- Agreement to Official Rules
- Promotion Period
- How to Enter
- Prize Descriptions
- Prize Draws
- Odds
- Requirements of Potential Winner
- Privacy
- General Rules
- How to Obtain DLC Codes
- How to Redeem DLC Codes
- Codes and Redemption Code Limits
- Code Verification
- Limitations of Liability
- General Terms
Eligibility
The “Monster Energy® Gaming Giveaway and DLC Promotion (Apex Legends™)” (the “Sweepstakes” and “Promotion”) are only open to legal residents of Canada, who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence at the time of entry, except employees, representatives and agents, and members of their immediate families (i.e. parents, spouses, siblings, children, grandparents, step parents, step children and step siblings, and their respective spouses, and those living in the same household, whether or not related) of Monster Energy Canada Ltd. (“Monster” or “Sponsor”), Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”), participating retailers, Sponsor’s SMS provider: GOcxm Corp (“GOcxm”), the fulfillment administrator: LPi Group Inc. (“LPi” or “Administrator”), and their respective affiliated companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, participating promotional partners, retailers, distributors, advertising and promotion agencies, webmasters and any company involved in the creation, design, execution, production, or fulfillment of the Sweepstakes and Promotion (the “Sweepstakes and Promotion Entities”).
SECTION 1: SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES
(DLC PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL FOLLOW IN SECTION 2)
BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY TO THIS SWEEPSTAKES DURING THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY PERIOD, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES INDEMNITIES FROM YOU TO THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES (DEFINED BELOW), A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES, AND REQUIREMENT TO ARBITRATE ALL DISPUTES.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECIEVED VOID OUTSIDE CANADA, AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
Agreement to Official Rules
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrant fully and unconditionally agrees to, and accepts, these official rules (the “Official Rules”) and the decisions of the Sponsors and Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.
Sponsor: Monster Energy Canada Ltd.
SMS Administrator: GOcxm
Administrator: LPi Group
Promotion Period
The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET"), on October 6, 2022, and ends at 11:59 PM ET, on December 31, 2022 (collectively the "Promotion Period"). GOcxm’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Sweepstakes.
How to Enter
There are two (2) methods of Sweepstakes entry:
No Purchase Necessary. To receive one (1) entry without a purchase, during the promotion period, submit an original hand-written essay by sending an email with a scan or legible photo of the essay to [email protected] that includes: (a) the email subject line: “Monster Energy® Gaming Giveaway and DLC Promotion (Apex Legends™)”; (b) a three hundred (300) word or more, unique and original hand-written essay on “Why I want to win a gaming chair” (an “Essay”); and (c) your first name, last name, telephone number, complete mailing address, and date of birth. Each Sweepstakes entrant who submits an approved Essay submission will be emailed one (1) 10-digit alphanumeric PIN, while supplies last. Follow Step 2 below to enter and be eligible for winning a Prize. No photocopies of a previously submitted Essay with hand-edits or computer-made will be accepted. Each Essay must be an original and submitted as above. Any Essays judged to be copies or are fraudulent in any way will disqualify all entries into the Sweepstakes by that person. Sponsor’s decisions are final.
Step 1: Purchase any 473 mL Monster Energy® product with a silver tab (see Appendix A);
Step 2: Text “GAMER” to 87878 to receive a Sweepstakes link. Regular text messaging rates, airtime, data, and carrier charges may apply, OR scan the QR code printed on point-of-sale materials found in stores and follow these same steps;
Step 3: Enter the 10-digit alphanumeric code from under the Participating Product’s silver tab (or in the case of entry without purchase, the 10-digit alphanumeric code provided for an approved Essay);
Step 4: Fill in the required fields and accept the GOcxm terms and conditions. Sweepstakes’ entrants will be required to consent to receiving electronic messages, and the collection, use, storage, and disclosure, of their personal information by Sponsor and GOcxm for the purposes of the Sweepstakes via text message to complete their entry;
Step 5: The last message will be: “You have been entered into the Grand Prize draw.” There is no limit to entering the Sweepstakes multiple times per day, by either method, as long as each entry is original.
All entries must be received during the Promotion Period. Entries which are incomplete, late, lost, irregular in any way or sent by an unauthorized method are void and will not be eligible or accepted at the time of the draw. Only one (1) entry per mobile phone number, per day. Only one (1) mobile phone number may be used by any one person to participate in this Sweepstakes. Any personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of administering this Sweepstakes only.
Entries will only be accepted as described herein and will not be accepted by any other means. Potential winners will be identified as the authorized account holder of the phone number used to enter the Sweepstakes.
Bonus Code and Bonus Sweepstake Entry – one (1) bonus code and one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry will be allocated to Returning Customers (defined below) upon registration in the program between October 6, 2022, at 12:01 am ET and December 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm ET. Use the QR Code found on Participating Product’s cans or text “GAMER” to 87878 to receive a link to access the portal to register in the program. Click on the register button and enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Date of Birth and Postal Code. For this program, “Returning Customers” are entrants who participated in the 2021 Monster Energy Live Nation, 2021 Monster Energy National Gaming, 2022 Monster Energy Summer Music, or the 2022 Monster Energy All Access programs. Limited to one (1) bonus code and one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry per entrant.
You can also earn one (1) bonus code and one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry when you refer an individual with whom you have a Family Relationship or Personal Relationship (each as defined below) to the Sweepstakes, provided that individual then registers in the program. For these purposes a “Family Relationship” means the relationship between you and the individual to whom you are sending the message is sent if you and the individual to whom you are sending the message are related to one another through a marriage, common-law partnership or any legal parent-child relationship and those individuals have had direct, voluntary, two-way communication; and
A “Personal Relationship” means a relationship between the sender and the referred individual, where those individuals have had direct, voluntary, two-way communication and it would be reasonable to conclude that they have a personal relationship. The GIC Regulations set out a non-exhaustive list of factors that should be used to determine whether there is a personal relationship (e.g. the sharing of interests, experiences, opinions and information evidenced in the communications; the frequency of the communication, etc.).
Upon registration, the referred individual will earn one (1) bonus code and one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry. To obtain this bonus, share the unique referral URL found within "my profile" by logging into the Sweepstakes. The referral URL can be shared with individuals with whom you have a Family Relationship or Personal Relationship if you think they would be interested in learning about this Sweepstakes and would not consider this to be spam. When the individual with whom you have a Family Relationship or Personal Relationship clicks on the unique URL and registers for the Sweepstakes, you will each receive one (1) bonus code and one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry. If you share this unique URL through social channels, please ensure that you are compliant with all applicable Terms of Use. Any share of this unique URL through social channels must include #contest/sweepstakes as part of your post.
Prize Descriptions
From time to time herein, the Prizes may be individually referred to as a “Prize” and collectively the “Prizes”. Prize suppliers are independent parties over which Monster does not exercise any control. Monster is not responsible for the acts or omissions of these suppliers nor does it assume responsibility for any warranty, claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment to any Prize winner.
Each Prize must be accepted as awarded, and may not be assigned, substituted or redeemed for cash value. In case of the unavailability of any Prize, Monster reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or greater value.
Prize Draws
Odds
Requirements of Potential Winner
As a condition of winning and accepting receipt of a Grand Prize, winners must sign a declaration and release (waiver), in the form requested by Monster, confirming compliance with the Sweepstakes Official Rules, acceptance of the prize as awarded, and releasing Monster and all the Sweepstakes Entities.
Privacy
Monster will treat all personal information in accordance with relevant privacy laws. It is the intention of Monster that all personal information provided in connection with the Sweepstakes be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined herein or as permitted in Monster's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
By entering the Sweepstakes and providing their consent, Sweepstakes entrants agree to the use of their personal information for the purposes described herein or in Monster's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Sweepstakes entrants may withdraw this consent at any time by visiting unsubscribe.monsterenergy.com; or by calling 1-866-322-4466 X6585; or writing to Monster Energy Canada Ltd., c/o Monster Energy Company, Attn: Privacy Officer, 1 Monster Way, Corona, CA 92879.
General Rules
By entering the Sweepstakes, the Grand Prize winners agree to sign a Declaration, as described above, indemnifying the Sweepstakes and Promotion Entities. In addition, winners agree to the use of their name, place of residence and image in any publicity carried out by Sponsor without compensation.
By accepting any prize in connection with this Sweepstakes, winners agree to release, remise and forever discharge Sponsor, its parent, all affiliates thereof, and Sweepstakes Entities from any claims, liabilities or damages incurred in connection with the delivery, installation, use and consumption of any Prize.
Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for lost, late, misdirected or incomplete entries, PINs, codes and release documents or for any problems or failures. Sponsor is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of entries in the Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, other epidemics or medical emergencies, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or cause it to not comply with any applicable law having jurisdiction over Sponsor, then, subject to regulatory approval when required, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Sweepstakes without notice.
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who it finds to be in violation of these Official Rules or tampering with the Sweepstakes process. Sponsor reserves the right to refuse an entry from a person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to participate. Any attempt by anyone to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes is in violation of criminal and civil laws and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages or other legal remedy to the fullest extent permitted by law.
All decisions of Sponsor in connection with this Sweepstakes are final and binding in all respects. Each Prize must be accepted as awarded. Each Prize is non-transferable.
All entries become the property of Monster Energy Canada Ltd. and will not be returned.
This Sweepstakes and the terms and conditions contained in these Official Rules, shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and is void where prohibited.
These Official Rules are available at https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/gamer.
For Quebec Residents only: Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the “Régie”) for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of the prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping parties reach a settlement.
For residents of all provinces, excepting Quebec: All disputes, disagreements, controversies, questions or claims arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, with respect to its execution, validity, application, interpretation, performance, breach, termination or enforcement (“Disputes”), shall be (a) resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and (b) shall be determined by a sole Arbitrator (the “Arbitrator”) under the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) (the “Act”). The resolution of Disputes pursuant to this section shall be final and binding upon the parties, and there shall be no appeal therefrom, including, without limitation, any appeal to a court on a question of law, a question of fact or a question of mixed fact and law. In addition: (a) section 7(2) of the Act will not apply to the arbitration; (b) unless the parties otherwise agree, the Arbitrator will be appointed by a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario on the application of any party on notice to all the other parties. No individual shall be appointed as Arbitrator unless they agree in writing to be bound by the provisions of this Article; (c) the arbitration shall take place in the City of Toronto unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties; (d) subject to the Act, the Arbitrator may conduct the arbitration in the manner the Arbitrator considers appropriate; (e) the language to be used in the arbitration shall be English; (f) within seven (7) calendar days after appointment the arbitrator shall set the hearing date, which shall be within ninety (90) calendar days after the filing date of the demand for arbitration unless a later date is required for a good cause shown. The parties agree to a mutual exchange of relevant documents and the taking of up to a maximum of five (5) depositions by each party to last no more than two (2) calendar days in aggregate for each party; (g) the parties desire that any Dispute should be conducted in strict confidence and that there shall be no disclosure to any person of the existence of the Dispute or any aspect of the Dispute except as is necessary for the resolution of the Dispute; and (h) the Arbitrator shall have the right to determine all questions of law and jurisdiction, including questions as to whether a claim is arbitral, and shall have the right to grant legal and equitable relief including injunctive relief and the right to grant permanent and interim injunctive relief, and final and interim damages awards. The Arbitrator shall also have the discretion to award costs, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, reasonable expert's fees and expenses, reasonable witnesses' fees and expenses pre-award and post-award interest and costs of the arbitration.
APPENDIX A: Participating products with Silver Tab Code:
473mL Monster Energy |
473mL Monster Energy Zero Sugar |
473mL Monster Lo Cal |
473mL Monster Assault |
473mL Monster Zero Ultra |
473mL Monster Ultra Gold |
473mL Monster Ultra Violet |
473mL Monster Ultra Blue |
473mL Monster Ultra Red |
473mL Monster Ultra Paradise |
473mL Monster Ultra Rosa |
473mL Monster Ultra Fiesta |
473mL Monster Ultra Sunrise |
473mL Monster Ultra Watermelon |
473mL Monster Papillon Punch |
473mL Monster Khaotic Punch |
473mL Monster Pacific Punch |
473mL Monster Pipeline Punch |
473mL Monster Mango Loco |
473mL Monster Reserve Watermelon |
473mL Monster Reserve Pineapple |
SECTION 2: DLC PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ACQUISITION OF Apex Legends™ GAME (PUBLISHED BY ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.), PERSISTENT INTERNET ACCESS, EA ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTS, AND APPLICABLE PLATFORM ACCOUNT AND PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION (SOLD SEPARATELY) REQUIRED TO REDEEM AND USE THE DLC AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS PROMOTION.
How to Obtain DLC Codes
Number of Silver Tab Codes required: | DLC Promotional Content |
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1 | Rare Skin |
2 | Battle Pass Level |
3 | Battle Pass Level Stat Tracker Set (3 individual Trackers) |
4 | Battle Pass Level |
5 | Battle Pass Level Stat Tracker Set (3 individual Trackers) |
6 | Battle Pass Level |
7 | Battle Pass Level |
8 | Battle Pass Level |
9 | Battle Pass Level |
10 | Battle Pass Level |
If any part of a DLC Code is counterfeited or improperly reproduced, or if the DLC Code comes from other games or promotions (whether operated by Monster or any third-party), or if any part is illegible, mutilated, or tampered with in any way, or if it contains or reflects printing, typographical, mechanical or other errors, the DLC Code will be rejected and will be deemed void and invalid.
How to Redeem DLC Codes
NOTE: Acquisition of the Game is required to redeem and use the DLC obtainable through this Promotion; additional pay subscription services may be required to redeem and use the DLC in the Game’s multiplayer play. The DLC cannot be redeemed nor exchanged for any monetary value. The DLC content may be available for purchase and/or other giveaway(s) separately at any time. The Battle Pass DLC item will give the Participant +1 level at time of redemption; the Battle Pass DLC item is Game season specific and may only be used during the current season of the Game, after this time, the Battle Pass DLC item will not be available in the Game.
Codes and Redemption Code Limits
If a Participant experiences any difficulty with Code redemption, please contact Monster’s Consumer Relations at (855)-488-1212 or [email protected].
NO TRANSFER: Codes cannot be sold, traded, bartered, assigned or transferred to or shared with a third party, auctioned through an online auction site, or otherwise or obtained through any source other than from one of the methods mentioned in these Terms and Conditions. Codes are null and void and will be rejected if not obtained through authorized, legitimate channels.
Code Verification
Limitations of Liability
General Terms
By participating in the Promotion, Participants: (a) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and by the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions by Monster and by the decisions of Monster, which are final and binding in all respects; (b) acknowledge compliance with these Terms and Conditions; (c) agree to comply with any and all applicable federal, provincial and local laws, rules and regulations; and (d) agree to release and hold harmless the Promotion Entities.
The Promotion Entities are not responsible if the Promotion cannot take place, or if any code cannot be redeemed due to delays, interruptions or failures due to acts of God, war, natural disasters, weather, acts or threats of terrorism, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, work stoppages, fire, acts of government, coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, other epidemics or medical emergencies, or other events outside of the reasonable control of the Promotion Entities. If, for any reason, the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promotion Entities, which, in Monster’s sole determination, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, Monster reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Promotion or any part of the Promotion. If the Promotion or any part of the Promotion is terminated or modified prior to the closing date of the Promotion, notice will be posted on https://www.monsterenergy.com/ if time permits. Monster reserves the right to modify and amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time during the Promotion.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms and Conditions will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Monster’s failure to enforce any term of these Terms and Conditions will not constitute a waiver of that provision. Participants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Terms and Conditions. Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Promotion-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on a website and/or the provisions of these Terms and Conditions, the Terms and Conditions shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Monster’s sole and absolute discretion.
The Claw Icon and all MONSTER ENERGY trademarks are owned by Monster Energy Company and/or its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies. Other trademarks appearing are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE: Limits apply. Not compatible with all consoles. Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is not a sponsor of this Sweepstakes. All inquiries regarding the Promotion should be directed to Sponsor and not to EA. Apex Legends ESRB Rating: T for TEEN with blood, violence/users interact, in-game purchases (includes random items). Octane character requires separate purchase/unlock. Visit https://www.esrb.org/ for rating information.
Combined Mini Rules and Legal:
†NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter the Sweepstakes see rule 3. Open to legal residents of Canada, age of majority+. Text GAMING to 87878 to redeem Silver Tab Codes to enter the Sweepstakes and to receive DLC content for use in Apex Legends™. Regular text and data rates apply. Begins on 10/6/22 at 12:01AM ET and ends on 12/31/22 at 11:59PM ET. Sweepstakes draw 1/4/23 at 3:00PM ET. 10 Grand Prizes to be won each a gaming chair (ARV $600). Skill-testing question required. See rule 12 for odds of winning. Buy participating Monster Energy® products between 10/6/2022 to 12/31/22 to receive DLC content. In-game content requires persistent internet access, Apex Legends™ game (available separately), and an EA Account; applicable platform account subscription (sold separately) may be required. Limits apply to DLC Codes. DLC Codes must be redeemed by 3/31/2023. For complete promotion details and official rules visit https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/gamer.
Limits apply. Not compatible with all consoles. This promotion is sponsored by Monster Energy Canada Inc. Electronic Arts Inc. is not a sponsor of this sweepstakes. Apex Legends ESRB Rating: T for TEEN with blood, violence/users interact, in-game purchases (includes random items). Octane character requires separate purchase/unlock. Visit https://www.esrb.org/ for rating information.
Mini mini rules:
†NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter the Sweepstakes see rule 3. Open to legal residents of Canada, age of majority+. Text GAMER to 87878 to redeem Silver Tab Codes to enter the Sweepstakes and to receive DLC content for use in Apex Legends™. Regular text and data rates apply. Begins 10/6/22 at 12:01AM ET and ends 12/31/22 at 11:59PM ET. Draw 1/4/23. 10 Grand Prizes to be won each a gaming chair (ARV $600). Skill-testing question required. See rule 12 for odds of winning. Buy participating products between 10/1/2022 to 12/31/22 to receive DLC content. DLC Codes must be redeemed by 3/31/2023. For complete promotion details and official rules visit https://www.monsterenergyrules.com/gamer.
Limits apply. Not compatible with all consoles. This promotion is sponsored by Monster Energy Canada Inc. Electronic Arts Inc. is not a sponsor of this sweepstakes. Apex Legends ESRB Rating: T for TEEN with blood, violence/users interact, in-game purchases (includes random items). Octane character requires separate purchase/unlock. Visit https://www.esrb.org/ for rating information.