Linkedin StarterPack (“Program”) Rules
- General
a) Your use of Linkedin is governed by Linkedin's User Agreement and Linkedin’s Privacy Policy. The User Agreement and Privacy Policy are incorporated herein by reference.
b) The terms set out below are in addition to the User Agreement & Privacy Policy.
c) This Program will receive applications from September 12, 2016 till October 7, 2016 (“Program Period”) unless extended by Linkedin at its sole discretion and without any notice.
d) Entry implies acceptance of the Rules. LinkedIn may disqualify any entry from the Program if in its judgment the applicant has not complied with these Rules.
- Eligibility
a) All applicants must be residents and/or registered/incorporated in India excluding (a) anyone professionally connected with this Program, (b) employees and representatives of LinkedIn Technology Information Pvt. Ltd. (“LinkedIn”) and its affiliates.
b) Applicant must have a “Company” page on Linkedin.com as on September 1, 2016 .
c) Applicant must have less than seventy five (75) employees as on September 1, 2016.
- How to enter
a) LinkedIn’s Program is free to enter.
b) Applicants must visit [ linkedin.com/starterpack ] and fully complete the entry form on the site during the Program period.
c) Only one entry per entity will be counted.
d) LinkedIn will not accept entries from agents, third parties, organised groups or entries automatically generated by computer, incomplete entries, or entries that were not completed in accordance with the entry instructions.
e) LinkedIn does not accept responsibility whatsoever for any entries accidentally lost, delayed, corrupted or not received, or any failure to receive entries due to transmission failures and other conditions beyond its reasonable control.
f) All entries and materials submitted to LinkedIn in connection with the Program (collectively, “Entry Materials”), along with all associated copyright and other proprietary rights, become the property of LinkedIn upon submission, and Entry Materials will not be returned to any applicant.
g) Linkedin may use the Entry Materials you submit in connection with your application for the Program to evaluate your application, manage the Program and as described in our Privacy Policy. - Selection
a)Linkedin may approve your application to participate in the Linkedin StarterPack Program in its sole discretion. The decision of Linkedin will be final in this regard.
b) The selection of successful applicants will be completed by October 30, 2016 unless extended by Linkedin at its sole discretion and without any notice.
c) The successful applicants will be notified before on or before October 30, 2016. All reasonable attempts will be made to contact the successful applicants, but if the successful applicant cannot be contacted after two (2) attempts before October 30, 2016 LinkedIn reserves the right to withdraw its approval to participate in the Program. By entering the Program you consent to LinkedIn passing on your details to any relevant third party for the purpose of contacting you directly in the event you’re a successful applicant.
d) Applicants whose application is not successful will not be notified.
e) LinkedIn reserves the right to withdraw its approval to any successful applicant in its sole discretion and without any notice in the event that it has grounds for believing that an applicant has contravened any of these terms and conditions.
f) The name of the successful applicants may be used in further promotional communication. Applicants consent to the use of their name, address, likeness, and/or prize information for promotional and other purposes without further payment, except where prohibited by law.
g) The successful applicant may be required to take part in publicity related to the Program. This may include a mention in email to all applicants. The successful applicants may be required to participate in LinkedIn's marketing and promotional activities. By entering into this Program you consent to participate in LinkedIn’s marketing and promotional activities.
h) No cash or other prize alternatives are available, except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control, LinkedIn reserves the right to substitute similar alternatives of equal or greater value. - Program
a) If your application is successful, Linkedin will provide you information on how to access the Program.
b) The Program fees is INR 99000 (INR ninety nine thousand only) which has to be paid by the successful applicants within fourteen (14) days of receipt of notice/intimation failing which Linkedin reserves the right to withdraw its approval to any successful applicant in its sole discretion and without any notice.
c) Successful applicants will pay or reimburse LinkedIn for all federal, state, and local taxes/fees/levies including sales, use, gross receipts, VAT, GST, or similar transaction taxes imposed on applicant’s purchase of Services, unless applicant provides LinkedIn with a valid tax exemption certificate. All taxes payable by applicant will be separately stated and exclusive of the fees. applicant will have no liability for taxes that are statutorily imposed on LinkedIn including taxes or fees measured by LinkedIn’s net or gross income.
d) (i) The Program comprises of the following products/services :
- Recruiter Seats (India Only) - 1 Nos
- Job Credits (10 - 200) India Only - 10 Nos.
(ii) Further, the following products/services shall be provided free /on complimentary basis :
- USD 1000 worth of Sponsored Content Campaign credits
- Linkedin Premium Business Plus Subscriptions - 2 Nos.
e) The Program comprises of several products and/or services. Separate terms and conditions apply to each of the products /services and your use of the products/services. Successful applicants will be required to separately accept such terms and conditions prior to using such products/services.
f) Linkedin may disclose your data to third parties to make any of the products/services available to you.
g) Successful applicants can use the products/services for a period of up to one hundred and eighty (180) days from the contract start date (“Term”). Any unused products/services shall be forfeited at the end of the Term. No deferral, rescheduling, suspension, etc. is permitted.
h) Subsequent renewals if any will be at the then prevailing market rates as communicated by Linkedin from time to time.
i) Successful applicants will pay the fees by credit card only. LinkedIn will charge applicant’s credit card upon receipt of the credit card information.
j) Applicant’s purchases are non-cancelable and all payments are non-refundable, except as otherwise stated herein. Partial cancellation is not permitted.
k) In the event the price of the Sponsored Content campaign as selected by the successful applicant exceeds USD 1000, the difference will be charged to the credit card provided by the successful applicant.
l) Only LinkedIn members may use the products/services.m) Linkedin reserves the right to withdraw the benefits under the Program in the event the successful applicant is acquired by another company that does not meet the eligibility conditions of the Program.
- Miscellanous
a) Except as prohibited by law, by entering the Program you release LinkedIn, relevant third parties and each of their respective affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agencies from any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Program.
b) This offer cannot be combined with any other offers/promotions/discounts.
c) The Program and all accompanying materials are copyright © 2016 by LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates.
d) Applicants agree to be bound by these Rules and by the decisions of LinkedIn, which are final and binding.
e) LinkedIn reserves the right to at its sole discretion change these rules or cancel the Program at any time without providing any notice.