Official Sweepstakes Rules

 

This Contest is now closed.  Thanks to all our participants!

 

 

* Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are not a sponsor or an affiliate of this Sweepstakes. This Sweepstakes is not endorsed by, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

 

1. No Purchase Necessary

The ‘Places4Students.com 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes’ is open to all members of the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram community. Employees and immediate family members of employees of Places4Students Inc. are not eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Participation in this Sweepstakes constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement and acceptance of these Official Rules, terms and conditions, which are final in all respects.

 

2. How to Enter

Entrants are required to complete one of the following actions to be entered into the Sweepstakes, for a maximum of fifteen (15) entries per person by the deadline. These actions can only be completed through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram:

 

  • Like the Places4Students fan page (1 entry)
  • Like any Facebook, Twitter or Instagram post associated with the Sweepstakes (1 entry each)
  • Comment on any Facebook, Twitter or Instagram post associated with the Sweepstakes (1 entry each)
  • Follow Places4Students on Twitter (1 entry)
  • Follow Places4Students on Instagram (1 entry)

The deadline for entries to this Sweepstakes is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST. All entries received after this date and time will be considered invalid.

 

3. Conditions

No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice. You give authorization that your comments submitted for this Sweepstakes may be used in publicity materials and testimonials. Places4Students Inc. is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this Sweepstakes. Places4Students Inc. reserves the right to cancel or amend the Sweepstakes and these terms and conditions, without notice. If there are any changes to this Sweepstakes, entrants will be notified by Places4Students Inc. through its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Entry into this Sweepstakes will be deemed as acceptance of these Official Rules, terms and conditions. Entrants can only use one account through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to enter this Sweepstakes. Multiple accounts used for the same entrant per each social media channel will be deemed ineligible.

 

4. Winning

Places4Students Inc. shall select all winners randomly, at its sole discretion. The three (3) winners will be notified through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. First prize is $150, second prize is $50, and third prize is $25 (Canadian funds). The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries submitted for this Sweepstakes. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, including on Places4Students.com and its Facebook, Twitter or Instagram fan page. Any personal data relating to the winners or any other entrants, will be used solely in accordance with current Canadian & American data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party, without the entrant’s prior consent. The winners will be notified through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram within 28 days of the deadline date. If the winners cannot be contacted or do not claim their prize within 14 days of notification, Places4Students Inc. reserves the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and the prize will be forfeited. Winners must provide Places4Students Inc. with their complete mailing address within 14 days of winning (in order that the prizes can be shipped); agree to these Sweepstakes Official Rules, terms and conditions; and provide a written release to Places4Students Inc., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the Sweepstakes.

 

5. Liability 

By participating in this Sweepstakes, you (and if you are a minor, your parents or legal guardians) accept all risk and consequences of entry and participation in this Sweepstakes, and agree to release Places4Students Inc., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from any and all consequences, liability, losses, damages and costs and expenses, of any kind, under any legal theory, arising from or related to this Sweepstakes. Places4Students Inc. is not responsible for any fraud or misconduct on the part of the entrants. Places4Students Inc. reserves the right to terminate, modify or amend the Sweepstakes at any time.


6. Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to any choice of law principles. Sweepstakes entrants hereby agree and irrevocably consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of the Province of Ontario and of Canada, for any and all claims arising from or related to this Agreement. 

7. Entire Agreement 

These Official Rules, terms and conditions set forth the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating thereto, whether oral or written. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are not a sponsor or an affiliate of this Sweepstakes.