1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the prize giveaway ("Giveaway") conducted during the Advent of Cyber 2024 ("Event") organised by TryHackMe LTD ("TryHackMe" or "Organiser").
By entering the Event, participants agree to abide by these Terms and the decisions of the Organiser.
2. Eligibility
The Giveaway is open to all registered active TryHackMe users who are aged 16 years or over ("Participants" or each a "Participant").
Employees of the organiser or anyone else connected with the Event (such as official walkthrough video creators) are not eligible to enter the giveaway.
Entry is free, and no purchase is necessary to enter the Giveaway.
Participants who participate in the Event between 1 December 2024 and 31 December 2024 will be eligible to win a grand prize ("Eligible Participants" or each an “Eligible Participant").
Users must verify their TryHackMe account to be eligible to win from the prize draw.
3. Entry
Participants can enter the Event by completing questions or tasks as may be required from time to time ("Tasks" and each a "Task") in the event room located at www.tryhackme.com/r/room/adventofcyber2024 or such link as the Organiser may update from time to time ("Event Room").
Each correct Task answered constitutes an entry ("Entry" or "Entries"). One Eligible Participant can submit multiple Entries.
Every Eligible Participant can enter the Event using only one TryHackMe account. Multiple account entries are not permitted, and the Eligible Participant will be disqualified from the prizes.
Entries for the Giveaway can be submitted from December 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024.
Entries that do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the Organiser's sole discretion.
4. Prizes
Prizes (other than TryHackMe vouchers) are handled by OnGoody.com
Information will be shared with OnGoody.com for the purpose of prize distribution. The Participant acknowledges and consents to the collection, use, processing and transfer of personal data as described in this section. The Participant authorises TryHackMe and any third parties to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the personal data, in electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering and managing the Participant’s participation in the Event, including any requisite transfer of such personal data as may be required.
Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash or other forms of credit.
Images of prizes are for illustrative purposes only. Actual prizes may vary in brand or make but will be similar in value.
Any expiry date associated with a prize is final and non-negotiable.
It is the responsibility of the winner to redeem the prize before the expiry date.
Prizes will be awarded to Eligible Participants selected from those who have completed Tasks in the Advent of Cyber room. Each completed Task will serve as an Entry into the prize draw, enhancing the likelihood of selection. Participation in the draw is free, with no purchase necessary.
After the winner has been selected, the username of the winner’s TryHackMe public profile may be posted on the company's social media profiles.
Participants in the Advent of Cyber draw are eligible to win only one prize, and any individual selected for multiple prizes will be awarded a single prize only.
5. Prize Claim
Winners will be drawn on January 6th, 2025.
All winners will be contacted via the email registered with TryHackMe, and within 7 days of being drawn.
No claims will be entertained after the Prize Claim Deadline of Monday, 20th, January 2025.
6. Prize Delivery
TryHackMe will make reasonable efforts to deliver the prize to the winners.
Shipping may take up to 10 business days, but please allow up to 30 days for international shipping.
If requested, the winner's name, address, and email address must be provided to TryHackMe and will be shared to enable the fulfilment of the Prize.
Should the Eligible Participant be selected for a prize but his or her residence is unable to receive shipments from Goody, a gift card of equivalent value will be issued to the Eligible Participant.
In the event that TryHackMe is unable to deliver the prize due to unforeseen circumstances or restrictions that are not attributed to TryHackMe, the winners will be compensated with TryHackMe swag, TryHackMe vouchers, or an equivalent monetary donation to the Winner’s charity of choice, as deems fit by TryHackMe.
In the event that the prize is unclaimed, the winner can’t be contacted, or the winner is found to be ineligible for the prize, TryHackMe will donate the amount equal to the prize’s worth to charity, as deemed fit by TryHackMe.
TryHackMe is not responsible for packages lost or damaged in transport. For any issues with prize delivery of Goody products (such as delivery complexities or product faults), winners are advised to contact Goody’s support team.
Any individual at the delivery address who accepts a delivery from us is presumed to be authorised to receive such delivery on behalf of the intended Recipient.
7. Grand Prize: DEF CON
If the Eligible Participant is selected as the winner of the grand prize, the following will apply:
The prize includes round-trip airfare from the winner's nearest major airport to Las Vegas, Nevada, hotel accommodations for the duration of DEFCON, and one paid ticket to attend the conference. The winners will be responsible for any additional costs not previously specified.
Winning Obligations associated with the grand prize
The winner completes all Tasks in the Advent of Cyber room
The winner agrees to participate in marketing and promotional activities with TryHackMe during DEFCON, including but not limited to interviews, video recordings, and social media interactions.
The winner must be available to travel on the dates specified by TryHackMe, which coincide with the DEFCON conference schedule.
Participants must legally reside in a country with streamlined processes for obtaining the necessary travel documentation to enter the United States.
8. Disqualifications
Breaking rules will result in elimination from the event and disqualification of prizes. Rules are as follows:
*.tryhackme.com and the OpenVPN server are off-limits to probing, scanning, or exploiting
Users are only authorised to hack machines deployed in the rooms they have access to
Users are not to target or attack other users
Users should only enter the event once, using one account
Answers to questions are not to be shared unless shown on videos/streams
Usage of bot accounts
TryHackMe reserves the right to disqualify users and/or revoke the Prize (at any stage of the event) if:
The user is ineligible or does not meet any of the eligibility criteria; or
The user breaches the Terms and Conditions or other rules and regulations of the event or violated any applicable laws or regulations; or
in TryHackMe’s sole determination, it believes that the user has attempted to undermine the operation of the event by fraud, cheating or deception.
In the event of a disqualification after the prize has been awarded, TryHackMe reserves the right to demand the return of the prize or payment of its value from the ineligible user.
Whilst TryHackMe will endeavour to conduct necessary verifications on the eligibility of users, failure to disqualify any ineligible users shall not be deemed a breach by TryHackMe.
9. Modification of Terms
The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Continued participation in the Event following any modification signifies acceptance of such modification.
10. Jurisdiction & Limitation of Liability
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes arising in connection with them will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, TryHackMe shall not be liable under or in connection with these terms and conditions, the competition or any Prize for any indirect, special or consequential cost, expense, loss or damage suffered by a participant even if such cost, expense, loss or damage was reasonably foreseeable or might reasonably have been contemplated by the participant and TryHackMe and whether arising from breach of contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise.
11. General
TryHackMe, its agents, sponsors and representatives shall not be liable to perform any of their obligations in respect of the event and this Terms and Conditions, rules and regulations in respect of the event where they are unable to do so as a result of circumstances beyond its control and shall not be liable to compensate the users in any manner whatsoever in such circumstances.
The users shall not be entitled to assign any of the rights or sub-contract any of the obligations herein. TryHackMe shall be entitled to assign or sub-license the whole or any part of its rights hereunder to any third party as may be determined by TryHackMe.
All rights and privileges herein granted to TryHackMe are irrevocable and not subjected to rescission, restraint or injunction under any and all circumstances. Under no circumstances shall the users have the right to injunctive relief or to restrain or otherwise interfere with the organization of the event, the production, distribution, exhibition and/or exploitation of the event and/or any product based on and/or derived from the event.
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any terms hereunder shall not affect or impair the continuation in force of the remainder of the Terms and Conditions of the event.
The main language of the Terms and Conditions shall be the English language. Any translation to any other language than English shall be for convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency between this English language and any other languages, the English language version shall prevail and govern in all respects.