In reply to Enter the world’s premier Typography and Typeface design competition:
Why should I be /forced/ to pay for your profit/gain.
Well, you're not forced to enter the competition. And I don't think anybody expects you to enter to make the TDC better off; people expect you to enter hoping to get something out of it. You know, a mutually-beneficial gambit.
BTW, I do think "the TDC is a not for profit organization" is a pretty good answer to your question.
Can I opt out of the publication and traveling exhibitions?
Officially, yes. But from what I understand (at least as of the last time I managed to "extract" the info) no winner has ever done that. So I guess that scenario hasn't been tested - but if push comes to shove I'd expect the TDC to exclude you lest it sets a damaging precedent.
BTW, there's no cash - it's strictly fame & glory.
hhp