General Regulations

These regulations define the general conditions for participation in all Stone Play activities, an educational initiative led by the Stone Foundation.

They apply to all forms of participation, including:

• the virtual competition
• the sports tournament
• cultural and artistic performances
• public participation

Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations, the Official Charter, and the specific rules of the current edition.

Stone Play is organized by the Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Canada.

The Foundation ensures the supervision, coordination, and integrity of the entire initiative.

Contact: contact@stone-foundation.org

Participation in Stone Play is available through two main access modes:

Registration

• virtual competition participants
• sports teams
• performers and artists
• contributors

Public Access

• ticket purchase or registration depending on activities
• attendance and participation as part of the audience

Participation is open to any individual who complies with applicable laws and the values of Stone Play.

• compliance with applicable laws
• respect of Stone Play values and principles
• ability to participate under defined conditions

Minors must have parental or legal authorization.

The Stone Foundation reserves the right to request proof of eligibility.

Participation flows vary depending on the type of involvement:

Virtual Participants

• prior registration
• access to edition resources
• submission of entries through the official competition platform

Sports Participants

• individual or team registration
• validation of information
• participation in the tournament

Performers and Artists

• registration or invitation
• validation by the organization
• integration into the program

Public

• access via ticket or registration
• participation in event activities

The virtual competition is fully managed through Noowow, a virtual competition platform partnering with Stone Play: hosting of the competition, submission of entries, voting, rankings, and results.

To participate in the virtual competition, candidates must:

• create original content
• respect the theme and official anthem of the edition
• submit their entry through the official Noowow platform
• comply with defined formats and deadlines

Validated content is published on the official platform and shared through Stone Play channels.

Submitted content must:

• be original
• respect copyright laws
• comply with applicable laws
• align with Stone Play values

Non-compliant content may be rejected or disqualified.

Stone Play activities follow an official timeline including registration, participation, selection, and event phases.

Dates are communicated for each edition.

Submissions outside the defined period will not be considered.

Evaluation mechanisms may include:

• jury evaluation
• public voting
• a combination of both

Criteria include creativity, alignment, quality, impact, and engagement.

All decisions are final.

Public votes are cast exclusively through the official Noowow platform, which offers free votes, paid votes, and other forms of support, all of them legitimate.

Mechanisms are implemented to ensure fairness and transparency:

• no manipulation of results or engagement
• no use of bots or fake accounts
• no votes cast outside the official platform

Any fraudulent behavior results in immediate disqualification. Detailed terms are set out in the Voting & Anti-Fraud Policy.

Participants retain ownership of their content.

By participating, they grant the Stone Foundation permission to use the content within the scope of Stone Play.

The Stone Foundation cannot be held responsible for technical failures or third-party actions.

Participants must behave respectfully and in accordance with Stone Play values.

Any inappropriate behavior may result in exclusion.

Stone Play is a bilingual initiative. Since its creation, the competition and all official communications have been conducted in French and English.

• official communications may be published in French, in English, or in both languages, at the organization’s discretion
• each participant is free to express themselves in either of these languages
• no linguistic exclusivity may be demanded from the organization or from other participants

Official Channels

Only information published on the official website and Stone Play’s official channels (platforms, social media, and groups managed by the team) is authoritative.

Any information, claim, or announcement originating from any other source does not bind Stone Play or the Stone Foundation.

The Stone Foundation reserves the right to modify, adapt, or cancel the initiative if necessary.

Personal data is used solely within the scope of Stone Play and in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Participation implies acceptance of these regulations, the Official Charter, and the rules of the current edition.