Help Center & FAQ
Find answers to common inquiries regarding entry submissions, voting procedures, licensing, and award criteria.
Submissions & Eligibility
Participation is open to all Somaliland citizens residing in the country or abroad (Diaspora), as well as registered creative agencies, independent studios, and university design students.
No. Under the National Planning Authority directive, entry into the Somaliland Brand Awards is 100% free of charge to promote broad creative participation.
Entrants must supply an SVG vector master file or high-resolution PNG (minimum 300 DPI) alongside their concept rationale in English or Somali.
Voting & Public Ballots
The voting engine enforces one ballot per device per category using localized session fingerprinting and cryptographic vote hashing.
Final winners are determined via a weighted index: 40% Public Community Vote, 35% Ministerial Jury Evaluation, and 25% AI Brand Compliance Matrix.
Once cast, public votes are irrevocably committed to ensure election integrity and tamper-proof tabulation.
Copyright, Rights & Licensing
The designer retains intellectual ownership of their concept. Selected winning entries grant the Republic of Somaliland a perpetual, non-exclusive license for state and civic usage.
Assets marked with 'Government Public Domain' or 'Open State License' may be used for editorial and non-commercial educational purposes with proper attribution.
Still Need Assistance?
Our Secretariat team in Hargeisa is available Sunday through Thursday to assist with design entries, technical inquiries, or ministerial licensing.