Terms and Conditions

TOP OF DESIGN 2026 – An award organized by Marie Claire Maison and Consumer Guidance France

 

Scope

Participants may submit creations in the various categories listed on this website.
Eligible entries include: individual products, coordinated sets (up to 3 items), or complete collections, all falling within the fields of furniture and home décor.

Each entry is reviewed by a jury of experts.
At the end of the evaluation, a creation may:
– be selected and receive the award,
– or not be selected.

Awarded creations automatically receive a license to use the TOP OF DESIGN logo, under the pricing conditions outlined below, and benefit from a marketing package detailed further down.

Each product submission is treated independently. The conditions below apply to every entry.

 

Participation fees

Participation entails:
– €150 excl. VAT per product submitted, covering the application and jury evaluation.
– If selected, a license fee will apply — regardless of whether the TOP OF DESIGN logo is actively used.

License fees are as follows:
– For a single piece: €3,500 excl. VAT for an annual license, or €7,000 excl. VAT for a permanent license.
– For a coordinated set (up to 3 pieces): €4,200 excl. VAT for an annual license, or €8,400 excl. VAT for a permanent license.
– For a complete collection: €7,000 excl. VAT for an annual license, or €14,000 excl. VAT for a permanent license.

➝ Discounts may be granted upon request, depending on the product’s public retail price.

The license fee is required as soon as a product is awarded, regardless of actual use of the logo or associated visibility.

 

Winner visibility

Awarded brands benefit from the following marketing package:

• The right to use the TOP OF DESIGN logo (for 1 year or lifetime, depending on the selected option)
• A feature in Marie Claire Maison (March–April 2026 issue)
• Visibility on the official website and social media channels
• A customizable press release
• Permanent publication on the website top-of-design.fr

Invoices will be issued after the official announcement of the results. Payment is due upon receipt.

 

Application & eligibility

The process is simple:
– Fill in the online application form and provide the required information (product name, short description, image…).
– You may add supporting documents (photos, technical sheet, brochure, etc.).
– Products must comply with current legal regulations.

➝ Applications will not be accepted after the deadline (December 15, 2025).

We reserve the right to reject submissions. In such cases, no fees will be charged.

Revocation

The award may be revoked if:
– the information provided proves to be false,
– or the product violates any applicable laws or regulations.

In such cases, the license to use the TOP OF DESIGN logo will be immediately revoked.

Use of the TOP OF DESIGN logo

The license grants the right to use the TOP OF DESIGN logo across all types of media (marketing, point of sale, press, digital).
It is strictly limited to the promotion of the awarded product.
Duration: 1 year or lifetime (for permanent licenses).
Full license terms are available here:

Detailed terms of licencing TOP OF DESIGN Award logo

 

Contractual partner

Through its brand Consumer Guidance France, Pro-Conso France S.A.R.L. is the provider of this service and the contractual partner of both Marie Claire Album and the participants of the TOP OF DESIGN award.
Pro-Conso France S.A.R.L. guarantees that it holds all necessary rights to administer the award.

Its partner, Marie Claire Album (MCA) — publisher of Marie Claire Maison — is the official holder of the TOP OF DESIGN logo license.

 

Jurisdiction

In the event of a dispute, the competent court will be that of Paris, France.