General Conditions of Use

  • Free Registration!
  • We do not resell your photos or personal data!
  • You may vote up to 50 times per day from the same internet connection or from the same account.
  • You may participate in as many contests as you wish!
  • Every 10 minutes, you recover one vote.
  • When a participant places 1st in a contest (not in a State ranking), he cannot participate in another contest for 60 days on littlemissbeauty.com. This rule applies even if it is another website of the Playground group.
  • If you have won 3 contests in first place, you cannot participate again on littlemissbeauty.com and all other websites of the Playground group.

Please find below the general rules to respect:

Remain polite

Our community brings together many different people. Please respect each and every individual, and remember that not everyone shares your ideas or beliefs. Thus, please remain polite and respectful with anything and everything concerned with this website.

Upload the contents that you have created

Please respect property rights. This means the following: do not take the work of others and use it as your own.

Moderate your contents

You and only you are responsible for what you publish on littlemissbeauty.com. In case of an error on your part, we will intervene so that your contents correspond to the littlemissbeauty.com's rules.

What is not permissible

In most cases, if there is wrongdoing, we give our members a second chance. This means that if you break one of our rules, we will send you a warning. If, however, insults and/or infractions are too grave for understanding and fair play, we reserve the right to block your account and your photos without further delay.

Do not upload contents which do not belong to you.

This applies to photos taken by a third party, as well as any other element found on the Internet. Accounts which dedicate a large amount of material taken from a third party will be deleted from the website.

Don't forget your children!

Please filter your contents responsibly. If you are about to upload a photo that you would hesitate to show to a child, your mother, or to Uncle Thomas - this means that you should not publish it in any way, shape or form. Please ask yourself such questions when adding contents online, and react as your conscience tells you. If you do not act according to basic social rules and respect, two things will happen following a formal evaluation of your account contents: it will either be modified by littlemissbeauty.com, or deleted.

In order to protect our children from the dangers that the Internet may pose, we are at times obliged to delete certain photos which we find inappropriate (children too unclothed; in too sexually suggestive poses; with too much make-up, etc.). Please recognize our policy now in order to avoid your photos being removed.

Your profile should not contain any photo of any inappropriate content.

If we at littlemissbeauty.com find any inappropriate content (nudity, suggestive poses, excessive make-up), we will immediately delete the photo, modify your account and send you a warning. If we catch you doing it again, we will delete your account.

Avoid all illegal or forbidden content

If any illegal content is posted online, your account will immediately be deleted. Moreover, we reserve the right to inform the authorities of your actions.

You may not use this site to release your frustrations against the world.

littlemissbeauty.com is a site for the enjoyment and pleasure of all. Do not be a disagreeable user, and do not abuse and/or insult other users.

littlemissbeauty.com was not created for people to harass, insult, cheat or intimidate other people. We reserve the right to alter and/or delete your account if we receive legitimate claims and complaints about your behaviour on littlemissbeauty.com.

You do not have the right to be nasty on this website for children.

There is no need to explain something so simple. We do not tolerate this on littlemissbeauty.com.

You may not use your account to present logos or banners

Your account may be closed if you use it to post elements from other sites - icons, emoticons, avatars, badges, images from other websites or any other internet signs which have no relation to littlemissbeauty.com.

You may not use your account as a sales platform.

littlemissbeauty.com is a website for personal usage. If you attempt to sell products, services or yourself through your account, we reserve the right to remove your account. All commercial and sales use of littlemissbeauty.com and its technology and accounts are subject to the approval of littlemissbeauty.com. If you have a specific commercial usage of our website, you must contact us first to discuss what you would like to do.

In no way are you barred from promoting your participation in a contest. On the contrary! Competition makes it more fun - when it's all in fair play! Don't forget to tell your friends and family to support!

Company Rules and Regulations

ARTICLE 1 - ORGANISATION

Playground Media, referred to as Playground USA Inc, provides a free online contest platform titled "littlemissbeauty.com" with no purchase obligation. The "game" commences daily at approximately 4 pm (using New-York time as a reference), spans about three (3) weeks, unless exceptionally extended, and is exclusively accessible via the Internet website. During the game period, registered website users and those who register within the timeframe may submit photos of themselves and/or their children (referred to as 'Participants'). Contest results are announced on the website at the conclusion of each contest.

During the "littlemissbeauty.com" contest, Participants may register on this game website.

Participants are solely responsible for their photos and must uphold and respect the integrity of the website when posting them. Specifically, Participants must ensure that their contest photos do not violate the following:

(i) Intellectual property rights of a third party and/or group management companies without obtaining necessary permissions. Participants guarantee that they possess all rights and authorizations from the concerned parties and that they have no rights or claims regarding posted photos from group management companies. (ii) Privacy rights of individuals. Participants agree to obtain necessary authorizations for the reproduction and representation of any individuals used in photos presented in the relevant contest. (iii) Public order and accepted morality. Participants are responsible for maintaining ethical standards in their online pictures and comments, refraining from disseminating violent, pornographic, or reputation-damaging content.

Based on the above, photos will be rejected for the following reasons:

  • Vulgar content (excessive makeup, sexually suggestive poses, etc.)
  • Content prohibited for commercial, moral, or public reasons
  • Content contrary to morality and/or public order, especially involving unclothed individuals
  • Representation of elements subject to intellectual and industrial property, such as original works, trademarks, registered designs, etc.

Photo validation may take a maximum of 96 hours. The organizing company is not liable for any content posted by a member.

By submitting any photograph containing the image of a minor (under the age of 18), the participant represents and warrants that they are the parent or legal guardian of the minor. The participant also agrees to provide proof of this relationship upon request by the contest organizers. If one of the parents or the child's guardian does not want the child to participate in the contest, a request for removal from the contest can be honored within 96 hours.

Profiles and photographs submitted to the contest falling into any of these cases will not be validated or will be removed from the site without formality. The organizing company also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently block participation in the contest.

ARTICLE 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

2.1 Persons who may register on the site

The creation of an account for the "littlemissbeauty.com" contest is open to legal adults (aged 18 and over at the time of registration) or those with written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Participation is limited to individuals from United States, AS, GU, MP, PR, VI, UM.

Persons who may not register/participate in the contest include:

  • Social partners, associates, and staff officers (individuals with a direct or indirect employment contract, temporary or permanent, with the organizing company), any affiliated company, controlled company, or companies sharing common control with the organizing company. This condition applies to anyone involved in the organization and execution of this Contest, as well as their immediate family members (spouses, children, siblings).
  • A participant (a child) may not participate in a contest if the said child has won 1st place in less than the nine (9) previous weeks, counting from the end of the previous contest, before the current contest in which he/she seeks participation (applies to all other contests from Playground Group).

2.2 Online Registration

By submitting any photograph containing the image of a minor (under the age of 18), the participant represents and warrants that they are the parent or legal guardian of said minor.

Only persons registered on the website may participate in the contest at littlemissbeauty.com. Registration is free and does not require any purchase obligation.

To register, individuals must visit the website mentioned above, go to the registration web pages, and complete all the required fields of the registration form, including at least one photo of their child.

In case of any changes to this information, participants must update their information on the website littlemissbeauty.com.

Participants who do not complete all the required fields of the registration form will not be considered.

Any person registered on the site littlemissbeauty.com who attempts to re-register under a different identity to participate or vote multiple times in the contest will be immediately and permanently disqualified from the competition without compensation for any amounts invested (see section 2.3), or by using other people's accounts.

Each participant may have multiple child profiles within their littlemissbeauty.com account, and each of these profiles may participate in contests as long as age, gender, theme, etc., restrictions are observed.

If a participant presents a high risk of vote fraud, users voting for them may be asked to validate their email address, phone number, and identity. Additionally, if the voter also presents a high risk of vote fraud, they will not be able to vote for the participant.

Each winner will be awarded the designated prize associated with the contest, regardless of the number of people presented in the winning photo.

2.3 Buying Votes

Participants may purchase votes for a contestant through the micro-payment company Stripe and the online secure payment company PayPal. The organizing company is not responsible for any issues that may arise with Stripe and PayPal. Furthermore, no compensation will be provided by the organizing company for any invested amounts.

If a customer's card issuer (bank) or one of our payment providers declines a payment, this cannot be attributed to the organizing company.

If a participant's account is deleted either by their own action or by littlemissbeauty.com, no compensation will be given for the invested amount, regardless of the reason.

Additionally, if a member erroneously pays for the wrong recipient while attempting to give votes to a participant, no compensation or refund will be provided for the invested amount.

ARTICLE 3 - DESIGNATION OF THE WINNERS

There will be a minimum of 50 winners for each contest.

Internet users and members have the opportunity to vote for their preferred Participants. The Participants with the highest number of votes will be declared the winners of the contest. In the event of a tie in the number of votes among the winners, the prize will be determined by a random draw.

Winners will be announced on the "Winners" page of the website littlemissbeauty.com at the conclusion of each contest.

ARTICLE 4 - WINNING PRIZES

Each participant who receives the highest number of votes in a contest will receive one (1) winning prize. There will be a minimum of three contest winners.

These winning prizes cannot be extended, replaced, or refunded, even in cases of loss, theft, damage, or destruction. Additionally, winners are not permitted to trade or transfer their prizes to others.

ARTICLE 5 - RIGHTS OF USAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS GIVEN TO littlemissbeauty.com

Each participant in the "littlemissbeauty.com" contest expressly grants permission for their name and photograph to be published on the website of the Organizing company.

Under no circumstances shall the Organizing company be held responsible by a third party if a Participant, member, or contributor provides the Organizing company with a photo for which they do not have full publication rights.

Participants can choose to remove themselves from the website at any time through the 'Participate' webpage.

ARTICLE 6 - RECEIVING THE PRIZES

The "Winners" will be notified of their prize via email and private message through the internal mail within seventy-two (96) hours after the contest's end date. Prizes will be sent to the address provided within two (2) weeks of receiving the necessary information from the Organizing company (such as a copy of proof of identity, address, phone number, birth certificate, etc.). If the winning prize is a virtual product (votes coupon for example), it will be directly available in the user's account.

Prizes are non-transferable and can only be awarded to the Participants. If the mailing address or email address is invalid, or if the Participant fails to provide the required documentation within fifteen (15) days following the contest's conclusion, the prize will not be sent or awarded to the Participant. In case of a returned prize due to an incorrect address or a prize sent by registered post and not retrieved by the recipient, the recipient must request the prize within thirty (30) calendar days. After this period, the prize will no longer be available.

The selected "Winner" must provide the following documents to the Organizing company:

  1. A copy of their national identity card, passport, or official documentation verifying their identity.

If the information provided in these official documents differs from the information provided on littlemissbeauty.com, the prize will not be awarded.

The Organizing company is not responsible for any issues that may arise during the delivery of the prize.

If a Participant's account is deleted, either voluntarily or by littlemissbeauty.com, no prize will be sent, regardless of the reason.

In the event of suspected fraud, the deadline for receiving the prize may be extended up to 90 days. Additionally, if fraudulent vote purchases are confirmed (e.g., stolen card), the member's account, participation, and prize will be canceled.

For sub-classifications by State/Country, if it is discovered after verification that the Participant does not reside in the corresponding location, their prize will be canceled, and no compensation will be provided for any amounts invested.

ARTICLE 7 - PERSONAL DATA

The Organizing company assumes no responsibility for any internet malfunctions. Participation in the contest implies an understanding and acceptance of the inherent risks and limitations of the internet, including potential misuse of information, hacking, virus contamination, and other technical issues that may disrupt or impact the Participant's experience. Therefore, the Organizing company disclaims any liability for the following:

  • Transmission and/or reception of data and/or information on the internet.
  • Internet malfunctions affecting the contest's operation.
  • Failures in receiving equipment or communication lines.
  • Loss of paper or electronic mail, data, or information.
  • Routing problems.
  • Consequences of viruses, computer bugs, anomalies, or technical failures.
  • Failures of a Registered member's computer.
  • Any changes to settings.
  • Automatic indexing of the site by search engines.
  • Payment issues arising from the user or the payment provider's refusal.

The Organizing company is not responsible for any loss, damage, modification, or inaccuracies in participant data caused by website users, equipment, or programming related to the organization of the competition or the internet network itself.

The Organizing company is not liable for any interruptions, extensions, suspensions, modifications, postponements, or cancellations of the contest due to reasons beyond its control, including technical problems, fraud, postal issues, strikes, and other factors. In such cases, no compensation will be provided to participants for amounts invested in the contest (see Article 2.3).

The Organizing company is not responsible for any fraudulent behavior by a Participant.

ARTICLE 8 - IN CASE OF FORCE MAJEURE

The Organiser shall not be held responsible if, due to force majeure or events beyond its control, the contest is modified, shortened, or canceled. Furthermore, no compensation will be awarded to participants for any amounts invested (see Article 2.3).

ARTICLE 9 - ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

Before participating, all Participants must read and fully accept these regulations. Participation in the contest implies the complete acceptance of these provisions.

ARTICLE 10 - INDUSTRIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Intellectual Property, the reproduction, performance, or use of all or part of the elements (logos, source code, graphics, etc.) and the structure of this site is strictly prohibited. All trademarks, whether simple, figurative, semi-figurative, graphic, or product names, are registered trademarks owned by their respective owners. Any use of these elements, regardless of the mode, is subject to the protective rules of intellectual property.

The Organizing company reserves the right to modify these rules and will inform participants through notifications on the website.

ARTICLE 11 - APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE

This Contest is governed by American law. Any disputes concerning the application or interpretation of these rules shall be resolved in a sovereign manner by the Organizing company without recourse.

No responses will be provided to telephone or written requests concerning the interpretation or application of these Rules and Regulations, the mechanisms or procedures of the contest, or the list of winners.

ARTICLE 12 - ADDRESS

The address for this contest and all correspondence is as follows: Playground USA Inc www.playgrnd.media " littlemissbeauty.com Contest " 60 Broad Street, Suite 3502, New-York, NY 10004, USA

Legal Disclaimer

The use of the provided service is strictly reserved for personal use only. Any reproduction and/or representation of any element of the website in any medium is prohibited. Failure to comply with this prohibition constitutes an infringement that may result in civil and criminal liability for the offender. The information contained on this site is not contractual and may change without notice.

Protection of Personal Data

The information collected through participation on the website is subject to data processing. The data recipients are littlemissbeauty.com. In accordance with the "Information Technology and Freedoms" act of January 6, 1978, as amended in 2004, each user/member has the right to access and rectify information concerning them, which can be exercised by contacting the Organizing company via the "Contact" webpage. Each user/member can also block the processing of personal data for legitimate reasons.

Cookies

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Hosting

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Information concerning the Organizing company

Playground USA Inc www.playgrnd.media " littlemissbeauty.com Contest" 60 Broad Street, Suite 3502, New-York, NY 10004, USA

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Playground USA Inc ("Company" or "We") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website littlemissbeauty.com, (our "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. This policy applies to information we collect:

  • On this Website.

  • In email after you contact us through the Contact form on this Website. It does not apply to information collected by:

    • us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Company or any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries); or
    • any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries)

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy). Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.

Children Under the Age of 13

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any information to or on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website or on or through any of its features, make any purchases through the Website, use any of the interactive or public comment features of this Website or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us through our Contact form.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including information:

  • by which you are personally identified, such as name, gender, country of location, time zone, photo, e-mail address and, if you are declared a winner in any of the sweepstakes we organize on this Website: the information that can be derived from the piece of ID (ID card or passport) we ask you to provide to us so we can verify your identity, a telephone number, and a bank account, so we can send you your prize ("personal information"); and
  • about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

We collect this information:

  • Directly from you when you contact us through our Contact form, when you register your information on our Website using your Facebook account or email with a password, or when you send it to us when you are declared a winner at one of our photo contests and are claiming your prize.
  • Automatically as you navigate through the site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.

Information You Provide to Us

The information we collect on or through our Website may include:

  • Information that you provide by filling in forms on our Website. This includes information provided at the time of registering via Facebook to use our Website, at which time we ask you to give us permission to access your Facebook account information, posting material, or requesting further services. We may also ask you for information when you enter one of our photo contests, claim your prize as a winner, and when you report a problem with our Website. Please be aware that when you register on our Website using your Facebook account, Facebook controls the information it collects from you. For information about how they may use and disclose your information, including any information you make public, please consult their privacy policy.
  • Records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses), if you contact us. You also may provide information to be published or displayed (hereinafter, "posted") on public areas of the Website, or transmitted to other users of the Website or third parties (collectively, "User Contributions"). Your User Contributions are posted on and transmitted to others at your own risk. Although you may set certain privacy settings for such information by logging into your account profile, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. Additionally, we cannot control the actions of other users of the Website with whom you may choose to share your User Contributions. Therefore, we cannot and do not guarantee that your User Contributions will not be viewed by unauthorized persons.

Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies

As you navigate through and interact with our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:

  • Details of your visits to our Website, including traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on the Website.
  • Information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type. The information we collect automatically is statistical data and does not include personal information. It helps us to improve our Website and to deliver a better and more personalized service, including by enabling us to:
    • Estimate our audience size and usage patterns.
    • Store information about your preferences, allowing us to customize our Website according to your individual interests.
    • Recognize you when you return to our Website. The technologies we use for this automatic data collection may include:
    • Cookies (or browser cookies). A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our Website.

Third-Party Analytics

We use automated devices and applications, such as Google Analytics, to evaluate usage of our Website, NewRelic, to monitor bugs and server errors, Google Adsense to process our data for advertising purposes, and Facebook for conversion purposes. We use these tools to help us improve our Website, performance, and user experiences. These entities may use cookies and other tracking technologies to perform their services. We may share your information with these third parties. These features are subject to their own privacy policies, not this one. You may ask us for a list of the third-party analytics providers we use by contacting us through our Contact form.

Plug-ins and Social Media Widgets

Our Website may include social media features and widgets, such as the Facebook Like button and the “Share this” button, as well as other interactive mini-programs that run on the Website and enable certain features to work (e.g., content sharing and comments). These features may collect your IP address and other usage information. These features are subject to their own privacy policies, not this one.

Stripe

Payment transactions made through our Website are processed by Stripe, a service offered by Stripe, Inc., and your payments are processed by Stripe in accordance with Stripe’s terms and privacy policy, available on Stripe, Inc.’s website, https://stripe.com/. By placing an order on our Website, you agree to be bound by Stripe, Inc.’s terms and privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:

  • To fill out your profile on this Website.
  • To enlist participants in our photo contests in the right categories, based on their age and gender.
  • To send you our newsletter unless you have opted out of receiving it in your account page on the Website.
  • To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
  • To notify you of a new photo contest organized on our Website.
  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
  • To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection.
  • To notify you about changes to our Website or any products or services we offer or provide through it.
  • To allow you to participate in any photo contests organized on our Website.
  • In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
  • For any other purpose with your consent.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction. We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

  • To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Playground's assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by Playground about our Website users is among the assets transferred.
  • To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.
  • For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
  • With your consent.

We may also disclose your personal information:

  • To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request.
  • To enforce or apply our terms of use at littlemissbeauty.com and other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
  • If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Playground, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information:

  • Tracking Technologies and Advertising: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. To learn how you can manage your Flash cookie settings, visit the Flash player settings page on Adobe's website. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this site may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You can review and change your personal information by logging into the Website and visiting your account profile page. You may also contact us via our Contact form or via our Facebook fan pages to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us. We cannot delete your personal information except by also deleting your user account. We may not accommodate a request to change information if we believe the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect. If you delete your User Contributions from the Website, copies of your User Contributions may remain viewable in cached and archived pages or might have been copied or stored by other Website users. Proper access and use of information provided on the Website, including User Contributions, is governed by our terms of use at littlemissbeauty.com.

Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers behind firewalls. Any payment transactions and any sensitive information we collect will be encrypted using SSL technology.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you by email to the email address specified in your account or through a notice on the Website home page. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you and for periodically visiting our Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.

Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us via our Contact form.

Last updated: January 18, 2024

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