Contributor Challenge: Motion Blur - Terms & Conditions

1. Organizer

This challenge is organized by Freepik Company S.L., registered in Spain, with registered office at C/ Molina Lario 13, 5ª Planta, 29015 Málaga, Spain (hereinafter "Freepik").

2. Purpose

The purpose of this challenge is to enrich the Freepik content library with high-quality visual resources — photographs, AI-generated images, and editable PSD effects — in which motion blur is the intentional and primary aesthetic element.

3. Eligibility and Scope of Participation

The following individuals may participate in the Challenge:

• Persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Contributors registered on Freepik under the Pay Per Download model.
• Persons holding an active account in good standing on the Freepik platform.

Employees of Freepik, as well as any persons who do not meet the requirements set out in these terms and conditions, are excluded from participation.

4. Submission Period

Valid resources are those uploaded to the Freepik Contributor platform between:

April 9, 2026 (00:00 CET) and May 22, 2026 (23:59 CEST)

Resources uploaded outside this period will not be considered for the challenge, even if they carry the required tag.

5. Participation Requirements

To participate in the Motion Blur Challenge, contributors must:

• Upload at least 1 (one) resource to Freepik Contributor during the submission period
• Tag all submitted resources with the required tag: motionblurchallenge
• Submit resources in one of the accepted formats: Photo, Photo AI, or PSD Effects
• Ensure all submitted content is original and does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
• For photographs featuring identifiable people: ensure appropriate model releases are in place per Freepik Contributor guidelines

AI-generated content is accepted in this challenge. Resources generated using AI tools must be submitted under the Photo AI format.

6. Selection Process

Winners will be selected by Freepik's internal jury, composed of members of the Content Curation and Library teams. The jury evaluates submissions based on:

• Technical quality and resolution
• Intentionality and control of the motion blur effect
• Creative originality and aesthetic direction
• Thematic coherence with the challenge brief
• Practical applicability and commercial potential

The jury's decision is final and binding.

7. Prize Structure

Three (3) winners will be selected, ranked as follows:

8. Prize Payment

The prizes shall be paid together with the invoice corresponding to the month of July 2026. In the event that the winner elects to receive payment in a currency other than EUR, the amount payable shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable exchange rate in effect on the date the invoice is generated. Winners will be announced on June 8, 2026.

9. AI Content Policy

AI-generated content is accepted in this challenge under the Photo AI format. Contributors must comply with Freepik's standard AI content submission guidelines, including proper format labeling. Resources submitted under incorrect format labels may be disqualified.

10. Disqualification

Freepik reserves the right to disqualify any contributor or resource for:

• Plagiarism or third-party IP/copyright infringement
• Misrepresentation of AI-generated content as human-made photography (or vice versa)
• Resources not aligned with the challenge theme or format
• Manipulation of engagement metrics or jury selection
• Account violations or active suspensions at time of winner selection

11. Prize Void Clause

Freepik reserves the right to declare prizes void, reduce winners, or cancel the challenge if minimum quality or participation standards are not met. No compensation will be owed to participants in such cases.

12. Data Protection

The personal data provided by participants will be processed by Freepik for the purpose of managing the Challenge, in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and Freepik's Privacy Policy. Participants may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction, and portability by contacting rpd@freepik.com.

13. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Spanish law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the courts of Málaga, Spain.

14. Acceptance

Participation in the Motion Blur Challenge implies full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.