Merlion Awards Program Criteria

Merlion Awards Program Criteria

The following Qualifications are required of all websites to be eligible for the Merlion Award. ( Revised 01/06/2006 ).

  Applicant is 14 years of age or older. This site complies with C.O.P.P.A.

  Website is in English or has an English version.

  Applicant is the Owner, Webmaster and Creator of the Website submitted.

  Personal Websites only. No commercial sites. No site which is trying to sell anything or seeking donations for any reason.

  Website does not contain Adult Material or Sexually Explicit Sites. Exceptions to this rule are Professional Photography and Art Sites, as long as they are done in a tasteful format.

  Website does not have any type of hatred/prejudice against any person or group of people. Otherwise, Sites are not judged on Subject matter.

  Website does not contain an overuse of vulgarity or profanity.

  Website does not contain "Under Construction" on any page or area of the site.

  Website has content. Cannot consist totally or as much as 50% links.

  Website has a separate page or section to display awards. This page must be easily accessible from your navigation.

  Website must have graphics and written content.

  Website does not contain automatic pop-ups, unless required by your server.

  Website does not have java prompts, password required areas, members only areas.

  Website does not crash my browser more than once.

  Website has not changed URL since applying for award. If URL has changed, you must re-apply.

  Website does not contain horizontal scrolling on any page when viewing in 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 resolution. On 1024 x 768 resolution, Website does not contain blank space on the sides on the screen. You provide resolution to view on application.

  Website does not contain more than 2 advertisements on any page.

  Website is not a chat site or forum site.

  Website does not have flashing backgrounds, blinking backgrounds, or distracting backgrounds on any page.

  Website does not have blinking or flashing text on any pages.

  Website is not an unofficial fan Website.

  Right mouse click must be enabled to view properties of site.

  Applicant fill out application form completely and correctly.