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Jun 1st 2009, 01:19 AM
Canadian Aquarium Connection
1000 Member Celebration
Contest
Official Rules
CONTEST DURATION
Contest will begin on June 1, 2009 and will close at the end of the day on Sept 15, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY
All individuals who are registered members of Canadian Aquarium Connection either at the time of the start of the contest or have joined before the closing are eligible to enter with the following exceptions. Administrators of Canadian Aquarium Connection, or members of their immediate family and/or those individuals living in the same household of each are NOT eligible. Members who are Banned by Canadian Aquarium Connection as of the closing date of the contest are also NOT eligible. Canadian Aquarium Connection reserves the right to verify all eligibility requirements.
PRIZE ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to win a prize a member must post a reply in the My Town/Province Must See/Do… fishy too! (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6362)
thread in the The Waterfront Cafe (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23) and additionally must post at least once in each of 2 different threads in any of the forums under the following sections except where noted:
Freshwater Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3)
Marine Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10)
Aquarium General Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20) (excluding Aquarium Photos )Qualifying Posts: Posts must contribute something to the discussion (simply posting a smilie or just saying “Cool”, “Thanks”, “Nice fish”, etc. or some similarly short phrase will not be considered a qualifying post for this contest.) The adminstrators will have sole discretion to deem what constitutes a qualifying post.
Note:
We encourage members to post as often as they wish, however, regardless of the number of posts, each member is only eligible for only one entry into the contest.
Prizes will only be awarded to members who upon being notified of having won a prize, provide the Administrator(s) of Canadian Aquarium Connection of their name and a valid Canadian mailing address, to enable the awarding and shipping (where required) of the prize to the winner. This confidential information will not be shared with anyone without your prior permission and then only in the event it is required to enable us to award the prize.
PRIZE WINNER and PRIZES
The winners will be selected by a Random Draw after the closing date and time of the contest. All decisions of Canadian Aquarium Connection regarding the award of prizes are final. Each winner, will have the opportunity to ‘Pick the Prize’ they receive as follows:
1st Place: Winner picks any one prize from the total available prizes.
2nd to 7th Place: Winners pick in order of their place any one prize from the total remaining prizes available when their turn comes to pick.The prizes are as follows:
1,000 g of Frozen Bloodworms (10 packs) provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/)
A container of Aqua Plus (treats 1,000 gallons) provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/)
A piece of manzanita wood provided by April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php)
A 3.5 oz jar (100 g) of Ocean Nutrition Flake food (winners choice of cichlid vegetarian, meat eaters, discus. onf1 or prime reef. community) provided by April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php)
500 g of fish food provided by AllNaturalPetCare.com (http://www.allnaturalpetcare.com/)
100 g of Critter Crumbs provided by member Pamelajo (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/member.php?u=35)
CanadianAquariumConnection Baseball Cap (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/ClassAuction/user_images/6555676.jpg)Note 1 : Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Canadian Aquarium Connection reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the prize is unavailable or for any other reason it deems necessary.
Note 2: Prizes provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/) and April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php) are to be picked up at the respective stores. They will only be shipped if the winner is from out-of-town (outside the GVRD).
Note 3: Frozen Bloodworms provided by Pacific Aquatics cannot be shipped and so if the winner selects that prize and is unable to pick it up at the store, the prize will be substituted with Flake food of equal value.
PRIZE WINNER NOTIFICATION
The winner will be notified by the Administrator(s) by a Private Message on the Canadian Aquarium Connection website the Winner will have 2 weeks (14 days) from the date of attempted notification to reply to this notification and accept his/her prize. Failure to reply within this time frame or non compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and, at the discretion of Canadian Aquarium Connection, the prize will be revoked.
POSTING OF THE WINNER
A list of winners by USERNAME will be posted on the Canadian Aquarium Connection website after the random draw.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
By participating, members agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and the decisions of Canadian Aquarium Connection and its sponsors, which are final and binding in all respects. Members agree to hold Canadian Aquarium Connection, its sponsors, and their respective families, affiliates, subsidiaries, prize suppliers, prize manufacturers/distributors and the respective directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing (collectively, the "Released Parties"), harmless against any and all claims and/or liability arising out of or in connection with participation in this contest, acceptance, use or redemption of a prize, and/or use of any rights granted herein.
Released Parties are not responsible for late, delayed, misdirected, lost, damaged, or undelivered communications, including but not limited to private messages and email; or for any other errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the contest, including, but not limited to errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the contest, the announcement of the prizes or winners or in any contest-related materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any injury or damage to person(s) or property that may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from an individual’s participation in the contest.
1000 Member Celebration
Contest
Official Rules
CONTEST DURATION
Contest will begin on June 1, 2009 and will close at the end of the day on Sept 15, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY
All individuals who are registered members of Canadian Aquarium Connection either at the time of the start of the contest or have joined before the closing are eligible to enter with the following exceptions. Administrators of Canadian Aquarium Connection, or members of their immediate family and/or those individuals living in the same household of each are NOT eligible. Members who are Banned by Canadian Aquarium Connection as of the closing date of the contest are also NOT eligible. Canadian Aquarium Connection reserves the right to verify all eligibility requirements.
PRIZE ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to win a prize a member must post a reply in the My Town/Province Must See/Do… fishy too! (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6362)
thread in the The Waterfront Cafe (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23) and additionally must post at least once in each of 2 different threads in any of the forums under the following sections except where noted:
Freshwater Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3)
Marine Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10)
Aquarium General Topics (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20) (excluding Aquarium Photos )Qualifying Posts: Posts must contribute something to the discussion (simply posting a smilie or just saying “Cool”, “Thanks”, “Nice fish”, etc. or some similarly short phrase will not be considered a qualifying post for this contest.) The adminstrators will have sole discretion to deem what constitutes a qualifying post.
Note:
We encourage members to post as often as they wish, however, regardless of the number of posts, each member is only eligible for only one entry into the contest.
Prizes will only be awarded to members who upon being notified of having won a prize, provide the Administrator(s) of Canadian Aquarium Connection of their name and a valid Canadian mailing address, to enable the awarding and shipping (where required) of the prize to the winner. This confidential information will not be shared with anyone without your prior permission and then only in the event it is required to enable us to award the prize.
PRIZE WINNER and PRIZES
The winners will be selected by a Random Draw after the closing date and time of the contest. All decisions of Canadian Aquarium Connection regarding the award of prizes are final. Each winner, will have the opportunity to ‘Pick the Prize’ they receive as follows:
1st Place: Winner picks any one prize from the total available prizes.
2nd to 7th Place: Winners pick in order of their place any one prize from the total remaining prizes available when their turn comes to pick.The prizes are as follows:
1,000 g of Frozen Bloodworms (10 packs) provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/)
A container of Aqua Plus (treats 1,000 gallons) provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/)
A piece of manzanita wood provided by April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php)
A 3.5 oz jar (100 g) of Ocean Nutrition Flake food (winners choice of cichlid vegetarian, meat eaters, discus. onf1 or prime reef. community) provided by April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php)
500 g of fish food provided by AllNaturalPetCare.com (http://www.allnaturalpetcare.com/)
100 g of Critter Crumbs provided by member Pamelajo (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/member.php?u=35)
CanadianAquariumConnection Baseball Cap (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/ClassAuction/user_images/6555676.jpg)Note 1 : Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Canadian Aquarium Connection reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the prize is unavailable or for any other reason it deems necessary.
Note 2: Prizes provided by Pacific Aquatics (http://www.pacificaquatics.ca/) and April's Aquarium (http://www.petsbeautiful.com/aquarium/index.php) are to be picked up at the respective stores. They will only be shipped if the winner is from out-of-town (outside the GVRD).
Note 3: Frozen Bloodworms provided by Pacific Aquatics cannot be shipped and so if the winner selects that prize and is unable to pick it up at the store, the prize will be substituted with Flake food of equal value.
PRIZE WINNER NOTIFICATION
The winner will be notified by the Administrator(s) by a Private Message on the Canadian Aquarium Connection website the Winner will have 2 weeks (14 days) from the date of attempted notification to reply to this notification and accept his/her prize. Failure to reply within this time frame or non compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and, at the discretion of Canadian Aquarium Connection, the prize will be revoked.
POSTING OF THE WINNER
A list of winners by USERNAME will be posted on the Canadian Aquarium Connection website after the random draw.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
By participating, members agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and the decisions of Canadian Aquarium Connection and its sponsors, which are final and binding in all respects. Members agree to hold Canadian Aquarium Connection, its sponsors, and their respective families, affiliates, subsidiaries, prize suppliers, prize manufacturers/distributors and the respective directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing (collectively, the "Released Parties"), harmless against any and all claims and/or liability arising out of or in connection with participation in this contest, acceptance, use or redemption of a prize, and/or use of any rights granted herein.
Released Parties are not responsible for late, delayed, misdirected, lost, damaged, or undelivered communications, including but not limited to private messages and email; or for any other errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the contest, including, but not limited to errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the contest, the announcement of the prizes or winners or in any contest-related materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any injury or damage to person(s) or property that may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from an individual’s participation in the contest.