Help Please

comp_addicted

I have won a Barbecue but they want me to sign a waver before they will give it to me, I have won quite a few prizes but have never been asked to do this before. What do you think is this giving away too many of my rights.

by the way I Know it says about canada but it is coming from there uk division based in Coventry

This is copy of the relevant parts of the waiver

I HEREBY AGREE:

• That my entry may automatically be disqualified if this document is not received via fax or email by Friday 11th May 2012
• That released parties and their designers and assigns shall have the right to use (unless prohibited by law) my name, voice, biographical information, city, province/ territory/ state of residence, photograph, and/ or likeness for advertising and/ or trade and/ or any other purpose in any media or format, online or offline, now or hereafter known throughout the world in perpetuity without further compensation, permission, or notification to myself or any third party;
• That all federal, provincial, and local taxes, including but not limited to an applicable income or withholding taxes, and all other costs and expenses not specified in the Official Rules, if any, are my sole responsibility;

• That I have read this Release and official Rules prior to signing this Release and I am fully familiar with their contents and agree to abide by this Release and the Official Rules;
• That Released Parties and their designers and assigns shall have no liability and will be held harmless by myself for any liabilities, loss, injury or damage to myself or any other person or entity, including personal injury, death or damage to personal or real property due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of my acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize or participation in this Promotion; and,
• That the promotion and the application or interpretation of the Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of Canada.

vanpopple

Hi i dont see anything to worry about there,
most companies do say they may use your name,voice etc etc..

Or you could give them a call and just verify the first paragraph and what it means, and im sure they will tell you the same thing.
Alot of companies use the same terms and conditions for most comps they put on so sometimes parts of the terms are irrelevant, which i think is the case here..

Well done and get cooking.

xxgeexx

i would say it sounds just like they want you to sign to say they can use your name for publicity x

Barnabysue

It's probably something that is required by law in Canada, it doesn't look like anything that should concern you. Well done on your win.

comp_addicted

thanks
I am properly too cautious but it just seemed to be a bit over the top just to use my name on the site/facebook

One-Eye

If it was me, I'd sign it without the slightest worry.

clause 2 is just for publicity - it is the cost of winning. I would only worry about it if you were ever going to be a major star or celebrity in which case you are signing away too much.
clause 3 is because in the USA (and possibly in Canada) prizes are subject to tax, and you are saying it is your responsibility to pay, not theirs. I would be more worried about this clause if prize was coming from abroad as you would be agreeing to customs charges etc, but as it is coming from Coventry you are OK.
clause 4 means if the goods are faulty/dangerous etc. you can not hold the promoter responsible. You will still be covered by product liability laws against the manufacturer.

Helga14

I have signed release forms and waivers before. For holidays rather than products but i think it is fine.

Ladychelington

i would sign this with no qualms.the laws of Canada have no relevance as far as i am concerned. we live in the united Kingdom and are governed by as such.
I assume it is so they can say you* Betty of *Bradford (sorry) won!

just to verify I would ask what this waive entails...
i know it sounds harsh, but it would not stand up in a court of law