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Official Rules
POKERSTARS & TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS ‘RED SPADE PASS’ CONTEST
RULES AND REGULATIONS (“Official Rules”)
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. THIS CONTEST IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE CANADIAN FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.
(1) CONTEST PERIOD:
The Stars Group Inc. (PokerStars & Toronto Maple Leafs’ Red Spade Pass Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 10:00AM ET November 1st, 2024, and ends at 11:59PM ET on November 19th, 2024 (the “Contest Period”).
(2) GENERAL:
By entering the Contest, Entrants (as defined below): (a) agree to be bound by these Official Rules; and (b) confirm that they meet all eligibility requirements for the Contest.
(3) ELIGIBILITY:
The Contest is only open to legal residents of Ontario, living within 120 kilometers from the City of Toronto (the “Territory”), who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry (each an “Entrant”). Employees and the immediate families (including those with whom they are domiciled) of Stars Group Inc. (“PokerStars”), Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (“MLSE”, together with PokerStars the “Contest Sponsors”), the Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Hockey League and its member teams (“NHL”), NHL Enterprises LP, and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, governors, agents, their advertising and promotional agencies (together with Contest Sponsors, the “Released Parties”) are not eligible to enter the Contest. Determinations of eligibility shall be made in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.
(4) HOW TO ENTER:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
During an Entry Period, each Entrant must complete the following steps to obtain one (1) entry (an “Entry”) into the Contest:
· Open or download the official Toronto Maple Leafs app (the “App”), available for Apple or Android, and click on the Contest tile;
· Before entering, participants must verify that they are 21 years of age or older; and
· Successfully match the cards and complete all required entry fields in the Entry form for a chance to win.
There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person during the Contest Period. If it is discovered by the Contest Sponsors that any person has used or attempted to use multiple names, identities, email addresses or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter the Contest more than once or to otherwise participate in or disrupt this Contest or to tamper with the website, they may be disqualified from the Contest. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to require proof of identity or eligibility in a form acceptable to the Contest Sponsors: (i) for the purposes of verifying an Entrant’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of an Entry entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Contest Sponsors deem necessary, in their sole discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Official Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the satisfaction of the Contest Sponsors in a timely manner may result in disqualification of the Entrant in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors. By entering the Contest, each Entrant agrees to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of Contest Sponsors, which are final with respect to all matters relating to the Contest.
The potential winner of the Prize (the “Selected Entrant”) may also be requested to provide the Contest Sponsors with reasonable proof that the Selected Entrant is the Authorized Account Holder of the account associated with the selected Entry. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an Entry, the Entry will be deemed to be submitted by the Authorized Account Holder in whose name the account is registered, provided that person meets all other eligibility criteria of this Contest. "Authorized Account Holder" shall mean the natural person assigned to an email address and/or telephone number by an Internet access provider, online service provider, telephone service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
(5) PRIZES:
There is one (1) prize (the “Prize”) available to be won during the Contest Period, which consists of the following:
· One (1) VIP trip to Detroit, Michigan for two (2) people, which includes:
o Travel (bus fare) and hotel accommodation (standard double room occupancy);
o Two (2) tickets to the Toronto Maple Leafs vs the Detroit Red Wings game on December 14th, 2024, at the Little Caesars Arena;
o Two (2) tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs the Detroit Lions game on December 15th, 2024, at Ford Field; and
o VIP Experience (details to be determined by the Contest Sponsor).
The approximate retail value of the prize is eight thousand Canadian dollars ($8,000).
A confirmed Selected Entrant (“Winner”) is not entitled to any difference between the actual retail value of the Prize(s) and the approximate retail value of the Prize(s) as stated herein. Each Winner must follow all directions of the Contest Sponsors with respect to the Prize(s) or any aspect thereof. Failure to do so may result in termination of participation, or continued participation, in the Prize or any aspect thereof.
The Winner and guest must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and older, in Ontario. The Winner and guest acknowledge that the legal drinking/gambling age in the United States of America is twenty-one (21) and therefore, understand that if they are under the age of 21, they will be prohibited from buying and/or consuming any alcoholic beverages and prohibited from participating in gambling activities. All incidental costs and expenses associated with a Prize that are not specifically referred to herein, including (without limitation) transportation, meals, beverages, gratuities, souvenirs, incidental and personal expenses, and items of a personal nature are not included and are the sole responsibility of each Prize Winner.
Each Prize Winner and their guest acknowledge and accept all risk of damages, injury or other loss incidental to any game for which tickets are issued, whether occurring before, during or after the game, and hereby voluntarily agree to assume the same. The Contest Sponsor reserves the right to refuse admission and/or to expel from a game and/or any other aspect of the Prize, any person whose conduct is deemed by them to be objectionable. Expulsion from the game cancels the tickets for the offending individual(s) and the individual(s) thereupon forfeit(s) all claims with respect to the tickets. Participation in the Prize is subject to compliance with all applicable laws, by-laws, regulations and any applicable facility or carrier rules; failure to comply may result in non-admission or expulsion from further participation in the Prize.
The Prize(s) outlined above must be accepted as awarded, without substitution, and is not transferrable, refundable, for resale or, where applicable, convertible to cash. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in the event that a Prize, or any component of a Prize, cannot be awarded as described herein for any reason, to substitute the same for another prize or component of equal or greater value, without notice or liability. In the event that a substitute prize is awarded, such prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged for cash (where applicable) or otherwise. The odds of winning a Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period.
(6) WINNER SELECTION:
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on the next business day following the end of the Contest Period, one (1) Entrant will be selected (each, a “Selected Entrant”) by random draw to be eligible to win a Prize. The random draw will take place at the head office of MLSE, or such other location in Ontario as the Contest Sponsors may determine. There is a limit of one (1) Prize per Entrant.
Each Selected Entrant for a Prize will be notified of their selection by the contact information provided in the App. If a Selected Entrant cannot be contacted or fails to respond within forty-eight (48) hours of the first attempt of contact by the Contest Sponsors, they will be considered to have forfeited their Prize and will be disqualified and another Entrant may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with a Selected Entrant or there are no more eligible Entries, whichever comes first (in which case the above-noted process will apply to such alternate Entrant). The Contest Sponsors will not be responsible for failed attempts to contact any Selected Entrant.
(7) CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE
Upon successful contact with the Selected Entrant via email, each Selected Entrant will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question, without aid or assistance, and completes, sign and return a Declaration, Release and Waiver Form (the “Release Form”) confirming compliance with the Official Rules, acceptance of the Prize as awarded, without substitution, and releasing the Released Parties from any liability in connection with the Prize or the Contest before being granted the Prize.
If a Selected Entrant does not meet all of the Contest requirements, fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question, or does not sign and return the Release Form to the Contest Sponsors within the time frame specified therein, that Selected Entrant will forfeit their Prize and the Contest Sponsors shall be entitled (but not obligated) to select another Entrant from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with an Entrant, there are no more eligible Entries, or there is insufficient time to award the Prize, whichever comes first. In the event that an alternate Selected Entrant is required to be selected, the same above-noted process will apply. The Contest Sponsors are not responsible, whether as a result of human error or otherwise, for any failure to contact any Selected Entrant.
(8) SUPREMACY OF RULES
In the event of a conflict between the Official Rules and any instructions or interpretations of these Official Rules given by an employee of a Contest Sponsor regarding the Contest, these Official Rules shall prevail. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control.
(9) INDEMNIFICATION
By submitting an Entry into this Contest, each Entrant confirms his or her understanding of and compliance with these Official Rules. Each Entrant, and their representatives, heirs, next of kin or assignees (“Entrant’s Representatives”), hereby releases and holds the Released Parties harmless from any and all claims, demands, orders, judgments or demands whatsoever, including, without limitation, claims or demands in respect of copyright, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the Entrant, Entrant’s Representatives or any other person, including personal injury, death or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any Prize, participation in the Contest, any breach of the Official Rules, or in any Prize-related activity. The Entrant and Entrant’s Representatives agree to fully indemnify the Released Parties from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Contest, without limitation.
(10) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or for any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of Entries, the selection of a Selected Entrant or for any printing or other errors in any Contest materials. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, tampering, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or authorized access to, or alteration of Entries. The Released Parties are not responsible for any problems, viruses or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to Entrants or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in the Contest.
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any personal injury or property damage or losses of any kind, including without limitation, direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages which may be sustained to an Entrant's or any other person's computer equipment resulting from an Entrant's attempt to either participate in the Contest or download any information in connection with participating in the Contest or use of any website. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on any website is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
(11) CONTEST ADMINISTRATION
All decisions regarding the Contest remain with the Contest Sponsors. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, cancel, suspend and/or terminate any or all parts of the Contest for any reason.
The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be in violation of these Official Rules. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to refuse an Entry from a person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter. Any attempt to tamper with the entry process, interfere with these Official Rules, deliberately damage any website or undermine the administration, security or legitimate operation of the Contest, is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and the Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages and/or other relief (including legal fees) from all persons responsible for such acts to the fullest extent permitted by law, which may include banning or disqualifying Entrants from this and future contests of the Contest Sponsors. In their sole determination, the Contest Sponsors may disqualify any person who acts in any manner to threaten or abuse or harass any person and to void all such person’s associated Entries. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Contest should fraud, virus, bugs, or other reasons beyond the control of the Contest Sponsors corrupt the security, proper play or administration of the Contest.
(12) PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS
By accepting the Prize, the Winner agrees to allow the Contest Sponsors and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, promotional and advertising agencies and representatives the right to use his/her name, biographical information, image, photos and/or likeness and statements for programming, promotion, trade, commercial, advertising and publicity purposes in connection with this Contest, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, including but not limited to on television, video, the World Wide Web and Internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
The Contest Sponsors respect your right to privacy. Personal information collected from Entrants will only be used by the Contest Sponsors to administer the Contest and, only if consent is actively given at the time of entry, to provide Entrants with information regarding upcoming promotions and/or events from the Contest Sponsors. For more information regarding the manner of collection, use and disclosure of personal information by (a)MLSE, please refer to the privacy policy at http://mlse.com/privacy and (b) Pokerstars, please refer to the privacy policy at https://www.on.pokerstars.ca/privacy/
(13) GOVERNING LAW
The Contest shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations as between any person and/or Entrant and the Contest Sponsors in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Contest Sponsors and all Entrants hereby attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Toronto, Ontario, in respect of the determination of any matter, issue or dispute arising under or in respect of the Contest.
(14) SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official 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 Official 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.
(15) MISCELLANEOUS
Any words herein importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa in both the singular and the plural.
POKERSTARS & TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS ‘RED SPADE PASS’ CONTEST
RULES AND REGULATIONS (“Official Rules”)
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. THIS CONTEST IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE CANADIAN FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.
(1) CONTEST PERIOD:
The Stars Group Inc. (PokerStars & Toronto Maple Leafs’ Red Spade Pass Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 10:00AM ET November 1st, 2024, and ends at 11:59PM ET on November 19th, 2024 (the “Contest Period”).
(2) GENERAL:
By entering the Contest, Entrants (as defined below): (a) agree to be bound by these Official Rules; and (b) confirm that they meet all eligibility requirements for the Contest.
(3) ELIGIBILITY:
The Contest is only open to legal residents of Ontario, living within 120 kilometers from the City of Toronto (the “Territory”), who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry (each an “Entrant”). Employees and the immediate families (including those with whom they are domiciled) of Stars Group Inc. (“PokerStars”), Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (“MLSE”, together with PokerStars the “Contest Sponsors”), the Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Hockey League and its member teams (“NHL”), NHL Enterprises LP, and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, governors, agents, their advertising and promotional agencies (together with Contest Sponsors, the “Released Parties”) are not eligible to enter the Contest. Determinations of eligibility shall be made in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.
(4) HOW TO ENTER:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
During an Entry Period, each Entrant must complete the following steps to obtain one (1) entry (an “Entry”) into the Contest:
· Open or download the official Toronto Maple Leafs app (the “App”), available for Apple or Android, and click on the Contest tile;
· Before entering, participants must verify that they are 21 years of age or older; and
· Successfully match the cards and complete all required entry fields in the Entry form for a chance to win.
There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person during the Contest Period. If it is discovered by the Contest Sponsors that any person has used or attempted to use multiple names, identities, email addresses or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter the Contest more than once or to otherwise participate in or disrupt this Contest or to tamper with the website, they may be disqualified from the Contest. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to require proof of identity or eligibility in a form acceptable to the Contest Sponsors: (i) for the purposes of verifying an Entrant’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of an Entry entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Contest Sponsors deem necessary, in their sole discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Official Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the satisfaction of the Contest Sponsors in a timely manner may result in disqualification of the Entrant in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors. By entering the Contest, each Entrant agrees to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of Contest Sponsors, which are final with respect to all matters relating to the Contest.
The potential winner of the Prize (the “Selected Entrant”) may also be requested to provide the Contest Sponsors with reasonable proof that the Selected Entrant is the Authorized Account Holder of the account associated with the selected Entry. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an Entry, the Entry will be deemed to be submitted by the Authorized Account Holder in whose name the account is registered, provided that person meets all other eligibility criteria of this Contest. "Authorized Account Holder" shall mean the natural person assigned to an email address and/or telephone number by an Internet access provider, online service provider, telephone service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
(5) PRIZES:
There is one (1) prize (the “Prize”) available to be won during the Contest Period, which consists of the following:
· One (1) VIP trip to Detroit, Michigan for two (2) people, which includes:
o Travel (bus fare) and hotel accommodation (standard double room occupancy);
o Two (2) tickets to the Toronto Maple Leafs vs the Detroit Red Wings game on December 14th, 2024, at the Little Caesars Arena;
o Two (2) tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs the Detroit Lions game on December 15th, 2024, at Ford Field; and
o VIP Experience (details to be determined by the Contest Sponsor).
The approximate retail value of the prize is eight thousand Canadian dollars ($8,000).
A confirmed Selected Entrant (“Winner”) is not entitled to any difference between the actual retail value of the Prize(s) and the approximate retail value of the Prize(s) as stated herein. Each Winner must follow all directions of the Contest Sponsors with respect to the Prize(s) or any aspect thereof. Failure to do so may result in termination of participation, or continued participation, in the Prize or any aspect thereof.
The Winner and guest must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and older, in Ontario. The Winner and guest acknowledge that the legal drinking/gambling age in the United States of America is twenty-one (21) and therefore, understand that if they are under the age of 21, they will be prohibited from buying and/or consuming any alcoholic beverages and prohibited from participating in gambling activities. All incidental costs and expenses associated with a Prize that are not specifically referred to herein, including (without limitation) transportation, meals, beverages, gratuities, souvenirs, incidental and personal expenses, and items of a personal nature are not included and are the sole responsibility of each Prize Winner.
Each Prize Winner and their guest acknowledge and accept all risk of damages, injury or other loss incidental to any game for which tickets are issued, whether occurring before, during or after the game, and hereby voluntarily agree to assume the same. The Contest Sponsor reserves the right to refuse admission and/or to expel from a game and/or any other aspect of the Prize, any person whose conduct is deemed by them to be objectionable. Expulsion from the game cancels the tickets for the offending individual(s) and the individual(s) thereupon forfeit(s) all claims with respect to the tickets. Participation in the Prize is subject to compliance with all applicable laws, by-laws, regulations and any applicable facility or carrier rules; failure to comply may result in non-admission or expulsion from further participation in the Prize.
The Prize(s) outlined above must be accepted as awarded, without substitution, and is not transferrable, refundable, for resale or, where applicable, convertible to cash. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in the event that a Prize, or any component of a Prize, cannot be awarded as described herein for any reason, to substitute the same for another prize or component of equal or greater value, without notice or liability. In the event that a substitute prize is awarded, such prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged for cash (where applicable) or otherwise. The odds of winning a Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period.
(6) WINNER SELECTION:
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on the next business day following the end of the Contest Period, one (1) Entrant will be selected (each, a “Selected Entrant”) by random draw to be eligible to win a Prize. The random draw will take place at the head office of MLSE, or such other location in Ontario as the Contest Sponsors may determine. There is a limit of one (1) Prize per Entrant.
Each Selected Entrant for a Prize will be notified of their selection by the contact information provided in the App. If a Selected Entrant cannot be contacted or fails to respond within forty-eight (48) hours of the first attempt of contact by the Contest Sponsors, they will be considered to have forfeited their Prize and will be disqualified and another Entrant may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with a Selected Entrant or there are no more eligible Entries, whichever comes first (in which case the above-noted process will apply to such alternate Entrant). The Contest Sponsors will not be responsible for failed attempts to contact any Selected Entrant.
(7) CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE
Upon successful contact with the Selected Entrant via email, each Selected Entrant will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question, without aid or assistance, and completes, sign and return a Declaration, Release and Waiver Form (the “Release Form”) confirming compliance with the Official Rules, acceptance of the Prize as awarded, without substitution, and releasing the Released Parties from any liability in connection with the Prize or the Contest before being granted the Prize.
If a Selected Entrant does not meet all of the Contest requirements, fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question, or does not sign and return the Release Form to the Contest Sponsors within the time frame specified therein, that Selected Entrant will forfeit their Prize and the Contest Sponsors shall be entitled (but not obligated) to select another Entrant from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with an Entrant, there are no more eligible Entries, or there is insufficient time to award the Prize, whichever comes first. In the event that an alternate Selected Entrant is required to be selected, the same above-noted process will apply. The Contest Sponsors are not responsible, whether as a result of human error or otherwise, for any failure to contact any Selected Entrant.
(8) SUPREMACY OF RULES
In the event of a conflict between the Official Rules and any instructions or interpretations of these Official Rules given by an employee of a Contest Sponsor regarding the Contest, these Official Rules shall prevail. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control.
(9) INDEMNIFICATION
By submitting an Entry into this Contest, each Entrant confirms his or her understanding of and compliance with these Official Rules. Each Entrant, and their representatives, heirs, next of kin or assignees (“Entrant’s Representatives”), hereby releases and holds the Released Parties harmless from any and all claims, demands, orders, judgments or demands whatsoever, including, without limitation, claims or demands in respect of copyright, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the Entrant, Entrant’s Representatives or any other person, including personal injury, death or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any Prize, participation in the Contest, any breach of the Official Rules, or in any Prize-related activity. The Entrant and Entrant’s Representatives agree to fully indemnify the Released Parties from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Contest, without limitation.
(10) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or for any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of Entries, the selection of a Selected Entrant or for any printing or other errors in any Contest materials. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, tampering, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or authorized access to, or alteration of Entries. The Released Parties are not responsible for any problems, viruses or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to Entrants or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in the Contest.
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any personal injury or property damage or losses of any kind, including without limitation, direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages which may be sustained to an Entrant's or any other person's computer equipment resulting from an Entrant's attempt to either participate in the Contest or download any information in connection with participating in the Contest or use of any website. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on any website is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
(11) CONTEST ADMINISTRATION
All decisions regarding the Contest remain with the Contest Sponsors. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, cancel, suspend and/or terminate any or all parts of the Contest for any reason.
The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be in violation of these Official Rules. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to refuse an Entry from a person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter. Any attempt to tamper with the entry process, interfere with these Official Rules, deliberately damage any website or undermine the administration, security or legitimate operation of the Contest, is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and the Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages and/or other relief (including legal fees) from all persons responsible for such acts to the fullest extent permitted by law, which may include banning or disqualifying Entrants from this and future contests of the Contest Sponsors. In their sole determination, the Contest Sponsors may disqualify any person who acts in any manner to threaten or abuse or harass any person and to void all such person’s associated Entries. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Contest should fraud, virus, bugs, or other reasons beyond the control of the Contest Sponsors corrupt the security, proper play or administration of the Contest.
(12) PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS
By accepting the Prize, the Winner agrees to allow the Contest Sponsors and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, promotional and advertising agencies and representatives the right to use his/her name, biographical information, image, photos and/or likeness and statements for programming, promotion, trade, commercial, advertising and publicity purposes in connection with this Contest, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, including but not limited to on television, video, the World Wide Web and Internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
The Contest Sponsors respect your right to privacy. Personal information collected from Entrants will only be used by the Contest Sponsors to administer the Contest and, only if consent is actively given at the time of entry, to provide Entrants with information regarding upcoming promotions and/or events from the Contest Sponsors. For more information regarding the manner of collection, use and disclosure of personal information by (a)MLSE, please refer to the privacy policy at http://mlse.com/privacy and (b) Pokerstars, please refer to the privacy policy at https://www.on.pokerstars.ca/privacy/
(13) GOVERNING LAW
The Contest shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations as between any person and/or Entrant and the Contest Sponsors in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Contest Sponsors and all Entrants hereby attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Toronto, Ontario, in respect of the determination of any matter, issue or dispute arising under or in respect of the Contest.
(14) SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official 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 Official 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.
(15) MISCELLANEOUS
Any words herein importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa in both the singular and the plural.
