SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS
By entering the competition you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
For the purposes of these terms and conditions, “Sponsor” refers to Mercato Gourmet (Instagram handle: @mercatogourmethk; Facebook handle: Mercato Gourmet Hong Kong).
The “Prize” refers to Chef Gianni’s Pick Hamper.
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
- ELIGIBILITY
This giveaway contest is open to participants who: (i) are a legal resident of Hong Kong S.A.R, (ii) are at least eighteen (18) years old or older on the date of their participation.
- DURATION
This giveaway contest starts on 6 December at 15:00pm HKT and ends on 19 Dicember at 23:59pm HKT. Only entries submitted before the deadline will be considered.
- HOW TO ENTER
To enter, participants must follow the instructions outlined in the contest post on Mercato Gourmet’s Instagram account “@mercatogourmethk” OR Facebook Account “Mercato Gourmet Hong Kong”.
Entry requirements for this giveaway may include: (i) follow @mercatogourmtehk for Instagram OR Mercato Gourmet on Facebook and like the Giveaway Announcement Post; (ii) leave a comment answering the question ‘Mercato Gourmet: what does it mean for you?’ on Instagram or Facebook comment session of the Giveaway Announcement Post; (iii) “tag” THREE (3) friends with whom you would like to enjoy Mercato Gourmet products with; (iv) entrants must also share the Giveaway Announcement Post to their Instagram or Facebook Story using the hashtag #mercatogoumet; and (v) DM the screenshot of their reposted story to @mercatogourmethk on Instagram or Mercato Gourmet Hong Kong on Facebook.
Entries that do not strictly follow the posting instructions set forth in these Official Rules will not be accepted by the Sponsor. The Sponsor is not responsible for failure to see or receive an entry.
- PRIZE
There will be a total of only ONE (1) winner selected from Mercato Gourmet’s Instagram or Facebook accounts.
The confirmed giveaway winner will receive the following prize: Chef Gianni’s Pick Hamper (valued at 1,888 HKD); the captioned prize is non-transferable, and there will be no cash alternatives to it; if a potential winner is disqualified for any reason the applicable prize will be awarded to another winner by applying the same judging criteria to all remaining eligible entries.
Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available. Mercato Gourmet reserves the right to substitute the prize with a product or service of equal value.
- WINNER SELECTION
The announcement of the ONE (1) winner will take place no later than 20 December 2024, through live video by Chef Gianni Caprioli on Instagram and Facebook. Chef Gianni will select the best comment based on creativity and constructive feedback/ elements among the eligible participants.
The winner will be notified by Instagram or Facebook DM within 48 hours of the closing date.
The winner must respond and claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, otherwise the prize will be awarded to an alternate entrant by selecting the second best comment. Failure by a potential winner to respond within the time specified by the Sponsor or to provide all required information in his or her response may result in forfeiture of the prize and, if time permits, the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner.
The Sponsor will select the means it deems most appropriate to deliver the prize to the winner. Prizes that are unclaimed, unredeemed or returned as undeliverable will not be awarded or redelivered.
The winner’s name, address, email address and telephone number must be provided to the Sponsor if requested and will be passed on to enable the prize to be delivered. Winner’s personal data (such as real name, address, email address and telephone number) privacy will be ensured by the Sponsor.
7.PUBLICITY RIGHTS
By participating in the giveaway contest, the winner agrees to allow Mercato Gourmet to social media username, photograph, and likeness to be posted on the social media profiles and website of Mercato Gourmet for promotional and advertising purposes without compensation.
- LIABILITY
Mercato Gourmet is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to participants or their property related to their participation in the giveaway contest. Participants agree to release and hold harmless Mercato Gourmet and their affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage resulting from participation in the giveaway contest or acceptance, use, or misuse of the prize.
- GENERAL
This giveaway is in not sponsored, endorsed, administered or involved with Instagram or Facebook platforms.
- MODIFICATION
In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control, the Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition or these terms and conditions, either in whole or in part, with or without notice.
Buona Fortuna! Good Luck!