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We agree that all critiques given
will be constructive in nature as positive comment is productive. We will
refrain from criticism unless specifically requested by an Applicant, and in
such instances, will remain positive where possible in an effort to promote
goodwill and advance the level of quality among Internet sites.
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We agree to allow eligibility to
all Applicants who meet the SET (posted online, written = set) Criteria of
any particular award. We agree to be uniform in our eligibility requirements
(Criteria) and will fairly evaluate all sites/pages meeting our Criteria
which are submitted by any Applicant. We further agree to clearly post these
Criteria.
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We agree not to discriminate on
grounds of race, gender, nation of origin, religion, profession, age, mental
or physical handicap, or any other reason which is not globally viewed as an
illegal trait or manner of conduct.
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We agree to set forth Awards
Criteria and to adhere to same. Proposed time frames for changes will be
posted for two (2) weeks prior to the final publishing of same with notices
posted on site so all potential Applicants can view and understand the
proposed changes.
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We agree to evaluate web sites
under the Criteria which was in place at the time of any and/or all
application/s. If changes are made to Criteria AFTER application/s is/are
received, the submitted site/s will be evaluated using the Criteria that was
in effect when Applicant/s initially submitted the site/s.
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We agree to immediately inform any
Criteria compliant Applicant in writing, of a 'Refrain to Evaluate' if it is
found that a Conflict of Interest would occur in evaluating their Web site -
e.g. Such may occur upon being requested to evaluate the Web site of a good
friend. We will offer such Applicant a choice of Evaluator taken from our
Membership Listing.
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We agree to maintain a
professional, friendly and positive manner in any and/or all correspondence
and/or communication held with any Applicant/s.
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We agree to evaluate all submitted
sites within four (4) weeks of receipt of submission. If this deadline
cannot be met, we agree to suspend submissions until we can again work
within this timeframe.
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We agree not to divulge any
information about any Applicant to persons, groups, or agencies not directly
connected to our Awards Programs, and only then for the purpose of
evaluating submissions and notifying winners. All information received from
Applicants via e-mail submissions or submission forms will be deemed
private.
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We agree to encourage and promote
the use of original material for Awards Programs Criteria and evaluation
processes. We agree to assist any person requesting advice concerning
ethical evaluation for and disbursement of awards. PLEASE NOTE: The Awards
Evaluation processes in use at A
Perfect World
are copyrighted material and written authorization is required for their
use.
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We agree to maintain any owned
individual web site/s that include Awards Program/s to a standard that meets
the Criteria of the Award/s given. In the case of any Award/s offered that
is/are OUTSIDE the main subject of our web site/s, any and/or all such web
site/s will be maintained to a high standard of integrity in all its/their
main areas.
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We agree to maximum dimensions of
Awards given in courtesy of web sites that will use them. If the maximum
dimensions cannot be adhered to then a text only link will be permitted for
graphics larger than maximum size. (Maximum size dimensions offered from
this web site are: no more than *200*
pixels Height and *200* pixels
Width.)
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We agree that there will be only
one obligation for winning Awards from this web site beyond meeting the
Criteria. It is not, and never will be, mandatory at this web site to sign a
Guest book or to join a mailing list. It is a requirement that any Awards
granted from this web site must be linked back to our web site in a method
that will be outlined in Award notification e-mails.
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We agree that we will not grant
Awards to, or in any other manner endorse or promote, any web site that
endorses, promotes or contains content which is considered globally to be
illegal or discriminatory whether same be against human or wildlife.
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We agree that we will not accept
favors of any sort in exchange for preferential treatment of submissions. We
will at all times maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity.
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We agree that we will take all
measures necessary to maintain the honor and integrity of our Awards
Programs.
