OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS
THIS RAFFLE IS OPEN TO ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY
AND IS GOVERNED BY CANADIAN LAW
- RAFFLE PERIOD:
The Raffle (the “Raffle”) begins on October 23rd, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on November 18th 2024 at 11:59 pm. ET or while raffle icon (defined below) is available on VEEV Club Feature Rewards tab page (whichever comes first) (the “Raffle Period”).
- ELIGIBILITY:
Raffle is open only to residents of Ontario who: (a) are a nicotine user as of the start of the Raffle Period; and, (b) have reached the legal age of majority in the province of Ontario at the time of entry and (c) are part of VEEV Club loyalty program – except employees, representatives or agents (and those with whom such persons are living, whether related or not) of Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (the “Sponsor”), its parent companies, subsidiaries, associated and affiliated entities, prize suppliers, advertising/promotion agencies and any other individual(s), entity or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the Raffle (collectively with the Sponsor, the “Raffle Parties”).
- AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY RULES:
By participating in this Raffle, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”).
- HOW TO ENTER:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER INCREASE OR OTHERWISE IMPACT YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING IN THIS RAFFLE.
To be eligible to earn a maximum of one (1) entry (each, an “Entry”), during the Raffle Period you must click on the Raffle icon available in the VEEV Club Feature Rewards tab during the Raffle Period.
- ENTRY LIMIT:
There is a limit of ONE (1) per person (regardless of the method of entry) during the Raffle Period . For greater clarity, more clicks on the Raffle icon will not produce more entries into the Raffle nor provide a higher chance of winning. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to: (i) obtain more than one (1) Entry (regardless of the method of entry); and/or (ii) use multiple names, multiple identities and/or any other means not in keeping with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and/or spirit of these Rules to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Raffle; then he/she may be disqualified from the Raffle in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The Raffle Parties and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed or incomplete entries (all of which are void).
- VERIFICATION
All entries, requests and entrants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Raffle; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Entry, Request and/or other information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Raffle; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Raffle in accordance with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Raffle will be the official time-keeping device(s) used by the Sponsor.
- PRIZE(S):
Four (4) entrants will be selected in the Raffle and each entrant will be eligible to receive two (2) tickets (each, a “Prize”), to attend the hockey game in the city of Toronto on December 2nd, 2024, as follows:
Prize Description
Number Available at Raffle Start
Approximate Retail Value (CAD) Each
Two (2) 300-level tickets to the hockey game in Toronto on December 2nd, 2024
Eight (8)
$400
IMPORTANT NOTE: ANY AND ALL OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILIZING A PRIZE WILL BE THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER(S). NONE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, NOR ANY OTHER ENTITY, WILL BE PROVIDING ANY COMPENSATION WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILIZING A PRIZE OR OTHERWISE.
The following general conditions apply to each Prize: (i) Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable, assignable or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) no substitutions are permitted, except at the Sponsor’s option; (iii) the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize in whole or in part in the event that all or any component of such Prize is unavailable with a prize or prize component(s) of equal or greater retail value, including, without limitation, but solely at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, a cash award; (iv) all characteristics and features of the Prize, except as otherwise explicitly stated above, are at the Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion; the Prizes are subject to all terms and conditions stated by applicable issuer; and (vii) Prize winner is solely responsible for all costs not expressly described herein. The total number of Prizes available in the Raffle will decrease as they are claimed in accordance with these Rules.
- ELIGIBLE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:
At the start of the Raffle Period, every click on the Raffle icon will automatically grant one (1) Entry to the Raffle (in accordance with these Rules, determined at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion). For greater clarity, more clicks on the Raffle icon will not produce more entries into the Raffle nor provide a higher chance of winning. Four (4) eligible entrants will be selected by random draw from among all eligible entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules prior to the close of the Raffle Period. There will be one (1) eligible entrant selected in relation to each available Prize. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules prior to the close of the Raffle Period. All unselected entries in a random draw will not carry over into any subsequent random draw(s) (as determined by the Sponsor at its sole discretion).
Start Date (12:00 p.m. ET) | End Date (11:59 p.m. ET) | Draw Date/ Time |
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October 23rd, 2024 | November 18th 2024 | November 21st 2024 12:00 p.m. ET |
- ELIGIBLE WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:
Eligible winners will be notified via email. The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of two (2) attempts to contact an eligible winner via email within 3 business day(s) of the applicable draw date. If an eligible winner cannot be contacted as outlined above, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then he/she may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the applicable Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible entrant for the applicable Prize from among the remaining eligible entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules in accordance with the procedures outlined in Rule 8 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).
- ELIGIBLE WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS:
NO ONE IS A WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS HIM/HER AS A WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES. BEFORE BEING DECLARED AS A CONFIRMED PRIZE WINNER, an eligible winner will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release).
By participating in the Raffle and accepting a Prize, each eligible winner hereby: (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the applicable Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Raffle, his/her participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of his/her name, city and province/territory of residence, voice, statements about the Raffle and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Sponsor may, in its sole and absolute discretion, require that an eligible winner sign and return the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release prior to being confirmed as a winner.
If an eligible winner: (a) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question; (b) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the applicable Prize (as awarded) for any reason; and/or (c) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then he/she will be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the applicable Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right (but for certainty, is under no obligation), in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible entrant for the applicable Prize from among the remaining eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules in accordance with the procedures outlined in Rule 8 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).
- PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS RAFFLE, YOU AGREE TO RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE RAFFLE AND YOUR PARTICIPATION THEREIN AND TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASED PARTIES AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RAFFLE. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS RAFFLE, YOU ALSO AGREE THAT YOUR ENTRY COMPLIES WITH ALL CONDITIONS STATED IN THESE RULES. THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER REGARDING: (I) PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; AND / OR (II) IF DECLARED A WINNER, THE PRIZE (INCLUDING ANY USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE). THE RELEASED PARTIES SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY YOU IN THE EVENT IT IS DISCOVERED THAT YOU HAVE DEPARTED FROM OR NOT OTHERWISE FULLY COMPLIED WITH ANY OF THESE RULES. THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF THE RAFFLE AND/OR AWARDING OF ANY PRIZE.
- GENERAL CONDITIONS:
This Raffle is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Raffle are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal. ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE SPONSOR’S INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND/OR SPIRIT OF THESE RULES FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME.
The Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure during the Raffle; (ii) any malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever; (iii) the failure of any Entry and/or other information to be received, captured or recorded for any reason whatsoever; (iv) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; and/or (v) any combination of the above.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Raffle (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Raffle as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever. Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Raffle in any way (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, amend or suspend this Raffle, or to amend these Rules, in any way without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error of any kind, or for any other reason whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to administer an alternate test of skill as it deems appropriate based on the circumstances and/or to comply with applicable law.
By entering this Raffle, each entrant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing, and using the personal information submitted for the purpose of administering the Raffle and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy. This section does not limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, use and/or disclosure of their personal information.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Raffle mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any entrant, Entry and/or other information with these Rules, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Raffle as contemplated in these Rules, or for any other reason.
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Raffle-related materials, including, but not limited to, any instructions or interpretations of these Rules given by any representative of the Sponsor, the terms and conditions of these Rules shall prevail, govern, and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.
If due to printing, production, online, internet, computer or other error of any kind and/or Prizes are claimed than intended to be distributed or awarded according to these Rules (regardless of the method of entry), then, in addition to having the right to terminate the Raffle immediately, the Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to conduct a random drawing from amongst all eligible redemption or Prize claimants whose claims have not yet been redeemed to award the correct number of Prizes (as stated in these Rules). The Prizes may stop being awarded in the event Sponsor becomes aware of such an error. In no event will the Sponsor be liable to award more than the number of Prizes (at any prizing level), as provided in these Rules.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of participants, Sponsor or any of the other the Released Parties in connection with the Raffle will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Ontario in any action to enforce (or otherwise relating to) these Rules or relating to this Raffle.