PURPOSE:

The main logo symbol for VirtuallyHacking.com, which will be used for the Web site, software media labels, printed matter, any hardware equipment and so on. This is not an all inclusive list.

GUIDANCE:

* The logo must be identifiable directly to VirtuallyHacking.com

* The logo must be the original work of the submitter.

* The logo should be vector graphics, not a bitmap image.

* The logo should be usable in monochrome and color media, including limited colors (2 or 3).

* The logo must not exploit or offend anyones sex, race, religion, morality, culture, nor be salacious or pornographic.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

October 1, 2008 23:59:59 (UTC)

PARTICIPATION:

The competition is open to all designers, both professional and non-professional. Participation can take place only in a private personal capacity.

PRIZE:

Credit on all Web publications, media, and printed material. Additionally, the winner(s) of this contest will receive autographed copies of:

     - Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures

     - Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures (Second Edition)

     - So You Want to Hack Wireless

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Each submission should include the following information and is to be sent to:

logo-contest@virtuallyhacking.com

* High resolution, print-ready scalable vector format such as portable EPS, SVG or Adobe Illustrator AI.

* JPEG or PNG thumbnail with a resolution of 1024 X 768

* Design concept / description

* Submitter's full name and email address

COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT:

VirtuallyHacking.com will acquire ownership of the winning logo by assignment of copyright, and the winning designer will disclaim any trademarks and without limitation all other rights related to the design (paperwork will be required).

By submitting a logo for entry in the competition, the designer acknowledges that he/she is the person that made the logo and is its rightful owner.

The designer also certifies that the logo does not infringe upon the rights of any third party and that it does not violate any copyright.

COMPENSATION:

* All submissions will not be returned to the designers.

* No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged.

* Any submissions which does not satisfy the above "submission format" will be ignored without any warning.

All approved submissions may be viewed here.

Good luck to you all!

Maximus