HONDA CIVIC GIVEAWAY CONTEST

 

THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF CANADA

AND IS GOVERNED BY CANADIAN LAW

 

 

Standard data rates apply to participants who choose to participate in the Contest via a mobile device. Please contact your service provider for pricing and service plan information and rates before mobile device participation.

 

1.         KEY DATES:

 

The Honda 2019 Honda Civic Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) begins on January 1, 2019 at 9:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on December 31, 2019 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Contest Period”).

 

2.         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 entry, except employees (current and retired), representatives or agents (and those with whom such persons are living, whether related or not) of Honda Canada Inc. (the “Sponsor”), Honda Canada Finance Inc. (“HCFI”), and their respective distributors, representatives, agents, sponsors, 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, the “Contest Parties”).

 

3.         AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY RULES:

 

By participating in the Contest, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”).

 

4.         PRIVACY

 

I understand that Sponsor, HCFI and their affiliates, dealers and service providers may collect, maintain, use and disclose my personal information and may share this information between themselves, for the purposes of: (i) administering the Contest; (ii) providing me with marketing information (if I have opted in to receive such communications); (iii) other applicable purposes described in the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy (www.honda.ca/privacy); or the HCFI Privacy Policy (www.honda.ca/lease-and-finance/privacy), as applicable; and (iv) other purposes permitted by law. I can contact the Sponsor and HCFI at 180 Honda Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L6C 0H9 or by telephone at 1-888-946-6329 (Sponsor) and 1-800-387-5399 (HCFI) if I no longer consent to these uses or to update or correct my personal information. If I withdraw my consent for the uses and disclosures detailed in section (i), Honda will be entitled to deny my entry into the Contest. My personal information may also be combined with other information collected from me if I enter into or have previously entered into a transaction with the Sponsor, HCFI, or their affiliates or dealers, and may be used for the purposes consented to at that time. In some cases, personal information may be disclosed, processed and stored outside Canada, and therefore may be available to government authorities under lawful orders and laws applicable there.

 

5.         HOW TO ENTER:

 

No purchase necessary.   You can earn one (1) Entry to the Contest, as follows:

OR

 

(Either of the above methods of entry shall result in the “Entry” or collectively, the “Entries”). To be eligible, your Entry (regardless of the method of entry) must be submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.

 

ONE (1) BONUS ENTRY:  You will also be eligible to receive one (1) additional Entry to the Contest if you opt in to receive e-mail communications from Sponsor when submitting your Entry. IMPORTANT NOTE: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from the Sponsor at any time without impacting your chances of winning in the Contest.

 

6.         ENTRY LIMIT AND CONDITIONS:

 

There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person (regardless of method of entry), with an exception for the additional one (1) Entry identified above. 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) or more than one (1) additional Entry for opting-in to receive promotional communications from Sponsor; and/or (ii) use multiple names, multiple identities, multiple e-mail addresses, multiple accounts and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt the Contest ; then they may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The Contest Parties and each of their respective agents, employees, directors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible Entries (all of which are void).  An Entry may be rejected if, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, the Entry is not submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.

 

7.         VERIFICATION:

 

All Entries 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 the Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Entry and/or other information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of the Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering the 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 the Contest will be the official time-keeping device(s) used by the Sponsor.

 

8.         PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU AGREE TO RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST 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 CONTEST. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE ENTRY (AND EACH INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT THEREOF) COMPLIES WITH ALL CONDITIONS STATED IN THESE RULES. THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER REGARDING: (I) THE USE OF YOUR ENTRY (OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF); (II) PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; (III) ANY USE, COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISCLOSURE OF ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION; AND/OR (IV) IF DECLARED THE WINNER, THE PRIZE (INCLUDING ANY USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE, AND ANY TRAVEL RELATED THERETO).  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 CONTEST AND/OR AWARDING OF ANY PRIZE.

 

By participating in the Contest, each entrant hereby warrants and represents that any Entry they submit does not contain any reference to any identifiable third parties, unless consent has been obtained from all such individuals and their parent/legal guardian if they are under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; and will not give rise to any claims whatsoever, including, without limitation, claims of infringement, invasion of privacy or publicity, or infringe on any rights and/or interests of any third party.

 

9.         PRIZE:

 

Prize: There will be one (1) 2019 Honda Civic Sedan Touring automobile (the “Prize”) available to be won. Prize colour to be selected by the confirmed Prize winner and is subject to Sponsor’s remaining inventory in confirmed Prize winner’s region at time of selection. The Prize has a total approximate retail value of CAN$27,990.00 (including freight, PDI and applicable taxes). All other costs associated with the Prize, including licence, insurance and registration fees, shall be the sole responsibility of the confirmed Prize winner.

 

The Prize will be publicly awarded at an authorized Honda Auto Dealership chosen by the confirmed Prize winner (the “Dealership”). It is the sole and absolute responsibility of the confirmed Prize winner to arrange for their own transportation, hotel accommodations and/or flights to and from the Dealership, as applicable, and to pay for any required transportation and/or accommodations, as applicable.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE OF THE PRIZE NOTED ABOVE IS CURRENT AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 2018.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER WILL ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL RETAIL VALUE OF THE PRIZE AS AT THE TIME OF FULFILMENT AND THE APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE OF THE PRIZE NOTED ABOVE BE AWARDED. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF ANY DOUBT, THE PRIZE CONSISTS OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND NOT THE ACTUAL VALUE OF THE AUTOMOBILE.

 

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following general conditions apply to the Prize: (i) 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) redemption of the Prize must occur within and/or on or before the date or dates specified by the Sponsor (otherwise the Prize may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be forfeited in its entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in its place); (iv) the costs of everything not specifically and expressly stated above as included in the Prize are the sole and absolute responsibility of the confirmed winner and their Guest, including, without limitation: airfare, hotel accommodations, meals and drinks; gratuities; entertainment; health and travel insurance; transportation for confirmed winner and their Guest to and from the Canadian airport of their residence; additional transportation; baggage and other fees; and items of a personal nature (v) if the confirmed winner and/or their Guest do not utilize any part(s) of the Prize, then any such part(s) not utilized may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be forfeited in their entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in their place; (vi) Sponsor reserves the right at any time to: (a) place reasonable restrictions on the availability or use of the Prize or any component thereof; and (b) substitute the 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 sole discretion, a cash award; (vii) Prize will not be released unless and until the confirmed Prize winner first shows proof (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor) of having a valid driver’s licence (equivalent to at least an “G2” class licence in Ontario) in the province/territory in which he/she resides and proof (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor) of satisfactory insurance; (viii) by accepting the Prize, the 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; and (ix) in the event that the eligible Prize winner does not have a valid driver’s licence or that Prize claimant is not legally eligible to operate a vehicle, the eligible Prize winner may be permitted to transfer the Prize to their spouse, parent, sibling, child or legal guardian who meets the necessary requirements as specified in these Rules.

 

The Released Parties are not responsible for any delay or postponement, for any reason, of any aspect of the Prize . Neither the confirmed winner nor any other person or entity will be compensated in the event of such delay or postponement.

None of the Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of the Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the 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 Released Parties should the 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 the Prize, the confirmed winner agrees to waive all recourse against the Released Parties if the Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.

 

10.      ELIGIBLE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:

 

On January 8, 2020 (the “Selection Date”) in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET, one (1) eligible entrant will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.  The eligible entrant selected will be eligible to win the Prize (subject to compliance with these Rules). The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.

 

11.      ELIGIBLE WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

 

The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of three (3) attempts to contact the eligible winner, either through the e-mail address or by telephone provided (as applicable) within two (2) business days of the Selection Date. If the eligible winner cannot be contacted within two (2) business days of the Selection Date, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then they 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 9 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).

 

12.      ELIGIBLE WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS:

 

NO ONE IS A WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS THEM AS THE WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES.  Before being declared AS THE CONFIRMED PRIZE winner , the eligible winner will be required to: (a) 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 e-mail or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release); (b) submit to the Sponsor the location of the Dealership at which the Prize will be awarded; and (c) sign and return in electronic format within one (1) business day of notification the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with the Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; (iv) agrees to indemnify the Released Parties against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from use of their Entry; and (v) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their 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 or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the Internet.  If the eligible winner: (a) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question; (b) fails to return the properly executed Contest documents within the specified time; (c) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the Prize (as awarded) for any reason; and/or (d) 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 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 Prize from among the remaining eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules in accordance with the procedures outline in Rule 10 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner). 

 

13.      GENERAL CONDITIONS:

 

The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of the Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal. ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION 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 any website or any platform during the Contest; (ii) any technical 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 Entry 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, including the Online Entry Form; (iv) any injury or damage to an entrant’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 Québec, to cancel, withdraw, amend or suspend the 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 the 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 the 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 Québec, to cancel, amend or suspend the 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.

 

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.

 

The Sponsor reserves the right, subject only to the approval of the Régie in Québec, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Contest mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by 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 Contest as contemplated in these Rules, or for any other reason.

 

FOR RESIDENTS OF QUÉBEC ONLY: 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 the Contest, each entrant expressly consents to the collection, storing, use and disclosure of the personal information submitted with an Entry for the purposes indicated in Section 4 – Privacy of these Rules. Nothing in these Rules will limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, storing, use and/or disclosure of their personal information.

 

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 the Contest.

 

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