· There is no restriction on nationality of the contestants.

· The first round of competition is organized and arranged by the local competition organizing committee of each country. Participants can browse the information released by the local organizing committee and learn more.

· The organizer has the rights to photograph, record, video, and media broadcast all concerts and related activities related to the competition; as well as the copyright to print and produce brochures and promotional materials for the competition.

· The competition organizing committee does not provide transportation, food, accommodation and other services to the contestants, and the relevant expenses must be borne by the contestants themselves.

· Submitting the registration form constitutes acceptance of all competition rules. All interpretations shall be based on the original English text of these rules.

· All works must be performed in their entirety from memory, with the following exceptions: any work composed after 1950 allows reading of the score.

· The entries in each round can be the same or different, and it is up to the contestants to decide.

· The order of appearance of the contestants will be determined by the competition officials in accordance with the competition rules.

· The decision of the judging panel is final and cannot be questioned, modified or appealed.

· The winners of any round of competition will be eligible to perform at the awards ceremony concert. The order of the performances is decided jointly by the jury members.

· All announced prizes will be awarded.

· If any unexpected situations arise in the execution of these guidelines, the Jury Chairman, the Chair of the Board of Directors, and the President will resolve such situations.