What is a “Final Fix”?
A Final Fix is something that was stated in the contest specification document that was not completed by the winner(s). In order to receive the entire prize(s) for the contest, the winner(s) must complete the final fixes within 72 hours of receiving the Final Fix ticket. If the member does not complete fixes, they only receive 75% of the prize amount and the fixes go into a bug race.

Final fixes must be given to the winner within 48 hours of announcing the contest winners.

What are some examples of Final Fixes?

• The contest states that each tab of the navigation in a web site must be labeled correctly. However, the winner used a placeholder word for each tab. The final fix requires the winner to use the labels provided in the contest specification.
• The contest states that the client’s logo must be placed in the header of a widget. However, the winner placed the logo in the footer instead. The final fix requires the winner to move the logo from the footer to the header.
• The contest states that the wireframe must include all login scenarios. However, the winner only shows one login scenario. The final fix requires the winner to show all scenarios.

Are there other types of Final Fixes I should be aware of?

Yes. Some contest holders have a statement within the contest details about Final Fixes. Generally, the “fixes” consist of small revisions to colors or photography modification. For example, if a contest allows stock photography, you may be required to replace the watermarked photograph with the high resolution photograph if your submission wins. If you ever have questions about what type of fixes are required for a contest, be sure to ask in the forums before you compete.

Can a contest holder ask for revisions as “Final Fixes”?
It depends. If a contest has a statement about Final Fixes on the contest details page, the contest holder is planning to ask for those changes. EXAMPLE:

“As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify your icons. Also – if your PSD file is not well organized and useful as an editable source file for the client (ie your layers are not labeled properly, grouped properly, and/or some layers have been merged – making it difficult to edit them) you will be asked to fix your source file.”

However, a contest holder should not ask for major revisions as “Final Fixes”. For example, the following changes can not be done in Final Fixes:

- The client chooses their winning logo, but does not like the colors or the typography. However, they don’t have replacement colors or fonts in mind – they just wish to see other options.
- The client chooses their winning storyboard, but wants two minor elements to be modified within the layout. They aren’t sure how it should look, and provide abstract direction.

Need more information? See the policy page about Final Fixes here.