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Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before participating in FACEx. Your participation constitutes acceptance of all conditions outlined below.

Last Updated December 07, 2025

1. General Overview

FACEx Talk Show

The World's 1st Public Talk Show for students. An international public-speaking championship organised by FACE World Leadership School, Kerala, India.

Theme: "Speak for Tomorrow"Identify Young Changemakers
1.4 Agreement: By registering, participants and parents agree to abide by all terms, rules, timelines, and decisions.

2. Eligibility

Global Entry

Grades 8 - 12

Open to all students globally

Format

Individual

No team entries allowed

2.2 Kerala Region Exception Rule

Classes 11 & 12Exclusively for FACE World Leadership School students.
Classes 8, 9, & 10Open to students from other Kerala schools.
Required Verification
  • Valid School ID Card (Name, Class, School Name)
  • Bonafide Certificate (May be required for authentication)

3. Registration

₹200 / participant

3.2 Registration Fee

Strict Policy

Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance.

Official platform only Confirmed after payment False info = Disqualification

4. Themes

Focus Area

"Speak For Tomorrow"

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Leadership & Public Policy

Innovation & Future Technology

Social Impact & Community Development

Global Citizenship & Peacebuilding

5. Structure & State Level

Stage 1

State (Kerala)

Offline

Stage 2

National

Virtual/Offline

Stage 3

International

Dubai

5.3 Kerala State Selection

NO STATE CHAMPIONS

Top 10 HS + Top 10 HSS (FACE)

₹11,111

Selected to National Round

Next 10 HS + Next 10 HSS

Qualification

Advance without cash prize

Total Advancing: 40 Students (20 HS + 20 HSS)

Prize Eligibility: Released ONLY after verified participation in National Round. Failure to attend = Cancelled.

Replacement: Slots offered to waiting list if qualified participants fail to attend. (Privilege only, no prize transfer).

6. National Level

6.1 Combined Category

Classes 8-12 compete together

NO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Top 10 Students

₹22,222

Each Qualify to Int'l Round

Next 10 Students

Qualify to International Round (No prize money)

Total 20 advancing to Dubai
Conditions
  • •Prize Release: Only after verified participation in Int'l Grand Finale.
  • •Replacement: Waiting list gets participation slot (no prize transfer).
  • •Exception: Only for verified medical/travel emergencies (Committee discretion).

7. International Grand Finale

Dubai, UAE

Physical Event • Combined Category (8-12)

2nd Position

₹75,000

1st Position

₹1,00,000

3rd Position

₹50,000

Strict Condition: Final awards are granted only after active participation in the Finale. Failure to attend (without official exemption like hospitalization/natural disaster) disqualifies the participant from receiving any prize.

8. Video Submission Rules

8.1 Preliminary Video

Required for all participants worldwide

3-5 MINSNo Late Submissions

8.6 Mandatory Topic

"My Role Model"

Speak about someone who truly inspires you, focusing on personal impact and originality.

Disqualification: Plagiarism, AI-generated voice, or copied content.
Finalists may be asked to re-record/refine content during mentorship.

9. Judging Criteria

Evaluation Metrics

Judges' decision is final & binding

Clarity of speech

Relevance to theme

Originality of ideas

Structure & delivery

Stage presence & confidence

Attire & etiquette

Language quality (English only)

10. Mentorship & Training

Training Protocol

  • 10.1

    Finalists receive dedicated training sessions from assigned mentors.

  • 10.2

    Attendance in mentorship sessions is mandatory to remain eligible.

  • 10.3

    Finalists representing schools must attend practice schedules as communicated.

11. Conduct & Discipline

Zero Tolerance Policy

Any abusive behavior, misrepresentation, or attempt to influence judges will result in immediate removal.

Students must maintain respectful conduct online and offline.
Parents and institutions are expected to cooperate fully.

12. Media & Rights

Content Publication

Profile videos and final speeches will be published on YouTube and other media platforms.

Ownership

Organisers hold all rights to event recordings.

Consent: Participants consent to FACEx using materials for educational & promotional purposes.

13. Certificates & Awards

All Participants

Dual Certificates

Issued to every participant.

Finalists

Physical Mementos

Exclusive for finalists.

Note: Awards are processed only after verification of winner details.

14. Changes & Discretion

  • Modifications

    Organisers reserve the right to modify dates, rules, or format if required.

  • Final Decision

    All decisions by the FACEx committee are final.

15. Acceptance

Agreement

By registering, participants and parents confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted all Terms & Conditions.

Important Notice

These terms and conditions are subject to change. Participants will be notified of any significant updates. For questions or clarifications, please contact the FACEx organizing committee through official channels.