These terms and conditions (“T&C”) are applicable to the Vileda Flex & Catch Giveaway through a random drawing for a prize as set out herein (the “Prize Draw”), which is a promotional game of chance (‘sweepstake’) that can be entered with no purchase necessary. The Prize Draw is provided by Vileda Canada (Freudenberg Household Products Inc), legal form and address of the company, registration number.
To the extent there is a conflict between these T&C and terms and conditions appearing on any other location in respect of this Prize Draw, these T&C prevail.
Conditions for Participation
No purchase is necessary to enter or win the Prize Draw and any purchase or payment will not improve your chances of winning. Any natural person residing in Canada who is, at the time of entry, at least eighteen (18) years old, is eligible to participate in the Prize Draw. To participate in the Prize Draw, such eligible person must take each of the following actions: (i) Follow on the social media post in relation to Vileda (on Instagram or Facebook); and (ii) leave a comment with an item you love but dread dusting on the Post.
The giveaway runs from Sept 9th to Sept 13th, 2024. Five winners will be selected at the conclusion of the contest. Random selection among all entries from both platforms. Any entries by a Contestant in excess of the initial entry shall be excluded from the Prize Draw without notice.
By participating in the Prize Draw each Contestant agrees to be bound fully and unconditionally by these T&C and any of Vileda’s decisions in relation to the Prize Draw, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Prize Draw. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these T&C.
All entries become the sole property of Vileda. No confirmations of receipt of entries will be issued. Vileda is not responsible for telecommunications, network, electronic, technical or computer failures or any kind of lost, late, incomplete, mutilated, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected entries. Only fully completed entries with valid and legitimate social media accounts are eligible. All ineligible entries will be disqualified in accordance with these T&C. Vileda accepts no responsibility for any late or ineligible entries, or any entries not received for whatsoever reason.
Designation of Winner
Without prejudice to the conditions for participation in the Prize Draw, one Contestant will be selected from the pool of all eligible entries per channel, per day, and designated as winner (the “Winning Contestant”), it being understood that the Winning Contestants will be eligible to receive the Prize (as defined below). The winning entry will be selected by an external tool that is able to designate a winner in an impartial manner based on random selection. A win may be subject to disqualification in accordance with these T&C. Winners will be selected at the conclusion of the contest. No Contestant can or needs to be present at the draw.
The Prize Draw will have five (5) Winning Contestants Total, winning each (1) Vileda Flex & Catch Dusting Kit, and Vileda goodies.
If any Prize is unavailable for whatever reason, Vileda reserves the right to substitute that Prize for an alternate prize of equal or greater value, subject to applicable law.
Tax Liability of the Winning Contestant in Relation to Accepting the Prize
The Winning Contestant should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of the Prize to determine if any tax implications may arise from his/her/their prize winning (including but not limited to taxes and customs duties).
Any liability, duty, and obligation in relation to any Prize, whether present or future, actual or contingent, ascertained, unascertained, or disputed, to make or suffer an actual or increased payment of any form of taxation (including penalties relating thereto) to any tax or other authority, is in any event for the account of the Winning Contestant who accepted the Prize. For the avoidance of doubt, Vileda shall not be responsible for any liability or tax implications that may arise in connection with the Winning Contestant accepting any Prize.
Announcement of the Winner and Acceptance of the Prize
The Winning Contestants will be announced by Vileda by notifying the Winning Contestants via a direct message from the appropriate Vileda social media account to the social media account used by the Winning Contestants for purposes of participating in the Prize Draw. The Winning Contestants will have been deemed to have been notified on the earlier of (i) the moment the Winning Contestant receives and views the notification from Vileda or (ii) forty-eight (48) hours after the notifying message was sent by Vileda to the Winning Contestant. Vileda has no liability for a Winning Contestant’s failure to receive notices due to filters, security settings or provision of incorrect or non-functioning contact details.
Vileda will grant the Winning Contestant access to the Prize through a direct message from the appropriate Vileda social media account to the social media account used by the Winning Contestant for purposes of participating in the Prize Draw, provided that the Winning Contestant has complied with all requirements as set out in these T&C. Vileda is not responsible for any lost or stolen prizes and Vileda is not responsible for prizes damaged, delayed, or lost in transit.
Liability Cap and Release Plus Indemnification
The Winning Contestants acknowledge and agree that except where permitted by law, the total cumulative liability of Vileda in connection with the Prize Draw and the related promotion is limited, in Vileda’s discretion, to either resupplying the Prize, or paying the cost of resupplying the Prize. Vileda will have no liability for any consequential or indirect loss or damage suffered by any Contestant or any Winning Contestants.
Except where unable to be excluded by law, Contestants and the Winning Contestants release and indemnify Vileda and its affiliates from and against all actions, penalties, liabilities, claims or demands against Vileda or that Vileda may incur for any loss or damage which is or may be suffered or sustained as a direct or indirect result of (i) a Contestant entering or winning the Prize Draw, (ii) a Contestant accessing Vileda’s website, (iii) the receipt, ownership, possession, use or misuse of any Prize awarded, (iv) viruses or any downloading or other problems in connection with the Prize Draw; or (v) any typographical or other error in these T&C or the announcement of offering of the Prize.
The Winning Contestants bear all liability and risk of loss or damage to his, her, or their Prize after this has been delivered.
Use of Personal Data
Vileda will use any data submitted by any person in relation to the Prize Draw in accordance with Vileda’s Privacy Statement and for the purposes of the Prize Draw. By participating in the Prize Draw, each Contestant consents to the use of its personal data by Vileda for the purposes of (a) the administration of this Prize Draw, (b) publicly announcing the Winning Contestants (in Vileda’s sole discretion) and (c) sending such person direct marketing messages on Vileda’s behalf, including, at Vileda’s instruction, by Vileda’s affiliates, marketing agencies and/or third parties; and (d) any other purposes to which the Contestant has consented when participating in the Prize Draw.
The Winning Contestants' acceptance of any Prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited) for Vileda to use the Winning Contestant’s name, social media handle, photograph, video footage, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and address (city and province) for any and all public relations, advertising and/or promotional purposes as determined by Vileda, in all forms of media and by all manners (now and hereafter known), in perpetuity, without notice, consent, review or approval or further compensation.
No Other Sponsors
This Prize Draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with (i) Instagram, Messenger, Meta (Facebook), Twitter, TikTok, or any other social media platform, or (ii) any other brand. Each Contestant acknowledges that all information and materials that such Contestant submits to enter this Prize Draw is submitted to Vileda via the social media account and not to (i) Instagram, Messenger, Meta (Facebook), Twitter, TikTok, or any other social media platform or (ii) any other brand. Each Contestant agrees that (i) Instagram, Messenger, Meta (Facebook), Twitter, TikTok, any other social media platform, and (ii) any other brand, shall not be liable in any way to such Contestant in respect of the Prize Draw. Each Contestant fully releases and discharges (i) Instagram, Messenger, Meta (Facebook), Twitter, TikTok, or any other social media platform and (ii) any fashion brand, from and relinquishes all rights, claims and actions that such Contestant may have or acquire against any such party.
Non-Affiliation Notice and Disclaimer
Neither FHP nor the Vileda brand holds itself out as the manufacturer, an affiliate of the manufacturer, or an “authorized” distributor of the products being given away as part of this giveaway. Recipients of this product through this giveaway may not be guaranteed services, including training and technical support that may otherwise be available or provided by the manufacturer. Further, the manufacturer’s warranty, if any, potentially associated with the products given away as part of this promotion may not be honored by the manufacturer. FHP provides this disclaimer to ensure there is no likelihood of confusion unduly influencing your decision to enter this giveaway, and to ensure there is no confusion as to the existence of any affiliation between FHP and the manufacturer of the products being given away as part of this giveaway.
Disqualification
Vileda has the right to disqualify each Contestant or Winning Contestant whose participation in the Prize Draw, in Vileda’s sole determination, does not comply or has not complied with these T&C or who, in Vileda’s sole determination, has acted in a manner that is fraudulent, dishonest, or unjust to any other Contestant(s) including, but not limited to, tampering with the operation of the Prize Draw, manipulating the entry process by using multiple or fake accounts, hacking, deceiving, cheating, harassing or threatening any other Contestant(s) or a representative(s) of Vileda.
Suspension or Cancellation of the Prize Draw
Subject to the approval of any relevant authorities, in the event the Prize Draw is incapable of running as planned for whatever reason (including, but not limited to, early deletion of the campaign post due to any third-party software, early or accidental deletion of any campaign posts by any other person, any outage of any social media accounts, war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster (including natural disaster), infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the campaign, any alteration to any social media terms of service, access or permission in such a way that adversely affects the Prize Draw), Vileda may, in its sole discretion, suspend the Prize Draw for the duration of the event, cancel or recommence the Prize Draw in its entirety.
Communication Costs
There are no communication costs imposed on the Contestants for participating in the Prize Draw.
Further Information and Complaints Procedure
A copy of these terms and conditions is made available to each Contestant free of charge upon request and any other information in relation to the Prize Draw can be obtained by sending an email to Vileda.canada@fhp-ww.com. Any complaints about the Prize Draw can be submitted to Vileda.canada@fhp-ww.com and Vileda aims to respond to, and to the extent possible resolve, any reasonable complaints as soon as reasonably practicable.
Void Where Prohibited
This Prize Draw (including the promotion in relation thereto) is void where prohibited by law.
Governing Law
The Prize Draw and these terms and conditions, and any contractual or non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with the Prize Draw and these T&C, are governed and construed by the laws of Canada.
Jurisdiction and Forum
All disputes arising out of or in connection with the Prize Draw and these T&C shall be resolved finally and exclusively by the competent court in Canada.
