Extropian competition

marcia_

 I have received the following email from a competition i entered on here. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6547723/e-25-08-7pm-win-the-laco-atacama-watch-valued-at-640-upviral?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=Extropian

 Anyone else received this email?
Is this because I clicked through from mse? 

"We hope this message finds you well. We're reaching out to inform you that our system has detected some unusual activity in your sweepstake participation.

Please be aware that all referred leads are subject to verification before we finalize the winner of the sweepstake. This process ensures fairness and integrity in our campaign.

If you believe your activity has been normal and in line with our terms, there's no need for any action on your part. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Thank you for your participation, and if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us."

CloWithTheFlow23

@marcia_ I have just double checked the comp url in the OP to make sure it wasn't inadvertently a referral link (I would never knowingly post those!).

It is definitely not a referral link and is the original url as supplied by the promoter, found here if anyone's interested: https://www.facebook.com/100066966917012/posts/pfbid0272mh5LFFW4NVkArgvY9wSVUVveE4csGX68kxy4nUCt2qffrCUgQqGbfjBLVbJ8upl/?app=fbl

The only thing that I can think of is exactly as you have suggested, that their system analyses where entry click-thru's come from and has flagged yours as coming from a comping site - assuming you entered directly from the OP without copying and pasting the url in a new tab.

However, more experienced compers on here may have knowledge and experience that points to a different conclusion...

CloWithTheFlow23

I have also checked the t&c's and can't see anything that I understand would exclude compers so I'm not sure that ultimately there's a problem with your entry.

Terms & Conditions

1. Promotion Name: The name of the campaign is defined as 'Extropian Sweepstake' and will be referred to as 'Promotion' in the following paragraphs.
2. Company Information: The business executing the promotion is Extropian, located at 4 rue de la Terrasse, 75017, Paris, France. The company can be contacted at contact@extropian.co. It will be referred to as 'Company' in the following paragraphs.
3. Promotion Duration: The Promotion ends at 25 Aug 2024 07:00pm (UTC +02:00).
4. Prize: Participants have a chance to win one new Laco Atacama Quartz UTC.
5. Increased Chances: Participants can increase their chances of winning the Promotion via the actions or by sharing it with the share buttons or when someone they referred signs up via their unique invite link.
6. Winner Selection: The Winner will be selected in an impartial and random manner by a computer system and will be notified by e-mail maximum four weeks after the campaign has ended. There will be no other correspondence about the result.
7. Winner Conduct: The winner agrees to behave in accordance with any applicable rules of conduct of the Company and/or other third parties concerned at any locations of the Company and/or third parties. Actions and referrals by the winner will be verified to ensure fairness among participants. 
8. Agreement to Terms and Conditions: Participation implies agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, as well as to all decisions the Company takes to ensure the Promotion runs smoothly.
9. Changes to Terms & Conditions: The Company reserves the right to change these Terms & Conditions at any time, in its sole discretion and without giving prior notice, unless these changes are to the disadvantage of the participant.
10. Participation Requirements: Participation requires signing up to the Promotion, being age 18 and older, and agreeing to receive newsletters and emails in relation to the Promotion.
11. Exclusions: Employees of the Company or anyone indirectly involved are excluded from the Promotion.
12. Prize Representation: Images and descriptions of the rewards or prizes are for illustrative purposes only, actual versions may differ.
13. Prize Terms: Exchanging or returning prizes is not possible. The prize is personal and not transferable or exchangeable for money.
14. No Additional Costs: For participation, no additional communication costs will be charged and no payment or purchase is required.
15. Tax Responsibility: If required by law, the Company will pay any gambling taxes. Prizes and rewards in this Promotion are tax-free for winners except for the customs duties that may apply in their country.
16. Participant Exclusion: The Company is allowed, without giving any reason and at its own discretion, to exclude participants from the Promotion if these Terms and Conditions are violated or due to any other legally applicable provision.
17. Promotion Changes: The Company can prematurely terminate, interrupt or change the Promotion and/or modify prizes and rewards at its own discretion and without prior notice.
18. Inquiries and Complaints: Complaints or questions about the Promotion or these Terms and Conditions should be sent to contact@extropian.co. The Company endeavours to respond within 10 working days.
19. Suspension and Invalidity: In the event of knowledge or suspicion of violations, fraud or abuse, the Company has the right to suspend participation and/or to declare participation invalid, without the obligation of giving any reason.
20. Data Accuracy: Participants guarantee that the personal data provided during the participation procedure is correct, truthful, up-to-date and complete. The Company can provide this information to third parties if this is necessary for the provision or the delivery of prizes or rewards.
21. Recipient Conduct: The recipients of prizes and rewards agree to behave in accordance with any applicable rules of conduct of the Company and/or other third parties concerned at any locations of the Company and/or third parties.
22. Validity of Provisions: If any provision in these Terms and Conditions is void or voided, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

CloWithTheFlow23

In answer to your question; I entered this one after I posted it and didn't receive the email.

sarah250187

I have received the email this morning too. Not really sure if I’m excluded now but never mind, onto the next one!