Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CPM Awards Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any award-specific rules, guidelines, or requirements published by CPM Sri Lanka. These Terms apply to all users of the platform, including applicants, nominees, visitors, judges, representatives of organizations, and any other persons accessing the platform.

2. Eligibility and Authority

Applicants must ensure that:

• All information submitted is accurate, complete, and up to date
• They possess the necessary authority to submit applications on behalf of themselves, their organization, or nominated parties
• All supporting documents and materials submitted are genuine and lawfully obtained
• They comply with all eligibility criteria applicable to the relevant award category

3. Award Applications

Applications submitted through the CPM Awards Platform are subject to the official rules and regulations of the relevant award programme, including but not limited to the Best Management Practices Company Awards (BMPC Awards), the Management Leadership Excellence Awards (MLE Awards), and any future award programmes administered by CPM Sri Lanka. Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that submissions are completed before the published deadlines. Incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, misleading, or late submissions may be rejected or disqualified without notice.

4. Application Fees and Payments

Where applicable:

• Application fees must be paid in full before an application is considered complete
• All fees are quoted in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) unless otherwise specified
• Fees paid are non-refundable except where required by law
• CPM Sri Lanka reserves the right to revise fees, payment methods, and submission requirements for future award cycles

5. Submission of Supporting Materials

Applicants may submit documents, reports, presentations, photographs, videos, and other supporting materials as part of their application. By submitting materials, applicants confirm that they own or have permission to use all submitted content, that the submission does not infringe any intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy, or other legal rights of third parties, and that the content does not contain false, defamatory, offensive, or unlawful material. Applicants remain solely responsible for all submitted content.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Platform Content — all content available on the CPM Awards Platform, including text, graphics, logos, designs, software, databases, and other materials, is the property of CPM Sri Lanka and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, published, or commercially exploited without prior written consent from CPM Sri Lanka. Submitted Materials — ownership of submitted application materials remains with the applicant or the respective rights holder. However, by submitting materials through the platform, applicants grant CPM Sri Lanka a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to review and evaluate submissions, maintain records of applications, and use applicant names, organization names, award categories, photographs, and award achievements for promotional, educational, reporting, archival, and recognition purposes related to the awards programme. Confidential business information will not be publicly disclosed without authorization.

7. Evaluation Process and Judging

The evaluation process shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures established by CPM Sri Lanka. Applicants acknowledge and agree that:

• The judging panel has sole authority over evaluation decisions
• Additional information or interviews may be requested during the assessment process
• Judges may recuse themselves where conflicts of interest exist
• Decisions of the judging panel are final and binding

8. Code of Ethics and Integrity

Applicants are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, integrity, and ethical behaviour. Applicants may be disqualified if CPM Sri Lanka determines that false or misleading information has been submitted, fraudulent documentation has been provided, the applicant has engaged in unethical, illegal, or improper conduct, or any declaration made during the application process is found to be inaccurate. CPM Sri Lanka reserves the right to conduct reasonable verification procedures where necessary.

9. Confidentiality

CPM Sri Lanka recognizes the confidential nature of information submitted through the platform. Application information may be disclosed only to authorized CPM Sri Lanka personnel, approved judges and evaluators, technical service providers operating under confidentiality obligations, and regulatory or legal authorities where required by law. All judges and evaluators are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding applicant information and submissions.

10. User Accounts and Security

Where user accounts are provided, users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and for all activities conducted under their accounts. CPM Sri Lanka must be notified immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected security breach. CPM Sri Lanka reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts where misuse is suspected.

11. Prohibited Activities

Users shall not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to the platform or its systems
• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
• Interfere with the operation or security of the platform
• Use the platform for unlawful purposes
• Impersonate any person or organization
• Submit misleading or fraudulent information

12. Platform Availability

CPM Sri Lanka aims to maintain uninterrupted access to the platform but does not guarantee continuous availability. CPM Sri Lanka may temporarily suspend access for maintenance and upgrades, security reasons, technical failures, or circumstances beyond reasonable control. CPM Sri Lanka shall not be liable for any loss resulting from platform downtime or technical interruptions.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CPM Sri Lanka shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from use of the platform, inability to access the platform, submission errors, loss of data, technical failures, or participation in any awards programme. Where liability cannot be excluded by law, CPM Sri Lanka's maximum liability shall not exceed the amount of the application fee paid by the applicant.

14. Force Majeure

CPM Sri Lanka shall not be responsible for any delay, interruption, modification, postponement, or cancellation of any awards programme due to events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, strikes, power failures, cyber incidents, or other unforeseen circumstances.

15. Amendments

CPM Sri Lanka reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on the CPM Awards Platform and become effective immediately upon publication. Continued use of the platform after any amendments constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions or the use of the CPM Awards Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Sri Lanka.

17. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact: Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), No. 11, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka. Email: info@cpmsrilanka.org. Website: www.cpmsrilanka.org.