THE 2021 ZWIFT ACADEMY RUN PROGRAM
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Before you apply to the Zwift Academy Run Program (collectively, the “Academy” or “Program”), we’re obligated to ask you (the “Participant” or “You”) to read and agree to the following Terms and Conditions (“T&C”). The Program is sponsored by Zwift, Inc., Long Beach, CA USA (“Zwift” or “Sponsor”).
Opportunity
A once in a lifetime experience to be a part of the Zwift Academy Run Team (“Team”) with support from Zwift and various other Program Partners with the goal of training for and racing at a 2022 World Marathon Major (to be determined by Zwift as its sole discretion) (the “Marathon”)..
Eligibility
By registering in the Zwift Academy Run Program for selection on the Zwift Academy Run Team, You represent that You are: (i) anamateur runner aged 18 years or older as of December 31, 2021, and in good health, (ii) not currently racing in the professional category or have any personal sports Sponsorships other than with the Sponsor., and (iii) meet the eligibility requirements of the applicable Marathon. Employees of Zwift or other Program Partners are not eligible to participate. The Academy reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Participants at any time during the Program including both physical/physiological performance verification and anti-doping tests. Void in all countries embargoed by the United States and where prohibited or restricted by law.
Failure to comply with any verification procedures operated by the Academy will result in disqualification from the Program. In the event of any dispute concerning the eligibility of any Participant in the Program, the Academy’s decision shall be final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
Selection Process/Team Participation
To register to participate in the Program, go to http://www.zwift.com/zarun and follow the directions presented to complete and submit your information. Registration will begin at 12:00 am United States Pacific Time (“PT”) on October 4th, 2021 and ends at 11:59 pm PT on November 28th, 2021.
As a Participant, beginning October 4th, 2021 through November 28th, 2021, you must complete and graduate from the Academy Program, which consists of completing 8 (eight) running workouts and 2 (two) running races (Baseline 5k and Finish Line 5k) on the Zwift platform in order to be considered.
At the completion of the Academy Program, between 100 (one hundred) and 150 (one hundred fifty) Participants will be determined as Semi-Finalists (at Sponsor’s sole discretion) based on, among other things as further described below, their performance in the Academy. The Semi-Finalists will be contacted via email and required to complete an application in its entirety (the “Application”). Applications will be accepted from December 10, 2021 through January 17, 2022.
All Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by Sponsor and potentially other individuals associated with the Zwift Academy Run Team (collectively, the “Selection Panel”) based on a variety of pre-determined criteria consisting of, but not limited to, performance potential, previous race results, ability and availability to meet the Team training schedule, availability and willingness to participate in any scheduled Team training events and camps, ability and willingness to race at a 2022 Major Marathon, and the running related presence and activity on social media as well as within the running community. Participants will be subject to physical and physiological performance verification as well as anti-doping tests.
After reviewing all Applications, between 25 (twenty-five) and 50 (fifty) Participants will be determined as Finalists (at Sponsor’s sole discretion). The Finalists will be contacted and provided instructions in order to submit a 5 (five) minute video to provide the Selection Panel an insight into their life, both inside and outside of the sport of running. All requirements for the video will be provided to Participants prior to submission. Participants will have a specified amount of time to submit the video to Sponsor or they may forfeit their opportunity to participate.
After reviewing the video submissions, Zwiftwill determine the 6 (six) Zwift Academy Run Team Members (“Team Members”). The Team Member announcement will take place on or about February 15, 2022. Selected Team Members will then receive further instructions and information on participation requirements, training, events and perks that are part of being an active Team Member of the Zwift Academy Run Team.
Team Members will be guided by pro level coaches to train and will be expected to bring the Zwift Community along with them on their road to a Major Marathon in the fall. The Team Members will be expected to execute a Strategic Partnership Agreement and interact with the greater Zwift community by participating and potentially leading group workouts, posting videos of their progress on their social media channels, and participating in different events both in real life and in game throughout the length of the Program.
Data Protection Privacy/Compliance
Any information (including data, images and/or video) related to the Participant that is collected or processed (which includes collection, storing, holding and carrying out operations) by the Academy at the beginning and during the course of the Program will be held and used by the Academy, members of the judging committee and their suppliers and contractors (e.g., travel agencies etc.) to administer the Program in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and Zwift’s Privacy Policy (http://zwift.com/privacy/).
Aggregate, non-personal data may also be used by the Academy and/or Zwift for the purpose of undertaking market research or in facilitating reviews, developments and improvements to relevant services. Participants’ personal data may be used to send Participants news and publicity material in relation to the Program.
By enrolling in the Zwift Academy Run Program, all Participants will have consented to the transfer of their personal data to the Academy, to Zwift and to each of their Partners, suppliers, contractors and agents for the purposes of the administration of this Program and pursuant to these T&C.
The Zwift Academy Run confirms that all personal data requested from a Participant is necessary for the purposes of participating in the Program. Participants shall be entitled to access, rectify, complete, update, block or delete their personal data or to object to its processing by written communication to the Academy. Personal data on Participants’ health will only be processed by the Academy, Selection Panel and/or those designated medical services providers exclusively for assessing the Participants’ suitability for participating in the relevant stages of the Program.
GDPR Disclosure – The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides a number of protections for the collection and use of your personal data. Any personal information that you provide in connection with the Promotion shall be used by Zwift to administer this Program, contact Participants, and for the other purposes set forth in the Sponsor’s privacy policy located at http://zwift.com/p/privacy. By participating in this Program, you agree to Sponsor’s collection of personal information and accept their privacy policy. If Participant authorizes, by opting in, Sponsor may provide Entrant with information relating to products, services and promotions of Sponsor and affiliates of Sponsor. Participation in this Program using the Zwift Service is subject to the Sponsor’s Terms of Service located at http://zwift.com/p/terms. Your personal data/registration information will be transferred to the United States. Pursuant to EU law pertaining to data collection and processing, you have a right of access to, modification and withdrawal of your personal data. You also have the right of opposition to the data collection, under certain circumstances. To exercise such right, you may email info@zwift.com.
Rights to Use Name and Likeness
Unless prohibited by law, Participant irrevocably grants to the Academy and/or Zwift and its agents, contractors, successors, assigns and licensees the right, but not the obligation, and worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, gratis license to use, photograph, record, reproduce, render, portray, recreate and depict the undersigned’s name, biographical information, visual representation, likeness, registration, video and voice, in connection with the marketing, promotion and other commercialization of Zwift and the Program in such manner as Zwift may determine in its sole discretion.
Force Majeure
Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate, modify or suspend the Academy or Program if, in Sponsor’s opinion, the Academy or Program is not capable of running as planned by reason of pandemic, travel restrictions, strikes, natural disasters or any other factors beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control that could affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Academy or Program.
Release and Waiver
By virtue of Participant’s participation in the Program, Participants agree that Zwift and their Partners, affiliates, advertising and Promotion agencies, including the Administrator, and their directors, employees, representatives and agents, partners and prize suppliers have no liability whatsoever for, and will be held harmless by Participants for any liability for any injury, loss or damages of any kind (including death) to persons, and property damages sustained, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Program or any Program or Zwift Academy Run Team-related activity. Usage of the Zwift Service and participation in Zwift Runs/Events are at your own risk. You should not attempt any exercise that is beyond your skill/health level.
Additional Governing Terms
These Terms & Conditions shall otherwise be subject to and supplemented by the general Zwift Terms of Service, which are incorporated herein by this reference.
The Academy and qualification or designation thereof will align to the rules of the World Athletics (IAAF) and Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM).
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