Comprehensive Rules
1. Only one entry per category per company.

2. Due to restricted display space, entries will be limited and selected at the discretion of the WBC Competition Officials.

3. Only Qualatex latex and Microfoil balloons may be used in any WBC competition. The use of any other brand of balloon will result in disqualification.

4. Failure to adhere to preconstruction guidelines will result in a loss of points or disqualification.

5. Failure to adhere to time limits and deadlines will result in a loss of points or disqualification. In the event that a competitor or competitors are asked to take time out from competing to work with the media or perform other promotional activities, they may be given make-up time to work on their entries at the discretion of the WBC Competition Officials.

6. Failure to follow any of the Specific Set-up Guidelines may result in a loss of points or disqualification.

7. Upon registering to compete, applicants automatically agree to allow photography and media broadcast of their entry. Pioneer Balloon Company, “Balloon Images” magazine, “Balloon Magic - The Magazine,” qualatex.com, and the general press will be allowed to reproduce these photographs in any materials. Photographs taken by any of the above remain the sole property of the user.

8. The WBC reserves the right to display each entry at its discretion. All entries are the property of the competitors. Competitors are responsible for the daily upkeep and disposal of their entries. See Specific Set-up Guidelines under each category for removal dates and times.

9. The WBC is not responsible for any loss or damage to entries. Items of great personal value should not be used in entries.

10. It is the responsibility of the competitor to obtain the proper permission from the licensor(s) for copyrighted characters. NOTE: If you are unclear as to what items are licensed and what may or may not be an accepted competition entry, please contact us for more information.

11. The WBC reserves the right to change or reduce the number and/or amount of prizes and awards given in any category at its discretion.