Legal Framework
The Black Pearl Awards are committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and integrity at every stage of the competition. To protect both participants and the reputation of the Awards, we have established a clear set of rules and guidelines that all entrants must follow.
These policies outline the conditions of participation, how personal data will be handled, and the rights associated with images and media captured during the event. By registering, every participant acknowledges and agrees to these terms, ensuring that the Black Pearl Awards remain an independent, chef-led benchmark for excellence in caviar.
Rules & Regulations
Participation is open to caviar producers, brands, and special selections, provided all entries are CITES-compliant and fully aligned with applicable international and Swiss trade regulations.
Each participant may submit an unlimited number of caviar entries for evaluation.
All samples must be received between February 1st and March 5th, 2026, and must strictly comply with cold-chain requirements.
All products are evaluated through strictly blind tastings conducted by the official jury.
The jury’s decisions are final and binding; no appeals will be considered.
Logistics, shipping coordination, customs formalities, and any related costs are handled by the participant, in accordance with the Awards’ guidelines.
The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet eligibility, quality, integrity, or documentation standards.
Participation in the Black Pearl Awards is subject to the Official Regulations and Conditions of Participation.
Privacy Policy
- Personal and company data submitted through the registration form will be used exclusively for the purposes of the Black Pearl Awards (eligibility checks, competition management, and communications).
- Data will not be shared with third parties except where required by law or for essential event logistics (e.g., shipping coordination, customs declarations).
- Digital files uploaded (logos, spec sheets, CITES documents) will be stored securely and deleted following the conclusion of the competition.
- By registering, participants consent to the processing of their data in accordance with applicable Swiss and EU privacy laws.
Personal and company data are collected solely to manage participation in the Black Pearl Awards. Data are handled securely, shared only when necessary to operate the competition or meet legal requirements, and retained for a limited period. Participants may request access, correction, or deletion of their data in accordance with applicable law. See official regulations of conditions of participations
Image Rights
By participating in the Black Pearl Awards, producers grant the organizers the right to capture and use images, videos, and recordings from the event for promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.
This includes but is not limited to: event coverage, jury sessions, product tastings, and the awards ceremony.
Images will not be altered in ways that misrepresent the products or producers.
Participants may request, in writing, the removal of specific images from future promotional use, subject to the organizer’s reasonable discretion.
By taking part in the Black Pearl Awards, participants agree that photos and videos taken during the event may be used by the organisers for promotional and editorial purposes, including on the website, social media, press materials, and future communications about the Awards.
Images will never be used in a misleading or defamatory manner.
