KEY DATES:
The 2024 Alectra Large Business Investment Plan Survey Contest (the “Contest”) begins on November 20th 2024 at 10:00:01 am ET and ends on January 17th, 2025 at 11:59:59 pm ET (the “Contest Period”).
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER:
The Contest is open only to individuals resident in the province of Ontario who: (i) have reached the legal age of majority in Ontario at the time of entry; and (ii) are an employee or representative of a Large commercial client of Alectra Utilities Corporation, ( “Alectra”), which was a client of Alectra prior to the start of the Contest (“Client”); for greater certainty, excluding employees, representatives or agents (and those with whom such persons are living, whether related or not) of Alectra, or Alectra Inc. (the “Sponsor”), and its respective associated and affiliated entities, advertising/promotion agencies and any other individual(s), entity or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the Contest (collectively with the Sponsor, the “Contest Parties”).
AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY RULES:
By participating in this Contest, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Rules.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER INCREASE OR OTHERWISE IMPACT YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING IN THIS CONTEST.
To enter, an eligible entrant must either:
- Fully and accurately complete and submit the online Large Business Investment Plan survey provided to you by email invitation from the Sponsor during the Contest Period (“Survey Entry”).
Or - Fully and accurately complete and submit the online Large Business Plan survey at www.alectracustomerfeedback.com, selecting that you are a ‘Large business’ customer when prompted.
Or - Submit a no-survey entry request to YourOpinion@alectra.com containing the name of the survey ‘Large Business Investment Plan survey’ and your contact name, role/title within your organization, email address and/or phone number, and business address, including the street address, city, province, and postal code (“No Survey Entry”)
Once you complete a Survey Entry or No Survey Entry, you will receive one (1) entry into the Contest (each, an “Entry”). To be eligible, any Survey Entry or No Survey Entry you submit must be submitted and received by Sponsor during the Contest Period.
- Fully and accurately complete and submit the online Large Business Investment Plan survey provided to you by email invitation from the Sponsor during the Contest Period (“Survey Entry”).
ENTRY CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS:
There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person, regardless of method of entry.
If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to use multiple names, multiple identities and/or any other means not in keeping with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Contest; then they may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The Contest Parties, and each of their respective agents, employees, directors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed or incomplete information (all of which is void).
VERIFICATION:
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with the Sponsor’s interpretation of letter and spirit of these Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Contest will be the Administrator’s official time-keeping device(s).
PRIZES:
There will be three (3) prizes (each a “Prize”) available to be won in this Contest. Each Prize consists of a team breakfast or lunch for employees or representatives of the applicable Client, up to a maximum value of $500 CAD, to be used within 180 days of prize notification. The location and date of the Prize will be determined by the Sponsor in its discretion, within the 180 days of prize notification.
The Prize does not include: (i) transportation to or from the selected location of the Prize meal.
Under no circumstances whatsoever will any difference between the actual and maximum retail value of the Prizes be awarded. Under no circumstances whatsoever will any amount above the maximum retail value of the Prizes be awarded.
All other aspects of the Prize are at the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.
Each Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable or assignable (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion). No substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute any Prize or a component thereof with a prize of equal or greater retail value. Neither the Sponsor nor any of the other Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of any Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each confirmed winner understands and acknowledges that they may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy from either the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties should their Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory.
Each winner and entrant are solely responsible for their own compliance with all rules, restrictions or policies that may be placed on them by their employer, including in respect of receiving benefits from vendors. Each winner is solely responsible for the reporting and payment of any income tax relating to a Prize.
IMPORTANT NOTES RE: COVID-19:
- The confirmed winner and all guests fully acknowledge and agree that: (a) the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and any resulting disease (together with any mutation, adaptation or variation thereof, “COVID-19”) is extremely contagious and there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any place where people are or have been present (including, but not limited to, while participating in the Prize); (b) no precautions, including the protocols that may be implemented from time to time based upon public health and government-sponsored guidelines (collectively, the “Protocols”), can eliminate the risk of exposure to COVID-19; (c) while people of all ages and health conditions have been adversely affected by COVID-19, certain people have been identified by public health authorities as having greater risk based on age and/or underlying medical conditions; and (d) exposure to COVID-19 can result in being subject to quarantine requirements, illness, disability, other short-term and long-term health effects, and/or death, regardless of age or health condition.
- In order to participate in the Prize, the confirmed winner and their guest will each be required to strictly follow all then current COVID-19 Protocols (which may include, but are not limited to, correctly wearing a proper mask, hand sanitization, negative testing, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status and social distancing if required). Failure of the confirmed winner and/or their guests to comply with these requirements may result in the inability to participate in the Prize (and will therefore result in forfeiture of the Prize in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor).
Neither the confirmed winner or their guests, nor any other person or entity, will be compensated in the event of any delay, cancellation nor other event contemplated herein.
None of the Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of the Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the confirmed winner (and their guests) understands and acknowledges that they may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy from either the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties should a Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory.
ELIGIBLE WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:
On January 24th , 2025 at approximately 3:00:00 p.m. ET, three (3) eligible participants will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules.
ELIGIBLE WINNER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:
The Sponsor or its designated representative will make a minimum of two (2) attempts to contact the eligible winners within ten (10) business days of selection. If an eligible winner cannot be contacted as outlined above, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible participant from among the remaining eligible Entries in accordance with the applicable manner set out in Rule 8 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).
ELIGIBLE WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS:
NO ONE IS A WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS THEM AS THE WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES. BEFORE BEING DECLARED AS THE CONFIRMED PRIZE WINNER, each eligible winner will be required to: (a) correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release); and (b) sign and return within ten (10) business days of notification the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof (including, without limitation, any travel related thereto, any allergic reactions, or any consumption of alcohol at the dinner. Participants may not drink alcohol, then drive, or otherwise behave in an unsafe, or illegal manner); and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their name, city and province/territory of residence, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet.
If the eligible winner: (a) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question; (b) fails to return the properly executed Contest documents within the specified time; (c) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the Prize (as awarded) for any reason; and/or (d) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then they may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and, if disqualified, will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible participant from among the remaining eligible Entries in accordance with the applicable manner set out in Rule 8 (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible winner).
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal.
ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE SPONSOR’S INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND/OR SPIRIT OF THESE RULES FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME.
The Sponsor and the other Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure during the Contest; (ii) any technical malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever; (iii) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; and/or (iv) any combination of the above.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Contest (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever. Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest in any way (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, amend or suspend this Contest, or to amend these Rules, in any way without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error of any kind, or for any other reason whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to administer an alternate test of skill as it deems appropriate based on the circumstances and/or to comply with applicable law.
By entering this Contest, each participant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using any personal information submitted for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy (available at: http://www.alectra.com/privacy-policy). This section does not limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, use and/or disclosure of their personal information.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Contest mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any entrant and/or other information with these Rules, or as a result of any problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Contest as contemplated in these Rules, or for any other reason.
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including, but not limited to, any instructions or interpretations of these Rules given by any representative of the Sponsor, the terms and conditions of these Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these 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 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.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of participants, Sponsor or any of the other the Released Parties in connection with the Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. The parties hereby consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Ontario in any action to enforce (or otherwise relating to) these Rules or relating to this Contest.
