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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to The Great Indian Debate. By submitting your application and paying the evaluation fee, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. The Application & Scrutiny Fee

  • Service Definition: The ₹300 payment is a one-time Editorial Scrutiny & Evaluation Fee.

  • Non-Refundable Nature: This fee covers the administrative and labor costs required for our team to review your 60-second video, background, and social media presence.

  • No Guarantee of Selection: Payment of the fee initiates the review process but does not guarantee a seat in the final recorded debate.

2. The 3-Step Selection Process

To ensure a high-standard broadcast, we follow a merit-based selection funnel:

  1. Stage 1 (Digital Submission): All paid applicants are reviewed by our editorial team.

  2. Stage 2 (Shortlist): A maximum of 10 applicants are shortlisted for a virtual pre-debate vetting round based on articulation and logical reasoning.

  3. Stage 3 (The Live Chair): 3 finalists are selected to participate in the studio recording.

3. Media Release & Content Rights

  • Likeness Usage: By submitting your video, you grant The Great Indian Debate the irrevocable, worldwide right to use your name, voice, and likeness in all media formats, including Instagram Reels, YouTube, and promotional advertisements.

  • Ownership: All footage recorded during the pre-debate and final studio sessions remains the exclusive intellectual property of the production.

4. Participant Code of Conduct

  • Articulate Discourse: Participants are expected to maintain a high standard of logical and respectful debate.

  • Prohibited Content: Any form of hate speech, personal insults, or violation of Indian Social Media Intermediate Guidelines will result in immediate disqualification without a refund.

  • Authenticity: You confirm that the opinions expressed in your submission are your own and that you are at least 18 years of age.

5. Logistics & Liability

  • Travel & Accommodation: Unless explicitly stated in a formal invitation, all travel to the recording studio is the responsibility of the participant.

  • Technical Issues: The production is not responsible for applications not received due to technical failures, incorrect UPI transaction IDs, or corrupted video uploads.

 

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