Participation form

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FAMILY NAME (in capitals) *

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Comments (350 signs max) to be published in the exhibition catalog : intention of the author, used technics, chosen materials, ...

LOAN AGREEMENT
between the "Biennales Mondiales de la Reliure d'Art" and the bookbinder

Article 1: Purpose of the Agreement
As part of their participation in the competition organised by the *Biennales Mondiales de la Reliure d’Art 2026*, the Participant lends their work to the Association and authorises the exhibition of their bookbinding for the jury’s review in June and for public display in September 2026.
Article 2: Duration of the Loan
The loan of the work is granted for a period starting from the date the Association receives the binding together with this loan agreement, duly dated and signed,
* until the work is handed back to the Participant in person directly after the exhibition;
* or, failing that, until the work is returned by mail by the Association within a maximum period of two (2) months after the end of the exhibition.
Article 3: Conditions of Use
For the jury presentation, the work will be displayed in a room specifically dedicated to this purpose.
During the public exhibition, the work will be displayed on shelves, with a strict prohibition on touching the bindings; compliance with this condition will be ensured by members of the Association or persons duly authorised by it.
The Association undertakes to mention the Participant’s name during the public exhibition.
Article 4: Obligations of the Association
In accordance with the competition rules, the Association undertakes, for the duration of the loan as set out in Article 5, to cover any damage occurring to the work up to the amount stated in this article.
The Participant is invited, should they deem it necessary, to take out additional insurance at a higher value in order to cover the risks incurred by the work from the time it is received by the Association until it is returned or collected by the Participant.
The competition rules may be consulted at: [https://biennales-reliure.com](https://biennales-reliure.com) (2026 competition).
Article 5: Return of the Work
At the end of the loan period, the Association undertakes to return the work to the Participant no later than two (2) months after the end of the exhibition.
Article 6: Photography and Reproduction of Bindings
Unless otherwise stated in the competition registration form, the Participant authorises the photographic reproduction and publication of their work in the exhibition catalogue and in any appropriate medium used for the promotion of the Association and the exhibition (internet, press, posters, etc.).
Article 7: Applicable Law
This agreement is governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall endeavour to reach an amicable settlement. Failing such settlement, the competent court shall be the Court of Versailles (Yvelines (78), France).
Article 8: Acceptance of the Terms
Signing the registration form constitutes unconditional acceptance of the competition rules and of this loan agreement.

I accept the loan agreement.

I accept the Privacy policy.

DATE and HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE (on the copy sent by email, to be returned signed, with your binding):

➡️ Please pay now the return shipping costs for your binding after the September 2026 exhibition (rate depending on the destination country). It also can be collected on Sunday, September 27 after 5:00 pm, or at the association’s premises in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (by appointment). Pay for return shipping costs

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