Terms & Conditions

Important rules, regulations, and notices regarding Internationals '25-'26

Please read each acknowledgment carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out before signing off. Your participation in the 2025-2026 International Junior Miss International Finals, to be held December 31, 2025 - January 4, 2026, is contingent upon your agreement to these rules and regulations.

Acknowledgments:

By signing up for the 2025-2026 International Junior Miss International Finals, you, as the contestant (age 18 or older) or as the Parent/Guardian, hereby agree to the following rules and regulations:

1. Age Verification:

The person submitting this form is over 18.
I acknowledge that the person filling out this digital form is the contestant (age 18 or older) or the Parent/Guardian.

2. Voluntary Participation:

I am applying of my own free will.
I acknowledge that I have applied to represent a state/region/country for the 2025-2026 International Junior Miss International Finals voluntarily.

3. Adherence to Rules:

I agree to follow the rules provided.
I commit to representing my state/region/country in the 2025-2026 International Junior Miss International Finals and hereby agree to all rules, regulations, and standards outlined within this agreement.

4. Obligations and Non-Refundable Fees:

I acknowledge and agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by International Junior Miss.
I understand that my application fee is non-refundable.
I acknowledge that all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE, regardless of circumstance.

5. Title Representation:

I agree to represent my IJM title to the fullest.
I will seek permission from the International Office regarding any other pageants.

6. Crown and Sash Responsibility:

I agree to consistent brand representation.
I acknowledge and agree to crown/banner shipping fees and stipulations.
I agree not to alter my IJM banner or crown.
I acknowledge that contestants who claim a title but do not compete at Internationals, drop out, or resign are prohibited from appearing publicly in their IJM crown or banner.

7. Contestants Competing in Other Pageants:

I acknowledge that contestants who have enrolled in the 2025-2026 International Pageant competes in and wins another pageant that prohibits her from competing at IJM Internationals, nothing — including titles, payments, or balances — is transferable or reimbursable.

8. Video and Photography Consent:

I agree to be videoed and photographed for media and marketing usage.

9. Scholarship, Prizes, and Payment Obligations:

I acknowledge and agree to the payment schedule regarding pageant fees.
I agree to release IJM and its affiliates from all claims and damages.
I acknowledge and agree to how we determine the scholarship awarded.
I acknowledge and agree to how prize money for Optional Contests is awarded.
I agree that, should I write a check, sufficient funds will be available for that check or else I be held liable for overdraft fees and/or other expenses.

10. Title Assignment and Fee Payments:

I agree to and understand what is required to 'lock in' a given title.
I agree to make my fee payments on time.
I understand and agree that I am responsible for all fees.

11. Balance Rollovers:

I acknowledge that contestants who are no-shows or who drop out of the pageant 60 or fewer days prior to the event will forfeit all payments made, and nothing is transferable.
I acknowledge that partial payments may be considered for transfer for a period of one year, on a case-by-case basis, and at the discretion of the International Office.
I acknowledge that no portion of the registration fee ($50) or crown and banner fee ($240) is transferable or refundable in any case.

12. Title Request Parameters:

A contestant may represent her home country or a country that represents her heritage.
If selecting to represent a country by heritage, supporting documentation may be requested in order to be approved to represent said country.
For U.S.-based contestants, you may represent your home state, a region of the U.S., or even a state nickname title.
A list of currently available titles is available here.
If a title is not noted, please email to inquire.

By submitting your application, you hereby agreed to these Terms & Conditions and you confirm your commitment to abide by the standards and policies outlined above for the 2025-2026 International Junior Miss International Finals.