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•    Upon submission of the registration, members and participants acknowledge that they fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the competition, and undertake to strictly abide by them.
•   All updates to regulations, rules, event details, and requirements, as well as competition-related announcements, will be published on the Association's website without further notice.
•   Regarding all regulations, rules, and information related to the event, the English version is for reference only; the Chinese version shall prevail in the event of any interpretation.
•   All content and announcements regarding the competition published on the Association's website constitute part of the competition rules; the Association will not individually notify participants of each notice or announcement, and it is the responsibility of participants to check for updates themselves.
•   To avoid administrative confusion or errors, participants are responsible for ensuring that the information provided is complete, accurate, and in compliance with the competition regulations and the specific rules of each event.
•   The Association is not responsible for verifying whether the registration details provided by participants meet the eligibility criteria.
•   Any participant who fails to meet the eligibility criteria, does not comply with the Association's requirements, or violates the rules—whether before or after the competition—may be disqualified without prior notice and will not be entitled to a refund of the entry fee.

Classification of competition categories (Preschool / Primary / Secondary):
For individual events, the category is determined by the participant's grade level.
For ensemble events involving members across different grade levels, the category is determined by the highest grade level among the team members.
Grade levels are calculated based on the competition registration deadline.

The following are important member contact details required for the competition or information that needs to be updated annually; please ensure you review and update these in "My Profile" before registering:
1. Mailing address
2. Email address
3. Contact number
4. School (please remember to update this when transferring schools or advancing to secondary school)

For solo categories, the performance time limit begins when the contestant takes the stage and a bell signals the start; a bell will also signal the end of the allotted time, at which point the contestant must stop playing immediately.

For ensemble categories, the performance time limit begins when the competing group is announced to prepare (including the setup of equipment on stage); a bell will signal the end of the allotted time, at which point the group must stop playing immediately without affecting the judges' scoring.

School-based registration -
Ensemble (2–9 members), small ensemble (10–19 members), and large ensemble (choirs, handbell teams, orchestras, etc.)

Registration by training institutions, music schools, or instructors –

Ensemble (2–9 participants) and Small Ensemble (10–19 participants)

l   Technique (intonation, rhythm, tone quality)

l   Musicality (expression, style)

l   Technique and Control

l   Performance and Artistic Expression

l  Overall performance 

l  Performance is scored on an individual basis; there is no need to compare it with other contestants in the same session.

l   There are no numerical limits on the awards, nor are they allocated based on quotas or fixed proportions.

l  Awards are not determined by rankings.

For live competitions, score sheets will be issued after the event concludes. If not collected on-site, the score sheet will be distributed alongside any awards and certificates; however, the participant assumes the risk of loss, and no replacement will be issued if the score sheet is lost.
For video-recorded competitions, score sheets will be distributed together with awards and certificates.

Review of Competition Results:

Live Competitions

For "Group Ensemble" competitions, if a team scores 69 points or below, the Adjudication Panel will review the result. Participating schools will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
For "Small Ensemble (10–19 members)" and "Ensemble (2–9 members)" competitions, if 20% of the teams in the same session score 69 points or below, the results of the relevant teams in that session will be reviewed by the Adjudication Panel. Participating units will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
For "Solo" competitions, if 30% of the participants in the same session score 69 points or below, the results of the relevant participants in that session will be reviewed by the Adjudication Panel. Participants will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
Video Competitions

For "Group Ensemble" competitions, if a team scores 69 points or below, the Adjudication Panel will review the result. Participating schools will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
For "Small Ensemble (10–19 members)" and "Ensemble (2–9 members)" competitions, if 30% of the teams in the same category score 69 points or below, the results of the relevant teams in that category will be reviewed by the Adjudication Panel. Participating units will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
For "Solo" competitions, if 30% of the participants in the same category score 69 points or below, the results of the relevant participants in that category will be reviewed by the Adjudication Panel. Participants will be notified individually if any adjustments are made.
If there are no changes to the results of any competition, the Organizer will not issue any notification.

To ensure the competition is conducted fairly, impartially, and smoothly, the Association reserves the right to take action regarding any violations of the regulations, rules, or administrative requirements, or any circumstances affecting the operation of the competition.

Actions taken in response to violations will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and may include:

Warning
Administrative surcharge
Deduction of points
Disqualification
The Association reserves the right of final decision.

Warnings

Warnings apply to:

First-time minor infractions
General administrative procedural errors
Situations where instructions were not fully followed but did not impact the competition
The Association may issue verbal or written warnings to participants, parents, teachers, or participating organizations.

In the event of a repeated violation, the Association reserves the right to escalate the level of action taken.

Administrative Surcharge

An administrative surcharge applies to situations that:

Affect the administration of the event; or
Result in additional administrative processing;
But do not compromise the fairness of the event.
Such situations include, but are not limited to:

Late submission of information
Late changes to information
Requests to modify registration details due to errors
Duplicate submissions or corrections
Failure to submit documents in the specified format
The Association reserves the right to levy an administrative surcharge; the amounts for certain items are listed in: 「附加行政費用收費表」

For any violations not listed here, the Competition Committee will make a determination based on the actual administrative handling of the case.

Failure to make payment within the specified timeframe may result in the Association refusing to process the relevant application.

Point Deductions

Point deductions apply to:

Issues affecting the event flow or administrative operations;
Administrative errors or procedural oversights that may compromise the fairness of the competition.
These include, but are not limited to:

Failure to provide photo identification;
Failure to provide the reference musical score;
Failure to display the contestant number in the competition video;
Failure to format video file names according to regulations;
Failure to submit required documents;
Other administrative or procedural errors.

The Association reserves the right to apply point deductions based on the specific circumstances.

The extent of the deduction will be determined by the Association based on the nature of the violation and the severity of its impact.

Disqualification

Disqualification applies in cases of:

Serious violations
Major administrative errors
Behavioral or ethical issues
Any situation compromising the fairness, impartiality, or reputation of the competition
Including, but not limited to:

Violation of local laws
Impersonating another person to participate
Submission of video files that cannot be downloaded or opened
Causing serious disruption to competition operations
Serious breach of regulations and rules
Repeated violations
Providing false information
Using unauthorized documents or materials
Misconduct towards staff, judges, or other participants
For disqualified participants:

Results will not be recognized
No refunds will be issued
The Association reserves the right to refuse future participation in its events and competitions
The Association reserves the right to notify relevant institutions, schools, or organizations if deemed necessary.

Final Decision-Making Authority

The Association reserves the right to determine the following based on the specific circumstances:

The nature of the violation
The method of handling
The severity of the penalty
All decisions are final, and participants may not raise objections.

Winners of Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in individual categories will be presented with a trophy and a certificate;

Winners of Merit awards will be presented with a certificate;

Participants who complete the competition but do not reach the level required for an award will receive a certificate of participation.

Awards for all individual categories must be collected either in person or via mail; participants are required to select their preferred collection method at the time of registration.

Awards for all ensemble categories will be delivered directly to the participating groups by the Association, with one-time free shipping included. Any requests for alternative collection arrangements must be submitted to the Association within the designated timeframe and are subject to approval; the applicant shall bear all associated costs (including handling and transportation fees).