I remember a poster in another thread saying that they called Idine and asked about gift certificates and the reply was that gift certificates are not allowed.

If this is ineed true, why would they have this policy? As sdsearch explains in his post, gift certificates can often bring a restaurant extra business.

Also, where does it say this in the member agreement? I've read through the whole thing and found the section where they prohibit discounts, coupons, or special group pricing (see bottom), but I see no mention of gift certificates.

Has anyone had a gift certificate claim denied?





From
http://mpdining.rewardsnetwork.com/t...conditions.jsp :

Rewards are not available when used with other dining programs, coupons, discount cards, restaurant promotions or planned events such as large business functions, parties and/or any situation where a special pricing arrangement has been negotiated directly with the restaurant. Any Rewards that may have been granted to you may be reversed by Rewards Network if you do not have prior consent from the restaurant to receive your Rewards in addition to your negotiated arrangement. You may contact Rewards Network Member Services at 1-800-555-5116 for assistance with plans for large functions.