Contest Rules:

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Objective:

Our mission is to democratically identify the most influential video on TikTok, uploaded before the year 2024. This endeavor seeks not only to highlight exemplary content but perhaps to elevate it to become the most viewed video on the platform.

Language Requirement:

Submissions must be in English or, if in another language, accompanied by English subtitles, ensuring inclusivity and broader understanding.

Organizer:

Leon (Arik) Schenkler, TikTok Account: @ariksworld123456. As the organizer, my decisions are final. I am committed to sharing influential content through my "1111 Life Lessons" video series, aiming to inspire and cause action towards achieving your dreams.

Eligibility:

Open to all TikTok users who agree to abide by these official rules. Participants must not suggest or vote for videos in which they have been involved in production or have a deep personal connection to the creator, beyond that of a typical follower. This measure ensures the contest's integrity, focusing purely on the merit of content rather than personal affiliations.

Participation Guidelines:

To suggest or vote, participants should comment on contest videos with the link to their nominated or voted video,starting with https. We ask for your cooperation in submitting only the link, and strictly one suggestion or vote per phase, to maintain fairness. All submissions must adhere to TikTok's community guidelines and copyright laws.

Definition of an Influential Video:

An influential video is one that has been saved to your 'Favorites' and viewed at least five times, sparking thought, emotion, and action. We encourage nominations of truly impactful videos that have touched your life. The contest celebrates videos uploaded to TikTok before 2024, with plans to continue annually.

Video Submission Cap:

The first phase will cap at 777 nominated videos. This limit is set to ensure manageability and encourage thorough engagement from participants and the organizer alike. From these nominations, we will progressively narrow down to 77 videos, then to 7, and finally to the singular, winning video.

Suggestion Phase:

Each TikTok user may suggest one video. Submissions are subject to organizer approval. Once 777 nominations are reached, this phase will close. Exceeding nominations or insufficient suggestions will be addressed at the organizer's discretion, ensuring a selection that best represents our community's voice.

Voting Mechanics:

Voting will be conducted through comments on designated contest videos, with each TikTok user entitled to one vote per phase. Choose wisely, as your vote contributes to celebrating the most resonant video contributions on the platform.

Prizes:

The creator of the winning video and one randomly selected participant will receive the "Breath, Think, Write" self-coaching technique manual, embodying the spirit of introspection and growth that this contest promotes.

Technology and Process:

We are committed to conducting this contest entirely within the TikTok ecosystem, leveraging software tools for comment extraction and data analysis in Excel. This method ensures fairness, with early extraction given precedence in the case of duplicate or same multi nominations.

Re-posting and Accessibility:

To facilitate viewing, the initial 777 nominated videos will be re-posted on my account, eventually narrowing down to the top 77 and then the final 7. Ultimately, all 777 videos will be made accessible again, celebrating the breadth of our TikTok community's creativity.

Website Integration:

Official rules and phase updates, along with the nominated videos at each contest stage, will be accessible through dedicated pages on my website, (https://www.ariksworld.com/) culminating in a feature for the winning video.

Phases Overview:

1. Suggestion Phase: A week-long invitation to nominate the most influential TikTok videos uploaded before 2024.

Duration: 4 March, 2024, 0:00 GMT to 10 March, 2024, 23:59 GMT.

2. First Voting Phase: A two-week period to narrow the nominations from 777 to 77.

Duration: 13 March, 2024, 0:00 GMT to 26 March, 2024, 23:59 GMT.

3. Second Voting Phase: A week-long voting period to select the top 7 videos.

Duration: 29 March, 2024, 0:00 GMT to 4 April, 2024, 23:59 GMT.

4. Final Voting Phase: Determining the winning video from the top 7 nominees.

Duration: 7 April, 2024, 0:00 GMT to 13 April, 2024, 23:59 GMT.

Date Flexibility and Analysis Time:

Analysis Periods: After each phase, a two-day period will be allocated to analyze the results and prepare for the next phase. This is essential to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the voting process.

Flexibility:

We acknowledge the importance of thorough analysis and the potential need for additional time. Should the analysis require more time than anticipated, the start dates for subsequent phases may be adjusted accordingly. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated promptly through my TikTok account and the contest website, ensuring all participants are informed and can continue to engage actively.

Recommendation:

To stay updated with the latest information, including any adjustments to the contest schedule, participants are encouraged to follow my TikTok account. This will ensure you have access to real-time updates and can participate fully in each phase of the contest.

Sponsors:

This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with TikTok or any other company, at the moment. The organizer can add sponsors on his sole decision.

Closing Thoughts:

TikTok's vast landscape hosts billions of videos. This contest is a call to unearth those gems that have significantly influenced us, promoting a culture of positivity and authenticity in the TikTok community. As we embark on this novel endeavor, I invite your patience, participation, and support.

This contest is a testament to our collective creativity and the profound impact of our shared stories. I eagerly anticipate the inspiring submissions that will emerge, shining a light on the most influential content TikTok has to offer.

Thank you for joining us in this celebration of creativity and influence. Together, let's make "The Gem of TikTok" a beacon of positivity within our community.

Leon (Arik) Schenkler