rules and regulations

simplehuman retains sole ownership of the student competition, list of participants, confidential information, the contest name, and the resulting archive of submissions. Each copy of the individual submission documents shall remain the property of simplehuman. Students should NOT submit any 3D models. Any models submitted may remain the property of simplehuman. simplehuman cannot be held liable for any models.

Entrants will only submit entries that are original concepts of his or her own design, and will provide information in their applications that is true and correct. simplehuman assumes that all entry materials and photos are free of copyright infringement and that the entrant has secured permission for submitted entries to appear in simplehuman publications, displays, and on www.simplehuman.com.

All participating students retain right, title and interest to their designs and the intellectual property contained within their submissions. simplehuman shall retain a right of first negotiation (a first option) to obtain an exclusive or non-exclusive license to any intellectual property rights associated with the submissions.
Additionally, simplehuman retains the right to publicly display any submissions at any public trade shows or conventions. Entries are exclusive and may not be entered in other competitions. Entry rules shall reflect the first option and publicity clauses of this paragraph.