LONG FORM PROMOTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read these terms & conditions (“Terms”) carefully.  By entering this promotion (the “Promotion”) you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms. You should also read our privacy policy at www.monsterenergy.com which explains how we will use the data you provide us with when entering the Promotion.

1. The Promotion is being organised and operated by Monster Energy Europe Limited of Unit 51 Metropolitan Park, Bristol Road, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8UP, UK (“Monster Energy”).
2. The Promotion is open to all persons over eighteen (18) years of age and who are resident in Belgium and Luxembourg. No employee or family member of an employee of Monster Energy or its affiliated companies, subcontractors, agents or assigns or anyone else professionally connected with the Promotion is permitted to enter the Promotion.
3. The Promotion is being conducted through the website at www.monsterenergy.com/xgames.be (the “Website”) and promoted through promotional material within selected participating locations in Belgium.
4. By entering the Promotion pursuant to these Terms, each entrant (“you”, “your”, “entrant”) agrees to be bound by these Terms and by the decision(s) of Monster Energy, whose decision shall be final, in relation to all matters relating to the Promotion.  No further correspondence will be entered into by Monster Energy.
5. All times and dates set out in these Terms refer to the times and dates in Belgium. In the event of any dispute over the time or date of any entry submitted, the decision of Monster Energy shall be final.
6. No purchase of any product is required to enter the Promotion.

Entry

7. The commencement date of the Promotion is 00:01 on 01 March 2019 (“Commencement Date”) and the closing date for the Promotion is 23:59 on 30 April 2019 (“Closing Date”).
8. Entrants may enter the Promotion by:

(a) acting in accordance with these Terms;

(b) submitting their details as directed on the Website (being full name, residential address, date of birth, phone number and email address); and

(c) answering the following question: “Describe in 120 letters the most exhilarating performance in the 2018 edition of X Games Minneapolis” (“Answer”).

Prize & Requirements

9. Each entrant that validly submits their entry as set out above (each a “Valid Entry”) shall be entered into a pool of entries with every other Valid Entry.
10. A panel consisting of two (2) Monster representatives and one (1) independent judge (which makes up the “Panel”) will collaborate and within seven (7) days of the Closing Date choose a winner (“Winner) whose Answer demonstrates the most creative and original response, ingenuity, the best understanding of Monster and best use of vocabulary and writing style (“Selection Criteria”). The Panel shall ensure that the entries are valid in accordance with these Terms, judge the Valid Entries on the Selection Criteria, and assign the Prize (as defined below) to the Winner (the “Selection Process”). 
11. The Winner shall win a trip for two (2) people to the sporting event known as the “X Games” scheduled to take place from 01 August 2019 to 04 August 2019 (“Event”) in Minneapolis, United States of America (“Prize”), worth an approximate value of seven thousand Euros (€7,000.00) and which shall consist of the following: 
    1. two (2) tickets for no less than three (3) days (the exact days shall be determined by Monster Energy in its complete discretion, subject to availability) of the Event.  Each ticket shall grant the holder: entrance to the Event; access to all public areas at the Event during the opening hours of the Event;
    2. a four (4) night stay for two (2) people in twin room accommodation of no less than a three (3) star rating hotel to be selected by Monster Energy in its absolute discretion, subject to availability (“Hotel”);
    3. return economy flight tickets for two (2) people from an airport in Belgium to an airport in Minnesota as selected by Monster Energy (“Destination Point”); the airport locations, dates and times of the flights shall be determined by Monster Energy in its complete discretion; and
    4. return economy transfers as determined by Monster Energy in its absolute discretion for two (2) people from Destination Point to Hotel and from the Hotel to the Event as determined by Monster Energy in its absolute discretion; the times and mode of transport to be determined by Monster Energy in its absolute discretion, subject to availability.
12. Only the Winner and one (1) person as chosen by the Winner, (“Elected Person”) may enjoy the benefits of the Prize.  The Elected Person must be approved by Monster Energy, be over the age of eighteen (18) years and be resident in Belgium. The Winner and Elected Person must hold valid passports that do not expire before 31 March 2020 in order to redeem the Prize.
13. Before being declared the Winner and receiving their Prize, the potential winner may be required to prove eligibility, including, without limitation, proof of age, residence, identity, which may include but is not limited to a copy of proof of residence, passport and/or similar government issued identification. Failure to provide Monster Energy with this information within the reasonable timeframe set by Monster Energy may result in the Winner forfeiting their Prize and Monster Energy selecting another Valid Entry as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.
14. The Winner and Elected Person will be required to sign a waiver prepared by Monster Energy, in its complete discretion, specific to the Prize confirming understanding, compliance with and acceptance of the waiver.  Copies of the applicable confirmation and waiver can be obtained upon request to www.monsterenergy.com/gb/en/contact-us.
15. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs associated with the Prize, including without limitation, tax, valid health insurance for travel, travel visa (if applicable), transportation, accommodation, equipment, sustenance, any entertainment and anything related to the Prize not specifically included and outlined in the definition of the Prize above will be borne solely by the Winner.
16. Accommodation is on a room only basis and the Winner and their Elected Person will be responsible for all food and beverage consumed at the Hotel and elsewhere which is not specifically included and outlined in the definition of the Prize and all additional room charges.

Notification and Prize Delivery

17. The Winner will be notified by email and/or by telephone via the email address and/or telephone number provided to enter the Promotion within fourteen (14) days of the Closing Date (“Notification”). Unsuccessful entrants will not be notified.
18. The delivery details of the Prize shall be determined by Monster Energy in its complete discretion.  Details of delivery of the Prize (including but not limited to the time, date and location of delivery) shall be provided to the Winner at Notification.
19. In the event that Monster Energy cannot contact the potential winner within fourteen (14) days of the Notification or the potential winner is unavailable to attend the Event for any reason whatsoever such entry will be deemed null and void and Monster Energy shall select another Valid Entry as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.

General Terms

20. Entrants are limited to one (1) entry per person and each entrant shall not submit or attempt to submit more than one (1) entry.  Monster Energy reserves the right to refuse entry of any individual to the Promotion who submits or attempts to submit more than one (1) entry.
21. Entries will not be valid where they are made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices.  Monster Energy reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to exclude entries it believes have been made using any automated entry techniques.
22. For the avoidance of doubt a computer or another internet-ready device and internet access is required to enter the Promotion.  It is the responsibility of the entrants to ensure permission is gained from the owner of the computer and the individual who pays for the internet service provider.  No refund may be claimed for expenses related to the use of an internet connection for the purpose of participating in the Promotion.
23. All entries are deemed to have been received at the time of entry into Monster Energy’s database and not at the time when the entry is sent to the Website by the entrant.
24. If there is any dispute as to the identity of the Winner the decision of Monster Energy shall be final.
25. Submitting the online entry form or any other form of evidence of submitting the online entry form is not proof that your entry has been received.  Monster Energy accepts no responsibility for entries that are incorrectly completed, lost, delayed or which are not received for any reason. 
26. The Prize is as described and is not transferable, not exchangeable and no cash alternative will be offered in the event that a Winner is unable to claim their Prize for any reason whatsoever. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Monster Energy reserves the right to replace the entire Prize or Prize components with prizes of equal or greater value.
27. The Winner agree to participate and shall procure that the Elected Person agrees to participate in reasonable publicity resulting from the Promotion if requested to do so by Monster Energy and the Winner consents to Monster Energy using their name, photograph and audio and/or visual recordings of them in any publicity relating to the Promotion for the maximum term permitted by law.
28. If Monster Energy fails to comply with these Terms, it is responsible for loss or damage an entrant suffers that is a foreseeable result of Monster Energy's breach of these Terms or its negligence, but it is not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if they were an obvious consequence of Monster Energy's breach or if they were contemplated by the entrant and Monster Energy at the time that the entrant entered the Promotion. Besides Monster Energy's liability for foreseeable loss or damage, Monster Energy and/or any of their affiliate companies, employees, directors, agents, assigns or sub-contractors disclaims any and all liability to the fullest extent permissible by law.
29. Events may occur that render the Promotion itself or the awarding of any Prize impossible due to reasons beyond the control of Monster Energy and accordingly Monster Energy may, at its absolute discretion, vary or amend the Promotion and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attach to Monster Energy as a result thereof.
30. Monster Energy reserves the right to:

(a) change the format of the Promotion and/or delay or postpone the Promotion or any stage(s), in whole or in part due to reasons beyond its reasonable control, without liability to the entrant; and/or

(b) refuse entry of any individual to the Promotion or future promotions organised by Monster Energy: (i) where Monster Energy reasonably believes that the Prize has been transferred to a third party in whole or in part; (ii) where an entrant has been disqualified from any Monster Energy competition or promotion in the twelve (12) months prior to the Commencement Date; (iii) where Monster Energy reasonably believe such individual has not complied with these Terms; and/or (iv) where such individual is ineligible to participate in the Promotion (or if participation in the Promotion should have been refused for any reason whatsoever).

31. Save as expressly set out in these Terms, Monster Energy has no liability for any costs or expenses that may be incurred by any entrant. The Winner will be liable for any tax chargeable in relation to the Prize. 
32. It is advised that all entrants retain a copy of these Terms for future reference.
33. You accept that your name and town of residence may be made available to the public if you are the Winner. The Winners name and town of residence is available by contacting Monster Energy at www.monsterenergy.com/contact-us within 90 days of the Closing Date.
34. The Promotion and these Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales subject to mandatory provisions of local consumer law that may apply for your benefit by operation of law and nothing in the Promotion and these Terms affect your rights as a consumer to rely on such mandatory provisions of local law.
35. Entrants can bring legal proceedings in respect of the Promotion and these Terms and Conditions in the English courts.
36. If you have any questions about the Promotion or if you need to get in touch with us, please contact our customer service team at www.monsterenergy.com/contact-us.