Contest Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. 

1. Eligibility: This contest is open to legal residents of Ontario, who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Algoma University, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. 
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agrees to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Algoma University as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign. 
3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on September 4, 2024 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Zone and ending September 30, 2024 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Zone. All online entries must be received by September 30, 2024 11:59 p.m.
4. How to Enter: To enter, participants must:

• Follow Algoma U page
• Must tag two other friends on the comment section
• Must be +18 years old and above
• Must be a resident of Ontario and be able to personally pick up the prize
• Must answer a skill test prior to being declared an official Winner

Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Algoma University. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Algoma University. 

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive gift cards worth CAD 200, which includes:

• $50 BestBuy Gift Card
• $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card
• $50 Nike
• $50 Walmart Gift Card

Plus, Algoma U swag, including: 

• x1 Algoma U hoodie
• x1 Algoma U mug
• x2 Algoma U pens
• x1 Algoma U beanie
• x1 Algoma U lanyard
• x1 Algoma U backpack
• x1 Algoma U lunch box. 

The prize must be picked up by the winner at an Algoma University campus. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Algoma University. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Algoma University’s discretion. The prize is non transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Algoma University to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation unless prohibited by law. 

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. 
7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected by a random draw under the supervision of Algoma University. Winner will be notified by a private message within five (5) days following selection of Winner. The winner must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question before being declared the official winner. Algoma University shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk email, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 30 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT ALGOMA UNIVERSITY’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED. 
8. Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that Algoma University, anyone acting on behalf of Algoma University, and Algoma University’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. 
9. Terms & Conditions: Algoma University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Algoma University’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such a case, Algoma University may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Algoma University. Algoma University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. Algoma University has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Algoma University reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. 
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless Algoma University and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries. 
11. Disputes: THIS CAMPAIGN IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF CANADA AND ONTARIO, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Ontario having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. 
12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Algoma University website. To read the Privacy Policy, click here.
13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is Algoma University 1520 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4, Canada
14. Facebook and Instagram: The Campaign hosted by Algoma University is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook and/or Instagram.
15. By checking here, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules.