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This FAQ section serves as a quick reference for the website. Although a major portion covers information already mentioned throughout the site, you will also find some other content that will hopefully answer some questions you may have. We hope that you will find it helpful in your overall search.
1. What is the minimum age requirement to participate in the competition?
You must be at least 18 years of age or older, or the minimum required age in your community to view this Website or any adult oriented websites.
2. I forgot my username or password. How can I get a new one assigned?
If you forgot your username, click the “forgot your password?” link in the [login] page and the system will prompt for your email address to send you your username and password.
3. The system is not accepting my correct username and password?
If you are certainly sure that you are using the correct username and password and the system is not accepting them, check if you are using the correct capitalization as these fields are case-sensitive. Another reason for this occurrence might happen during data maintenance, when we are updating or upgrading our system. In this case, you just have to wait a little while and try to access our system again. If this problem could not be resolved with the above solutions, please contact our tech support staff: contact
4. Why am I not receiving all my emails from Erotic Signature?
Email from this system may initially be blocked by SPAM filters. Please check your SPAM folders for missed emails, and make sure to add us in your acceptable email list. Please include the followings:
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- to your "safe lists".
5. Can I still register on the site if I am not entering the competition?
Of course, please register for your free membership via the COMMUNITY section on our website. This site is for both artists and those who love and appreciate erotic art. Besides, you would want to show your support and not miss these future masters in the making.
6. How do I enter the competition?
To enter this competition, fill out the online application form by first clicking on any of the ENTER THE COMPETITION links or banners all throughout the site, and proceeding with the online application’s instructions. Alternatively, you can click on the mail-in application link at the bottom section of the Erotic Signature website to download and print the application form and mail it to us signed and with the payment.
7. How is the competition juried?
Whether you submit one, two or (the maximum) five images for our jury to decide upon, you have the chance to have all submissions included as each artwork is judged anonymously and on its own individual merit. Each juror will view every submission by you and award a high to low number score to each artwork. At the end of the competition, the scores of each juror will be added together for each of your submitted artwork, giving you a total. The highest totals in each category will be the winners. The percentage of entries in each category will correspond with the percentage of the highest scores selected for that respective category.
8. How many jurors are on the jury panel and what are their credentials?
Our panel of jurors consists of twelve (12) established masters in the field of erotic art; ranging from top curators of the world’s most prestigious erotic art museums, to master artists. Find out more about each juror by viewing their bios in the juror’s bios section on the website.
9. Are there any restrictions on the image sizes to be uploaded?
Uploaded images should in the following format:
10. My image is not a .jpg, how do I convert it?
To convert a picture into a JPG file, you can use various pictures editor software such as "Microsoft Paint" (accessible from the Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories). Open your picture and select "Save As" from the "File" menu. Select "JPEG" in the "Save as Type" menu. Your picture should now be saved as a JPG file and can be uploaded into EROTICSIGNATURE.COM database.
11. Can I send my original prints and will they be returned?
All entries for the competition are uploaded on-line by their respective artists. Entries mailed to 'Erotic Signature' will not be returned, so please, do not submit original artworks or any other materials to us for that matter.
12. What genres of artwork are allowed in the competition?
The five categories accepted for this competition are: Erotic Fine Art, Erotic Digital Art, Erotic Photography, Erotic Sculpture, and Mixed Media. A full description of each category can be found under the COMPETITION section on the website under 'Guidelines'.
13. Are there any restrictions on the nature of the artwork?
We have set very few parameters in this area, we want to encourage art expressing every sexuality and subject matter, heterosexual, gay and lesbian, transsexual, fetish and alternative lifestyles; however all work must not move outside of the boundaries of consenting sexuality. We will not tolerate any works that include references to minors or beastiality, or depict violence.
Living Artists Only: Although we do not have a time limit on the images being submitted into
the competition, the artist must be alive at the time of submission;
meaning a relative, agent, or heir is not allowed to enter artworks for
an artist who has already passed away.
14. What are the deadlines and other important dates for the competition
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February 15, 2009 - Deadline for all entries to be submitted into the competition
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February 22, 2009 - Winners are notified via email
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February 28, 2009 - Winners are posted on the site
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February 28, 2009 - Voting for the Viewer's Choice Award begins
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March 15, 2009 - Deadline to vote for the Viewer's Choice Award Winner
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March 22, 2009 - Viewer's Choice Award Winner is announced and posted on the site
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June 2009 - Release Date for "The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Vol. III)
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June 4 - 6, 2009 - South Florida's Annual Erotic Art Festival Weekend... Don't miss it!
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June - November 2009 - ARTundressed International Exhibition Tour (Dates and Cities TBA)
15. How many winners are chosen and what prizes are awarded to them?
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200 winners will be chosen and their work published in a high profile book titled: 'The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Vol. III'
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$5,000 Cash Grand Prize will be awarded to one (1) 'Master' Winner
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$1,000 cash will be awarded to each of the winners in each of the five (5) categories being represented in the competition.
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$1,000 cash will be awarded to our “Viewer’s Choice” winner
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Every winner will receive a free copy of the book, and allowed to purchase other copies at a wholesale price. (artists pay for shipping and handling fees)
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Your artwork featured in a six-month exhibition Tour in the USA and internationally
16. How will the competition winners be notified?
Only the winners will be notified by email, and their names and artworks titles published alongside one another on our website www.eroticsignature.com under the 'Winning Artists' section. So please, make sure that all your information on the site is current and accurate. If we cannot get in touch with you, we will have to give your spot to someone else.
17. If I am not a winner, will I be notified?
No, if you have not been selected for inclusion in the book by our judges or a money prize, you will not be notified.
18. What are the cities chosen for the Exhibition tour?
The release of the book in June 2009 will mark the launching of
the Exhibition Tour in Miami. We are now in the process of organizing
the tour and will have the final schedule posted by the end of the
competition.
19. What are the fees to enter the competition?
Artists are allowed to enter the competition just once (only 1
account or profile is allowed per individual) and submit up to 5 images
(max) at $20 per image until the deadline of February 15,
2009:
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1 image - $20 USD
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2 images - $40 USD
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3 images - $60 USD
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4 images - $80 USD
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5 images - $100 USD
Please Note: A small processing fee of $4.95 is added to
each individual transaction. This processing fee will appear as a
"Shipping" fee for all Paypal Transactions. There will be no further
fees for this competition after
your entry fees have been paid.
20. Do I have to upload all of my images at once?
No. You can select whatever number of images to enter in the
competition during initial registration, and later add more images
until you reach the maximum (5) allowed.
21. How many images can I enter in the competition?
A maximum of 5 artworks are allowed by any one
individual. Again, you have the opportunity to have all your entries
published if selected by the jury. You are only allowed one membership
account in this competition. Any person later found to have multiple
accounts will be immediately disqualified, without a refund of their
entry fees.
22. Do I have to upload all my entries at once?
No. You can choose to pay for up to the maximum 5 images when registering for the competition and upload them at anytime during the competition; but before the deadline for entries, of course. You can also pay for a single picture and later ‘upgrade your selection’ to upload an additional image or the maximum (5) allowed. However, the system requires all artists entering the competition to make an initial purchase at the time of their registration.
23. How do I upload my entries after my account has been created?
Click on the "Log In" link on the top left side on our main website (www.eroticsignature.com). Enter your email and password in the Login section for 'artists'. Once you've gained access to your profile page, you will see the number of images purchased and you can upload them by clicking on the respective "Prepare this Image" links.
24. How can I change or modify an image previously submitted?
Once an image is submitted into the competition, it cannot be changed, replaced or modified; only the image names and descriptions can be edited. However, you will be able to view all your submitted images when you access your personal profile. So, please be certain that you are 100% sure about your entries before you “submit” it into the competition. All submissions are final.
25. What if my picture is found inappropriate and was deleted?
If we decide that a picture is corrupted, inappropriate or violate our terms and/or policies, we will delete it from our database and allow the user to upload another image. In the case of the later two infractions, please do not re-submit the same image or you will not get another chance to upload and replace it again and lose the entry fee for that selection. If the picture fits our standards but only corrupted, make sure the picture is clean with the correct format, re-save and upload another copy of it, if possible. If the problem still exists, please contact our tech support staff: contact
26. What forms of payment are accepted?
Online applications accept debit and all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). We also accept the above major credit cards and Debit cards, checks, and money orders via mail as well. The mail-in application must accompany the entrants' full billing address and phone number as required on the entry and credit card approval forms, and it must be signed.
For mail-in applications, all checks must be made payable to:
Erotic Signature LLC
P.O. Box 014837
Miami, FL 33101
|| USA
International entrants may pay fees by or credit cards, international money order, money transfer (bank or Western Union), or a check in U.S. funds drafted from a U.S. bank.
27. How is customer information protected, and why is it safe to pay online?
When you place orders or access your account information, we make use of a secure server using 128 bit encryption. 128 bit encryption is the highest level of security available on the Internet. In addition we have an authorized Secure Server certificate from GeoTrust, a third party verification service. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. In addition, all of the customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized access.
28. What if I did not get a confirmation number?
Your transaction may be incomplete. Please contact us with the email address and name used to make the purchase.
29. Can I get a refund for my order?
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for purchases made via this website.
30. What should I do if I am disputing a charge?
If you feel you have been charged in error, please contact us for immediate assistance. Disputing the charge with your credit card company is time-consuming and unnecessary since most issues can easily be resolved with the help of our friendly support staff.
31. Do you still need help?
Contact our Support Staff who will promptly answer your questions and assist with any difficulties using our service.
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