Contest Terms and Conditions - Holiday in Oak Bay Giveaway 2024

1. **Eligibility:**

  • The Holiday in Oak Bay Giveaway contest is open to individuals aged 18 years and older.

  • Entrants must complete the contest entry form on the oakbaytourism.com site, providing accurate and complete information, including their name, email address, and Instagram(IG) account handle (if applicable), to verify posting requirements as outlined on IG.

  • Maximum of one entry per person, per email address, per day. Additional email entries will result in disqualification and will be removed from eligible entries

  • No purchase is required

2. **Contest Period:**

  • The contest begins on November 25, 2024 and ends at 11:59pm PST on December 15, 2024

  • Entries submitted outside of this period will not be considered.

3. **Prize:**

  • There are two(2) prizes in total to be won

  • Each winner will receive one (1) prize package including gift certificates from participating Oak Bay Tourism partners as listed below:

  • Prize package #1 - Get Cozy in Oak Bay

    - A one-night stay for up to two people in a shared room at Oak Bay Beach Hotel subject to availability and blackout dates, and is valid through December 15, 2025

    - $50 gift certificate to The Whole Beast

    - Gift certificate to Cork & Barrel

    - Box of Roger's Chocolate

    - Gift Certificate to Ivy's Bookshop

  • Prize Package #2 - Your Holiday Shopping: Covered

    - A one-night stay for up to two people in a shared room at Oak Bay Beach Hotel subject to availability and blackout dates, and is valid through December 15, 2025

    - $50 gift certificate to the Village Butcher

    - Gift certificate to Ottavio

    - Gift certificate to Bungalow

    - Gift certificate to Timeless Toys

4. **Winner Selection:**

  • There will be two (2) winners in total - one from all qualifying Instagram submissions, and one from qualifying email submissions

  • Winners will be selected randomly from all eligible entries at the close of the contest period, December 15, 2024, 11:59pm PST.

  • The selected winner(s) will be notified on December 17, 2024 via the email address provided on the entry form.

5. **Claiming the Prize:**

  • The winner must respond to the notification email by January 6th, 2025 to claim the prize.

  • Failure to respond within the stipulated timeframe may result in forfeiture, and an alternate winner may be selected.

6. **Redemption:**

  • The one-night stay at Oak Bay Beach Hotel is subject to availability, and booking arrangements must be made directly with the hotel.

  • All cost and risk  associated with travel to, from and during the prize redemption period are the sole responsibility and liability of the winner

  • The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative will be offered.

7. **Gift Certificates:**

  • The gift certificates from participating Oak Bay Tourism partners are non-refundable, non-transferable, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.

  • Gift certificates must be used within the specified validity period and are subject to the terms and conditions set by the participating partners.

8. **Publicity:**

  • By entering the contest, participants agree to the use of their name and likeness for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

9. **General Conditions:**

  • The Holiday in Oak Bay Giveaway contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.

10. **Sponsor:**

  • This contest is sponsored by Oak Bay Tourism, with donated prizes from Oak Bay Beach Hotel, The Village Butcher, and the Whole Beast

  • Any questions or concerns can be directed to marketing@oakbaytourism.com 

By entering the Holiday in Oak Bay Giveaway contest, participants indicate their understanding and acceptance of these terms and conditions.