Affiliate Competition 2024 Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Frase Affiliate Competition. By participating, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Eligibility

1.1. The competition is open to all Frase affiliates (new or old) who have an active affiliate account.

1.2. An "active affiliate account" is defined as an account that:
   a) Has been approved by Frase
   b) Has a valid and unique affiliate link
   c) Has not been suspended or terminated for any reason
   d) Can be created at any time during the competition period, allowing new affiliates to participate

1.3. Participants must successfully refer at least one (1) new customer within the dates that the competition is live who purchases and maintains a paid subscription to Frase by the competition's closing date.

1.4. A "new paying customer" is defined as an individual or entity that:
   a) Has not previously held a paid Frase subscription
   b) Signs up for a paid Frase subscription using the affiliate's unique link during the competition period
   c) Maintains an active, paid subscription through the competition's closing date
   d) Has paid a minimum of $7.50 in subscription fees by the competition's closing date

1.5. Self-referrals are strictly prohibited. Our software can and will detect self-referrals, which will result in immediate disqualification.

1.6. Frase employs advanced tracking mechanisms to detect self-referrals, including but not limited to:
   a) IP address tracking
   b) Payment method verification
   c) Name and address matching
   d) Device fingerprinting

1.7. Any attempt to circumvent these detection methods will result in immediate disqualification from the competition and may lead to permanent termination of the affiliate account.

1.8. Collusion between contestants is strictly forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing referral links, coordinating marketing efforts, or any other form of cooperation aimed at increasing chances of winning.

1.9. Contestants are prohibited from creating multiple affiliate accounts to increase their chances of winning. Each individual or entity may only participate with one affiliate account.

1.10. Any participant found to be colluding or using multiple accounts will be immediately disqualified from the competition and may face termination of their affiliate relationship with Frase.

2. Competition Entry Requirements

2.1. Customer Referral:
Participants must refer at least one (1) new paying customer to Frase. The referred customer must have an active, paid subscription at the competition's closing date to qualify.

2.2. Video Review:
a) Participants must create and upload a video review of Frase to YouTube.
b) The video must be a minimum of one (1) minute in length.
c) The video must be newly created during the competition period and not have been previously posted.
d) The video must mention and showcase Frase.
e) Ensure that when using screenshots or screen recordings of Frase in your video you're using the URL for the new version of Frase (https://beta.frase.io/) rather than the legacy product.
f) The video must not contain any false or misleading information about Frase or its competitors.
g) No offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content is allowed.
h) The video must not violate any third-party intellectual property rights.
i) The video should focus primarily on Frase's features and benefits, not on the competition itself.

2.3. Social Media Posting (Optional for Additional Entries):
a) Participants may post the video on additional social media platforms for extra entries, including and limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok.
b) To qualify, the social media account used must have more than 20 followers/friends OR be older than six (6) months.

2.4. Entry Limitations:

a) Each participant is limited to one (1) base entry, which consists of a video review and at least one qualifying customer referral.

b) Frase retains full discretion in determining and applying the multiplier to each participant's account, which will increase the total number of entries for that participant.

c) The multiplier and resulting total number of entries will be calculated based on criteria determined by Frase, which may include factors such as revenue generated from referrals, social media engagement, or other metrics as deemed appropriate by Frase.

d) Participants acknowledge that the final number of entries attributed to their account is subject to Frase's calculation and verification.



3. Advertising Rules

3.1. Participants must not bid on any branded keywords in their paid advertising campaigns. This includes, but is not limited to, the keywords "Frase," "Frase AI," and "Frase io."

3.2. Participants must include "Frase," "Frase AI," and "Frase io" as negative keywords in any paid campaigns to prevent their ads from showing for these terms.

4. Entry Submission and Verification

4.1. All video entries must be submitted by the competition's closing date. Late entries will not be accepted.

4.2. Frase reserves the right to verify the eligibility of all entries, including the authenticity of customer referrals and the validity of social media accounts.

4.3. Any entry found to be in violation of these terms and conditions, including self-referrals, collusion, or use of multiple accounts, will be disqualified.

4.4. Entries will only be accepted if submitted via the official google form and not by any other means (e.g. email, social media, support tickets or other).

5. Competition Period

5.1. The competition begins on 22nd August 2024 and ends on 11:59pm PST 22nd October 2024 (the "Competition Period").

5.2. All entries, including customer referrals and video postings, must be completed within this period to be eligible.

6. Winner Selection and Prizes

6.1. The winner will be selected at random out of all eligible entries.

6.2. The random selection of the winner will be conducted as follows:
   a) Each eligible entry will be assigned a unique identifier
   b) A computerized random number generator will be used to select the winning identifier
   c) The selection process will be overseen by an independent third-party auditor
   d) The selection process will be recorded and the recording will be maintained for a period of 90 days following the announcement of the winner

6.3. The prize will be $20,000 USD.

6.4. The winner will be notified via email within 7 days of the competition closing date.

6.5. Frase reserves the right to make the final decision of the winner in the event of any disputes.

6.6. The winner is responsible for checking and complying with the tax laws regarding cash prizes in the country of their tax residency. 

6.7. The prize money will be transferred via PayPal and it is up to the winner to ensure they have an active PayPal that is correctly set up and ready to receive the funds.

7. General Terms

7.1. Frase reserves the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time without prior notice.

7.2. By participating, entrants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless Frase, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from any and all liability or any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition.

7.3. Any personal information collected will be used solely for the purpose of administering this competition and in accordance with Frase's privacy policy.

7.4. By entering this competition you are agreeing to allow Frase to use your review video in Frase's own marketing and promotional activities. 

7.5. Frase's total liability in respect of all claims arising out of or in connection with the competition or its subject matter shall not exceed the value of the prize.

7.6. Frase shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the competition, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, or loss of goodwill.

7.7. Participants acknowledge that they are participating in the competition at their own risk. Frase shall not be responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in the competition or the use of the prize.

7.8. Frase retains sole and absolute discretion in the administration of this contest. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to: a) Remove any participant from the contest for any reason b) Resolve any disputes related to the contest c) Interpret, modify, or update these terms and conditions at any time d) Make any decision regarding the contest that Frase deems necessary to maintain the integrity and fairness of the competition

Decisions made by Frase under this clause are final and binding on all participants.


8. Governing Law

8.1. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States of America.

By entering this competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

If you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at affiliates@frase.io.