Legal
Competition Rules
Draft last updated September 2026
1. Overview
These rules govern participation in Miss Swimwear South Africa. The final, official rules will be published here once confirmed by the organisation and, where required, reviewed by legal counsel.
2. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements are published on the Competition page. Applicants confirm they meet these requirements as part of the application process. False declarations may result in disqualification at any stage.
3. Application and review
Applications are reviewed against the published eligibility requirements. The organisation may request additional information before making a decision, and may approve, reject, or place an application on hold.
4. Judging
Judging criteria are published on the Competition page. The composition of the judging panel and detailed scoring methodology will be confirmed and published before the final stage of the competition.
5. Conduct
Contestants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully toward other contestants, staff, judges, sponsors and the public throughout the competition. Serious breaches of conduct may result in disqualification.
6. Disqualification
The organisation reserves the right to disqualify a contestant who breaches these rules, provides false information, or engages in conduct that brings the competition into disrepute.
7. Amendments
The organisation may amend these rules where reasonably necessary. Material changes affecting active contestants will be communicated directly.