Regulations of the Contest "Waiting List & Sponsorship 10-Chairs"
Organizer: 10-Chairs Innovations, SAS with a capital of 40 000 € registered with the RCS of Épinal n°931 685 317, registered office 6 C Rue du Grand Breuil, 88200 Remiremont, France[1] (hereinafter referred to as "the Organizer" or "the Company").
Title of the contest: "10-Chairs Waiting List - Sponsorship".
This document constitutes the rules (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules") of the contest organized by the Organizer as described below (hereinafter referred to as "the Game"). It is freely accessible on the Organizer's website.
Article 1 - Purpose of the Game
The Organizer sets up a free contest without any purchase obligation as part of the launch of its viral waiting list for 10-Chairs products. The Game aims to promote the brand and reward participants who invite others to join the waiting list (sponsorship).
Participants can accumulate purchase credits of 10 € for each sponsored and validated person, usable as a credit towards future purchases of 10-Chairs products (see Article 5), and the top 10 sponsors will receive a special reward (limited edition of the 10-Chairs white and gold cameraman robot).
Article 2 - Duration of the Game
The Game starts on 01/06/2025 and will end on an unspecified date depending on the actual market launch date of the 10-Chairs products.
An indicative end date may be displayed via a countdown on the website for marketing purposes, but the Organizer reserves the right to extend or shorten the duration of the Game based on the actual product launch schedule. Any change to the end date will be communicated on the website.
In any case, the Game will end no later than the official opening of sales of the 10-Chairs products or will be closed on December 31, 2026, if the products are not marketed by that date.
Article 3 - Participation Conditions
The Game is open to any natural person aged 18 or older at the time of registration, holding a valid email address. Participation is free and without any purchase obligation.
The following individuals cannot participate in the Game: - Members of the Organizer's staff (including interns, service providers, etc.) and people living in their household. - Anyone with a direct link to the organization of the Game. - Legal persons (companies, associations, etc.) - participation is strictly individual.
Only one registration on the waiting list is allowed per person (same name and/or same email address). The Organizer reserves the right to verify the identity of participants and compliance with this rule. Any multiple registrations by the same person, the use of several email addresses by the same person, or the use of aliases will result in disqualification of the participant.
Participation in the Game implies unconditional acceptance of these Rules in their entirety as well as the General Terms of Use of the site and the Privacy Policy.
Article 4 - Participation Methods
To participate in the Game, the participant must register on the 10-Chairs website's waiting list by providing their email address (and possibly other required information) via the form provided for this purpose. Once registered, the participant receives a personal sponsorship link that they can freely share.
Each new person (hereinafter "sponsee") who registers on the waiting list using the participant's sponsorship link and confirms their registration will be counted towards the sponsorship.
The specific terms: - Only registrations of sponsees made during the duration of the Game (see Article 2) will be counted. - A sponsee must be a distinct person from the sponsor, not previously registered on the waiting list. The Organizer reserves the right to eliminate redundant or fraudulent sponsorships (same name, first name, or IP address for several suspicious registrations, etc.). - A sponsee can only be linked to one sponsor (the sponsorship link used at the time of registration is definitive). No transfer of sponsee between sponsors is possible. - The participant can track the progress of their number of sponsees (and possibly their ranking) through communications from the Organizer (e.g., automated emails sent by the viral waiting list system). - By sharing their sponsorship link, the participant declares that they have the agreement of the persons they invite or at least a relational basis justifying their invitation (friends, family, colleagues, etc.) to avoid unsolicited solicitation. It is reminded that in the context of sponsorship, the sponsee will be informed of their sponsor's identity in the invitation message[7].
In accordance with CNIL recommendations, the email address of a sponsee provided in the context of sponsorship will only be used once for sending the invitation; it will not be retained by the Organizer if the sponsee does not register following this invitation[8].
Any fraud, cheating, or attempt to circumvent the rules (such as creating false identities, using registration bots, impersonating third-party accounts, etc.) will result in the immediate exclusion of the participant, retroactive cancellation of their sponsees, and any benefits that may have been acquired, without prejudice to possible subsequent prosecution. The Organizer reserves the right to carry out any necessary verification regarding compliance with the Rules, including disqualification of participants whose behavior or sponsee registrations appear suspicious.
The Game allows participants to receive the following rewards:
5.1 Purchase Credits (Credits): For each validated sponsee, the sponsor obtains a purchase credit worth 10 € (ten euros). The accumulation of these credits is capped at 1 000 € per participant over the duration of the Game. These credits are cumulative and their use is described in the General Terms of Sale of the site (section related to sponsorship credits). In summary: - The credits will be used as a discount on the price of 10-Chairs products upon their release. - They are not convertible to cash and can only be used on the official Organizer's website to purchase 10-Chairs products. - If, at the end of the Game, the products are not marketed (see Article 8), these credits will have no monetary value and cannot be refunded.
5.2 Limited Editions – Reward for Top Sponsors: At the end of the Game, the 10 (ten) top sponsors in the ranking (those who sponsored the highest number of validated sponsees) will each win a limited edition “white and gold” 10-Chairs cameraman robot. This limited edition corresponds to the 10-Chairs product in a special exclusive color, in a very limited series, with an estimated commercial value that will be specified at launch (indicative value: Lite limited edition: 460 € / Pro limited edition: 2 000 €).
Details regarding this reward: - There will be a maximum of 10 winners for the limited edition (one copy per winner). In case of a tie on the number of attached sponsees for the 10th place in the ranking, the tiebreaker will be in favor of the participant who reached this number first chronologically (date/time of registration of their last validated sponsee). - The limited edition will be awarded to winners when the product becomes commercially available. The Organizer will contact the winners to arrange delivery (see Article 6 regarding the announcement of winners). The standard shipping costs for this reward will be covered by the Organizer. However, any additional costs related to importation into a foreign country (customs duties, local taxes) may remain the responsibility of the winner. - The reward is strictly personal: it cannot be transferred or exchanged. A winner is entitled to only one limited edition even if they have several email addresses or registrations (which is, in any case, prohibited by the Rules). - Under no circumstances can the reward be exchanged for its cash value or for another product. In case it is impossible to provide the limited edition (for example, if the product never sees the light of day or if the limited editions cannot be produced), the Organizer may offer a substitute reward of equivalent value, or if not possible, a refund of the winner's intention deposit (if they made one) with an additional commercial gesture, without the winner being able to claim further compensation.
5.3 No Other Rewards: The Game does not provide for any other prizes or bonuses beyond the purchase credits and the limited editions mentioned above. The mere improvement of one's rank in the waiting list is not in itself a reward but a moral advantage (being among the first to be informed, etc.).
In case of transfer of the project to a third-party buyer, the planned rewards (credits and limited editions) will only be delivered if the buyer agrees to take over the commitments.
If the planned limited editions are not manufactured, the buyer or 10-Chairs Innovations may substitute an equivalent reward (for example, a standard model offered) or, failing that, a refund of the intention deposit paid by the winner if they made one.
The sponsorship credits will be subject to the same conditions as those described in the General Terms of Sale.
Article 6 - Selection of Winners and Awarding of Rewards
At the closure of the Game (see Article 2 for the end date), the Organizer will establish the final ranking of participants based on the total number of validated sponsees by each.
Awarding of Purchase Credits: The purchase credits of 10 € per sponsee are automatically acquired throughout the Game and will appear in the participant's balance. They will be definitively confirmed at the end of the Game, after verification by the Organizer of the validity of the sponsorships. The Organizer reserves the right to exclude any sponsees deemed fraudulent or non-compliant from the calculation (see Article 4). The final total of credits will be communicated to the participant by email at the announcement of the end of the Game. These credits will then be usable according to the modalities provided when the online store is opened.
Designating the Top 10 Sponsors (Winners of Limited Editions): The 10 participants with the highest number of validated sponsees will be declared winners of a limited edition each (hereinafter referred to as "the Winners"). The Organizer will contact each Winner individually via email (to the address provided at registration) within [7] days after the end of the Game. The email will specify the nature of the prize won and the procedure to receive it (confirmation of the Winner's postal address, possible choice between Lite or Pro model if applicable, etc.).
Obligations of the Winners: The Winners must respond to the Organizer's email within 10 calendar days by providing the requested information (complete delivery address, etc.). Any Winner who does not respond within this time frame or who refuses the reward will be considered to have waived it. The Organizer may then, at its discretion, award the reward to another participant, for example, to the participant ranked immediately after in the ranking (e.g., the 11th if the 10th declines), or decide not to reallocate the reward.
Delivery of Rewards: The limited editions will be shipped to the Winners as soon as the product is available and in any case within 4 weeks following the commercial release date. The Organizer will keep the Winners informed about the state of availability. The Organizer's responsibility ends upon shipping the product to the address provided by the Winner. It is up to the Winner to provide a valid address and to ensure receipt of the package.
Advertising Results: By participating, the Winners agree, if they wish, that their first name and the initial of their last name (or a pseudonym) may be mentioned by the Organizer on the Website or social media of 10-Chairs to announce the results, without this granting any right to compensation or other benefit than the prize won. The Organizer will respect any request for anonymity from a Winner who opposes it.
Participation in the Game entails the collection and processing of certain personal data of participants by the Organizer (such as email address, possibly name/first name, number of sponsorships completed, etc.)[9]. This data is necessary to: - Manage the Game and ensure the proper functioning of the sponsorship system (taking into account registrations, counting sponsees, establishing the ranking). - Contact participants if necessary, particularly to notify the Winners. - Award and deliver the rewards (limited editions). - Possibly, with the consent of the participants, send them information about the 10-Chairs project, new offers or future campaigns from the Organizer.
The data is intended for the Organizer as well as any technical subcontractors involved in the context of the Game (for example, the Viral Loops service or an equivalent tool managing the sponsorship campaign, the email sending platform for notifying the rankings, etc.). These providers act according to the Organizer's instructions and are required to ensure the confidentiality and security of the data.
The data collected in connection with the Game will be retained for the duration of the Game, and then archived for a maximum period of 12 months after the end of the Game for the purposes of managing any claims or disputes, unless there is a longer legal requirement for retention. Data concerning the Winners (such as postal contact details for sending prizes) will be retained for as long as necessary for the effective delivery of rewards. Finally, the data (email) of participants may, if they consent, be retained longer in the Company's contact database for sending newsletters or marketing information, in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
In accordance with the modified Data Protection Act n°78-17 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), each participant has the right to access, rectify, delete, limit processing, object for legitimate reasons, and the right to data portability.
These rights can be exercised by contacting the Organizer at the address: contact@10-chairs.com. A proof of identity may be requested. Participants also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL or the competent data protection authority.
For more information on the management of personal data by the Organizer, participants are invited to consult the Privacy Policy of the site, accessible here.
Article 8 - Limitation of Liability of the Organizer
The Organizer makes its best efforts to provide participants with a smooth and fair participation experience. However, the Organizer cannot be held liable in the following cases: - Technical Malfunctions: Participation in the Game requires knowledge and acceptance of the characteristics and limitations of the internet, particularly regarding technical performance, response time for viewing or transferring information, risk of interruption, or inherent risks in any connection and transmission. The Organizer does not guarantee that the website and the sponsorship mechanisms operate without interruption or error. It is not responsible if data regarding a participant's registrations do not reach them for any reason (e.g., user's network issue, failure of a third-party service provider, etc.) or reach them in an illegible or unprocessable form. - Cancellation or Modification of the Game: In the event of force majeure or circumstances beyond its control, the Organizer reserves the right to shorten, extend, suspend, or cancel the Game, without incurring any liability. It will make its best efforts to inform participants by any means deemed appropriate. If the Game had to be canceled prematurely, the Organizer would only be obliged to maintain commitments related to rewards already won if applicable (for example, awarding credits earned up to that point, or awarding limited editions based on the ranking at the time of cancellation, if appropriate). - Use of Rewards: The Organizer declines any liability for any incident or damage of any kind that may occur during the use of the awarded rewards (for example, a defect in the limited edition product, damage related to its use, etc.), to the extent that winners have full control over them from the time of delivery. This does not affect the legal or commercial warranty that might apply to the products delivered. - Non-commercialization of Products: If the 10-Chairs project fails (product not launched), the Organizer will have no obligation to deliver the "limited edition" rewards (which would be impossible to deliver in the absence of a product) nor to offer equivalent compensation, other than a refund of intention deposits according to the General Terms of Sale. Participants cannot hold the Organizer responsible for a loss of income or failure to realize the project, given that they participated with full knowledge of the uncertain nature of the product's release.
By participating in the Game, participants agree to release the Organizer from any liability for any damage, loss, or injury they may suffer in connection with the Game, except in cases where the law prohibits it (notably in cases of gross or intentional fault by the Organizer, or harm to individuals).
Article 9 - Deposit and Acceptance of the Rules
These Rules are freely accessible on the Organizer's website [at the following URL: www.10-chairs.com]. They can be sent free of charge to anyone who requests them from the Organizer.
By participating in the Game, participants fully and unconditionally accept these Rules.
Any fraud or non-compliance with the Rules may lead to the exclusion of the author from the Game, the Organizer reserving the right to take legal action if necessary.
Article 10 - Disputes and Applicable Law
The Game and these Rules are subject to French law.
To be considered, any disputes or claims related to the Game must be submitted in writing to the Organizer's address (indicated in the preamble) no later than 30 days after the closure of the Game. After this period, no claims will be processed.
In case of persistent disagreement regarding the application or interpretation of the Rules, and after attempting amicable resolution, any dispute will be submitted to the competent courts according to common law rules. This provision shall not deprive participants residing outside France of the mandatory protection granted to them by more favorable provisions of their national law.
Done in Remiremont, on 01/06/2025