1. How do I enter the leaderboard?
Submit a verified Colossus attempt that meets the founding-phase entry threshold for your chosen category:
Higher results achieve higher leaderboard positions.
2. What happens if I beat the top result?
You become the new leader of that category. The previous result is preserved and moves down the leaderboard or into the historical archive if necessary. No verified result is ever deleted.
3. How are Colossus Records verified?
Every submission undergoes a review process based on: timestamp evidence, submission records, category requirements, and AIWR verification procedures. Only verified submissions are eligible for leaderboard placement.
4. Can I lose my position later?
Yes. If another participant achieves a stronger verified result, your position may move down. If you leave the Top 15, your achievement remains preserved in the historical archive.
5. What is a Founding Creator?
Any participant who successfully claims an open Colossus position before December 31, 2027 receives the permanent Founding Creator designation. This status can never be earned again after the founding period ends.
6. Are songs created before AIWR eligible?
Yes. Songs produced before AIWR's founding are fully eligible if they satisfy current verification requirements. Pre-AIWR results are treated identically to post-founding submissions — the date of production does not disqualify a record.