GALA is giving away two (2) prizes to members and nonmembers who complete the Annual Survey.
The value of the first prize package for GALA member organizations only, one (1) free conference registration, is US $1,450 (early-bird rate).
The value of the second prize package for non-GALA members, one (1) free ad in the monthly GALA Global newsletter, is US $850.
Official Annual Survey Contest Rules
This contest is sponsored by The Globalization and Localization Association (“GALA”), GALA is a non-profit 501 (c)(6) organization, located at 21699 E Quincy Ave. Unit F #185 Aurora, CO 80015-2886 USA.
By participating, all entrants acknowledge and agree that they have entered the contest of their own free will, that the full rules and details of the contest have been made available to them in writing and they therefore understand and agree that neither GALA, its agents, affiliates, sponsors, representatives or employees have any liability with respect to any damages arising out of participation in the contest or acceptance and use of a prize. By entering this promotion, participants agree to be bound by these rules.
Timeline: Deadline for entries is 31 January 2025 by 11:59 pm PST. The winning entrants will be notified in February 2025.
All who complete the Annual Survey are automatically entered into the drawing. Two (2) winners will be selected at random from those that complete the survey. The prize package may be transferred to another employee of the organization.
The prize packages: One (1) winner will receive one (1) free registration which may be used for the GALA Annual Conference in Montreal 2025 early-bird rate. One (1) winner will receive one (1) free ad in the GALA Global monthly newsletter to be used in 2025 at a mutually agreed upon time.
You must be 18 years of age or older to win. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
GALA assumes no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, (b) any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (c) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this contest; (d) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, camera, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the contest; (e) inaccessibility or unavailability of any network or wireless service, the Internet or website or any combination thereof; (f) suspended or discontinued Internet, wireless or landline phone service; or (g) any injury or damage to participant's or to any other person’s computer or mobile device which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the contest.
If, for any reason, the contest is not capable of running as planned for reasons which may include without limitation, infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this contest, GALA reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the contest in whole or in part. In such event, GALA shall not have any further obligation to any participant in connection with the contest.
GALA, and its officers, directors and employees are ineligible to enter the contest or win a prize. Household Members and Immediate Family Members of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. "Household Members" shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year. "Immediate Family Members" shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses.
GALA is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of entries and the overall administration of the contest. Entrants should reach out to GALA with any questions, comments or problems related to the contest. GALA may be reached by email at [email protected].
This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. Participation constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these official rules and GALA’s decisions, which are final and binding in all contest matters. GALA and its affiliates and assigns are not responsible for any error in the offering or announcement of any prize or in the administration of the contest. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any promotional materials and the terms and conditions of these official rules, these official rules shall prevail, govern and control.
GALA reserves the right to prohibit the participation of any individual in GALA’s sole discretion. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GALA reserves the right to change these official rules at any time.
Certification, Copyright, and Disclaimer
By entering the contest, you certify that the answers you are submitting has no conflicting claims of copyright and that nothing related to your entry violates or infringes upon another person’s copyright.
By entering the contest, you agree that GALA may use your content in publications, promotional materials, presentations, and websites. In addition, you grant GALA a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable and fully sub-licensable right to use your name, city, state and country of residence, and the essay that you submit (“Submitted Content”), for advertising, commercial and publicity purposes. Such use is permitted in any and all media now in existence or hereinafter created for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, except in Tennessee or as otherwise prohibited by law. GALA reserves the right, at its discretion, to modify, edit, adapt or reproduce Submitted Content in full or in part, but GALA is not obligated to publish or use any Submitted Content.
By entering this contest, you agree to release and hold harmless GALA and its employees, officers, affiliates, agents, and advertising, design and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this contest, including infringement of intellectual property rights.
The approximate value of the first prize package is USD $1450. The approximate value of the second prize package is USD $850. The approximate value of the prize represents GALA’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated approximate value, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Prizes may only be transferred to an eligible employee at the winner’s organization. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. GALA reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with these official rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.