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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:18 am
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Originally Posted by Beavertails
I plan on writing up to 100 letters.

I see nothing in the Terms and conditions that forbid it.

Just so they have something to exclude on next year's list...
Well the T&C is vague but it could look it could count only towards a chance at winning grand prize - not stars.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:21 am
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Just asked them that question, waiting for reply.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by Beavertails
I plan on writing up to 100 letters.

I see nothing in the Terms and conditions that forbid it.

Just so they have something to exclude on next year's list...
Originally Posted by DaveTO
So you're willing to pay $61 (100x0.61) + the cost of envelopes etc.

I feel bad for Amelie Amyot (the Aeroplan person who gets all of the letters) and has to manually add stars to each aeroplan account after ensuring that the essays are between 100 and 250 words :P
Originally Posted by Beavertails
That's where working in an office like mine comes in handy. Cost: $0.

Sorry, Amelie.

I'll try and make at least 10 of them entertaining! (Are they actually going to be read?)
I completely agree.

I think this will be the easiest way to do this for me, as well. Add 20 bucks or so for the cost of fancyhands to do it, so 80 bucks for 25,000 miles. Not bad!

[edit] wait till my 2 year old sends in 100 letters. Hahaha.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:31 am
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Looks like the clause got taken out in the T&C. Anyone verify?
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by yerffej201
Looks like the clause got taken out in the T&C. Anyone verify?
It does appear to be removed from their current Terms and Conditions, but I still have the original ones...
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:39 am
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From their new T&C:

5. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION By participating in this Promotion, each member accepts and agrees to these
official Terms and Conditions. Aeroplan and its respective affiliates may, at their
sole discretion and without liability, rescind or amend this Promotion at any time.


Sigh.

Why the change? I wasn't attempting to game the system. To do what I proposed of writing a lot of letters is labour intensive. Changing the terms and conditions now after posting them is cheating.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:44 am
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In fact, re-reading the original Terms and Conditions, I can see no such disclaimer that Aeroplan "may, at their sole discretion and without liability, rescind or amend this Promotion at any time."
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:46 am
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Further, further checking...

The original T&C link is still available online:

http://www3.aeroplan.com/static/pdf/...e/rAndR_EN.pdf
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:48 am
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And in case it gets taken down, I hope the mods will understand why I have cut and pasted them here. If this violates any rule, please feel free to edit this post:

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OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
Star Challenge 2013 Contest (the “Contest”)
This Contest is only open to Aeroplan® Members who are residents of Canada and is governed
by Canadian law.
1. SPONSOR. The sponsor of this Contest is Aimia Canada Inc. (“Aeroplan”or the”Sponsor”). The
Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with the Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce ("CIBC"). The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or
associated with AMEX Bank of Canada and its affiliates.
2. CONTEST PERIOD. The Contest will commence on March 7, 2013, at 12:00:00 a.m. EST and
will run until April 10, 2013, at 11:59:59 p.m. EST (the “Contest Period”).
3. ELIGIBILITY. This Contest is open to all Aeroplan Members who are residents of Canada and
who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence, except American
Express employees, CIBC employees, employees, representatives and agents of Aeroplan, their
affiliates, their advertising or promotion agencies, other contest prize suppliers, and any other
companies engaged in the development, production, or distribution of materials for this Contest, and
members of the immediate families of, or persons domiciled with, any of the above. Non-members are
requested to become a member to be able to participate.
4. HOW TO ENTER AND NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Only Aeroplan Members that register for
the Aeroplan Star Challenge Promotion during the Contest Period will automatically be entered in this
Contest.
Members can register in 1 of 3 ways:
1. Online at Aeroplan.com: aeroplan.com/star
2. Aeroplan Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/aeroplan
3. Mobile (SMS): Members may register with their mobile phone by texting STAR and their
Aeroplan Number to “23333”. Standard text messaging charges may apply from your wireless
provider.
Members will receive one free star for each of these 3 ways of registering to the Promotion.
In order to register, you need to have a valid Aeroplan Number. If you are not an Aeroplan Member,
you can enrol in the Aeroplan Program at www.aeroplan.com/enroll.do. Aeroplan membership is free.
Although online access is required in order to participate in the Contest, no purchase is required.
Many public libraries, Internet cafés, retail businesses and others offer free Internet access.
In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an entrant online, the entry will be deemed to have
been made by the authorized account holder of the Aeroplan Number, at the time of entry. “Aeroplan
Number holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an Aeroplan Number.
To earn stars without purchase, please handwrite your name, home address, including your postal
code, Aeroplan Number, daytime and evening telephone numbers and include an original handwritten
essay of at least 100 and no more than 250 words as to what you would do with 500,000 Aeroplan
Miles and mail it to:
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Star Challenge Contest
c/o Amélie Amyot
5100 boul. De Maisonneuve West, ZIP 1154
Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T2
Limit of one (1) essay per stamped envelope. To be eligible for a star (see clause 6), your envelope
must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2013, after which you will not receive a star and will not get
an additional chance to win. Aeroplan will not be responsible for lost, misdirected, stolen, ineligible or
delayed entries, or those with insufficient postage.
5. ADDITIONAL CHANCES TO WIN
Aeroplan Members will receive additional chances to win by accumulating Aeroplan Stars ("Stars") on
each qualifying transaction with each participating Aeroplan Partner (participating partners and Stars
allocation listed below) or by accumulating Social Stars on Facebook during the Promotion Period.
QUALIFYING TRANSACTIONS are defined as: Members must use their Aeroplan Card or present a
valid Aeroplan Number at the point of purchase and/or transaction, and earn/accumulate at least one
(1) Aeroplan Mile (or as otherwise indicated), in order to be eligible. Stars will not be awarded on
refunds of earlier transactions.
FINANCIAL CARDS
CIBC
Aeroplan Members who are also Aeroplan-affiliated financial cardholders (Primary Cardholders
only) in Good Standing as of February 25, 2013, will automatically earn 5 Stars only once at the
beginning of the Contest Period, regardless of the number of Aeroplan-affiliated financial cards they
hold. The CIBC Aero Classic Visa Card, the CIBC Aerogold Visa Card and the Aerogold Infinite Visa
Card qualify as Aeroplan-affiliated financial cards. (Excluded: The CIBC Aerogold for Business Visa
Card)
Aeroplan Members who are also Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cardholders (Primary Cardholders only)
in Good Standing as of February 25, 2013, will earn 2 Stars for every $1,000 spent in purchases from
March 11 to April 10, 2013, for each Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Card they hold (to a maximum of 10
Stars). The CIBC Aero Classic Visa Card, the CIBC Aerogold Visa Card and the Aerogold Infinite Visa
Card qualify as Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cards. (Excluded: The CIBC Aerogold for Business Visa
Card).
Aeroplan Members who are Primary Cardholders (in Good Standing) of the CIBC Aero Classic Visa
Card, the CIBC Aerogold Visa and CIBC Aerogold Infinite Visa Cards (excluding the CIBC Aerogold
for Business Visa Card) will earn 1 Star for every time they pay with their CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated
Financial Card at a participating CIBC Bonus Rewards restaurant (to a maximum of 5 Stars) between
March 11 and April 10, 2013. CIBC Bonus Rewards apply only if the Card is used for payment at
participating establishments. Some restrictions may apply. Please visit www.cibcbonusrewards.com
for full terms and conditions. CIBC Bonus Rewards cannot be combined with other promotional offers
and may not be valid with certain discounts or offers. Terms, conditions and participating merchants
may change without notice. This program is operated by Advantex Marketing International Inc.
Aeroplan Members who are also Primary Cardholders of a CIBC Aero Classic Visa, a CIBC Aerogold
Visa and/or a CIBC Aerogold Infinite Visa in Good Standing as of February 25, 2013 (excluding the
CIBC Aerogold for Business Visa card) can also earn:
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– 5 Stars for upgrading your CIBC Aero Classic Visa card to a CIBC Aerogold Visa Card or CIBC
Aerogold Infinite Visa Card between March 11 and April 10, 2013. Minimum Income
requirements and additional criteria apply; please call a CIBC Customer Service Representative
at 1-800-465-4653 (in Canada and the U.S.) or 514-861-4653 (from elsewhere) for more
information.
– 3 Stars for adding up to 2 additional cardholders to your CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated credit card
account between March 11 and April 10, 2013. Maximum of 6 Stars.
– 3 Stars when you open a CIBC Unlimited® Chequing Account and enroll in the Aeroplan Miles
reward feature and complete a qualifying behaviour (direct deposit or Pre-authorized payment)
between March 11 and April 30 2013. For details on how to enroll in the Aeroplan Miles reward
feature, please see Terms and Conditions
– 1 Star for registering for CIBC Online Banking® using your eligible CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated
Credit Card from March 11 to April 10, 2013.
– 1 Star for every new pre-authorized payment set up on a CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated Credit Card
from March 11 to April 10, 2013. Maximum of 5 Stars.
The use of CIBC convenience cheques, cash advances, balance transfers and/or posting of annual
fees, interest and/or other fees are not eligible as a qualifying transaction for the purpose of this
Promotion
The Aeroplan Number registered for the Star Challenge promotion must be the same as the primary
cardholder of the eligible CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Card in order to receive the Stars
allocated from CIBC if you have completed the qualifying behavior during the promotion period.
PLEASE NOTE THAT STAR ALLOCATION FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WILL ONLY
APPEAR AROUND JULY 1ST, 2013.
AMERICAN EXPRESS
Aeroplan Members who are also Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cardholders (Basic cardholders only)
in good standing as of February 25, 2013, will earn 5 Stars only once at the beginning of the Contest
Period, regardless of the number of Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cards they hold. The American
Express®* AeroplanPlus® Card, the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Gold Card, the American
Express®* AeroplanPlus® Platinum Card qualify as Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cards. (Excluded: The
American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Corporate Card and the American Express®* AeroplanPlus®
Corporate Platinum Card)
Aeroplan Members who are also Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cardholders (Basic cardholders only) in
good standing as of February 25, 2013, will earn 2 Stars for every $1,000 in purchases on the card to
a maximum of 10 Stars from March 11 to April 10, 2013. Transactions must also be posted to the
Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Card by May 31, 2013. Account must be in good standing at the time of
purchase and fulfillment. The American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Card, the American Express®*
AeroplanPlus® Gold Card and the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Platinum Card, qualify as
Aeroplan-affiliated Financial Cards. (Excluded: The American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Corporate
Card and the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Corporate Platinum Card)
Aeroplan Members who are also Basic Cardmembers American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Card, the
American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Gold Card, the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Platinum Card
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in good standing as of February 25, 2013 (Excludes the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Corporate
Card and the American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Corporate Platinum Card) can also earn:
– 5 Stars for upgrading their American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Card to the American Express®*
AeroplanPlus® Gold Card OR upgrading their American Express AeroplanPlus® Gold Card to
the American Express® AeroplanPlus® Platinum Card valid for applications received by
American Express between March 11 and April 10, 2013. (One-time bonus of 5 stars per
Aeroplan Account.)
– 3 stars for adding a Supplementary Card to their American Express® AeroplanPlus® Card,
American Express®* AeroplanPlus® Gold Card and the American Express®* AeroplanPlus®
Platinum Card account, valid for applications received by American Express between March 11
and April 10, 2013. Maximum of 6 stars (2 Supplementary Cards per account).
PLEASE NOTE THAT STAR ALLOCATION FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WILL ONLY
APPEAR AROUND JULY 1ST, 2013.
AIR CANADA
Aeroplan Members will earn 5 Stars per Air Canada flight segment flown for bookings made between
March 11 and April 10, 2013 and travel completed between March 11, 2013 and April 30, 2013.
Eligible on flights operated by Air Canada and under the Air Canada ExpressTM Banner.
The purchase of Air Canada unlimited flight passes does not apply as a qualifying transaction for this
Promotion.
STAR ALLIANCE AND OTHER AIR TRAVEL PARTNERS
Aeroplan Members will earn a total of 3 Stars for each participating Star Alliance member airline they
fly with (regardless of how many segments are flown with each participating carrier listed below)
between March 11 and April 10, 2013.
STAR ALLIANCE PARTNERS
ADRIA AIRWAYS COPA AIRLINES SOUTH AFRICAN
AIRWAYS
AEGEAN AIRLINES CROATIA AIRLINES SWISS I
AIR CHINA EGYPTAIR TACA
INTERNATIONAL
AIR NEW ZEALAND ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TAM
ANA LOT POLISH AIRLINES TAP PORTUGAL
ASIANA AIRLINES LUFTHANSA THAI
AUSTRIAN SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES TURKISH AIRLINES
AVIANCA TACA SHENZHEN AIRLINES UNITED
BRUSSELS AIRLINES SINGAPORE AIRLINES US AIRWAYS
Air Canada flights are NOT eligible to earn 3 Stars as a Star Alliance partner.
OTHER AIR TRAVEL PARTNERS
CANADIAN NORTH BEARSKIN AIRLINES FIRST AIR
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AIR CREEBEC CALM AIR
HOTEL PARTNERS
Earn 5 Stars for each hotel stay between March 11 and April 10, 2013 at a participating hotel partner
listed below. The hotel stay (check-in and check-out) must occur between March 11 and April 10,
2013.
For a hotel stay to be valid, a member must earn Aeroplan Miles when transacting with an Aeroplan
Hotel Partner for that stay. Stars will not be awarded for hotel stays where Aeroplan Miles were not
earned.
ACCOR HOTELS COAST HOTELS &
RESORTS
DELTA HOTELS and
RESORTS
BEST WESTERN INTL HILTON HHONORS SHANGRI-LA HOTELS
CARLSON HOTELS
WORLDWIDE HOTELS GOUVERNEUR FAIRMONT HOTELS &
RESORTS
CHOICE HOTELS INTL INTERCONTINENTAL
HOTELS GROUP
WYNDHAM
WORLDWIDE
STARWOOD HOTELS MARRIOTT HOTELS &
RESORTS PAN PACIFIC HOTELS
CAR RENTAL & PARKING PARTNERS
Earn 3 Stars for every car rental transaction between March 11 and April 10, 2013at any participating
car rental partner listed below. The car rental (pick-up and drop-off) dates must occur between March
11 and April 10, 2013.
Also earn 3 Stars for every airport parking transaction between March 11 and April 10, 2013at any
participating parking partner listed below. The parking check-out must occur between March 11 and
April 10, 2013.
AVIS HERTZ PARK & JET
AEROPORTS DE MTL PARK-N-FLY VANCOUVER
AIRPORT PARKING
VACATIONS PACKAGES AND CRUISES
Earn 5 Stars for cruises booked with Expedia® CruiseshipCenter® between March 11 and April 10,
2013.
Members traveling on Air Canada flights as part of an Air Canada Vacations package will earn 5 stars
per segment flown if they book their package between March 11 and April 10, 2013 and fly between
March 11 and April 30, 2013.
MSC Cruises is excluded.
CONVERSION PARTNERS
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Earn 3 Stars for each conversion transaction with any combination of participating loyalty points
program listed below into Aeroplan Miles between March 11 and April 10, 2013 (maximum of 9 Stars
total).
CHOICE PRIVILEGES STARWOOD
PREFERRED GUEST
BEST WESTERN
REWARDS HILTON HHONORS HERTZ GOLD
REWARDS
CLUB CARLSON PRIORITY CLUB WORLDPOINTS
CIBC AVENTURA MARRIOTT REWARDS WYNDHAM REWARDS
COAST REWARDS LE CLUB ACCOR HOTELS GOLDEN CIRCLE
Please note that while Membership Rewards® points from American Express Cardmember accounts
may be converted into Aeroplan Miles, their conversion is not eligible for the current bonus promotion
(“the Star Challenge”). This applies to both Membership Rewards® Canada and Membership
Rewards® U.S. conversions.
Conversion transactions from points.com are excluded from this promotion.
RETAIL PARTNERS
Earn 2 Stars for every purchase or qualifying transaction between March 11 and April 10, 2013 at a
participating retail partner listed below. Maximum of 1 transaction (2 Stars) per partner/per day.
Minimum spend of $10 per transaction.
AEROMOVE COSTCO.CA PRIMUS CANADA
AEROPLAN ESTORE
PARTNERS DIRECT ENERGY REXALL/PHARMAPLUS
ATLAS VAN LINES ESSO ROGERS MAGAZINE
SERVICE
BOSE LIMITED FLORAWORLD SOBEYS
BIRKS FLORISTS TRANS. DEL. UNIPRIX
BENTLEY HOME HARDWARE VEDI
(vedi.ca/optometrists.aspx)
Costco.ca
To receive Aeroplan Miles for purchases at Costco.ca, Aeroplan Members must register an accurate
Costco membership number, Aeroplan Number and e-mail address in the designated boxes on the
registration page.
To earn Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a new Costco membership you must enter coupon
code in the coupon code box at checkout. A voucher including a PIN to earn your Aeroplan Miles will
be mailed with your Costco membership card within 2 weeks of signing up. PINs must be deposited at
www.aeroplan.com/deposit. Once the PIN is deposited on the Aeroplan Website, the Miles will be
added to your Aeroplan Account within 7 days. You must deposit the PIN by April 10, 2013 to be
eligible for Star accumulation.
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Club Sobey’s
To receive Aeroplan Miles for Club Sobey’s purchases, Aeroplan Members must be members of the
Club Sobey’s Program and must have their account designated for auto conversion of Club Sobey’s
points to Aeroplan Miles.
eStore Retailers
There is a maximum of 1 transaction (2 Stars) per eStore partner/per day. Minimum spend of $10 per
transaction. Please note that for the purposes of this Aeroplan Promotion, GAP, Old Navy and Banana
Republic are considered as one retailer. Ebay.ca through the Aeroplan eStore is excluded from this
Promotion.
NON QUALIFYING PARTNERS FOR THE PROMOTION
Aeroplan partners listed in the Star allocation per Transaction for the Promotion are participating
partners. Stars will not be awarded for any Aeroplan Partner that is not listed in this Promotion.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ON FACEBOOK
Aeroplan Members will receive Stars for each qualifying social activity completed between March 7
and April 10, 2013 on the Star Challenge Facebook App (“App”) which can be accessed through the
Aeroplan Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aeroplan.
An active Facebook profile belonging to the member is required. Members may only have one
Facebook profile registered to their Aeroplan Account Number for the Promotion. General Terms &
Conditions specific to installation of the App must be accepted in order to be eligible to earn Stars via
Social Media.
Any information collected or received as a result of installing and/or using the App will be used
expressly for this Promotion. A maximum of nine (9) Stars can be earned via Social Media.
Earn 1 Star for each Qualifying Actions completed below:
o Register for the Star Challenge via Facebook and successfully install the App on the user’s
Facebook profile.
o Watch the Star Challenge Video via the App and correctly answer the 3 corresponding Video
trivia questions. Only 1 Star will be awarded for answering the 3 questions correctly.
o Share the Star Challenge Video on your personal Facebook profile.
o Refer 1 or more friends to join the Star Challenge on Facebook. A minimum of 1 referral must
be accepted (the referred friend must register for the Star Challenge on Facebook and install
the App.) Only 1 Star is awarded regardless of the number of friends referred.
o Use the function on the App to follow Aeroplan on Twitter. Following Aeroplan on Twitter
without having passed through the Facebook App will not be eligible for a Star in the
Promotion.
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o Correctly answer the weekly Aeroplan Trivia questions. There will be a weekly Aeroplan Trivia
question in the 4 weeks of the Promotion Period. A maximum of 4 Stars can be earned.
MOBILE - SMS
Members will receive 1 Star for successfully registering for the promotion via SMS. To register, text
your Aeroplan Number to “23333”. Standard text messaging charges may apply from your wireless
provider. Only one (1) mobile number may be associated to an Aeroplan Account, and only one (1)
star will be awarded per Aeroplan Account.
Members will receive a text message confirming successful registration. If you do not receive a text
message confirming your registration, please verify that you have the correct number and try again.
Aeroplan is not responsible for any lost, late, incomplete, or misdirected texts.
6. PRIZES. There are ten (10) prizes of 500,000 Aeroplan Miles each (a “Prize”) available to be won
in the Contest Period.
Aeroplan reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute the Prize for prizes of
approximately equal or greater retail value, at any time and for any reason, including, without
limitation, by way of cash award. Limit of one (1) Prize per person and per Aeroplan Number.
Aeroplan Miles have no cash value but are redeemable under the Aeroplan Program for flights and
other rewards. The retail value of rewards obtained using Aeroplan Miles will vary depending on the
Aeroplan Reward schedules and other factors, details of which may be found at www.aeroplan.com.
Aeroplan Miles may be redeemed only in accordance with the Aeroplan Program terms and
conditions, which are subject to change without notice. Taxes, landing and departure fees, and other
charges and surcharges may apply to Aeroplan Reward Travel, and are the sole responsibility of the
winner. Full terms and conditions of the Aeroplan Program are available online at www.aeroplan.com.
7. DRAW. Ten (10) winners will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries at the end of
the Contest Period. The draw will take place on or around on July 5, 2013, at approximately 10:00:00
a.m. EST at 5100 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3T2. Odds of winning
depend upon the total number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period. Prizes must be
accepted as awarded and cannot be substituted, transferred, exchanged or surrendered for cash.
8. HOW TO WIN AND CLAIM A PRIZE. Each selected entrant will be notified by phone or email
and instructed on how to claim his/her prize. To be declared a winner, each selected entrant must: a)
be enrolled in the Aeroplan Program and hold a valid Aeroplan Number; b) correctly answer a
mathematical skill-testing question without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise,
on a Declaration of Compliance and Release (see section no. 8, below); c) sign the Declaration of
Compliance and Release and return it to the Sponsor for them to receive it within fifteen (15) days of
its receipt; and d) otherwise comply with these official contest rules. Awarding of a prize is subject to
verification and compliance with these official contest rules. Any Application Form or Declaration of
Compliance and Release which is, as the case may be, incomplete, illegible, mutilated, fraudulent,
registered or submitted late, not bearing an Aeroplan Number, not bearing the correct answer to the
mathematical skill-testing question, or otherwise noncompliant shall be rejected and will not entitle the
entrant to an entry or to a prize, as the case may be. Entrants who have not complied with these
official contest rules will be disqualified. If a selected entrant cannot be located or does not respond or
comply with all of these official contest rules within fifteen (15) days of the draw, the entrant will be
disqualified and forfeit the prize, and Aeroplan may, at its sole and absolute discretion, select by
random draw another eligible entrant whom Aeroplan or its representatives will attempt to contact, and
who will be subject to disqualification, in the same manner. Aeroplan will not be responsible for failed
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attempts to notify selected entrants.
9. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION. By participating in this Contest, each entrant
accepts and agrees to these official contest rules and all decisions of the contest judges (who may be
employees, agents or independent contractors of Aeroplan), which shall be final and legally binding on
the entrant in all matters relating to this Contest. All application forms and Declarations of Compliance
and Release become the property of Aeroplan and will not be returned. In order to be confirmed a
winner and receive a prize, each selected entrant will be required to sign Aeroplan’s Declaration of
Compliance and Release form, which confirms compliance with these official contest rules and
releases Aeroplan, CIBC, Amex Bank of Canada and their affiliated companies, agencies, contest
prize suppliers, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the
“Contest Group”) from all liability with respect to the entrant’s participation in this Contest and the
awarding and use or misuse of the prize. Each winner agrees to the use of his/her name, comments,
photograph, and other likeness for publicity purposes, and grants to Aeroplan any and all rights to said
use without further compensation. Aeroplan and the Contest Group are not responsible for printing,
distribution, or production errors. Aeroplan and the Contest Group may, at their sole discretion and
without liability, rescind or amend this Contest at any time. This Contest is subject to all applicable
federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations.
Accumulation of Stars is on an individual basis and cannot be transferred, combined or shared with
other Aeroplan Members.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. By entering this Contest, each entrant acknowledges and agrees
that the Contest Group: a) shall have no liability of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Contest
and/or the awarding or use or misuse of the prize; b) makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of
any kind concerning the prize; c) disclaims any implied warranty; and d) is not liable for injury, loss or
damage of any kind resulting from the entrant’s acceptance or use or misuse of the prize or otherwise
from such entrant’s participation in this Contest. The Contest Group is not responsible for
typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of this Contest, including, but not limited to,
errors in advertising, the official contest rules, the selection and announcement of winners, or the
distribution of the prizes. The Contest Group is not responsible for any problems or technical
malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, online computer systems or servers, computer
software problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website and assumes no liability for
damage to an entrant’s or any person’s computer or mobile phone resulting from participating in the
Contest.
11. PERSONAL INFORMATION. The personal information gathered about entrants in the course
of this Contest will be used solely by Aeroplan for the administration of the Contest and in connection
with publicity relating to the Contest.
12. FOR RESIDENTS OF QUEBEC. Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of this
Contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the “Régie”) for a ruling.
Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of
helping the parties reach a settlement.
13. GOVERNING LAW. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity,
interpretation and enforceability of these official contest rules, or the rights and obligations of an
entrant and Aeroplan in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
14. LANGUAGE. In the event of any discrepancies between the English language rules and the
French language rules for this Contest, the English rules shall prevail.
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Promotion. Facebook’s name and/or materials are used for purposes of promotion and such use is
not intended to suggest or imply Facebook’s sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of this promotion.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 11:52 am
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Question regarding the essay was asked on RFD as there was an Aeroplan Agent answering questions. No response was provided to the question, but it seems Aeroplan is monitoring threads to shut down any loopholes they missed (my speculation). I do not see the part about the essay on the T&C and cant access the rules and regulations.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 12:01 pm
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Changing rules of a contest once posted won't fly with the Québec Régie des Jeux, which monitors contests.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 12:06 pm
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I just found this link on AP's site:

http://aimia.com/English/Media-Cente...e/default.aspx

From that link:

For more information, please contact: Christa Poole
Aeroplan
416-352-3745
[email protected]

I have just phoned Ms. Poole and explained that I have begun my letter writing campaign and want to know why my efforts are potentially now in vain.

I have asked her to call me back. I'll update once I have more information.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Originally Posted by plsavaria
Changing rules of a contest once posted won't fly with the Québec Régie des Jeux, which monitors contests.
From T&C (original):
Aeroplan and the Contest Group may, at their sole discretion and without liability, rescind or amend this Contest at any time.

Originally Posted by Beavertails
I just found this link on AP's site:

http://aimia.com/English/Media-Cente...e/default.aspx

From that link:

For more information, please contact: Christa Poole
Aeroplan
416-352-3745
[email protected]

I have just phoned Ms. Poole and explained that I have begun my letter writing campaign and want to know why my efforts are potentially now in vain.

I have asked her to call me back. I'll update once I have more information.
Please tell us how it goes.
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 12:22 pm
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But even if you write that doesn't mean it's would be tolerated by the Régie. From these lines, they could just remove the prices too! Wouldn't fly.
Like any discharge where there is a line that you can't sue the owner of (name a sport) under any circumstances. That doesn't fly long!
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Old Mar 8, 2013, 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by plsavaria
But even if you write that doesn't mean it's would be tolerated by the Régie. From these lines, they could just remove the prices too! Wouldn't fly.
Like any discharge where there is a line that you can't sue the owner of (name a sport) under any circumstances. That doesn't fly long!
I wouldn't believe everything until there's a lawyer and actual regulations but from my biased view, the T&C were a bit ambigious, so they had a reason? Still absolutely retarded on how they backed out of it.
Just like the surprise LH scamcharges.
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