PetStar Ultimate App Icon Design Contest
Official Rules for PetStar App Icon Design Contest
Contest Overview
PetStar is hosting a global design contest to create an app icon for our upcoming mobile application, launching in 2025. The winning design will be featured on the PetStar app across iOS and Android platforms, and the winner will receive 333,333 $PET tokens as a prize. The contest runs from June 7, 2025, to July 2, 2025.
Eligibility
Participants: Open to individuals worldwide, aged 18 or older as of June 7, 2025.
Exclusions: Employees, contractors, or immediate family members of PetStar or its affiliates are not eligible.
Account Requirement: Participants must have an active X account to submit entries and be contactable via direct message (DM).
Submission Guidelines
Design Brief:
The icon must feature a 3D pet paw print, a subtle blockchain chain accent, and a light brown-to-gold gradient background (circular shape).
Use PetStar’s brand colors: brown (#8B4513), gold (#FFD700), white (#FFFFFF), gradient from light brown (#D2B48C) to gold (#FFD700).
The design should be modern, minimalist, and scalable for app store visibility (clear at small sizes, e.g., 48x48 pixels).
Format:
Submit in PNG format, 1024x1024 pixels (iOS app icon standard).
Ensure a transparent background for the circular icon shape (iOS applies rounded corners automatically).
Include a 20% margin around critical elements to accommodate Android adaptive icon masks.
How to Submit:
Send your design via direct message (DM) to @PetStar_io on X.
Include your full name, email address, and wallet address (Solana) in the DM.
Submit via the guidance at the footer of the official website homepage.
Submission deadline: July 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST.
Entry Limit:
One submission per participant. Multiple entries will disqualify all submissions from that participant.
Originality:
Designs must be original and not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights. Participants are responsible for ensuring their work is free of legal claims.
Judging Criteria
Creativity (30%): How uniquely the design interprets the brief while maintaining a modern, engaging style.
Brand Alignment (30%): Adherence to PetToken’s design brief (paw print, blockchain chain, color scheme) and overall branding.
App Store Suitability (20%): Clarity and visibility at small sizes (e.g., 180x180 pixels on iOS home screen, 192x192 on Android), ensuring the icon stands out against varied backgrounds.
Technical Quality (20%): Clean execution, proper resolution (1024x1024), and compatibility with app store guidelines (e.g., no critical elements near edges).
Selection Process
Initial Review: The PetStar team will review all submissions to ensure they meet the guidelines and eligibility criteria. Non-compliant entries will be disqualified.
Shortlisting: By July 3, 2025, the team will select the top 5 designs based on the judging criteria.
Community Vote: From July 4 to July 6, 2025, the top 5 designs will be posted on X (@PetStar_io ) for a public poll. Community members can vote once per X account; votes are weighted equally regardless of $PET holdings.
Final Decision: The PetStar team will combine community votes (50%) with their own scoring (50%) to determine the winner. In case of a tie, the team’s score will be the deciding factor.
Winner Announcement: The winner will be announced on X on July 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST.
Prize Details
Reward: The winner will receive 333,333 $PET tokens.
Distribution: Tokens will be sent to the winner’s provided Solana-compatible wallet address via smart contract within 7 days of the announcement (by July 14, 2025).
Tax Responsibility: Winners are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with receiving the prize, per their local laws.
Wallet Requirement: Winners must provide a valid Solana wallet address to receive the prize. Failure to provide a working address within 48 hours of notification will result in forfeiture of the prize, and the runner-up will be selected.
Intellectual Property
Ownership: By submitting an entry, participants grant PetStar full, perpetual, royalty-free rights to use, modify, and distribute the design for any purpose (e.g., app icon, marketing materials).
Winner’s Rights: The winner retains portfolio rights to display the design but cannot sell or license it to third parties.
Credit: The winner will be credited on petstar.io and X posts featuring the icon (e.g., “App icon designed by @[winner]”).
Disqualification
Non-Compliance: Entries that violate the submission guidelines, contain inappropriate content, or infringe on third-party rights will be disqualified.
Fraudulent Activity: Any attempt to manipulate the community vote (e.g., using bots, fake accounts) will result in disqualification. PetStar reserves the right to verify voter authenticity.
No Response: If the winner does not respond to the notification DM within 48 hours, the prize will be awarded to the runner-up.
General Terms
Right to Cancel: PetStar reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest at any time due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., legal issues, technical failures). Participants will be notified via X.
No Liability: PetStar is not liable for any technical issues (e.g., X DM failures, wallet transaction delays) or disputes arising from the contest.
Disputes: All decisions by PetStar are final. Disputes will be resolved at PetStar’s discretion, in accordance with applicable laws.
Contact: For questions, contact info@petstar.io or DM @PetStar_io on X.
Timeline Summary
Contest Period: June 7, 2025, to July 2, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.
Shortlist Announcement: July 3, 2025, on X (@PetStar_io ).
Community Voting: July 4, 2025, to July 6, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.
Winner Announcement: July 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST on X.
Prize Distribution: By July 14, 2025, via smart contract to the winner’s wallet.
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