Official Rules, Policies & Terms
Welcome to DS Glam Pageant – Miss, Mrs & Teen Diva.
DS Glam Pageant is a national beauty and personality platform founded by Dr. Soujanya. The Pageant is designed to celebrate confidence, individuality, personality, leadership, elegance, and purpose.
Participation in the DS Glam Pageant is more than a competition. It is a transformational journey involving grooming, personality development, communication, stage training, styling, ramp-walk training, media exposure, and personal growth.
01 1. Eligibility
1.1 Categories
DS Glam Pageant may conduct the following categories, subject to the season and categories officially announced by the organizers:
- Miss Teen Diva
- Miss Diva
- Mrs Diva
- Classic or Other Special Categories, where announced
1.2 Age Categories
The current website eligibility information provides the following general age categories:
- Miss Teen: 13–18 years
- Miss: 18 years and above
- Mrs: 18 years and above
Additional age categories, including Classic or special categories, may be introduced for particular seasons and will be announced by DS Glam Pageant.
1.3 Marital Status
Eligibility regarding marital status shall depend on the category selected and the requirements announced for the relevant season.
Participants must provide truthful information regarding their marital status during registration.
1.4 Citizenship
The Pageant may accept eligible Indian citizens and NRIs, subject to the eligibility requirements applicable to the particular season.
1.5 Identification
Participants must provide valid government-issued identification when requested.
Acceptable identification may include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID
- Any other valid government-issued identification accepted by the organizers
1.6 Application Screening
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
All applications are subject to screening and approval by DS Glam Pageant.
The organizers reserve the right to accept or reject an application based on the applicable eligibility and selection criteria.
02 2. Registration and Application
Participants must provide complete, accurate, and truthful information during registration.
The application may require the following information:
- Full Name
- Age
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Marital Status
- Occupation
- City
- State
- Country
- Height
- Contact Number
- WhatsApp Number
- Email Address
- Instagram or Social Media Profile
- Special Talents or Skills
- Photographs
- Government ID Proof
- Motivation for participating in DS Glam Pageant
Participants may be required to submit:
- One close-up photograph
- One full-length photograph
- Valid government ID proof
- Any other documents requested by the organizers
Providing false, misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent information may result in rejection, disqualification, or withdrawal of a title.
03 3. Registration Fee
The registration fee applicable to a particular season will be communicated by DS Glam Pageant.
The applicable fee may change depending on the season, offer, category, stage of participation, or program structure.
Payment of a registration fee:
- Does not guarantee selection as a finalist.
- Does not guarantee a title.
- Does not guarantee a winner position.
- Does not guarantee participation in the Grand Finale.
Unless otherwise expressly stated by DS Glam Pageant in writing or required by applicable law, fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
04 4. Selection and Audition Process
The selection process may include:
- Online application
- Profile screening
- Shortlisting
- Audition
- Grooming and training
- Preliminary or other evaluation rounds
- Grand Finale
Only shortlisted applicants may receive audition details.
DS Glam Pageant reserves the right to modify the selection process, number of rounds, eligibility requirements, dates, venues, or evaluation structure for any particular season.
05 5. Grooming and Training
Selected participants may be required to attend official grooming and training sessions.
Training may include:
- Personality development
- Communication skills
- Confidence building
- Ramp walk
- Stage presence
- Body language
- Fashion styling
- Makeup and presentation
- Public speaking
- Leadership development
- Pageant etiquette
- Media interaction
Attendance at officially scheduled grooming sessions, rehearsals, fittings, shoots, workshops, and other mandatory activities is required.
Participants must inform the organizers in advance if they are unable to attend a mandatory activity.
Repeated or unexplained absence may affect eligibility for subsequent rounds or result in disqualification.
06 6. Grand Finale Participation
Participants selected for the Grand Finale must comply with all official instructions relating to:
- Rehearsals
- Stage training
- Grooming
- Fittings
- Photography
- Video shoots
- Media activities
- Promotional activities
- Costume requirements
- Finale rehearsals
- Grand Finale attendance
Any applicable Finale, Training, Grooming, Costume, Accommodation, or other program-related fees will be communicated separately to eligible participants.
07 7. Code of Conduct
Every participant must maintain professional, respectful, and dignified behaviour throughout the DS Glam Pageant journey.
Participants must treat the following individuals with respect:
- Fellow contestants
- Directors
- Mentors
- Trainers
- Judges
- Coordinators
- Staff
- Sponsors
- Partners
- Guests
- Media representatives
The following conduct is prohibited:
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Threatening behaviour
- Violence
- Abusive language
- Intimidation
- Disruptive behaviour
- Deliberate defamation
- False accusations
- Misrepresentation
- Unprofessional conduct
- Any behaviour that materially disrupts Pageant activities
Participants must maintain Pageant decorum both online and offline.
08 8. Prohibited Substances
Alcohol, illegal drugs, and prohibited substances are not permitted during official DS Glam Pageant activities, events, training sessions, rehearsals, shoots, or other Pageant-related programs.
Violation of this rule may result in immediate removal from the relevant activity and may lead to disqualification.
Participants must also comply with all applicable laws and venue regulations.
09 9. Social Media Policy
DS Glam participants are encouraged to maintain a positive, professional, and respectful online presence.
Participants must not use social media to:
- Harass other contestants
- Bully or threaten individuals
- Spread knowingly false information
- Make defamatory statements
- Misrepresent official Pageant decisions
- Impersonate DS Glam Pageant or its representatives
- Publish confidential information
- Create misleading announcements regarding titles, awards, or results
Participants may be requested to use official Pageant tags, hashtags, campaign materials, or social media guidelines for promotional activities.
10 10. Wardrobe and Styling Guidelines
Participants must follow the official wardrobe and styling instructions provided for each round.
Participants may be required to arrange their own outfits unless otherwise communicated by DS Glam Pageant.
All outfits must be:
- Pageant appropriate
- Elegant
- Presentable
- Suitable for the relevant event or round
- Consistent with the instructions provided by the organizers
The organizers may require prior approval for specific costumes, special-round outfits, cultural presentations, or themed appearances.
Participants must not use attire or presentation materials that are offensive, discriminatory, or culturally insensitive.
11 11. Judging and Evaluation
Depending on the competition format, participants may be evaluated on factors including:
- Confidence
- Stage presence
- Communication skills
- Grooming
- Overall personality
- Discipline
- Professionalism
- Ramp walk
- Poise
- Elegance
- Leadership
- Vision
- Individuality
- Advocacy or social awareness
- Overall performance
The exact scoring system and evaluation criteria may vary by round and season.
Judges' decisions shall be final in accordance with the applicable Pageant rules and competition structure.
12 12. Media, Photography and Video Rights
By participating in DS Glam Pageant activities, participants acknowledge that photography, videography, interviews, recordings, and other media coverage may take place during Pageant activities.
Participants grant DS Glam Pageant and its authorized representatives the right, subject to applicable law and the applicable participant agreement, to use photographs, videos, interviews, event footage, and other approved content featuring the participant for purposes connected with:
- Pageant promotion
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Publicity
- Social media
- Website content
- Media coverage
- Promotional campaigns
- Future Pageant promotions
Such use may be made without additional compensation unless otherwise agreed in writing.
13 13. Title, Crown and Sash
Winners and titleholders may receive official titles, crowns, sashes, trophies, certificates, or other awards.
13.1 Title Responsibilities
A titleholder may be required to participate in:
- Official appearances
- Promotional activities
- Photography and video shoots
- Media interactions
- Brand or Pageant events
- Social initiatives
- Public appearances
- Other activities reasonably connected with the title
13.2 Crown and Sash
Unless otherwise expressly transferred in writing, official crowns, sashes, trophies, and other Pageant properties remain the property of DS Glam Pageant during the applicable reign or period of use.
Participants must take reasonable care of Pageant property entrusted to them.
13.3 Withdrawal of Titles
A title may be withdrawn where a titleholder:
- Violates the Pageant rules
- Engages in serious misconduct
- Misuses the title
- Misrepresents herself as an authorized representative
- Fails to fulfil applicable title responsibilities
- Engages in conduct materially inconsistent with the Pageant's standards
14 14. Use of DS Glam Name and Brand
Participants and titleholders must not represent themselves as official representatives, ambassadors, partners, spokespersons, or authorized agents of DS Glam Pageant unless such authority has been expressly granted.
The use of the following must comply with the authorization and branding guidelines provided by DS Glam Pageant:
- DS Glam name
- Logos
- Official titles
- Crowns
- Sashes
- Awards
- Official photographs
- Official promotional materials
Participants must not make unauthorized commercial commitments or endorsements on behalf of DS Glam Pageant.
15 15. Confidentiality
Participants may receive confidential information relating to:
- Pageant activities
- Other contestants
- Judges
- Organizers
- Sponsors
- Partners
- Events
- Results before official announcement
- Commercial arrangements
- Internal communications
Participants must not disclose confidential information without authorization.
This obligation does not apply to information that is lawfully public or where disclosure is required by applicable law.
16 16. Disqualification
DS Glam Pageant may disqualify or remove a participant where appropriate, including for:
- Violation of these Rules and Regulations
- False or misleading information
- Fraudulent documents
- Misconduct
- Harassment or bullying
- Repeated absence from mandatory activities
- Substance-related violations
- Misuse of a Pageant title
- Unauthorized representation of DS Glam
- Breach of confidentiality
- Serious online or offline misconduct
- Failure to comply with official instructions
- Conduct that materially damages the Pageant or its activities
Where a participant is disqualified, applicable fees already paid shall not be refunded, subject to applicable law and the specific terms governing the payment.
17 17. Refund and Cancellation Policy
Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing or required by applicable law, fees paid to DS Glam Pageant are non-refundable and non-transferable.
This may include:
- Registration fees
- Training fees
- Grooming fees
- Finale fees
- Program fees
- Service fees
- Other applicable Pageant-related fees
Refunds are generally not provided due to:
- Voluntary withdrawal
- Personal reasons
- Travel difficulties
- Medical circumstances
- Visa or passport issues
- Failure to attend scheduled activities
- Disqualification
- Change in personal circumstances
- Other circumstances attributable to the participant
18 18. Event Postponement, Rescheduling or Cancellation
DS Glam Pageant reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, modify, or cancel an event or Pageant season where circumstances require.
This may include circumstances involving:
- Venue availability
- Government restrictions
- Public safety
- Force majeure events
- Natural disasters
- Operational requirements
- Other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizers
Where an event is postponed or rescheduled, participants may be offered participation on the revised date or another applicable Pageant event, subject to the terms communicated by DS Glam Pageant.
Any refund or transfer arrangements, if applicable, will be determined in accordance with the applicable payment terms and law.
19 19. Health and Safety
Participation in Pageant activities may involve travel, rehearsals, stage activities, photography, ramp walking, and other physical or event-related activities.
Participants are responsible for informing the organizers of relevant health or safety concerns that may reasonably affect their participation.
Participants should provide:
- Emergency contact information
- Relevant health and safety information requested by the organizers
- Immediate notification of injuries or health concerns occurring during Pageant activities
Participants should follow all reasonable safety instructions issued by organizers, venue personnel, trainers, and authorized staff.
20 20. Personal Belongings
Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings and valuables during Pageant activities.
DS Glam Pageant is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings except to the extent responsibility cannot lawfully be excluded.
Participants should take appropriate precautions with:
- Jewellery
- Phones
- Cash
- Documents
- Personal equipment
- Costumes
- Other valuables
21 21. Travel and Accommodation
Unless specifically communicated as part of an official package, participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own:
- Travel
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Visa or passport requirements
- Other personal travel-related arrangements
DS Glam Pageant is not responsible for third-party travel or accommodation failures, delays, cancellations, or service issues, except to the extent required by applicable law.
22 22. Limitation of Liability
Participation in the DS Glam Pageant is voluntary.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, DS Glam Pageant shall not be responsible for losses or issues arising from:
- Personal belongings
- Travel delays
- Third-party transportation
- Accommodation services
- Third-party service providers
- Venue-related issues
- Personal expenses
- Events beyond the reasonable control of the organizers
Nothing in these Rules and Regulations is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
23 23. Changes to Rules and Policies
DS Glam Pageant may update or modify these Rules, Policies, Terms, schedules, eligibility requirements, event formats, selection procedures, or other Pageant policies when necessary.
Updated policies may be communicated through:
- Official website
- Official social media channels
- Participant communications
- Other official communication methods
Participants are responsible for reviewing applicable updates.
Continued participation after an applicable update constitutes acceptance of the updated rules, subject to applicable law and any specific contractual requirements.
24 24. Organizer's Discretion
DS Glam Pageant reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to:
- Accept or reject applications
- Shortlist participants
- Modify competition formats
- Change event schedules
- Change venues
- Add or remove competition rounds
- Introduce special categories
- Modify judging criteria
- Announce additional awards or titles
- Withdraw awards or titles in accordance with these rules
- Take appropriate action against violations of these rules
25 25. Official Announcements
Only announcements made through official DS Glam Pageant communication channels shall be treated as official announcements of:
- Winners
- Runners-up
- Titles
- Subtitle awards
- Special awards
- Delegates
- Official events
- Official partnerships
- Other Pageant results
Participants must not make unauthorized announcements representing an unofficial result as an official Pageant result.
26 26. Intellectual Property
The DS Glam Pageant name, logo, branding, promotional materials, photographs, videos, written content, graphics, designs, and other original Pageant materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Participants must not reproduce, commercially exploit, modify, or distribute protected Pageant materials without appropriate authorization.
27 27. Dispute Resolution
Participants and DS Glam Pageant should first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith communication and mutual discussion.
If a dispute cannot be resolved through discussion, the parties may pursue the remedies available under applicable law and any applicable participant agreement.
Any jurisdiction or arbitration provision applicable to a particular participation agreement will be governed by that agreement and applicable law.
28 28. Acceptance of Terms
By registering, submitting an application, paying applicable fees, attending an audition, participating in grooming or training, or participating in any DS Glam Pageant event, the participant confirms that she:
- Has read and understood these Rules, Policies and Terms.
- Agrees to comply with the applicable Pageant rules.
- Has provided truthful information.
- Understands that application submission does not guarantee selection.
- Accepts the applicable fee and refund policy.
- Agrees to follow official instructions.
- Accepts the applicable judging and selection procedures.
- Grants the applicable media and promotional rights.
- Agrees to maintain professional conduct.
- Understands the consequences of rule violations.
- Agrees to participate voluntarily and responsibly.