OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
“WHAT’S YOUR PURSE-ONALITY?” CONTEST
1. PLACE AND TIMEFRAME
1.1. “WHAT’S YOUR PURSE-ONALITY?” Contest (later referred to as “the Contest”) begins at
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, April 24, 2015, and closes at 11:59 AM
(EDT) on Friday, May 29, 2015 (“the Contest Period”), and takes place at
www.incognitonano.com/en/contest (later referred to as “the Website”).
1.2 The Contest takes place only in the province of Quebec.
2. CONTEST SPONSOR
2.1. The Contest is sponsored by Fempro 1 Inc. (later referred to as “the Sponsor”).
2.2. As authorized by the Sponsor, Defacto Interactif is responsible for the hosting,
development and management of the Website, as well as the selection of winners.
Defacto Interactif will also be responsible for all aspects regarding prize distribution.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1. The Contest is open only to legal Quebec residents aged 18 years and over at the time
of participation.
3.2. Contest participation is forbidden to directors, officers, employees, representatives
and/or agents of the Sponsor or Defacto Interactif, their subsidiaries, affiliates, or related
companies and their respective advertising and marketing agencies, and any
immediate family members or persons domiciled with any of the above.
4. PARTICIPATION
4.1. There is no purchase necessary to enter the Contest.
4.2. There is only one way to enter the contest:
4.2.1
To do this, the participant has to create her dream handbag by selecting a
model of handbag on the microsite contest homepage
www.incognitonano.com/en/contest, and then 4 items to put inside the
handbag. To be eligible to win prizes, participants will then complete the entry
form, accept the rules and submit their application. By completing the entry
form, participants agree to Sponsor's Privacy Policy and also with the Official
Rules declaration of conformity and release of liability and publicity. The only
way to enter the contest is the contest microsite; no other form of registration
will be accepted. Participation is limited to one entry per email address of the
participant per week. Each participant may proceed with the creation of one
handbag a week throughout the entire Contest Period. Each week begins at
12:00 PM on Friday and ends at 11:59 AM EDT the following Friday.
4.3. All Contest entries must be received by the end of the Contest Period. Illegible,
incomplete, late or double entries will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the
Sponsor or Defacto Interactif.
4.4. Although online access, a valid email account and Facebook account are required in
order to participate in the Contest, no purchase of any kind is required. Many public
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libraries, retail businesses and other institutions offer free access to computers, and a
number of Internet service providers and other companies offer free email accounts.
4.5. Web advertising will be used to promote the contest on various Quebec Websites from
Friday, April 24, 2015, to Friday, May 29, 2015, as well as on the Incognito Facebook
page (https://www.facebook.com/IncognitopourFemmes) and a blog article
www.lesdessousincognito.com. Incognito teams will tour selected shopping malls to
promote the contest during the contest period and will hand out a promotional code
offering exclusivities – see article 6.2.
5. PRIZES
5.1. There are seven (7) unit prizes worth approximately $400 CAD each. The prize
(henceforth referred to as the "Prize") is a Cokluch brand handbag, along with the 4
additional items (article(s) of clothing, food, beauty product(s) and Incognito brand
nano feminine hygiene protection). Whenever possible, the handbag model and the 4
items are those selected by the winner when creating her dream bag. The total prize
value is estimated at $2,800 CAD (i.e., 7 x $400 CAD).
5.2. Each prize will only be shipped within Canada to winners whose identity has been
confirmed; it will be sent by registered mail with a tracking number and a required
signature on delivery within sixteen (16) weeks of the end of the contest. Retail prices
fluctuate, and it is possible that the above-mentioned product may be sold at a lower
price. The prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be transferred, cashed or
exchanged otherwise. The Contest Group, however, reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater monetary value in
cash or in another form, if the prize or part of the prize cannot be awarded for any
reason whatsoever. The Sponsor will not replace lost or stolen prizes. The value of the
prize may change depending on stock availability in stores of selected items. The
Sponsor reserves the right to send another handbag model or other item if ever the
handbag or items have all been selected and won by previous participants. The
Sponsor does not offer any guarantee with respect to the prize.
5.3. Defacto Interactif is responsible for all delivery expenses related to shipping the prize via
regular mail. Prize includes delivery to one single postal address located in Canada. All other
costs or fees associated with the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
6. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
6.1. Five (5) Weekly Winners: A draw from all eligible entries received during the period of the
contest will be made by a representative of the Sponsor at the end of each week at
12:00 PM EDT (1st draw: Friday, May 1 at 12:00 PM EDT; 2nd draw: Friday, May 8 to 12:00
PM EDT; 3rd draw: the Friday, May 15 at 12:00 PM EDT, 4th draw: Friday, May 22 at 12:00
PM EDT and 5th draw: Friday, May 29 at 12:00 PM EDT). Defacto Interactif will perform a
review and authentication of weekly entries. If one of the weekly winners has
participated several times in the same week, they will be disqualified without
consideration. In this event another winner will be drawn.
6.1.1. At the end of this verification process, the Winner will win the weekly prize.
6.1.2. The winner will be drawn at Defacto Interactif offices in Outremont and will be
announced on Incognito Women’s Facebook page after the participant has
completed the Prize claim process (see the conditions of Article 7.1.4 ).
6.1.3. The winner will be notified by email within five (5) business days. Should the winner
be impossible to reach within five (5) business days, she will loose her prize
6.1.4. To receive their prize, the Winner must:
6.1.4.1 Upon request, provide a document showing proof of identity, age and
residence.
6.1.4.2 Correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question without assistance
of any kind. The question will be given by telephone at a pre-arranged
date and time.
6.1.4.3 Sign a declaration and release form indicating she has read and agreed
to comply with the Contest Rules, accept the Prize as is, authorize the
Sponsor to use, broadcast, publish and distribute her full name, place of
residence, photos, images, declarations and voice, in any promotion,
advertising, newsletter, entertainment or informative content without any
additional compensation; release the Sponsor form any responsibility
regarding her participation in the Contest, her acceptance and use of the
Prize. The Sponsor will send the declaration and release form by email or
regular mail and the participant must complete and return it within five (5)
business days after reception.
6.1.5 Should the winner fail to comply with the Contest Rules (including conditions listed
in article 7.1), or if she refuses the Prize, she will be disqualified and will be no longer
eligible to claim the Prize. This participant will be considered to have forfeited the
Prize and the Sponsor will no longer be required to distribute the prize. Another
winner will be selected.
6.1.6 The chance to win the handbag of your dreams depends on the number of eligible
entries received and the number of participants who created a bag every week.
The more often participants return each week to create a handbag the more they
increase their chances of winning the Prize (for each weekly participation, the
name of the participant appears when added to the database that will be used
for the draw).
6.2 Two (2) exclusive Winners will be selected out of all who have obtained a Nano code: a
draw from all eligible entries received that have obtained a code during the period of the
contest will be made at the end of the contest on Friday, May 29th at 12 PM EDT by a
representative of a Sponsor. It is possible to obtain Nano code by meeting the Incognito
team during their tour of shopping centers during the months of April and May 2015. For
more information on this promotional tour and upcoming dates, refer to the Incognito
Facebook page for women. Nano code must be entered in the entry form available on the
website (in the field "Nano Code"). Defacto Interactif will perform a verification of
contributions. If one of the winners who obtained a Nano code has participated several
times in the same week, they will be disqualified without consideration. In the event that this
occurs, an alternate winner who obtained Nano code will be drawn.
6.2.1 After this verification process, the 2 Winners will obtain their Prize.
6.2.2 Once they complete the Prize claim process, the 2 exclusive Winners will be
designated by Defacto Interactif at their offices in Outremont and will be announced
on the Facebook page of Incognito (see the conditions of Article 7.2 .4).
6.2.3 Both (2) Winners will be notified by email within five (5) working days. If the Winners do
not respond to this communication within five (5) working days, their right to award will
be revoked.
6.2.4 To receive their prize, Winners will:
6.2.4.1 Upon request, and to the Sponsor’s satisfaction, provide official identification
that clearly indicates the participant’s age and place of residence.
6.2.4.2 Correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question, unaided and without any
kind of mechanical or other assistance. This question will be delivered by phone
at a time agreed upon in advance.
6.2.4.3 Sign a declaration and liability waiver stating they have read and understood
the Rules outlined in this document, agree to accept the prize as is, and allow
the Sponsor to use, distribute, publish and disseminate their name, city of
residence, photographs, images, voice and statements in any promotion,
advertising, newsletter, entertainment content or vehicle information, and
without additional compensation; moreover, it releases the Sponsor from any
liability in connection with their participation in the Contest, acceptance and
use of the Prize. The Sponsor will send the declaration and release form to
participants by email or by post and these will have to be signed and returned
to the Sponsor within five (5) business days of receipt.
6.2.5 If one of the Winners does not comply with these Regulations (including the requirements
outlined in section 7.2), or refuses the Prize, they will be disqualified and unable to claim
the Prize. This person will be recognized as having waived the Prize. The granting of the
latter will be forfeited and Sponsor will be released and exonerated of any responsibility in
this regard. An alternate winner will be selected and so on.
6.2.6 The chance to win the handbag of your dreams depends on the number of eligible entries
who have obtained a Nano code and the number of participants who have created a
handbag every week. The more often participants return to create a handbag, the
greater their chances of winning at the end of the week (for each handbag creation, the
name of the participant appears when added to the database that will be used for
draw).
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
7.1 By accepting a prize, participants acknowledge having read the Contest Rules and
agree to be bound by them.
7.2 All decisions made by the Sponsor, Defacto Interactif and/or any other independent
organization overseeing the Contest (pertaining to all aspects of the Contest, including
but not limited to participants’ eligibility) are final and binding for all participants in all
circumstances of this Contest. However, any litigation respecting the conduct or
organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des
courses et des jeux (later referred to as “the Régie”) for a ruling. Any litigation regarding
the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping
the parties reach a settlement.
7.3 For the purpose of this Contest and the Contest Rules, it will be assumed that a
participant is the authorized holder of the Facebook and email accounts listed on their
entry form. The authorized holder of an account is the person to which the Internet
service provider (or any other organization such as a company or school that provides
email addresses for the domain associated with the email address) assigned the email
address.
7.4 Any entry form that is not received during the Contest Period is automatically rejected. A
proof that the form has been sent does not constitute a proof that the form has been
received. The use of any automated system to complete entry forms is prohibited and
will not be accepted.
7.5 Entry and declaration forms are subject to verification by the Sponsor. Entry forms that
are illegible, fraudulent, received late or that do not entirely respect the Contest Rules in
any way will be rejected by the Sponsor, cancelling the entry and therefore the chance
to win a prize.
7.6 The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion and without notice to void an entrant’s
participation in case the entry has been made via methods that are fraudulent, unfair to
the other participants or not in compliance with the Contest Rules. Communications to
the concerned authorities may be made regarding such participants.
7.7 By entering or trying to enter the Contest, participants agree to release the Sponsor,
Defacto Interactif, as well as each of their respective directors, officers, employees,
parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, sponsors and agents from any and all
liability for any injuries, loss, damage or claim of any kind resulting from their participation
or attempt to participate in the Contest, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the
Prize. The Sponsor, Defacto Interactif, as well as each of their respective directors,
officers, employees, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, sponsors and
agents cannot be held accountable in whole or part, directly or indirectly for:
7.7.1 Printing, typography or reproduction errors in materials linked to the Contest;
7.7.2 Any loss or damages resulting from the downloading of a Webpage or the
transmission of any information linked to participation in the Contest;
7.7.3
Any other incident likely to hinder someone from participating in the Contest,
including the following: lost, erased, corrupted, wrongly dispatched, incomplete,
illegible, incorrect entries; technical or computer problems linked to the Internet,
software, networks, connectivity, transmission processes, printing, inserting of any
kind or any combination of those factors, no matter the network, Internet service
provider or computer.
7.8 The Sponsor cannot guarantee that the access to the Website will be uninterrupted for any
reason during the Contest Period.
7.9 The Sponsor reserves the right, subject to the Régie’s approval, to cancel, terminate, modify
or suspend the Contest in whole or part in the event that human intervention or any other
event would modify or impact the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper
conduct of the Contest (i.e., computer virus, fraud, technical failures or any other cause
beyond the Sponsor’s control). Should the Contest be terminated in whole or part, before
the end of the Contest Period, the Sponsor will proceed to the selection of the Official
Panties among participants registered at the time of the event or incident having caused
the end of the Contest.
7.10 Prizes must be accepted as described in the Contest Rules and can neither be redistributed
nor sold to another person nor replaced with another prize or exchanged in whole or part
for money except in the case described in the next paragraph.
7.11 Should it be impossible, more difficult or more expensive to award a prize, in whole or part
as described in the Contest Rules, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to
replace the prize (or a part of the Prize) with an alternative equivalent in type and value as
indicated in article 6.2 of the Contest Rules.
7.12 The Sponsor, Defacto Interactif, their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers,
sponsors and agents are, under no circumstances, bound to award more prizes or use
means other than those that are in compliance with what is described in the Contest Rules.
7.13 Contest entries and declaration forms are the sole property of the Sponsor and will not be
returned to participants in any case.
7.14 The name of the winner will be announced on Incognito’s Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/incognitopourfemmes) once the participant has completed the Prize
claim processes, before the end of each week.
7.15 The Contest Rules are available online on the Website during the Contest Period. The
Sponsor reserves the right to modify the Contest Rules at any time without affecting the
content of the above-mentioned conditions.
7.16 No communication will be exchanged except in the situations described in the Contest
Rules or at the Sponsor’s discretion.
7.17 Any deliberate attempt to damage the Website or compromise the proper conduct of the
Contest is a clear violation of civil and criminal laws. Should such an event happen, the
Sponsor reserves the right to pursue legal action against the offending individual.
7.18 By entering the Contest, participants agree to the use and disclosure of their personal
information by the Sponsor, Defacto Interactif and their authorized agents for the purpose
of administering the Contest. If the participants agree during their participation, the Sponsor
will be permitted to provide, by mail or email, information pertaining to the Sponsor’s
products and promotions. The Sponsor agrees not to sell, share or disclose participants’
personal information to the benefit of a third-party, outside reasonable use for the purpose
of the Contest and within the law.
7.19 Any request regarding the personal information retained by the Sponsor must be addressed
to: Defacto Interactif, 400, avenue Atlantic, suite 900, Outremont, (Quebec) H2V 1A5.
7.20 Should there be discrepancies between the conditions of the Contest Rules and
reproductions in Contest communication pieces, including but not limited to the entry form,
point of sale materials, television, print or online advertising, conditions listed in these Contest
Rules will prevail and will be used as reference.
7.21 Any intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, commercial brands, logos,
designs, promotional pieces, Webpages, source codes, drawings, illustrations, taglines and
representations are the property of the Sponsor and/or its affiliated companies or official
partners. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction or use of any design protected
by intellectual property or author’s rights is strictly prohibited without express written
authorization from its owner.