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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions" |
| 3 | +--- |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +## Terms and Conditions for the Cryptomator 10th Anniversary Sweepstakes |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +### 1. Organizer |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +The organizer of the sweepstakes is Skymatic GmbH, Am Hauptbahnhof 6, 53111 Bonn, Germany, registered in the commercial register of the Bonn District Court under HRB 22635 (hereinafter "Organizer"). |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +### 2. Participation Period |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +The sweepstakes begins on March 13, 2026 and ends on March 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM (CET). Entries received after the end of the participation period will not be considered. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +### 3. Eligibility |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +Eligible participants are natural persons who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. Participation is open worldwide. Please note, however, that the physical shipment of prizes is handled by Redbubble and is currently not available to the following countries and territories: Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine (per Redbubble; the current list can be viewed at https://help.redbubble.com/hc/en-us/articles/206705143). Winners residing in one of these territories will receive a digital alternative gift (Cryptomator Supporter Certificate and Cryptomator Android License Key) instead of the goodie package. The following persons are excluded from participation: |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +- Employees and managing directors of Skymatic GmbH and their relatives |
| 20 | +- Persons who use unauthorized tools or otherwise gain advantages through manipulation |
| 21 | +- Entries submitted via sweepstakes services, automated processes (e.g., bots), or other third parties |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +The Organizer reserves the right to exclude persons who violate these terms and conditions, provide false information, or manipulate or attempt to manipulate the sweepstakes. In such cases, prizes may also be revoked and reclaimed retroactively. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### 4. How to Enter |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +Entry is made by completing the survey form at [forms.skymatic.de](https://forms.skymatic.de/s/cmluts1as0002mf014x4ncij7) within the participation period. A valid email address is required to enter. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +- Each person may enter only once. Multiple entries by the same person will result in disqualification. |
| 30 | +- Participation is free of charge and not contingent on the purchase of any goods or services. |
| 31 | +- Subscribing to the newsletter is voluntary and not a requirement for entering the sweepstakes. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +### 5. Prizes |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +A total of 10 goodie packages will be raffled among all valid entries. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +Each goodie package includes: |
| 38 | +- a sticker |
| 39 | +- a bag |
| 40 | +- a mug |
| 41 | +- a T-shirt |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +Cash payment of prizes or any prize equivalent is not possible under any circumstances. |
| 44 | +Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged. |
| 45 | +Should a prize be unavailable for reasons beyond the Organizer's control, the Organizer reserves the right to provide a prize of equivalent value. No further claims by the winner shall be accepted. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### 6. Winner Selection and Notification |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +Winners will be selected by random draw among all valid entries after the end of the participation period. The drawing will take place privately. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +Winners will be notified by email to the address provided at the time of entry. If a winner does not respond within 14 days of notification, or if the notification email cannot be delivered (e.g., due to an invalid email address), the prize will be forfeited without replacement and an alternate winner will be drawn. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +Winners will not be published. Publication in anonymized form (e.g., first name and abbreviated last name) will only occur with the winner's express consent. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### 7. Prize Shipment |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +Prizes will be shipped worldwide via Redbubble and may take several weeks to a few months to arrive. The winners will be asked to provide a valid postal address upon notification. The Organizer will cover shipping costs. The risk of loss or damage during shipping transfers to the winner upon handover to the shipping provider. The Organizer is not liable for delivery, provided the shipment was properly dispatched. Any customs duties or import taxes in the recipient's country are the responsibility of the winner. |
| 58 | +Shipment of physical prizes requires separate confirmation of prize acceptance and, where necessary for fulfillment, express consent to any international transfer of personal data. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +### 8. Data Privacy |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +Personal data collected in connection with the sweepstakes will be processed by the Organizer solely for the purpose of conducting and administering the sweepstakes. This includes in particular: |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +- **Email address:** for winner notification and communication regarding the sweepstakes |
| 65 | +- **Postal address (winners only):** for shipping the prizes |
| 66 | +- **Survey responses:** for anonymized evaluation of community feedback |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +Legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of the sweepstakes) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in conducting the sweepstakes and evaluating community feedback in anonymized form). |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +Disclosure to third parties: If a participant wins a physical prize, the Organizer may disclose the winner’s name and shipping address to Redbubble for the purpose of prize fulfillment and shipment. Redbubble may in turn share this data with production, printing, logistics, or fulfillment service providers to the extent necessary for delivery. |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +International transfers: In connection with prize fulfillment, personal data may be transferred to recipients in countries outside the EU/EEA, including countries for which no adequacy decision by the European Commission exists. Where such a transfer is necessary for fulfillment, the Organizer will request the winner’s separate express consent before the data is transferred. |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +Retention period: Personal data will be deleted no later than 30 days after all prizes have been shipped, unless statutory retention obligations apply. Data of non-winners will be deleted no later than 30 days after the winner selection has been completed. |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +Data subject rights: The provisions of our [Privacy Policy](/en/privacy/) apply additionally. Participants have the following rights under the GDPR at any time: |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) |
| 79 | +- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) |
| 80 | +- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) |
| 81 | +- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) |
| 82 | +- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) |
| 83 | +- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) |
| 84 | +- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR), in particular with the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +Requests should be directed to: privacy [at] cryptomator [dot] org. Deletion of data before the conclusion of the sweepstakes will be treated as a withdrawal from participation. |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +### 9. Social Media |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +The sweepstakes may be promoted via social networks (including Mastodon, LinkedIn, X, Facebook). The sweepstakes is in no way associated with, sponsored, supported, or organized by the respective platform operators. The sole point of contact for the sweepstakes is the Organizer. |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +### 10. Liability |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +The Organizer shall only be liable in connection with the sweepstakes for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct on the part of the Organizer, its legal representatives, or agents. This limitation of liability does not apply to damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health. The Organizer assumes no liability for technical disruptions that may affect participation in the sweepstakes, or for the loss or damage of prizes during shipping. |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +### 11. Early Termination and Modifications |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or modify the sweepstakes or these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. This applies in particular if: |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +- proper conduct of the sweepstakes cannot be guaranteed for technical or legal reasons |
| 101 | +- there is suspicion of manipulation or abuse |
| 102 | +- circumstances of force majeure arise |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +Participants shall have no claims against the Organizer in such cases. |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +### 12. Final Provisions |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +Legal recourse is excluded. |
| 109 | +The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply. |
| 110 | +The place of jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law, is Bonn, Germany. |
| 111 | +Should any provision of these terms and conditions be or become invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. |
| 112 | +By participating in the sweepstakes, the participant agrees to these terms and conditions. |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +--- |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +_Last updated: March 2026_ |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +_For questions about the sweepstakes: support [at] cryptomator [dot] org_ |
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