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We will assess web sites under the criteria which is displayed at the date of application.

Immediately inform any criteria compliant applicant in writing, of a 'Refrain to Evaluate' if we find that a conflict of interest may occur during assessment of their web site. Example: This could occur upon being requested to assess the web site of a good friend or co-worker.

In the event an insufficient number of O.N.Z.C.D.A™ assessors are available to assess a web site, notice will be sent to the applicant offering an impartial assessment by a team of assessors arranged through the APEX, U.W.S.A.G or WebsAwards memberships.

We will assess all submitted web sites within four ( 4 ) to five ( 5 ) weeks from the date of our receipt of application. If this deadline cannot be met, we agree to suspend applications until we can again work within this time frame. In the case of bulk submissions from Award Submit or other similar bulk or mass application programs or award submission software this time deadline clause is not applicable.

We will maintain any individually owned web sites that include award programs to a standard that meets the criteria of the awards offered. In the case of any owned web sites that are outside the main subject of this award program all such web sites will be maintained to a high standard of integrity.

We will minimize the dimensions of awards offered as a courtesy to web site owners that will display them. We may offer larger sizes if desired, but winning web site owners will have a choice. If the maximum dimensions cannot be adhered to then a text only link will be permitted for award images larger than the maximum size. ( Maximum size dimensions offered from this award program are no more than 115px H and 115px W. )

There will be no other applicant obligation in reference to the potential achievement of awards from our award program beyond meeting the displayed criteria. It is not, and never will be, mandatory at our web site to sign a guest book or to join a mailing list to achieve award consideration.

We will maintain a professional, friendly and positive manner in all communications held with applicants.

Signed: R. M. Serong, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Dated: 24.12.1999.

( Amended 2003-05-08, 2003-04-11, 2004-02-11, 2005-04-02, 2005-05-02, 2005-09-17 and 2006-06-26. )

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