Terms and Conditions

By applying for Tata Varsity Pitch, you hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

GENERAL

  • Current registered UK student or have graduated in 2020 or after

  • Business or business idea is UK based, but can operate internationally

  • Consent for use of collateral, where applicable, in associated publicity

  • Agree to contact from Tata and/or associated companies for duration of competition

  • Have authority from business partners/co-founders to act as Lead Applicant

  • Abide by all competition rules and conditions

  • All entrants acknowledge that the decisions of the organisers in relation to judging and all aspects of delivery of the programme are final

  • Entry to Varsity Pitch is without charge. All entrants are liable for any costs they may incur in preparing their entry

  • Neither Tata or Centre for Entrepreneurs will accept any liability resulting from participation in the programme

WINNERS

  • Category Winners will confirm that Directors of their companies do not have any formal connection with Centre for Entrepreneurs (registered charity number 1140102) other than as winners of the Tata Varsity Pitch Competition or as participants

  • Category Winners will confirm no Directors have been disqualified as a Director, or barred from owning or managing a company

  • Category Winners will confirm no Directors have been involved in or convicted of any fraudulent or criminal dealings and that no Directors have been made or declared bankrupt in the last 5 years

  • Category Winners will confirm prize money will be used to develop their business and will not be used for personal use or gain

  • Category Winners will confirm the business holds a UK bank account in their company name. NOTE: If you do not hold one already and win a cash prize, you will be required to set up a bank account in the company name before the prize money can be released