Contest – Official Rules

General

1. Organization

Contests are organized by Hamster, a division of Novexco Inc. (hereinafter the “Contest Organizer”). They take place on the Hamster website for a specified period, with an explicitly stated end date (hereinafter, the “Contest Period”).

2. Promotion

Contests may be promoted or advertised on social media or any other platform deemed appropriate by the Contest Organizer.

3. Entry

Entry into a contest is done exclusively through the Hamster website.

4. Disclaimer of Affiliation

Meta and its affiliates are in no way associated or affiliated with contests organized by Hamster. They are released from any legal or moral liability related to these contests.

Eligibility

The contest is open to all residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older. Excluded are employees, agents, and representatives of the Contest Organizer, its affiliated companies, divisions  subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, partners, participating retailers, prize, material and service suppliers related to the contest, and anyone directly involved in its organization. Immediate family members of these individuals (siblings, children, parents), their legal or common-law  spouses, and any person residing with them are also excluded.

How to Participate – Entry

1. No Purchase Necessary

To enter, visit hamster.ca/concours, click the icon for the current contest, and complete the electronic entry form with accurate personal information: first name,
last name, mailing address, and a phone number where you can be reached between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Click “Submit” to send your form before the end of the Contest period. A confirmation of entry will be displayed or sent.

2. Participation Limits

Only one entry per person is allowed during the entire contest Period.

Only one email address may be used per participant, even if they own multiple addresses.

Any entry by a minor must be authorized by a parent or guardian.

Prizes

1. Description

The prize is awarded to a predetermined number of winners, as stated in the contest description. Winners will be randomly selected at the end of the participation period.
Each contest clearly states the prize description and the total retail value of all prizes offered.

2. Conditions

Prizes:

• a) Are not exchangeable or transferable;
• b) Must be accepted as awarded;
• c) Are not subject to any compensation if unclaimed, in whole or in part;
• d) May vary in color, model, or brand depending on the supplier.

In case of delivery by mail, the Organizer disclaims any responsibility for delays, losses,
or theft. The winner must provide all necessary delivery information.

Draw

1. A random draw will be held within 48 hours of the contest’s closing at Hamster – a division of Novexco Inc. (950, place Paul-Kane, Laval, QC, H7C 2T2).

2. Only one winner per household is allowed.

3. Chances of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

Prize Claim

1. To be declared a winner, the selected individual must:

• a) Be contacted by phone or email within five (5) days of the draw;
• b) Sign and return, within five (5) days of receipt, the Declaration and Release Form;
• c) Correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question;
• d) Provide any information or documentation required for prize delivery.

2. If any of these conditions are not met, a new draw will be held until an eligible winner is declared.

3. Prize delivery will be arranged within four (4) to six (6) weeks of receiving the completed form.

General Conditions

1. Verification: Entry forms are subject to verification. Any incomplete, fraudulent, late, or incorrect entry will be rejected.

2. Non-compliance: The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not comply with the rules or behaves unfairly.

3. Prize Acceptance: The prize must be accepted as described. No transfer, substitution, or cash equivalent is allowed.

4. Prize Substitution: If a prize cannot be awarded as described, a prize of equivalent value may be offered.

5. Prize Refusal: Refusing a prize releases the Organizer from any further obligation to the individual.

6. Liability – Use of Prize : The winner releases the Organizer and its affiliates from any liability related to accepting or using the prize.

7. Warranty : Only the manufacturer’s warranty applies, if any.

8. Supplier Responsibility : The supplier assumes full responsibility for services or deliveries related to the prize after confirmation of award.

9. Contest Functioning : The Organizer is not liable for technical malfunctions or incomplete transmissions preventing participation.

10. Contest Modification : The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest for any reason affecting its proper operation.

11. Force Majeure / Labor Conflict : No liability will be assumed for delays or disruptions due to factors beyond control, such as strikes or labor disputes.

12. Participation Liability : Participants release the Organizer from any liability related to damages incurred during participation.

13. Authorization : By entering, winners authorize the use of their name, image, voice, and any statements related to the contest for promotional purposes, without compensation.

14. Participant Communication : No communication will be exchanged with participants in relation to this contest except with those selected as winners.

15. Guest of a Minor Winner : If the prize includes guests and one of the winner’s guests is a minor, a guardian or person with parental authority must sign the “Declaration Form” and, where applicable, accept the prize on behalf of the minor.

16. Decisions of the Organizer : All decisions made by the Contest Organizer (or its representatives) regarding the contest are final and binding.

17. Participant Identification : For the purposes of these rules, the participant is the individual whose name appears on the entry form or Facebook profile. The prize will be awarded to this person if selected and confirmed as a winner.

18. No Affiliation : This contest is in no way affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or administered by Facebook.

19. Personal Information : Personal information collected from participants in connection with this contest is used solely for contest administration and is subject to Hamster’s Privacy Policy (https://www.hamster.ca/en/statement-of-confidentiality). No commercial or other unrelated communication will be sent to participants by Hamster, a division of Novexco Inc., unless expressly consented to by the participant (e.g., by checking the appropriate box on the official entry form) or permitted under the Privacy Policy.

20. Language : In the event of a discrepancy between the French and English versions of these rules, the French version shall prevail.