Terms and Conditions of The FutureGen Young Women Leaders Award Scheme (the “Award Scheme”)

The FutureGen Young Women Leaders Award Scheme (the “Award Scheme”), organized by the FutureGen Girls Foundation Limited (“FGG”), tasked with presenting the FutureGen Young Women Leaders Award (the “Award”) to remarkable teen girls who have dedicated themselves to realizing their full potential through the development of future ready skills and leadership experiences culminating in empowering accomplishments.

For those who are under 18 years of age, i.e. minors, who participate in the Award Scheme, parental or legal guardian consent is mandatory. By submitting the registration form to become a member of the Award Scheme (“Member” or “you”) and upon acceptance of your application, you and your parent or legal guardian agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (as may be in force from time to time). The parents or legal guardians of the Member who is a minor shall be responsible for the Member’s compliance with these Terms and Conditions. If you are a parent or guardian, these Terms and Conditions shall apply to you and your child, and in such case the term “you” and “your” shall be construed accordingly.

1. REGISTRATION

The Award Scheme is open to all teen girls aged 12 – 18 years old who are, at the time of registration of the Award Scheme, studying at a secondary school which is registered under the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
To become a member of the Award Scheme, applicants must complete the registration form and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Applicants/Members must provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration and throughout their participation in the Award Scheme.
Applicants/Members must have obtained their parents’ or legal guardians’ written consent to register or participate in the Award Failure to obtain such consent will result in disqualification from the Award Scheme and/or benefits associated with it.
FGG is entitled to decline any application for membership at its absolute discretion without giving any reason.

2. EARN POINTS, BADGES AND HOURS THROUGH PARTICIPATION OF RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS

Members are encouraged to participate in recognized programs or community impact services organized by third parties and recognized by FGG (the “Recognized Programs”). Participation may be in the form of workshops, seminars, volunteer activities, and other approved events.
Members can earn program points, skill badges, and community impact hours by participating in the Recognized Programs. Information of the points and badges system are outlined in the Award Mechanism—Member Status Criteria, available on the website & ePortal platform at https://www.futuregengirls.org/en/join-us.
Program points, skill badges, and community impact hours will be awarded to the Members based on the criteria set by FGG.
Once membership registration is completed and approved, each Member will have access to their own portfolio, which contains their personal particulars, program points, badges, and other relevant information.

3. REWARD LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Members can achieve different reward levels based on the accumulation of program points, skill badges, and community impact hours.
Reward levels may include opportunities such as the Award, scholarships, internships, mentorship programs, career opportunities, and public recognition.
All rewards (including but not limited to the Award), opportunities, eligibility, recognition, and benefits provided under the Award Scheme are at the sole and absolute discretion of FGG. FGG reserves the sole and exclusive right to determine eligibility, criteria, selection processes, and all other aspects related to earning and receiving the Award, reward, opportunities, recognition, and benefits.

4. RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS

Members acknowledge and agree that when participating in such third-party Recognized Programs or events, they must abide by all rules, terms, conditions and requirements set forth by the respective operator of the Recognized Programs.
Recognized Programs are conducted independently by the respective third-party operators/organizations and are beyond the FGG’s ability to manage or Members’ participation in any such third-party Recognized Programs is therefore solely at their own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, FGG expressly disclaims all liability, responsibilities and warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, in connection with Members' participation in any third-party Recognized Programs or any other events organized by the operators/organizations of the Recognized Programs.

5. RECORD KEEPING

Members are solely responsible for maintaining their own records and documentation regarding program points, skill badges, and community impact hours earned through the Recognized Programs.
FGG will not reissue or award any missing or lost program points, skill badges, and community impact hours unless the Member provides, during specified period, documentation sufficiently proving to FGG’s satisfaction that all requirements were fully completed per the relevant guidelines of the Recognized Programs.
FGG has no obligation to investigate or award any missing program points, skill badges, and community impact FGG has the absolute and sole discretion to decide whether to award or reissue missing or lost program points, skill badges, and community impact hours. All such decisions of FGG are final and binding.

6. NON-TRANSFERABILITY

The membership, the Award, the rewards and the benefits are not transferable by the Member, and may only be used or enjoyed by the Member to whom they are issued or

7. PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY

Applicants/Members are required to provide supporting documents for proof of her eligibility to membership and/or the Award as may be requested by FGG from time to
FGG is entitled to make copies of the supporting documents produced by the applicants/ Members to FGG and retain the same for audit purpose.
By registering the membership of the Award Scheme, applicants/Members and their parents/legal guardians acknowledge and authorize FGG to contact the relevant third parties to retrieve certain information (including personal information) relating to the applicants/Members.

8. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP

Members and their parents or legal guardians agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations in connection with their participation in the Award FGG is entitled to forthwith terminate or suspend the membership of any Member in case the Members and their parents or legal guardians breach any Terms and Conditions herein, are found to be in violation of any applicable laws or regulations or do not comply with instruction of FGG from time to time. In addition, FGG reserves the right to forthwith terminate or suspend the membership of any Member at any time at the sole discretion of FGG without giving any prior notice, reasons and compensation to such Member. FGG shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage resulting therefrom to any party in any event.
Termination or suspension of the membership of Members for whatsoever reasons by FGG shall be without prejudice to the accrued rights and remedies that FGG, its employees, affiliates, agents, suppliers, supporting organizations and operators of the Recognized Programs may have against such Member.
Members may terminate their membership at any time by sending an email to membership@futuregengirls.org. The content of the email must include the Member’s name, registered mobile number and email address used for identity verification. The account deletion request will be processed within 30 days from the date when such request is received.

9. DATA PRIVACY

FGG may collect, use, process and retain personal data of the applicants/Members and their parents or legal guardians in accordance with its Privacy Policy Statement and the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486, Laws of Hong Kong). By registering the membership and/or participating in the Award Scheme, Members and their parents or legal guardians consent to such data collection, processing and retention. The Privacy Policy Statement will be updated from time to time without further notice and is available at https://ywlamember.powerappsportals.com/en-US/personal-information-collection-statement/.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

By participating in the Award Scheme, you grant FGG an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty- free license to use, reproduce, publicly display, distribute, and create derivative works from any photos, videos, or other media content (“Media Content”) that you submit or provide to FGG in connection with the Award Scheme.
You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to grant this license for any Media Content you submit depicting your name, likeness, voice or other personal attributes.
You acknowledge and agree that FGG, its affiliates, supporting organizations and operators of the Recognized Programs may freely use, exhibit, publicize or otherwise exploit the Media Content you provide for purposes of promoting, advertising or providing information in connection with the Award Scheme and FGG, without any compensation due to you.
You acknowledge and agree that FGG, its affiliates, supporting organizations and operators of the Recognized Programs may also capture photographs, video recordings and other media content featuring you and/or other participants at the Recognized Programs, Award ceremonies and events and/or other Award Scheme related activities and may use these to fulfil any other purposes ancillary or related to and incidental or conducive to the attainment of the mission of FGG.
You acknowledge and agree that the licensed rights granted to FGG for the above media content shall survive and continue in perpetuity, including after any termination of your participation in the Award If you wish to inform FGG of your intention to revoke or terminate these licensed rights, you may do so by sending an email to membership@futuregengirls.org, and FGG will review and consider whether to approve such requests at its sole discretion.
All intellectual property rights in the materials and content provided by FGG in connection with the Award Scheme, including but not limited to trademarks, logos, designs, text, graphics, and software, are owned by FGG or its Members and their parents or legal guardians agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any such materials and content without the prior written consent of FGG.

11. WEBSITE AND E-PORTAL

The use of FGG’s Website and the e-portal platform is subject to the applicable Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy Statement.

12. DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITIES

All liability to any Member or her parent or legal guardian for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the participation of the Award Scheme, if any, on the part of FGG, its employees, affiliates, agents, suppliers, supporting organizations and operators of the Recognized Programs as set out in these Terms and Conditions, expressed or implied by statute or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by Members should be aware that their participation of the Award Scheme shall be at their own risk. Without prejudice to the foregoing, the maximum liability of FGG to any Member shall not exceed HKD100.00 in aggregate in any event.
A Member and her parent or legal guardian hereby is deemed to have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, and agreed that she/he does not rely on any statement, representation, assurance or warranty made by FGG, its representatives, employees or agents and shall waive all of her rights, if any, against FGG in relation
In case of any dispute between the Member and/or her parents and/or legal guardians and FGG in relation to these Terms and Conditions and/or the Award Scheme and/or the Award and/or any reward and/or benefits arising therefrom, both parties shall resolve the disputes amicably in good faith through discussion. Any FGG’s decision shall be final and
You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other Members, FGG will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto.
The Member and/or her parents and/or legal guardians agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FGG, its officers, employees, other Members, affiliates, agents, suppliers, supporting organizations, and operators of the Recognized Programs from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with their participation in the Award Scheme. This includes, but is not limited to, any breach of these Terms and Conditions, any violation of applicable laws or regulations, any infringement of third-party rights, or any other act or omission by the Member or her parent or legal guardian that results in any direct or indirect loss or damage to FGG or any other party. This indemnity shall survive the termination or suspension of the Member’s participation in the Award Scheme.

13. RIGHT OF MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION

FGG is entitled to, at any time, modify the structure, contents and other features of the Award Scheme, including but not limited to the conditions for joining the Award Scheme or implementing other programs.
FGG is entitled to amend, suspend and terminate the Award Scheme and/or cease operation of FGG at any time for any considerations as it deems fit without any reason or compensation to you. FGG shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom to any party in any event.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

FGG is entitled to transfer, assign, charge, sub-contract or otherwise dispose of any of the rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions on such terms and conditions as FGG may at its sole discretion think fit at any time without any prior notice to the Members and their parents or legal guardians.
FGG is entitled to revise and amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without any prior notice.
The right to interpret these Terms and Conditions is vested in In case of any dispute, the decision of FGG shall be final and binding on all parties concerned.
These Terms and Conditions and any provision or document expressly referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between FGG and a Member and her parent / legal guardian and supersede all previous discussions, correspondence, negotiations, previous arrangement, understanding, representations, warranties or agreement between FGG and a Member relating to the subject matter, whether written or oral.
FGG shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government regulations, natural disasters, strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes, internet or telecommunications failures, or any other cause that could not have been reasonably foreseen or prevented by In such cases, FGG's obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

15. PARTIAL INVALIDITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification or deletion of a provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

16. WAIVER

No failure or delay by FGG in exercising any right or remedy provided under these Terms and Conditions shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

17. THIRD PARTIES RIGHTS

A person or entity who is not a party to these Terms and Conditions shall have no right to enforce of these Terms and Conditions under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap. 623, Laws of Hong Kong).

The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English version and its Chinese translation.