Contest basics
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- What is a design contest?
- How do I take part in a design contest?
- What are the rules and expectations for participating in contests?
- Design originality policy for contest entries
- Policy for stock images, CAD blocks, 3D models, placeholders, textures, and licensed design content
- Where can I find open contests?
- How do I submit my design entry into a contest?
- What are tips and tricks for winning design contests?
- How are "prepaid" and "payment pending" contests different?
- Important advice for "payment pending" contests
- What are blind, private, and invite-only contests?
- A contest that I participated in is missing. Where can I find it?
- Are contests only for US-based designers?
- Do I have to pay to enter a design contest?
- Is there a limit to the number of designs that I can submit on a contest?
- Do I need to use a specific CAD software my design entry?
- Am I guaranteed to get paid?
- Why was a contest closed early?
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- How do I contact a client?
- Can the client ask for the CAD files before the contest has ended?
- Can I email the designs to a client after the contest is finished?
- Can I submit a design entry after a contest has ended?
- Policy for stock images, CAD blocks, 3D models, placeholders, textures, and licensed design content
- Can I privately submit an entry for a contest?
- Can I submit a hidden design entry?
- I'm having problems uploading my design entry. What should I do?
- How do I edit my design entry?
- How do I withdraw my design entry?
- Why are my entries taking so long to show up?
- How do I submit my design entry into a contest?
- Why was my design entry declined or receive a low star-rating?
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- How do I know if I won a contest?
- Can a client pick more than one winner?
- I'm a contest finalist – what does that mean?
- How long will it take for the client to choose a winner?
- Why is the client taking a long time to award the prize?
- Can clients extend the end date for a contest?
- What happens if the client doesn't pick a winner?
- The client promised me the prize, but it was given to another designer. What can I do?
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