1) Dassault Systèmes is organizing a contest from January 10th to 14th 2022 on Instagram and LinkedIn to win 6 virtual VIP passes to their 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 event.
2) To be eligible, participants must have a valid Instagram or LinkedIn account, be over 16 years old, and not be an employee of Dassault Systèmes or associated companies.
3) Winners will be selected at random from valid entries. Winners will be notified by January 19th and must respond within 10 days to claim their prize.
1. CONTEST RULES
ARTICLE 1 – ORGANIZATION OF THE GAME
DASSAULT SYSTEMES, a European company under French law, registered under the Versailles Trade
and Companies Register n° B 322 306 440, which registered office is located 10, rue Marcel Dassault,
78140 Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, duly authorized herein,
● Organizes from January 10th 2022 to January 14th 2022, a free contest with no
obligation to purchase entitled: « 3DEXPERIENCE platform» (hereinafter « the
Contest »), according to the terms and conditions described in these rules.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not increase the chances of winning. Multiple
entries per day does not increase the chances of winning.
This contest is organized in the question/answer format.
The Contest hosted by Dassault Systèmes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or
associated with Instagram and/or LinkedIn.
The personal data collected in the context of this Contest is intended for the organizing company and not
for Instagram and/or LinkedIn.
ARTICLE 2 – CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
The Competition is strictly limited to Participants as defined above, to the exclusion of all persons listed
hereunder:
- Residents of countries subject to trade sanctions;
- Residents of countries where participation in the social media promoted event (3DEXPERIENCE World
2022) is restricted;
- Residents of any other country or territory where participation in this Competition and the terms of these
Rules would violate any local law in force;
- Employees of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries, and their immediate family (spouse/partner,
parents, siblings, children and their respective spouses/partners, etc.) and members of the household of
said employees;
- Employees of any company associated directly or indirectly with this Competition, including their
spouse/partner and family - Students under the age of 16 years.
This Contest is open to any individual of legal age, with Internet access and a valid Instagram and/or
LinkedIn account through which they can be easily identified by Dassault Systèmes.
Employees of Dassault Systèmes, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and
suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same
household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
2. Minors wishing to enter the Contest must obtain prior written permission from their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Dassault Systèmes reserves the right to request proof of consent at any time; failure to provide
justification may result in disqualification. Any minor entering the Contest does so under the full
responsibility of their parent(s)/guardian(s).
By participating, the Contestant (“You’) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Contest Rules,
and You represent and warrant that You meet eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the
decisions of Dassault Systèmes as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Contest.
You acknowledge and agree that the Contest shall at all times be subject to compliance with all applicable
laws, regulations and administrative requirements, including without limitation, export control laws and
regulations, and sanctions programs. In particular, Dassault Systèmes shall not be held liable in the even
You are prohibited and/or otherwise restricted from participating to the Contest in order to comply with
export control laws and regulations, and sanctions programs or to avoid potential exposure to any
international sanctions or penalties that could be imposed by any governmental authority.
ARTICLE 3 – MODALITIES OF THE CONTEST
The Contest can be entered between January 10th 2022 and January 14th 2022 either on Instagram or
LinkedIn. Entry on both LinkedIn and Instagram is allowed but will not mean that you can win two tickets
(also known as codes). The entry must fulfill all Contest requirements to be eligible to win a prize. Entries
that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole
discretion of Dassault Systèmes.
You may enter only once per social media channel. You must provide the information requested. You may
not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt
to circumvent the rules. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your
submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Dassault Systèmes, for the whole
duration of the Contest.
As the Contest is accessible in particular on Instagram (www.instagram.com) and on LinkedIn
(www.linkedin.com), under no circumstances will Instagram and LinkedIn be held responsible in the event
of a dispute related to the Contest. Instagram and LinkedIn are neither organizer nor sponsor of the
operation. The personal data collected during the Contest is intended for Dassault Systèmes.
As the Contest is accessible on cell phones (Smartphone), under no circumstances will Apple, Microsoft,
Google or any other mobile application platform be held responsible in the event of a dispute related to
the Contest.
ARTICLE 4 – WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Winner will be selected by random amongst the eligible entries under the supervision of Dassault
Systèmes. Winner will be notified by IG Direct Message and LinkedIn Direct Message within one (5) days
following selection of Winner. Dassault Systèmes shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive
notices due to spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or
otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim
the prize within 10 (ten) working days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a
3. completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate
Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance
with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL
RULES BY WINNER (AT DASSAULT SYSTÈMES’ SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S
DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CONTEST, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE
IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
Each of the 6 Winners will be contacted directly by IG Direct Message and/or LinkedIn Direct Message by
one of Dassault Systèmes’ social media team members within 5 days after the draw in order to obtain
their email address to send and communicate their prize.
ARTICLE 5 – PRIZES
The Contest is endowed with the 6 Virtual VIP passes to the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 event,
awarded to the valid participant(s) drawn and declared a winner(s). Each winner will receive one
prize/code (3 prizes will be made available to win on Instagram and 3 prizes will be made available to win
on LinkedIn).
Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely
determined by Dassault Systèmes. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except
at Dassault Systèmes’ discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses,
including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of
Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash
equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Dassault Systèmes to
4. use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further
compensation unless prohibited by law.
Dassault Systèmes reserves the right to verify the identity of any winner before delivery of the prize.
Dassault Systèmes cannot be held responsible for the use or non-use, or even the trading of the prizes by
the Winners.
In case of force majeure, Dassault Systèmes reserves the right to cancel the prize(s) won without
compensation.
ARTICLE 6 – IDENTIFICATION OF WINNERS AND ELIMINATION OF
PARTICIPATION
Entrants authorize verification of their identity and all information provided by them to Dassault Systèmes
for this Contest.
Failure to comply with the present Rules as well as any fraud or cheating attempts, will lead to the
elimination of the participation of the participant responsible.
ARTICLE 7 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Participation in the Contest implies express and unreserved acceptance of these Rules, of ethical rules in
force on the Internet, of the terms and conditions of use of Dassault Systèmes’ website(s) used by You to
enter the Contest as may be required, as well as all applicable laws and regulations in force, particularly
with respect to games.
Dassault Systèmes reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the
Contest should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Dassault
Systèmes’ control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Contest.
In such case, Dassault Systèmes may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or
after (if appropriate) the action taken by Dassault Systèmes. Dassault Systèmes reserves the right, in its
sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or
the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. Dassault Systèmes has
the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Contest, to void votes for any reason,
including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple
entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Contest rules; or the use of bots, macros,
scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any
website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws.
Should such an attempt be made, Dassault Systèmes reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
Additions and modifications to these rules may be published during the Contest. They will be considered
as annexes to these rules.
Any Change will be subject to prior information by any appropriate means.
5. ARTICLE 8 – RIGHTS GRANTED BY YOU
By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that Dassault Systèmes,
anyone acting on behalf of Dassault Systèmes, and Dassault Systèmes licensees, successors, and
assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in
any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation,
your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Contest, and biographical
information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes.
without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.
By entering this content, You represent and warrant that your entry is an original work of authorship, and
does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If your entry infringes upon the
intellectual property right of another, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of Dassault Systèmes. If
the content of your entry is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary
rights of any third party, You shall, at your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dassault Systèmes from and against any suit, proceeding, claims,
liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which Dassault Systèmes may incur, suffer, or be required to
pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
ARTICLE 9 – PERSONAL DATA
In order to enter the Contest, You must provide personal details such as name, email, country of
residence etc. (hereinafter “Personal Data”).
Said Personal Data are collected and processed by Dassault Systèmes for the purpose of managing and
promoting the Contest. You authorize Dassault Systèmes to reuse the Personal Data collected for the
Contest in order to promote the following edition of the said Contest. Dassault Systèmes policy on privacy
and the use of Personal Data is available at the following address:
https://www.3ds.com/general-data-protection-regulation/ This policy will apply to each use, collection and
processing of Personal Data in connection with this Contest. As a result, You explicitly consent to the
collection and processing of Personal Data for the purposes mentioned above.
Any Personal Data collected in the context of the Contest will be processed in accordance with the
General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (hereinafter “GDPR”)
Personal Data may be collected through Dassault Systèmes’ Website(s), Instagram and LinkedIn social
media platforms used in connection with the Contest. Dassault Systèmes may transfer all or part of Your
Personal Data outside the European Union, provided that prior to the transfer of such Personal Data, it
has verified that all entities receiving such Personal Data and non-European entities offer sufficient
security guarantees and adequate levels of protection, in accordance with all applicable laws.
By participating in the Contest, You consent to our processing and collection of your personal data. The
personal data collected is mandatory. If you do not provide the required data, you will not be able to
participate in the Contest.
6. It is exclusively intended for Dassault Systèmes for the sole purpose of taking into account your
participation in the Contest, managing the winners, awarding prizes and to meet legal and regulatory
obligations. Your data may also be used for commercial prospecting purposes, subject to your agreement.
Your personal data is transferred to Dassault Systèmes’ marketing and communication departments, as
well as to service providers and subcontractors that Dassault Systèmes may call upon for the needs of
the organization and/or management of the game. These subcontractors are located in the European
Union.
Your personal data will be immediately deleted once the Contest has ended or will be kept for a maximum
of 3 years if you have agreed to the use of your data for commercial prospecting purposes. This period
may be longer in the event of a legal risk in order to defend our interests.
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
You have rights of access, rectification, deletion and portability of your data, limitation and opposition to
the processing of your data as well as the right to define directives relating to the fate of your personal
data after your death. To exercise these rights, you can send your request to Connor.WARD@3ds.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority.
ARTICLE 9 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless Dassault Systèmes and its subsidiaries, affiliates,
advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees,
officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may
occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in
the Contest and/or their acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii)
technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network,
hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any
transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry
process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the
processing of entries.
In addition, the responsibility of the organizing company can in no case be retained in case of problems of
routing or loss of postal or electronic mail (particularly with regard to the routing of the prizes). Any prize
sent by the organizing company to a winner that is not claimed or returned for any other reason due to
technical problems will be lost for the winner and will remain the property of the organizing company. The
organizing company cannot be held responsible for the malfunctioning of the Internet network, nor for any
delay and/or loss resulting from the Winner’s online presence activities.
ARTICLE 10 – JURISDICTION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES
THIS Contest IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF France, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW
DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Contest, participant agrees that any and all disputes
that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this
Contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a
court located in Paris, France, having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances
7. shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or
consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket
expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Contest). Participant further waives all rights to have
damages multiplied or increased.