Rules
and Regulations
How to Enter
We’re looking for the best overall article about Microsoft Windows Mobile
development. In order to qualify, articles must be
submitted
to the Mobile Development section of CodeProject.com between
October 14, 2008 and
January 14, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. Entries will be
largely judged by you, the mobile developer community, via The Code Project’s article voting mechanism
and discussion boards.
Prizes
After the competition entry
period has closed, our judges will determine the winners as follows:
- Grand prize: Overall Best Article
- This winner will receive a Microsoft Windows Mobile device valued at
~$1000 USD (such as the HTC Touch Pro)
- Judging criteria include article content, voter ratings and
popularity
- Runner-up: Most Popular Article
- This winner will receive a Windows Mobile device valued at ~$300 USD (such as the HTC P3452 Touch Enhanced)
- Judging criteria include article content and popularity
- Runner-up: Most Discussed Article
- This winner will receive a Windows Mobile device valued at ~$300 USD (such as the HTC P3452 Touch Enhanced)
- Judging criteria include article content and forum discussion
Offer void where prohibited. We reserve the right to substitute similar
products at similar values, based on availability. Should you win, you agree to cover all income taxes, customs duties, taxes and excise
that you may incur or may be charged on delivery of your prize. The Code Project
will not be held liable for any costs once the prize has been sent. If you are not
willing to accept any imposed charges then the prize will be reclaimed and awarded
to another contestant. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded. The Prize(s) may not
be sold, transferred and is/are not convertible to cash. The Code Project reserves
the right to substitute the Prize(s) in whole or in part in the event that all or
any component of the Prize(s) is/are unavailable.
Contest Rules and Entry Requirements
- Qualifying articles must focus on Microsoft Windows Mobile-specific technologies
and be submitted to the
Mobile Development section of CodeProject.com.
- Platform: Win Mobile must be selected as an Article
Attribute of all valid entries. This Article Attribute can be selected on the
first
page of the
CodeProject.com article submission wizard when submitting your article
online.
- The contest will begin on October 14, 2008 and end on January 14, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted
during this period in order to qualify.
- Our judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered
into.
- Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may
enter.
- Any breach of the rules will result in the prize being awarded to
another entrant.
- By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and
agree that your name, member profile information, and article can be used
for promotional purposes by The Code Project and Microsoft.
- Entries shall be
deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail
address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated
otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person
who is assigned to an e-mail address by an internet access provider,
on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business,
educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail
addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
Eligibility
This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence.
However, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan,
and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of The Code Project or of
Microsoft or of any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.
Determination of Winner
All entries must be posted in the
Mobile Development section
of the CodeProject.com website and possess the Article Attribute
Platform: Win Mobile. All entries will be reviewed and rated by members of The
Code Project community, as well as undergo the review of judges appointed by The
Code Project. A winner will be determined by The Code Project's selected judges,
after taking into consideration the comments and ranking of entries by members
of The Code Project community, on the basis of which entry best meets the
judging criteria set forth.
Judging criteria include
- Article rank and popularity on The Code Project
- How tightly an entry adheres to the conditions of entry, including
article focus and scope
- Broad applicability to a wide variety of developers
- Overall article quality, coherence and structure
- Amount of discussion an entry generates in its forum area
Terms and Conditions
Lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries will be disqualified. Any entry containing content that The Code Project deems objectionable for any reason
will be disqualified. All decisions of The Code Project with respect to any aspect of the competition, including, without limitation, the eligibility of entries,
are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to this competition. The Code Project reserves its right to modify the Rules.
All entries become the property of The Code Project who assumes no responsibility for lost, late, delayed, destroyed or misdirected mail, voice messages,
e-mail or any computer errors or malfunctions. No correspondence will be entered into with entrants.
The Code Project does not assume any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information, technical malfunctions, human or technical
error, lost, delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer line or network,
computer equipment, software or any combination thereof. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered are void. If for any reason, in the
opinion of The Code Project in its sole discretion, the competition is not capable of running as originally planned, or if the administration, security, fairness,
integrity or the proper conduct of the competition is corrupted or adversely affected, including by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized
intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond its control, The Code Project reserves its right to cancel, terminate, modify, amend, extend or
suspend the competition including cancelling any method of entry, and select a winner from previously received eligible entries. The Code Project reserves its right in
its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the competition or to be acting in violation of the
Rules or otherwise in a disruptive manner. The Code Project reserves its right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent of the law for any attempts to
deliberately damage the competition web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this competition. The Code Project shall not be held responsible for any errors
or negligence that may arise or occur in connection with the competition including any damage to an entrant's computer equipment, system, software or any combination
thereof, as a result of their participation in this competition or from downloading any material from the competition website where applicable.
Intellectual Property
It is a condition of entry that you grant to The Code Project a royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to reproduce,
and otherwise use and publicly display your entry (in part or in its entirety) in any and all media for any purpose. All entries submitted and judged as winners may
appear on The Code Project Web site(s). Entries will not be returned. All entries submitted by you will be attributed to you.
Liability
It is a condition of entry that you agree that to the extent permitted by law that The Code Project, its retailers, suppliers, associated companies and agencies
will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever, including personal injury, which is suffered as a result, or arising from,
any person participating in the competition or on connection with winning any prize.
Before being awarded a Prize, a potential winner may be required to sign and return within the time stipulated by The Code Project, a full release and indemnity
form stating that he/she has read and understood these official rules and regulations ("Rules"), grants all consents required, authorizes The Code Project to broadcast,
publish and disseminate his/her name, city of residence, photograph, likeness, sobriquet and voice, in connection with any promotion or publicity, and/or for general news,
entertainment and information purposes at no additional compensation to the potential winner, beyond the awarding of or participation in the Prize, accepts the Prize as
offered and releases The Code Project from any and all liability of any kind arising out of the potential winner's participation in the competition and receipt and use
of the Prize.
In the event that the potential winner does not comply with all the provisions as contemplated in these Rules, The Code Project shall have the right to disqualify
the potential winner and award the prize to an alternative winner and The Code Project shall be fully and completely released and discharged from any liability or
responsibility in this regard.
Notification of Prize Winners
The Code Project will make reasonable efforts to notify a prize winner. However, The Code Project may disqualify your entry and select an alternative winner if
your prize or prize notification is returned to The Code Project as undeliverable.
Privacy
It is a condition of entry and of receiving the benefit of the prize that prize winners agree to the use of their images, names, article in any publicity desired
by The Code Project, without compensation. By entering this competition, each entrant consents to the collection, use and distribution of his/her personal information
(information that identifies an entrant as an individual, such as home telephone number, age and home address) by The Code Project for the purposes of implementing,
administering and fulfilling this competition. The Code Project will not sell or transmit this information to third parties except for the purposes of administering
this competition. Any inquiry concerning the personal information held by The Code Project should be addressed to The Code Project at 250 Ferrand Drive, Suite 503,
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3G8, Canada.
No Relationship with The Code Project
Participating in the competition does not constitute any form of employment or contractor relationship between you and The Code Project.
Governing Law
The competition is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada and the applicable federal laws of Canada. The competition is subject to all applicable federal,
provincial, state and municipal laws and regulations. This competition is void where prohibited by law.
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