Beyond Darklands

Terms & Conditions – Darklands Flag Design Contest

Article 1 – Organizer

This contest is organized by Thunderwood bv, registered at Lentestraat 12, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium, VAT number BE0843123604.

Article 2 – Purpose of the contest

The Darklands Flag Design Contest invites participants to submit an original flag concept that visually represents the Beyond Darklands festival and its global fetish community.

Article 3 – Submission

Participants must submit an original concept design that meets the technical specifications outlined in the official call. Only original and unpublished work will be considered. All entries must be received no later than Friday, September 26, 2025.

Article 4 – Selection and collaboration

The winner will be selected based on creativity, symbolism, design quality, and alignment with the spirit of Beyond Darklands.
The creator of the winning concept agrees to collaborate with Thunderwood bv to finalize the design into a finished, production-ready flag. This process may involve technical, visual or conceptual adjustments as mutually agreed upon.

Article 5 – Intellectual property

By entering the contest, participants declare that they are the sole creator of their submitted work and that the design does not infringe on any third-party rights.
The creator of the winning design agrees to transfer all intellectual property rights of the final artwork exclusively and irrevocably to Thunderwood bv, including all rights to reproduce, modify, publish and use the design in any form, in any medium, worldwide and without time limitations.

Article 6 – Compensation

The winner will not receive financial compensation. Instead, the selected designer will receive the following prize package, valued at over €1000:

  • 2 x Ultimate Alpha Pass for Beyond Darklands 2026
  • Hotel stay for 2 people from Thursday to Sunday
  • Merchandise voucher worth € 150

Article 7 – Final clauses

Thunderwood bv reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the contest at any time. By participating, all entrants fully accept these terms and conditions.