Funding for any pitch prize award is contingent on continued funding available for this program.

Publication of these of these Official Rules does not commit DSLBD to make any funding prize awards.

DSLBD reserves the right to issue addenda and/or amendments subsequent to the issuance of the Official Rules, or to rescind the Official Rules. DSLBD will post addenda or amendments in the online application (see below). Applicants are responsible to review and adhere to any Official Rules addenda or amendments. Funding for pitch prizes is contingent on continued funding for this program. The Official Rules do not commit the Agency to make any funding awards.

DSLBD may suspend or terminate an outstanding Official Rules pursuant to its own authority or any DSLBD federal regulation or requirement.

DSLBD reserves the right to accept or deny any or all applications if DSLBD determines that it is in the best interest of the District to do so.

DSLBD shall not be liable for any cost incurred by an applicant in the preparation of one or more applications for this program. The applicant understands and agrees that all costs incurred in developing and preparing any application shall be the applicant's sole responsibility.

DSLBD may conduct pre-award on-site visits to verify information submitted in an application.

DSLBD serves as their own reference in evaluating applications.

DSLBD may enter into negotiations with a program participant and adopt revisions of the participant's application that may result from negotiations.

In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the program application and any applicable federal or local law or regulation, or any ambiguity related thereto, then the provisions of the applicable law or regulation shall control and it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance.