UFV Open House official contest rules
1. Contest
1.1 The University of the Fraser Valley (“UFV”) is a contest sponsor of the Open House Prize Draw to take place at the UFV Open House event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 (the “Event”).
1.2 This contest will be run on October 26, 2024, and the winner will be selected on October 29, 2024.
2. How to enter
2.1 No purchase necessary. Only one entry per person. This contest is open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in their province of residence, excluding Quebec residents (“Entrants”). Employees and faculty members of UFV are not eligible to enter this contest. Minors under the age of majority will be permitted to enter the contest and be eligible to win the prize. In no case, however, will a minor be declared a winner without the prior written consent and release of liability of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
2.2 Entrants may enter this contest by registering as a “Prospective Student” on the Eventbrite registration page for the Event and choosing to be entered into the draws for door prizes.
3. How to win
3.1 Winners will be randomly selected on October 29, 2024 and will be announced on October 30, 2024. Odds of winning depend on the number of Entrants.
4. Prizes
4.1 The prizes are as follows:
(i) 3rd place: One of three UFV first-year starter packs, each including a hoodie, a surprise bag, and a $200 gift certificate to the UFV Bookstore.
(ii) 2nd place: Apple AirPods 4 (valued at approximately $249).
(iii) 1st place: $500 UFV tuition credit (non-transferable and must be used during the 2025-26 academic year).
4.2 The prizes must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions of the prizes are permitted except by UFV at its discretion. UFV reserves the right to substitute any of the prizes with other prizes of equal or greater value if any prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason. Prizes are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash or credit, in whole or in part.
4.3 Winners will be required to answer a skill-testing question in order to be declared an official winner.
4.4 UFV may require winners to sign a liability/publicity release, including a consent to UFV posting the winner’s name and photograph on its website. If a winner fails to return the contest documents within the time specified by UFV, the winner will forfeit their prize and an alternate winner will be selected.
5. General rules
5.1 By participating in this contest, each entrant and winner (and, in the case of minors, their parent/legal guardian) agrees to: (a) be bound by these Official Contest Rules and the decisions of UFV; and (b) release and hold harmless UFV, and its Boards of Governors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs and expenses to which any of them may become subject arising from any actions or omissions by the entrant.
5.2 By participating in this contest, each entrant and winner agrees that UFV may post the winner’s name on its website.
5.3 The decisions of UFV in relation to this contest will be final and binding on all entrants.
5.4 UFV reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or suspend this contest, at its discretion, at any time without prior notice.
5.5 Each prize claim is subject to verification by UFV and/or its designated representatives. Entries made with multiple addresses, under multiple identities, or through the use of any device or other method to enter multiple times or entries that are in excess of the permitted number of entries are automatically void. All contest entries obtained through unauthorized sources or which are incomplete or in any way not in compliance with these Official Contest Rules are automatically void. UFV is not responsible for lost or late entries. UFV is not responsible for any miscommunications, failed communications systems, software malfunctions, or for any human errors in connection with this contest. UFV may suspend or terminate this contest if UFV is of the view this contest’s administration or fair play has been compromised.
5.6 Your personal information is collected under the authority of Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information provided to enter this contest will be used only to administer this contest, and for no other reason. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to Mike Teigen, Director, Marketing and Brand Experience at mike.teigen@ufv.ca.
5.7 This contest is subject to all applicable laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada, as well as these Official Contest Rules.