Official Rules of the Afrikancorner.com Grand Commercial Contest: The CAN 2025 Trip
The present rules are implemented by the Organizer whose details are outlined in Article 8.
**1. Definitions**
- **ADMINISTRATOR**: The independent administrator designated to supervise and ensure the integrity of the draw (Judicial Officer or Third-Party Administrator).
- **AFER**: The Alternate Free Entry Route, allowing participation in the contest without any financial obligation as per Article 3.2.
- **CONTEST**: The game of chance (random draw) operated by the Organizer, subject to these General Terms and Conditions.
- **GRAND PRIZE**: The all-inclusive trip to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 in Morocco, as detailed in Article 4.
- **ORGANIZER**: LEOPARDSFOOT (AFRIKANCORNER.COM), a company registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- **ENTRY**: A unit of chance submitted by the Participant, either through the purchase of a Ticket or via the AFER.
- **PARTICIPANT**: Any individual (excluding companies or legal entities) who registers for the contest via the Website or AFER, and must be over eighteen (18) years old.
- **WINNER**: The Participant selected through the random draw or designated as per Article 5.
- **WEBSITE**: The Organizer's websites and social media platforms used for the administration and promotion of the contest.
- **OPENING DATE**: Monday, October 13, 2025.
- **CLOSING DATE**: Draws close every ten (10) days, with the final cycle ending on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM (GMT), unless extended.
- **BUNDLED TICKETS**: Purchase of multiple Tickets (Entries) at a reduced unit price.
**2. General Terms and Conditions**
1. By registering for the contest, Participants are deemed to have read and accepted these General Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.
2. **Legality**: The contest is a one-time Commercial Lottery and will be conducted in accordance with the DRC Ministerial Decree on gambling. It will not be unfair under consumer protection laws.
3. **Equal Opportunity**: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER AND WIN. The Organizer ensures that paid Entries do not increase the individual chance of winning compared to AFER Entries.
4. Participants must provide complete and accurate contact details (including a valid email address and phone number) for Winner notification.
5. The Organizer will not be responsible for any inability to contact a Participant due to errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the provided contact details.
6. The contest is open to all individuals aged 18 or older, excluding the Organizer, direct family members, agents, employees, and the Administrator.
7. By entering, all Participants acknowledge that paid or free Entries do not guarantee winning the prize.
8. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify (at its sole discretion and without refund) any Participant reasonably believed to have violated these General Terms and Conditions (e.g., fraud, use of automated systems).
9. All Entries become the property of the Organizer upon receipt and will not be returned.
**3. Participation Methods and Free Entry (AFER)**
**3.1. Paid Entry (Bundled Tickets):**
Participants can purchase Entries (Tickets) online at the following rates. This purchase represents bundled chances at a reduced unit price:
| Offer | Number of Tickets (Entries) | Price (incl. VAT) |
|-------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------|
| Single Ticket | 1 | $1 |
| Pack of 20 Tickets| 20 | $10 |
| Pack of 50 Tickets| 50 | $20 |
| Pack of 100 Tickets| 100 | $50 |
| Pack of 500 Tickets| 500 | $100 |
**3.2. Alternate Free Entry Route (AFER):**
To ensure legal compliance, Participants may obtain one (1) free Entry per draw cycle (10 days) by submitting a postal request.
AFER Requirements: The request must be handwritten and clearly state:
- Participant's full name, complete postal address, email address, and phone number.
- Mention of the specific draw (e.g., “CAN 2025 Contest Participation - Draw #1”).
AFER Entries must be sent to the Organizer's address: ****. These Entries will be added to the draw pool without discrimination or artificial delays.
**3.3. Finalizing Entries:**
To finalize an Entry (paid