Paid vs. Aid Contest

Official Rules

These rules govern the Campus for Christ Paid vs. Aid Contest. Campus for Christ is a division of Power to Change. How to Participate

1. Eligibility.

The Campus for Christ Paid vs. Aid Contest (the “Contest”) is open to those who meet the following requirements:

Post-Secondary Student:

The entrant is registered as a part-time or full-time student at a Canadian post-secondary institution listed in Section 2 for the 2010-11 school year.

Residency:

The entrant is resident of a Canadian province other than Quebec. Not Affiliated with Power to Change: The entrant is not an employee or retiree of Power to Change nor its affiliates, franchisees, agents, associates, dealers, representatives, advertising and promotional agencies, nor is the entrant a member of the immediate family of these employees and retirees or any person with whom they are domiciled. Power to Change donors are not permitted to enter the contest, and any entries from donors will be considered null and void.

Age:

The entrant has reached the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which the entrant is resident as of August 23, 2010. Entrants between the ages of 14 and 17 may also enter the Contest provided they meet all other eligibility requirements and obtain the consent of their parent or guardian.

Contest Volunteers:

The entrant is not a registered volunteer assisting in the set-up or implementation of the Contest.

2. Eligible Post-Secondary Institutions.

Students from the following post-secondary institutions are eligible to participate in the Contest, subject to the Contest rules:

  • Simon Fraser University
  • University of Alberta
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of Calgary
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Brock University
  • Carleton University
  • McMaster University
  • Queen’s University
  • Ryerson University
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Victoria
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Western Ontario
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • York University
  • Dalhousie University
  • St. Mary’s University

3. Contest Period.

At Dalhousie University, the Contest starts at 12:00:01 a.m., Eastern Time on August 28, 2010 and closes at 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Time on September 7, 2010.

At St. Mary’s University, the Contest starts at 12:00:01 a.m., Eastern Time on August 28, 2010 and closes at 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Time on September 9, 2010.

In all other jurisdictions, the Contest starts at 12:00:01 a.m., Eastern Time on August 28, 2010 and closes at 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Time on September 29, 2010.

4. Contest Entry.

Entrants may participate in the Contest by completing a Cravings survey at Campus for Christ booths on university campuses listed in Section 2, where booths are available and while booths are open. Entrants participating must clearly and fully complete the survey with all requested information.

Booth availability and booth hours may vary across universities. Power to Change is not responsible for any issues arising as a result of booths not being open or available, including inability to enter the Contest.

No purchase necessary. One (1) entry per person. All entries must be received no later than the contest closing times described in Section 3. Entries which are incomplete, late, irregular in any way are void and will not be eligible or accepted at the time of the draw. Entries will only be accepted as described herein and will not be accepted by any other means.

Prizes

5. Prizes Available.

Twenty-one (21) prizes are available to be won. Each prize consists of one of the following:

  1. a one thousand ($1000) credit towards the winner’s post-secondary tuition expenses (the “Tuition Prize”) or
  2. a one thousand ($1000) credit towards one of three humanitarian aid projects of the winner’s choosing, as described below (the “Aid Prize”).

If the winner chooses the Tuition Prize, Power to Change will forward the Prize to the post-secondary education where the winner is enrolled towards their student tuition account.

If the winner chooses the Aid Prize, $1,000 will be forwarded to the winner’s choice of (1) of three (3) aid projects underway through the Global Aid Network (GAiN), a division of Power to Change:

  1. Orphan feedings in Tanzania;
  2. Water well drilling in a village in Africa; or
  3. Short-term housing relief for two families in Haiti.

No charitable receipt will be issued to those Prize winners.

6. Prize Draw.

(a) A random draw from all eligible entries from each campus set out below will be held on October 7, 2010.

  • Simon Fraser University
  • University of Alberta
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of Calgary
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Brock University
  • Carleton University
  • McMaster University
  • Queen’s University
  • Ryerson University
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Victoria
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Western Ontario
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • York University

(b) A random draw from all eligible entries from Dalhousie University will be held on September 8, 2010.

(c) A random draw from all eligible entries from St. Mary’s University will be held on September 10, 2010.

(d) Specific draw times and locations for each campus will be made available at www.mycravings.ca. Dates and locations will be made available by September 27, 2010 for all campuses listed in (a) and by September 3, 2010 for all campuses listed in (b) and (c).

(e) One (1) Prize will be awarded per university campus set out in Section 2.

7. Notification of Selection.

(a) In order to be declared a Contest winner, each selected Entrant who is eligible for a Prize will be required to correctly answer unaided (mechanical or otherwise), a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question by telephone at a predetermined mutually convenient time. Following the draw described herein, a selected entrant will be contacted by Power to Change at the telephone number provided by the entrant at the time he or she enters the Contest. If the selected entrant can not be reached personally without leaving a message by telephone within fourteen (14) business days of the first phone call made and after a minimum of three (3) attempts by Power to Change, or if such selected entrant fails to execute and return a declaration and release form within seven (7) days from the date of receipt thereof, his or her entry will be forfeited and the next selected entrant drawn will be contacted on the eighth (8th) day and such process will be repeated until each Prize has been awarded. No communication or correspondence will be entered into, except with the selected entrants.

(b) As a condition of winning and accepting delivery of a Prize, each Contest winner shall sign a declaration and release, in form requested by Power to Change, confirming compliance with the Contest rules, acceptance of the Prize as awarded, and releasing Power to Change, is affiliated entities and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from all liability arising in connection with the Contest.

8. Awarding of Prize.

Each Prize must be accepted as awarded. No cash alternatives, substitution or transfers of the Prize will be allowed. Each Prize will be awarded within four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date when the selected Entrant’s signed Declaration and Release Form is received by Power to Change.

9. Odds.

The odds of being randomly selected to win a Prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received from each eligible post-secondary institution. General Rules

10. Verification of Entries.

Each Prize claim is subject to verification by Power to Change and/or its designated representatives. Entries made with multiple addresses, under multiple identities, or through the use of any device or artifice to enter multiple times are automatically void. All Contest entries obtained through unauthorized sources or which are incomplete, illegible, mutilated, altered, reproduced, forged, irregular or fraudulent in any way or otherwise not in compliance with these Rules are automatically void. Power to Change will be the sole and final reference source in validating a Prize claim.

11. Participant Release.

By participating, each Entrant and selected winner agrees: (a) to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of Power to Change, (b) to release and hold harmless Power to Change, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and independent contractors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability for claims/ damages including, but not limited to, claims/damages for personal injury, for property damage with respect to acceptance, possession or use or misuse of the Prize or participation in the Contest; (c) to permit Power to Change to use his/her name, address, city, province, of residence, photograph, video, or any likeness for advertising or publicity purposes without any additional compensation and (d) the winner agrees to sign a Declaration and Release Form to this effect.

12. Decisions Binding.

The decisions of Power to Change in relation to this Contest will be final and binding on all entrants. Power to Change shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription or registration of Contest entry information, technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, faulty, incomplete, incomprehensible, or erased computer or network transmissions, line failures of any telephone network, failure of computer equipment, software, inability to access any online service or web site, or any other error or malfunction, or any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Contest, or for late, lost, stolen, illegible or misdirected entries.

13. Contest Implementation.

Power to Change reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or suspend this Contest, at its sole discretion, in the event of a technical failure, computer virus or bug, unauthorized human intervention, fraud or any other occurrence or cause beyond its control that corrupts or adversely affects the administration, security, fairness or normal operation of the Contest.

If a selected entrant is awarded the Prize due to a system error, malfunction or defect the Prize will be returned to the Prize pool, to be re-awarded.

Under no circumstances will Power to Change, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and independent contractors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, including advertising and promotion agencies be required to award more Prizes than what is indicated in these Rules or award the Prizes other than in accordance with these Rules.

14. Privacy.

Power to Change respects your privacy and the laws governing it and is committed to protecting and safeguarding the personal information of entrants.

Power to Change will use the personal information provided by entrants in connection with this Contest: (i) for purposes of administering the Contest, including contacting the winning entrant for the purpose of delivering the Prize, and the purposes described in Section 11(c) of these rules; (ii) with the consent of the entrant as provided in their entry, for purposes of future contacts regarding cravings or topics of spirituality; and (iii) as required or permitted by law. Power to Change may also use personal information collected in aggregate form for research purposes.

For further information regarding the privacy policies and practices of Power to Change, please visit http://powertochange.com/organization/privacy-policy/

15. Other

(a) Power to Change reserves the right to disqualify any entrant that it finds to be in violation of these Contest rules or tampering with the Contest process. Power to Change reserves the right to refuse an entry from a person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to participate. Any attempt by anyone to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is in violation of criminal and civil laws and Power to Change reserves the right to seek damages or other legal remedy to the fullest extent permitted by law.

(b) All decisions of Power to Change in connection with this Contest are final. All Prizes must be accepted as awarded.

(c) This Contest and the terms and conditions contained in these Contest rules, shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

(d) This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and is void where prohibited.

(e) The Contest rules are available on-line at www.mycravings.ca.

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