Tom's Two Million Contest

[hollif50]

I'm entered, but with my poor luck I'll win at the lowest tier and just win the Tom's Hardware hammer..... (Which BTW - wouldn't really be that shabby!)

 

[jpishgar]

Hey there all!

Let's keep the discussion on topic, and not get into the weeds of the legal restrictions. We've explained all in the previous posts on "Why?" and have pretty much been definitive on the matter. Don't forget, as standard practice, we won't stand for any personal attacks or unfounded accusations in civil threads. If you have any questions about the legal issues revolving around the contest itself, please feel free to reach out to me directly at jpishgar@purch.com. Otherwise, I ask everyone to stay on topic with discussion focused on the contest and prizes themselves.

Thanks all! And good luck!

-JP

 

[C31647]

Hoping for 16th place want that ssd

 

[Vaesmannaeyjar]

A good chunk of those 2 million aren't from the US, typical imperialist thinking. Good chance with Trump guys.

 

[chechak]

"Sorry, this promotion is not available in your region" :S

 

[jasonkaler]

US only. sigh.
But I do understand. One of the big issues with an international competition is the cost of shipping prizes.

 

[OhSnapWord]

It won't let me enter without using Facebook. Don't force me to sign up for Facebook.

 

[naturesninja]

You don't need Facebook...

 

[azzinoth]

Yey a way to go...anoter USA contest only. I agree with the other readers from around the globe, it is time to change that policy. It is also ignorant of you "to forget" from where you have 2M readers.
This article reminded me of why I rarely visit Tom's site nowadays...

 

[AndrewJacksonZA]

This is called fraud. It's breaking a number of laws. More specifically, it involves tax fraud, illegal exports, and violation of FTC regulations.

Thanks T. I don't see it that way, but IANAL, especially an American lawyer.

Let's keep the discussion on topic, and not get into the weeds of the legal restrictions.

Sorry, thanks Joe.

 

[DeathRabit]

Sorry, this promotion is not available in your region hmm, run Cyber Ghost now I can enter

 

[slamm]

Glemm!? Gleem sucks it does not work right and privacy is a joke.

 

[royalcrown]

Nice reply +2

You don't need lawyers; you don't need documents drawn up; there are no legal dilemmas. Simple.

It never ceases to amaze me how so many out there think they know everything when in reality they know nothing of what they are talking about. So tell us McHenryB....what exactly is your legal expertise and experience in the international community?

It's all explained quite clearly by the UK Gambling Commission who are the body who regulate any form of gambling, lottery, competition, etc.

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/pdf/prize%20competitions%20and%20free%20draws%20-%20the%20requirements%20of%20the%20gambling%20act%202005%20-%20december%202009.pdf

Paragraph 4, Section 4.1 - Free draws are free of all statutory control.

It never ceases to amaze me how so many out there are unwilling to do a little basic research. Know-it-alls indeed.

 

[Guest]

No Canada T_T

 

[xRogueBullx]

EXCELLENT!!! Good luck to one and all! Especially those who need it 😉

 

[Bossyfins]

If international Tom's members are to be excluded then why torture them with a contest that they can't win ie. only send it to your US members and stop pissing off all the other members from around the world, or better still don't have a competition at all and save your money you tight fisted @#$$%&*!#$. Typical American BS.

Toms is didivded by language.

So, English mainly applies to North/America, and the UK. But, as EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER HAS SAID -


There is legal constraints. International legal documents do get expensive. As they have said, if you want to pay for the legal part of it, go ahead. And maybe they will ship it internationally. ALso, the staff has said there would be non-item giveaways such as game-codes/steam cards as those don't require legal documents.

So before you become salty, know the website is divided by language, not region. I.E: German website,, etc.

 

[Slesreth]

Hey all you blokes and gals, chill. Research international sweepstakes registration laws, country, by country. It is an astounding amount of research. It is expensive, not for one country or a handful. No, but for everyone/where? Remember TomsHardware is basically F2P/Use content. They get paid salaries based off of adds for hardware they may find complete crap. It is solid work, on wildly fluctuating profits margins. Give them a break. This hardware is donated by the companies who pay them percentages based off of sales. It is not a guaranteed cash flow, merely highly likely.

If you need to participate in an international sweepstakes, go to;
https://www.gamingtribe.com/
This site is funded, and promoted by the hardware manufacturers listed on the website.
Your odds are, at the time of this writing;
1,841,359 to +1.
Based on the current user registry in addition to yours.
Have fun, be cool. Cheers!

 

[Agha Khan2]

Just a front to get me to sign up for a bunch of things so I can be sent more targeted ads.

 

[Steve Davis]

Re: International Entrants.
Could TH not simply affiliate with other countries via a local agent, Overclockers.co.uk or Ebuyer for example? Th supply the prizes and let the local affiliate sort out the local legal stuff as they all have to with their own competitions! I genuinely feel that it is a cop out as teh EU is a single entity for competitions etc

 

[rockerrb]

cool!

 

[rockerrb]

cool!

 

[sdmf74]

Thanks for the oppertunity

 

[product_recall]

Whoooot! 2 million! Well done. No F off the rest of the world, this contest is only for the US. Now where is the unsubscribe button?

 

[Bossyfins]

apparently no one cares to read what has been discussed above.

 

[Gam3r01]

apparently no one cares to read what has been discussed above.

Read? On a forum? Please.
Thats like expecting someone to understand what they sign up for in a giveaway.
Oh wait...