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KIA INDIA BALLKIDS PROGRAM AT AO27
Campaign / Programme: Kia India Ballkids program at AO27
Promoter / Organiser: Kia India Private Limited (“Kia India”, “Organizer” or “Promoter”)
Effective Date: [Sept 2026 – March 2027]
1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) govern participation in the Kia India Ballkids program at AO27 presented by Kia India (“Program”). These T&C shall be read together with Kia India's Privacy Policy.
1.2 The Program is being conducted by Kia India Private Limited to identify and select children from India who may be selected to represent India as Kia India Ballkids at the Australian Open 2027 (“Australian Open” / “AO 2027”) in Melbourne, Australia.
1.3 The Official Ballkids play an important role in the conduct of Australian Open matches by assisting with the movement and collection of tennis balls and supporting the smooth conduct of matches.
1.4 The Program is a skill-based selection process. Participation does not guarantee selection as a Ballkid.
1.5 The Program will be conducted through: (a) Online registration; (b) City Trials in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru; (c) National Trials in Delhi for shortlisted participants; and (d) Selection of the Final 04 Ballkids, subject to the applicable selection process and confirmation by the Organizer / relevant Australian Open / Tennis Australia officials.
1.6 The Australian Open 2027 is scheduled to take place in January 2027. The dates, schedule, venue, training requirements and match allocations are subject to change at the discretion of Tennis Australia and/or the Australian Open. The Organizer is not the organizer of the Australian Open and does not control the conduct of the tournament or the deployment of Ballkids at it.
2.1 Kia India Private Limited (“Kia India”) is a company incorporated under applicable Indian laws and having its registered office at: NH-44, S.Y. No. 151-2, Erramanchi, Penukonda Mandal, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh – 515164, India.
2.2 For the purposes of these T&C, Kia India Private Limited shall be referred to as “Kia India”, “Organizer”, “Promoter” or “we/us/our”, as applicable.
2.3 The Program may be conducted with the support of Kia India's appointed agencies, partners, event partners, service providers and/or other entities involved in administering the Program. The Organizer shall ensure that each such entity is engaged under a written agreement imposing confidentiality, data protection and child safeguarding obligations no less stringent than those set out in these T&C and remains responsible for their acts and omissions in connection with the Program.
3.1 The Program is open to Indian citizens residing in India, who hold, or are capable of obtaining within the timelines prescribed by the Organizer, a valid Indian passport.
3.2 The participating child (“Participant”) must be between 12 and 15 years of age as on 1 January 2027, subject to verification of the Participant's date of birth.
3.3 The Participant must satisfy all eligibility, documentation, physical fitness, behavioural and other requirements prescribed by the Organizer and/or Tennis Australia for participation in the Program.
3.4 The Participant should possess adequate communication skills and be capable of understanding and following instructions given by the Organizer, coaches, officials and/or Tennis Australia representatives.
3.5 The Participant must be physically fit and capable of undertaking the physical activities and requirements associated with the Ballkid role.
3.6 The Participant must not have any medical or physical condition that prevents or materially restricts participation in the Program. The parent/legal guardian shall disclose any such condition, and any allergy or ongoing medication, to the Organizer at the time of registration and shall notify the Organizer promptly of any change.
3.7 The Participant must be eligible to travel internationally and must not be subject to any restriction that prevents travel to Australia.
3.8 The Participant must possess, or be capable of obtaining within the prescribed timelines, all documents required for international travel, including a valid passport and applicable visa.
3.9 The Organizer may require documentary proof of age, identity, nationality, address, medical fitness, passport and/or any other information required to verify eligibility. Such documents shall be collected only to the extent necessary and shall be handled in accordance with Clause 19.
3.10 Employees, directors and immediate family members of Kia India Private Limited, its affiliates, appointed agencies, event partners and entities directly involved in conducting the Program may be excluded from participation at the discretion of the Organizer.
3.11 Participants who were selected among the Final 4 (or the equivalent final selected squad) in any previous edition of the Kia India Australian Open Ballkids Program shall not be eligible to participate again, unless expressly permitted by the Organizer.
3.12 Eligibility shall be assessed as at the date of registration and must be satisfied continuously throughout the Program. The Organizer may verify eligibility at any stage, including after selection as one of the Final 04.
4.1 Registration for the Program shall be undertaken through the official registration webpage designated by Kia India.
4.2 The registration period shall commence on Sept 11th, 2026 and close on Oct 03rd, 2026.
4.3 No registrations will be accepted after the closing date and time unless the Organizer expressly extends the registration period.
4.4 The parent or legal guardian of the Participant must complete the registration on behalf of the Participant. Registrations submitted by the Participant directly shall not be accepted.
4.5 The parent/legal guardian shall be responsible for ensuring that all information submitted during registration is complete, accurate and truthful.
4.6 The information requested during registration may include Participant's name, date of birth / age, parent/legal guardian's name, mobile number, email address, city of participation, address / state / city, and such other information as is reasonably necessary for the administration of the Program and notified to the parent/legal guardian at the time of collection. Passport and travel documentation details shall be collected only from Participants shortlisted for the National Trials or selected as the Final 04, and only to the extent necessary for travel, visa and accreditation purposes.
4.7 The Organizer may request additional documentation from the Participant or parent/legal guardian at any stage for verification purposes.
4.8 Any registration containing incomplete, incorrect, misleading, fraudulent or unverifiable information may be rejected or disqualified.
4.9 Each Participant may register only once unless otherwise expressly permitted by the Organizer.
4.10 Registration does not constitute confirmation of participation in a City Trials. Participation will remain subject to eligibility verification and confirmation by the Organizer.
5.1 Eligible and shortlisted Participants will be invited to attend the City Trials at designated venues in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
5.2 The City Trials dates, venue, reporting time and detailed instructions will be communicated to eligible Participants through the registered contact details and/or official Program communication channels.
5.3 The Organizer reserves the right to modify the City Trials dates, venues, reporting times or other operational details.
5.4 Participants must report at the designated venue within the prescribed reporting window.
5.5 The Participant must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian at all times during the City Trials.
5.6 The parent/legal guardian shall be responsible for accompanying the Participant to and from the City Trials.
5.7 All costs associated with the Participant and accompanying parent/legal guardian's travel, local transportation, accommodation, meals and other incidental expenses for attending the City Trials shall be borne by the parent/legal guardian / Participant.
5.8 The Organizer shall not be responsible for reimbursement of any expenses incurred in attending the City Trials.
5.9 The Participant may be required to undergo physical, tennis-related, agility, coordination, communication and/or other assessments as determined by the Organizer and/or its appointed experts. All such assessments shall be conducted by suitably qualified personnel and shall be age-appropriate.
5.10 The exact tests, scoring methodology and assessment criteria may be determined by the Organizer and/or its appointed experts and may be communicated at the venue.
5.11 Participants must follow all instructions provided by the Organizer, venue management, coaches, officials and medical personnel.
5.12 Failure to attend the allocated City Trials at the specified date and time may result in disqualification.
5.13 Requests for change of City Trials location, date or time may not be accommodated.
5.14 No lateral entry to the National Trials will be permitted unless specifically authorised by the Organizer.
5.15 The Organizer shall ensure that qualified first-aid and medical support is available at each City Trials venue for the duration of the trials.
6.1 Participants will be assessed during the City Trials on criteria determined by the Organizer and/or its appointed experts.
6.2 Based on the assessment, a certain number of Participants from the City Trials may be shortlisted for the National Trials.
6.3 The number of Participants shortlisted from each city shall be determined by the Organizer and may vary depending on participation levels and operational requirements.
6.4 The Organizer's decision regarding the shortlist shall be final and binding, subject to applicable law.
6.5 Shortlisted Participants will be informed through the contact details provided during registration.
6.6 The Organizer shall not be responsible for any failure of communication arising from incorrect contact details, network failure, email delivery failure or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
7.1 Shortlisted Participants from the City Trials will be invited to attend the National Trials in Delhi.
7.2 The National Trials are currently scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026, subject to confirmation or change by the Organizer.
7.3 The final date, venue, reporting time and schedule will be communicated to shortlisted Participants.
7.4 The Participant must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian during the National Trials.
7.5 All costs associated with travel, local transportation, accommodation, meals and other incidental expenses for the Participant and accompanying parent/legal guardian for attending the National Trials shall be borne by the Organizer.
7.6 The Organizer shall not be responsible for reimbursement of any personal expenses incurred by Participants or their parents/legal guardians for attending the National Trials.
7.7 During the National Trials, Participants may be assessed on tennis-related skills, Ballkid skills, agility, speed and movement, coordination, reaction time, ability to follow instructions, communication skills, attitude and sportsmanship, physical fitness, and ability to perform effectively in a live stadium environment.
7.8 The assessment criteria may be revised or supplemented by the Organizer and/or Tennis Australia representatives. Any such revision shall be applied uniformly to all Participants and, where practicable, communicated before the assessment commences.
7.9 Participants must comply with all instructions and directions issued during the National Trials.
7.10 Failure to attend the National Trials at the prescribed date and time may result in disqualification.
7.11 No request for a re-test, alternative date or change of allocated schedule shall be entertained except at the sole discretion of the Organizer.
8.1 Following the National Trials, 04 Participants will be selected as the Final Winners / Final Ballkids, subject to the applicable selection and approval process.
8.2 The Final 04 will be selected based on their performance, skills, attitude, fitness, conduct and suitability for performing the Ballkid role.
8.3 The selection may involve representatives / officials appointed by Kia India and/or Tennis Australia / Australian Open, as applicable.
8.4 The selection decision shall be final and binding, subject to applicable law.
8.5 No Participant or parent/legal guardian shall have the right to demand a re-test, re-evaluation or disclosure of individual scoring or comparative assessment.
8.6 The announcement of the Final 04 will be made on a date and through a mechanism determined by the Organizer.
8.7 The Final 04 shall remain subject to completion of all required documentation, medical fitness requirements, visa requirements, parental consent and other conditions prescribed by the Organizer and/or Tennis Australia.
8.8 Selection as one of the Final 04 does not constitute an unconditional guarantee of participation in a particular Australian Open match.
8.9 The Organizer may identify reserve Participants who may be called upon to replace a Final Winner who becomes ineligible, is disqualified or is unable to travel for any reason. Identification as a reserve does not confer any entitlement to travel or to any Program benefit.
9.1 The Final 04 selected Participants may be provided an opportunity to participate as Kia India Ballkids at the Australian Open 2027 in Melbourne, Australia, subject to final confirmation by the relevant Australian Open / Tennis Australia authorities, medical and fitness clearance, successful visa approval, completion of all required documentation, compliance with all applicable Australian Open / Tennis Australia rules, and compliance with these T&C and any additional requirements communicated by the Organizer.
9.2 The Australian Open 2027 is scheduled to take place in January 2027. Exact Ballkid schedules and participation dates will be communicated separately.
9.3 The exact dates of travel, training, orientation, Ballkid duties and return travel will be communicated to the Final 04 at a later stage.
9.4 The allocation of matches, courts, training sessions and Ballkid duties shall be determined by Tennis Australia / Australian Open and/or the Organizer.
9.5 No Final Winner or parent/legal guardian shall have the right to request a particular match, court, player, session, training slot or itinerary.
9.6 If a match, training session or other Australian Open activity is cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or modified by Tennis Australia, the Australian Open or any other relevant authority, the Organizer shall not be responsible for providing an alternative match, activity or experience.
9.7 The Final 04 shall be supervised at all times during travel, training, accommodation and Ballkid duties by the accompanying an adult nominated by the Organizer and approved in writing by the parent/legal guardian, in addition to any supervision arrangements operated by Tennis Australia at the venue.
10.1 The travel and accommodation benefits applicable to the Final 04 shall be as specifically communicated by the Organizer as part of the Program.
10.2 Without limiting Clause 10.1, the Program benefit for each Final Winner and each accompanying guardian shall include: (a) return economy class airfare from the nearest international airport in India to Melbourne, Australia; (b) accommodation for the duration of the Ballkid deployment; (c) meals as specified by the Organizer; (d) local ground transportation between the accommodation and the venue; (e) travel and medical insurance for the duration of the international travel; and (f) visa application fees. Any item not expressly listed in this Clause 10.2 is excluded and shall be borne by the Participant / parent/legal guardian.
10.3 Any travel benefit forming part of the Program shall be subject to availability, airline schedules, visa approval, applicable travel regulations and the itinerary determined by the Organizer.
10.4 The Organizer shall determine the travel itinerary, airline, routing, accommodation and transportation arrangements.
10.5 Requests for itinerary changes, upgrades, alternate flights, alternate accommodation or additional travel arrangements shall not be entertained unless expressly approved by the Organizer.
10.6 Any expense or service not expressly stated as being included in the Program shall be borne by the relevant Participant / parent/legal guardian.
10.7 The Organizer shall not be responsible for expenses arising from missed flights, delays caused by the Participant, failure to comply with airline requirements, incorrect documentation or other circumstances attributable to the Participant / parent/legal guardian.
10.8 The Organizer shall arrange travel and medical insurance covering each Final Winner, and where applicable the accompanying parent/legal guardian, for the duration of the international travel. Details of the cover, including exclusions and claim procedure, shall be provided to the parent/legal guardian before departure.
11.1 The parent/legal guardian acknowledges that the Participant is a minor and that the parent/legal guardian is responsible for providing all required consents and permissions.
11.2 The parent/legal guardian shall be required to sign such declarations, undertakings, consent forms, medical forms, travel documents and other documentation as may be required.
11.3 For the City Trials and National Trials, the Participant must be accompanied by one parent/legal guardian.
11.4 Tennis Australia will be responsible for supervising the Final 04 while they are at the Australian Open venue for their Ballkid duties and the Organizer will provide at least one chaperone to supervise the Final 04 at all other times while they are in Melbourne, Australia and during travel to and from Melbourne, Australia. Further details and shall form part of the final participation conditions.
11.5 The parent/legal guardian shall ensure that the Participant complies with all instructions, schedules, behavioural requirements and safety protocols.
11.6 The parent/legal guardian shall ensure that the Organizer is informed immediately of any change in the Participant's health, medical condition, fitness, travel documentation or other circumstances that may affect participation.
11.7 The parent/legal guardian shall ensure that all information and documentation provided to the Organizer is accurate and genuine.
11.8 The parent/legal guardian shall remain contactable at all times during the City Trials, the National Trials and, where applicable, the Australian Open, and shall provide the Organizer with an emergency contact number that will be answered.
11.9 The parent/legal guardian shall indemnify the Organizer against any direct loss, claim or liability arising from any wilful breach of these T&C by the parent/legal guardian or the Participant, or from any materially false or misleading information provided by the parent/legal guardian.
12.1 The Final Winners must possess a valid Indian passport meeting the applicable Australian travel requirements.
12.2 The passport must remain valid for the period required by applicable Australian immigration and travel authorities.
12.3 The Final Winners may be required to provide passport copies, photographs, identity documents, proof of address, birth certificate, parental consent documents and other documents required for visa processing. Such documents shall be used solely for eligibility verification, visa, travel and accreditation purposes and shall be retained only for so long as necessary in accordance with Clause 19.
12.4 Visa issuance is subject entirely to the decision of the relevant Australian authorities.
12.5 The Organizer shall not be responsible for any visa rejection, delay, additional documentation requirement or inability to travel resulting from a visa decision or any other decision of the relevant authorities.
12.6 If a Final Winner is unable to travel due to visa rejection, passport issues or failure to meet applicable immigration requirements, the Organizer may, at its discretion, nominate another eligible Participant or take such other action as it considers appropriate.
12.7 The Organizer shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the Participant / parent/legal guardian in connection with visa applications unless expressly communicated otherwise.
13.1 Participation in the Program involves physical activities, running, agility drills, tennis-related activities and other physical movement.
13.2 The parent/legal guardian confirms that the Participant is medically and physically fit to participate.
13.3 The Organizer may require the Participant to undergo a medical examination or provide a medical fitness certificate.
13.4 The parent/legal guardian must immediately notify the Organizer of any medical condition, injury, illness, medication requirement or other circumstance that may affect the Participant's ability to participate.
13.5 The parent/legal guardian acknowledges that participation in physical activities involves inherent risks including falls, muscular injuries, sprains, strains, collisions, fatigue and other physical injury.
13.6 The Organizer will take reasonable precautions to maintain participant safety; however, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organizer shall not be liable for injury, illness, loss or damage arising from inherent risks associated with participation, except to the extent caused by the negligence of the Organizer or of its appointed agencies, service providers or personnel or as otherwise required under applicable law.
13.7 In an emergency, the parent/legal guardian authorises the Organizer and/or its appointed representatives to arrange reasonable and appropriate medical assistance, treatment and/or transportation for the Participant, where necessary. The Organizer shall take reasonable steps to contact the parent/legal guardian or nominated emergency contact, where practicable.
13.8 Qualified first-aid and medical support shall be available at the City Trials and National Trials venues. Save where cover is provided under the insurance arranged under Clause 10.8, the cost of any medical treatment shall be borne by the parent/legal guardian.
13A.1 The Organizer shall ensure that all coaches, officials, volunteers, agency personnel and other individuals engaged in the Program who will have direct contact with Participants are subject to appropriate background verification and are briefed on the Organizer's child safeguarding requirements before the commencement of the City Trials.
13A.2 No individual engaged in the Program shall have unsupervised one-to-one contact with a Participant. The accompanying parent/legal guardian shall remain present at the venue throughout the City Trials and the National Trials.
13A.3 Photography, filming and audio recording of Participants shall be undertaken only by persons authorised by the Organizer, and only in accordance with Clause 18. Participants shall not be photographed or filmed in changing areas, medical areas or comparable spaces.
13A.4 The Organizer shall designate a person responsible for child safeguarding for the Program and shall publish that person's contact details on the official Program webpage and communicate them to parents/legal guardians before the City Trials. Any concern relating to the safety or welfare of a Participant may be raised with that person, and shall be dealt with promptly.
13A.5 The Organizer, its appointed agencies and all personnel engaged in the Program shall comply with all applicable laws relating to the protection of children, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
14.1 Participants are expected to maintain appropriate behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the Program.
14.2 Participants must follow reasonable instructions; demonstrate good sportsmanship; behave respectfully towards other Participants, officials, staff, players and members of the public; follow venue safety and security regulations; maintain appropriate conduct on and off court; and comply with applicable Australian Open and Tennis Australia policies.
14.3 Any Participant found engaging in abusive, threatening, discriminatory, unsafe, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate behaviour may be removed from the Program.
14.4 The Organizer may disqualify a Participant for conduct that, in its reasonable opinion, may adversely affect the reputation of Kia India, the Australian Open, Tennis Australia or the Program. Given that Participants are minors, the Organizer shall inform and, where circumstances permit, consult the parent/legal guardian before taking action under Clauses 14.3 or 14.4, except where immediate action is necessary for the safety of any person.
14.5 Such disqualification may occur at any stage, including after selection as a Final Winner.
15.1 The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any Participant who does not satisfy the eligibility criteria; provides incorrect, false, misleading or fraudulent information; submits forged or altered documents; attempts to manipulate the selection process; uses automated or fraudulent means to submit registrations; fails to provide required documentation; fails to attend a scheduled Trials or trial; fails to comply with instructions; is medically or physically unfit to participate; fails to obtain required travel documentation or visa; engages in inappropriate or unlawful conduct; or breaches these T&C or any additional terms applicable to the Program.
15.2 In the event of disqualification after selection as a Final Winner, the Organizer may, at its discretion, select another eligible Participant or take such other action as it considers appropriate.
15.3 The Organizer's decision regarding disqualification shall be final and binding, subject to applicable law.
15.4 Save where immediate action is required, the Organizer shall notify the parent/legal guardian of a proposed disqualification and, where reasonably practicable, provide an opportunity to respond before the decision is made final.
16.1 Each Participant shall be permitted to submit only one registration unless otherwise expressly stated by the Organizer.
16.2 Multiple registrations submitted using different contact details, identities or other means may be rejected.
16.3 The Organizer may use reasonable methods to identify duplicate or fraudulent registrations.
16.4 Any attempt to manipulate the registration or selection process may result in immediate disqualification.
17.1 All communications relating to registration, shortlisting, Trials and selection will be sent to the parent/legal guardian using the contact information provided during registration.
17.2 The Organizer may communicate through telephone, SMS, email, WhatsApp and/or other official communication channels. All Program communications shall be addressed to the parent/legal guardian and not to the Participant directly.
17.3 The Organizer does not guarantee delivery of SMS, email or other electronic communications where delivery is affected by network issues, incorrect contact details, technical failures, spam filters or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
17.4 It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to ensure that the contact information provided during registration remains active and accessible.
18.1 By participating in the Program, the parent/legal guardian consents to Kia India and/or its appointed agencies recording photographs, video, audio and other content featuring the Participant during the Program.
18.2 Such content may include the Participant's name, image, likeness, voice, performance and participation in the Program.
18.3 The Organizer may use such content for communication, documentation, publicity, public relations, advertising, digital media, social media and other promotional purposes relating to the Program and to Kia India's association with the Australian Open.
18.3A The rights granted under this Clause 18 are worldwide and royalty-free and shall subsist in perpetuity from the conclusion of the Australian Open 2027, save that the Organizer may retain and continue to use content already published or archived for record, documentation and historical purposes.
18.4 The parent/legal guardian grants such consent without entitlement to additional compensation, subject to applicable law.
18.5 The Organizer may edit, reproduce, publish, distribute and communicate such content through any media or platform.
18.6 Where required, additional specific consent may be obtained from the parent/legal guardian.
18.7 The parent/legal guardian may withdraw consent to further use of such content by written notice to the Organizer. Withdrawal shall not affect content already published, distributed or incorporated into materials in circulation, or the Organizer's retention of records under Clause 25.3.
19.1 Personal information collected during registration and participation will be handled in accordance with Kia India's applicable Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made thereunder.
19.2 Information may be collected and processed for registration and eligibility verification; administration of the Program; communication; shortlisting and selection; travel and visa processing; medical and safety administration; event management; documentation and audit; and promotional and communication purposes, subject to applicable consent requirements.
19.3 Where personal information of a minor is submitted, the parent/legal guardian confirms that they are authorised to provide such information and consent to its processing for the purposes of the Program. The parent/legal guardian shall provide only such information as is necessary for registration and participation and shall ensure that all information provided is accurate and current.
19.4 Participants / parents or legal guardians should review Kia India's applicable Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.
19.5 Kia India's privacy contact details and policy wording shall be aligned with the latest applicable Kia India Privacy Policy prior to publication of these T&Cs.
19.6 Notice: A notice setting out the personal data to be collected, the purposes for which it will be processed, the manner in which the parent/legal guardian may exercise rights under applicable data protection law, and the manner of making a complaint to the Data Protection Board of India, shall be provided to the parent/legal guardian at or before the time of collection.
19.7 Disclosure and transfer: Personal data of the Final 04 and any accompanying adult may be shared with Tennis Australia, the Australian Open, airlines, travel agents, insurers, accommodation providers, visa and immigration authorities and other entities located outside India, to the extent necessary for travel, visa, insurance, accreditation and event administration.
19.8 Retention: Personal data shall be retained only for so long as necessary for the purposes set out in Clause 19.2 and to meet applicable legal, audit and record-keeping requirements, and shall thereafter be erased. Registration data of Participants who are not shortlisted shall be erased within [ ] months of the conclusion of the Program.
19.9 Rights: The parent/legal guardian may request access to, correction of or erasure of the Participant's personal data, may nominate another individual to exercise those rights, and may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the Organizer at the details published under Clause 32. Withdrawal of consent may result in the Participant being unable to continue in the Program.
19.10 Security: The Organizer shall implement reasonable security safeguards to protect personal data collected in connection with the Program and shall notify affected parents/legal guardians and the Data Protection Board of India of any personal data breach in the manner required under applicable law.
20.1 The Organizer shall not be responsible for technical failures, website downtime, server failures, telecommunications failures, internet connectivity issues, loss of data, corrupted submissions or other technical issues beyond its reasonable control.
20.2 The Organizer reserves the right to suspend, extend, modify or close registration if technical or operational circumstances require.
20.3 Proof of submission of a registration shall not automatically constitute proof of receipt or eligibility.
21.1 The Organizer reserves the right to amend, modify, extend, suspend or withdraw the Program or any part of it where reasonably necessary.
21.2 This may include changes to registration dates; City Trials dates or locations; National Trial dates or location; selection process; number of shortlisted Participants; number of Final Winners; travel arrangements; Australian Open participation arrangements; and other operational requirements.
21.3 Any material change will, where reasonably practicable, be communicated through the official Program website and/or other official communication channels.
21.4 Continued participation after publication of revised T&C or programme details shall constitute acceptance of the revised terms, subject to applicable law. Where a change materially and adversely affects a Participant, the Organizer shall notify the parent/legal guardian and the parent/legal guardian may withdraw the Participant from the Program without penalty.
22.1 The Organizer shall not be liable for any failure, delay, cancellation or modification of the Program caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
22.2 Such circumstances may include natural disasters, pandemic or epidemic, government restrictions, war or terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, fire, flood, earthquake, travel restrictions, visa or immigration restrictions, airline disruption, venue closure, cancellation or postponement of the Australian Open, decisions of Tennis Australia or Australian Open authorities, or any other event beyond the reasonable control of the Organizer.
22.3 In such circumstances, the Organizer may modify, postpone, suspend or cancel the Program or any part thereof without liability, subject to applicable law.
23.1 The Organizer shall take reasonable steps to conduct the Program safely and in accordance with these T&C.
23.2 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Organizer shall not be liable for travel delays or cancellations; loss or damage to personal belongings; visa rejection or immigration decisions; airline or accommodation-related issues; cancellation or rescheduling of Australian Open matches or activities; failure of communication due to circumstances beyond the Organizer's control; incidental expenses incurred by Participants or parents/legal guardians; or indirect or consequential loss.
23.3 Nothing in these T&C shall exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
24.1 The Final 04 Participants will be offered the opportunity as part of the official AO27 Ballkids Squad, subject to all applicable conditions.
24.2 The specific inclusions forming part of the Program benefit / prize shall be communicated separately by Organizer.
24.4 Unless expressly included by the Organizer, personal purchases, telephone charges, laundry, room service, upgrades, additional accommodation, additional meals, excess baggage, personal insurance and other incidental expenses shall be borne by the Participant / parent/legal guardian.
24.5 The Program benefits are personal to the Final Winners and may not be transferred, sold, exchanged or substituted for cash.
24.6 No cash equivalent shall be payable in lieu of any Program benefit unless expressly determined by the Organizer.
24.7 Any tax liability arising in connection with the Program benefit shall be dealt with in accordance with applicable law, and the Organizer shall discharge any withholding or deposit obligation applicable to it.
25.1 The decision of Kia India and/or its appointed selection panel regarding eligibility, shortlisting, Trials, trials and selection shall be final and binding, subject to applicable law.
25.2 No correspondence regarding the selection methodology, scoring, ranking or decision shall be entertained save as required under applicable law.
25.3 The Organizer reserves the right to retain records relating to the selection process for internal, legal, audit and compliance purposes for such period as is necessary for those purposes and in accordance with Clause 19.8.
26.1 All trademarks, logos, brand names, creative material, website content and other intellectual property relating to Kia India and the Program remain the property of their respective owners.
26.2 Participants shall not use Kia India, Australian Open, Tennis Australia or other third-party trademarks, logos or copyrighted material without prior written permission.
26.3 Any unauthorised commercial use of Program-related content or branding is prohibited.
26.4 The parent/legal guardian grants to Kia India a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use any content created by or featuring the Participant in connection with the Program, on the terms and for the period set out in Clause 18.
27.1 No purchase of any Kia vehicle or product is required to register or participate in the Program.
27.2 Participation is subject to satisfaction of the eligibility requirements and acceptance of these T&C.
27.3 Selection under the Program is determined substantially by skill and assessment. The Program does not involve any entry fee, stake or consideration and does not constitute a lottery, prize competition in the nature of gambling, or wagering arrangement under applicable law.
28.1 These T&C, together with the registration instructions and any additional conditions communicated by the Organizer, constitute the rules governing the Program.
28.2 By registering, the parent/legal guardian confirms that they have read, understood and accepted these T&C on behalf of themselves and the Participant.
28.3 If any provision of these T&C is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid and enforceable.
28.4 Failure by the Organizer to enforce any provision of these T&C shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
28.5 The Organizer may appoint third-party service providers, agencies and partners to administer various aspects of the Program.
28.6 Participants and parents/legal guardians shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and venue rules.
28.8 Nothing in these T&C creates any agency, partnership, employment or joint venture between the Organizer and any Participant or parent/legal guardian.
29.1 These T&C shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.
30.1 Any dispute, difference or claim arising out of or relating to these T&C or the Program shall, in the first instance, be attempted to be resolved amicably through discussion between the parties.
30.2 If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within 30 days, it shall be referred to arbitration by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement between the parties, failing which in accordance with Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and Rule framed thereunder.
30.3 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended from time to time.
30.4 The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Gurugram, Haryana.
30.5 The language of arbitration shall be English.
30.6 The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties, subject to applicable law.
30.7 Nothing in this Clause 30 shall prevent either party from applying to a court of competent jurisdiction for urgent interim relief.
31.1 Subject to the arbitration clause above, the courts at Gurugram, Haryana shall have exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising from or relating to these T&C.
32.1 Any query relating to registration or the Program should be raised through the official communication channels provided on the Program website.
32.2 General Kia customer queries may be addressed through Kia India's official customer-care channels.
32.3 Privacy-related queries should be directed to the latest contact details published in Kia India's Privacy Policy.
By registering the Participant for the Program, I, the parent/legal guardian:
I consent to my child receiving reasonable first aid and, where necessary, medical assessment, treatment and transportation to a medical facility in the event of an injury, illness or emergency arising during participation in the Program.
I understand that the Organizer will take reasonable steps to contact me / the nominated emergency contact where appropriate.
I agree to bear the cost of any medical treatment not covered by insurance arranged by the Organizer.
Emergency contact name and number: ______________________
I consent to Kia India, its appointed agencies and relevant Program partners photographing, filming and/or recording my child during participation in the Program.
I grant permission for such photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, name, likeness and voice to be used for documentation, publicity, public relations, advertising, digital, social media and other promotional purposes relating to the Program and Kia India, subject to applicable law.
By submitting the registration form and selecting the applicable consent / acceptance checkbox, the parent/legal guardian confirms:
“I have read, understood and agree to these Terms & Conditions and consent to my child's participation in the Kia India Ballkids program at AO27 presented by Kia India.”
I, the undersigned parent/legal guardian, confirm and agree to the following on behalf of the participant named above
For any queries or assistance regarding this consent form, please contact the Program team at support@kia-ao-ballkids.com
A Simple Guide for Parents
& Participants
Every candidate taking part in the City Trials and National Trials will participate in physical activities, including running, catching, throwing, agility and movement drills.
To help keep every child safe, we require a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner confirming that your child is medically fit to participate in these activities.
Ask your doctor to provide a short certificate that includes:
The certificate must be issued by a registered medical practitioner with a valid medical registration.
It should be issued on the doctor's official letterhead or prescription pad, with their registration number clearly visible. These details are required for the certificate to be accepted for submission.
The certificate should be dated within 30 days of your City Trials date.
A certificate that is too old may not be accepted, so we recommend getting it closer to your audition date rather than immediately after registering.