Article 1. ORGANISATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE GAME

Guillemot Corporation, a public limited company with a capital of 11,617,359.60 euros, registered with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés under the number 414 196 758 R.C.S. Rennes, whose head office is located at Place du Granier,
BP 97143, 35571 Chantepie Cedex, France (hereinafter the “Organising Company”), is organising from Thursday, 1 December 2022 from 9:00 a.m. (Paris time, France) to Sunday, 25 December 2022 inclusive until 8:59 a.m. (Paris time, France), a free contest with no obligation to purchase (hereinafter the “Contest”), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in these rules.

Registration for the Game is accessible only on the following website: https://partners.thrustmaster.com/calendar/en/christmas (hereinafter “the Website”) under the conditions described in these rules.

Communications relating to the Game may be relayed on the social networks of the Organising Company.

This Game is not associated with, managed or sponsored by Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. The information that participants may communicate is provided to the Organising Company and not to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Article 2. ACCESS TO THE GAME

This Game, which is FREE OF CHARGE AND WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE, is open to all natural persons of legal age residing in Germany, Austria, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, with the exception of members of the staff of the Organising Company and its subsidiaries, as well as their families, including cohabitants, and in general of the companies participating in the implementation of the Game, directly or indirectly.

Participation in the Contest is exclusively online on the Website.

To participate in the Game, you must have Internet access and a valid email address.

Participation in the Game is subject to the participant’s consultation and unreserved acceptance of these rules.

For the duration of the Contest indicated in Article 1 above, only one entry per person per day will be accepted (day here meaning a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Paris time, France)).

The Organising Company reserves the right to carry out any verification, in particular of identity and contact details, prior to any acceptance of participation or award of a prize. Any person who does not meet the conditions of these Rules, or who refuses to justify them, shall be excluded from the Contest and shall not be entitled to the prize as defined in Article 5 of these Rules, in the event of winning.

 
Article 3. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME AND WHO WILL WIN

To participate in the Game, participants must visit the Website where the Game is organised.

On this occasion, each participant will be asked to read these rules and to accept them without reservation.

The Game consists of taking part in an “advent calendar” with a view to winning the prize of the day in question, as described in Article 5.1 below.

Participants wishing to take part in the draw for the prize of the day must register via the Website, it being specified that each corresponding prize will be put into play from 9:00 a.m. (Paris time, France) until 8:59 a.m. (Paris time, France). For example, in the case of lot No. 1, which is up for grabs on 1 December 2022, the deadline for entering the corresponding draw will be 2 December 2022 at 8:59 a.m. (Paris time, France), and so on. Participants wishing to participate in all twenty-four (24) draws giving access to the prizes described in Article 5.1 below will have to make twenty-four (24) entries.

Each of the twenty-four (24) draws to determine the winner of each prize described in Article 5.1 below shall be organised by the Organising Company within twenty-four (24) working hours following the deadline for entering the draw (hereinafter the “Daily Draw”). For example, with regard to lot n°1 put into play on December 1, 2022, the registration deadline being December 2, 2022 at 8:59 a.m. (Paris time, France), the drawing of the winner of this lot n°1 will take place no later than December 5, 2022 at 8:59 a.m. (Paris time, France), and so on.

Then, on 25 December 2022, the Organising Company shall put into play the prizes described in Article 5.2 below, it being specified that there shall be only one winner and that this winner must choose one of the three prizes described in Article 5.2 below. The draw for this winner (hereinafter the “Final Draw”) shall be made among the participants who participated in at least one of the twenty-four (24) Daily Draws giving access to the prizes described in Article 5.1 below.

The Organising Company will organise the Final Draw within seven (7) working days from 25 December 2022.

The odds of winning in the Game depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period.

Article 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS OF THE DRAW

The Organising Company will announce their win to the winners, by e-mail, within eight (8) working days following the date of each of the Game draws.

At the same time, the Organising Company may publish the initial of their name, first name(s) and/or pseudo(s) on the Website on which the Game is organised, live and/or deferred from the result of the Game, subject to the agreement of the winners.

Within twenty (20) calendar days following the private message from the Organising Company announcing the win, the winner must accept the prize and transmit his surname, first name, full postal address and telephone number, for the sending of the prize, by e-mail to the following address: [email protected], or by reply to the private message sent by the Organising Company. The Organising Company shall not be held responsible for the malfunctioning of the device for sending e-mails and/or private messages. Failure by the winner to explicitly accept the prize and to transmit his complete postal address within the aforementioned period shall be considered as a withdrawal. In this case, the winner will lose the full benefit of the said prize and may not claim any compensation or consideration. The prize shall not be put back into play and the Organising Company may freely dispose of it.

Article 5. LOTS TO BE WON

5.1. List of prizes for the Daily Draws :

There are twenty-four (24) prizes to be won, composed as follows:

5.2. Lot du Tirage au Sort Final  :

Le gagnant du Tirage au Sort Final, pour le lot mis en jeu le 25 décembre 2022, devra choisir un lot parmi les trois lots ci-dessous.

Article 6. DELIVERY OF PRIZES

The winners shall receive their prize within one (1) month after sending their reply accepting the prize as defined in Article 4 of these rules. The prize will be sent to each winner by the Organising Company or on its behalf.

In the event that the winner does not want to or cannot, for any reason whatsoever, benefit from all or part of the prize won, under the conditions described in these rules, he/she shall lose the full benefit of said prize and may not claim any compensation or consideration whatsoever. The prize shall not be put back into play and the Organising Company may freely dispose of it.

The prize may not be contested in any way by the winner, nor may it be exchanged or replaced for another prize of any value whatsoever, for any reason whatsoever.

In the event of the occurrence of an event presenting the characteristics of force majeure, or if circumstances so require, the Organising Company reserves the right to replace the prize with a prize of equivalent or greater value.

Without prejudice to any legal action and its right to terminate the participant’s registration, the Organising Company shall not be obliged to award or send any prize to the participant selected at random if the latter has not entered his/her details correctly, if he/she has obviously succeeded in distorting the result of the Game by any means whatsoever, or if he/she has not complied with these rules.

The winner shall bear the risks related to the loss, deterioration and/or destruction of the prize during its delivery to the address indicated by the winner to the Organising Company. Any claims must be made by the winner directly to the establishments that provided the delivery. Any prize that is returned to the Organising Company by the Post Office or by the service provider in charge of the transport, for any reason whatsoever (for example: “no longer lives at the address indicated”), shall be considered abandoned by the winner.

Article 7. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS

Participation in the Game requires compliance with the applicable law and these rules.

Participants are informed that the data they provide is necessary to take into account their participation in the Contest and to select the winners. Participants therefore undertake to provide the Organising Company with accurate and complete information. Any false, erroneous and/or incomplete declaration will automatically result in the cancellation of participation in the Contest. The Organising Company reserves the right to carry out any verification, in particular of identity and contact details, prior to any acceptance of participation or award of a prize.

It is recalled that only one participation in the Game per person is accepted. Any attempt or action aimed at circumventing this rule will result in the cancellation of the participation in question. In particular, participation in the Game via several email addresses and/or several IP addresses (whether temporary or not) will not be validated.

It is strictly forbidden, by any means whatsoever, to modify or attempt to modify the features of the Contest, in particular in order to modify the results or any element determining the outcome of the Contest and its winners. The Organising Company reserves the right to exclude from the Contest and to take legal action against any person who has cheated or disrupted the proper conduct of the Contest. The Organising Company may decide to cancel the Game in the event of fraud affecting this Game, in any form whatsoever.

Insults, aggressive, sarcastic, denigrating or provocative phrases, phrases inciting violence, racism, any form of segregation or those of an obscene nature, particularly in comments following publications on the Website and the Organising Company’s social networks, are formally prohibited.

Participants undertake not to transmit to the Organising Company any personal data in their comments following publications on the Website and the Organising Company’s social networks. 

In addition, in general, in the context of their participation in the Game, participants undertake not to transmit sensitive data (i.e. data relating to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data relating to health or sex life, offences, convictions, security measures of any person), or illicit content (i.e. content that is defamatory, pornographic, degrading, inciting to hatred, or more generally violating the rights of third parties, in particular in their comments following publications on the Website and the social networks of the Organising Company, or in their communications with the Organising Company.

The Organising Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to dismiss, disqualify or invalidate any person who does not meet the conditions of these rules, does not respect them, or refuses to justify them. In this case, the participant will not be able to benefit from the prize in the event of winning. Exclusion, disqualification or invalidation of participation in the Game shall result in the definitive impossibility of participating in this Game, without the possibility of replaying at a later date. The Organising Company is the sole arbiter of the exclusion, disqualification or invalidation of a participant in the Game, in light of the information available to the Organising Company. In the event of a claim, it is up to the participants to prove that they have behaved in accordance with the applicable law and these rules. The liability of the Organising Company may not be incurred in this respect.

Article 8. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORGANISING COMPANY

BY PARTICIPATING IN THE GAME, PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ORGANIZING COMPANY, ITS PARENT COMPANY, AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES, ADVERTISING AND COMMUNICATION PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER ENTITY INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GAME, FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, LOSSES AND/OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE GAME OR THEIR ACCEPTANCE, RECEIPT, POSSESSION AND/OR USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE WON

WHERE APPLICABLE, THE LIABILITY OF THE ORGANISING COMPANY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PRIZES AWARDED.

THE ORGANISING COMPANY SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF, FOR REASONS BEYOND ITS CONTROL OR IF CIRCUMSTANCES SO REQUIRE, THE GAME SHOULD BE SHORTENED, EXTENDED, POSTPONED, MODIFIED OR CANCELLED. IN PARTICULAR, THE ORGANISING COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO MODIFY OR TERMINATE THIS GAME IN THE EVENT OF THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY FACT OR ACTION WHICH, FOR WHATEVER REASON, IS OF SUCH A NATURE AS TO COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY, ADMINISTRATION, SMOOTH RUNNING, FAIRNESS OR IMPARTIALITY OF THE GAME IN THE EYES OF THE ORGANISING COMPANY.

THE ORGANIZING COMPANY ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LATE, STOLEN, LOST, ILLEGIBLE, FALSIFIED, MISDIRECTED, ALTERED OR INCOMPLETE ENTRIES, WHICH WILL BE VOID.

THE ORGANISING COMPANY SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EVENT THAT IS NOT ATTRIBUTABLE TO IT, THAT IS BEYOND ITS CONTROL, OR THAT HAS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FORCE MAJEURE, IN PARTICULAR IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION OR INTERRUPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS OR TELEPHONE LINES, MALFUNCTION OR INTERRUPTION OF THE INTERNET NETWORK, DELAY IN TRANSMISSION OR LOSS OF ANY DATA OR INFORMATION TRANSMITTED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GAME, ANY TECHNICAL, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FAILURE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH PREVENTS OR LIMITS THE POSSIBILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE GAME OR WHICH DAMAGES A PARTICIPANT’S SYSTEM, AS WELL AS THE CONSEQUENCES OF SAID TECHNICAL FAILURES, MISDIRECTION OF MAIL, ERRORS IN THE ROUTING OF PRIZES, LOSS OF PRIZES DURING SHIPMENT, NON-RECEIPT, DETERIORATION OR LATE DELIVERY (NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST).

THE ORGANISING COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DISSATISFACTION OF THE WINNERS WITH THEIR PRIZE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH PARTICIPANT TO TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO PROTECT HIS/HER OWN DATA AND/OR SOFTWARE STORED ON HIS/HER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AGAINST ANY ATTACK. ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE GAME DO SO UNDER THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.

Article 9. DATA PROCESSING AND LIBERTIES

The personal data collected in the context of the Game are subject to computer processing.

The Organising Company is responsible for the processing of the personal data provided during registration for the Game and during the selection of the winners.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (known as the “RGPD”) and the amended “Data Protection Act” of 6 January 1978, you have the right to access, object to, rectify, delete, portability and limit the processing of personal data concerning you, as well as the right to define directives concerning the fate of such data after your death, which you may exercise, of rectification, deletion, portability and limitation of the processing of personal data concerning you, as well as the right to define directives concerning the fate of this data after your death, which you may exercise by contacting the Organising Company by e-mail at [email protected]. Finally, if you are not satisfied with your dealings with us, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, 3 Place de Fontenoy, TSA 80715, 75334 PARIS CEDEX 07.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (known as the “RGPD”) and the amended “Data Protection Act” of 6 January 1978, you have the right to access, object to, rectify, delete, portability and limit the processing of personal data concerning you, as well as the right to define directives concerning the fate of such data after your death, which you may exercise, of rectification, deletion, portability and limitation of the processing of personal data concerning you, as well as the right to define directives concerning the fate of this data after your death, which you may exercise by contacting the Organising Company by e-mail at [email protected]. Finally, if you are not satisfied with your dealings with us, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, 3 Place de Fontenoy, TSA 80715, 75334 PARIS CEDEX 07.

This personal data is reserved for the use of the Organising Company and may only be communicated to the Organising Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, part of the data relating to the winners (surname(s), first name(s), full address and, if necessary, telephone number and/or email address) shall also be communicated to the transport provider(s) (if applicable, located outside the European Union). Furthermore, subject to the agreement of each winner, the Organising Company may, live and/or after the Game, publish the initial of their name(s), first name(s) and/or pseudo(s), on the Website on which the Game is organised.

This personal data will be stored on servers hosted by the Organising Company.

The Organising Company has IT resources to manage, store and protect the personal data collected during participation in the Game.

The Organising Company undertakes not to disclose or resell this information to third parties other than its subsidiaries or service providers who need to know this information for the purposes indicated in this Article 9, unless this is necessary to protect the security, property or other rights of the Organising Company, of third parties or when the law requires it

The personal data collected at the time of registration for the Game will be destroyed six (6) months after the end of the Game, if the participant has only agreed that his/her personal data may be used for the administration of the Game. Notwithstanding the above, the personal data provided by the winners will be kept for three (3) years from the last contact from each winner.

Article 10. COMPLAINTS – REFUNDS

10.1. – CLAIMS :

Any dispute or claim concerning the Game may not be taken into consideration after a period of one month from the end of this Game, the postmark being taken as proof. Any dispute or claim must be made by post sent to the address of the Organising Company:

GUILLEMOT CORPORATION S.A.

BP 2

56204 LA GACILLY

FRANCE

This letter must indicate the precise date of participation in the Game, the participant’s full contact details and the exact reason for the dispute. No other method of dispute or claim can be taken into account.

The Organising Company shall be the sole arbiter of any question regarding the application or interpretation of these rules or in the event of any shortcomings in the rules during the course of the Contest.

The postal costs associated with sending the dispute or claim may be reimbursed on the basis of the slow postal rate in force (20g.), to any participant who is entitled to do so by virtue of the law applicable in his or her country and who sends a written request, accompanied by a bank identification statement, to the Organising Company.

10.2. – REIMBURSEMENTS

Internet connection fees for participation in the Contest may be reimbursed to any participant who is entitled to do so under the law applicable in his country of residence and who submits a written request to the Organising Company, at a flat rate of 0.30 euros (including tax). Only one reimbursement of connection fees may be made per household, this being determined by all persons living under the same roof (same postal address), for the entire duration of the Contest.

However, given the current state of service and technology, some Internet service providers offer a free or flat-rate connection to Internet users, it is expressly agreed that any access to the Website carried out on a free or flat-rate basis (such as a connection by cable, It is expressly agreed that any access to the Website on a free or flat-rate basis (such as connection by cable, ADSL or specialised connection) shall not give rise to any reimbursement, insofar as the subscription to the services of the access provider is in this case contracted by the Internet user for his/her use of the Internet in general and that the fact that the participant connects to the Website and participates in the Game does not cause him/her to incur any costs.

To obtain the refund, the participant must send to the following postal address

Guillemot Corporation S.A.

JEU CONCOURS  « CALENDRIER DE L’AVENT 2022 »

BP 2

56204 LA GACILLY, France

• A letter requesting reimbursement,
• A bank statement,
• A photocopy of a proof of identity,
• A photocopy of a proof of address, and
• The detailed telephone bill, indicating the time and date of participation in the Game;

(hereinafter collectively the “Documents” or individually the “Document”).

Any incomplete or erroneous request for reimbursement cannot be taken into account. No claim will be accepted. The request must be made within a maximum of one month after registration for the Game.

The postal costs associated with sending the request for reimbursement will be reimbursed upon written request on the basis of the slow postal rate in force.

The cost of copies related to the justification of the reimbursement request will be reimbursed at a rate of 0.20 euros (including VAT) per Document listed in this Article 10.

Requests for connection refunds will be honoured within four (4) weeks of receipt of the written request.

Article 11. LAW AND REGULATIONS

These rules are subject to the law applicable in the participant’s country of residence, provided that the participant is domiciled in one of the countries referred to in Article 2 of these rules.

Participation in the Game implies full and complete acceptance of these rules. The Organising Company shall be the sole arbiter of any question relating to the application of these rules or any question that may arise that is not regulated or provided for by these rules.

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These rules are available at the following address: https://thrustmaster.com/rules-of-the-thrustmaster-2022-advent-calendar-competition, and may be sent to anyone who requests them by email to the following address: [email protected], both before and during the Contest.