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KEY DATES:
The Kia Virtual Auto Show Contest (the “Contest”) begins on February 22, 2021 at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on April 30, 2021 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Contest Period”). During the Contest Period, there are a total of sixty-eight (68) days (each, a “Day”) – where each Day starts at 12:00:00 a.m. ET and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET.
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER:
The Contest is open only to residents of Canada who have reached the legal age of majority in their province/territory of residence at the time of participation, except employees, officers, directors, representatives or agents (and those with whom such persons are living, whether related or not) of Kia Canada Inc. (the “Sponsor”), its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, prize suppliers, dealers, advertising/promotion agencies and any other individual(s), entity or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the Contest (collectively with the Sponsor, the “Contest Parties”).
AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY RULES:
By participating in this Contest, 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 CONTEST.
To participate, you must go to Kiavirtualautoshow.ca (the “Website”) and use a compatible device to follow the on-screen prompts to fully complete the registration process (your “Registration”).
After completing your Registration, you can return to the Website throughout the Contest Period and follow the on-screen prompts to participate in up to five (5) different online experiences (each, an “Experience”). When you fully complete an Experience, you will automatically be eligible to earn one (1) badge (each, a “Badge”). There are a total of five (5) Experiences in the Contest. As such, the maximum number of Badges you can earn in relation to this Contest is five (5) Badges.
Each Badge you earn will result in one (1) daily entry (each a “Daily Entry” and collectively the “Daily Entries”). As further outlined below in Rule 8a - a Daily Entry is only valid for the random draw that relates to the Day on which the Daily Entry was earned.
If you earn the maximum allowable five (5) Badges during the Contest Period, then you will automatically earn one (1) Grand Prize Entry (each a “Grand Prize Entry” and collectively the “Grand Prize Entries”). For the avoidance of any doubt, you will not earn a Grand Prize Entry unless you earn all five (5) Badges during the Contest Period in accordance with these Rules.
PARTICIPATION LIMITS:
There is a limit of one (1) Registration per person during the Contest Period.
There is a limit of five (5) Daily Entries per person during the Contest Period.
There is a limit of one (1) Grand Prize Entry per person during the Contest Period.
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) exceed any of the participation limits outlined above; and/or (ii) use multiple names, multiple identities, multiple email addresses, and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) 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 Contest; then he/she may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.
The Contest Parties and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for (and have no liability in relation to) late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible Registrations, Daily Entries and/or Grand Prize Entries (all of which are void).
VERIFICATION:
All Registrations, Daily Entries, Grand Prize Entries, Badges and participants 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 Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Registration, Daily Entry, Grand Prize Entry, Badge and/or other information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest 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 Contest will be the official time-keeping device(s) used by the Sponsor.
THE PRIZES:
The following Prizes (each, a “Prize”) are available to be won in this Contest:
a. Daily Prizes:
There will be a total of forty (40) Daily Prizes (each, a “Daily Prize”) available to be won in the Contest, as follows:
| Daily Prize | Total Number Available in Contest | Number Available per Day |
|---|
| $100 CAD Gift Card* | 476 | 7 |
| $10 CAD Gift Card* | 3128 | 46 |
*Use of gift cards is subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer.
The following general conditions apply to each Daily Prize: (i) Daily Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable, assignable or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) no substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option; (iii) Sponsor reserves the right at any time to: (a) place reasonable restrictions on the availability or use of a Daily Prize or any component thereof; and/or (b) substitute a Daily Prize or a component thereof for any reason with a item or item(s) of equal or greater retail value, including, without limitation, but solely at the Sponsor’s discretion, a cash award; and (iv) by accepting a Daily Prize, the confirmed winner agrees to waive all recourse against Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties if the Daily Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.
b. Grand Prize
There will be one (1) Grand Prize (the “Grand Prize”) available to be won – consisting of a one (1) year lease of a 2021 Kia Stinger GT Limited (to be selected by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) (the “Vehicle”). The Grand Prize has an approximate retail value of $11,022 CAD.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following general conditions apply to the Grand Prize: (i) Grand Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable, assignable and/or or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) no substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option; (iii) the costs of everything not expressly and specifically stated above as included in the Grand Prize are the sole and absolute responsibility of the confirmed winner; (iv) Sponsor reserves the right at any time to: (a) place reasonable restrictions on the availability or use of the Grand Prize or any component thereof; and/or (b) substitute the Grand Prize or a component thereof for any reason with a prize or prize component(s) of equal or greater retail value, including, without limitation, but solely at the Sponsor’s discretion, a cash award; (v) all arrangements relating to the Grand Prize must be made through the Sponsor or its designated agents; and (vi) by accepting the Grand Prize, the confirmed winner agrees to waive all recourse against the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties if the Grand Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following general conditions apply to the Vehicle: (i) colour and other specifics of the Vehicle will be at the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor and subject to availability; (ii) confirmed winner will be required to personally take delivery of the Vehicle from a location as determined by Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion (the “Location”), and will be required to present adequate personal identification (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification); (iii) Vehicle will not be released unless and until the confirmed winner first shows proof (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor) of having a valid driver’s license (equivalent to a full “G” license in Ontario) and proof (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor) of being insurable; (iv) confirmed winner is solely responsible for all other costs and expenses that are not included in the Prize description above, including, but not limited to, costs and expenses associated with: obtaining a valid driver’s license, tolls, tickets, fuel and fluids; and (v) confirmed winner must sign the Sponsor’s Vehicle Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) and must be insurable and eligible under the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
Without limiting the effect of the Agreement, the following conditions shall apply to the use of the Vehicle: (a) in the event the confirmed winner exceeds a twenty-four thousand (24,000) kilometre (km) limit, he/she will be responsible for a 10¢/km surcharge [Note: A security deposit of $500 CAD will be required]; (b) Vehicle must be returned to the Location on the date and time specified by Sponsor; (c) confirmed winner shall be solely responsible for any and all damages to the Vehicle that are not covered by the insurance; (d) only the confirmed winner will be authorized to drive the Vehicle (unless additional drivers have been approved by the Sponsor, in writing, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement); (e) smoking is NOT permitted in the Vehicle; (f) the vehicle must be returned in the same condition as assumed, normal wear and tear excepted; and (g) the Vehicle cannot be driven outside of Canada.
None of the Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of any Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, a confirmed winner understands and acknowledges that he or she may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy from either the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties should his/her Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory. For greater certainty and the avoidance of any doubt, by accepting a Prize each confirmed winner agrees to waive all recourse against the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties if the Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.
ELIGIBLE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS AND ODDS OF WINNING:
a. Daily Prizes:
Starting on February 23, 2021 and each day thereafter until May 1, 2021 (each, a “Daily Draw Date”) in Toronto, ON at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET, a total of fifty-three (53) eligible participants per Day will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Daily Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules on the Day immediately preceding the applicable Daily Draw Date.
The first seven (7) eligible participants randomly selected per Day will each be eligible to win a $100 CAD Gift Card. The next forty-six (46) eligible participants randomly selected per Day will each be eligible to win a $10 CAD Gift Card. The odds of winning a Daily Prize depend on the number of eligible Daily Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules per Day.
DAILY ENTRIES DO NOT CARRY FORWARD FROM ONE DAY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT DAY(S). AS SUCH IF YOU WANT A CHANCE TO WIN A DAILY PRIZE IN RELATION TO ANY GIVEN DAY, THEN YOU MUST EARN A DAILY ENTRY IN RELATION TO THAT DAY.
b. Grand Prize:
On May 1, 2021 (the “Grand Prize Draw Date”) in Toronto, ON at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET, one (1) eligible participant will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Grand Prize Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Grand Prize Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.
ELIGIBLE WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:
The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of three (3) attempts to contact each eligible winner (using the information provided on the Registration) within three (3) business days of the applicable Daily Draw Date // Grand Prize Draw Date (as applicable). 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 participant from among the remaining eligible Daily Entries // Grand Prize Entries (as applicable) in accordance with these Rules (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 A CONFIRMED PRIZE WINNER, each 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).
For Daily Prize winners only: By participating in the Contest and accepting a Daily Prize, you hereby: (i) confirm your compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledge your acceptance of the applicable Daily Prize (as awarded); (iii) release the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, your participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the applicable Daily Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agree to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of your name, city and province/territory of residence, voice, statements about the Contest 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.
For the Grand Prize winner only: Prior to being confirmed as the winner of the Grand Prize, you will be required to sign and return within five (5) business days of notification the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms your compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges your acceptance of the Grand Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, your participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Grand Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of your name, city and province/territory of residence, voice, statements about the Contest 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.
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, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible participant from among the remaining eligible Daily Entries // Grand Prize Entries (as applicable) in accordance with these Rules (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all participants 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 of the Website or any other website, platform or device during the Contest; (ii) any malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, those relating to the telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; (iii) the failure of any Registration, Daily Entry, Grand Prize Entry, Badge and/or other information to be received, captured or recorded for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website; (iv) any injury or damage to a participant’s or any other person’s computer or other device related to or resulting from participating in the Contest; (v) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; and/or (vi) any combination of the above.
The Sponsor reserves the right, subject only to the approval of the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the “Régie”) in Quebec, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Contest (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 Contest as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever. Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest 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, subject only to the approval of the Régie in Quebec, to cancel, amend or suspend this Contest, 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.
For Quebec residents: Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the board only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.
By entering this Contest, each participant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy (available at: https://www.kia.ca/legal). 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, subject only to the approval of the Régie in Quebec, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Contest mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance of any participant, Registration, Daily Entry, Grand Prize Entry, Badge 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 Contest 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 English Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including, but not limited to, the French version of these Rules, point of sale, television, print or online advertising and/or any instructions or interpretations of these Rules given by any representative of the Sponsor, the terms and conditions of these English Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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 Contest 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 Contest.