Behemoth!
Score Contest:
Official Terms and Conditions
Behemoth!
Score Contest:
Official Terms and Conditions
Behemoth!
Score Contest:
Official Terms and Conditions
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS IS A CONTEST OF SKILL. WINNERS ARE CHOSEN BY JUDGES, NOT BY CHANCE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. Who runs this contest
1. Who runs this contest
1. Who runs this contest
1.1 The contest is run by MuseScore Limited, 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus (“Muse ”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Muse is the promoter.
1.2 These are the terms and conditions (“these terms”) that govern the relationship between you, the entrant (“you”, “your”, “entrant”) and Muse in relation to the Behemoth! Score Contest (“contest”). Please read these terms carefully. If something in these terms conflicts with any other contest material, these terms apply.
1.4 For US and UK residents: By participating in the contest, you agree to fully comply with and be bound by these terms as well as our decisions.
1.1 The contest is run by MuseScore Limited, 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus (“Muse ”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Muse is the promoter.
1.2 These are the terms and conditions (“these terms”) that govern the relationship between you, the entrant (“you”, “your”, “entrant”) and Muse in relation to the Behemoth! Score Contest (“contest”). Please read these terms carefully. If something in these terms conflicts with any other contest material, these terms apply.
1.4 For US and UK residents: By participating in the contest, you agree to fully comply with and be bound by these terms as well as our decisions.
1.1 The contest is run by MuseScore Limited, 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus (“Muse ”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Muse is the promoter.
1.2 These are the terms and conditions (“these terms”) that govern the relationship between you, the entrant (“you”, “your”, “entrant”) and Muse in relation to the Behemoth! Score Contest (“contest”). Please read these terms carefully. If something in these terms conflicts with any other contest material, these terms apply.
1.4 For US and UK residents: By participating in the contest, you agree to fully comply with and be bound by these terms as well as our decisions.
2. Campaign Dates
2. Campaign Dates
2. Campaign Dates
2.1 The contest opens at 00:00 GMT on Nov 3 2026 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 9 December 2026 (the “Contest Period”).
2.2 We will select the winner by 14 December 2026.
2.3 Entries we receive outside the Contest Period will not be considered. Our system clock is the official timekeeper.
2.1 The contest opens at 00:00 GMT on Nov 3 2026 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 9 December 2026 (the “Contest Period”).
2.2 We will select the winner by 14 December 2026.
2.3 Entries we receive outside the Contest Period will not be considered. Our system clock is the official timekeeper.
2.1 The contest opens at 00:00 GMT on Nov 3 2026 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 9 December 2026 (the “Contest Period”).
2.2 We will select the winner by 14 December 2026.
2.3 Entries we receive outside the Contest Period will not be considered. Our system clock is the official timekeeper.
3. Eligibility
3. Eligibility
3. Eligibility
3.1 You can enter if, at the time of entry, you:
(a) are a legal resident of the United States (the 50 states and the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union;
(b) are at least 18 years old;
(c) access to the internet and a valid and active email address;
(d) have a free MuseScore.com account. In order to open a free MuseScore.com account, please visit MuseScore.com, select ‘Log in’ and create your free account via Google or email; and
(e) have downloaded MuseScore Studio (https://musescore.org/en).
3.2 The following are not eligible to participate in this Contest: (i) Employees of Muse, , companies affiliated with Muse, and related service providers connected to the Contest, such as prize suppliers and marketing agencies and each of their respective shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”); (ii) immediate family members of such employees or of anyone with whom such employees are domiciled. In these Terms, “immediate family” includes mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partner or spouse; cannot enter the contest.
3.3 You also cannot enter if you appear on a sanctions list maintained by the US, UK or EU.
3.4 We may ask you for proof of identity, age and where you live. If you can’t provide it, or don’t meet these rules, we may disqualify you.
3.1 You can enter if, at the time of entry, you:
(a) are a legal resident of the United States (the 50 states and the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union;
(b) are at least 18 years old;
(c) access to the internet and a valid and active email address;
(d) have a free MuseScore.com account. In order to open a free MuseScore.com account, please visit MuseScore.com, select ‘Log in’ and create your free account via Google or email; and
(e) have downloaded MuseScore Studio (https://musescore.org/en).
3.2 The following are not eligible to participate in this Contest: (i) Employees of Muse, , companies affiliated with Muse, and related service providers connected to the Contest, such as prize suppliers and marketing agencies and each of their respective shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”); (ii) immediate family members of such employees or of anyone with whom such employees are domiciled. In these Terms, “immediate family” includes mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partner or spouse; cannot enter the contest.
3.3 You also cannot enter if you appear on a sanctions list maintained by the US, UK or EU.
3.4 We may ask you for proof of identity, age and where you live. If you can’t provide it, or don’t meet these rules, we may disqualify you.
3.1 You can enter if, at the time of entry, you:
(a) are a legal resident of the United States (the 50 states and the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union;
(b) are at least 18 years old;
(c) access to the internet and a valid and active email address;
(d) have a free MuseScore.com account. In order to open a free MuseScore.com account, please visit MuseScore.com, select ‘Log in’ and create your free account via Google or email; and
(e) have downloaded MuseScore Studio (https://musescore.org/en).
3.2 The following are not eligible to participate in this Contest: (i) Employees of Muse, , companies affiliated with Muse, and related service providers connected to the Contest, such as prize suppliers and marketing agencies and each of their respective shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”); (ii) immediate family members of such employees or of anyone with whom such employees are domiciled. In these Terms, “immediate family” includes mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partner or spouse; cannot enter the contest.
3.3 You also cannot enter if you appear on a sanctions list maintained by the US, UK or EU.
3.4 We may ask you for proof of identity, age and where you live. If you can’t provide it, or don’t meet these rules, we may disqualify you.
4. How to enter
4. How to enter
4. How to enter
4.1 To enter during the Contest Period:
(a) create or log into your free MuseScore.com account;
(b) visit the contest webpage at [INSERT WEBPAGE] ("Contest Webpage") and upload your score as a .mscz file (MuseScore Studio format) ("Your Score");
(c) complete the entry form, including your name, email address and country; and
(d) read and accept these terms
(“Entr(y)(ies)”).
4.2 You can submit a maximum of one Entry. Any additional Entries will be disqualified.
4.3 MuseScore Studio is free to download. You don’t need to buy anything or subscribe to anything to enter.
4.4 Your Score is also subject to the Musescore Terms of Service.
4.5 It is your sole responsibility to ensure your Entry is submitted in the correct format and received before the deadline. Muse are not responsible for Entries lost, delayed or corrupted due to technical failure.
4.1 To enter during the Contest Period:
(a) create or log into your free MuseScore.com account;
(b) visit the contest webpage at [INSERT WEBPAGE] ("Contest Webpage") and upload your score as a .mscz file (MuseScore Studio format) ("Your Score");
(c) complete the entry form, including your name, email address and country; and
(d) read and accept these terms
(“Entr(y)(ies)”).
4.2 You can submit a maximum of one Entry. Any additional Entries will be disqualified.
4.3 MuseScore Studio is free to download. You don’t need to buy anything or subscribe to anything to enter.
4.4 Your Score is also subject to the Musescore Terms of Service.
4.5 It is your sole responsibility to ensure your Entry is submitted in the correct format and received before the deadline. Muse are not responsible for Entries lost, delayed or corrupted due to technical failure.
4.1 To enter during the Contest Period:
(a) create or log into your free MuseScore.com account;
(b) visit the contest webpage at [INSERT WEBPAGE] ("Contest Webpage") and upload your score as a .mscz file (MuseScore Studio format) ("Your Score");
(c) complete the entry form, including your name, email address and country; and
(d) read and accept these terms
(“Entr(y)(ies)”).
4.2 You can submit a maximum of one Entry. Any additional Entries will be disqualified.
4.3 MuseScore Studio is free to download. You don’t need to buy anything or subscribe to anything to enter.
4.4 Your Score is also subject to the Musescore Terms of Service.
4.5 It is your sole responsibility to ensure your Entry is submitted in the correct format and received before the deadline. Muse are not responsible for Entries lost, delayed or corrupted due to technical failure.
5. Entry Requirements
5. Entry Requirements
5. Entry Requirements
Your Score must:
(a) be an original piece of music that you composed entirely yourself.
(b) last at least 2 minutes and no more than 4 minutes at normal playback speed;
(c) not have been created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence.
(d) be submitted as a .mscz file that opens correctly in the current version of MuseScore Studio; and
(d) be an interpretation of the theme ‘movie chase scene’.
For the avoidance of doubt, if your Entry was composed before the Contest Period, it will still be eligible for submission into the Contest. Entries do not have to have been written specifically for the Contest.
Your Score must:
(a) be an original piece of music that you composed entirely yourself.
(b) last at least 2 minutes and no more than 4 minutes at normal playback speed;
(c) not have been created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence.
(d) be submitted as a .mscz file that opens correctly in the current version of MuseScore Studio; and
(d) be an interpretation of the theme ‘movie chase scene’.
For the avoidance of doubt, if your Entry was composed before the Contest Period, it will still be eligible for submission into the Contest. Entries do not have to have been written specifically for the Contest.
Your Score must:
(a) be an original piece of music that you composed entirely yourself.
(b) last at least 2 minutes and no more than 4 minutes at normal playback speed;
(c) not have been created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence.
(d) be submitted as a .mscz file that opens correctly in the current version of MuseScore Studio; and
(d) be an interpretation of the theme ‘movie chase scene’.
For the avoidance of doubt, if your Entry was composed before the Contest Period, it will still be eligible for submission into the Contest. Entries do not have to have been written specifically for the Contest.
6. Warranties
6. Warranties
6. Warranties
By entering, you warrant and represent that:
Your Entry is your own original work, that you are the sole composer and owner of your Entry, and you hold all rights necessary to enter it into this Contest;
Your Entry does not infringement the copyright or intellectual property of any third party, or any other proprietary rights of a third party;
You have not granted any licence, assignment or other rights in your Entry to any third party;
Your Entry was not created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence;
Your Entry does not include anything defamatory, obscene, hateful or discriminatory; or
Your Entry has not been submitted to or won another contest or award and has not been commercially published or released or used for any other commercial or marketing purpose or activity.
By entering, you warrant and represent that:
Your Entry is your own original work, that you are the sole composer and owner of your Entry, and you hold all rights necessary to enter it into this Contest;
Your Entry does not infringement the copyright or intellectual property of any third party, or any other proprietary rights of a third party;
You have not granted any licence, assignment or other rights in your Entry to any third party;
Your Entry was not created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence;
Your Entry does not include anything defamatory, obscene, hateful or discriminatory; or
Your Entry has not been submitted to or won another contest or award and has not been commercially published or released or used for any other commercial or marketing purpose or activity.
By entering, you warrant and represent that:
Your Entry is your own original work, that you are the sole composer and owner of your Entry, and you hold all rights necessary to enter it into this Contest;
Your Entry does not infringement the copyright or intellectual property of any third party, or any other proprietary rights of a third party;
You have not granted any licence, assignment or other rights in your Entry to any third party;
Your Entry was not created solely or substantially by artificial intelligence;
Your Entry does not include anything defamatory, obscene, hateful or discriminatory; or
Your Entry has not been submitted to or won another contest or award and has not been commercially published or released or used for any other commercial or marketing purpose or activity.
7. Intellectual Property and Licence
7. Intellectual Property and Licence
7. Intellectual Property and Licence
7.1 Entrants retain full ownership of the copyright in their Entry. Entering the Competition does not transfer ownership of an entrant's composition to Muse Group.
7.2(A) US residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include hosting, displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on all websites, apps, social media belonging to Muse, or any affiliates of Muse, and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. It also lets us make minor changes, such as editing for length or format.
7.2(B) UK residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for the sole purpose of running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on our contest form during the Contest Period and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. You should not submit any materials or content that you do not wish to be published on the Contest Webpage. For more information on how Muse processes your personal data in connection with the contest, please see the Contest Privacy Notice.
7.3(A) US residents: We will credit you by your name or username, where reasonably practicable.
7.3(B) UK residents: We will credit you by your name or username.
7.4 US residents only: Where the law allows, you agree not to bring a moral rights claim over any use of your Entry that these terms permit.
7.5 Nothing in this Clause 7 shall prevent you from continuing to use, publish, license or sell Your Score elsewhere.
7.1 Entrants retain full ownership of the copyright in their Entry. Entering the Competition does not transfer ownership of an entrant's composition to Muse Group.
7.2(A) US residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include hosting, displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on all websites, apps, social media belonging to Muse, or any affiliates of Muse, and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. It also lets us make minor changes, such as editing for length or format.
7.2(B) UK residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for the sole purpose of running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on our contest form during the Contest Period and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. You should not submit any materials or content that you do not wish to be published on the Contest Webpage. For more information on how Muse processes your personal data in connection with the contest, please see the Contest Privacy Notice.
7.3(A) US residents: We will credit you by your name or username, where reasonably practicable.
7.3(B) UK residents: We will credit you by your name or username.
7.4 US residents only: Where the law allows, you agree not to bring a moral rights claim over any use of your Entry that these terms permit.
7.5 Nothing in this Clause 7 shall prevent you from continuing to use, publish, license or sell Your Score elsewhere.
7.1 Entrants retain full ownership of the copyright in their Entry. Entering the Competition does not transfer ownership of an entrant's composition to Muse Group.
7.2(A) US residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include hosting, displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on all websites, apps, social media belonging to Muse, or any affiliates of Muse, and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. It also lets us make minor changes, such as editing for length or format.
7.2(B) UK residents: You give Muse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your Entry for the sole purpose of running, judging and promoting this contest. This may include displaying, reproducing, performing and sharing your Entry, together with your name or username on our contest form during the Contest Period and for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period to display your Entry as an Entry to the contest and provide sufficient time for our Judges to select a winner. You should not submit any materials or content that you do not wish to be published on the Contest Webpage. For more information on how Muse processes your personal data in connection with the contest, please see the Contest Privacy Notice.
7.3(A) US residents: We will credit you by your name or username, where reasonably practicable.
7.3(B) UK residents: We will credit you by your name or username.
7.4 US residents only: Where the law allows, you agree not to bring a moral rights claim over any use of your Entry that these terms permit.
7.5 Nothing in this Clause 7 shall prevent you from continuing to use, publish, license or sell Your Score elsewhere.
8. Judging and Winner Selection
8. Judging and Winner Selection
8. Judging and Winner Selection
8.1 A panel of at least three judges, comprising representatives of Muse and at least one independent judge (the “Judges”), will judge every valid and eligible Entry received by us during the Contest Period against the following criteria:
Originality / creativity;
Entertainment factor / emotive impact; and
Technical execution / musicality
(the “Judging Criteria”).
8.2 If there is a tie, the judges will determine a winner from the highest ranked Entries by majority vote.
8.3 Judging will take place between 10-11 December 2026, remotely, in accordance with the Judging Criteria and with these terms.
8.4 The Judges' decision is final and binding in all matters relating to the contest, and no correspondence will be entered into.
8.1 A panel of at least three judges, comprising representatives of Muse and at least one independent judge (the “Judges”), will judge every valid and eligible Entry received by us during the Contest Period against the following criteria:
Originality / creativity;
Entertainment factor / emotive impact; and
Technical execution / musicality
(the “Judging Criteria”).
8.2 If there is a tie, the judges will determine a winner from the highest ranked Entries by majority vote.
8.3 Judging will take place between 10-11 December 2026, remotely, in accordance with the Judging Criteria and with these terms.
8.4 The Judges' decision is final and binding in all matters relating to the contest, and no correspondence will be entered into.
8.1 A panel of at least three judges, comprising representatives of Muse and at least one independent judge (the “Judges”), will judge every valid and eligible Entry received by us during the Contest Period against the following criteria:
Originality / creativity;
Entertainment factor / emotive impact; and
Technical execution / musicality
(the “Judging Criteria”).
8.2 If there is a tie, the judges will determine a winner from the highest ranked Entries by majority vote.
8.3 Judging will take place between 10-11 December 2026, remotely, in accordance with the Judging Criteria and with these terms.
8.4 The Judges' decision is final and binding in all matters relating to the contest, and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. Prizes
9. Prizes
9. Prizes
9.1 There will be one winner (the “Winner”). The Winner shall receive the following prize package:
Ruark R410 All-In-One Music System;
Behemoth! soundtrack on vinyl;
a lifetime MuseScore.com PRO+ subscription (see 9.2), subject to the Terms of Service;
a £1,000 Hal Leonard gift voucher, subject to Hal Leonard’s voucher terms, including any expiry date and restrictions on where it can be used; and
Your Score (the Winner’s score) featured on MuseScore’s social media channels and emails, for the purposes of promoting you as a Winner, for a period of one (1) month after the Contest Period.
(together, the “Prize”).
9.2 “Lifetime” means for as long as MuseScore offers the MuseScore.com service and the winner remains in compliance with our Terms of Service. The subscription is personal to you and you can’t transfer, sub-licence, sell, share or otherwise dispose of it.
9.3 The approximate total retail value of the prize is US$7,800.
9.4 The Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred.
9. Muse reserves the right to substitute the Prize, or any element of it, with an item of equivalent or greater value if circumstances beyond its control make the advertised Prize (including any individual element of the Prize) unavailable.
9.6 We will deliver physical prizes free of charge to an address in your country of residence, within 30 Days after we confirm and verify the winner in accordance with rule 10 below.
10. Winner Notification and Publicity
10. Winner Notification and Publicity
10. Winner Notification and Publicity
10.1 The Winner will be announced on 14 December 2026. We will email the Winner using the contact information provided at Entry. We will notify the Winner via email only.
10.2 The Winner must reply within 14 days of our notification and provide what we ask for, such as a delivery address and proof of identity.
10.3 In the event that:
(a) a Winner cannot be contacted after two (2) attempts in three (3) days after the Winner's selection; and/or
(b) fails to accept the prize and/or respond to the Winner's notification providing the requested winner's verification information within the stated deadline; and/or
(c) a Winner does not comply with these term or we have reasonable grounds for believing that a Winner has contravened any of these terms; and/or
(d) is found to be ineligible,
Muse reserves the right in our sole and reasonable discretion to select an alternative winner from all remaining eligible and valid Entries. The next winner will be the entrant with the second highest judging points or where tied, will be selected in accordance with rule 8.
10.3 We will publish the Winner’s first name or username and winning Entry. If you want us to use only your username, or want to object to us publishing your details, email behemothcontest@mu.se. We may still need to share your details with the Advertising Standards Authority (UK) or another regulator if asked.
10.4 We will only use the Winner’s photo, name, voice or likeness, and remarks or statements for publicity, subject to the Winner's separate consent.
10.1 The Winner will be announced on 14 December 2026. We will email the Winner using the contact information provided at Entry. We will notify the Winner via email only.
10.2 The Winner must reply within 14 days of our notification and provide what we ask for, such as a delivery address and proof of identity.
10.3 In the event that:
(a) a Winner cannot be contacted after two (2) attempts in three (3) days after the Winner's selection; and/or
(b) fails to accept the prize and/or respond to the Winner's notification providing the requested winner's verification information within the stated deadline; and/or
(c) a Winner does not comply with these term or we have reasonable grounds for believing that a Winner has contravened any of these terms; and/or
(d) is found to be ineligible,
Muse reserves the right in our sole and reasonable discretion to select an alternative winner from all remaining eligible and valid Entries. The next winner will be the entrant with the second highest judging points or where tied, will be selected in accordance with rule 8.
10.3 We will publish the Winner’s first name or username and winning Entry. If you want us to use only your username, or want to object to us publishing your details, email behemothcontest@mu.se. We may still need to share your details with the Advertising Standards Authority (UK) or another regulator if asked.
10.4 We will only use the Winner’s photo, name, voice or likeness, and remarks or statements for publicity, subject to the Winner's separate consent.
10.1 The Winner will be announced on 14 December 2026. We will email the Winner using the contact information provided at Entry. We will notify the Winner via email only.
10.2 The Winner must reply within 14 days of our notification and provide what we ask for, such as a delivery address and proof of identity.
10.3 In the event that:
(a) a Winner cannot be contacted after two (2) attempts in three (3) days after the Winner's selection; and/or
(b) fails to accept the prize and/or respond to the Winner's notification providing the requested winner's verification information within the stated deadline; and/or
(c) a Winner does not comply with these term or we have reasonable grounds for believing that a Winner has contravened any of these terms; and/or
(d) is found to be ineligible,
Muse reserves the right in our sole and reasonable discretion to select an alternative winner from all remaining eligible and valid Entries. The next winner will be the entrant with the second highest judging points or where tied, will be selected in accordance with rule 8.
10.3 We will publish the Winner’s first name or username and winning Entry. If you want us to use only your username, or want to object to us publishing your details, email behemothcontest@mu.se. We may still need to share your details with the Advertising Standards Authority (UK) or another regulator if asked.
10.4 We will only use the Winner’s photo, name, voice or likeness, and remarks or statements for publicity, subject to the Winner's separate consent.
11. Disqualification and changes
11. Disqualification and changes
11. Disqualification and changes
11.1 We may disqualify any Entry or entrant that:
(a) does not comply with these terms;
(b) uses fake accounts, bots or anything that tampers with the contest; (c) we reasonably believe is not the entrant’s own work; or
(d) we reasonably suspect any use by you of identities other than your own and any attempt by you to obtain more than one Entry by using multiple/different email addresses, and/or any other.
11.2 We reserve the right to suspend, amend or terminate the contest if something outside our reasonable control affects it, such as fraud, technical failure or a change to the film’s release. If we do, we will act fairly toward entrants and tell you on the contest page and in the event of early termination, a Winner will be drawn from all complete, valid and eligible Entries received prior to such termination using the process specified above.
11.1 We may disqualify any Entry or entrant that:
(a) does not comply with these terms;
(b) uses fake accounts, bots or anything that tampers with the contest; (c) we reasonably believe is not the entrant’s own work; or
(d) we reasonably suspect any use by you of identities other than your own and any attempt by you to obtain more than one Entry by using multiple/different email addresses, and/or any other.
11.2 We reserve the right to suspend, amend or terminate the contest if something outside our reasonable control affects it, such as fraud, technical failure or a change to the film’s release. If we do, we will act fairly toward entrants and tell you on the contest page and in the event of early termination, a Winner will be drawn from all complete, valid and eligible Entries received prior to such termination using the process specified above.
11.1 We may disqualify any Entry or entrant that:
(a) does not comply with these terms;
(b) uses fake accounts, bots or anything that tampers with the contest; (c) we reasonably believe is not the entrant’s own work; or
(d) we reasonably suspect any use by you of identities other than your own and any attempt by you to obtain more than one Entry by using multiple/different email addresses, and/or any other.
11.2 We reserve the right to suspend, amend or terminate the contest if something outside our reasonable control affects it, such as fraud, technical failure or a change to the film’s release. If we do, we will act fairly toward entrants and tell you on the contest page and in the event of early termination, a Winner will be drawn from all complete, valid and eligible Entries received prior to such termination using the process specified above.
12. Our liability
12. Our liability
12. Our liability
12.1 Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit liability that the law does not allow us to exclude or limit. This especially includes liability for death, or personal injury, liability for gross fault or intent and liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, and your statutory rights as an UK consumer.
12.2 Subject to 12.1, Muse are not responsible for:
(a) Entries that are lost, late, incomplete or corrupted, or that can’t be opened;
(b) technical failures outside our reasonable control; or
(c) the performance of any prize. Manufacturer warranties apply.
12.1 Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit liability that the law does not allow us to exclude or limit. This especially includes liability for death, or personal injury, liability for gross fault or intent and liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, and your statutory rights as an UK consumer.
12.2 Subject to 12.1, Muse are not responsible for:
(a) Entries that are lost, late, incomplete or corrupted, or that can’t be opened;
(b) technical failures outside our reasonable control; or
(c) the performance of any prize. Manufacturer warranties apply.
12.1 Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit liability that the law does not allow us to exclude or limit. This especially includes liability for death, or personal injury, liability for gross fault or intent and liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, and your statutory rights as an UK consumer.
12.2 Subject to 12.1, Muse are not responsible for:
(a) Entries that are lost, late, incomplete or corrupted, or that can’t be opened;
(b) technical failures outside our reasonable control; or
(c) the performance of any prize. Manufacturer warranties apply.
13. Your personal data
13. Your personal data
13. Your personal data
13.1 If you are declared a Winner and subject to your separate consent you may grant Muse and its assigns, agents, licensees, and those acting with its permission the right to photograph you and otherwise create material (“Recordings”) incorporating photos, images, likenesses, audio, and remarks and statements made by you into materials for the purpose of identifying and promoting you as a Winner of the contest. You acknowledge that we will own full right and title to the Recordings, including the copyright in and to such Recordings.
14. General
14. General
14. General
14.1 Except as set out in rule 14.2 below for UK residents, these Terms are governed by the laws of Cyprus, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Cypriot Courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, this choice-of-law clause does not deprive you of the protection afforded to you by those provisions from which, under the law of the country in which you have your habitual residence, it is not permitted to derogate by agreement. This includes a right of recourse to consumer rights and laws in your jurisdiction. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, we may only bring proceedings against you in the courts in the courts for the place where you are domiciled. In addition to the Cypriot Courts, you may also bring proceedings against us in the courts for the place where you are domiciled.
UK residents: If you are a consumer resident in the United Kingdom, these terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the contest (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. However, this choice of law does not deprive you of any mandatory consumer protection afforded by the law of the part of the United Kingdom in which you are habitually resident. You may bring proceedings in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland). We may bring proceedings against you only in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live.
14.2 Questions or complaints? Contact us at: behemothcontest@mu.se.
14.3 This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or any other social media platform.
14.1 Except as set out in rule 14.2 below for UK residents, these Terms are governed by the laws of Cyprus, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Cypriot Courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, this choice-of-law clause does not deprive you of the protection afforded to you by those provisions from which, under the law of the country in which you have your habitual residence, it is not permitted to derogate by agreement. This includes a right of recourse to consumer rights and laws in your jurisdiction. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, we may only bring proceedings against you in the courts in the courts for the place where you are domiciled. In addition to the Cypriot Courts, you may also bring proceedings against us in the courts for the place where you are domiciled.
UK residents: If you are a consumer resident in the United Kingdom, these terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the contest (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. However, this choice of law does not deprive you of any mandatory consumer protection afforded by the law of the part of the United Kingdom in which you are habitually resident. You may bring proceedings in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland). We may bring proceedings against you only in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live.
14.2 Questions or complaints? Contact us at: behemothcontest@mu.se.
14.3 This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or any other social media platform.
14.1 Except as set out in rule 14.2 below for UK residents, these Terms are governed by the laws of Cyprus, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Cypriot Courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, this choice-of-law clause does not deprive you of the protection afforded to you by those provisions from which, under the law of the country in which you have your habitual residence, it is not permitted to derogate by agreement. This includes a right of recourse to consumer rights and laws in your jurisdiction. If you are an EU domiciled consumer, we may only bring proceedings against you in the courts in the courts for the place where you are domiciled. In addition to the Cypriot Courts, you may also bring proceedings against us in the courts for the place where you are domiciled.
UK residents: If you are a consumer resident in the United Kingdom, these terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the contest (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. However, this choice of law does not deprive you of any mandatory consumer protection afforded by the law of the part of the United Kingdom in which you are habitually resident. You may bring proceedings in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland). We may bring proceedings against you only in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you live.
14.2 Questions or complaints? Contact us at: behemothcontest@mu.se.
14.3 This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or any other social media platform.
Contest Privacy Notice
Contest Privacy Notice
Contest Privacy Notice
Who is responsible for your data
MuseScore Limited, registered at 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, is the controller of your personal data for this contest.
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@musescore.com.
UK Representative. Musescore Limited is not established in the United Kingdom. In accordance with Article 27 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Muse has appointed StaffPad Ltd, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3TT as its representative in the United Kingdom.
MuseScore Limited, registered at 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, is the controller of your personal data for this contest.
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@musescore.com.
UK Representative. Musescore Limited is not established in the United Kingdom. In accordance with Article 27 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Muse has appointed StaffPad Ltd, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3TT as its representative in the United Kingdom.
MuseScore Limited, registered at 24, Ellados, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus, is the controller of your personal data for this contest.
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@musescore.com.
UK Representative. Musescore Limited is not established in the United Kingdom. In accordance with Article 27 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Muse has appointed StaffPad Ltd, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3TT as its representative in the United Kingdom.
What personal data we collect
Name, username, address, country, email, Entry information including your score as a .mscz file; if you agree to take part in publicity, photographs, audio and video of you and, if you choose to share it, your social media handle.
Name, username, address, country, email, Entry information including your score as a .mscz file; if you agree to take part in publicity, photographs, audio and video of you and, if you choose to share it, your social media handle.
Name, username, address, country, email, Entry information including your score as a .mscz file; if you agree to take part in publicity, photographs, audio and video of you and, if you choose to share it, your social media handle.
Why we collect it, and our legal basis
To run and administer the Contest (including entry, selection of winner, shipment of gift and/or prize): Our processing of the personal data you provided is necessary for the performance of the contract that you, as an entrant, are a party (Art. 6 (1) lit. b) GDPR).
If you provide your separate opt-in (consent) to receive email marketing communication from us: We process your personal data based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent and stop receiving email marketing communication and our underlying data processing at any time by clicking the 'unsubscribe' link included in any marketing email you receive from us, without affecting your gift eligibility.
Publishing the Winner’s name or username and the winning Entry, and using entries to run and promote the Contest under the licence in clause 7.2: our legitimate interests, in publicising the Contest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR).
Using photographs, recordings or film of the Winner in promotional materials (clauses 13.2–13.3): our legitimate interests in promoting the Contest and its results (Art. 6(1) lit. f) GDPR). Taking part in a recording is optional and you give us permission to use it by signing a release. You can object to our use of the Recordings at any time; we will then stop using them in new promotional materials.
Keeping records to deal with complaints, including to a regulator, and to establish or defend legal claims: our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR) and, where tax or accounting rules apply, compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) lit. c) GDPR).
There is no automated-decision making (including profiling) being carried out by us in the course of this contest and in scope of this privacy policy.
To run and administer the Contest (including entry, selection of winner, shipment of gift and/or prize): Our processing of the personal data you provided is necessary for the performance of the contract that you, as an entrant, are a party (Art. 6 (1) lit. b) GDPR).
If you provide your separate opt-in (consent) to receive email marketing communication from us: We process your personal data based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent and stop receiving email marketing communication and our underlying data processing at any time by clicking the 'unsubscribe' link included in any marketing email you receive from us, without affecting your gift eligibility.
Publishing the Winner’s name or username and the winning Entry, and using entries to run and promote the Contest under the licence in clause 7.2: our legitimate interests, in publicising the Contest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR).
Using photographs, recordings or film of the Winner in promotional materials (clauses 13.2–13.3): our legitimate interests in promoting the Contest and its results (Art. 6(1) lit. f) GDPR). Taking part in a recording is optional and you give us permission to use it by signing a release. You can object to our use of the Recordings at any time; we will then stop using them in new promotional materials.
Keeping records to deal with complaints, including to a regulator, and to establish or defend legal claims: our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR) and, where tax or accounting rules apply, compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) lit. c) GDPR).
There is no automated-decision making (including profiling) being carried out by us in the course of this contest and in scope of this privacy policy.
Recipients of your data
We disclose your personal data to the following categories of recipients:
(a) Hal Leonard, so it can issue the prize voucher and, if relevant, discuss publication (winner only);
(b) our affiliates and third-party services providers who, based on appropriate privacy arrangements provide personal data processing services to us and support us in administering the contest or further marketing services (as applicable), or who otherwise process your personal data for purposes notified to you when we collect your personal data.
(c) regulators, tax authorities or courts, where the law requires it.
(d) the social media platforms and other websites on which we publish the winning entry and the winner’s name or username
We do not sell your personal data.
We disclose your personal data to the following categories of recipients:
(a) Hal Leonard, so it can issue the prize voucher and, if relevant, discuss publication (winner only);
(b) our affiliates and third-party services providers who, based on appropriate privacy arrangements provide personal data processing services to us and support us in administering the contest or further marketing services (as applicable), or who otherwise process your personal data for purposes notified to you when we collect your personal data.
(c) regulators, tax authorities or courts, where the law requires it.
(d) the social media platforms and other websites on which we publish the winning entry and the winner’s name or username
We do not sell your personal data.
We disclose your personal data to the following categories of recipients:
(a) Hal Leonard, so it can issue the prize voucher and, if relevant, discuss publication (winner only);
(b) our affiliates and third-party services providers who, based on appropriate privacy arrangements provide personal data processing services to us and support us in administering the contest or further marketing services (as applicable), or who otherwise process your personal data for purposes notified to you when we collect your personal data.
(c) regulators, tax authorities or courts, where the law requires it.
(d) the social media platforms and other websites on which we publish the winning entry and the winner’s name or username
We do not sell your personal data.
International transfers
To the extent we engage recipients located outside the EEA and/or the United Kingdom (e.g. United States of America) and where personal data is transferred internationally, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required by applicable data protection laws. Such transfers may be based on adequacy decisions or adequacy regulations (as applicable) or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission together with, where required for transfers from the United Kingdom, the UK Addendum to the European Commission's standard contractual clauses. Where transfers take place between companies in our group, these mechanisms are incorporated into our Intercompany Data Sharing Agreement.
To the extent we engage recipients located outside the EEA and/or the United Kingdom (e.g. United States of America) and where personal data is transferred internationally, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required by applicable data protection laws. Such transfers may be based on adequacy decisions or adequacy regulations (as applicable) or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission together with, where required for transfers from the United Kingdom, the UK Addendum to the European Commission's standard contractual clauses. Where transfers take place between companies in our group, these mechanisms are incorporated into our Intercompany Data Sharing Agreement.
To the extent we engage recipients located outside the EEA and/or the United Kingdom (e.g. United States of America) and where personal data is transferred internationally, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required by applicable data protection laws. Such transfers may be based on adequacy decisions or adequacy regulations (as applicable) or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission together with, where required for transfers from the United Kingdom, the UK Addendum to the European Commission's standard contractual clauses. Where transfers take place between companies in our group, these mechanisms are incorporated into our Intercompany Data Sharing Agreement.
How long we keep it
We'll keep your personal data for 12 months after the contest closes. If you opt-in to receive email marketing communication we keep your personal data (i.e. email address and name) to provide you with our news and offers, subject to your right to opt-out at any time.
We'll keep your personal data for 12 months after the contest closes. If you opt-in to receive email marketing communication we keep your personal data (i.e. email address and name) to provide you with our news and offers, subject to your right to opt-out at any time.
We'll keep your personal data for 12 months after the contest closes. If you opt-in to receive email marketing communication we keep your personal data (i.e. email address and name) to provide you with our news and offers, subject to your right to opt-out at any time.
Your rights
You have the following rights regarding our processing of your personal data subject to the provisions stated in applicable data protection laws:
Access
You can obtain information about the personal data that we have about you.
Rectification
You can ask us to correct the personal data that we have about you that is incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete.
Data Portability.
You can request your information in a format that is machine-readable.
Object Processing
Subject to the provisions under applicable data protection laws you can object to the processing of your personal data.
Restrict Processing
You can request the restriction of our processing activities concerning your personal data.
Erasure
You can request to have your personal data to be erased.
Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
You have the following rights regarding our processing of your personal data subject to the provisions stated in applicable data protection laws:
Access
You can obtain information about the personal data that we have about you.
Rectification
You can ask us to correct the personal data that we have about you that is incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete.
Data Portability
You can request your information in a format that is machine-readable.
Object Processing
Subject to the provisions under applicable data protection laws you can object to the processing of your personal data.
Restrict Processing
You can request the restriction of our processing activities concerning your personal data.
Erasure
You can request to have your personal data to be erased.
Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
You have the following rights regarding our processing of your personal data subject to the provisions stated in applicable data protection laws:
Access
You can obtain information about the personal data that we have about you.
Rectification
You can ask us to correct the personal data that we have about you that is incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete.
Data Portability.
You can request your information in a format that is machine-readable.
Object Processing
Subject to the provisions under applicable data protection laws you can object to the processing of your personal data.
Restrict Processing
You can request the restriction of our processing activities concerning your personal data.
Erasure
You can request to have your personal data to be erased.
Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
US residents
Depending on your state, you may have rights to know about, access, correct and delete your data, and to opt out of sale, sharing or targeted advertising. We do not sell or share contest data for targeted advertising. To use your rights, email privacy@musescore.com. We will not treat you differently for doing so.
Depending on your state, you may have rights to know about, access, correct and delete your data, and to opt out of sale, sharing or targeted advertising. We do not sell or share contest data for targeted advertising. To use your rights, email privacy@musescore.com. We will not treat you differently for doing so.
Depending on your state, you may have rights to know about, access, correct and delete your data, and to opt out of sale, sharing or targeted advertising. We do not sell or share contest data for targeted advertising. To use your rights, email privacy@musescore.com. We will not treat you differently for doing so.
Age
This contest is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from children for it.
This contest is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from children for it.
This contest is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from children for it.
How to Contact Us
You wish to exercise any of these rights or if you have any concerns about how we process your personal data, you can do so at any time by contacting us at privacy@musescore.com. We encourage you to contact us first if you have a complaint about our use of your personal data, and we will consider and respond to your complaint in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You also have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our processing of your personal data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.
You wish to exercise any of these rights or if you have any concerns about how we process your personal data, you can do so at any time by contacting us at privacy@musescore.com. We encourage you to contact us first if you have a complaint about our use of your personal data, and we will consider and respond to your complaint in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You also have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our processing of your personal data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.
You wish to exercise any of these rights or if you have any concerns about how we process your personal data, you can do so at any time by contacting us at privacy@musescore.com. We encourage you to contact us first if you have a complaint about our use of your personal data, and we will consider and respond to your complaint in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You also have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our processing of your personal data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.
Ready to score your own chase sequence?
Open to residents of the US, UK, and EU aged 18+ with a free MuseScore.com account. No purchase necessary. This is a contest of skill, and winners are chosen by judges, not by chance. Void where prohibited. One entry per person. Opens Nov 4, closes Dec 9. Promoter: MuseScore Limited. Judged by a panel from Muse on originality and creativity, musicality and composition quality, technical execution, and thematic fit. Winner announced Dec 14.