{"id":35703,"date":"2025-09-04T06:52:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/cppblog\/?page_id=35703"},"modified":"2025-09-04T06:52:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:52:20","slug":"cppcon-2025-survey-official-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/cppblog\/cppcon-2025-survey-official-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"CppCon 2025 Survey Official Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">MICROSOFT CLOUD AND ENTERPRISE CPPCON EVENT SWEEPSTAKES<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">OFFICIAL RULES<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">PLEASE NOTE:\u202fIt is your sole responsibility to comply with your employer\u2019s gift policies. If your participation violates your employer\u2019s policies, you may be disqualified. Microsoft disclaims\u00a0any and all\u00a0liability and will not be\u00a0party\u00a0to any disputes or actions related to this matter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES:\u202fMicrosoft is committed to complying with government\u00a0gift\u00a0and ethics rules and therefore government employees are not eligible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHAT\u00a0ARE\u00a0THE START\u00a0AND END DATES?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This Sweepstakes starts on September 15th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and ends on September 18th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (\u201cEntry Period\u201d) and will be conducted during regular event hours. One <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner will be selected at 16<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:30 MDT on each day of the Entry Period<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Entries must be received by 15:30 MDT to be eligible for each day&#8217;s Winner selection. Entries not selected as a Winner are automatically valid for the next day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">CAN I ENTER?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are eligible to enter if you meet the following requirements at time entry:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fYou are\u202fa registered attendee of CppCon and you are 18 years of age or older;\u202fand<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fIf you are 18 of age or older, but are considered a minor in your place of residence, you should ask your parent\u2019s or legal guardian\u2019s permission prior to submitting an entry into this Sweepstakes;\u202fand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are NOT\u202fa resident of any of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fPLEASE NOTE:\u202f U.S. export regulations prohibit the export of goods and services to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Therefore residents of these countries \/ regions are not eligible to participate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are\u202fNOT\u202fevent\u00a0exhibitor support personnel;\u202fand<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fYou are NOT \u202fan employee of Microsoft Corporation, or an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary;\u202fand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fYou are NOT\u202f an immediate family (parent, sibling, spouse, child) or household member of a Microsoft employee, an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary, any person involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Sweepstakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This Sweepstakes\u00a0is\u00a0void where prohibited by law.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">HOW DO I ENTER?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can enter by completing a short survey, http:\/\/aka.ms\/cppcon. All\u00a0required\u00a0survey questions must be answered to receive an entry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will only accept one (1) entry per entrant. We are not responsible for entries that we do not receive for any reason, or for entries that we receive but are not decipherable for any reason.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will automatically disqualify:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fAny incomplete or illegible entry;\u202fand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fAny entries that we receive from you that are in excess of the entry limit described above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WINNER SELECTION AND PRIZES<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Every day at 16:30 MDT <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">between September 15th, 2025 to September 18th, 2025<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, we will randomly select one <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">winner of the prizes designated below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Four (4<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">) Grand Prizes. One LEGO<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><sup>TM<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0themed puzzle<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $22<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">99<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. One LEGO<sup>TM<\/sup> Architecture set. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $639.99. One LEGO<sup>TM<\/sup> Botanicals set. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $59.99. One LEGO<sup>TM<\/sup> Technic<sup>TM<\/sup> set. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $119.99.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ARV of prizes is subject to price fluctuations in the consumer marketplace based on, among other things, any gap in time between the date the ARV is estimated for purposes of these Official Rules and the date the prize is awarded or redeemed. We will determine the value of the prize to be the fair market value at the time of prize award.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The total Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of all prizes:\u202f$242.96.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will only award one (1) prize per person during the Entry Period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WINNER NOTIFICATION<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winners will be selected randomly and must be present at\u00a0time\u00a0of drawing to win.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">GENERAL CONDITIONS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taxes on the prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. No substitution, transfer, or assignment of prize permitted, except that Microsoft reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. Prize winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and W-9 tax form or W-8 BEN tax form within 10 days of notification. If you complete a tax form, you will be issued an IRS 1099 the following January, for the actual value of the prize. You are advised to seek independent counsel regarding the tax implications of accepting a prize. If a selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim a prize or fails to return the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release or W-8 BEN form, the selected winner will forfeit their prize and an alternate winner will be selected. Your odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries we receive. In the event of a dispute all decisions of Microsoft are final.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By entering\u00a0this\u00a0Sweepstakes\u00a0you agree:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fTo abide by these Official Rules;\u202fand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fTo release and hold harmless Microsoft and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents from any and all liability or any injury, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Sweepstakes or any prize won;\u202fand<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fThat by accepting a prize, Microsoft may use of your proper name and state of residence online and in print, or in any other media, in connection with this Sweepstakes, without payment or compensation to you, except where prohibited by law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHAT IF SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS AND THE SWEEPSTAKES CAN\u2019T RUN AS PLANNED?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If someone cheats, or a virus, bug, bot, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled, (also referred to as force majeure) affects the fairness and \/ or integrity of this Sweepstakes, we reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend this Sweepstakes. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Sweepstakes, we reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received before we had to cancel, change or suspend the Sweepstakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you attempt or we have strong reason to believe that you have compromised the integrity or the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, creating a bot or other automated program, or by committing fraud in ANY way, we may seek damages from you to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, we may disqualify you, and ban you from participating in any of our future Sweepstakes, so please play fairly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WINNERS LIST AND SPONSOR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you send an email to visualcpp@microsoft.com within 30 days of winner selection, we will provide you with a list of winners that receive a prize worth $25.00 or more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">PRIVACY STATEMENT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Microsoft, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Microsoft uses the information you provide to notify prize winners, and to send you information about other Microsoft products and services, if requested by you. Microsoft will not share the information you provide with third parties without your permission except where necessary to complete the services or transactions you have requested, or as required by law. Microsoft is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your personal information is never shared outside the company without your permission, except under conditions explained above.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you believe that Microsoft has not adhered to this statement, please notify us by sending email to visualcpp@microsoft.com or postal mail to visualcpp@microsoft.com, Microsoft Privacy, Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 USA, and we will use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy the situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a9 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Microsoft Corporation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%3D248681&amp;data=02%7C01%7CSimon.Brand%40microsoft.com%7C90e800d8adea45903f8808d7361bd850%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637037365558868171&amp;sdata=N2VwK%2BoDcw7cK%2BzOPeITsYqM%2B0BsnUqeCpjAvOJJymc%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Privacy &amp; Cookies<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MICROSOFT CLOUD AND ENTERPRISE CPPCON EVENT SWEEPSTAKES\u00a0 OFFICIAL RULES\u00a0 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.\u00a0 PLEASE NOTE:\u202fIt is your sole responsibility to comply with your employer\u2019s gift policies. 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