SafeHorns T-Shirt Design Contest Terms & Conditions
Eligibility
This contest is open only to current University of Texas at Austin students and alumni who are legal residents of the United States and at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. Only one entry per person is allowed. Void where prohibited by law.
Entry Period
The contest begins on August 11, 2025 and ends at 11:59 PM CST on August 20. Entries received after this deadline will not be considered.
How to Enter
Participants must submit their original t-shirt design for SafeHorns by emailing their design files to info@safehorns.org by the deadline.
- Designs must be for the front and back of a white t-shirt.
- Designs must incorporate the SafeHorns logo, the tagline “Take Safety By The Horns,” and allow space for three-six sponsor logos in black on the back.
- All designs must be original, created by the entrant without the use of AI-generated content.
- By entering, participants certify that their design does not infringe on any copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
- No purchase is necessary to enter.
Please note: SafeHorns is not affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin. Designs must not use any UT Austin logos, trademarks, wordmarks, taglines, university images, the burnt orange official color, or any other protected branding elements of the university. Use of UT Austin’s trademarked materials is prohibited without explicit written permission from the university. Submissions that include any UT branding or elements will not be accepted. For more information on these rules, please visit https://trademarks.utexas.edu/.
Design Details
Brand Colors:
SafeHorns Blue: #3D59A8
SafeHorns Orange: #F26422
Logo Usage:
Please use the official SafeHorns logo (PDF format). Do not distort or recolor the logo. Our logo will be printed in two colors (SafeHorns Blue and SafeHorns Orange). Sponsor logos will be printed in black only.
Shirt Color: White
Printing Rules:
Keep your design within a limited color palette for best printing results. Avoid gradients and very fine details that may not print clearly.
File Requirements:
Mockups are fine for submission. If selected, you must provide a print-ready file in vector format (.AI, .EPS, or PDF) or a high-resolution PNG (300 DPI) by August 25.
The winner will receive:
- $50 (U.S. Dollars), via Venmo or check.
The winning design will be printed on official SafeHorns t-shirts for distribution at SafeHorns events.
Winner Selection and Notification
The winning design will be selected by a panel of SafeHorns representatives based on creativity, originality, adherence to the contest guidelines, and overall visual appeal. The winner will be announced on August 22, 2025 via SafeHorns’ social media channels and contacted directly via email. The winner must respond within 5 business days to claim the prize. If the prize is not claimed within this timeframe, SafeHorns reserves the right to select an alternate winner.
Rights and Usage
By entering, participants grant SafeHorns a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display their submitted designs for any purpose, including but not limited to merchandise, marketing, and promotional materials, without further compensation. SafeHorns reserves the right to make modifications to the winning design as needed for production.
Disclaimer
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Meta, Instagram, or Facebook. Participants release Meta, Instagram, and Facebook from any responsibility related to this contest.
Liability Release
By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless SafeHorns, its board members, officers, and affiliates from any liability or claim arising directly or indirectly from participation in the contest or acceptance of the prize.
Modifications
SafeHorns reserves the right to modify, amend, or cancel the contest in the event of unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to technical issues, fraud, or causes beyond its control.
Questions