Philos IT Prize Draw at Energy Ireland 2025 

OFFICIAL RULES  

Important: Please read these Official Rules before entering this Prize Draw (the “Prize Draw”).  

By participating in this Prize Draw, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements below.  

Prize Draw void in countries and regions where prohibited or where participation is restricted by law. Subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

1. Eligibility: The Prize Draw is open only to participants who are attending the Energy Ireland 2025 Event in Croke Park, Dublin on June 11 and June 12 2025 and are EMEA LATAM residents at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older). In addition, this Prize Draw is not open to: (1) directors, officers, employees, analysts, sponsors or internally contracted vendors of Philos IT (“Sponsor”) or its parent/subsidiaries, agents or affiliates and their immediate family members (spouses, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and “step” child, wherever they may live); (2) employees or internally contracted vendors of governments and government-affiliated companies or organizations; or (3) any individual whose employer’s guidelines or policies do not allow participation in the Prize Draw or acceptance of the prize(s). IF YOU DO NOT MEET ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE.  

To be eligible to win a Prize, entries must be completed and received by Sponsor in the manner and format designated below.  

2. Prize Draw Period: The Prize Draw starts on June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM GMT and ends at 4:00 PM GMT on June 12, 2025 (the “Prize Draw Period”). All entries must be received during the Prize Draw Period and meet other requirements in these Official Rules to be eligible to win a Prize. Sponsor’s or its designee’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Prize Draw.  

How to Enter: To enter, participants must scan the promotional QR code that directs to this web-page: https://www.philos-it.com/prizedraw-june2025 and provide details including name, email address, company name, job title, phone number, state and country location. All entries must be received during the Prize Draw Period and meet other requirements in these Official Rules (collectively, “Entries” or “Entry”).  

For Each Entry Method: Limit one (1) entry per person during the Prize Draw Period.  Any attempt to obtain additional entries will result in disqualification. All entries must be submitted by the individual entrant. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email account. Any attempt to obtain additional entries through fraud or other illegitimate means will result in disqualification, at Sponsor’s discretion.  

3. Identity of Entrant: If there is a dispute about the identity of the entrant, entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted with the entry. An “authorized account holder” means the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. A potential winner may be required to provide Sponsor with proof that a potential winner is the authorized account holder of the account associated with the winning entry.  

4. Selection and Notification of Winner: The Sponsor will select one (1) name for the Prize of Apple AirPods 4. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The Prize winners will be notified via email no later than 16th June 2025. The Prize must be claimed by 16th June 2025, in response to the email sent by Philos IT. The Prize will be shipped to the winner at the address provided, which must be within EMEA. 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sponsor may require the winner to sign and return, within seven (7) days of being notified, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release in order to claim his/her prize. If (i) the attempted notification is returned as undeliverable; (ii) the winner does not respond or provide any required documents within the 7-day time period, such as the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release; or (iii) if potential winner is otherwise unable to accept the Prize as stated, the Prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner. Alternate drawings will be held until all Prizes are awarded. A Prize winner may elect to forfeit his or her Prize by promptly notifying Sponsor of this election. Sponsor may, in its discretion, not honor any Prize to an attendee that it reasonably believes obtained the Prize fraudulently or in violation of the Official Rules. -1- Verification of Potential Winner: THE POTENTIAL WINNER IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE  

FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE PRIZE DRAW AN ENTRANT IS NOT A PRIZE WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.  

5. The Prize: Apple AirPods 4, Retail Value: €149 EUR  

Prize Restrictions: ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or exchanges of the Prize (including for cash) will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value for any prize. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes or prize components. Only one (1) Prize as stated in these Official Rules is available to be won in the Prize Draw.  

Except for applicable manufacturer’s standard warranties, the Prize is awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) regarding the Prize or any participant’s participation in the Prize Draw. All costs and expenses, including support services, not specifically listed above as part of the Prize, are solely the participant’s responsibility.  

6. Disclaimer: Sponsor, and any of its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, public relations firms, employees and advertising, fulfillment and marketing agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) will not be responsible for: (a) incorrect or inaccurate information caused by participant or any unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Prize Draw; (b) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) phone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer or communications-related or technical malfunctions, interruptions, disconnections, or failures beyond Sponsor or the Released Parties’ reasonable control; (c) any Prize Draw disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor or the Released Parties by non-authorized human intervention; (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Prize Draw; (e) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Prize Draw; or (f) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participant’s participation in the Prize Draw or receipt, use, or misuse of the Prize.  

7. Release of Liability: By entering this Prize Draw, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor and the Released Parties from any injury, loss, or damage to person, including death, or damage to or loss of property due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly, to the acceptance or use/misuse of any Prize, participation in any Prize Draw-related activity, or participation in the Prize Draw.  

8. Limitations of Liability; Releases: By entering the Prize Draw, you release Sponsor and all Released Parties from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Prize Draw or delivery, mis delivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.  

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE SPONSOR OR THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIZE DRAW OR USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FOR USE IN THE PRIZE DRAW OR ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF A RELEASED PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH  DAMAGES.  

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES (JOINTLY) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIZE DRAWOR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FOR USE IN THE PRIZE DRAW OR ANY PRIZE EXCEED $10. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WILL NOT EXCLUDE OR LIMIT LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY PRODUCTS RENTED FROM THE SPONSOR, OR FOR THE RELEASED PARTIES’ GROSS NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, OR FOR FRAUD.  

9. Use of Name, Likeness, etc.: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, entry into the Prize Draw constitutes permission to use your name, hometown, aural and visual likeness and prize information for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes without further permission or compensation (including in a public-facing winner list). As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, winner may be required to execute a consent to the use of their name, hometown, aural and visual likeness and prize information for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. By entering this Prize Draw, you consent to being contacted by Sponsor for any purpose in connection with this Giveaway. -2-  

10. Privacy: See Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at https://www.philos-it.com/privacy-policy/ 

11. Winner List; Rules Request: For a copy of the winner list, send an email to: Thomas Cullen mailto: tomas.cullen@philos-it.com with “Winner Prize Draw Energy 2025” in the subject line within three months of the end of the Prize Draw Period.   

12. Disputes: EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT ANY DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PRIZE DRAW, THE OFFICIAL RULES, OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND EXCLUSIVELY BY THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR OR THE APPROPRIATE STATE COURT LOCATED INIRELAND. THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF IRELAND, WITHOUT REGARD TO CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW RULES. YOU WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. IF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, IT SHALL THEN BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT VERSIONS THEREOF (“JAMS RULES”). THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF AN ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN IRELAND. ANY SUCH CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM WILL BE ARBITRATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WILL NOT BE CONSOLIDATED IN ANY ARBITRATION WITH ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY OF ANY OTHER PARTY. ALL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OFIRELAND. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF. 

13. General Conditions: Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its discretion, and to modify, suspend or cancel the Prize Draw or any entrant’s participation in the Prize Draw should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, pandemics, public disruptions, or other causes beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Prize Draw, or Sponsor otherwise becomes (in its discretion) incapable of running the Prize Draw as planned. Entrants who violate these Official Rules, violate any law, rule, or regulation in connection with participation in the Prize Draw, tamper with the operation of the Prize Draw or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Prize Draw or any other entrant (as determined in Sponsor’s discretion) are subject to disqualification from the Prize Draw. Sponsor reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Prize Draw. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries received that contain inappropriate or offensive content. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision. Any provision of these Official Rules deemed unenforceable will be enforced to the extent permissible, and the remainder of these Official Rules will remain in effect.  

To the extent the promotion uses or requires functionality of any third-party website (e.g., social media sites or platforms that enable broad communications, collaboration and/or posting of videos, reward redemption), participant understands that the promotion is not sponsored by such third parties, and further acknowledge and agree to follow the privacy policy and terms and conditions on such website(s), as applicable. Sponsor provides links to third party websites to the participant as a convenience, and Sponsor does not make any representation or take responsibility for such third-party websites, including, without limitation, the truthfulness, accuracy, quality or completeness of the content, services, links displayed and/or any other activities conducted on or through such third-party websites.  

The participant is solely responsible for compliance with any applicable laws, rules and regulations, contractual limitations and/or office or company policies, if any, regarding his or her participation in the Prize Draw and acceptance of the Prize. By accepting the Prize, participant confirms that he or she is not in violation of any of the foregoing and has obtained the consent of his or her employer to participate, if applicable. If the participant is unable to participate in or accept the Prize for any reason, the participant must immediately inform Sponsor, and Sponsor shall have no further obligation to you. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes after prize redemption.   

14. Sponsor: Philos IT, Unit D1 Apex Business Centre, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford, Dublin D18 E3P8, Ireland. 

16. No Affiliation.  The Prize Draw is not affiliated with the manufacturer of the AirPods and the foregoing are/is not a sponsor of, or in any way affiliated with, this Prize Draw.