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"Vancouver: Home of Deadpool's Alter-ego, Ryan Reynold's" / Deadpool 2 Sweepstakes Rules & Regulations

No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.

  1. ELIGIBILITY: The Tourism Vancouver “Vancouver: Home of Deadpool’s Alter-ego, Ryan Reynolds” / Deadpool 2 Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is open only to legal residents of forty-nine (49) United States (including the District of Columbia) (excluding Florida) and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are at least 19 years of age or older at the contest start date for legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec), and 21 years of age or older for legal residents of the United States (excluding Florida). Employees of Tourism Vancouver or of other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible.
  2. SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Tourism Vancouver (the Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau), a British Columbia organization, with an address at Suite 210 - 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6 (the "Sponsor"). Neither 20th Century Fox Film Corporation nor any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities or any of their, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents or assigns is responsible for any aspect of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to the collection, submission, processing or judging of entries, the administration of the Sweepstakes, selection of winners or prize fulfillment.
  3. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes an entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these rules and regulations (“Official Rules”) and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
  4. ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 AM PT on May 7, 2018 and ends at 11:59:59 PM PT on May 19, 2018 (the "Entry Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Entry Period will be disqualified.
  5. HOW TO ENTER:
    • Submit the entry form on the website https://www.tourismvancouver.com
    • FOR ALL ENTRIES: There is a limit of one (1) entry per person and e-mail address, regardless of method of entry or number of submissions made. Additional entries will be disqualified. Any entries attempted through the use of agencies or robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed, or similar methods will be void.
  6. RANDOM DRAWING: On or about May 30, 2018 the Sponsor will select one winner in a random drawing of all entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify a potential winner within fifteen (15) days of a drawing. Selected entrants will be contacted by email or telephone. Sponsor is not responsible for any entrant's change of email or telephone number. In order to win, the selected entrants must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical aid and all selected entrants must be eligible according to the Official Rules. In the event a selected entrant cannot be contacted within fifteen (15) days of prize notification, or if any prize notification is returned as undeliverable, another selected entrant will be chosen. The winner and their travel companion (who must both be 19 years of age or older if Canadian or 21 years of age or older if a US resident) agree to release Sponsor, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, each of their parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities and the directors, officers, equity holders, employees, agents and assigns of each from any and all liability for any and all damages related to or resulting from the Sweepstakes or awarded prizes.
  7. REQUIREMENTS OF POTENTIAL WINNERS: Except where prohibited, a potential winner must complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the "Affidavit/Release") within fifteen (15) days of notification. If a potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, an alternate entrant may be selected in his/her place in a random drawing of all entries received. Up to three (3) alternate entrants may be contacted. If at that point, no entrant has claimed the prize, the prize may not be awarded.

 

  1. ENTRY GUIDELINES: Each entry must be written in English and comply with the following Entry Guidelines:

The entry must NOT, in the sole discretion of Sponsor:

  • Contain language that violates or infringes upon another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, trademark or copyright infringement);
  • Contain language that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, profane, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous, controversial or libelous;
  • Contain language that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age;
  • Contain language that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to applicable laws or regulations;
  • Disparage any Released Party or its products or services, any Released Party’s competitors or their products or services, or any other person or party affiliated with the Sweepstakes;
  • Contain company names, product names, brand names or trademarks other than those owned by a Released Entity, which entrant has a limited license to use for this Sweepstakes solely to the extent expressly permitted hereunder, if at all;
  • Contains the names, likenesses, or other indicia identifying any celebrities and/or other public or private figure, living or dead; and/or
  • Contain language with which one or more Released Parties does not wish to associate itself, in its or their sole discretion.
  1. Any entry that, in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, violates these Official Rules or the Entry Guidelines below will be disqualified and/or will not be eligible to win a prize. PRIZE: One (1) winner will receive a trip for two (2) to Vancouver, British Columbia. The prize consists of: round-trip economy class flights for two (2) between the winner’s hometown and Vancouver, B.C.; three (3) night stay at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver*; driving tour with Scenic Rush**; “Hollywood North” walking tour with Fans of Vancouver**; Off the Eaten Track culinary tour in Railtown**; Forbidden Vancouver walking tour**; dinner for two at The Union; dinner for two at Gotham Steakhouse; admission for two to TELUS World of Science (exhibitions and OMNIMAX film).
    • Note that prize must be redeemed before December 31, 2018.
    • Travel cannot be booked between June 1, 2018 and September 15, 2018
    • *Subject to availability
    • **Experiences are based on seasonality; check the website before booking
  2. ALL EXPENSES, COSTS, AND TAXES NOT EXPRESSLY LISTED ABOVE ARE SOLELY THE WINNER'S RESPONSIBILITY. The approximate retail value of the prize is $4,600 CDN. The actual value may vary based on currency exchange rates and dates of travel. Any legal documentation required for travel, including, but not limited to, valid passports and/or visas, shall be the responsibility of the winner and his/her travel companions. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of cancellation. The Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen tickets. The prize is not transferable. Winner must notify Sponsor of intended travel/prize redemption dates at least one (1) month in advance. No cash or other substitution is allowed except by the Sponsor who may substitute a prize (or component thereof) with another prize (or component thereof) of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. The winner and travel companions must travel on the same itinerary and the travel companions may be required to sign a liability/publicity release prior to travel. If a travel companion is a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian must sign the release on his/her behalf. THE PRIZE MAY BE REPORTED AS INCOME TO A WINNER AND THE WINNER MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT AND REPORTING OF ALL APPLICABLE TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF A PRIZE. CONSULT WITH YOUR TAX ADVISOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  3. PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY: By entering the Sweepstakes online, you authorize the transfer of your personal data to Sponsor for purposes of administration of the Sweepstakes. All information submitted online to the Sponsor as part of this Promotion will be treated in accordance with the Sponsor's Privacy Policy available on the website. Entrants have the right to access, withdraw, and correct their personal data. Entrants may request such action by sending an e-mail to visitvancouver@tourismvancouver.com RE: Tourism Vancouver's “Vancouver: Home of Deadpool’s Alter-ego, Ryan Reynolds” Sweepstakes. Except where prohibited, by entering the Sweepstakes, you grant the Sponsor the right to use your name in conjunction with the publication of any winners list or press release about the Sweepstakes.
  4. GENERAL CONDITIONS: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prize at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation if these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to any online entry, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address used to enter will be deemed to be the participant. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. 
  5. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Except where prohibited, or, with respect to Sponsor, in cases of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Sponsor, or in cases of breach by the Sponsor of any of its obligations under these Official Rules, by participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree not to make any claim against the Sponsor, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, the members (including but not limited to member hotels or attractions), parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities of each, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the "Released Parties") relating to your participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from your participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize. You further agree to compensate any of the Released Parties if they incur or suffer any loss, damage, or other liability as a result of your negligence or breach of these Official Rules. And you agree that in any cause of action, the Released Parties' liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney's fees. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
  6. DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant's rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of British Columbia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of British Columbia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than British Columbia.
  7. SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS: To request a winners list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to "Tourism Vancouver's Vancouver: Home of Deadpool’s Alter-ego, Ryan Reynolds Sweepstakes, Suite 210 - 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6, Canada." Requests must be received within four (4) weeks of the end of the Entry Period.