Terms & Conditions
The following Terms and Conditions apply to all Ethics Olympiad events, including School Events, Tertiary Events, International Finals, and Training Clinics.
By registering for or participating in any Ethics Olympiad event, the registrant agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. General Conditions
1.1 Event Delivery
1.1.1 Ethics Olympiad events are conducted online via Zoom on scheduled dates.
1.1.2 The organisers will provide ethical cases and relevant materials to registered participants prior to the event.
1.1.3 Organisers reserve the right to amend event formats, schedules, or procedures where reasonably necessary.
1.2 Registration and Participation
1.2.1 Participation is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
1.2.2 Each participating institution must provide a supervising teacher or coach.
1.2.3 Participants must comply with all instructions issued by organisers and judges.
1.3 Conduct
1.3.1 Participants must engage respectfully at all times.
1.3.2 The use of mobile phones, laptops, or pre-prepared notes during heats or finals is prohibited unless expressly permitted.
1.3.3 Breaches may result in penalties, disqualification, or removal from the event.
2. Event Format and Scoring
2.1 Scores from all heats will be aggregated to determine final rankings.
2.2 In the event of a tie, rankings will be determined by highest scores in later heats.
2.3 Where multiple judges assess a heat, scores will be averaged.
2.4 Where an uneven number of teams participate, a rotating bye system may apply, with averaged scores assigned.
2.5 All judging decisions are final.
3. Results and Awards
3.1 Results will be communicated to supervising teachers or coaches following the event.
3.2 Certificates will be issued electronically.
3.3 Medals will be distributed to institutions for presentation.
3.4 Individual scores will not be disclosed.
4. Event Capacity
4.1 A minimum of seven teams is required for an event to proceed.
4.2 The maximum number of teams per region in an event is thirty, excluding finals.
4.3 Medals will only be awarded where a minimum of five teams participate.
4.4 Organisers reserve the right to divide events into multiple groups where required.
5. Technology and Access
5.1 Participants are responsible for ensuring access to Zoom and a stable internet connection.
5.2 Organisers will make reasonable efforts to assist with technical issues but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
5.3 Where a major failure in service delivery occurs within the organisers’ control, remedies will be provided in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.
6. Recording
6.1 Events are not routinely recorded.
6.2 Some Training Clinics may be recorded for use/distribution to participating schools and teachers after the event.
7. Insurance and Compliance
7.1 The Ethics Olympiad maintains appropriate insurance coverage.
7.2 All organisers hold current Working With Children checks, available upon request.
8. Cancellations and Refunds
8.1 A full refund, less a 10% administration fee, will be provided where cancellation is made at least two months prior to the event.
8.2 No refunds will be provided for cancellations within two months of the event, except where required under Australian Consumer Law.
8.3 If an event is cancelled by the organisers, participants may elect to receive:
(a) a full refund; or
(b) a transfer to a future event.
9. Liability
9.1 To the extent permitted by law, the organisers are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from participation.
9.2 Nothing in these Terms excludes rights under Australian Consumer Law.
10. School Events
10.1 Each school may enter:
(a) one team of up to five students; or
(b) two teams, each with up to five students.
10.2 Full team fees apply regardless of team size.
10.3 Students must fall within the designated age category during the calendar year of participation:
(a) Junior: 9–12 years
(b) Middle: 12–15 years
(c) Senior: 15–19 years
10.4 Teams may include multiple year levels but must not exceed the maximum age for the category.
10.5 All team members must be from the same school. Home-schooled students may participate as a team.
10.6 Reserves:
(a) Schools may include reserve students.
(b) Substitutions may occur before or after a round, but not during a round.
(c) A maximum of five medals will be awarded per team.
11. Tertiary Events
11.1 Each university may enter:
(a) one team of five students; or
(b) two teams, with a maximum of ten students in total.
11.2 Participants must be enrolled undergraduate students at the time of the event.
11.3 Teams are expected to compete as registered. Substitutions should be made prior to the event where possible.
11.4 No refunds will be provided for late withdrawals or forfeits.
11.5 A maximum of five medals will be awarded per medal-winning team.
12. International Finals (Middle and Senior Only)
12.1 Teams awarded Gold or Silver medals may be invited to participate at the organisers’ discretion.
12.2 Event formats may be modified to accommodate scheduling and time zone requirements.
12.3 Where teams withdraw, organisers may implement bye systems or adjust scoring as required.
12.4 Teams must provide at least one month’s notice for withdrawal.
13. Training Clinics
13.1 Training clinics are delivered online and are subject to these Terms.
13.2 Participation is subject to availability.
13.3 Participants must engage appropriately. Disruptive participants may be removed.
13.4 The cancellation and refund policy in Section 8 applies.
14. Australian Consumer Law
14.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights under Australian Consumer Law.
14.2 Where services fail to meet consumer guarantees, participants may be entitled to remedies including refund, replacement, or resupply, depending on the nature of the failure.
15. Acceptance
15.1 Registration for any Ethics Olympiad event constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.