OFFICIAL RULES & JUDGING RUBRIC

Skill-Based Housing Competition

1. CONTEST OVERVIEW

This is a skill-based competition (“Contest”), not a raffle, lottery, or sweepstakes.

The winner is determined solely by merit, based on a published judging rubric.

No element of chance is involved in determining the winner.

2. SPONSOR & ADMINISTRATOR

The Contest is sponsored and administered by the Organizer, Mr. Occupy Everything.

The Sponsor is responsible for administering entries, facilitating judging, and awarding the prize in accordance with these Official Rules.

3. ELIGIBILITY

Open to legal residents of the United States where permitted by law

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry

Employees, contractors, judges, and immediate family members of the Sponsor are not eligible

Void where prohibited

4. HOW TO ENTER

4.1 Entry Method

Participants may enter by registering for the Contest and submitting an original entry (“Submission”) in accordance with these Rules.

A Free Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE) is available where required by law. AMOE submissions receive the same judging criteria and treatment as paid entries but do not include optional feedback or refinement services.

4.2 Entry Fees

Entry fees (if applicable) cover administrative costs and optional educational or feedback services.

Entry fees do not increase the likelihood of winning.

5. SUBMISSIONS

5.1 What to Submit

Participants must submit an original idea, proposal, or solution responding to the Contest prompt.

Submissions may include:

Written explanations

Optional supporting video (see Section 5.4)

All submissions must be original and created by the participant.

5.2 Originality & Ownership

By entering, participants represent that:

Their submission is original

They own or control all rights to the submission

The submission does not infringe on third-party rights

Plagiarized or fraudulent submissions will be disqualified.

5.3 Multiple Submissions Policy

Each participant may have only one final submission eligible for judging.

Certain entry options allow multiple draft submissions for refinement.

Draft submissions replace prior versions and are not cumulative.

At the close of the submission period, only the highest-scoring submission per participant will be judged.

Multiple submissions do not create multiple chances to win.

5.4 Video Submissions (Optional)

Videos are optional and may be used to explain the submission

Videos are judged using the same rubric as written materials

Videos alone do not receive bonus points

6. JUDGING PROCESS

6.1 Blind Judging

Judging is conducted blind. Judges do not see:

Entry tier or payment amount

Number of draft submissions

Feedback or coaching history

Judges evaluate content only.

6.2 Independent Judges

Judges are independent evaluators with relevant experience. Judges do not provide feedback, coaching, or consulting to participants.

6.3 Scoring System

Each submission is scored on a 100-point scale using the rubric below.

7. OFFICIAL JUDGING RUBRIC (100 POINTS)

. Innovation & Originality — 25 Points

Creativity of the idea

Uniqueness of approach

Differentiation from common or existing solutions

. Feasibility & Practicality — 25 Points

Realistic execution

Financial and logistical viability

Practical implementation

. Problem Solving — 20 Points

Clear identification of a problem

Effectiveness of the proposed solution

Logical reasoning

. Community & Impact — 15 Points

Social benefit

Long-term value

Broader relevance and impact

. Clarity & Presentation — 15 Points

Organization and structure

Clear communication

Completeness of explanation

Maximum Total Score: 100 Points

8. TIE-BREAK PROCEDURE

If two or more submissions receive the same total score, ties will be resolved in the following order:

Higher Feasibility & Practicality score

Higher Innovation & Originality score

Higher Community & Impact score

Judge panel deliberation and majority vote (documented)

No random selection methods will be used.

9. THE PRIZE

The highest-scoring submission will be awarded the property, subject to:

Applicable taxes

Fees

Closing requirements

No cash alternative or substitution is offered.

10. TAXES & FEES

The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and expenses associated with accepting the prize.

11. DISQUALIFICATION

The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant who:

Violates these Rules

Submits false or misleading information

Attempts to manipulate judging

Submits plagiarized or non-original work

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By entering, participants release the Sponsor from any liability arising from participation in the Contest or acceptance of the prize, except where prohibited by law.

13. RULES GOVERNANCE

Rules are locked before entries open

Rules will not be changed mid-competition

All decisions by judges and the Sponsor are final and binding

14. GOVERNING LAW

The Contest is governed by the laws of the applicable U.S. jurisdiction, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

15. ACCEPTANCE OF RULES

By entering the Contest, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.

16. In the event that the amount of entries do not meet the equivalent of the appraised value of the home or more, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the competition and refund all tickets.

17. Tickets are non refundable except in the event of the cancellation of the contest.

FINAL STATEMENT

This Contest rewards ideas, effort, and execution — not luck.

Think smart. Build better. Win the house.