6. DEROGATORY INFORMATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1. Individual and organization nominees with derogatory records such as, but not limited to, a conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude or pendency of cases or complaints involving moral traits that would reflect adversely on their character are not eligible for nomination.
6.2. If the nominee does not disclose anything relevant to Section 6.1., the screening and judging committees are entitled to presume that there is no such information. Should any such information come to light independently and verified accordingly, the nominee shall be automatically disqualified and perpetually barred from the succeeding PAFIOO awards cycle.
6.3. Any publication, intellectual creation, or other works attributed to the nominee that has become a relevant consideration for the PAFIOO are considered original creations as declared in the nomination form; if any stated works are done through a group, due credit should be given.
6.4. Submission of such information means that the nominee certifies that there are no adverse claims regarding intellectual property infringement or intellectual dishonesty against the individual or organization, whether judicially or administratively. If information to the contrary should be discovered, said individual or organization shall be automatically disqualified and perpetually barred from succeeding PAFIOO awards cycle.