Uber Mumbai Referral Challenge

Official Terms and Conditions

Sponsored by Uber B.V.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS CHALLENGE (DEFINED BELOW) DURING THE CHALLENGE 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 CHALLENGE ENTITIES AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

ENTRY TO THIS CHALLENGE IS FREE. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. ANY PART OR THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE VOID ONLY TO THE EXTENT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

Uber B.V. (“Uber”) is offering the “Uber Referral Challenge” sweepstakes (the “Challenge”). The Challenge is subject to these official rules (the “Official Rules”), and by participating, you (“Participant”) agree to be bound by them and the decisions of Uber, which are final and binding in all respects.

1. Eligibility: The Challenge is open to all persons who are authorized Uber Driver Partners (as defined below) on the Uber technology platform (the “Uber Platform”) in the city of Mumbai during the Challenge Period. 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 and each of their affiliated companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, webmasters and any company involved in the creation, design, execution, production, or fulfillment of the Challenge (the “Challenge Entities”) are not eligible to enter the Challenge.
2. How To Participate: All times referred to in these Official Rules is to Mumbai time. The Challenge begins at 12:00 a.m. on June 8, 2015 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on July 12, 2015 (the “Challenge Period”). Here is what you must do to participate in the Challenge:
3. Sign Up: To participate, you must be an authorized Uber driver-partner, in good standing with all required licenses, authorizations and approvals as designated by Uber from time-to-time (“Driver Partner”), which includes, without limitation, that you have (i) agreed to and executed the Uber Software License and Online Services Agreement, (for the avoidance of doubt this is the agreement that you have agreed to enter into prior to registering as a driver-partner on the Uber Platform); (ii) satisfactorily completed a background check determined by Uber; and (iii) agreed to the Uber privacy policy. The Challenge is open only to Uber Driver Partners active on the Uber GO, UberX, UberBLACK and UberINTERCITY product lines (“Uber Product Lines”) in the city of Mumbai during the Challenge Period.
4. Refer: In order to participate you must refer new authorized Uber driver partners (each, a “Referral” and collectively the “Referrals”), via this IVR phone number: +91 022-30987998. The prompts will guide you how to submit a qualified referral. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to disqualification of your referral entry. In order to qualify as a “Referral,” the referred individual must (i) not be or have previously been an authorized Uber Driver Partner, (ii) become a Driver Partner, in good standing with all required licenses, authorizations and approvals designated by Uber from time-to-time (which requires, without limitation, that the individual agree to and execute the Uber Software License and Online Services Agreement, satisfactorily complete a background check determined by Uber, and agree to the Uber privacy policy), and (iii) complete a minimum of one (1) trip on the Uber Product Lines in the city of Mumbai during the Challenge Period.

Uber’s system is the official timekeeping device for entry in the Challenge. To qualify for the Challenge, all Referral trips must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the Challenge Period. There is no limit to the number of Referrals each participating Uber partner-driver may accumulate.

All participants are required to provide complete and truthful information. Any Referrals based on information that is incomplete, illegible, corrupted, false, lost, late or misdirected, deceptive, fraudulent or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules may be disqualified from the Challenge at Uber’s sole and absolute discretion. Any Referral submitted by persons who do not meet the eligibility requirements shall be void. The use of any scripts, computer programs, robotic repetitive, macro, automatic, programmed or similar automated participating methods or agents to submit Referrals will void all Referrals submitted by that person or that person’s agents. Uber will disqualify from the Challenge any Referral from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements. All Referrals submitted in compliance with these Official Rules and not disqualified or void are considered “eligible entries” and will be credited to the referring Partner Driver in conformance with these Official Rules.

By participating in the Challenge, Participant: (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; (c) agrees to comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; and (d) acknowledges that he or she has read and fully understood the Official Rules. Winning the Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules.

3. Prizes: (a) one (1) Grand Prize (the “Grand Prize”) is available and will be awarded to the respective Winner (defined below) of the Challenge. The Grand Prize consists of a 2015 Maruti Suzuki Ritz (worth approximately: Rs.518,000).; and (b) ten (10) cash prizes (“Cash Prize”) are available of Rs. 20,000 each with a total aggregate value of Cash Prizes being Rs.718,000 (the Grand Prize together with the Cash Prize, the “Prize”).

If for any reason the relevant Prize, or any part of the Prize, is unavailable for any reason, Uber reserves the right, subject to its sole discretion and applicable law, to award a substitute prize, or portion of prize, of comparable or greater value as set forth in these Official Rules. No substitution, transfer, assignment or cash equivalent of the Grand Prize, or any portion thereof, is permitted by the Winner. Uber and the Challenge Entities shall have no responsibility or obligation to a Winner who is unable or unavailable to, or who does not for any reason, accept or utilize the relevant Prize. In the event a potential Winner cannot accept the relevant Prize, an alternate Winner will be determined among Driver Partners with eligible entries on the same basis as the potential Winner was determined. All costs and expenses not specifically listed above as part of the relevant Prize are solely Winner’s responsibility, including, but not limited to, tax, license, registration, insurance and any all other costs and expenses. The relevant Prize is provided “as is”. With respect to the Grand Prize, the Grand Prize shall be delivered to the relevant Winner directly by the dealership, FortPoint Automotive, and no warranties, representations or undertakings whatsoever of any nature is given or shall be deemed to be given by Uber in respect of the Grand Prize and all Participants hereby acknowledge and agree to this. Participants acknowledge that neither Uber nor the Challenge Entities have made nor are in any manner responsible for, or liable for, any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the relevant Prize, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.

The value of the relevant Prize may be taxable to the Winner as income. To the extent necessary, Uber shall issue any tax authority documents or forms required in the name of the Winner for the actual value of the relevant Prize awarded. All Indian national, provincial and local tax liability, and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance or use of the relevant Prize not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the Winner’s responsibility (regardless of whether the relevant Prize, in whole or in part, is used).

4. Winner Selection and Notification: Each “Winner” will be chosen based on the number of eligible entries received. Each Uber Driver Partner will receive one (1) entry for each qualified Referral such Driver Partner makes during the Challenge Period. There is no limit on how many entries each Uber Driver Partner may receive during the Challenge Period. On a date to be determined by Uber (but in no event later than seven (7) days after the end of the Challenge Period, each “Winner” of the Challenge will be randomly selected from the total number of eligible entries. Uber will notify the Winner within two (2) business days of the drawing by email (at the email address provided by the Winner) or by phone (at the phone number provided by the Winner). Additionally, Uber and the Challenge Entities reserve the right to make a public announcement announcing each Winner through the Uber app or in any manner that they deem appropriate. If any Winner of a Prize cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been exerted and/or fails to respond to confirm his/her email address within five (5) business days from when the initial notification email is sent, or the relevant Prize or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the Winner forfeits the Prize and an alternate Winner may be selected by Uber among remaining Driver Partners with eligible entries. If the alternate Winner does not comply with these Official Rules or is otherwise unable to accept the relevant Prize, such Prize shall be forfeited and another alternate Winner will be selected by Uber among Driver Partners with eligible entries. This Winner selection and notification process shall be continued until a Winner for each Prize is confirmed.
5. Winner Verification: The Winner of any Prize (or any alternate Winner if one must be selected) is not official and shall not be confirmed as the Winner until he/she has completed, signed and returned documentation required by Uber — which may include an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability, (except where prohibited) publicity release form, and any tax form or documentation required by any tax authority, and the eligibility of the potential Winner has been verified. Forms must be received within five (5) days after notification of winning. If such Winner (or any alternate Winner) does not complete all forms necessary within the time given and/or in the event of non-compliance by a Winner (or alternate Winner), such Winner (or alternate Winner) shall be disqualified and shall forfeit the prize, and all privileges otherwise due as a Winner shall be terminated and an alternate Winner will be determined as provided herein.

Provided that the Winner is in compliance with these Official Rules and after having successfully proven eligibility, the relevant Winner will be officially confirmed as the Winner of the relevant Prize. Uber expressly reserves the right to delay the announcement of the Winner for any reason it deems necessary. In addition, Uber reserves the right to select an alternate Winner in the event that any Winner fails to comply with these Official Rules.

6. Liability Release and Indemnity: Each Prize is offered and provided “as is” and no warranties, representations or undertakings whatsoever of any nature is given or shall be deemed to be given by Uber in respect of the Grand Prize and all Participants hereby acknowledge and agree to this. By participating in the Challenge, each Winner acknowledges that Uber and/or the Challenge Entities have not and will not obtain or provide automotive or other insurance of any kind relating to the Prize and that such Winner will be responsible for obtaining and paying for any form of insurance relating to the relevant Prize required by law or that the such Winner otherwise deems appropriate. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, In no event will Uber be liable to ANY PARTICIPANT 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 PARTICIPANT’s participation in the CHALLENGE, 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 CHALLENGE entities HAVE been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

By entering the Challenge, each Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Uber and any other Challenge 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 Challenge, (ii) without limitation, death, or property damage, arising directly or indirectly from the acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the relevant Prize, (iii) defamation, violation of publicity rights, or invasion of privacy in connection with the Challenge or acceptance and use or the relevant Prize, and (iv) copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or any other intellectual property-related cause of action arising from or related to the Challenge, the relevant Prize, or Uber’s advertising and marketing related to the Challenge, Participants or the relevant Winner, in all cases, including but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Challenge; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone, or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Challenge or the processing of referrals; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property (including to any computer systems resulting from participation in or accessing or downloading information in connection with the Challenge), which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Participant’s participation in the Challenge or receipt or use of any Prize. Participant assumes all liability for an injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in the Challenge, or the acceptance, receipt, or use of the relevant Prize or any Prize component. Participant further agrees that in any cause of action, Uber and/or the Challenge Entities’ liability will be limited to the value of the relevant Prize, and in no event shall the Challenge Entities be liable for attorney’s fees.

Uber and the Challenge Entities assume no responsibility for and will disqualify referrals 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 Challenge, or by any human, mechanical or electronic error that may occur in the processing of the entries in the Challenge, or other errors appearing within the Official Rules or in the Challenge related advertisements. Uber and the Challenge Entities assume no responsibility for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Challenge, errors in processing entries, identifying the Winner, in the announcement of the Prize and Winner, the delivery of the Prize, any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer systems, online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail 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 Participant’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 Challenge. Use of any device to automate or subvert entry is prohibited and any referrals 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 administrative process or the operation of the Challenge; (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 Winner, Uber or the Challenge Entities into disgrace; (iv) to have provided inaccurate information on any legal documents submitted in connection with the Challenge; or (v) to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS A WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS A WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

7. Grant of Rights. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Challenge and/or winning the Prize, Participant irrevocably consents to the use of his or her name, image, photograph, likeness, biographical information, entry, statements attributed to Participant (if true) and any video footage related to the Prize, for all Challenge 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 Challenge Entities putting his or her name on a winner’s list. Please note that Uber may not acknowledge or return any entries.
8. General Terms. The Challenge Entities are not responsible if the Challenge cannot take place, or if the relevant Prize 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 Challenge Entities. If, for any reason the Challenge is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, change of applicable law or regulation, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Challenge Entities, which, in Uber’s sole determination, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Challenge, Uber reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Challenge or any part of the Challenge. If the Challenge or any part of the Challenge is terminated or modified prior to the closing of the Challenge 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 Challenge Period for clarification purposes.

ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CHALLENGE 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. Participant 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 Challenge–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 Participants and collected by Uber in connection with Participant’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 Privacy Policy available at: https://www.uber.com/legal/privacy/. By participating in the Challenge, Participant hereby agrees that Uber may collect and use his or her personal information submitted in connection with the Challenge, and acknowledges that he or she has read and accepted the Uber Privacy Policy. Among other things, the information Participants provide may be used for sending Participants company updates and announcements about Uber and its products and/or services.

10. Binding Arbitration: Except where prohibited by law, Participant agrees that: (1) ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CHALLENGE OR ANY PRIZE 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 Challenge or any prize awarded shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the International Court of Arbitration (“ICC”) in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the ICC (the “Rules”) then in effect; (3) any arbitration shall be heard by one arbitrator to be selected in accordance with the Rules, in Amsterdam, Netherlands; (4) unless both Participant 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; (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; and (7) such proceedings shall be conducted in the English language SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Governing Law: All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Participant and Uber in connection with the Challenge, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Netherlands without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws rules (whether of Netherlands or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Netherlands.

13. Sponsored and Administered by: This Challenge is sponsored and administered by Uber B.V., Vijzelstraat 68,1017 HL Amsterdam, The Netherlands. All costs involved in conducting the Challenge (including the cost of the Prize), are sponsored and administered by Uber and/or its affiliates, and no such costs will be passed on to the Participant in any way including by way of additional commission or service charge.