase unless otherwise agreed.
After the withdrawal period, the subscription is non-refundable. The subscription will remain active until the end of the defined period and may only be terminated as outlined in the termination section.
Contract Language and Access to Terms and Conditions. This rules shall be interpreted in English, and any disputes arising shall refer to the English version.
Misuse of Subscription. The user agrees to use the subscription in accordance with this rules and TerraViva’s General Terms and Conditions. Misuse, such as providing false data or fraudulent competition participation, will result in immediate revocation of the subscription.
In case of misuse, TerraViva reserves the right to take actions such as immediate disqualification from the ongoing competition, revocation of all benefits derived from the subscription, and holding the user liable for economic damages caused, including unpaid amounts.
Special Conditions
TerraViva reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any promotion or discount at its discretion. Gift cards are redeemable within specified terms; the use of promo codes may have expiration policies, and other products and services are subject to individual terms detailed on their respective pages. Customers are advised to review these terms carefully before engaging in any purchase.
Privacy
At TerraViva S.r.l., we are dedicated to ensuring the protection and privacy of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide when using our website, www.terravivacompetitions.com. We encourage you to carefully review this policy to understand how your personal data will be handled.
The personal data of participants will be processed both manually and electronically by TerraViva S.r.l., solely to facilitate your participation in the competition and ensure the proper distribution of prizes and commercial communications. This data processing complies with the provisions of Article 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
Participants are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the information they provide. TerraViva S.r.l. will not be liable for any inaccuracies, incomplete, or false data provided. To ensure the integrity of the data, TerraViva S.r.l. reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information provided, including requesting an identity document to confirm the details entered during registration.
This privacy policy is designed to provide transparency regarding the collection, use, and storage of personal data by TerraViva S.r.l.. We prioritize your trust and aim to maintain a secure and reliable environment.
When you visit our website, we may collect various types of personal data such as your name, contact information, email address, and other relevant details. This data will only be used for the purposes mentioned above.
We take your privacy seriously and implement strong security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our data protection practices are in line with industry standards and protocols to ensure your information remains safe.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites for your convenience. However, TerraViva S.r.l. does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, practices, or policies of external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal obligations. Once no longer needed, we will securely dispose of your data according to our retention policies.
Data Collection and Use: TerraViva S.r.l. collects personal identification information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. This data is collected through direct interactions, such as registration or order placements, or through cookies when you use our website.
Data Protection Rights: You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, object to processing, and transfer your personal data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@terravivacompetitions.com.
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Privacy Policies of Other Websites: Our privacy policy only applies to the information collected on our website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy: TerraViva S.r.l. regularly reviews and updates its privacy policy. Any changes will be posted on this page.
For any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at info@terravivacompetitions.com.
Website
The contents of this website, including all text, images, videos, and other media, are the exclusive property of TerraViva S.r.l.. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, publication, or distribution of these materials is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of TerraViva S.r.l..
Some contents on this website may be subject to third-party copyrights, where explicitly expressed. Any materials sourced from third-party providers are used with proper under fair use principles. Users are advised to review the terms and conditions specified for such content and comply with any restrictions or requirements outlined by the respective copyright holders.
By submitting a project to TerraViva S.r.l. through any means, whether as an individual or a team, the submitter acknowledges and accepts full responsibility for the accuracy, legality, and originality of the provided content. This responsibility extends to ensuring that they have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use and submit all elements of their project.
While TerraViva S.r.l. takes utmost care to ensure the accuracy and quality of the information and materials presented on the website, we cannot guarantee that all information is entirely free from errors or omissions. The website’s content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice or recommendation.
Furthermore, TerraViva S.r.l. is not responsible for the communications that occur between users and third parties on its website, including any interactions through forums, comments, or other means. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and discretion when engaging in such communications.
We strive to maintain a secure and reliable website, but we cannot guarantee that our website or downloadable files are entirely free from viruses, malware, or other harmful software. Users are advised to use appropriate antivirus and security measures to protect their devices when accessing or downloading content from our website.
TerraViva S.r.l. may include links to third-party websites for the convenience of users. However, we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, practices, or policies of these external sites. Users should review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
All users must comply with applicable laws and regulations when using our website and interacting with its content. Any unauthorized use, misuse, or violation of these terms may result in legal action by TerraViva S.r.l.
