Terms of service.

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Berlin International Pictures Awards ("BIPA," "we," "us"). By accessing or using our website (www.bipawards.de), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully.

1. Intellectual Property Rights All content present on this website, including but not limited to the BIPA logo, text, graphics, images, design elements, and underlying code, is the exclusive property of BIPA or its content suppliers and is protected by German and international copyright laws. You are prohibited from copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, displaying, or transmitting any part of this website's content for any commercial or public purpose without our express prior written consent.

2. Permitted Use You are granted a limited license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of this website. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the site or its contents. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.

3. Links to Third-Party Submission Platforms This website contains links to external, third-party submission platforms, primarily Festhome and FilmFreeway. These links are provided solely as a convenience to facilitate the submission process for our awards. BIPA has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of these external platforms is subject to their respective terms and policies.

4. Distinction Between Website Terms and Festival Rules Please be aware that these Terms of Use govern your use of the website www.bipawards.de itself. The specific rules, regulations, eligibility criteria, fees, judging processes, and awards pertaining to the Berlin International Pictures Awards competition are detailed separately on our "Info" page and on our official listings on the Festhome and FilmFreeway platforms. Submission to the festival constitutes acceptance of those specific festival rules.

5. Disclaimers This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. BIPA does not warrant that the website will operate error-free or that the website and its server are free of computer viruses or other harmful mechanisms. We strive to provide accurate information but do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the content.

6. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BIPA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the website.

7. Changes to Terms BIPA reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

8. Governing Law These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Berlin, Germany for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.

9. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: info@bipawards.de