terms & conditions

THE NORDIC SPA CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES

As a condition of participating in The Nordic Spa Contest, entrant agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Fairmont Pacific Rim and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these Official Rules.

  1. ELIGIBILITY

This Contest is open to persons who are at least 19 years of age and are legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. Except Directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents or representatives of Fairmont Hotels and Accor, as well as the immediate family of such employees  (including spouse, and parents, children and siblings, and their respective spouses regardless of where they live)  and individuals living in the same households as these employees, whether related or not, are not eligible.  The Contest is subject to all applicable Canadian, federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations and is VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

  1. HOW TO ENTER

The Contest begins on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. PST, and ends on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST. (“Promotional Period”) by entering signing up for ALL Accor Live Limitless through the contest landing page: https://www.fairmontpacificrim.com/contest/. If already a member of ALL Accor Live Limitless, entry can be made by entering your email address at https://www.fairmontpacificrim.com/contest/. By doing so, you agree to receive communication from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Pacific Northwest.

DRAWINGS AND ODDS OF WINNING

After the conclusion of the Promotional Period, on or about November 30, 2023 sponsors will select a single (1) Grand Prize winner in a drawing from all eligible entries. Odds of winning the Grand Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotional Period.

  1. GRAND PRIZE

The winner and one guest will be able to come and experience The Nordic Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim with a two (2) night stay on the Winter Wellness package, upgraded to a Pool View Suite, and with the addition of a bento box lunch for two (2) in The Lobby Lounge and RawBar and cocktails at Botanist Bar. Full prize details are:

  • Two night accommodations in a Pool View Suite overlooking the pool
  • Welcome amenity upon arrival
  • Two 60-minute Sole Revival treatments at Willow Stream Spa
  • Guaranteed reservations at The Nordic Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
  • Morning fitness class for two (2) at The Nordic Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
    • Classes available Thursday’s at 7:00am or Saturday’s at 9:00am or 11:00am
  • Bento lunch for two in The Lobby Lounge and RawBar
  • Cocktails for two (2 cocktails total) at Botanist Bar
  • Approximate prize value: $3683.00 CAD.

Prize Package is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contest. Winner must be 19 years or older. Dinner reservations are subject to availability and prize is not valid for special events. Once hotel reservations are booked, any changes, including associated fees, are the sole responsibility of the winner. All expenses, travel costs, incidental expenses, room charges, additional meals, gratuities and souvenirs are solely the responsibility of the winner. Prize Packages are not assignable or transferable. No cash equivalents of the Prize Packages or substitutions in prizes will be allowed, except by Sponsors, who may substitute a Prize Package (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Each Prize Package is awarded AS IS and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) by Sponsors.  Winner is responsible of the payment of all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

Prize must be booked a minimum of 14 days in advance. Based on availability. Blackout dates may apply. Prize stay must be completed by April 1, 2024.

Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable or convertible to cash. No substitutions except at Fairmont Pacific Rim’s option. Fairmont Pacific Rim’s reserves the right to substitute a prize or a prize component with one of equal or greater value, including without limitation, but solely at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s discretion, a cash award. Prizes will only be awarded to the person who is the new member signed up.

  1. WINNER’S NOTIFICATION

On or about December 10, 2023 Sponsors will contact the Grand Prize winners via e-mail using the contact information on the winner’s entry email.  Sponsors will attempt to email the winner during Sponsors’ regular business hours at the email address provided on the entry form. Failure to reach winner by after two (2) attempts (i.e., return of email as non-deliverable or failure of winner to respond to email within two weeks of contact) may, at Sponsors’ discretion, result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of the winner’s interest in the Grand Prize, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries.  Winner may, at the option of the Sponsors, be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release, where legal, a Publicity Release.  Failure to complete and return such forms to Sponsors within seven (7) days of winner’s receipt of such request will result in forfeiture of the Grand Prize.

 

  1. PUBLICITY

Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Contest, as a condition of participating in this Contest, entrant agrees to the use by Sponsors and their designees of entrant’s name, photograph, video submission, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice and city and provincial or state address, for advertising and promotional purposes, as well as use on Sponsors’ website, worldwide, including, but not limited to, attribution as author of entrant’s Story (should one be submitted), and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised without additional compensation, review or approval rights, notification or permission, except where prohibited by law.  At the option of Sponsors, entrants and/or winners of any prize may be required to execute a Publicity Release. Sponsors reserve the right to raw video footage and may screen shot and/or edit files for promotional purposes.

ENTRANTS FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ENTRANT’S IDENTIFYING INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED TO THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PLACING ENTRANT’S NAME ON A WINNERS’ LIST AND/OR HAVING ENTRANT’S NAME IDENTIFIED AS THE AUTHOR OF THE STORY AND/OR PHOTOGRAPH ENTRANT SUBMITTED AS IT MAY BE PUBLISHED ON SPONSORS’ WEBSITE.BY ENTERING THIS CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (1) ENTRANT HAS OPTED-IN TO  SPONSORS’ PRIVACY POLICY ON THE CONTEST ENTRY PAGE; AND (2) BY OPTING-IN, THAT ENTRANT HAS READ AND CONSENTS TO SPONSORS’ PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Without limitation, the Sponsor, its advertising and promotion agencies and the Contest judges will not be liable for any failure of the website during the Contest; for an technical malfunction or other problems relating to the telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; for the failure of any Entry to be received by the Sponsor, its advertising and promotion agencies or the Contest judges for any reason including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or any combination of the above. Further, the Sponsor, its advertising and promotion agencies and the Contest judges will not be liable for any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading any material in the Contest.

As a condition of participating in this Contest, entrant agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsors and their parent and affiliated entities, subsidiaries, and each of their respective agents, representatives, officers, directors, shareholders and employees (collectively, “Releasees”) from and against any injuries, losses, damages, claims, actions and any liability of any kind resulting from or arising from participation in the Contest or acceptance, possession, use, misuse or nonuse (including any travel or travel-related activity thereto) of the Grand Prize.  Entrants agree that the laws of British Columbia, Canada will govern any and all disputes.

As a condition of participating in this Contest, entrant agrees that (1) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (2) all claims arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (3) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred. Entrant waives any right to seek an award of attorneys’ fees.  Sponsors reserve the right to modify prize award procedures.

If, in the Sponsors’ opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or non-electronic tampering with any portion of the Contest, or if computer virus, bugs, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or technical difficulties or failures compromise or corrupt or affect the administration, integrity, security, fairness, or proper  conduct of the Contest,  Sponsors reserve the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and or void any entries submitted fraudulently, to modify or suspend the Contest, or to terminate the Contest and conduct a random drawing to award the Grand Prizes using all eligible, non-suspect entries received for the applicable drawing as of the termination date.  Any attempts by an individual to access any website associated with this promotion via robotic, automatic entry devices, programs such as, but not limited to, by script, macro or any other automated means, or other unauthorized entry will void all such entries by such methods.

ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE SPONSORS’ WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.

  1. NAMES OF WINNING ENTRANTS

To obtain the name of the winner, any person may mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope after December 8 to:

Fairmont Pacific Rim

1038 Canada Place

Vancouver, BC

CANADA

V6C 0B9

  1. ARBITRATION AND DISPUTES

By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Contest Rules. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws. Void where prohibited by law. The decisions of the Fairmont Pacific Rim with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal.

 

  1. SPONSOR

Fairmont Pacific Rim

Public Relations Department (The Nordic Spa Contest)

1038 Canada Place

Vancouver, BC

CANADA

V6C 0B9

[email protected]

  1. OPT-OUT

If you do not wish to receive information from or about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, send your name, with your address to:

Fairmont Pacific Rim

Public Relations Department (The Nordic Spa Contest)

1038 Canada Place

Vancouver, BC

CANADA

V6C 0B9

 

The actual odds of winning a Grand Prize will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received during the Promotional Period.  All entries must be received by November 30, 2023 as indicated above to be eligible for the drawing on December 10, 2023. See Official Rules above for complete prize restrictions.