FINDING PLAKATA SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES

1. CONTEST PERIOD:

The Finding Plakata Scavenger Hunt Contest (“Contest”) begins on April 29, 2024 at 10:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) and ends on May 3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST (“Contest Period”).

2. ELIGIBILITY:

The Contest is open to all legal residents of Canada, excluding the province of Quebec, who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence at the time of entry.  Employees, officers, directors, representatives or agents, as well as those with whom such persons reside, whether related or not, and members of the immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) of Sony Interactive Entertainment Canada Inc. (“Sponsor”), its advertising/promotion/web design agencies, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration, or fulfillment of the Contest, and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates (collectively, the “Contest Parties”) are not eligible to enter or win.

3. HOW TO ENTER AND WIN:

No purchase necessary to enter or participate in the Contest.  On each designated day of the Contest Period, there will be one (1) active scavenger hunt from 10:01 a.m. EST until 3:00 p.m. EST (“Scavenger Hunt Period”). At the beginning and throughout each Scavenger Hunt Period, Sponsor will post stories to its Instagram (@PlayStationCA) and/or Facebook (@PlayStationCanada) accounts with clues on where to find the location of the daily Prize (each a “Prize Location”).

The first participant to arrive at the Prize Location and say the phrase, “Unlock the Plakata” to Sponsor’s designated representative wearing a “Plakata” branded shirt will be deemed an eligible Prize winner (“Prize Winner”). If there is a tie or dispute regarding which participant is the Prize Winner, Sponsor’s designated representative is entitled to determine the Prize Winner on whatever grounds they deem appropriate, including by way of a coin toss. The Sponsor’s determination of the Prize Winner will be final.

To participate in this Contest, entrants must have a valid Facebook or Instagram account. Entrants who do not have a Facebook or Instagram account can visit facebook.com or instagram.com (each a “Website”) and follow the instructions provided to register for a free account.  Entrants who wish to participate should follow or like PlayStation Canada on Facebook and/or Instagram and enable post and story notifications to stay up to date on the Contest developments.  Entrants may participate in one or more Scavenger Hunt Periods but may only win once.

4. PRIZES: 

Five (5) prizes are available to be won in the Contest (each a “Prize”). The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Prize is one hundred fifty Canadian dollars (CAD$150.00). Each Prize consists of:

• One (1) limited edition MLB® The Show™ 24 Presto Card featuring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and pre-loaded with $150.00.

Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable, assignable, or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion).  No substitution except at Sponsor’s option.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute a prize or any prize component with a prize or component of equal or greater value without liability. Limit one prize per entrant/participant during Contest.

5. WINNER CONFIRMATION:

Prior to being declared a confirmed winner of a prize, a Prize Winner must correctly answer, unaided, an arithmetical, time-limited, skill testing question, to be administered at the Prize Location. Eligible winners will also be required to sign and submit the Sponsor’s declaration and release, which (among other things): (a) confirms compliance with these Official Rules; (b) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize as awarded; and (c) releases the Contest Parties and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, his/her participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize. If an eligible winner: (a) fails to submit the properly executed Contest documents, (b) cannot accept the Prize for any reason and/or (c) otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, then he/she will be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the Prize).

Odds of winning will depend upon the number of entrants/participants during the Scavenger Hunt Period.

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

i. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws.

ii. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal, including, without limitation, any decisions regarding the eligibility/disqualification of entrants.  By participating in this Contest, entrants agree to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of these Official Rules. Anyone determined to be in violation of these rules for any reason is subject to disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor at any time.  

iii. Entrants/participants must not perpetrate any malicious or negligent behavior, or misconduct in entering or participating in the Contest or in claiming any prize that may be awarded to them.

iv. The Released Parties will not be liable for any loss, damage, or claims caused by or resulting from participation in the Contest, or the acceptance or use of the Prize, including but not limited to any injury or damage to an entrant/participant or their personal property.

v. No responsibility is assumed by the Sponsor for any inability of any person to successfully enter or participate in the Contest for any reason, or any advantages or disadvantages in relation to other entrants/participants, including transportation costs, accessibility or mobility issues, any problems or technical malfunction of any internet network, Website, or broadcast transmission during or related to the Contest.

vi. If there is no Prize Winner at the end of a Scavenger Hunt Period, the Sponsor reserves the right to not to award any prize for that Scavenger Hunt Period.

vii. In the event of an attempt or violation of criminal or civil laws by an entrant/participant or any other person, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

7. CHANGE OR TERMINATION:

The Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend, or modify the Contest without liability, and without prior notice or publication. In the event of early termination of the Contest, a notice will be posted on Sponsor’s Instagram and/or Facebook accounts.

8. GOVERNING LAW:

All matters relating to the Contest including the Official Rules are governed by the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any related dispute shall be resolved in the courts in Ontario. 

This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest must be directed to the Sponsor.

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