Why are there location eligibility in contests? - Guild Wars Forums

Solo_uw_ftw · Aug 28, 2009, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Eligibility (location): Entries will be accepted from legal residents of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec) and Europe. (Canadian residents will be required to answer an additional mathematical question in order to claim their prize.)

Yet again another superb awesome contest I can't participate to because I live in Quebec.

Seriously, what the hell is up to put a location eligibility on a contest for in-game rewards!?

zelgadissan · Aug 28, 2009, 12:21 AM // 00:21

These things are almost always due to the laws of that area.

Don't blame Anet, blame Quebec.

instanceskiller · Aug 28, 2009, 12:51 AM // 00:51

lol btw sorry for asking but why do canadians have to answer a mathematical question?

EDIT: ah k thx for the quick reply anon and thats a wierd requirement i think? lol

Anon-e-mouse · Aug 28, 2009, 12:53 AM // 00:53

That's another Canadian thing, apparently contests there have to have a skill element to them to be legally valid.. Lotteries, raffles, sweepstakes all have to have a skill element, hence why you have to answer a question.

Neo Nugget · Aug 28, 2009, 01:12 AM // 01:12

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10398145

It's not Anet's fault. The country/state has rules that prohibit that, so by law, Anet can't include them.

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=41

Mystical · Aug 28, 2009, 02:39 AM // 02:39

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Originally Posted by Anon-e-mouse

That's another Canadian thing, apparently contests there have to have a skill element to them to be legally valid.. Lotteries, raffles, sweepstakes all have to have a skill element, hence why you have to answer a question.

If I'm not mistaken, we Canadians don't get taxed on money prizes. In order for it to be a winning and not Anet just giving us something, we have to answer a skill testing question (which is usually mathamatical).

subarucar · Aug 28, 2009, 03:46 AM // 03:46

What about all the people who dont live in Europe/USA/Canada? Im sure the other how many hundred countires in the world dont have laws preventing it. Even if they did charge for shipping, $10 is fine if im getting a free $80 mouse.

Kamatsu · Aug 28, 2009, 04:34 AM // 04:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by subarucar

What about all the people who dont live in Europe/USA/Canada? Im sure the other how many hundred countires in the world dont have laws preventing it. Even if they did charge for shipping, $10 is fine if im getting a free $80 mouse.

You would need to take that up with Anet themselves, we can't answer this question. As it stands, they are only accepting entries from the stated countries - if you disagree, you'll need to ask ANet for further explanation/clarification.

*Darcy* · Aug 28, 2009, 10:05 AM // 10:05

Yes, Rhode Island is excluded due to a law that requires a company to file forms and pay a $150 fee and then file follow-up forms after the contest or face criminal charges. While the requirements are only for prizes of $500 and up value, ArenaNet would have to jump through legal hoops to prove the prize had no monetary value. Therefore, I don't get to enter the contests.

Aug 28, 2009, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#1
Solo_uw_ftw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Gods Wanking Amongst Your [MOM] Profession: E/	Why are there location eligibility in contests? Eligibility (location): Entries will be accepted from legal residents of the United States (excluding the State of Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, military installations and commonwealths), Canada (excluding Quebec) and Europe. (Canadian residents will be required to answer an additional mathematical question in order to claim their prize.) Yet again another superb awesome contest I can't participate to because I live in Quebec. Seriously, what the hell is up to put a location eligibility on a contest for in-game rewards!?

Aug 28, 2009, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#3
instanceskiller Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Myst Profession: A/	lol btw sorry for asking but why do canadians have to answer a mathematical question? EDIT: ah k thx for the quick reply anon and thats a wierd requirement i think? lol Last edited by instanceskiller; Aug 28, 2009 at 12:54 AM // 00:54..

Aug 28, 2009, 01:12 AM // 01:12	#5
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10398145 It's not Anet's fault. The country/state has rules that prohibit that, so by law, Anet can't include them. http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=41 __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Aug 28, 2009, 10:05 AM // 10:05	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Yes, Rhode Island is excluded due to a law that requires a company to file forms and pay a $150 fee and then file follow-up forms after the contest or face criminal charges. While the requirements are only for prizes of $500 and up value, ArenaNet would have to jump through legal hoops to prove the prize had no monetary value. Therefore, I don't get to enter the contests. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Aug 28, 2009, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#2
zelgadissan Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: The Warrior Priests [WP] Profession: Me/Rt	These things are almost always due to the laws of that area. Don't blame Anet, blame Quebec.

Aug 28, 2009, 12:53 AM // 00:53	#4
Anon-e-mouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: @ Home Guild: League Of Friends [LOF] Profession: R/Mo	That's another Canadian thing, apparently contests there have to have a skill element to them to be legally valid.. Lotteries, raffles, sweepstakes all have to have a skill element, hence why you have to answer a question.

Aug 28, 2009, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#7
subarucar Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Zealand Guild: None	What about all the people who dont live in Europe/USA/Canada? Im sure the other how many hundred countires in the world dont have laws preventing it. Even if they did charge for shipping, $10 is fine if im getting a free $80 mouse.