Content Guidelines for Video Submissions

To ensure a positive, ethical, and legal environment for the Artisan Spirits Festival, we ask all participants to adhere to the following content guidelines. Any videos that do not comply with these guidelines will be disqualified from participation.

Prohibited Content

  1. Illegal Activities:

    • No depiction of illegal activities, including but not limited to underage drinking, drug use, or unlicensed distilling.

  2. Inappropriate Language:

    • Videos should not contain profanity, offensive, or vulgar language.

  3. Violence and Harm:

    • No content depicting violence, physical harm, or any form of abuse.

    • No content encouraging dangerous behavior or unsafe practices in distilling or consumption.

  4. Hate Speech and Discrimination:

    • No content that promotes hate speech, discrimination, or intolerance based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

  5. False Information:

    • No false, misleading, or unverified claims about the health benefits or effects of spirits.

  6. Intellectual Property Infringement:

    • No use of copyrighted material (music, images, footage) without proper licensing or permission.

    • Ensure all content is original or properly attributed and licensed.

  7. Privacy Violations:

    • No content that invades the privacy of individuals without their explicit consent.

    • Do not include personal contact information or identifiable information of individuals without permission.

  8. Advertising and Promotion:

    • No explicit advertising or promotion of products or services unrelated to craft distilling.

    • Avoid spammy or overly commercial content.

Content Best Practices

  1. Respectful Presentation:

    • Ensure all content is respectful and professional in tone and presentation.

  2. Accuracy:

    • Provide accurate information about your distilling process, ingredients, and products.

    • If discussing historical or scientific information, ensure it is well-researched and factual.

  3. Safety:

    • Demonstrate safe practices in all aspects of the distilling process.

    • Include disclaimers where appropriate to indicate that viewers should follow safety guidelines and local regulations.

  4. Quality:

    • Aim for high-quality audio and video production to ensure your message is clear and engaging.

    • Edit content for clarity, coherence, and conciseness.

Submission Process

  1. Review and Approval:

    • All submitted videos will be reviewed by our team for compliance with these guidelines.

    • We reserve the right to reject any video that does not meet these standards.

  2. Feedback:

    • If your video is flagged for any issues, we will provide feedback and an opportunity to revise and resubmit it before the deadline.

  3. Agreement:

    • By submitting a video, you agree to adhere to these content guidelines and understand that failure to comply may result in disqualification.

Contact Information

  • For any questions regarding content guidelines or for assistance with your submission, please contact us at artisanspiritsfest@gmail.com.

Thank you for your cooperation and for contributing to a safe, enjoyable, and respectful Artisan Spirits Festival!