Rules & Important stuff (the essentials):
No purchase necessary. To enter this sweepstakes, you must answer questions found in one or more of the surveys below
no later than 09:00 UTC +1 for the day when the drawing is (see table below). The giveaways will be announced at the time listed below in the TechNet Lounge area (inside the community exhibition area) to win one of the prizes listed below. You must be present at the time of drawing to win! All answers to questions are found at edge.technet.com (links to help you answer provided in the questions).
Monday 11/9 daily survey (3 Questions) Giveaway at 13:00 Tuesday 11/10. No one showed up for this drawing, so this Eye-Fi card will be given away at the Final drawing. There were only 10 respondants to these questions on Tues morning, so good odds to win!
Tuesday 11/10 daily survey (3 Questions) Answer 3 questions correctly to win an Eye-Fi Card. Drawing at 13:00 Wednesday 11/11. This one was my fault - was still in an interview during the drawing. This Eye-Fi card will be given away at the time of the final drawing. There were only 7 respondants to these questions on Wednesday morning, so good odds to win!
Final Survey (6 Questions)
Final Drawing time is 10:30 am Friday 11/13. Out of ANY of the above 3 surveys: Answer 3 or more questions correctly to be eligible to win the Eye-Fi Cards and Answer 7 or more questions correctly to be eligible to win the Netbook. Also, we'll have the final 100 universal power adapters to give away for anyone who shows up - first come, first serve.
More Rules & extra details:
The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Open to any participant of the TechEd EMEA Conference 2009. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, ARE NOT ELGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SWEEPSTAKES. Employees of Microsoft and any person working directly on this program, exhibitors, sponsors of the Event, their support personnel and the respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and the immediate families of each (parent, sibling, spouse, child, or household member) are not eligible. Limit one entry per person, per day.
Prizes. One (1) Grand Prizes. One Acer Netbook. (Approximate retail value US$330.00). Four (4) Second Prizes. Four 4GB Eye-Fi Wireless SD cards (Approximate retail value US $80)
Winners of the (4) Eye-Fi cards will be selected instantly by a computer randomly choosing names of people who have answered 3 questions correctly from the survey. Winners of the (1) Acer Netbook will be selected instantly by a computer randomly choosing names of people who have answered 7 or more out of 12 questions correctly from the daily surveys. You must be present at the time of drawing to win. You must show a legal form of identity or your TechEd badge to identify yourself as the winner. Winners are responsible for any shipping fees associated with winning.
Legal stuff:
Taxes on the prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. No substitution, transfer, or assignment of prize permitted, except that Microsoft reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. Prize winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release or W-8 BEN form within 10 days of notification. If a selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim a prize or fails to return the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release or W-8 BEN form, the selected winner will forfeit their prize and an alternate winner will be selected. In the event of a dispute all decisions of Microsoft are final. By entering, participants release and hold harmless Microsoft, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability or injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this sweepstakes or the use of any prize won. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Microsoft to use winner's names and likenesses for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. By entering this contest, you signify your acceptance of the official rules.
This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Microsoft, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.
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