Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to the World Knowledge Championships (WKC).
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of the WKC website, mobile applications, online competitions, digital platforms, television competitions, streaming events, social media activities and all services operated by or on behalf of the World Knowledge Championships.
By registering, accessing or using any WKC services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the WKC platform.
2. Definitions
For these Terms:
- "WKC" means the World Knowledge Championships together with its owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, authorised representatives and licensed operators.
- "Platform" means the WKC website, mobile applications, television competitions, streaming services and associated digital systems.
- "Player" means any registered or unregistered user participating in WKC activities.
- "Competition" means any WKC challenge, championship, tournament, quiz or event.
- "Content" includes questions, answers, graphics, logos, software, videos, databases, rankings, certificates and all intellectual property displayed on the Platform.
3. Eligibility
Players must:
- comply with the laws applicable in their jurisdiction;
- provide accurate registration information;
- use only one verified account unless expressly authorised;
- comply with these Terms at all times.
Players under the applicable age of majority in their country must obtain parental or legal guardian consent before participating where required by law.
4. Player Accounts
Players are responsible for:
- maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials;
- safeguarding passwords;
- ensuring all information remains accurate;
- notifying WKC immediately of unauthorised account use.
WKC reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts containing false, misleading or fraudulent information.
5. Fair Play
All competitions must be conducted honestly. Players must not:
- cheat;
- impersonate another person;
- use automated software or bots;
- use multiple accounts;
- manipulate rankings;
- interfere with WKC systems;
- exploit software vulnerabilities;
- collude with other players.
- disqualification;
- score cancellation;
- suspension;
- permanent account termination;
- withdrawal of titles, medals or certificates.
Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage may result in:
6. Competition Rules
All official competitions shall be governed by:
- WKC Editorial Standards;
- WKC Competition Rules;
- WKC Scoring Rules;
- WKC Classification Standards;
- additional rules published for specific competitions.
Where competition-specific rules differ from these Terms, the competition rules shall prevail for that event.
7. Scoring
Unless otherwise stated:
- each official challenge consists of 25 questions;
- each correct answer scores four marks;
- the maximum score is 100 marks.
WKC reserves the right to introduce different formats for special competitions provided such formats are published in advance.
8. Rankings
Rankings are generated using criteria established by WKC.
Rankings may include:
- national;
- continental;
- world;
- age-group;
- subject;
- championship;
- seasonal;
- all-time rankings.
Rankings may change as new results are recorded.
9. Certificates, Badges and Titles
Certificates, digital badges, medals, trophies, rankings and championship titles remain subject to verification.
WKC may revoke any recognition obtained through:
- fraud;
- cheating;
- technical manipulation;
- administrative error;
- breach of these Terms.
10. Prizes
Prize details shall be published separately for each competition.
WKC reserves the right to:
- verify eligibility;
- request proof of identity;
- withhold prizes pending investigation;
- substitute prizes where necessary;
- cancel prizes obtained improperly.
Players are responsible for any taxes arising under the laws of their jurisdiction.
11. Intellectual Property
All WKC intellectual property remains the exclusive property of WKC unless otherwise stated.
This includes:
- trademarks;
- logos;
- questions;
- databases;
- software;
- graphics;
- videos;
- rankings;
- certificates;
- publications;
- educational materials.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, translated, sold or modified without prior written permission.
12. User Content
Where players upload content, including comments, photographs or videos, they grant WKC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use such content for operating and promoting WKC.
Players warrant that they own or have permission to use any content submitted.
13. Privacy
WKC processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
By using WKC, players consent to the collection and processing of personal data necessary for:
- registration;
- competition administration;
- rankings;
- certificates;
- fraud prevention;
- customer support;
- legal compliance.
14. International Participation
WKC welcomes participants from all countries where participation is lawful.
Players are responsible for ensuring that participation complies with the laws applicable in their jurisdiction.
WKC does not guarantee that all competitions or prizes are available in every country.
15. Television and Media Rights
By participating in WKC events, players agree that WKC may record, photograph, broadcast and publish their participation for educational, promotional, archival and commercial purposes, subject to applicable law.
Where required by law, additional consent forms may be requested.
16. Code of Conduct
Players shall:
- respect other participants;
- avoid abusive language;
- avoid discrimination;
- avoid harassment;
- comply with moderator instructions;
- protect the integrity of competitions.
WKC may remove any participant engaging in inappropriate behaviour.
17. Account Suspension
WKC may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- breach of these Terms;
- suspected fraud;
- security concerns;
- prolonged inactivity;
- legal obligations;
- misuse of the Platform.
18. Disclaimers
While WKC seeks to maintain accurate information and reliable systems, it does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.
Technical failures, internet interruptions, software issues or events beyond WKC's reasonable control may affect participation.
WKC reserves the right to postpone, cancel or modify competitions where necessary.
19. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WKC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or special losses arising from use of the Platform.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law.
20. Force Majeure
WKC shall not be responsible for delays or failures resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including:
- natural disasters;
- war;
- terrorism;
- pandemics;
- internet failures;
- government restrictions;
- power outages;
- cyberattacks.
21. Modifications
WKC may amend these Terms periodically.
Updated versions shall be published on the official website.
Continued use of the Platform after publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
22. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the law specified in the official WKC legal entity's governing documents, subject to any mandatory consumer protection laws applicable in the participant's jurisdiction.
23. Dispute Resolution
WKC encourages disputes to be resolved amicably through its internal complaints procedure.
If unresolved, disputes shall be handled in accordance with the dispute resolution mechanism specified by WKC and any applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms restricts statutory rights that cannot legally be excluded.
24. Termination
Players may close their accounts at any time.
Termination does not affect obligations accrued before termination.
Certain provisions, including intellectual property, limitation of liability and dispute resolution, shall survive termination.
25. Contact
Official correspondence regarding these Terms should be directed through the contact details published on the official WKC website.
The abridged forms of the following have been provided below.
- Privacy Policy – Explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected.
- Competition Rules & Regulations – Defines how WKC competitions are conducted.
- Code of Conduct & Fair Play Policy – Sets behavioural standards and anti-cheating rules.
- Cookie Policy – Explains cookie use and user choices where applicable.
- Complaints & Appeals Procedure – Explains how players can raise concerns about technical issues, scoring, disciplinary decisions or other matters, and how WKC will handle them.
Players and other individuals are advised to read the full versions if there are needs for them.