Economic Times & Microsoft Masters of Time Season 2 Competition 2015

Presented By : Microsoft and Economic Times
Competition Name : Masters of Time Season 2 Competition 2015
Applicable For : Indian Citizens

Masters of Time Competition :

This competition is subject to the following terms & conditions (“T&C”), which may be updated by TIL (as defined below) from time to time without notice to Contestant (as defined below). If the Contestant does not agree with these T&C, contestant is requested not to participate in the Competition. Participation or submission of entry in the Competition shall be deemed as the acceptance of the T&C by the Contestant.

Competition Last Date : 21 Dec 2015

1. Definitions :

a) “Competition” means the competition titled as Masters of Time Competition
b) “Contestant” mean the Indian citizen, who is eligible and chooses to participate in the Competition.
c) “Judge” or “Judges”: means the Judge or the panel of judges appointed by TIL in its sole discretion, who shall have final authority to declare the winners of the Competition. The decision of Judge shall be final and binding on the Contestant.
d) “Prize” means the prize declared for winner of the Competition by TIL.
e) “TIL” mean Times Internet Ltd., a company as per the companies Act, 1956 and having its registered office at 10, Darya Ganj, New Delhi- 110002 and corporate office at Plot number 391, Phase 3, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon, Haryana- 122016.
f) “Winner” mean the eligible Contestant who is declared winner by TIL.

2. Eligibility :

a) This Competition is valid for Indian citizens entitled to enter into any contract and is aged 18 years and above; However, Contestants below 18 years of age may participate in the Competition through parents or guardian.
b) The Judges, employees or agents of TIL and Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘Microsoft’) and their event/marketing Agency, their family members or the relatives, are not eligible to participate in the Competition. Any such entry, even if successful, would be deemed inadmissible for the purpose of this Competition.
c) The employees of the government companies will not be eligible for the contest. It is the responsibility of the participant to declare if they are from Public Sector organizations.

3. Competition Duration :

Competition shall start on 16, Nov 2015 at 10am and will conclude on 21 Dec 2015 at 6 PM. (“Competition Period”). However TIL reserves the right to change the Competition Duration or these Terms and Conditions at any time at its sole discretion.

4. Participation Fee :

There is no fee for entry or participation in the Competition.

5. Procedure to participate in the Competition :

a) To participate in the Competition, Contestant has to log on to https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mastersoftime.cms and complete all the steps mentioned.
b) Contestant’s entry will be valid only if they have a valid and verified email id.
c) Winner will be decided on the basis of their overall score and answer to the subjective question provided with each questionnaire while participating in the competition.

d) Points will be given only once for the following activities:
i. First time Login
ii. Watching webcast/webinar-replay (either of the two)
iii. Watching tutorials videos
iv. Answering questions given with each video
v. Referring friends
vi. Updating social badge on Facebook and Twitter
e) Participant will be able to perform all the steps as many times as he wants, but the points will be given only for the first attempt.
f) Answer to the subjective questions (in each questionnaire) will play important role in winner selection. So it is advised that participant should answer that part very diligently and correctly.
g) Answers once submitted will not be changed or updated and points will be given as per first submission only. However, participant is free to attempt those as many times as he wants.
h) The company details and official email id is mandatory. Failing to provide the same can result in disqualification.
i) Points for webinar and quiz will be rewarded on first attempt. However, participant can attempt the same as many time as he wants.
j) Contestant understands that mere participation in the Competition does not entitle the Contestant to win the prize.
k) The decision of the jury(s) shall be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
l) The Winners will be informed through an email. The Winner will be contacted after the competition duration is over.

6. Prizes :

a) Top 3 winners during the competition period will receive X-Box and get a chance to be featured on economictimes.com and a daily leader board of top scorers will be maintained on the website.

b) If required, TIL may ask the winner to produce the following documents:-
** Proof of Identity with photo
** Proof of age
** Proof of Address
** Copy of PAN card
** Any other document as required by TIL.

c) Prizes to winners will be couriered within 3-4 weeks from announcement.
d) Any charge over and above the stated prize shall have to be borne by the winners themselves including without limitation travelling, prize collection/delivery charges etc.
e) Prizes shall be non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded. No Cash payment in lieu of the prizes shall be made. Winner shall have to bear all incidental costs, if any, that may arise such as transportation costs for the fulfilment of the prize.
f) All applicable taxes/duties/levies including service tax or applicable gift taxes on winning the prize shall be borne by the Winner. All deductions (such as TDS), withholding tax etc. wherever applicable, shall be made by TIL in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961 or as any other law as applicable before disbursement of Prize.
g) All Prizes shall be subject to T & C and compliance with all applicable statutory legislations/ processes /formalities as may be applicable to specific Prizes.