Promotion Terms & Conditions

1. Overview

The Epic Dream Grant Social Media Campaign ("Campaign") is conducted by the Finn Wardman World Explorer Fund ("the Fund"), an unincorporated association established in Bermuda operating as a private grant-making fund. The Campaign promotes awareness of the Epic Dream Grant programme and encourages eligible individuals to follow @finnwardmanfund on Instagram and/or TikTok and submit a grant application.

This is a merit-based grant programme. The Epic Dream Grant is awarded on application merit as determined by an independent selection committee. It is not a sweepstakes, lottery, or random-draw prize. No element of chance determines the winner.

2. Eligibility

The Campaign and the Epic Dream Grant are open to individuals who meet all of the following criteria at the time of application:

Age 18 to 26 years old. Open to applicants worldwide, except where prohibited by local law and except for residents of countries subject to comprehensive sanctions by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), including but not limited to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Must have a valid bank account capable of receiving an international wire transfer in USD. Must not be an employee, officer, director, or immediate family member of any officer or director of the Fund. Must not be a previous Epic Dream Grant recipient (previous applicants who were not selected may reapply).

Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

3. No Purchase Necessary

No purchase, payment, or financial contribution of any kind is necessary to participate in the Campaign, submit a grant application, or be considered for the Epic Dream Grant. Following @finnwardmanfund on social media is encouraged but is not a condition of grant eligibility. A grant application may be submitted directly at finnwardman.com/epic-dream regardless of social media participation.

4. How to Participate in the Campaign

Participants may engage with the Campaign by: following @finnwardmanfund on Instagram and/or TikTok; liking, saving, or commenting on Campaign posts; sharing Campaign posts to their own social media stories or feeds (optional); and submitting a grant application through the form at finnwardman.com/epic-dream.

Social media engagement (follows, likes, comments, shares) is voluntary and does not affect the outcome of grant selection. The grant is awarded based solely on application merit as evaluated by the selection committee.

5. The Epic Dream Grant

Applications are reviewed by an independent selection committee. The committee evaluates applications based on ambition, specificity, evidence of commitment, and honesty as described at finnwardman.com/epic-dream. Odds of winning are not applicable — this is not a game of chance.

6. Follower Milestone

The Fund has established a goal of reaching 10,000 followers on the @finnwardmanfund Instagram account. The Fund may reference this milestone in Campaign content. Reaching this milestone is an aspirational goal for the Fund's community growth and is not a legally binding condition of granting the award. The Fund reserves the right to open or close application windows and award grants at its discretion, regardless of follower count.

7. Grant Disbursement

The grant is disbursed by direct international bank transfer in one or two tranches, as determined in consultation with the recipient based on their plan structure. The recipient is solely responsible for any taxes, duties, or fees associated with receiving the grant in their jurisdiction. The Fund does not provide tax advice and recommends that recipients consult a qualified tax professional.

8. Application Requirements

Applicants submit an expression of interest consisting of: a description of their plan (100 words maximum), a rough budget, a 60-second video, and an optional supporting link. The selection committee may invite shortlisted applicants to submit a full application including a detailed plan, budget, three references, and supporting documents.

Full application requirements and the selection process are described at finnwardman.com/epic-dream.

9. Content and Publicity

By submitting an application, applicants grant the Fund permission to use their first name, general location (city/country), and a summary of their plan in Campaign materials, social media posts, and on the Fund's website. The Fund will not publish full applications, personal contact details, or video submissions without the applicant's explicit written consent.

The grant recipient agrees to document their funded experience (photos, video, written updates) and share these with the Fund for publication on the Fund's website and social media channels. The format and frequency of documentation will be agreed between the Fund and the recipient.

10. Platform Disclaimer

This Campaign is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.), TikTok (ByteDance Ltd.), or any other social media platform. All Campaign communications, grant administration, and selection decisions are the sole responsibility of the Finn Wardman World Explorer Fund.

By participating in the Campaign on any social media platform, participants agree to comply with that platform's terms of service.

11. Privacy

Personal information collected through grant applications is used solely for the purpose of administering the Epic Dream Grant programme. The Fund does not sell, rent, or share applicant data with third parties except as required to administer the grant (e.g., processing bank transfers) or as required by law.

12. Limitation of Liability

The Fund is not responsible for: technical failures of any social media platform; lost, late, or incomplete applications; inability to disburse funds due to banking restrictions in the recipient's jurisdiction; or any injury, loss, or damage arising from the recipient's funded activities.

Participation in the Campaign and the Epic Dream Grant programme is at the participant's own risk.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Bermuda. Any disputes arising from the Campaign or the Epic Dream Grant programme shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bermuda.

14. Amendments

The Fund reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be posted at this page and announced on @finnwardmanfund.

15. Contact

Questions about the Campaign or the Epic Dream Grant may be directed to: info@finnwardman.com