Terms and conditions

The Longitude Prize on Dementia (the “Prize”) is run by Nesta (“Nesta”), working with Alzheimer’s Society and Innovate UK (the “Funders”). Please read these terms and conditions and all additional information on the Prize website carefully before registering or submitting an application to the Prize. By registering or submitting an entry, you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you are registering or submitting an entry on behalf of one or more organisations or a team, you undertake to Nesta that you have the authority to bind each of them and that you will be responsible for ensuring that they comply. References to “we”, “us” and “our” in these Terms and Conditions are references to Nesta. Please note that Prize participants may be required to sign terms and conditions with relevant delivery partners, as required from time to time, in order to access or use certain additional  services.

1. Participating in the Prize

1.1 These terms and conditions apply to you and to any partners in relation to your application to and participation in the Prize. All application information is available at dementia.longitudeprize.org. 

1.2 To enter the Prize, you can register and submit an entry during the relevant notified periods. Applications to the Prize and all information relating to your entry must be in English, must be legible and complete, and must comply with all applicable provisions on the Prize website and these terms and conditions. Please see the detailed timetable included on the Prize website for further details. 

1.3 Late applications will not be accepted and Nesta is not responsible for applications which are lost, damaged or late due to computer, network or telecommunications failure or  third party telephone or data networks. 

1.4 Applications will be assessed on submission against the eligibility requirements to enter and judging criteria set out on the Prize website and must continue to meet the eligibility requirements at all stages throughout the Prize. Nesta’s decision about eligibility and shortlisting, the Judges’ decision on selection of the discovery awards, finalists, and the Prize awards (including in each case the validity of any claims and data submitted) is final. Nesta reserves the right to choose the discovery award based on the budget description, as outlined in the application. This is to ensure costs submitted are reasonable.

1.5 the Prize is open to individuals and organisations (as defined in the eligibility requirements for the Prize).

1.6 Nesta shall have sole discretion in assessing the eligibility of the applicant both at the application stage and throughout the Prize. The lead organisation shall be responsible for making sure all joint applicants are aware of and comply with these terms and conditions and all relevant application information on the Prize website. The amount of Prize Awards distributed as part of the Prize will remain the same regardless of the size of any partnerships.

1.7 We will use the contact details provided to contact you about the Prize. All communication between us about the Prize shall be provided in English. If you do not respond to any communication within 14 days, we may at our sole discretion treat you (and your organisation or team, if applicable) as having withdrawn from the Prize and, where relevant, select an alternative entry in your place.

1.8 Employees of Nesta (or any company within the same group), the Funders and other individuals working on the project, and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter. Unless otherwise stated, you must bear all your costs of entering and participating in the Prize.

1.9 As a part of your application, you are asked to identify one individual as team leader from the lead organisation. The team leader is responsible for making sure that all other members are aware of and comply with these terms and conditions and all relevant application information on the Prize website. You must notify us in writing if the team leader changes, and provide us with up to date contact details.

1.10 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to refuse any entry, and to make no award if none of the entries meet our required standards. We may vary the form or substance of the Prize (including deadlines, event dates, and the number of entries selected for each phase) as we deem appropriate in the circumstances. We may suspend or withdraw the Prize if funding from any Funder is withdrawn or in our reasonable opinion we feel that the Prize will no longer achieve its aims. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to remove you from the Prize if you do not comply with these terms & conditions, if you cheat or behave in a way which is disruptive, inappropriate, or potentially dangerous, or if you fail to participate fully or do anything which may damage the reputation of any of Nesta, the Funders or the Prize partners. Please notify us in writing if you decide to withdraw from the Prize for any reason.

1.11 We reserve the right to vary the form or substance of the Prize (including without limitation the information on the Prize website, the criteria and requirements for success, these terms and conditions and any deadlines) as we deem appropriate in the circumstances, taking into account the aims of the Prize. If you are not happy with the changes, you should withdraw from the Prize; your continued participation will indicate your agreement to all and any changes.

1.12 We also reserve the right at our sole discretion to suspend or terminate the Prize if:

1.12.1 funding for the Prize is reduced materially or withdrawn; 

1.12.2 we determine in our reasonable opinion that the Prize will no longer achieve its aims or is no longer relevant or useful; or

1.12.3 there are changes or developments outside our control that affect the Prize

1.13 No compensation will be paid to participants if the Prize is changed, suspended or terminated by us in accordance with these terms and conditions.

2. Your promises to us

2.1 To participate in the Prize, you represent and warrant, and shall ensure that:

2.1.1 each Participant member satisfies the relevant eligibility requirements to enter the Prize;

2.1.2 all information submitted by you is true, accurate and complete. We reserve the right to ask for additional evidence of claims made by you, to validate claims by any means we see fit, and/or to reject claims at our sole discretion;

2.1.3 each Participant shall provide promptly any additional information we reasonably request, and shall participate promptly in the assessment, testing, challenges and presentations required as part of the Prize;

2.1.4 each Participant has, or shall timely obtain, all authorisations, consents and permissions necessary to submit your entry, carry out your proposal, and comply with these terms & conditions;

2.1.5 your entry does not and will not infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or other third-party rights, or breach any contractual obligation (specifically, though without limitation, please see Clause 4 below). We may withdraw your entry if we receive notice that your entry infringes or misappropriate any third-party rights, or breaches any contractual obligations;

2.1.6 each Participant shall make no attempt to undermine the Prize, cheat, or behave in any way which is in our reasonable opinion unfair, disruptive, inappropriate or potentially dangerous, or which damages or may damage the reputation of the Prize or of any Partner;

2.1.7 each Participant shall always act lawfully, ethically, and in good faith and comply with the rules of the Prize and any relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice; and

2.1.8 each Participant shall comply with our reasonable instructions while participating in the Prize, including in relation to health, safety, and security.

2.2 You agree that if we determine that any of the above has been violated, we may at our sole discretion withdraw your entry, and/or rescind or recover any prizes awarded to you.

3. Information and Publicity

3.1 We will use the information which you provide, including personal details of you and your team members, to process your entry to the Prize, to administer the Prize, to let you know about other Nesta events and activities or to evaluate the Prize. We may share it with our partners and anyone helping us to run the Prize, subject to appropriate obligations of confidentiality and data protection. We will only share personal details of team members under the age of 18 with partners and contractors, as necessary, for administration of the Prize subject to appropriate obligations of confidentiality and any relevant data protection regime. Some of these organisations may process your information outside of the UK. For more information on how we use your personal data please see our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Nesta and our partners may carry out publicity and promotion for the Prize and publish our research and evaluation in relation to the Prize. You agree that your organisation will participate in publicity for the Prize and you consent to the use of your organisation’s name, logo, a summary of your proposal, and photographs/recordings of your organisation’s participation in the Prize in promotion and publications in any media and online.  Any public statements made by a shortlisted entrant or winner in relation to the Prize during the Prize and for the following calendar year must acknowledge the support of Nesta and our partners and must be approved by Nesta in advance.

4. Exclusion and Limitation of Liability

4.1 To the extent permitted by applicable law, Nesta excludes all liability for any direct or indirect loss or liability, costs, claims, taxes, charges or expenses arising from your participation in the Prize or your reliance on statements made or advice given by us, our partners or contractors. If you submit any materials or items as part of your entry to the Prize, this is at your own risk. Nesta gives no undertakings to keep safely, maintain or return any materials or items.

4.2 Without prejudice to Clause 4.1, our maximum liability to you in connection with the Prize (if any) is limited to £500. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation made by us or our partners.

5. Force Majeure

5.1 Neither Nesta nor its partners shall be in breach of these terms and conditions, nor liable for any delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations pursuant to these terms and conditions if such delay or failure results from events, circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

6.1 These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

6.2 Nesta, a company limited by guarantee with number 7706036 and registered charity with charity number 1144091. Registered address: 58 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DS