CONTEST RULES & TERMS
Welcome to the official rules of the International Superhero Fetish Contest.
By applying as a contestant, you must read these Terms carefully. Submitting your application means that you fully agree to the following rules and conditions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Candidates must not be a board member of any fetish association or a titleholder (national or international) during the current year.
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Candidates must have no criminal record.
ACCREDITATION & ACCESS
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A Day Festival Pass will be provided for the days of Friday 06 et Saturday 07 March 2026. Tickets for the night parties are aviable on:
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https://beyonddarklands2026.eventsquare.store/en/96ip09r3pzdw/suno4hzzcity/
CONTEST STRUCTURE
The contest is held over two days:
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Friday: 3 group challenges + individual performances.
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Saturday: Final show and winner announcement.
JUDGING PANEL
The jury will consist of 4 to 8 members, selected by the organizers.
SCORING SYSTEM
The scoring is divided into three parts:
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Online voting – 10% of the total score
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Judges' evaluation – 60%, based on:
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Candidate interviews
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Presentation video
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Individual performance
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Public vote – 30%
INTERVIEWS
Due to limited time during Darklands, interviews may be held online prior to the event. Each candidate will have approximately 20 minutes with the judges.
DIGITALS MATERIALS
We will provide technical specifications (for photos, videos, etc.) once confirmed by Darklands.
As a general rule:
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All required material must be submitted no later than January 31 (subject to change).
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES
Please respect the following guidelines:
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No gunge, slime, or liquid substances are allowed — there is no time to clean the stage between acts.
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Judges are not allowed to participate in any part of the candidate’s act (on stage, voice-over, or otherwise).
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Rehearsals are not guaranteed. We will do our best to test music and video in the morning, but we recommend you come fully prepared and bring backups of your files.
PRIVACY & MEDIA RELEASE
By applying, candidates authorize the organization to record, photograph and use their image, likeness, and performance for promotional, archival, and social media purposes, without additional compensation.
EXCLUSION POLICY
The organization reserves the right to refuse or revoke participation if a candidate:
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provides false information,
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engages in discriminatory, offensive, or dangerous behavior,
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or fails to comply with the contest rules.
WINNER’S COMMITMETS
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The winner agrees to represent the title for one year, maintaining respectful behavior and collaborating with the organization on promotional activities (events, interviews, social media).
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If the winner is unable or unwilling to fulfill these commitments, the organization reserves the right to transfer the title to the runner-up.
FINAL NOTES
By submitting your application, you confirm that:
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You have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions outlined above.
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You understand that the organization is not responsible for any damage or incidents caused by your actions or misconduct.
