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VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE A CONTRACT—READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES A RELEASE AND LICENSE FROM YOU, AND A LIMITATION OF CERTAIN OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. ENTRY IN THIS REFERRAL PROGRAM CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

Children. No part of the Program is directed to persons under the age of 18. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, PLEASE DO NOT USE OR ACCESS THE PROGRAM AT ANY TIME OR IN ANY MANNER.

1. Referral Program and Sponsor.

The QuickStart Referral Program (the “Referral Program”) is sponsored and administered by QuickStart Learning, Inc., 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy - Building J, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78746 (“QuickStart”) and is governed by these Official Terms and Rules (these “Rules”). By participating in the Referral Program in any way (including submission of any entry or the partial completion of any act of entry or any other step taken to participate in the Referral Program in any manner), you will become an “Entrant” and such participation constitutes your full and unconditional agreement to these Rules and the decisions by QuickStart with respect thereto; provided that you are free to disclaim in a written notice delivered to QuickStart, at the time that you would otherwise become an Entrant, your eligibility for any Reward and your status as Entrant, in which case you will not be eligible to receive any Reward and you will not be deemed an Entrant. All decisions related to, as well as all interpretation of, these Rules by QuickStart and its authorized representatives are final and binding. Nothing in these Rules shall affect or modify the terms of any Franchise Agreement between you and QuickStart.

2. Eligibility.

• Entrant – References to “Entrant” and “Entrants” throughout these Official Rules shall include both Referring Entrants and Referred Entrants.
• Referring Entrant – In order to be a “Referring Entrant” under this Referral Program, an individual (natural person) must:
  1. a current or former student of QuickStart;
  2. be a legal resident of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia (excluding Vermont and Michigan);
  3. be age 18 or older and
  4. have completed or in good standing if enrolled in a payment program, adhering to program payment terms and conditions.
  5. Employees of the Company or any of its or their subsidiaries, or affiliates, including immediate family and household members, are not eligible. Referrals made through one of our partners are not eligible for rewards under this Referral Program.
  6. Eligibility is contingent upon agreement to, compliance with, and fulfillment of all requirements of these Rules. QuickStart may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any Referring Entrant it finds to be in violation of these Rules. Referring Entrants cannot refer themselves.
• Referred Entrant – In order to be a “Referred Entrant” under this Referral Program, an individual must:
  1. be a natural person, legal resident of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia (excluding Vermont and Michigan);
  2. be age 18 or older;
  3. not have an existing account with QuickStart and
  4. have completed or in good standing if enrolled in a payment program, adhering to program payment terms and conditions.
  5. The Referred Entrant must complete the application process for QuickStart using the Referring Entrant’s referral code link. If a Referred Entrant has previously completed the application using any other code link or method, the application will not count as a Referral and the Referring Entrant will not eligible for the Reward(s); and
  6. The Referred Entrant is admitted into a bootcamp Program, accepts admission, and does not dropout within any applicable grace period.

Once the Referred Entrant has completed admission, the Referred Entrant will become eligible to receive his/her Reward. See Section 10 regarding the sharing of the Referred Entrant’s application approval information with the Referring Entrant.

Reciprocal referrals are not permitted. For example, a Referred Entrant cannot be the referrer for the individual who referred them.

Additional Restrictions:

• Entrant’s participation in this Referral Program is solely as an independent contractor. Neither Entrant nor QuickStart intend to establish an employment relationship, and Entrant is not entitled to any benefits.
• Entrants may not participate in any other solicitations for the QuickStart Bootcamps. Entrants further agree that their activities will be limited to referring potential customers as described above, so they may independently decide whether to apply. Referring Entrants may not collect information from Referred Entrants under the Referral Program, assist with filling out an application, or discuss specific product terms.

3. How to Participate.

QuickStart will award Rewards (defined below) as determined in accordance with Paragraph 4 below.

• Referring Entrants – To earn rewards, the Referring Entrant must log in to his/her QuickStart Account to claim the custom referral link. The Referring Entrant may copy this link to share electronically or share on social media from the links provided in his/her account. A Referring Entrant will automatically become eligible for a $500 gift card Reward upon the completion of a Referred Entrant’s QuickStart Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science and Analytics Bootcamp submitted by a Referring Entrant who used the Referring Entrant’s custom referral link. A Referring Entrant will automatically become eligible for a $100 gift card Reward upon the completion of a Referred Entrant’s QuickStart IT Technician Bootcamp submitted by a Referring Entrant who used the Referring Entrant’s custom referral link A Referring Entrant cannot refer himself/herself.
• Referred Entrants – To earn rewards, the Referred Entrant will become eligible for a $500 gift card by utilizing a referral link to apply for an QuickStart Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science and Analytics Bootcamp, complying with the Eligibility requirements of Section 2 above, having the application approved, accepting admission, and completed the bootcamp. The Referred Entrant  will become eligible for a $100 gift card by utilizing a referral link to apply for an IT Technician Bootcamp, complying with the Eligibility requirements of Section 2 above, having the application approved, accepting admission, and completed the bootcamp.
• Submissions – Submissions containing unintelligible, incomplete, invalid, incorrect, or noncurrent information may be disqualified by QuickStart in its sole discretion. Submissions that are duplicative, late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen, or not delivered are not the responsibility of QuickStart and will not be considered for purposes of the Referral Program. Any manipulative practices suspected will be investigated and may be disqualified solely in the discretion of QuickStart regardless of a definitive determination of wrongdoing.

4. Restrictions.

Bulk distribution or Referral Program of a referral link by means of automated system, script, or macro, or through any manner that would constitute or appear to constitute unsolicited telemarketing, commercial email or spam (in our sole discretion) is expressly prohibited and may be grounds for immediate termination of the Entrant’s account, deactivation of the referral link, and disqualification from the Referral Program.

QuickStart may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Program or receiving a Reward, in its sole discretion, if it determines such Entrant is attempting to undermine the fairness, integrity or legitimate operation of the Program in any way by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other unfair playing practices of intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other users or representatives of QuickStart.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, QUICKSTART RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, AS WELL AS CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

5. Rewards.

• Referring Entrant – The Referring Entrant earns a $500 Referring Reward  when the Referred Entrant is admitted into a QuickStart Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science and Analytics Bootcamp, accepts admission, and does not dropout within any applicable grace period. The Referring Entrant earns a $100 Referring Reward when the Referred Entrant is admitted into a QuickStart IT Technician Bootcamp, accepts admission, and does not dropout within any applicable grace period.
• Referred Entrant – The Referred Entrant earns a $500 Referred Reward when his/her QuickStart Bootcamp is completed. The Referred Entrant is limited to a $500 reward in connection with his/her first QuickStart Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science and Analytics Bootcamp; however, the Referred Entrant can become a Referring Entrant and refer others to earn under the Referral Program. The Referred Entrant earns a $100 Referred Reward when his/her QuickStart Bootcamp is completed. The Referred Entrant is limited to a $100 reward in connection with his/her first QuickStart IT Technician Bootcamp; however, the Referred Entrant can become a Referring Entrant and refer others to earn under the Referral Program.

The Entrant Reward/s described above (each a “Reward” and collectively the “Rewards”) may not be combined with other QuickStart offers. Rewards are non-transferable. Federal, state, and local taxes and all other costs and expenses associated with acceptance and use of any Reward are the recipients’ sole responsibility. If a recipient elects not to partake in any portion of a Reward, any remainder of the Reward that is unused will be forfeited and will not be subject to further or additional compensation. QuickStart reserves the sole right to modify, suspend, or cancel this Referral Program at any time without notice. Any details concerning Rewards not specified above will be determined by QuickStart in its sole discretion.

Earned Rewards will be paid via VISA gift card and mailed or emailed to Entrant’s primary address. There may be a delay of up to 60 days between the date an Entrant earns a reward and the date the gift card is mailed. QuickStart is not responsible if any physical or electronic check/payment is lost, stolen, or destroyed or if the Reward is used without permission.

Risk of Loss. The risk of loss and title for a Reward pass to the recipient upon QuickStart’s electronic transmission of a Reward to the designated recipient, or our delivery to the carrier, whichever is applicable. QuickStart is not responsible if any Reward is lost, stolen, or destroyed or is used without permission. To be eligible to receive a Reward, an Entrant who earns more than $500 in Rewards from this Referral Program will be required to submit, without alteration and in the form provided by QuickStart, a completed and signed Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability & Publicity Release (the “Release”), along with a properly completed U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, within the required time period communicated in the Release. A Reward recipient may be issued a U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 and related tax forms for the actual value of the Reward provided by QuickStart.

Any payments that are not claimed within 180 days of the date the funds have been made available because required tax information has not been provided are subject to forfeit. QuickStart reserves the right to change or eliminate the program at any time.

In no event will any person be entitled to receive more than $10,000 in cumulative referrals or welcome bonuses under these Referral Programs within any calendar year. Referral Rewards are each considered miscellaneous income and may be reportable to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC.

6. Recipient Determination and Verification.

Potential recipients of Rewards are subject to eligibility verification, on an ongoing basis, by QuickStart, whose decisions are final and binding. Determination of Referral Program eligibility and qualifying referrals, as well as any exceptions, are at the sole discretion of QuickStart. QuickStart reserves the right to verify and adjust rewards and reward amounts at any time prior to or following posting and redemption. An Entrant is not a recipient of any Reward, even if notified of being a recipient and/or issued any item of value, unless and until Entrant’s eligibility has been verified to the satisfaction of QuickStart.

To be verified as eligible to receive a Reward, a potential recipient must fulfill all requirements, continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Rules, and not have been disqualified for any reason. Rewards will not be reissued after initial fulfillment. A potential Rewards recipient shall, at QuickStart’s sole discretion, be disqualified and/or forfeit the Reward in the event of any of the following: any Reward or notification is returned as undeliverable or yields an error or undeliverable type “bounce back” email (regardless if the message is ultimately delivered to the potential recipient); the potential recipient fails to sign and return any required documentation or fails to comply with these Rules; a potential recipient is unable or unwilling to accept the Reward (or any portion) as stated; or the potential recipient cannot be verified as eligible for any reason at any time.

7. Limitations of Liability.

By entering or participating in any way in this Referral Program or receiving any Reward, each Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, and thereby does release and discharge, QuickStart and its respective parent and affiliate companies, vendors, suppliers, consultants, sub-contractors, distributors, legal counsel, and advertising, marketing, public relations, and promotional/fulfillment agencies, and each of their respective parent companies and each such company’s officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any loss, damage, injury, claim, or cause of action related in any way whatsoever to this Referral Program, these Rules, or the rights, consents and licenses granted to QuickStart under these Rules, including, but not limited to, infringement of any right of publicity or intellectual property; threatened or actual injury, loss or damage to any person, including death and disability; defamation or portrayal in a false light (intentional and unintentional); invasion of privacy; and damage to or loss of property, arising out of such Entrant’s participation in the Referral Program or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any Reward. In no event will Released Parties be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of this Referral Program. (Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties. Check local laws for restrictions regarding these limitations or exclusions.) Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Rules. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) technical failures of any kind; (ii) incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by an Entrant, any internet or email service provider, any Referral Program or advertising agency, any printing or computing errors, or any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Referral Program; (iii) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the submission process or the Referral Program; (iv) technical or human error that may occur in the administration of the Referral Program, the processing of entries or the announcement of the recipient and Reward; (v) any injury or damage to persons or property that may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by an Entrant’s participation in the Referral Program; (vi) the receipt, use or misuse of any Reward; or (vii) any other errors in any materials, information or announcements associated with the Referral Program. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted by QuickStart, the Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Referral Program, subject to availability and eligibility.

EACH ENTRANT WAIVES CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 1542 (AND ALL SIMILAR LAWS OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES), WHICH READS: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.” EACH ENTRANT REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS FULL UNDERSTANDING OF, AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONSEQUENCE OF, WAIVER OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 1542 (AND ALL SIMILAR LAWS OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES).

8. License from Entrant.

To the extent allowed by law, participation in the Referral Program in any way and/or acceptance of any Reward constitutes each Entrant’s consent for, and grant of a non-exclusive, sub-licensable and assignable license to QuickStart to use, publish, post, or display such Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, statements, biographical information, and/or hometown and state, regardless of whether altered, modified, distorted, edited, or used alone or with other material, in QuickStart’s sole discretion, for promotional, advertising, trade, and publicity purposes in any medium now known or later discovered, worldwide and in perpetuity, without review or approval by such Entrant, and without further notice, payment, or consideration of any kind to such Entrant.

All rights, consents and licenses granted to QuickStart under these Rules will survive the termination of this Referral Program. An Entrant’s consent and license may only be revoked in writing, and the mere ending of this Referral Program is not sufficient to revoke such consent or license.

9. Severability/Right to Modify or Cancel.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event any provision of these Rules is found invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Rules shall not be affected, and in lieu of such invalid or unenforceable provision there shall be added automatically, as part of these Rules, a provision as similar in terms as may be valid and enforceable, if possible. QuickStart’s failure to enforce any provision of these Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision QuickStart may cancel, suspend and/or modify the Referral Program or any part of it, in any way, if QuickStart determines in its sole discretion that the Referral Program is not capable of executing as QuickStart intended, or that any mistake, clerical, or typographical error, omission, fraud, technical failure, tampering, computer virus, or other factor, technical or otherwise, beyond QuickStart’s reasonable control, impairs or may impair QuickStart’s ability to properly conduct the Referral Program, subject to any applicable law or regulation. In such event, QuickStart may, but is not obligated to, fulfill any applicable Reward(s) in accordance with Paragraph 4 above from only the eligible entries received up to the time of the cancellation, suspension, or modification of the Referral Program.

In the event of an inconsistency between these Rules and any disclosure or other statement contained in any Referral Program-related materials, including, but not limited to, a Referral Program entry form or any point-of-sale, radio, television, print, or online advertising, these Rules will prevail and govern.

10. Disputes.

Except where prohibited by law, each Entrant agrees that before any litigation is pursued in respect to any dispute between parties there will be a good faith effort to resolve the issue through negotiation, if this fails mediation is a mandatory step before instituting any legal action.

Any legal action after an unsuccessful mediation must adhere to the following:

• all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Referral Program or any Reward awarded will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate federal or state court located in Travis County, Texas; and
• all claims, judgments and awards will be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Referral Program, but in no event attorneys’ fees. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules, or the rights or obligations of an Entrant or of QuickStart in connection with the Referral Program, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, no matter what jurisdiction, that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

11. Sharing of Entrant Information/Privacy.

By participating in the Referral Program, a Referred Entrant consents to the sharing, by QuickStart with the Referring Entrant, of the Referred Entrant’s name (first name and first letter of last name) and a limited application status of either “Approved,” “Certified” or “Disbursed.” If a Referred Entrant is approved for an QuickStart Bootcamp, the Referring Entrant will receive a confirmation of the approval and will be able to confirm whether the Referred Entrant has been admitted; provided that such confirmation will be limited to the first name and first initial of the last name of the Referred Entrant and will not disclose the bootcamp, school, or other personal information regarding the Referred Entrant. A Referring Entrant will not receive information regarding a denied admission, but the Referring Entrant may be able to infer that a Referred Entrant was not admitted.

By participating in this Referral Program, each Entrant agrees to QuickStart’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of any Personal Information submitted in connection with the Referral Program. Personal Information collected is subject to these Rules and QuickStart’s privacy notice, which can be found at https://www.quickstart.com/privacy-and-policy/