Photo Contest Terms and Conditions
The North Bergen Purr 2026 Calendar Photo Contest is organized and sponsored by North Bergen Purr, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. This contest is not affiliated with or sponsored by Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or any other company or platform.
2. Eligibility
Open to individuals 18 years of age or older.
By entering, participants confirm they are 18+.
North Bergen Purr reserves the right to verify eligibility and disqualify anyone for unfair conduct, cheating, or violation of rules.
3. Contest Period
Entries open: October 1, 2025
Voting closes: October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
4. Entries
Submit entries at: http://gogophotocontest.com/NorthBergenPurr
Each entry requires a $10 donation.
You may enter multiple photos.
Entrants are encouraged to promote their entries via email, word of mouth, and social media.
Photos must be your own, and by entering you confirm you own the rights.
By submitting, you grant North Bergen Purr a royalty-free, perpetual license to use the images for fundraising, marketing, calendars, and related purposes.
5. Voting
Votes are cast through the contest website.
Each vote requires a $1 donation.
Voters may cast as many votes as they like.
6. Photo Requirements
Photos should be at least 2016 x 3040 pixels at 300 dpi for print quality.
If a winning image does not meet quality standards, we may request a higher-resolution version.
7. Ethics
Photos must show animals treated with respect and dignity. No photo that depicts harm, distress, or unsafe conditions will be accepted.
8. Contest Fees & Donations
All entry fees and votes are considered donations to North Bergen Purr.
Donations are non-refundable and tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law (check with your tax advisor).
No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.
9. Personal Data
Entry requires providing a name and email address.
By entering, you consent to receive communications about this contest and other updates from North Bergen Purr.
Your information will never be sold or shared.
10. Liability & Fair Play
By entering, you agree to hold North Bergen Purr, its volunteers, and affiliates harmless from any claims related to your participation.
Entries must not contain viruses, offensive material, or violate any laws or third-party rights.
The contest is void where prohibited.
11. Winners & Prizes
Winners will be notified by email or phone within 30 business days of contest close.
Winners must confirm eligibility to claim their prize. Failure to respond within 48 hours may result in forfeiture.
Prizes are as described on the contest page (calendar placement and, for the grand prize winner, a Disney-style pet portrait + merchandise).
The Top 11 vote recipients & Judge's choice winner will be featured in the 2026 calendar, with month placement chosen in order of ranking.
12. Use of Name & Likeness
By participating, entrants grant North Bergen Purr permission to use their name, pet’s name, photo, and likeness in promotional materials, online platforms, and media coverage, without additional compensation (unless prohibited by law).