Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 2025 | Last Updated: 2025 | Jurisdiction: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

1. General Terms

Sanatan Champs ("the Show") is a production of Brandspro TV / Brandspro Studios ("the Producer"), a YouTube-based media company. The Show is India's first Sanatan culture-based kids talent reality show hosted on the YouTube platform. These Terms & Conditions ("T&C") govern all participation in the Show including, but not limited to, contestants, parents/guardians, sponsors, judges, institutional partners, and viewers.

These T&C are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these T&C shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

2. Eligibility

• Contestants must be between 5 and 15 years of age (inclusive) at the time of registration.
• Contestants must be Indian nationals or of Indian origin.
• All contestants must participate with the written/digital consent of a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years of age.
• The consenting parent/guardian must be a resident of India.
• Employees of Brandspro TV, their family members, and directly associated individuals are not eligible to compete as contestants.
• The Producer reserves the right to verify eligibility at any stage and disqualify ineligible participants without refund of fees.

3. Registration Fee Terms

• A Registration Fee of ₹999 is payable by all applicants at the time of submitting their registration form.
• The Registration Fee is strictly non-refundable under all circumstances, including but not limited to non-selection for auditions, withdrawal of application, or any other reason.
• Payment must be made only through official channels listed on sanatanchamps.com (Razorpay / PayU / Instamojo). Brandspro TV shall not be responsible for payments made through unofficial channels.
• Proof of payment will be issued automatically to the registered email address.
• The Registration Fee covers: application processing, evaluation of submitted video, issuance of Certificate of Participation, and administrative costs.

4. Production Fee Terms

• The Production Fee of ₹2,499 is charged exclusively to contestants who are notified of their selection for the live audition stage.
• This fee is NOT charged to all applicants — only those invited to participate in the live show.
• Upon selection notification, the Production Fee must be paid within 5 (five) calendar days to confirm the audition slot.
• Failure to pay within 5 days will result in forfeiture of the selected slot without refund of the Registration Fee.
• The Production Fee is non-refundable once the audition slot is confirmed, except in the event of Show cancellation by the Producer.
• The Production Fee covers: stage production, recording, editing, YouTube publication, and contestant support during the show.

5. Prize & Scholarship Terms

• Prize money (scholarships) will be disbursed within 30 working days of the Grand Finale date.
• Prize disbursement is conditional upon the winner providing complete KYC documentation (Aadhaar card, PAN card of parent/guardian) and bank account details.
• Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be deducted from all prize amounts as per applicable Indian Income Tax law.
• The decision of the judge panel is final, binding, and not subject to any challenge or legal action.
• Prizes cannot be transferred to another person and must be received by the winner's parent/guardian.
• Prize amounts are as follows: Winner ₹1,00,000 | 1st Runner-Up ₹51,000 | 2nd Runner-Up ₹31,000 | 3rd Runner-Up ₹21,000 | 4th Runner-Up ₹11,000.

6. Sanatani of the Week Terms

• The Sanatani of the Week award of ₹5,100 will be awarded in each episode, for up to 17 episodes in Season 1.
• The winner is selected solely at the discretion of the judge panel based on cultural knowledge, performance quality, and devotional authenticity.
• The same contestant cannot win Sanatani of the Week more than once per season.
• Award disbursement is subject to the same KYC requirements as prize money.

7. Main Bhi Sanatani Contest Terms

• The Main Bhi Sanatani ("MBS") contest is open to all viewers of the Sanatan Champs episodes on YouTube.
• No registration or fee is required to participate in the MBS contest.
• Participation method: Viewers must post the correct answer to the designated Sanatan culture question in the YouTube comments section of the relevant episode.
• The answer submission window is 72 hours from the publication of each episode.
• One (1) winner will be selected per episode from valid answers. Selection is by random draw from correct answers.
• The MBS prize is ₹1,100 (One Thousand One Hundred Rupees) plus a digital Certificate of Participation.
• Winners will be contacted via YouTube comments/direct message. Winners must respond within 7 days of being contacted to claim the prize.
• Unclaimed prizes after 7 days are forfeited.
• Certificate delivery is via digital/email format within 30 days of prize confirmation.
• Employees of Brandspro TV and their immediate family members are not eligible for the MBS contest.

8. Content Rights

• All footage, photographs, audio recordings, and video content produced in connection with Sanatan Champs — including contestant performances — is the exclusive property of Brandspro TV.
• By registering and participating, contestants and their parents/guardians grant Brandspro TV an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, broadcast, publish, and promote such content on YouTube, social media, and other platforms.
• No compensation is payable for such use of content beyond the prizes specified herein.
• Contestants/guardians may not reproduce or commercially use show content without prior written permission from Brandspro TV.

9. Contestant Conduct

• Contestants are expected to maintain decorum, respect, and discipline at all times during the show.
• All performances must be original and must not infringe on the copyright of others.
• Contestants must adhere to schedules and punctuality requirements. Repeated tardiness may result in disqualification.
• Any behaviour deemed inappropriate, disrespectful, or contrary to Sanatan values may result in immediate disqualification without refund.
• Use of artificial aids, pre-recorded performances (unless specified), or misrepresentation of talent will result in disqualification.

10. Sponsor Terms

• Sponsorship commitments must be paid as per the agreed payment schedule.
• 50% of the sponsorship amount is non-refundable once production has commenced.
• Sponsor deliverables (logo placement, mentions, features) will be executed as per the signed sponsorship agreement.
• Brandspro TV retains the right to reject or modify sponsor content that conflicts with the values of Sanatan Champs.
• All intellectual property rights in show content remain with Brandspro TV.

11. Institutional Partner Terms

• Institutional partnerships (schools, gurukuls, academies, cultural organizations) are offered at no charge.
• Partnership benefits include co-branding on relevant content and acknowledgment in show materials.
• Partners must not misrepresent their association with Sanatan Champs.
• Content created in connection with institutional partnerships remains the property of Brandspro TV.

12. Judge Terms

• Judges are required to honour their commitment to attend and evaluate assigned episodes/rounds.
• All recordings and content featuring judges are the property of Brandspro TV.
• Judges must maintain objectivity and professionalism at all times.
• The prize/award decisions of judges are final and cannot be appealed.
• Judges must not have a personal or financial conflict of interest with any contestant.

13. Show Cancellation Policy

• In the event of cancellation of Sanatan Champs Season 1 by the Producer (not due to force majeure or contestant conduct), full refunds of both Registration Fee (₹999) and Production Fee (₹2,499, where applicable) will be processed within 30 working days.
• Refunds will be processed to the original payment method only.
• No additional compensation is payable for cancellation.

14. Dispute Resolution

• Any dispute arising in connection with Sanatan Champs shall first be attempted to be resolved through mutual discussion between the parties within 15 (fifteen) calendar days of the dispute arising.
• If not resolved within 15 days, the dispute shall be referred to the competent courts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India exclusively.

15. Jurisdiction

These T&C and all disputes relating to Sanatan Champs are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Participation in any capacity constitutes acceptance of this exclusive jurisdiction clause.

16. Amendments

Brandspro TV reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Amendments will be published on sanatanchamps.com with at least 7 (seven) days' notice. Continued participation after the notice period constitutes acceptance of the amended T&C.