Rules

All delegates must read and sign a copy of the rules. When the applicant competed the application there will be section to certify that the rules have been read and understood.

Delegates must be 50% of Black/African-American background.(one parent should be African-American)
All delegates must be born female.
Delegates must live be a resident of the state they represent, or be a full-time student in that state.
The choices made by the judging panel are final.
It is understood that delegate may not for any reason contact the judges for any reason
All required information in sent to the National Office prior to the deadline
State delegates and National titleholders MUST NOT consume drugs or alcohol while representing the Miss African-American United (TM) program. It is understood that doing so will result is loss of your title and you will be banned from further divisions within the Miss African -American United (TM) program.
That the delegates will not defame or slander The National Director, other delegates, Judges of The Miss African-American United Program (TM), or delegates of other pageants/programs while using the Miss African-American United (TM) message boards or while representing the program. Doing so will result in removal of title.
When making representing The Miss American United (TM) program delegates will speak and dress in a respectable manner.
I agree that all information that I submit as a delegates is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that The Miss African-American United (TM) program at any time can require proof of information that I submit.
I agree to have my name and likeness used for Miss African-American United(TM) promotion information. I understand that I will be paid no additional prizes or money for this.
I will not hold The Miss African-American United(TM) program at fault for injuries that I may occur will making appearances as a titleholder.
I agree NOT to consume drugs or alcohol while in my crown and banner.
I understand that my reign as a local/state/national titleholder is for one year unless otherwise noted.
I understand that I may enter other pageant systems be they online or live.
I understand that the Miss African-American United (TM) system will not be held at fault for loss entries due to the postal system.
I understand that 5 or more delegates must be entered into each division for that division crown a winner. If that division does not have 5 or more delegates I understand that I may be placed into the next division. I will be contacted if that is the case.
I understand that Miss African-American United (TM) will not schedule appearances for me.
Entries will not be returned unless the delegate sends a SASE.
I understand that as the National titleholder I must make 5 appearances. They may include other pageants, festivals, judging pageants, parades etc. I understand that I must send photos to the national office for promotion within 30 days of my appearance. I understand that I must send copies of photos where they are email or snapshot. I understand that I must be wearing at least my sash in the photo to count as an appearance. Failure to do so will result in loss of my title.
National Titleholders may not run again for the same title. For example if you are the winner of Miss African-American United (TM) you may not run for that same title, however if you age into another division you may run for that title.
All divisions are based on the entry date until the National crowning.
All delegate and national winners understand that if part of their prize package is a free or partial entry into another system that they will follow by the rules of that system. They understand that the Miss African-American United(TM) is not a part of that system. The delegate will not find the Miss African-American United(TM) system liable for any accidents, problem, or stolen property if such an event should arise. Any additional questions or problems should be addressed with that director.
If it is found that a delegate, national titleholder or pending delegate is misusing the Miss African-American United(TM) message board(s) they will be stripped of their title and prizes. Monies already paid to the pageant for entry into the pageant will not be to the refunded.
The Miss African-American United(TM) system reserves the right to request information that the delegate supplies in full or in part on their application.
Any delegate who is rude to another delegate on the Miss/Ms./Mrs. African-American United(TM) message board(s) will have their title(s) stripped and MUST return all prices to the National Office within in 5 business days.
I understand that NO REFUNDS will be given for any reason.
I understand that if I give false or misleading information that may include but not limited to my application, appearances, etc., and I have my title taken that I MAY NOT ever reenter the Miss/Ms. /Mrs. African-American United (TM) pageant even if I "age into"/change division.
I understand that prizes may not be redeemed for cash and are non-transferable.
I HAVE NOT, nor am I in the process of posing nude or suggestive adult material. I understand that doing so will result in removal of my title.
If the National titleholder(s) are unable to fulfill the title of Miss/Ms. /Mrs. African-American United(TM) then the national title will be offered to the first runner-up.
I understand that all regional titles must be approved by the national director.
I understand that all state/regional titles are at-large.
I understand that if I apply as a married delegate that I must be married and living with my spouse during my title. Unless my spouse is stationed in another area, but I understand that I must be married.
Delegate(s) who serve in the United States Military may enter, however they must be a citizen of the United States of America.
I understand that if I apply for the visibility award that I MUST send all information required to the national office prior to the deadline.
I understand that the rules of Miss/Ms. /Mrs. African-American United(TM) may be updated as so deemed by the national office or director.
I understand that Miss African-American United is not responsible for prizes not awarded by sponsors.
I will not hold Miss African American United responsible for any "bad experience" that I may have as a result of any sponsor's award/prize.
If a state prelim is held in the state in which I live. I understand that I must apply in that state first. If not selected as the state winner I understand that I may enter "at-large" in the National Pageant, however I understand that I must pay all "at-large" fees.
Winners of state prelims may not reenter the state pageant from year to year in the same division. State winners may apply for a state title if there is not state prelim that year.
State delegates will look the state director for awards, prizes, and state deadlines. (If state prelim is held.)
All teen delegates under the age of 18 must return a signed copy of the rules with a parental signature. Any teen giving false or misleading information will be stripped of their title, and no monies will be refunded.
The Miss African-American United Program is not responsible for teen delegates who enter without advising their parent/legal guardian
If there are more than 25 delegates in each division a top ten will be selected based on those with the top 10 scores. Each delegate will then be emailed/issued 1 question/interview based and one question/platform based worth 50 points each. The delegates with the top 5 scores will be deemed runners up (1-4) and the winner based on those scores.
Ms. Plus Delegates must be the meet the size requirements as stated for the Plus division, However delegate are not required to enter the plus division due to size. Delegates may enter any division that she meets the requirements for.
I understand that if I enter the $35 Early Bird entry that I will not get a sash unless I order it for an additional cost. I understand that I may do so at any time, however the cost will not be prorated or adjusted. The $35 entry cannot enter the visibility optional awards as they will have no sash for appearances.
No late entries will be taken.
As of 2007 mail-in entries will no longer be taken.
Only returning delegates will be given the option to choose a regional title. Selection of regional title must be for the next year following. Ex Ms. VA 2006 may select Ms. East Coast 2007 or Ms. VA 2007, but she can sit out a year and enter as Ms. East Coast. She would need to apply as the delegate for that state.
As of 2007 MAAU will no longer take Money orders for entries. Delegates must use PayPal.
State delegates and national queens should email photos to national office. MAAU will no longer take mail-photo. It is up to the queen to send photos to the national office via email or set up a website that reflects her title to showcase photos.
If a delegates enters a division and her status changes (ex. she enter Miss and gets married) and chooses to enter as a Mrs. during the same pageant season it is up to the delegate to resubmit her info for the new division. The delegate does not need to submit a new entry fee, however if she has a sash she must pay the cost of a new sash (Miss Virginia to Mrs. Virginia)
If there is a state prelim. The delegate must first enter the state before entering at-large.
Please note that the MAAU staff, owner(s), or volunteers are not responsible for awards or prizes promised to winners by those of other companies.
If entering as a delegate for the "friends & family discount. I understand that it is up to each state delegate to make sure entry fees are paid as listed on the website.
I understand that the same rules apply to the African-American United social networking board.
I understand that community service is a required part of the pageant.
I understand that I must have an approved website showcasing my year as a representative of the pageant. I understand that the pageant does not provide funds for doing so.