The Third Annual asianbeat 4Koma Manga Contest - Guidelines

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*For the Fukuoka Award judges will choose the piece relating to Fukuoka that they find most interesting.
*Multiple submissions are acceptable.

< Specifications for Manga Submissions >
(1) Format: 1 page of 4 frames (4koma)
(2) Size: About 3000 pixels (w) x 4500 pixels (h)
(3) Image format: JPEG image (RGB Color or Gray scale. CMYK format, Monochrome, or Duotone will not be accepted)

< Submission Requirements and Methods >
　DreamTribe will be accepting submissions during the registration period (Oct. 1st- Nov. 17th at 2pm, 2014)
　　URL：www.dreamtribe.jp/asianbeat4koma-3rd/

　* Please register (free) as an author in advance at the DreamTribe website before making your submissions.
　* Upon entering your work, please input your theme into “About this work” field and your nationality into "Nationality" field. Entries from amateur and professionals are both welcome. We will only accept original work.
　* Your work will be posted on the contest website upon prior screening. Works that are not displayed on the contest website will not be judged. Please understand that if, for some reason, the contest cannot be continued due to an unexpected
　* The application process for the contest is the same process you would follow for DreamTribe’s comic submissions.
　* When submitting, please check the ‘DreamTribe Guideline’("DreamTribe komikku sakuhin toukou flow setsumei").
　* Applications on the DreamTribe website are available in Japanese、English and simplified Chinese.

　* For further information on submissions and the voting process, please check the details on the DreamTribe website at the time of registration.

Warnings and Information Regarding the Handling of Copyrights:

- It is possible for one person to submit more than one piece of work; however, please remember to keep in mind that each piece should be an original work of art.
- Please refrain from submitting any other forms of derivative characters or works (fan-fiction, etc.).
- At the discretion of the organizers, any content contrary to the spirit of the contest will not be published. This may include: obscenity, violence, promoting discrimination, slander, etc.
- Applicants maintain full copyrights over their submitted pieces of work and are responsible for ensuring their works do not infringe upon the rights or interests of third parties.
- The copyrights of submitted works belong to their respective artists. However, please note that DreamTibe, Kitakyushu Manga Museum, and asianbeat (Fukuoka Prefecture) reserve the right to use your work free-of-charge for the following purposes:
　- Publication on the DreamTribe, Kitakyushu Manga Museum, and asianbeat (Fukuoka Prefecture) websites.
　- Promotional work conducted by DreamTribe, Kitakyushu Manga Museum and asianbeat (Fukuoka Prefecture).
　- Publication across various media for use in the promotion and advertisement of this contest, as well as in related projects and campaigns.
- Should it be determined that there are no suitable entries to award the Grand Prize or Runner-up, there will be not be any winners selected for those categories.
- In accordance with the laws and regulations regarding the handling of personal information and protection of privacy, each applicant’s personal information will be treated with confidentiality.

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