Terms & Conditions

By participating, you signify your acceptance of and agreement to abide by the rules and regulations set out here by Lakehead University ("Contest Rules"). General Description of the Lakehead University Contest (the "Contest"):  

The Contest provides participants with the chance to win a grand prize of a pair of Beats by Dre Headphones, along with weekly prizes of Selfie Sticks. These details are more specifically set out in these Contest Rules. The Contest commences at 12:00:01 a.m. EST on September 14, 2015. Participants may enter the Contest at any time during the Contest Period. There is one (1) grand prize. The prize winner will be picked on or before November 13th, 2015 from all entries received during the Contest Period by Lakehead University ("Lakehead") in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  

FULL CONTEST RULES  

1) Eligibility: 

The Contest is open to individuals who are current Lakehead University students, who have commenced full-time attendance at Lakehead University, except (i) the employees, officers, directors, representatives, and agents of Lakehead University, its respective advertising and promotion agencies and their family members, or any of the respective affiliates, related entities, successors or assigns or (ii) persons domiciled with or who are immediate family of any of the above (as determined by Lakehead in its sole discretion).  

You may not enter as a group, organization or school, and you may not enter more than once unless specifically allowed by these rules. If it is discovered that an individual entered more than once in contravention of these Contest Rules, all entries may be void in the sole discretion of Lakehead University.  

For the purposes of these rules the term "individual" does not include a corporation, partnership, non-profit group, or trust.  

2) How to Participate:

Post your best #LakeheadView on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email it to registrar@lakeheadu.ca.
Go out and snap a photo, or post a #throwback from first year! Any photo will work – we want to see nature, fun photos, campus architecture, campus events, and everything else that makes Lakehead University exceptional and unconventional!
If you do not have your own social media account, or do not wish to post publicly, please email your photo to registrar@lakeheadu.ca with your name and permission and we will post on your behalf.
No purchase is necessary to enter this Contest.

 4) Notification of Winners & How to Redeem:  

If you are a potential winner you will be notified by email or telephone, according to the contact information you provided upon registration. To receive a prize, you must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question, without assistance or mechanical aid, and you must comply with these Contest Rules. You will be advised of the procedure that you must follow, and any additional requirements, to claim your prize. You will be required to sign and return a Declaration & Release Form, confirming your compliance with these Contest Rules and releasing Lakehead University, its and their respective advertising and promotional agencies, or any of their respective affiliates, related entities, employees, officers, directors, representatives, agents, successors or assigns, (collectively the "Group") from all liability associated with the Contest or the prize. The Email notification is not final confirmation that you have won the prize. Lakehead University may declare the redemption for a particular item invalid if, in the sole opinion of Lakehead University, these Contest Rules have been breached in any way.  

With the exception of collecting information during the "contest" period for purposes of managing the draw, no correspondence for the purpose of the Contest will be entered into except with potential winner(s).

  The prizes must be redeemed on or before the time limits set out in the Prize Descriptions below.

  If you are a minor in your jurisdiction of residence at the time of registration you need parental consent to claim a prize. The 'Prize Claim Release Form' relating to the prize must be executed by your parent or legal guardian, and the prize will be awarded to your parent/legal guardian.  

NOTE: When returning the required documentation to Lakehead University, it is strongly recommended that you send the documents using insured Registered Mail with a receipt of mailing. Prior to mailing please photocopy all materials you are submitting.  

Once your completed form has been received and verified, and all other conditions have been fulfilled, Lakehead University will make arrangements for you to receive your prize.  

5) Prize Descriptions, Odds of Winning and Prize Values:  

Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. One grand prize (Beats by Dre Headphones) is valued at $219.00.

  6) Prize Restrictions and Conditions:

  All Prize Claim Forms and Declaration & Release Forms must be received by Lakehead University within thirty (30) days of prize notification or prize will be forfeited. In this event, Lakehead University reserves the right in its sole discretion and in any manner whatsoever to award the forfeited prize to another Contest participant, or to not award the forfeited prize to anyone.  

7) Contact Information:  

The contact information, which you enter upon registration of the Contest, is the information Lakehead University will use to notify you of any prize you have won and in relation to the delivery of any documentation. If any of your contact information or if your email address changes, it is your responsibility to notify us of your new information by contacting Lakehead University Enrolment Services at registrar@lakeheadu.ca or by phone: (807) 346-7976

8) General Rules Governing Participants and Winners (More Legal Stuff):  

Individuals may participate in the Contest multiple times.  

9) All images put forth become the property of Lakehead University to use in future promotions and marketing materials.

  Lakehead University reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any Contest entries that are incomplete, incorrect (errors in email addresses or telephone numbers, for example), obscene or offensive or contain obscene or offensive material, or that violate Lakehead University's Code of Student Conduct.  

The decisions of Lakehead University on all matters relating to the Contest will be final and binding on all participants.  

For the purposes of this Article 8, the term "Lakehead Group" includes Lakehead University and its agents, employees, directors, officers, and volunteers.  

The Lakehead Group assumes no responsibility for: lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, or misdirected Contest entries, registrations, or correspondence; any failure or slow down of the Website during the Contest Period or any failure or slow down of Contest programs or software supporting, connected to, or related to the Contest; any problems, technical malfunction, speed or quality of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, or software howsoever caused; failure of any email or transmission to be received by Lakehead University on account of technical problems, spam filters, or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; any injury or damage to a Contest participant or any other person or their computer or other property, related to or resulting from participating in the Contest or downloading any material related thereto; or any combination thereof. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt by Lakehead University.  

The Lakehead Group is not responsible for any on-line or other charges you may incur in connection with participating in the Contest. The Lakehead Group is not responsible for the availability or content of any other website to which the Website is linked.  

All content on the Website is the property of Lakehead University or suppliers of the items offered in the Contest. Lakehead University grants a limited license to each user of the Website to make personal use only of the Website itself. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, or display of the content on the Website is strictly prohibited.  

You are prohibited from using any method, mechanism, device, or software to affect the proper functioning of the Website and, should any attempt to do so be made, Lakehead University reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. Lakehead University may, in its sole discretion and without notice, terminate the right of any participant in the Contest or user of the Website to participate in the Contest or to use the Website. Lakehead University reserves the right, in its sole discretion (subject to any required governmental approvals) and without notice, to modify, cancel, suspend and/or terminate this Contest for any reason whatsoever, in its sole discretion, including without limitation in the event that a virus, bug, or other cause beyond the reasonable control of Lakehead University corrupts the security or proper administration of the Contest. In the event of Contest cancellation, any Contest entries will be deemed expired and void and will be ineligible, and the Lakehead Group shall not have any further liability with respect thereto.  Lakehead University reserves the right, in its sole discretion (subject to any required governmental approvals) and without notice, to modify, cancel, suspend and/or terminate access to the Website for any reason whatsoever, in its sole discretion, including without limitation to prevent corruption of the security or proper administration of the Contest. In the event of Contest participant's termination, any Contest entries from that participant will be deemed expired and void and will be ineligible, and the Lakehead Group shall not have any further liability with respect thereto.  

All entries are final. Any goods and services offered through the Website and any prizes are provided on an "as is" basis and are subject to availability. Lakehead University makes no representations or warranties and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, there are no warranties or conditions of any kind, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Website, or any goods and services offered through the Contest, the Prizes, or any transactions conducted through the Contest or the Website, including without limitation:

implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement;
any implied warranty arising from course of dealing or usage of trade;
any obligation, liability, right, claim, or remedy in tort, whether or not arising from the negligence of the Lakehead Group; and
that the Website will meet your requirements, always be available, accessible, accurate, or secure.

 The Lakehead Group will not be liable for any damages of any kind including without limitation direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Contest or use of the Website or any goods or services obtained through the Contest or Website.  

This Contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal Laws. Void where prohibited.  

Subject to the jurisdiction in Quebec of the Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, the right is reserved to withdraw, amend, or terminate this Contest at any time.  

For Quebec residents, any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of this publicity contest or the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Regie des alcools, des course et des jeux for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Regie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.  

9) Privacy Policy:  

By entering the Contest, you agree that Lakehead University may use your entry materials, name, address, comments, and likeness, in any matters related to the Contest, including any advertising or publicity, without compensation or further consent.  Lakehead University is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information collected from you in the course of the Contest will be subject to Lakehead University's Privacy Policy. Personal information (other than your name, likeness, and comments) will be used only by the Lakehead Group and, except as set out in these Contest Rules, will be disclosed only for the purpose of administering the Contest in accordance with these Contest Rules or where required or permitted by law. Lakehead University may disclose personal information to any member of the Lakehead Group for the purpose of administering the Contest in accordance with these Contest Rules and/or for the purpose of awarding and providing the prizes.  

During the Contest entry process, certain personal information (such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, and in certain cases age) will be collected, and you may also be asked to answer a short survey. This information is collected and used by Lakehead University for the purposes of managing the Contest, validating entries, evaluating the success of the Contest, and assisting in planning for future contests.   

Our Privacy Policy is available online.   

If you have any further questions, you may contact us at registrar@lakeheadu.ca or by visiting the office of Enrolment Services – Academic Advising, Records and Registration in UC 1004.