Your precious moments in Aubainerie pajamas could take you far

The “Pajamas That Take You Places” contest is organized by Groupe JNC 1944 Inc. (Aubainerie), hereinafter referred to as the “contest organizer.”The contest runs from October 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) to December 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) (hereinafter referred to as the “Contest Period”).

1. This contest is open to anyone aged 18 and older residing in Quebec at the time of the contest. 
2. Employees, agents, and representatives of Aubainerie, Aubainerie Warehouse, and AUB44 stores and franchisees, their subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, partners, participating merchants, prize suppliers, materials and services related to this contest, and any other parties directly involved in the conduct of this contest, as well as their immediate family members (brothers, sisters, children, father, mother), legal spouse or common-law partner, and any persons with whom these employees, representatives, and agents are domiciled, are not eligible. By entering the contest, participants (and their guardian or parent, if applicable) agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of these official rules.  
3. To be eligible, the winner and all participants in their video must be wearing Aubainerie Holiday Pajamas. These pajamas can be from the current collection or a previous one. Before confirming the win, the video will be verified to ensure all participants are indeed wearing Aubainerie Holiday Pajamas. 

Any participant who has not reached the age of majority may participate in the contest, provided that the parent or legal guardian of said participant authorizes and agrees to comply with these rules (said parent or legal guardian must, among other things, agree to sign the declaration and release of liability and agree to receive the prize on behalf of said minor participant if the latter is declared a Winner). 

1. No purchase necessary. There is only one way to participate: participants must film a 10- to 60-second video in which they share festive and joyful moments with their family and/or loved ones. All participants in the video must be wearing Aubainerie Holiday Pajamas, from either the current or a previous collection. The video must be posted on Instagram, either as a Story or a Reel, tagging the @aubainerie account and using the hashtag #EnPyjamasPourLesFêtes. The participant's Instagram account must be public so that the video can be viewed by the contest organizer. Participants can submit their videos between October 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) and December 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). 

1. Only one entry per person is allowed. Participants must comply with the rules outlined here, or the Contest Organizer reserves the right to void one or more of their entries. 

1. Prize offered: A gift card valued at up to $4,500, to be used toward the travel product of the winner's choice, including flights, vacation packages, select à la carte hotels, tours, and a variety of excursions. If the total amount exceeds $4,500, the winner will be responsible for paying the difference. There is no obligation to choose a destination or a package in the south. The winner is free to choose both the destination and the travel dates that suit them best. The gift card has no expiration date but must be used exclusively with the company selected by the contest organizer. Full details on how to use the gift card can be found on the website of the selected company. 
2. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be redeemed for cash. 

1. On December 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (ET), at the Aubainerie head office, a random draw will be held to select the winner. If one or more selected entries do not meet all the conditions outlined in these rules, the entries of the selected individuals will be canceled, and a new draw will be conducted in accordance with these rules until participants are selected and declared winners. 
2. The odds of winning depend on the total number of entries received, in accordance with paragraphs 2, 3, 4, and 5. 

1. In order to be declared a winner, any selected individual must: a) have met all the eligibility and entry conditions, in accordance with sections 2, 3, 4, and 5; 

b) be drawn at random in the draw; c) sign the declaration and waiver form (hereinafter the “declaration form”) which will be emailed to them and return it to the contest organizer no later than three (3) days following its receipt. If a selected winner is not of legal age, their parent or legal guardian must sign the form before receiving the prize. Upon receipt of the signed form by the parent or legal guardian of the selected winner, the contest organizer will consider the latter as the winner (hereinafter the “Winner”), and the parent or legal guardian may claim the prize on behalf of said Winner. 

1. Failure to comply with any of the conditions mentioned above or any other condition outlined in these participation rules will result in the selected individual’s entry being canceled, and a new draw for the prize will be conducted until participants are selected and declared winners. 

1. Verification: Entries are subject to verification by the contest organizer. Any entry that is incomplete, illegible, or fraudulent will automatically be rejected and will not entitle the participant to a prize. 
2. Non-compliant participation: The contest organizer reserves the right to disqualify any person or cancel one or more entries of any person participating in or attempting to participate in this contest by means contrary to these rules. Such persons may be referred to the competent judicial authorities. 
3. Acceptance of the prize: Any prize must be accepted as described in these rules and cannot be transferred to another person, substituted for another prize, or exchanged in whole or in part for cash, subject to the paragraph below. 
4. Prize substitution: In the event that, for reasons unrelated to the winner, the contest organizer cannot award a prize (or portion of a prize) as described in these rules, it undertakes to award a prize (or portion of a prize) of the same nature and of equivalent value or, at its sole discretion, the value of the prize (or portion of the prize) stated in the rules in cash. 
5. Refusal to accept a prize: The refusal of a randomly selected person to accept a prize under the terms of these rules releases the contest organizer from any obligation related to that prize to that person. 
6. Limitation of liability—use of the prize: Any winning person releases Aubainerie, Aubainerie Warehouse, and AUB44 stores and franchisees, their affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, their employees, agents, and representatives from any liability for any damages they may suffer as a result of accepting or using their prize. To be declared a winner and prior to obtaining their prize, any selected person undertakes to sign, if required, a declaration form to this effect. 
7. Limitation of liability—contest operation: Aubainerie, Aubainerie Warehouse, and AUB44 stores and franchisees, their affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, their employees, agents, and representatives disclaim any liability for any malfunction of any computer component, software, or communication line, for any transmission failure, incomplete, incomprehensible, or erased by any computer or network, which may limit or prevent any person from participating in the contest. They also disclaim any liability for any damage or loss caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the downloading of any software or form and by the transmission of any information for the purpose of participating in the contest. 
8. Modification: The contest organizer reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this contest, in whole or in part, in the event of an event, error, or any human intervention that could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or conduct of the contest. In all cases, the contest organizer, its affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, suppliers of products or services related to this contest, as well as its employees, agents, and representatives, shall not be obliged to award more prizes than those indicated in these rules or to award prizes otherwise than in accordance with these rules. 
9. Inability to Act—Labor Dispute: Aubainerie, Aubainerie Warehouse, and AUB44 stores and franchisees, their affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, their employees, agents, and representatives shall not assume any liability in cases where their inability to act results from a situation beyond their control, including a strike, lockout, or any other labor dispute. 
10. Limitation of Liability—Participation: By participating or attempting to participate in this contest, any person releases the contest organizer, its affiliates, advertising and/or promotional agencies, employees, agents, and representatives from any liability for any damage they may suffer as a result of their participation or attempted participation in the contest. 
11. Authorization: By participating in this contest, any winning person authorizes the contest organizer, its partners, representatives, and prize suppliers to use, if required, their name, photograph, image, at their discretion and without limitation as to the period of use, in any media and worldwide, for advertising purposes or for any other purpose deemed relevant. 
12. Communication with Participants: No communication (other than during registration) or correspondence will be conducted with participants in connection with this contest, except with individuals selected for a prize. However, participants have the option to subscribe to the Aubainerie newsletter at the time of registration. Those who voluntarily choose this option may receive additional communications, such as promotional offers and updates, outside of the contest. 
13. Decisions of the Contest Organizer: Any decision of the contest organizer or its representatives regarding this contest is final and binding, subject to any decision of the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux du Québec regarding any matter within its jurisdiction. 
14. Dispute: A dispute regarding the organization or conduct of an advertising contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for resolution. A dispute regarding the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie solely for the purpose of attempting to resolve it. 
15. Participant Identification: For the purposes of these rules, the participant is the person whose contact details are provided during the registration process. This person will be the one to whom the prize will be awarded if selected and declared a winner. 

Note: The masculine form is used solely for the purpose of brevity in the text.