Official Rules for Uber Events
OFFICIAL RULES FOR UBER EVENTS
Uber B.V. (“Uber”) will conduct the Uber event (the “Event”) substantially as described in
these rules. By entering or participating, each entrant or participant (“Entrant”) agrees to
these official rules (the “Official Rules”) and the decisions of Uber, which are final and
binding in all respects.
1. Eligibility: Unless otherwise specified, the Event is open only to persons (i) who are
eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry; (ii) who have an active email
account and Internet access prior to the beginning of the Event Period; and (iii) who is
registered as a rider on the Uber platform. Employees, officers and representatives, and
the immediate family members of such employees, officers and representatives
(i.e., parent, spouse, 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 Uber or its affiliated companies, parent companies,
subsidiaries, participating promotional partners, Uber partners and their drivers,
advertising and promotion agencies, webmasters and any company involved in the
creation, design, execution, production, or fulfillment of the Event (collectively, the “Event
Entities”) are not eligible to enter.
2. How To Enter: The Event will begin at 12.01 a.m. on 16 March 2016 and end at
11.59 p.m. on 18 March 2016 (the “Event Period”). The Event can be entered into by
entering the promotional code “mrporterHK” in the Uber mobile application and meeting
the Criteria (as defined below). Uber’s computer is the official timekeeping device for
entry in the Event.
When submitting an entry, Entrant is required to provide complete and truthful
information. Entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted, false, lost, late or
misdirected, deceptive or otherwise not in compliance with the Official Rules may be
disqualified from the Event at Uber’s sole and absolute discretion. Entries submitted by
persons who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with
respect to age and residence) are void. The use of any scripts, computer programs,
robotic repetitive, macro, automatic, programmed or similar automated entry methods or
agents to submit entries will void all entries submitted by that person or that person’s
agents. Uber will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility
requirements. All Entrants who are not disqualified are considered “Eligible Entrants”.
By entering the Event, Entrant: (a) agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by the
interpretation of these Official Rules by Uber and by the decisions of Uber, which are final
and binding in all respects; (b) acknowledges compliance with these Official Rules; and
(c) agrees to comply with any and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Getting the
Gift is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules.
3. Gifts: The gifts to be provided to the Successful Riders of the Event will consist of
five (5) identical packages (each, a “Gift”, and collectively, the “Gifts”), with one (1)
package to be gifted to one (1) Successful Rider (and there being five (5) Successful
Riders). Each package shall include: (a) one (1) double pass to Art Basel Hong Kong
2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 2426 March 2016 (the
“Event”) which such double pass shall grant two (2) people entry into the Event on 25
March 2016 (for one day only); (b) one (1) GBP 500 Mr. Porter cash voucher which may
be redeemed for the purchase of goods on the Mr. Porter website (www.mrporter.com)
and which such voucher shall expire on 30 April 2016; (c) one (1) Wallpaper City Guide
Box set; (d) HKD 300 Uber credits credited into the Uber account of the Successful
Rider; and (e) one (1) pack of Uber branded items, including a selfie lens, bottle opener,
cap, sunglasses and phone charger. The approximate total retail value of the Gifts (in
aggregate) is approximately HKD 34,000 or as otherwise specified by Uber.
If for any reason any of the Gifts, or any part thereof, is unavailable or any part of a Gift
or related event is delayed, cancelled or postponed, or for any other reason, Uber
reserves the right to modify the Event in its sole discretion and award a substitute gift, or
portion of gift, of comparable or greater value as set forth in these Official Rules. No
substitution, transfer, assignment or cash equivalent of the Gift, or any portion thereof, is
permitted by the Successful Rider. Uber and the Event Entities shall have no
responsibility or obligation to a Successful Rider who is unable or unavailable to, or who
does not for any reason, accept or utilize the Gift or any part thereof. In the event a
potential Successful Rider cannot accept the Gift or any part thereof, Uber will decide
who will be awarded with the Gift. All costs and expenses not specifically listed above as
part of the Gift are solely the Successful Rider’s responsibility. Successful Riders agree
to comply with any additional terms and conditions applicable for attending the Event.
Each of the Gifts is provided “as is”. Entrants acknowledge that Uber and the Event
Entities have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty,
representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Gifts,
including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.
The value of the Gift will be taxable to the Successful Rider as income. All tax liability,
and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance or use of the Gift not
specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely within the Successful Rider’s
responsibility (regardless of whether the gift, in whole or in part, is used).
4. Successful Rider Selection and Notification: The Successful Riders of the Event
will be determined according to the method specified by Uber at Uber’s sole and
exclusive discretion.
Uber’s appointed judges (“Judges”) will select the Successul Riders by applying the
judging criteria as specified by Uber (collectively, “Criteria”).The Successful Riders will be
selected based on the Criteria. The decisions of the Judges will be final on all matters
relating to the judging.
Each of the Gifts will be awarded to the authorized account holder of the email address
registered on the Uber rider account in which the promotional code was entered. The
authorized account holder is the person who is assigned to the email address by an
Internet service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning email
addresses or the domain names associated with email addresses. The Successful
Riders will be notified on 19 March 2016 by email (at the email address registered on the
Uber platform), by phone (at the phone number registered on the Uber platform), or such
other method specified by Uber, and will be required to confirm their email addresses
and/or phone numbers.
Additionally, Uber and the Event Entities reserve the right to make a public
announcement, announcing the Successful Riders on either the Uber website, through
the Uber app, or in any manner (including, without limitation, social media (e.g.,
Facebook, Twitter)), which they deem appropriate. If a Successul Rider cannot be
reached after a reasonable effort has been exerted and/or fails to respond to confirm
his/her email address within one (1) day (or such other time specified by Uber) from
when the initial notification email is sent, the Successful Rider forfeits its Gift, and an
alternate Successful Rider will be selected. If the alternate Successful Rider does not
comply with these Official Rules or is otherwise unable to accept the Gift, the Gift is
forfeited and another alternate Successful Rider will be selected. This Successul Rider
selection and notification process shall be continued until a Successful Rider is
confirmed. If a Gift or a gift notification is returned as undeliverable, the Gift will be
forfeited and an alternate Successul Rider will be selected.
5. Successful Rider Verification: Uber may, in its sole discretion, require the
Successful Riders to prove eligibility and verify his or her identity.
If a Successul Rider (or any Successful Riders) is unable to prove eligbility within the
time given and/or in the event of noncompliance by a Successful Rider (or alternate
Successful Rider), such Successful Rider (or alternate Successful Rider) shall be
disqualified and shall forfeit its gift, and all privileges otherwise due as a Successful Rider
shall be terminated and an alternate Successful Rider will be chosen in a random
drawing from among all of the remaining Eligible Entrants.
Provided that the Successful Riders are in compliance with the Official Rules and after
having successfully proven eligibility, the Successful Riders will be officially confirmed as
the Successful Riders. Uber expressly reserves the right to delay the announcement of
the Successful Riders for any reason it deems necessary. In addition, Uber reserves the
right to select an alternate Successful Rider in the event that any Successful Rider fails to
comply with these Official Rules.
6. Liability Release and Indemnity: NOTHING IN THIS CLAUSE SHALL LIMIT OR
EXCLUDE UBER’S LIABILITY FOR (1) DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY
ITS NEGLIGENCE; OR (2) FRAUD OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
SUBJECT TO THE LAST SENTENCE, EACH OF THE GIFTS IS OFFERED AND
PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE BY UBER OR ANY
EVENT ENTITY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL UBER OR ANY
EVENT ENTITY BE LIABLE TO ENTRANT FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES
FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT UBER
AND/OR OTHER EVENT ENTITIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.
By entering the Event, Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Uber and
any other Event Entities from any and all liability, for any claims, damages, injuries or
losses of any kind, and to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding
arising out of, in connection with, or relating to, (i) participation in the Event, (ii) without
limitation, property damage, arising directly or indirectly from the acceptance,
possession, misuse or use of the Gift, (iii) defamation, violation of publicity rights, or
invasion of privacy in connection with the Event or acceptance and use or the Gift, and
(iv) copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or any other intellectual property-
related cause of action arising from or related to the Event, the Gifts, or Uber’s
advertising and marketing related to the Event, Entrants or the Successful Rider, in all
cases, including but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Event; (b)
technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone, or network lines;
(c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postagedue, misdirected or undeliverable mail; (e) errors
in the administration of the Event or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to
persons or property (including to any computer or mobile device systems resulting from
participation in or accessing or downloading information in connection with the Event),
which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Entrant’s receipt or
use of any gift (including, without limitation, any travel or Uber trips or rides taken by
Entrant in connection with using the Gift). Entrant assumes all liability for an injury or
damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in the Event, or the
acceptance, receipt, or use of the Gift or any Gift component. Entrant further agrees that
in any cause of action, Uber and/or the Event Entities’ liability will be limited to the value
of the Gift, and in no event shall the Event Entities be liable for attorney’s fees. The
indemnity in this clause shall be capped at HK$500,000.
Uber and the Event Entities assume no responsibility for and will disqualify entries that
are: stolen, late, lost, illegible, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, altered, tampered with,
unauthorized, fraudulent, damaged, destroyed, delayed, misdirected, not delivered, not
received, or that have incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by any of
the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Event, or by any human,
mechanical or electronic error that may occur in the processing of the entries in the
Event, or other errors appearing within the Official Rules or in the Event related
advertisements. Uber and the Event Entities assume no responsibility for any
typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Event, errors
in processing entries, identifying the Successful Riders, in the announcement of the Gifts
and Successful Riders, the delivery of the Gifts, any problems or technical malfunction of
any telephone network or lines, computer systems, online systems, servers or providers,
computer equipment, software, failure of any email or players on account of technical
problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or on any web site including uber.com, or
any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to Entrant’s or
any other person’s computer system/software related to or resulting from participation in,
uploading any materials or downloading any materials in the Event. Use of any device to
automate or subvert entry is prohibited and any entries received by such means will be
void. Uber reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any person it suspects or
finds (i) to have tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Event; (ii) to be
acting in a disruptive manner, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any
other person; (iii) to display behavior that will bring such Successful Rider, Uber or the
Event Entities into disgrace; (iv) to have provided inaccurate information on any legal
documents submitted in connection with the Event; or (v) to be acting in violation of these
Official Rules. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY A SUCCESSFUL
RIDER WILL RESULT IN SUCH SUCCESSFUL RIDER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS A
SUCCESSFUL RIDER OF THE EVENT AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS A SUCCESSFUL
RIDER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
7. Grant of Rights. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Event and/or
winning the Gift, Entrant irrevocably consents to the use of his or her name, image,
photograph, likeness, entry, statements attributed to Entrant (if true) and any video
footage related to the Gift, for all Event Entities’ advertising, promotional or other
commercial purposes in all media now or hereafter known, worldwide and in perpetuity
without additional compensation and additionally consents to the Event Entities putting
his or her name on a Successul Riders’ list. Please note that Uber may not acknowledge
or return any entries.
8. General Terms. The Event Entities are not responsible if the Event cannot take
place, or if the Gifts cannot be awarded 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, or other events outside of the
reasonable control of the Event Entities. If, for any reason the Event is not capable of
running as planned, including, without limitation, due to infection by computer virus, bugs,
tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes
beyond the reasonable control of the Event Entities, which, in Uber’s sole determination,
corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the
Event, Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or
suspend the Event or any part of the Event. If the Event or any part of the Event is
terminated or modified prior to the closing of the Event Period, notice will be posted on
uber.com. Uber reserves the right to modify and amend these Official Rules from time to
time during the Event Period for clarification purposes.
ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE
THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE EVENT MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, UBER
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision of the
Official Rules 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. Uber’s failure to enforce any
term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that term or any other provision
of these Official Rules. Entrant agrees to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these
Official Rules. Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed
to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of these Official Rules or any provision
hereof. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other
statements contained in the related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on a website
and/or the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail,
govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Uber’s sole and absolute
discretion.
9. Privacy: All information submitted by Entrants and collected by Uber in connection
with Entrant’s entry will be subject to and will be treated in a manner consistent with
Uber’s web site Terms and Conditions accessible at: https://www.uber.com/legal/terms/
and Uber’s User Privacy Policy available at: https://www.uber.com/legal/privacy. By
participating in the Event, Entrant hereby agrees that Uber may collect and use his or her
personal information submitted with the entry, and acknowledges that he or she has read
and accepted the Uber User Privacy Policy. Among other things, the information
Entrants provide may be used for sending Entrants company updates and
announcements about Uber and its products and/or services.
10. Binding Arbitration: Except where prohibited by law, Entrant agrees that: (1) ANY
DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE
EVENT OR ANY GIFT AWARDED SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT
RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (2) any dispute, controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to the Event or any gift awarded shall be resolved by binding
arbitration administered by the International Court of Arbitration (“ICC”) in accordance
with the ICC Rules of Arbitration then in effect (“Rules”); (3) any arbitration shall be heard
by one arbitrator to be selected in accordance with the Rules; (4) unless both Entrant and
Uber agree in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims,
and may not otherwise preside over any form of class or representative proceeding; (5)
judgment upon any award rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof; and (6) any award or judgment shall be subject to all limitations and releases set
forth in these Official Rules and be limited to actual out of pocket damages, and shall not,
in any event, include any punitive, exemplary, consequential or incidental damages,
attorney’s fees or costs of bringing a claim, or any injunctive or other equitable relief.
11. Governing Law: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity,
interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of
the Entrant and Uber in connection with the Event, shall be governed by, and construed
in accordance with, the laws of the Netherlands.
12. Accessibility of Official Rules: A copy of the Official Rules is available via
newsroom.uber.com/hongkong. Where required by law, Uber will provide the name of
the Successful Riders of the Event to those who request it.
13. Sponsored and Administered by: Events subject to these Official Rules are
sponsored and administered by Uber B.V., Vijzelstraat 6878, 4th Floor, 1017 HL,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.