Terms & Conditions

GENERAL TERMS

• Judges' decisions are final. Scoring is based on 6 categories (Achievements, Leadership Roles, Model Potential, Photogenic Appeal, Volunteer Service Record, and Pageant Titles), each scored out of 100 points. Applicants must score at least 80/100 in at least 2 categories to be awarded a city and state title.
• Beauty scores and the identity of the judges WILL NOT be revealed.
• All fees submitted are non-refundable.
• Poor sportsmanship and/or conduct deemed inappropriate by the director/staff are grounds for disqualification and/or title relinquishment without refund.
• Winners grant Model Beauty USA the right to use their image for promotional purposes.
• National Winners may enter the following season's contest. WE WILL NOT COMBINE DIVISIONS.
• We cannot be responsible for damage to prizes due to mishandled mail.
• We reserve the right to refuse any entry.
• WE DO ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES. International titleholders must agree to pay international S&H fees.
• If more than one contestant maxes out in points in the national competition, more than 1 national title may be awarded. Ties WILL NOT be broken.

VERIFICATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS & AUTHENTICITY

Model Beauty USA is committed to maintaining the integrity, credibility, and prestige of its titles and recognitions. To ensure fairness and uphold the standards of our pageant, the following policies apply to all contestants:

• Academic Achievements: Academic distinctions may require supporting documentation or an independently verifiable source.
• Professional Awards: Professional honors and awards may require the name of the awarding organization, the year received, and supporting documentation when requested.
• Community Service: Volunteer work, charitable contributions, and community service accomplishments may require organizational references or other reasonable verification.
• Accuracy of Information: Contestants must submit truthful and accurate information regarding their identity, qualifications, achievements, and accomplishments.
• Misrepresentation: Falsification, exaggeration, or intentional misrepresentation of qualifications, achievements, or other entry information may result in disqualification or forfeiture of titles and awards.
• Photo Authenticity & AI-Generated Images: Contestants must submit photographs that accurately represent their current, recognizable appearance. Standard photographic enhancements, including adjustments to lighting, color, and minor retouching, are permitted. However, AI-generated images, face replacements, or excessive digital alterations that significantly change a contestant’s facial features, body proportions, or overall appearance are not permitted. Contestants must remain readily recognizable from their submitted photographs when making public appearances.
• Official Representation: Contestants and titleholders are expected to represent Model Beauty USA in a manner consistent with the organization’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and authenticity. Model Beauty USA reserves the right to request additional photographs, documentation, or clarification when necessary to verify compliance with these policies.

Model Beauty USA reserves the right to review entries for compliance with these standards and to disqualify entries containing materially false or misleading information.