OFFICIAL RULES FOR UBER CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES FOR UBER CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES
Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) will conduct all Uber contests and sweepstakes (each, a
“Contest” or a “Sweepstakes”) 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.
NO PURCHASE 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
RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED BY
1. Eligibility: Unless otherwise specified, all Contests and Sweepstakes are open only to
persons (i) who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry and are legal
residents of the United States of America only, with a valid Social Security number and
who reside in an Uber operating area; and (ii) who have an active e-mail account and
Internet access prior to the beginning of the Contest or Sweepstakes Period. VOID
WHERE PROHIBITED. 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 Contest or Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Contest or
Sweepstakes Entities”) are not eligible to enter.
2. How To Enter: The Contest or Sweepstakes will begin and end at the times specified
by Uber (the “Contest or Sweepstakes Period”). Entry methods for Contests and
Sweepstakes will be specified by Sponsor and all entries must be received during the
Contest or Sweepstakes Period. Uber’s computer is the official timekeeping device for
entry in the Sweepstakes. Normal time rates, if any, charged by the Entrants’ Internet
service or mobile provider will apply.
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 Contest or Sweepstakes 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 entries submitted in compliance with these
Official Rules and not disqualified or void are considered “Eligible Entries.” All entries
are the property of Uber.
By entering the Contest or Sweepstakes, 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 federal, state
and local laws, rules and regulations. Winning the Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all
requirements set forth in these Official Rules.
3. Prize: Contest and Sweepstakes prizes will be as specified by Uber (the “Prize”).
The total approximate total retail value of the Prize(s) is as specified by Uber. From time
to time during the Contest or Sweepstakes, Uber may in its sole discretion award bonus
Prizes to Entrants.
If for any reason the Prizes, or any part of a Prize, is unavailable or a Prize or related
event is delayed, cancelled or postponed, or for any other reason, Uber reserves the right
to modify the Contest or Sweepstakes in its sole discretion and 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 Prize, or any portion thereof,
is permitted by the Winner. Uber and the Contest or Sweepstakes 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 a Prize. In the event a potential Winner cannot accept the
Prize, an alternate Winner will be randomly drawn from all remaining Eligible Entries.
All costs and expenses not specifically listed above as part of the Prize are solely
Winner’s responsibility. Winner agrees to comply with any additional terms and
conditions applicable for attending the Event. The Prizes are provided “as is”. Entrants
acknowledge that Uber and the Contest or Sweepstakes 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 Prizes, including any implied warranty
of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose. Any prizes pictured in advertising
and other Contest Sweepstakes materials are for illustrative purposes only.
The value of the Prize will be taxable to the Winner as income. All U.S. federal, state
and local tax liability, and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance or use
of the Prize not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the Winner’s
responsibility (regardless of whether the prize, in whole or in part, is used).
4. Winner Selection and Notification: The “Winner” of the Contest or Sweepstakes
will be determined according to the method specified by Uber at Uber’s sole and
exclusive discretion.
For Contests, Uber’s appointed judges (“Judges”) will select the winner of the Prize by
applying the judging criteria as specified by Uber (collectively, “Criteria”). The Winner
will be selected based on the Criteria. The decisions of the Judges will be final on all
matters relating to the judging.
The Prize will be awarded to the authorized account holder of the email address
submitted with the entry regardless of the individual who submitted the winning entry.
The authorized account holder is the person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an
Internet service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail
addresses or the domain names associated with e-mail addresses. The Winner will be
notified within seven (7) days (or such other time specified by Uber) following the earlier
of the selection of the Winner or the end of the Contest or Sweepstakes Period by email
(at the email address provided with the entry), by phone (at the phone number provided
with the entry), or such other method specified by Uber, and will be required to confirm
his/her email address and/or phone number.
Additionally, Uber and the Contest or Sweepstakes Entities reserve the right to make a
public announcement, announcing the Winner 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 the Winner 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 Winner forfeits the Prize, and an alternate Winner will be
selected. If the alternate Winner does not comply with these Official Rules or is
otherwise unable to accept the Prize, the Prize is forfeited and another alternate Winner
will be selected. This Winner selection and notification process shall be continued until a
Winner is confirmed. If the Prize or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the
Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner will be selected.
5. Winner Verification: The Winner may be required to prove eligibility, including,
without limitation, proof of age, residence, and identity, which may include submitting a
copy of a driver’s license, passport or similar government issued identification within two
(2) hours after being notified of being a potential Winner.
The Winner (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 a completed IRS W-9
form (if required), and the eligibility of the potential Winner has been verified. Forms
must be received within two (2) hours after notification of winning. If the Winner (or
any alternate Winner) does not complete all forms necessary within the time given and/or
in the event of non-compliance by the 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 chosen in
a random drawing from among all of the remaining Eligible Entries. All guests in
attendance with a Winner must also execute all applicable documents prior to any
participation or such guest(s) will not be permitted to participate.
Provided that the Winner is in compliance with the Official Rules and after having
successfully proven eligibility, the Winner will be officially confirmed as the Winner.
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: THE PRIZE IS OFFERED AND PROVIDED
“AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE BY UBER OR ANY CONTEST
OR SWEEPSTAKES ENTITY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT
WILL UBER OR ANY CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES 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 CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES, 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 CONTEST OR
SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF
LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
By entering the Contest or Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless, Uber and any other Contest or Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes, (ii) without limitation, death, or property
damage, arising directly or indirectly from the acceptance, possession, misuse or use of
the Prize, (iii) defamation, violation of publicity rights, or invasion of privacy in
connection with the Contest Sweepstakes or acceptance and use or the Prize, and (iv)
copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or any other intellectual property-related
cause of action arising from or related to the Contest or Sweepstakes, the Prize, or Uber’s
advertising and marketing related to the Contest or Sweepstakes, Entrants or the
Winner, in all cases, including but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in
the Contest or Sweepstakes; (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 Contest Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes), which may be
caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Entrant’s participation in the
Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize (including, without limitation, any travel or
Uber trips or rides taken by Entrant in connection with using the Prize). Entrant assumes
all liability for an injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in
the Contest or Sweepstakes, or the acceptance, receipt, or use of the Prize or any Prize
component. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, Uber and/or the Contest or
Sweepstakes Entities’ liability will be limited to the value of the Prize, and in no event
shall the Contest or Sweepstakes Entities be liable for attorney’s fees.
Uber and the Contest or Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes, or by any human, mechanical or electronic error
that may occur in the processing of the entries in the Contest or Sweepstakes, or other
errors appearing within the Official Rules or in the Contest or Sweepstakes related
advertisements. Uber and the Contest or Sweepstakes Entities assume no responsibility
for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the
Contest or Sweepstakes, 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 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 Contest or Sweepstakes. 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 Contest or Sweepstakes; (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 Contest or
Sweepstakes Entities into disgrace; (iv) to have provided inaccurate information on any
legal documents submitted in connection with the Contest or Sweepstakes; or (v) to be
acting in violation of these Official Rules. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL
RULES BY A WINNER WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION
AS A WINNER OF THE CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES
AS A WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
7. Grant of Rights. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Contest or
Sweepstakes and/or winning the Prize, Entrant irrevocably consents to the use of his or
her name, image, photograph, likeness, biographical information, entry, statements
attributed to Entrant (if true) and any video footage related to the Prize, for all Contest or
Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible if the
Contest or Sweepstakes cannot take place, or if the 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 Contest or
Sweepstakes Entities. If, for any reason the Contest or Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes Entities, which, in Uber’s
sole determination, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or
proper conduct of the Contest or Sweepstakes, Uber reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest or Sweepstakes or any
part of the Contest or Sweepstakes. If the Contest or Sweepstakes or any part of the
Contest or Sweepstakes is terminated or modified prior to the closing of the Contest or
Sweepstakes 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 Contest or Sweepstakes
Period for clarification purposes.
ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR
UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST OR
SWEEPSTAKES 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 Sweepstakes–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 Contest or Sweepstakes, 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
CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES 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 Contest or
Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered
by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (the
“AAA Rules”) then in effect; (3) any arbitration shall be heard by one arbitrator to be
selected in accordance with the AAA Rules, in San Francisco County, California; (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. 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 Entrant and Uber in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the California law without giving effect to any choice of
law or conflict of laws rules (whether of California or any other jurisdiction), which
would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than California.
12. Accessibility of Official Rules: A copy of the Official Rules is available via
www.uber.com. Where required by law, Uber will provide the name of Winner(s) of a
Contest or Sweepstakes to those who request it. For the name of a Winner: (i) send a self-
addressed, stamped envelope postmarked to Uber Technologies, Inc., 1455 Market Street,
Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103, Attn: Contracts – Winner List; and (ii) write the
name of the Contest or Sweepstakes on the lower left hand corner of the envelope. All
requests for the name of the Winner must be received within two (2) weeks of the end of
the Contest or Sweepstakes Period.
13. Sponsored and Administered by: Contests or Sweepstakes subject to these Official
Rules are sponsored and administered by Uber Technologies, Inc., 1455 Market Street,
Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103.