ALIEN ABDUCTION GAME at AlienAbduction.MyMacs.ca™
in association with Mac’s Convenience Stores and MyMacs.ca™
CONTEST PARTICULARS
September 2010
You must have (or sign up for) a MyMacs.ca account to enter the "ALIEN ABDUCTION GAME" contest. See “Contest Rules and Regulations” below for a full set of Rules and Regulations, which are incorporated herein by reference.
PLAY TO WIN!: To enter the “ALIEN ABDUCTION GAME” visit a Mac’s store and receive one game ticket for every $5.00 in purchases, excluding lottery. Visit MyMacs.ca, register, enter the code from the game ticket, and play for the prizes as presented. Each game ticket has a different code number. Players can redeem an unlimited number of codes per day. Proof of purchase may be required when more than 20 codes are redeemed in a single day or when more than 100 codes are redeemed in a single week. There are many different ways to win.
RULES: No purchase necessary. For complete details and rules visit AlienAbduction.MyMacs.ca. Contest runs 10:00am (MST) October 11th, 2010 to Dec 5th, 2010 at midnight (MST). All prizes must be claimed by December 20th, 2010. Open only to legal residents in the Western Region (BC, AB, SK, MB, NWT) of Canada who are 13 years of age or older and fulfill the registration requirements. Additionally, eligibility for the major online prizes is restricted to those of the age majority in his/her province of residence or older at the time of entry.
Skill testing question: 22 multiplied by 2 divided by 4 plus 11 = _________.
Odds of winning depend on number of players registered.
CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS
September 2010
1. OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following are the Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”) of the Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. (“Mac's”) Alien Abduction Game (the “Contest”). This is a Contest of the Western Division of Mac's Convenience Stores Inc., a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (the “Primary Sponsor”).
This Contest is void, in whole or part, where prohibited by law and is subject to all federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. There is no purchase necessary to participate in this Contest. Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. promotional group (the "Promotion Group") reserves the right to make changes to the Contest, where necessary, due to changing business, operational and marketing considerations.
Subject to applicable laws, these Rules govern all aspects of the Contest, including the Contest Particulars, and are binding upon all Contest entrants. In the event of any inconsistency between the Rules and the conditions and explanations appearing on any other documents, including the Contest Particulars, these Rules shall take precedence.
2. ELIGIBILITY
This Contest is open only to legal residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwest Territories (the “Western Region”) who are 13 years of age or older and fulfill the registration requirements. Selected entrants may be required to prove their age at the time of redeeming their prizes. Selected entrants under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence may be required to have a parent or legal guardian accept the prize on their behalf.
Members and associates of the "Promotion Group" are not eligible to win any of the Prizes. This includes: store operators, employees, officers, or immediate family members of Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. (including independent Mac's or Winks), 612 Creative Inc., Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (collectively referred in the Rules as the "Sponsors") and each of their respective advertising agencies.
In order to participate in the Contest, you must have a valid e-mail address registered in your name and a properly registered MyMacs.ca "Account". See the MyMacs.ca Website Terms and Conditions for additional information on registering a MyMacs.ca "Account". In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an on-line entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the holder of the e-mail account.
3. CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest starts at 10:00am (MST) on October 11th, 2010 and ends at Midnight (MST) on Dec 5th, 2010 (the "Contest Period").
4. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST
Online Entry – To enter the Contest visit a Mac’s store and receive one game ticket for every $5.00 in purchases, excluding lottery. Visit MyMacs.ca, register, enter the code from the game ticket, and play for the prizes as presented. Each game ticket has a different code number. Players can redeem an unlimited number of codes per day. Proof of purchase may be required when more than 20 codes are redeemed in a single day or when more than 100 codes are redeemed in a single week. There are many different ways to win.
No Purchase Necessary Entry – To request a contest entry without purchase (the “No Purchase Entry”) please send your request, including the name of the contest, your first name, last name, full home address (including postal code), valid e-mail address, with a stamped, self addressed envelope to:
Mac's Convenience Stores Inc.
#119, 809 42nd Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 1Y8
Attention: Contest Entries
Upon receipt of your submission a contest ticket will be mailed to the address on your stamped, self addressed envelope. Visit MyMacs.ca, register, enter the code from the game ticket, and play for the prizes as presented. Maximum one contest ticket will be sent per envelope postage paid to the address above provided it includes a stamped, self addressed, return envelope.
5. PRIZES
Grand Prizes
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| 2011 Mazda 2 | $17,500 | 1 |
| 52” LED TV | $2,500 | 1 |
| HD Camcorder | $1,500 | 1 |
Major Prizes
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| 16GB iPad Wifi | $550 | 1 |
| Cyber-Shot Digital Camera | $280 | 1 |
| iPod Dock CD Boombox | $120 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| 16GB iPad Wifi | $550 | 1 |
| Blu-ray Player | $300 | 1 |
| Mini Stereo with iPod Dock | $120 | 1 |
Weekly Prizes
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Headphones | $120 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Walkmen | $130 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| 7” Photo Frame | $120 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Bluetooth Wireless Headset | $100 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Digital Voice Recorder | $130 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Cyber-Shot Digital Camera | $120 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Headphones | $120 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Walkmen | $130 | 1 |
| 2GB Engraved iPod Shuffle | $69 | 1 |
| Mac’s Gift Card | $30 | 1 |
Random Prizes
| Description | ARV | QTY |
| Alien Abduction Branded Lava Lamp or Memory Stick |
$30 | 16 |
Prizes must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions are available. The Sponsors, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to substitute all or any portion of the Prizes with a prize or portion thereof of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. The Sponsors also reserves the right to modify any other awards, discounts, associated quantities and award schedules at any time during The Contest.
6. SELECTION OF WINNERS
Winners will be assigned based on scores (points earned) during the specified period for a given prize as presented, as reported by the AlienAbduction.MyMacs.ca website. Any attempt to manipulate or tamper with the contest scoring system will result in disqualification and possible criminal prosecution. For the purposes of this Contest: a “day” shall mean a calendar day that commences at 12:00:01 AM and terminates at 11:59:59 PM (MST); a “week” shall begin on Monday and end on Sunday.
Grand Prize Finalists:
The player with the top overall score will be one of three (3) grand prize finalists. The remaining two (2) grand prize finalists will be randomly drawn from the List of Major and Weekly Prizewinners (“Possible Finalists”). Possible Finalists will consist of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place major prizewinners for each Major Prize Period and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizewinners for each week. Grand Prize Finalists will be determined on or before Dec 13, 2010 (“Grand Prize Finalist Draw Date”). Odds of being a grand prize finalist depend on number of players registered. The “Grand Prize Draw” will take place at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta during the AAA Midget Hockey championship game on January 1st. Transportation and accommodation for finalists will be provided.
The Sponsors or their designated representative will make three (3) attempts to contact the selected entrant by email and/or telephone within five (5) business days of being selected. If the selected entrant: (i) cannot be contacted within three (3) attempts or five (5) business days (whichever occurs first); or (ii) there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; or (iii) is unable, or chooses not, to attend the Grand Prize Draw in person, then the selected entrant will be disqualified and an alternate entrant will be determined from the remaining Possible Finalists. The process noted above will be repeated until a selected entrant has been contacted and their attendance at the Grand Prize Draw has been confirmed, or there are no eligible entrants remaining.
Major Prizewinners:
First, second and third place major prizes are awarded to the players that accumulate the most points for a given four (4) week “Major Prize Period”. The first set of major prizes will be awarded for the four (4) week period from Oct 11, 2010 through Nov 7, 2010. The second set of major prizes will be awarded for the four (4) week period from Nov 8, 2010 through Dec 5, 2010. Points accumulated in the first Major Prize Period are not considered for awarding the second period winners. Maximum one (1) Major Prize of each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place per household for the duration of the Contest. If any of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest points earners for a given Major Prize Period are ineligible for any reason, including having already won a prize for the same tier during the previous period, the weekly prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) eligible points earners for the given Major Prize Period.
The Sponsors or their designated representative will make two (2) attempts to contact the selected entrant by email and/or telephone within forty-eight (48) hours of the applicable Prize Date. If the selected entrant: (i) cannot be contacted within two (2) attempts or forty-eight (48) hours of the Prize Date (whichever occurs first); or (ii) there is a return of any notification as undeliverable, then the selected entrant will be disqualified and an alternate entrant will be determined from the remaining eligible entrants. The process noted above will be repeated at least once. If contact has not been made with a selected entrant after the process has been completed in accordance with this section, the prize in question will not be awarded.
Proof of address may be required before prizes are awarded.
Weekly Prizewinners:
First, second and third place weekly prizes are awarded to the players that accumulate the most points for a given week. Points accumulated in previous weeks are not considered for awarding of weekly prizewinners. Maximum one (1) Weekly Prize of each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place per household for the duration of the Contest. If any of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest points earners for a given week are ineligible for any reason, including having already won a prize for the same tier during a previous week, the weekly prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) eligible points earners for the given week.
The Sponsors or their designated representative will make two (2) attempts to contact the selected entrant by email and/or telephone within forty-eight (48) hours of the applicable Prize Date. If the selected entrant: (i) cannot be contacted within two (2) attempts or forty-eight (48) hours of the Prize Date (whichever occurs first); or (ii) there is a return of any notification as undeliverable, then the selected entrant will be disqualified and an alternate entrant will be determined from the remaining eligible entrants. The process noted above will be repeated at least once. If contact has not been made with a selected entrant after the process has been completed in accordance with this section, the prize in question will not be awarded.
Proof of address may be required before prizes are awarded.
Random Prizewinners:
Two Prize Days will be determined for each week, but may or may not be made known to players and/or the general public. Prizes are awarded to the players that accumulate the most points on a given Prize Days. Points accumulated in previous days are not considered for awarding of random prizewinners. Maximum one (1) Random Prize per household for the duration of the Contest. If the highest points earner for a given Prize Day is ineligible for any reason, including having already won a prize for the same tier during a previous Prize Day, the prize will be awarded to the next eligible player with the highest points for the given Prize Day.
The Sponsors or their designated representative will make two (2) attempts to contact the selected entrant by email and/or telephone within forty-eight (48) hours of the applicable Prize Date. If the selected entrant: (i) cannot be contacted within two (2) attempts or forty-eight (48) hours of the Prize Date (whichever occurs first); or (ii) there is a return of any notification as undeliverable, then the selected entrant will be disqualified and an alternate entrant will be determined from the remaining eligible entrants. The process noted above will be repeated at least once. If contact has not been made with a selected entrant after the process has been completed in accordance with this section, the prize in question will not be awarded.
Proof of address may be required before prizes are awarded.
7. PRIZE AWARDING AND REDEMPTION
Before being declared a winner, the selected entrant must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a mathematical skill-testing question. The selected entrant may be required to: (i) supply proof of age consisting of a legible photocopy of either a provincially issued driver’s license or other government issued identification; (ii) supply proof of address consisting of a legible photocopy of either a provincially issued driver’s license or other government issued identification, and (iii) verify the authenticity of the selected entrant’s MyMacs.ca “Account”. The selected entrant will also be required to sign and return within ten (10) business days the Sponsor’s Declaration and Release Form (the “Release Form”), which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules and acceptance of the applicable Prize as awarded without substitution; (ii) releases the Sponsors, their respective affiliated and related companies, advertising and promotional agencies, the independent contest judging organization and each of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, dealers, representatives, successors and assigns from any liability in connection with this Contest, the selected entrant’s participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; and (iii) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of his/her name, MyMacs.ca username, address, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness, without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by the Sponsors in any manner whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the Internet. Declining the Prize, failing to correctly answer the mathematical skill-testing question or failing to return the properly executed Release Form within the time period indicated on the Release Form will cause the Prize to be forfeited and a new winner determined in accordance with the process for the applicable Prize, as described above in “Selection of Winners”.
8. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
All personal information obtained for this Contest will be used only for the purposes of conducting this Contest. Personal information obtained by virtue of registration of a MyMacs.ca “Account” is governed by the MyMacs.ca General Privacy Policy (available at http://mymacs.ca/privacy-policy).
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By participating in the Contest, you release the Sponsors, their respective affiliated and related companies, advertising and promotional agencies, the independent contest judging organization and each of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, dealers, representatives, successors and assigns from any liability in connection with this Contest, the selected entrant’s participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of any Prize or portion thereof.
The Sponsors are not responsible or liable for: (i) incorrect or inaccurate entry of registration or entry information which may affect an entrant’s ability to participate in the Contest; (ii) human errors, technical malfunctions, lost/delayed/corrupted data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof; (iii) any inability of an entrant to access the site, or damage to a user's system occasioned by participating in the Contest; and (iv) entries which fail to fully comply with these Rules. Entries are subject to verification and will be declared invalid if they are illegible, mechanically reproduced, mutilated, forged, falsified, altered or tampered with in any way.
10. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF A CONTEST
The Promotion Group and associates authorized to act on their behalf, reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel or suspend the Contest or portions of the Contest, for any reason, including without limitation in the event of any printing, administrative error, virus, bug, unauthorized human intervention, tampering, fraud, equipment failure, security breaches or other causes beyond their control which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the contest.
11. GENERAL
Prize claims are subject to verification and will be declared invalid if they are illegible, mechanically reproduced, forged, falsified, altered or tampered with in any way.
Prizes will be delivered to winners at the address submitted within four (4) to eight (8) weeks of receiving the prizewinner’s correctly completed prize claim form. The Promotion Group is not responsible for contacting or forwarding prizes to winners who leave unclear or incomplete information, or for entries lost, misdirected, delayed or destroyed while in transit. All prize claim and related forms become the property of the Promotion Group.
All decisions by the Promotion Group with respect to all aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding. All entrants agree to abide by all of the instructions and decisions of the Promotion Group. In the event of any dispute regarding the interpretation of these Rules or any decision rendered by the Promotion Group, the decision or interpretation of the Promotion Group shall prevail.
Any attempt to deliberately damage or tamper with a Contest, interfere with the proper administration of a Contest or undermine the legitimate operation of a Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, the Promotion Group reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution. In the unfortunate event the MyMacs.ca and/or AlienAbduction.Mymacs.ca websites either crash or experience technical difficulties, members and associates of the Promotion Group are not responsible.
Should any part of these Rules be determined to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining parts of the Rules, which shall remain in full force and effect.
For further Contest details or inquiries contact a Contest promotional representative at:
Mac's Convenience Stores Inc.
#119, 809 42nd Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 1Y8
Attention: Contest Officer
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