Sea of Thieves The Hoarder’s Hunt Contest

OFFICIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS


1. PROMOTION ENTITIES

This Promotional contest is being conducted by the following promotion entities ("Promotion Entities") as a promotional activity for Sea of Thieves The Hoarder’s Hunt:

  • Promoter: The UK Limited Company Microsoft Limited (“Promoter”, “Microsoft”), Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1WG
  • Administrator: The UK company, Substance001 Ltd ("Administrator"), Unit 406 - Metropolitan Wharf, 70 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SS, United Kingdom. Phone number: +44 (0) 207 067 4730. Email: seaofthieves@substanceglobal.com

2. RULES

These are the official terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") that govern how the Sea of Thieves The Hoarder’s Hunt contest will operate. This multi-country promotion will be simply referred to as the "Contest" throughout the rest of these Terms and Conditions. In these Terms and Conditions, "we", "our", and "us" refer to the Promotion Entities, as named above. "You", "yourself" refers to an eligible Contest entrant. “Territory” shall mean: Australia, Canada (excluding the province of Quebec), France, Germany, United Kingdom and the United States (all 50 United States including the District of Columbia) (together the “Participating Countries”).

3. ELIGIBILITY

Subject to the requirements set forth in Section 6 below, the Contest is open to anyone residing in the Territory who is 18 years of age or older (the "Required Age") at the time of entry and who has not been judicially impeded from acting on their own. Proof of age, identity and place of residence may be required and requested. Employees of the Promotion Entities (which include, without limitation, its directors, executive officers, agents and consultants) or its affiliates and subsidiaries are not eligible to take part, nor are members of these employees’ families (defined as parents, children, siblings, and spouse and life partners). You are also not eligible if you were or are involved in any part of the administration or execution of this Contest or you are a Government Official. Please note that this Contest is void wherever prohibited by law. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence). If a winner is found to be ineligible, the Promoter reserves the right to award the relevant prize to another entrant and to require the return of any prize already awarded.

4. ACCEPTANCE

When entering into this Contest, you will be requested to accept fully and unconditionally these Terms and Conditions and to agree to be bound by them. You also agree to abide by the terms and conditions of any third-party website or service where the Contest is hosted, if any.

Although this Contest may be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Spotify, Reddit and YouTube, it is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Spotify, Reddit and YouTube, and Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Spotify, Reddit and YouTube disclaim all liability in relation to this Contest. You understand that you are providing your information to the Promoter and not to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Spotify, Reddit or YouTube.

5. STATEMENT OF AGE

By entering into this Contest, you are stating that you are of the Required Age to participate in the Contest.

6. ENTRY PERIOD

This Contest runs from 16:00:00 UTC on Thursday 11th May 2023 and finishes with the final which will close no later than 16:00:00 UTC on 22nd June 2023 inclusive (the “Entry Period”). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will not be considered.

7. TO ENTER

(a) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To enter into this Promotion, you must:

  • Register your Microsoft account at www.seaofthieves.com website on the competition page, www.seaofthieves.com/the-hoarders-hunt, and accept the terms and conditions;
  • Be over 18 years of age; and
  • Have valid Xbox Live account of good standing, and a valid entitlement to Sea of Thieves video game.

Entrants that satisfy the entry requirements above will be eligible to enter into this Contest. Entries submitted by any other means will not be accepted. The use of script, macro or any automated devices to enter this Contest is prohibited. The Promoter is not responsible for lost, corrupted, illegible or delayed entries or for network, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind over which it has no control which may restrict or delay the sending or receipt of your entry.

(b) ​​​CONTEST DESCRIPTION

This is a skill-based Contest and chance plays no part in the determination of the winner(s). In order to be in with a chance of winning one of the prizes, as outlined in section 9 entrants will need to be within the first one hundred and eleven (111) entrants to propose all 4 completed all in-game voyages.

The Contest consists of 4 rounds:

  • Round 1 begins on 11th May 2023 at 16:00:00 UTC. Round 2 begins on 18th May 2023 at 16:00:00 UTC. Round 3 begins on 25th May 2023 at 16:00:00 UTC. Round 4 begins on 1st June 2023 at 16:00:00 UTC. All rounds will end on 22nd June at 16:00 UTC.
  • In each round, the entrant has to solve a series of online clues, with the first clue hosted on www.seaofthieves.com. The solution to each clue will give the player the location of the next clue.
  • By completing the series of clues for each round, the entrant will use the answers to the clues to create a code, which when the correct code is entered into that round’s subpage on www.seaofthieves.com, an entitlement to in game playable voyage (“voyage”) will be granted to the entrant, with there being one voyage entitlement available for each round.
  • The entrant will be able to propose any granted voyage, to be played in the Sea of Thieves game by them or their multiplayer crew (“crew”). They are able to propose each voyage to be played any number of times, whether completed or not, during the Entry Period.
  • Completion of all 4 rounds voyages in game determines an entry.

For the purpose of this Contest, the proposal of all 4 of the completed in-game voyages in the Contest will be called an “entry.”

(c) ENTRY LIMIT

​​​There will be a maximum of one (1) entry per Xbox Live account. Further submissions will not be counted as entries. Any entries in addition to this may be disqualified.

(d) DISQUALIFICATION

We will automatically disqualify any illegible entry, any entries that we receive from you that are in excess of any entry limit described above, any entrant whose entry is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or any entrant who tampers with the entry process or is otherwise involved in any way in manipulating, interfering or tampering with this promotion or engages in any unsportsmanlike or dishonest conduct of any kind. Errors and omissions may be accepted. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

8. USE OF YOUR ENTRY:

Other than what is set forth below, we are not claiming any ownership rights to your entry. However, by submitting your entry, you:

  • are granting us a worldwide, royalty-free licence for the duration of the applicable rights to: (i) reproduce, copy, adapt your entry with all known or later developed means in connection with the promotion of this Contest in all media (now known or later developed) as defined below; (ii) use, review, assess, test and otherwise analyse your entry and all its content in connection with this Contest; and (iii) feature your entry and all its content in connection with the promotion of this Contest in all media such as including but not limited to Internet (in particular on social networks pages or online community platforms or Xbox Live Dashboard), display, POS as well as on any kind of materials such as printed materials, posters, press advertisements, online materials as for instance web-banners and emails, audio-visual commercials;
  • except in ​​France and Germany and where prohibited by applicable law, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive in perpetuity any and all so-called “moral rights” or any similar right that you may have or hereinafter acquire in the entry and all its content, and to the extent that you cannot, you hereby consent to us doing or omitting to do any act that would otherwise infringe such “moral rights” or any such similar rights;
  • may have to agree to sign any necessary documentation that may be required for us and our designees to make use of the rights you granted above;
  • understand that we cannot control the incoming information you will disclose to our representatives in the course of entering, or what our representatives will remember about your entry. You also understand that we will not restrict work assignments of representatives who have had access to your entry; and
  • understand that you will not receive any compensation or credit for use of your entry, other than what is described in these Terms and Conditions.
  • Germany only: The rights you may have according to Sections 11 (2), 32, 32a and 36 of the German Copyright Law remain unaffected.

Please note that following the end of this contest your entry may be posted on a website selected by us for viewing by visitors to that website. While we reserve these rights, we are not obligated to use your entry for any purpose, even if it has been selected as a winning entry.

If you do not want to grant us these rights to your entry, please do not enter this contest.

9. PRIZES

There will be one hundred and eleven (111) prizes in total. The prizes will be as follows:

  • Main Prize: The player who is the first to propose all four voyages which are then successfully completed, will receive the main prize, being one (1) Ornamental Skull (valued over £20,000, being the production cost).
  • Second Prize: The next ten (10) players to propose all four voyages which are then successfully completed, in order of completion of the fourth voyage will each receive one (1) ornamental Sea of Thieves key, worth approximately $49.99 each.
  • Third Prize: The next one hundred (100) players to propose all four voyages which are then successfully completed, in order of completion of the fourth voyage, will receive one (1) Sea of Thieves Reapers Mark Medallion, worth approximatively $22.99 each.

All prizes are as stated and are non-exchangeable. You may not exchange your prize for cash or any other merchandise or services. However, if for any reason an advertised prize is unavailable or if it is unlawful to supply the prize to you in terms of the laws of your country of residence, we reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

Unless otherwise noted, all prizes are subject to their supplier’s warranty and / or terms and conditions.

10. SELECTION OF WINNERS

There will be one winning player / winner of the Main Prize, ten (10) winning players of the Second Prize and one hundred (100) winning players of the Third Prizes.

Potential winners will be determined by and verified by Rare Limited, and which will review all complete, eligible and properly submitted entries received during the Entry Period and select the winners and runners up based upon the following criteria: The first player to propose all four then successfully completed voyages released as part of The Hoarder’s Hunt contest will be considered.

Once Rare Limited determines that the voyages have been successfully completed and the player meets the entry criteria, the Administrator will be informed and will attempt to contact the winning player in order to deliver the prize.

In the event of a tie, that is two or more players proposing the final voyage at the same time, then a winner will be the player who completes the final voyage the fastest. If two or more players are then found to have completed the final voyage in the same time, having proposed that final voyage at the same time, then a winner will be determined at random.

The next ten (10) proposers of all four voyages that are completed in order of completion will win the second prizes and the next one hundred (100) proposers of all four voyages that are completed in order of completion will win the third prizes.

The selection of winners is final, non-appealable and binding.

The Administrator will deliver each prize to the winners.

11. ODDS OF WINNING

Odds of winning depend on speed, accuracy and the level of skill of each entrant. If there is a dispute regarding a potential winner, we will consider the potential winner to be the authorised account holder of the email address used to enter the Contest.

12. CONTACTING WINNERS AND PRIZE FULFILMENT

Attempts to contact the initial winners will be made by the Administrator and begin on 23rd June 2023 using the email address associated with the account used at time of entry. If an email is returned as undeliverable, the initial winning entrant will forfeit their prize and the judges will select an alternative winner from the runners-up. Winners who are successfully contacted will be asked to respond to an email sent to them from the Administrator. This email will request the winner’s preferred delivery address and will include a time to respond by. If the email is not responded to within the period listed on the winner notification messages, the winner will forfeit their prize and the Promotion Entities will select an alternative winner from the runners-up. This process will continue for all winners and runners-up until all prizes have been allocated. It is your responsibility to respond, as a winner. We will not enter into discussion beyond this point.

Prizes will be delivered within 28 working days from the day that an email response to confirm delivery details is received by the winner(s), in accordance with the above. Neither the Promoter, nor Administrator is responsible for any delays in the postal service. With regards to the Main Prize, the Promoter may additionally require the winners to prove their identity by presenting an official ID document.

Prize winners may be required to complete and return prize claim and / or tax forms (“Forms”) within the deadline stated in the winner notification. Taxes on the prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner, who is advised to seek independent counsel regarding the tax implications of accepting a prize.

13. PUBLICITY AND WINNERS LIST

The winner will be announced on 7th July 2023 at 12:00:00 BST.

You hereby grant the Promotion Entities the right to publish your Team name as well as first and surname in online and offline worldwide media for this Contest if you are a winner for a duration of one year from the end of the Entry Period. We may request you to send us a respective declaration at any time during the Contest. You may be also asked (and may decline) to participate in further publicity or advertising relating to the Contest without remuneration, which may include the use of your Team name as well as first and surname for advertising and publicity purposes.

14. AMENDMENT

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Promotion Entities reserve the right to amend, modify, cancel or withdraw this Contest and to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. If cheating, a virus, bug, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled, (also referred to as force majeure) affects the fairness and /or integrity of this Contest, we reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend this Contest. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Contest, we reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received before we had to cancel, change or suspend the Contest. If you attempt to compromise the integrity or the legitimate operation of this Contest by hacking or by cheating or committing fraud in ANY way, we may seek compensation from you for any losses that we incur as a result of your actions to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, we may ban you from participating in any of our future Contests, so please play fairly.

If you are resident of Germany or France, this paragraph shall apply to the exclusion of the above paragraph. If cheating, a virus, bug, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled - provided that these events are considered as force majeure events as defined by German or French Courts - affects the fairness and /or integrity of this Contest, we reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend this Contest. This right is reserved whether this force majeure event is due to human or technical error. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Contest, we reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received before we had to cancel, change or suspend the Contest. If you attempt to compromise the integrity or the legitimate operation of this Contest by hacking or by cheating or committing fraud in ANY way, we may seek compensation from you for any losses that we incur as a result of your actions to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, we may ban you from participating in any of our future Contests, so please play fairly.

15. LIABILITY

Promotion Entities cannot guarantee the performance of any third party and shall not be liable for any act or default by a third party. Entrants in this Contest agree that Promotion Entities will have no liability whatsoever for (a) any injuries, losses, costs, damage or disappointment of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly from acceptance, misuse or use of a prize, or from participation in this Contest or (b) technical, hardware or software failures, lost, faulty or unavailable network connections or difficulties of any kind that may limit or prohibit the entrant's ability to participate in the Contest, The foregoing shall apply in the event your data or your entry is not received or lost by the Promoter. Nothing in this clause shall limit the Promoter’s liability in respect of death or personal injury arising out of its own negligence or arising out of fraud. The provisions of this section shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

If you are resident of France, this paragraph shall apply to the exclusion of the above paragraph. Microsoft cannot guarantee the performance of any third party over which it has no control. Entrants in this Contest agree that Microsoft will have no liability whatsoever for any losses, costs, damage or disappointment of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly from acceptance, misuse or use of a prize, or from participation in this Contest as long as these losses, costs, damage or disappointment are not caused by a breach by Microsoft of its statutory or contractual obligations towards the entrant.

If you are resident of Germany, this paragraph shall apply to the exclusion of the above paragraphs. Microsoft cannot guarantee the performance of any third party and shall not be liable for any act or default by a third party. Entrants in this Contest agree that Microsoft will have no liability whatsoever for (a) any injuries, losses, costs, damage or disappointment of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly from acceptance, misuse or use of a prize, or from participation in this Contest or (b) technical, hardware or software failures, lost, faulty or unavailable network connections or difficulties of any kind that may limit or prohibit the entrant's ability to participate in the Contest, unless such injuries, losses, costs, damage or disappointment is caused by gross negligence or wilful intent of the Promoter.

16. DATA

Any personal data relating to entrants will be used solely in accordance with current data protection legislation applicable in Your Country of residence and in the country where the data controller is located. Microsoft’s Privacy Statement located at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=123161 will apply to this Contest and to all information that we receive from your entry.

Certain data relating to entrants must be provided in order to enter this Contest. Refusal by entrants to provide such data shall mean that they cannot enter this Contest. The data will be temporary used by Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates and by any of its representatives or employees for the purposes of conducting this Contest, as set out in these Terms and Conditions. Entrants have the right to exercise their rights of access to, amendment to or deletion of their data and to oppose the processing of their data for marketing purposes by writing to: Sea of Thieves The Hoarder’s Hunt, Microsoft Limited, Microsoft Campus, Xbox Member Engagement Team, Building 3, Floor 3, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, England. RG1 6WG.

17. OTHER

No correspondence will be entered into regarding either this Contest or these Terms and Conditions. In the event of a dispute, the Promoter’s decision shall be final in all respects on all entrants.

If you are a resident of UK, the provisions of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply to this agreement.

If you are a resident of Australia, these terms and conditions do not, nor do they purport to, limit, exclude or modify any non-excludable statutory guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), or any other warranties (whether express or implied) under any state or federal legislation which cannot be excluded.

18.GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions, the conduct of this Contest and the interpretation and enforcement of these Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the entrant’s country of residence. Nothing herein shall deprive you of any more favourable terms that could apply to you under the laws of your country of residence.

19. ENQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS

Enquiries and/or complaints related to the Contest can be made by via https://support.seaofthieves.com/requests/new These Terms and Conditions can be obtained at www.seaofthieves.com/the-hoarders-hunt-terms-and-conditions