Drawn to Science - Student Contest
Notice of Temporary Interruption of the “Drawn to Science” Contest
Public Announcement (Article 12 – Contest Interruption)
Dear all,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we hereby inform you that the Contest “Drawn to Science” has been temporarily interrupted.
The Contest will be relaunched at a later date. All participants and the public will be notified of the new Contest period at least three (3) days prior to its continuation, in accordance with Article 12 of the Rules.
All valid entries received to date will be treated respectfully in accordance with the Rules and data protection legislation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cosylab d.d.
Rules and Conditions for Participation in the Contest “Drawn to Science”
Hereinafter: “Rules”
Article 1: Organizer
The organizer of the Contest “Illustrator – Student Contest” (hereinafter: “contest”) is Cosylab d.d., Gerbičeva ulica 64, 1000 Ljubljana (hereinafter: “organizer”).
Article 2: Duration of the Contest
The contest will run from June 18, 2025, to August 15, 2025.
Article 3: Purpose of the Contest
The purpose is to obtain fresh, high-quality illustrations for promotional materials and support young, unestablished Slovenian creators.
Article 4: Participation
Participation is open to anyone who submits their illustrations for Cosylab’s promotional materials to the email address specified by the organizer.
Article 5: Who Can Participate
Eligible participants: All adults with permanent residence in the Republic of Slovenia (must be of legal age by the start date of the contest). Students of Slovenian design-related faculties (ALUO, NTF, Faculty of Design).
Both criteria must be met. Participants can withdraw by emailing marketing@cosylab.com with the subject “Withdrawal from the contest: Drawn to Science”.
Ineligible participants: Cosylab employees involved in organizing the contest and jury members. If selected, such entries are invalid, and a new winner will be chosen.
Article 6: How to Participate
Participants must:
Visit the contest page. The contest rules are also published.
Fill in the online form with your name, address, email, and phone number.
Upload your illustration.
Only entries submitted within the contest period (see Article 2) are valid.
Article 7: Prize Pool
3 Main Prizes:
1. €700
2. €320
3. €180
7 Secondary Prizes: Cosylab promotional items
The organizer will cover the personal income tax prepayment for prizes exceeding €42. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged or converted to cash (for secondary prizes).Article 8: Participation and Prize Selection
Valid entries received between June 18 and August 15, 2025, will be eligible. 10 winners (3 main + 7 secondary) will be selected. Selection Date: September 1, 2025
. Announcement Date: September 2, 2025
, contest page
The selection will be conducted by a 3-member jury at Cosylab’s premises and recorded in a signed report. If a winner declines or is ineligible, an alternate will be selected.
Article 9: Transfer of intellectual property rights
All intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, copyright, related rights and industrial property rights) in the illustrations uploaded by the participants under these rules shall automatically, without the need for any additional documents or signatures, vest exclusively, perpetually and without territorial limitation in the organizer. The foregoing includes, but is not limited to, all material rights arising from intellectual property rights.
Article 10: Winner Announcement and Prize Acceptance
Winners published on contest page and agree to the public disclosure of their name and hometown.
The prize will not be awarded if: the winner does not meet eligibility criteria, they violated the contest rules, they have already won a prize in this contest, they fail to provide required information (e.g., tax number) within 7 days, they decline the prize in writing to marketing@cosylab.com.
Prize Delivery: Within 14 days via post. The organizer is not liable if the winner cannot receive or use the prize due to circumstances beyond their control.
Article 11: Tax Obligations
Prizes exceeding €42 are subject to income tax under ZDoh-2, Article 105(3.3). The organizer will deduct and pay the tax prepayment. If the tax number is not submitted within 7 days, the organizer is not obliged to deliver the prize.
Article 12: Contest Interruption
The contest may be interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances (force majeure). Notices will be published on contest page. Notification of continuation will be posted at least 3 days in advance.
Article 13: Personal Data Protection
Participants agree that Cosylab may process their data (name, address, email, phone) from registration until withdrawal, for: prize notifications, marketing actions, event and product updates, customer feedback. Participants can request to stop or delete their data by emailing marketing@cosylab.com or writing to Cosylab, with the note “GDPR”. If done before contest end, their data will be used solely for participation purposes. Prize winners must provide full personal data including tax number for prizes over €42. Data will be stored per tax laws. Participants may request access, copies, corrections, or deletion at any time via the same email or address.
Article 14: Liability
Cosylab is not liable for damages resulting from participation or prize use. It is not responsible for: network or communication issues, nncomplete or unreadable entries, incorrect contact information provided by participants
Article 15: Disputes and Complaints
Complaints are handled by the organizer. Valid complaints will be resolved promptly, and disputes are subject to the competent court in Ljubljana.
Article 16: Final Provisions
By entering, participants declare they understand and agree to the Rules. Rules take effect on the contest start date and are published at contest page. Cosylab reserves the right to amend the Rules due to technical, commercial, or public reasons, with announcements made on the website. For questions, contact: marketing@cosylab.com. In Ljubljana, June 18, 2025