Idea submission agreement

" SUBMITTEE acknowledge that the idea may be identical with similar to the theme, plot, format, or other element of the material that Wizards has independently developed... "

I suppose that means that WotC is allowed to use my ideas without any restrictions... okay.

But if I 'm not selected and try to publish my world elsewhere ?

Does that means that WotC can forbid me to do that ?

(sorry for my bad english... I'll use an electronic translator for my submission).

No.

It means that if you come up with a world that is about a small group of heros defeating a dragon army with dragonlances and dragonorbs you won't sue WotC for coming out with Dragonlance d20.

Lots of people can come up with the same idea. The winner may have a proposal that's different from yours, but has the same core idea. This clause prevents all the people with sour grapes from suing. Its pretty standard, especially in TV and movies.

Happily, I never watch television... Then I keep all my chances.

Thanks for answering.