Rules & Regulations
City Chase Hong Kong 2008 - Official Rules
1. Eligibility:
In order to compete in The City Chase - Hong Kong 2008 Competition (the “Competition”), participants must be over the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction of residence. In order to be eligible to win, participants must:
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At least one (1) member of each 2-person team must hold a Hong Kong ID card, a Hong Kong valid passport or form of government-issued documention;
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If declared a winner of the Competition, have no restrictions on their ability to compete in The City Chase World Championship 2008 (the “World Championship”), including having valid passports and no restrictions on their ability to travel internationally to a destination to be announced.
The following individuals are not eligible to win the Competition:
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Employees of City Chase Inc., any affiliated or related companies, any partner or sponsoring organization or any suppliers of materials and services related to this Competition;
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Any individual deemed to have confidential knowledge concerning the Competition; and
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Any immediate family member (defined as spouses, siblings, parents, or children, regardless of where they reside) or member of the household (whether or not related), of such employees or individuals.
Prior to participating in the Competition, participants must sign and return a Participation, Liability and Publicity Release and Waiver to City Chase Inc. by the deadline specified in the documentation or you may be disqualified.
2. The Competition:
The Competition is a contest of skill, consisting of a series of challenges (each a “challenge”) which teams must successfully complete. Teams may be eliminated at any time through the Competition for failure to complete a challenge, or otherwise based on the format of the challenge. The first team to have both teammates reach the identified finish area from the intended direction will be declared the winner, subject to completion of the required challenges, compliance with these Official Rules, and verification by the Competition Officials.
If more than one team is present at a challenge location at the same time, the teams will complete the challenge in the order in which they arrived. Competition Officials reserve the right to delay a team until the previous team has completed the challenge before allowing the second team to begin.
In the unlikely event of a tie, Competition Officials reserve the right to assign a final, tie-breaking challenge to the tied teams and the winner of that challenge will be declared the winner of the Competition.
City Chase Inc. is not responsible should the terms of a particular challenge be offensive to the morals, practices or beliefs of a participating team or team member. Failure to participate in a Challenge may, in the sole discretion of City Chase Inc., result in the team or team member being required to complete an alternate challenge, or disqualification form the Competition.
During the Competition participants must:
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Obey all local laws, regulations, bylaws and rules of the road. Participants are solely responsible for their actions and the consequences of those actions during the Competition.
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Stay within twenty (20) meters of their teammate at all times, unless explicitly instructed otherwise by a Competition Official.
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The official Competition shirt (“Shirt”) must be worn at all times (unless otherwise instructed by Competition Officials), in such a way that it, and any printing on it, is visible at all times (i.e. any additional clothing must be worn under the Shirt; Shirt may not be worn as a bandana, belt, or other than as a shirt).
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Carry valid government-issued photo identification at all times.
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Comply with the directions of the Competition Officials, local authorities, and property and/or venue owners and managers.
Participants may:
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Use the general public (with whom there is absolutely no prior connection whatsoever) as a resource during the Competition, provided that such assistance otherwise complies with these Official Rules.
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Use cellular telephones, computers, Internet-enabled or GPS-enabled devices, or other devices approved by the Competition Officials, during the Competition.
Participants may not:
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Pre-arrange or accept help, assistance, support, guidance and/or contributions of any kind from any family member, friend or acquaintance (other than their teammate) who is on the Competition course whether directly or indirectly, during the Competition. It is the obligation of the participants to decline any such assistance if offered.
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Use of any private mode of transportation, other than what is provided by the Competition Officials. Teams may not travel in a private vehicle (i.e. accept rides from others), use bicycles, in-line skates, or any other mode of transport. Travel is only permitted by foot or public transit, unless specifically authorized otherwise by a Competition Official.
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Engage in unsportsmanlike, prohibited, or illegal conduct. Verbal or physical aggression towards the public, local officials, fellow participants, or Competition Officials, or acts of vandalism, theft, or harassment will not be tolerated, and may result in a time penalty and / or disqualification from the Competition, at the sole discretion of the Competition Officials.
3. Grounds for Disqualification:
The Competition Officials reserve the right to disqualify for any reason at any time, at their absolute and sole discretion, any team or team member engaging in, or thought to be engaging in, any conduct that is contrary to these Official Rules or the instructions of Competition Officials. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Competition Officials reserve the right to disqualify any team member or team that appears to the Competition Officials not to be conducting themselves in a safe and sportsmanlike manner. In the event that a single team member is disqualified, his or her team shall be disqualified and forfeit the right to participate further in the Competition or to win a prize.
In the event of physical injury, sickness, accident or any other incident which may bring into question an individual’s ability to safely complete the Competition, Competition Officials may, in their absolute and sole discretion, disqualify the team. For greater certainty, the Competition Officials reserve the right to disqualify a team, or to cancel, suspend, amend or terminate the Competition at any time, at their sole and absolute discretion, if any factor interferes with the ability of the participants to safely complete the Competition as contemplated by these Official Rules. In the event that a team is disqualified or otherwise unable to complete the Competition, no portion of its entry fee will be refunded.
4. Prize:
Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded to the winning team, consisting of a trip for the members of the winning team to travel to and compete in the World Championship. Approximate value $3000.00, based on Singapore departure. Actual prize value will vary depending on point and date of departure. Winners are not entitled to the difference between the stated approximate value and the actual prize value, if any. If one or both members of the winning team is unable to travel to and compete in the World Championship, team may be disqualified or may substitute one (1) team member, at the sole discretion of City Chase Inc.. All travel arrangements must be booked through City Chase Inc. or its authorized agents. Travel to the World Championship will depart from the international airport closest to the host city of the Competition. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure city. All other expenses, including but not limited to ground transportation, travel insurance, health insurance, airport fees, and personal expenses are the sole responsibility of the winners. If for any reason a team or team member does not travel on the itinerary set by City Chase Inc., the affected individuals will be solely responsible for their own travel costs. In the event of late arrival of one or more team members to the start of the World Championship, the Competition Officials reserve the right in its sole discretion either to disqualify the team, or to allow the team a late start, or to allow one member to begin the World Championship without the aid of his/her teammate; this in no way limits the Competition Officials’ right to disqualify a team who has fallen behind the others. If a Grand Prize winner is a minor in the host jurisdiction of the World Championship, he or she must be accompanied to the World Championship by a parent or legal guardian at his/her own expense. Prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be transferred, exchanged or substituted, whether in cash or otherwise. City Chase Inc. reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute an alternate prize of equivalent monetary value if for any reason the prize cannot be awarded as described, including but not limited to cancellation of the World Championship Odds of winning the Competition will depend on the number of teams competing and the skill of the participants.
5. Interruptions for Filming and Event Planning/Execution:
It is expressly understood that the Competition may be filmed for television and promotional purposes. In an effort to accommodate the execution/planning/filming of the Competition, it may be necessary for the Competition Officials to (i) augment these Official Rules with verbal or written instructions during the Competition, (ii) delay the start of, or interrupt and restart, any given challenge, or (iii) otherwise amend or intervene in the operation of the Competition. The Competition Officials shall, in their sole and absolute discretion, make every reasonable effort to ensure that, if there is any positive or negative impact to a team’s performance caused by such amendments or interventions, such impact will be equally balanced among all teams.
6. Additional Terms and Conditions:
By participating in this Competition, participants agree to abide by these Official Rules. Entrants who have not complied with these Official Rules are subject to disqualification. City Chase Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose character or conduct, if declared to be the winner, could bring the reputation of the Competition, its sponsors or City Chase Inc. into disrepute. The City Chase Inc. reserves the right to modify the Official Rules in any way at any time it deems necessary or appropriate without materially affecting the terms and conditions of this Competition. Contestants and the winning team agree to make themselves available, without further compensation, to participate in additional publicity appearances as may be reasonably requested by City Chase Inc.. Contestants shall not, without City Chase Inc.’s prior written consent, give any interview or make, give or release any statement for publication, or otherwise to be made public, by any means relating to the Competition. The Competition is subject to all applicable laws of the province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, as well as local law. The courts of Toronto shall be the exclusive jurisdiction to hear any matter arising out of the Competition. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English language version and any other version of the Official Rules and any other Competition documents, translations of which may be provided at the sole discretion of the City Chase Inc. for convenience only, the English version shall prevail, govern and control.
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