Advent Calendar Contest Rules

Current version as of December 01, 2025

These Advent Calendar Contest Rules (hereinafter referred to as the "Contest") have been developed in accordance with applicable law, the Travelpayouts Partnership Agreement, and the Privacy and Cookies Policy. Travelpayouts reserves the right to make changes to these rules at any time without prior notice to participants, except for data processing conditions.

1. General Provisions

1.1. The Organizer of the Contest is Go Travel Un Limited, registered in Hong Kong under number 1658681, legal address: 31/F, Tower Two, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The company operates under the trademark Travelpayouts (hereinafter - "Travelpayouts").

1.2. The Contest is held in the form of an Advent Calendar email series designed to engage partners and provide them with opportunities to win valuable prizes and earn enhanced commissions while learning about partnership growth strategies.

1.3. Participation in the Contest is free of charge and voluntary.

2. Contest Structure and Timeline

2.1. The Contest consists of an eight-email sequence (hereinafter - "Email Series" or "Series") that will be distributed to participants beginning in December 1, 2025.

2.2. Participants will be directed to a landing page where they provide their email address to participate in the Contest. Only participants who submit their email through this landing page are eligible to receive the Email Series and participate in all prize drawings.

2.3. The Email Series contains eight emails, with promotional content and prize opportunities in six of the emails (Emails 1, 2, 4, 5, 7). Emails 3, 6, and 8 contain informational products (guides and checklists) without prize drawings.

2.4. All Contest-related communications include advertising materials that direct participants to the landing page for registration.

2.5. The Contest timeline is as follows:

  • December 1, 2025: Launch of advertising and initial email invite directing participants to the landing page
  • Receipt of Email Series begins after landing page registration
  • December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC: Deadline for all Google Form submissions
  • December 22, 2025: Random drawing of all prizes
  • December 22, 2025: Winners announcement

3. Participation Requirements

3.1. To participate in the Contest, participants must:

a) Be at least 18 years old;

b) Register by submitting their email address through the official Travelpayouts landing page;

c) Receive the Email Series at their registered email address;

d) Fill out Google Forms (links provided in corresponding emails) for the email sequences where prizes are offered (Emails 1, 2, 4, 5, 7).

3.2. Not eligible to participate:

a) Employees of Travelpayouts and their affiliated persons;

b) Family members of Travelpayouts employees and representatives;

c) Participants under 18 years of age;

d) Participants who provide false or misleading information in registration or form submission;

e) Participants who violate these Contest Rules or applicable laws.

3.3. Each participant may submit multiple form entries (one entry per email in which a form is provided), but each participant should provide the same email address across all entries to ensure proper tracking and prize attribution.

4. Prize Structure and Drawings

4.1. Email 1 Prize Package

a) All participants who complete the Google Form in Email 1 receive the following benefit:

  • Commission Increase: Enhanced GetYourGuide commission rate of 10% (instead of standard 8%) for the remainder of December 2025. This bonus applies to all GetYourGuide bookings made through the participant's account until December 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC.

b) Additional prize drawing among Email 1 form completers:

  • Three (3) Gift Cards: €100 gift cards (total value: €300)
  • Selection method: Random drawing from all eligible participants who completed the Email 1 form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC

4.2. Email 2 Prize Package

a) Prize drawing among all participants who complete the Google Form in Email 2:

  • One (1) GoPro Certificate: Worth $300
  • Selection method: Random drawing from all eligible participants who completed the Email 2 form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC

4.3. Email 4 Prize Package

a) Prize drawing among all participants who complete the Google Form in Email 4:

  • Three (3) Partnership Manager Consultations: One-on-one consulting sessions with Travelpayouts Partnership Managers to discuss partnership growth strategies
  • Selection method: Random drawing from all eligible participants who completed the Email 4 form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC

4.4. Email 5 Prize Package

a) Prize drawing among all participants who complete the Google Form in Email 5:

  • Twenty (20) Gigsky eSIM vouchers: Digital SIM cards valid for international travel (standard validity period as per Gigsky terms)
  • Selection method: Random drawing from all eligible participants who completed the Email 5 form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC

4.5. Email 7 Prize Package

a) Prize drawing among all participants who complete the Google Form in Email 7:

  • One (1) Expert Certificate: A specialized consulting session or training provided by one of Travelpayouts' brand ambassadors (selected by Travelpayouts)
  • Selection method: Random drawing from all eligible participants who completed the Email 7 form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC

4.6. Emails 3, 6, and 8

a) These emails contain informational products only (guides, checklists, and resources) with no associated prize drawings.

b) No form submission is required for these emails.

5. Form Submission Process

5.1. Each email containing a prize opportunity includes a unique Google Form link specific to that email.

5.2. Participants must submit a completed Google Form by December 21, 2025, 23:59 UTC to be eligible for that email's prize drawing.

5.3. Only one entry per email is required; however, participants may submit to multiple email forms across the series.

5.4. Incomplete, illegible, or fraudulent form submissions will be disqualified.

5.5. Travelpayouts is not responsible for technical issues preventing form submission, including internet connectivity problems or Google Form platform errors.

6. Prize Drawing and Winner Selection

6.1. Random drawings for all prizes will be conducted on December 22, 2025.

6.2. Winners will be selected using a documented random process (random number generator or equivalent) to ensure fairness.

6.3. All drawings are conducted by Travelpayouts personnel, and results are final and binding.

6.4. Winners will be notified by email to the address provided in their form submission within 48 hours of the drawing.

6.5. Travelpayouts reserves the right to publicly announce winner names and prize categories (without revealing personal contact information) as part of Contest promotion.

6.6. If a winner cannot be reached within 7 days of the first notification attempt, or declines their prize, Travelpayouts may select an alternate winner through a secondary random drawing from remaining eligible entries.

7. Prize Delivery and Terms

7.1. GetYourGuide Commission Increase (Email 1)

a) The 10% commission rate will be automatically applied to the winner's account effective immediately upon winner confirmation.

b) The rate remains in effect through December 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC.

c) No additional action is required from the winner; commissions will be calculated automatically.

7.2. Gift Cards (Email 1)

a) €100 gift cards will be delivered via email within 20 business days of prize confirmation.

b) Recipients receive digital gift card codes valid for use on the issuing merchant's website/platform.

c) Travelpayouts is not responsible for technical issues with gift card redemption or merchant platform problems.

7.3. GoPro Certificate (Email 2)

a) The $300 GoPro certificate will be delivered via email within 5 business days of winner confirmation.

b) Winners will receive a digital certificate code or instruction for redemption on the GoPro website.

c) Redemption is subject to GoPro's standard terms and conditions.

7.4. Partnership Manager Consultations (Email 4)

a) Winners will receive one scheduled consultation session (typically 30-60 minutes) with a Travelpayouts Partnership Manager.

b) Consultations will be scheduled within 30 days of winner confirmation, based on mutual scheduling availability.

c) Sessions may be conducted via video call or phone based on participant preference.

d) No additional compensation is provided if a consultation cannot be scheduled within 30 days.

7.5. Gigsky eSIM Vouchers (Email 5)

a) Digital eSIM activation codes will be delivered via email within 20 business days of prize confirmation.

b) Recipients may activate eSIMs according to Gigsky's standard procedures and terms of service.

c) Standard Gigsky validity periods and usage terms apply.

7.6. Expert Certificate (Email 7)

a) Winners will receive notification of which brand ambassador is providing the consultation.

b) A consultation will be scheduled within 30 days of winner confirmation.

c) Sessions are typically 60 minutes in duration (subject to ambassador availability).

d) The ambassador's specific expertise area and consulting format will be confirmed upon notification.

8. Participant Obligations and Restrictions

8.1. Participants are responsible for:

a) Providing accurate and complete information in all form submissions;

b) Maintaining the security of their email account;

c) Checking their email regularly for winner notifications;

d) Verifying their eligibility to receive prizes under applicable laws;

e) Paying any applicable taxes on prizes (see Section 9.3).

8.2. Prohibited activities:

a) Submitting false information or using multiple email addresses to participate multiple times (unless legitimately managing multiple projects);

b) Submitting incomplete or fraudulent forms;

c) Attempting to manipulate the random drawing process;

d) Sharing access to Contest email communications with non-eligible parties;

e) Reselling or transferring prizes (unless explicitly permitted by prize issuer terms).

8.3. Violations of these provisions will result in disqualification from the Contest and potential suspension from Travelpayouts partnership programs.

9. Tax and Legal Compliance

9.1. Participants are solely responsible for determining and paying any applicable local, national, or international taxes on prizes received.

9.2. Travelpayouts will not withhold taxes on behalf of participants unless required by applicable law.

9.3. Prizes valued above applicable tax thresholds in the participant's jurisdiction may require reporting to tax authorities. Participants are responsible for this reporting.

9.4. Participants acknowledge that prize receipt may have legal or regulatory consequences under their local jurisdiction's laws and assume full responsibility for compliance.

10. Data Processing and Privacy

10.1. Data Collection

a) Travelpayouts collects the following data from participants:

  • Email address (from landing page registration)
  • Information submitted in Google Forms (as specified by each form)
  • Information automatically generated by Google Forms (timestamps, IP addresses)

b) Collected data may include: name, contact information, business details, website information, and responses to survey questions.

10.2. Purpose of Data Processing

a) Participant data is processed solely for the following purposes:

  • Delivery of Email Series content
  • Determining eligibility for prize drawings
  • Conducting random prize drawings
  • Notifying winners
  • Prize fulfillment and delivery
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring Contest integrity
  • Compliance with applicable legal obligations
  • Improving Contest operations and future marketing campaigns

10.3. Legal Basis for Processing

a) Data processing is conducted on the basis of:

  • Participant consent (provided through landing page registration)
  • Performance of a contract (the Contest agreement)
  • Legitimate business interests (fraud prevention, Contest administration)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

10.4. Data Retention

a) Email addresses and form data will be retained for the following periods:

  • During Contest period and until December 31, 2025
  • Contest and winner verification: through December 31, 2025
  • Archive and record-keeping: up to 3 years (as required by applicable law and for business purposes)
  • Marketing communications: until participant opts out

b) Participants may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting legal@gtu.ltd or support@travelpayouts.com (subject to legal retention requirements).

10.5. Data Sharing

a) Participant data may be shared with:

  • Prize fulfillment partners (GetYourGuide, GoPro, Gigsky, and brand ambassadors) only to the extent necessary for prize delivery
  • Internal Travelpayouts teams (marketing, partnerships, product)
  • Legal advisors, if required by law

b) Data will NOT be shared with third parties for marketing purposes without explicit participant consent.

c) Travelpayouts does not sell participant data.

10.6. Data Storage and Security

a) Participant data is stored on servers in the European Union (Netherlands) and protected by:

  • Encryption for data in transit
  • Secure access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • GDPR-compliant data protection measures

b) Google Forms data is stored on Google's servers in accordance with Google's privacy practices.

c) While Travelpayouts implements appropriate security measures, no system is 100% secure. Participants acknowledge the inherent risks of online data transmission.

10.7. Participant Rights

a) Participants have the right to:

  • Access: Request and receive a copy of their personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of their data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Request data transfer to another party in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to specific data processing activities
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

b) To exercise these rights, participants should contact legal@gtu.ltd or support@travelpayouts.com with a clear description of the requested action.

c) Requests will be processed within 30 days in accordance with GDPR and applicable local law.

10.8. Third-Party Services

a) Travelpayouts may use third-party analytics and marketing tools (such as email service providers, analytics platforms) that also process participant data.

b) Participants' Google Forms data is collected and processed by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policies (available at https://policies.google.com/privacy).

c) Travelpayouts has data processing agreements in place with all third-party processors to ensure compliance with GDPR and applicable law.

10.9. Privacy and Cookies Policy

a) For comprehensive information about Travelpayouts' data processing practices, privacy protections, and cookie usage, participants should review the full Travelpayouts Privacy and Cookies Policy available on the Travelpayouts website.

b) This Contest Rules document is supplementary to the Privacy and Cookies Policy and does not supersede it.

10.10. Data Protection Officer Contact

a) For questions or complaints regarding data processing practices, participants may contact:

b) Participants in EU jurisdictions also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local Data Protection Authority.

11. Liability and Disclaimers

11.1. Travelpayouts is not responsible for:

a) Email delivery failures or delays caused by spam filters, email service provider issues, or participant email configuration problems;

b) Technical issues with Google Forms, including submission failures, data loss, or platform unavailability;

c) Participant failure to submit forms before the deadline;

d) Prize issuer (GetYourGuide, GoPro, Gigsky, brand ambassadors) failures to deliver prizes or modifications to prize terms;

e) Loss, theft, or misuse of delivered prizes after delivery;

f) Technical problems with prize redemption platforms;

g) Participant inability to use or benefit from prizes;

h) Third-party cancellations or modifications to prize offerings.

11.2. Prize Disclaimer:

a) All prizes are provided "as is" and "as available."

b) Prizes may be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by the prize issuer or merchant.

c) If a specific prize becomes unavailable, Travelpayouts reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

d) No prize is redeemable for cash or transferable for monetary value unless explicitly stated otherwise.

11.3. Contest Integrity:

a) Travelpayouts reserves the right to disqualify participants who engage in fraud, violate these Rules, or violate applicable law.

b) Travelpayouts may request additional verification information from potential winners to confirm eligibility.

c) Any participant suspected of fraud will be reported to appropriate authorities and excluded from future Travelpayouts programs.

11.4. Limitation of Liability:

a) In no event shall Travelpayouts be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from Contest participation.

b) Travelpayouts' total liability under this Contest shall not exceed the total value of all prizes offered.

12. Promotion and Public Announcements

12.1. Travelpayouts may use winner names and prize categories for promotional purposes, including:

a) Email announcements to other participants;

b) Social media announcements;

c) Blog posts or case studies;

d) Public relations materials.

12.2. Travelpayouts will not publish winner contact information without explicit permission.

12.3. Winners may request exclusion from public announcement by notifying support@travelpayouts.com at the time of prize notification.

13. Modifications and Termination

13.1. Travelpayouts reserves the right to:

a) Modify these Contest Rules at any time, with notice to participants via email (except for data processing conditions, which require more notice);

b) Extend or shorten the Contest deadline if necessary;

c) Cancel or suspend the Contest in case of technical failures, fraud, or force majeure;

d) Disqualify participants who violate these Rules.

13.2. In case of Contest cancellation before the drawing, Travelpayouts will notify all registered participants and specify how the Contest will be concluded (prize drawing among existing entries or Contest termination).

13.3. All previously earned prizes or commission increases will be honored regardless of Contest modification or termination.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1. Any disputes arising from this Contest shall be resolved in accordance with the Travelpayouts Partnership Agreement and applicable Hong Kong law.

14.2. Participants agree to attempt informal resolution with Travelpayouts before pursuing formal legal action.

14.3. Participants acknowledge that entry into the Contest constitutes acceptance of these Rules and submission to Travelpayouts' and applicable jurisdiction's authority.

15. General Provisions

15.1. These Contest Rules constitute the entire agreement regarding this Contest and supersede any prior communications or promotional materials.

15.2. Continued participation in the Contest following notification of rule changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

15.3. If any provision of these Rules is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

15.4. Participants are responsible for regularly reviewing these Rules for updates.

Contact Information:
For Contest questions and issues: support@travelpayouts.com
For data protection inquiries: legal@gtu.ltd
Mailing address: 31/F, Tower Two, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong