Rules & Regulations

Open to Canadian residents only

Hyundai Canada FIFA World Cup 2026™ Contest

Official Rules and Regulations

Please read these official contest rules and regulations (the “Rules”) in their entirety before entering this contest (the “Contest”). Do not enter the Contest unless you agree to be legally bound by these Rules. Participation in the Contest constitutes your full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Rules which are final and binding (without right of appeal) on all matters relating to the Contest.

1. CONTEST ELIGIBILITY

This Contest is open to individuals who are legal residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority at the time of entry. In addition, employees, officers, representatives, mandatories, domiciliaries and immediate family members (parents, spouses, siblings, children, grandparents, step-parents, step-children and step-siblings, and their respective spouses, and those living in the same household, whether or not related) of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (the “Sponsor”), the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”), its member associations and each of their affiliated companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, participating promotional partners, advertising and promotion agencies, webmasters and any company involved in the creation, design, execution, production, or fulfilment of the Contest (the “Contest Entities”), which, for greater certainty, includes the entities themselves, are not eligible.

2. CONTEST TIMING AND HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST

The Contest launch email (“Contest Launch Email”) will be sent between April 8, 2026, and April 12, 2026. To enter the Contest, complete all questions and submit the survey embedded in the Contest Launch Email (the “Survey”) between 10 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on the date the Contest Launch Email is sent and 5:00 p.m. ET on April 30, 2026 (the “Contest Period”). Incomplete survey responses will not qualify for a Contest entry. Each participant is entitled and limited to a total of one (1) Contest entry, regardless of the method of entry.

  • No Purchase Necessary: If you would like to enter the Contest without completing the Survey, mail a letter during the Contest Period in a sealed postage prepaid envelope to Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., 75 Frontenac Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 6H2, Attention: Marketing, including the following information: your first name, last name, telephone number, email address, and complete mailing address (including postal code), along with a one hundred (100)-word or more unique and original essay on the features you look for when purchasing a new vehicle (a “Request”). Upon receipt of a valid Request submitted and received in accordance with these Rules, you will receive one (1) entry in the Contest. To be eligible, the Request you submit must be received during the Contest Period. The Released Parties (as defined below in Rule 7) take no responsibility for any lost, stolen, delayed, illegible, damaged, misdirected, late or destroyed Requests (all of which are void).

In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address in question. An authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an internet service provider or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the e-mail address in question. A potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.

3. PRIZE DESCRIPTION

There are five (5) grand prizes (the “Grand Prizes”) and ten (10) second prizes (the “Second Prizes”) available to be won (collectively, the “Prizes”).

  • Each Grand Prize consists of two (2) tickets to the first FIFA World Cup 2026™ match of Team Canada at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on June 12th, 2026, for the Grand Prize Winner (as defined below) and their guest. Transportation and accommodation are not included. The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $6,040.33 (exclusive of tax).
  • Each Second Prize consists of a package of Hyundai and/or FIFA World Cup 2026™ branded merchandise items. The prize will be shipped to the Second Prize Winner’s home address. The approximate retail value of the Second Prize is $160.00 (exclusive of tax and shipping cost).

Under no circumstances whatsoever will: (i) any difference between the actual and approximate retail values be awarded; or (ii) the actual value of the Grand Prize and Second Prize exceed approximately $6,040.33 CAD and $160.00 CAD, respectively. Additional inclusions or exclusions are at the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following general conditions apply to the Grand Prize and Second Prize: (i) the Grand Prize and Second Prize must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable, assignable and/or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) no substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option, in its sole and absolute discretion; (iii) any costs not specifically and expressly stated above as included in the Grand Prize or Second Prize are the sole and absolute responsibility of the confirmed Grand Prize/Second Prize Winner and their Guest, including, without limitation: gratuities, entertainment, transportation and accommodation, and items of a personal nature; (iv) if the confirmed Grand Prize Winner and/or their Guest do not utilize any part(s) of the Grand Prize, then any such part(s) not utilized may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be forfeited in their entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in their place; (v) Sponsor reserves the right at any time to: (A) place reasonable restrictions on the availability or use of the Grand Prize/Second Prize or any component thereof; and (B) substitute the Grand Prize/Second Prize or a component thereof for any reason with a prize or prize component(s) of equal or greater retail value, including, without limitation, but solely at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, a cash award; and (vi) by accepting the Grand Prize/Second Prize, the confirmed Grand Prize Winner/Second Prize Winner agrees to waive all recourse against the Released Parties (as defined below) if the Grand Prize/Second Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRAND PRIZE/SECOND PRIZE WILL BE THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESPECTIVE WINNER (AND THEIR GUEST, AS APPLICABLE). NONE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, NOR ANY OTHER ENTITY, WILL PROVIDE ANY COMPENSATION WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PRIZES. FOR GREATER CERTAINTY AND THE AVOIDANCE OF ANY DOUBT WHATSOEVER, THE PRIZES INCLUDE ONLY THOSE SPECIFIC ELEMENTS EXPRESSLY OUTLINED ABOVE IN THESE RULES.

4. WINNER

Five (5) eligible Grand Prize winners (each, a “Grand Prize Winner”) and ten (10) eligible Second Prize winners (each, a “Second Prize Winner”) will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries for the respective prize received in accordance with these Rules. The odds of winning the Grand Prize or Second Prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received in accordance with these Rules.

The Grand Prize and Second Prize draws will be completed by the Sponsor or its representative at 75 Frontenac Dr, Markham, ON L3R 6H2, and will occur approximately between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (ET) on May 6, 2026 (the “Prize Draw Date”). The Sponsor or its representative shall attempt to contact each eligible Grand Prize Winner/Second Prize Winner for a maximum of two (2) business days. The first such contact will be attempted by telephone or e-mail within twenty-four (24) hours of the Prize Draw Date and, if unsuccessful, further attempts to contact the eligible Grand Prize Winner/Second Prize Winner will be made on two (2) further occasions by telephone or e-mail, at the discretion of the Sponsor. Once contacted, the eligible Grand Prize Winner/Second Prize Winner will have twenty-four (24) hours to accept the Grand Prize/Second Prize, as applicable, as described in Rule 7 below. If an eligible Grand Prize Winner/Second Prize Winner cannot be contacted within two (2) days, or if contacted, does not accept/claim their prize within twenty-four (24) hours of being contacted, or does not meet all of the Contest conditions as outlined in these Rules, they will forfeit the applicable prize and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion and time-permitting, to randomly select another eligible Grand Prize/Second Prize entry from all remaining eligible entries.

5. DELIVERY OF PRIZE

a. The Grand Prize Winner agrees to make arrangements with the Sponsor or its representative to receive the Grand Prize, such arrangements to be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, and such receipt will be subject to the Grand Prize Winner completing the prerequisites to receiving such prize, such as signing the required declaration and release form, and providing proof of residency and legitimate personal identification (ID).

b. The Second Prize Winner agrees to make arrangements with the Sponsor or its representative to receive the Second Prize, such arrangements to be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, and such receipt will be subject to the Second Prize Winner completing the prerequisites to receiving such prize, such as signing the required declaration and release form, and providing proof of residency and legitimate personal identification (ID).

6. PRIZE SUBSTITUTION

The Prizes described herein are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, non-refundable, have no cash surrender value, and must be accepted as awarded with no substitutions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to Rule 3, the Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute any prize with another prize of equivalent or greater value without liability and for any reason including, but not limited to: labour disruptions, shortages, adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen events, or any other reasons. The Released Parties (as defined below) accept no liability whatsoever if the Grand Prize or Second Prize, or any portion of the Grand Prize or Second Prize, is cancelled, delayed, rescheduled, postponed, sold out or otherwise impacted in any way.

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS

To win, each eligible winner must first have complied with the Rules and correctly answered, unaided, a time limited skill-testing question to be administered by e-mail or telephone by the Sponsor or its representative at a prearranged, mutually convenient time. The eligible winner will then be instructed on how to accept their respective prize, which will consist of the following: (a) signing the Sponsor’s release form confirming compliance with and agreement to be legally bound by these Rules, which includes the winner’s guest; (b) acceptance of the applicable prize as awarded; (c) releasing the Sponsor, FIFA and its member associations, and each of their parent companies, subsidiaries, associated and affiliated entities, prize suppliers, dealers, advertising/promotion agencies and any other individual(s), entity or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfilment of the Contest, and each of their respective affiliates, agents, employees, directors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the applicable prize or any portion thereof; (d) complying with any other reasonable requests for information by the Sponsor, the Sponsor’s representatives, any applicable Hyundai dealer (“Dealer”) or their respective employees, subcontractors and/or representatives; and (e) participating in any promotional activities related to the Contest or the prize, as reasonably requested by Sponsor.

Entries are subject to verification and the Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a person if they enter this Contest or try to do so by any means contrary to these Rules or which would be unfair to other entrants, or where Contest entries are generated by any unauthorized mechanical, automated, or other means. Entry materials that have been tampered with, reproduced, falsified, or altered are void. In the event that an eligible winner is disqualified for any reason, the applicable prize may, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor and time-permitting, be awarded to an alternate winner by random draw from among all remaining eligible entries.

Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of law and may be subject to remedies and damages. This Contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws of Canada. This Contest is void where prohibited.

8. PUBLICITY

By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, consents to the use of their name, address (city and province/territory), photograph, image and/or voice without payment, further notice or compensation, in connection with any publicity or advertising in any medium carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor with respect to this Contest, including but not limited to any publicity related to the awarding of the prize. Each entrant agrees and acknowledges that, without limitation of the foregoing, the Sponsor shall have the right to post any content (in whole or in part) from any entry at any time on any Hyundai website or social media site and/or outlet. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Any and all copyrighted or copyrightable materials in any entry submitted as part of this Contest shall, upon provision to the Sponsor with the intent of entering this Contest, be thereafter owned by Sponsor, with full rights (including moral rights), title and interest, and each such entrant by entering the Contest assigns all intellectual property rights, including copyright, and waives all moral rights in and to any such materials in favour of the Sponsor and agrees that any other documentation required for such assignment shall be executed by the Sponsor and the applicable entrant in writing upon request at any time by the Sponsor or its representative.

9. MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION

The Sponsor reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to cancel, terminate, modify, or amend the Rules or the administration of this Contest, or to suspend this Contest in whole or in part, at any time and in any way, without prior notice with no obligation or liability. Notice of any such cancellation, termination, modification, amendment, or suspension will be issued by email. Without limiting the foregoing, if, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned, whether due to technical failure, computer virus, tampering, fraud, or corruption of security or proper administration of the Contest or other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor, the Sponsor reserves the right to select a winner by random draw from among all valid entries received up to the time of cancellation, termination or suspension, and notice to the winner will be provided in accordance with Rule 4.

10. LIABILITY

The Released Parties shall not be responsible for any injuries, loss or damages of any kind (compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise) with respect to, or in any way arising from, this Contest or the prize awarded, including but not limited to: (i) lost, stolen, not received, destroyed, damaged, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, fraudulent or late entries, and all such entries will be void and not eligible; (ii) failure to receive entries for any reason or technical failures or errors of any kind, including but not limited to incorrect or inaccurate capture or loss of entry information, technical malfunctions, human or technical error, printing errors, lost, delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer lines or networks, computer equipment, servers, software, traffic congestion on the internet or any website, any other online communication problems, or any combination thereof; (iii) seeding or printing or typographical errors in any Contest-related material or human error; or (iv) any injury or damage to a participant’s or to any other person’s computer system(s) or other device(s) due to viruses or breaches of privacy from interference by third party computers. Entries that have been tampered with or altered are void. If it is determined that an entrant has entered the Contest in a fashion not sanctioned by these Rules, the entrant will be disqualified and their entry will be disqualified. A Grand Prize Winner or Second Prize Winner’s refusal or inability to accept the applicable prize shall release the Sponsor from all obligations to that person. In no event shall the Sponsor be held to award more prizes than what is mentioned in these Rules or to award prizes otherwise than in compliance with these Rules.

11. PRIVACY STATEMENT AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take your privacy seriously, and respect your right to privacy. By taking part in this Contest, you will be sharing with us certain personal information which will be used by the Sponsor or its representative to administer the Contest and, only if consent is given, to provide you with personalized special offers, event invitations and promotions that may be of interest to you. The Sponsor and its representative may collect and use information you provide, including your age and contact information, to: (a) qualify you for the Contest and to contact you and provide ongoing service regarding the same; and (b) comply with the law and regulatory requirements. If you indicate your consent, the Sponsor and its representative may collect and use: (i) your contact information, in order to contact you about other promotions, events, products and services offered by the Sponsor; and (ii) other personal information you provide, including your expressed preferences and opinions, in order to contact you about promotions, events, products and services in which the Sponsor believes you would be most interested. The Sponsor may also disclose this personal information to Dealers and/or Hyundai distributors (“Distributors”) so that they may do the same. The information provided may be incorporated into a unified record (“Record”) which may include personal information previously collected from you, Dealers, and/or Distributors, lenders, and/or Bluelink and/or Genesis Connected Services (“Connected Services”). You may be identified in your Record as part of a household based on contact information and/or VIN in common with others. We use the information in your Record to: improve the accuracy of your Record; understand your history of interactions with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., including Genesis Motors Canada (collectively referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”), including vehicle purchases/leases, service, Connected Services, and your communications with us; assess your current satisfaction with, and/or future interest in, our products and services; and anticipate/mitigate issues with your products or services. We may share with Dealers and/or Distributors the personal information in your Record so that they may provide you with a more personalized experience and with others as described in our Privacy Notice (link below). You have the right to make a request to access or correct your personal information or withdraw your consent for us to use or disclose the foregoing personal information. You may withdraw your consent for us to use and disclose your personal information for these purposes by emailing privacy@hyundaicanada.com or calling 1.888.216.2626. For more information on our personal information handling practices, please review our Privacy Notice at: https://www.hyundaicanada.com/en/about/privacy-notice. If you are a Quebec resident, your personal information may be communicated outside of Quebec.

12. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

These are the official Contest Rules. Copies of the Contest Rules are available by writing to Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., 75 Frontenac Dr, Markham, ON L3R 6H2.

13. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ logo, wordmark, and the image of the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy are trademarks owned by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and are used under license. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or otherwise associated with, FIFA. Further, Grand Prize Winners and their guest (“Attendees”) agree to comply with the FIFA Ticket Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) applicable to their Grand Prize ticket(s) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Terms of Use, along with any other ticket terms and conditions, are available (or will be made available) on fifa.com/tickets. Tickets are intended solely for use by the Attendees and may not be provided to any other person, including through resale, exchange, or barter. Any such resale, exchange, barter, or other commercial or promotional use may result in disqualification, prize forfeiture, and invalidation of the licence granted for the tickets. All FIFA World Cup 2026™ venue restrictions and rules governing stadium safety, security and conduct also apply, including those set out in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Stadium Code of Conduct (“Stadium Code of Conduct”), available on FIFA.com/tickets. Attendees are expected to respect other guests and event staff and must refrain from using foul or offensive language, obscene gestures, or engaging in unruly, disruptive, threatening or violent behaviour. The Stadium Code of Conduct, the Terms of Use and all other applicable terms and conditions available on fifa.com/tickets are deemed to be incorporated into these Rules. FIFA and/or its affiliates reserve the right to cancel any ticket(s) if FIFA determines an Attendee has failed to comply with the Terms of Use, the Stadium Code of Conduct, or any other applicable terms and conditions.

Privacy Notice

The information provided may be incorporated into a unified customer record (“record”), which may include personal information previously collected from you, Dealers and/or Distributors, lenders, and/or Bluelink and/or Genesis Connected Services (“Connected Services”). You may be identified in your record as part of a household based on contact information and/or VIN in common with others. We use the information in your record to: improve the accuracy of your record; understand your history of interactions with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., including Genesis Motors Canada (collectively referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”), including vehicle purchases/leases, service, Connected Services, and your communications with us; assess your current satisfaction with, and/or future interest in, our products and services; and anticipate/mitigate issues with your products or services.

We may share with Dealers and/or Distributors the personal information in your record so that they may provide you with a more personalized experience and with others as described in our Privacy Notice (link below). You have the right to make a request to access or correct your personal information or withdraw your consent for us to use or disclose the foregoing personal information. We may also use this personal information to promote and market our products and services to you, including by providing personalized offers, promotions, surveys or other information. We may also disclose this personal information to Dealers and/or Distributors so that they may do the same.

You may withdraw your consent for us to use and disclose your personal information for these purposes by contacting privacy@hyundaicanada.com or 1.888.216.2626. For more information on our personal information handling practices, please review our Privacy Notice. If you are a Quebec resident, your personal information may be communicated outside of Quebec.