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ClubLink Gift Card Giveaway

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY

The “ClubLink Gift Card Giveaway” (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents of Ontario, who have reached the age of eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry, except employees, representatives and agents, and members of their immediate families (i.e. parents, spouses, siblings, children, grandparents, step parents, step children and step siblings, and their respective spouses, and those living in the same household, whether or not related) of Monster Energy Canada Ltd. (“Monster” or “Sponsor”), ClubLink Corporation (“ClubLink”), Sponsor’s SMS provider: GOcxm Corp (“GOcxm”), the fulfillment administrator: LPi Communications Group Inc. (“LPi” or “Administrator”), and their respective affiliated companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, participating promotional partners, retailers, distributors, advertising and promotion agencies, webmasters and any company involved in the creation, design, execution, production, or fulfillment of the Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes Entities”).

SPONSOR

Sponsor: Monster Energy Canada Ltd.
SMS Provider: GOcxm

AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES

By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrant fully and unconditionally agrees to, and accepts, these official rules (the “Official Rules”) and the decisions of the Sponsors and Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.

PROMOTION PERIOD

The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET"), on June 17, 2022, and ends at 11:59 PM ET, on September 5, 2022 (collectively the "Promotion Period"). GOcxm’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Sweepstakes.

HOW TO ENTER

No Purchase Necessary. To receive one (1) entry without a purchase, during the Promotion Period, submit an original hand-written essay by sending an email with a scan or legible photo of the essay to [email protected] that includes: (a) The email subject line: “ClubLink Gift Card Giveaway” (b) a one hundred (100) word or more unique and original hand-written essay on “Why I want to win a ClubLink Gift Card” (an “Essay”); and (c) your first name, last name, telephone number, complete mailing address, and date of birth. Each Sweepstakes entrant who submits an approved Essay submission will be emailed one (1) alphanumeric code. Follow Step 2 below to enter and be eligible for winning a Prize. No photocopies of a previously submitted Essay with hand-edits or computer-made will be accepted. Each Essay must be an original and submitted as above. Any Essays judged to be copies or are fraudulent in any way will disqualify all entries by that person. Sponsor’s decisions are final.


Entering with a purchase: To enter, complete the following steps:

Step 1: Purchase any 473 mL Monster Energy® product with a silver tab at a participating retailer;

Step 2: Text “CLUBLINK” to 87878 to receive a Sweepstakes link. Regular text messaging rates, airtime, data, and carrier charges may apply, OR scan the QR code printed on point-of-sale materials found in stores and follow these same steps;

Step 3: Enter the alphanumeric code from under the participating silver tab (or in the case of entry without purchase, the alphanumeric code provided for an approved Essay);

Step 4: Fill in the required fields and accept the GOcxm terms and conditions. Sweepstakes’ entrants will be required to consent to receiving electronic messages, and the collection, use, storage, and disclosure, of their personal information by Sponsor and GOcxm for the purposes of the Sweepstakes via text message to complete their entry;

Step 5: You will receive the following message: “You have been entered into the Grand Prize, Second Prizes and Third Prizes draws.” There is no limit to entering the Sweepstakes multiple times per day, by either method, as long as each entry is original.

Regular text messaging rates, airtime, data, and carrier charges may apply; no other costs or other obligation will be incurred, by entering the Sweepstakes. The complete official rules can be found at: https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/clublink
All entries must be received during the Promotion Period. Entries which are incomplete, late, lost, irregular in any way or sent by an unauthorized method are void and will not be eligible or accepted at the time of the draw. Only one (1) mobile phone number may be used by any one person to participate in this Sweepstakes. Any personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of administering this Sweepstakes only.

Entries will only be accepted as described herein and will not be accepted by any other means. The potential winner will be identified as the authorized account holder of the phone number used to enter the Sweepstakes.

PRIZE DRAWS

Grand Prize: There is one (1) “Grand Prize” available to be won. The Grand Prize is a $5000.00 CAD ClubLink gift card. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $5000.00 CAD.

Second Prizes: There are two (2) “Second Prizes” available to be won. Each Second Prize is a $1000.00 CAD ClubLink gift card. The approximate retail value (ARV) of each Second Prize is $1000.00 CAD.

Third Prizes: There are twenty (20) “Third Prizes” available to be won. Each Third Prize is one (1) Monster Ultra Bluetooth Speaker. The approximate retail value (ARV) of each Third Prize is $65.00 CAD.

From time to time herein, the Grand Prize, Second Prizes and Third Prizes may be collectively referred to as the “Prizes” and individually as a “Prize”. Prize suppliers are independent parties over which Sponsor does not exercise any control. Sponsor is not responsible for the acts or omissions of these suppliers, nor does it assume responsibility for any warranty, claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays, or loss of enjoyment to any prize winner.

ODDS

Each Prize must be accepted as awarded, and may not be assigned, substituted or redeemed for cash value. In case of the unavailability of any Prize, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Limit one (1) prize awarded per household.

PRIZE DRAWS

A random draw from all eligible entries for the Grand Prize, Second Prizes and Third Prizes will be made by Sponsor’s SMS provider, GOcxm, on September 8, 2022. The draw will be at GOcxm, 670 Caledonia Rd., 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6E 4V9, at approximately 3:00 PM ET, to select potential Prize winners.

ODDS

The odds of winning a Prize in this Sweepstakes depends on the total number of valid entries received during the Promotion Period.

REQUIREMENTS OF POTENTIAL WINNER

To be declared a potential Prize winner, a selected entrant who is eligible for such Prize will be required to correctly answer unaided (mechanical or otherwise), a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question at a predetermined mutually convenient time. Following the draw described herein, the selected entrant will be contacted by email or by phone at the telephone number provided by the entrant. If the selected entrant cannot be reached personally without leaving a message by telephone within two (2) business days of the first phone call made and after a minimum of two (2) attempts by a Sponsor representative, and if such selected entrant fails to execute and return a declaration and release form within two (2) business days from the date of receipt thereof, or if they do not otherwise comply with these Official Rules, their entry will be forfeited and the next selected entrant drawn will be contacted on the third (3rd) day and such process may be repeated at the discretion of the Sponsor

As a condition of winning and accepting receipt of any Prize, Prize winners must sign a declaration and release, in the form requested by Monster, confirming compliance with the Sweepstakes Official Rules, acceptance of the prize as awarded, and releasing Monster and all the Sweepstakes Entities

PRIVACY

Monster and its parent and affiliates, and the agents of each, may, from time to time, upon consent of the entrant, use the personal information provided in connection with this Promotion to contact the winning entrant for the purpose of delivering a Prize. For further information about Monster's and its parent's and affiliates' use of personal information, please visit Monster's website and review the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use accessible at https://www.monsterenergy.com/ca/en/privacy-policy and https://www.monsterenergy.com/ca/en/terms-of-use respectively.

Monster will treat all personal information in accordance with relevant privacy laws. It is the intention of Monster that all personal information provided in connection with the Promotion be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined herein or as permitted in Monster's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

By entering the Sweepstakes and providing their consent, Sweepstakes entrants agree to the use of their personal information for the purposes described herein or in Monster's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Sweepstakes entrants may withdraw this consent at any time by visiting unsubscribe.monsterenergy.com; or by calling 1-866-322-4466 X6585; or writing to Monster Energy Canada Ltd., c/o Monster Energy Company, Attn: Privacy Officer, 1 Monster Way, Corona, CA 92879.

GENERAL RULES

By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to comply with these Official Rules and with the decisions of Sponsor and the Administrator as they relate thereto.

By entering the Sweepstakes, the Prize winners agree to sign a Declaration, as described above. In addition, winners agree to the use of their name, place of residence and image in any publicity carried out by Sponsor without compensation.

By accepting any prize in connection with this Sweepstakes, winners agree to release, remise and forever discharge Sponsor, its parent, all affiliates thereof, and Sweepstakes Entities from any claims, liabilities or damages incurred in connection with the delivery, installation, use and consumption of any Prize.

Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for lost, late, misdirected or incomplete entries, codes and release documents or for any problems or failures. Sponsor is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of entries in the Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, other epidemics or medical emergencies, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or cause it to not comply with any applicable law having jurisdiction over Sponsor, then, subject to regulatory approval when required, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Sweepstakes without notice.

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who it finds to be in violation of these Official Rules or tampering with the Sweepstakes process. Sponsor 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 Sweepstakes is in violation of criminal and civil laws and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages or other legal remedy to the fullest extent permitted by law.

All decisions of Sponsor in connection with this Sweepstakes are final and binding in all respects. Each Prize must be accepted as awarded. Each Prize is non-transferable.

All entries become the property of Monster Energy Canada Ltd. and will not be returned.

This Sweepstakes and the terms and conditions contained in these Official 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.

This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and is void where prohibited

All disputes, disagreements, controversies, questions or claims arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, with respect to its execution, validity, application, interpretation, performance, breach, termination or enforcement (“Disputes”), shall be (a) resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and (b) shall be determined by a sole Arbitrator (the “Arbitrator”) under the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) (the “Act”). The resolution of Disputes pursuant to this section shall be final and binding upon the parties, and there shall be no appeal therefrom, including, without limitation, any appeal to a court on a question of law, a question of fact or a question of mixed fact and law. In addition: (a) section 7(2) of the Act will not apply to the arbitration; (b) unless the parties otherwise agree, the Arbitrator will be appointed by a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario on the application of any party on notice to all the other parties. No individual shall be appointed as Arbitrator unless they agree in writing to be bound by the provisions of this Article; (c) the arbitration shall take place in the City of Toronto unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties; (d) subject to the Act, the Arbitrator may conduct the arbitration in the manner the Arbitrator considers appropriate; (e) the language to be used in the arbitration shall be English; (f) within seven (7) calendar days after appointment the arbitrator shall set the hearing date, which shall be within ninety (90) calendar days after the filing date of the demand for arbitration unless a later date is required for a good cause shown. The parties agree to a mutual exchange of relevant documents and the taking of up to a maximum of five (5) depositions by each party to last no more than two (2) calendar days in aggregate for each party; (g) the parties desire that any Dispute should be conducted in strict confidence and that there shall be no disclosure to any person of the existence of the Dispute or any aspect of the Dispute except as is necessary for the resolution of the Dispute; and (h) the Arbitrator shall have the right to determine all questions of law and jurisdiction, including questions as to whether a claim is arbitral, and shall have the right to grant legal and equitable relief including injunctive relief and the right to grant permanent and interim injunctive relief, and final and interim damages awards. The Arbitrator shall also have the discretion to award costs, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, reasonable expert's fees and expenses, reasonable witnesses' fees and expenses pre-award and post-award interest and costs of the arbitration.

These Official Rules are available at https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/clublink

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Mini Rules (POS COPY):

†NO PURCHASE NECESSARY see rule 5. Regular text messaging and data rates apply. Open to legal residents of ON 18+. For complete details and official rules visit https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/clublink. Sweepstakes begins on 6/17/22 at 12:01AM ET and ends on 9/5/22 at 11:59PM ET.Random draw 9/8/22 at 3:00PM ET. There is 1 Grand Prize to be won of a $5000 ClubLink gift card (ARV $5000.00). There are 2 Second Prizes to be won, each a $1000 ClubLink gift card (ARV $1000.00). There are 20 Third Prizes to be won, each a Monster Ultra Bluetooth Speaker (ARV $65.00). The odds of winning the prize depend on the number of eligible entries received. Skill-testing question required.

Mini mini rules for small POS:

†NO PURCHASE NECESSARY see rule 5. Open to legal residents of ON 18+. Official rules visit https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/clublink. Begins on 6/17/22 at 12:01AM ET and ends on 9/5/22 at 11:59PM ET. Draw 9/8/22 at 3:00PM ET. 1 Grand Prize of a $5000 ClubLink gift card (ARV $5000.00). 2 Second Prizes, each a $1000 ClubLink gift card (ARV $1000.00). 20 Third Prizes, each a Monster Ultra Bluetooth Speaker (ARV $65.00). The odds of winning the prize depend on the number of eligible entries received. Skill-testing question required.