Terms and Conditions of Participation

Here you can find the terms and conditions of participation for MERKUR prize draws.

Instagram giveaway: 5 x 2 Festival Pass All Days including Regular Camping for Hurricane Festival 2026

  • The organiser of the giveaway is MERKUR.COM AG, Merkur-Allee 1–15, 32339 Espelkamp (hereinafter referred to as the “Organiser”).
  • Employees of companies within the MERKUR GROUP are excluded from participation in the giveaway.
  • Participation is only permitted for persons aged 18 and over. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.
  • As part of the giveaway, only the described 5 x 2 Festival Pass All Days Regular Camping for Hurricane Festival 2026 (19–21 June 2026 in Scheeßel, arrival possible from 18 June 2026) will be awarded.
  • Any additional costs incurred, such as travel, accommodation beyond the camping package, or catering expenses, will not be covered.
  • The tickets are non-transferable and may neither be sold nor passed on to third parties. In the event of a breach, the Organiser reserves the right to reclaim the tickets. Cash payment or exchange of the prizes is excluded.
  • By accepting the prize, the winner also agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Hurricane Festival.
  • The giveaway begins on 7 June 2026 at 10:00 am and ends on 14 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.
  • The winner will be notified the following day via private message on Instagram exclusively through our official account merkur_com . If no response is received within the specified period, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn.
  • Participants must ensure that they can be contacted via Instagram. The Organiser accepts no responsibility for incorrect or incomplete contact details. Any disadvantages resulting from incorrect information shall be borne by the participant.
  • The winner agrees to accept necessary changes to the prize if these arise due to external circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control.
  • The Organiser reserves the right to suspend or terminate the giveaway in whole or in part if circumstances arise that jeopardise the proper conduct or integrity of the giveaway. If such termination is caused by the conduct of a participant, the Organiser may claim compensation for any resulting damage.
  • The Organiser also reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions of participation at any time.
  • Should the event be cancelled, interrupted or terminated, no claims for damages or compensation shall arise.
  • Personal data of the winner (e.g. name or email address) will be processed solely for the purpose of arranging ticket delivery.
  • Should any provision of these terms and conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a regulation that most closely reflects the purpose of the invalid provision.
  • The giveaway is conducted and financed exclusively by the Organiser and is in no way associated with Meta or Instagram.
  • Legal recourse is excluded.

World Cup Giveaway 1: Weber Grill, Samsung TV, Slush Machine

  • The organizer of the contest is Gauselmann AG, Merkur-Allee 1-15, 32339 Espelkamp; hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer.”
  • Employees of the Gauselmann Group are excluded from the contest.
  • Participation is limited to adults only. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.
  • Only the Weber grill, Samsung TV, and slush machine specified in the contest will be awarded. Exchanges or cash payouts are not permitted.
  • Any additional costs will not be covered.
  • The contest begins on June 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and ends on June 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Winners will be notified the following day via private message on Instagram exclusively through our official account, merkur_com . If no response is received within the specified time frame, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn. Winners must ensure that we can contact them via message on Instagram.
  • If the contact information provided is incorrect (e.g., mailing address or email address), the organizer is not obligated to track down the correct addresses. Any disadvantages resulting from the provision of incorrect contact information (e.g., incorrect mailing address or email address) shall be borne by the participants.
  • The winners accept any necessary changes to the prize resulting from factors beyond the control of the companies involved in the contest.
  • The organizer reserves the right to suspend the contest entirely or temporarily if difficulties arise that jeopardize the integrity of the contest. This applies in particular to reasons that would disrupt or prevent the scheduled conduct of the contest or the prize drawing. If such a termination is caused by a participant’s conduct, the organizer is entitled to demand compensation from that person for the resulting damages.
  • Furthermore, the organizer reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of participation at any time. The organizer also reserves the right to change these terms and conditions without prior notice.
  • Personal data of the winners (e.g., names or email addresses) will not be disclosed to or processed by third parties.
  • If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Such provision shall be replaced by a reasonable provision that most closely reflects the intent of the invalid provision.
  • This contest is organized and funded exclusively by the organizer and is in no way affiliated with Meta/Instagram.
  • Legal recourse is excluded.

Terms and Conditions of Participation – “Bad Bunny Tickets” Giveaway

  • The organizer of this giveaway is MERKUR.COM AG, Merkur-Allee 1–15, 32339 Espelkamp, Germany (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer”).
  • Employees of companies belonging to the MERKUR GROUP are excluded from participating in this giveaway.
  • Participation is limited to persons who are at least 18 years of age. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.
  • As part of this giveaway, 2x2 tickets for the Bad Bunny concert on June 20, 2026, at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf, Germany will be awarded.
  • Any additional costs incurred, such as travel expenses, accommodation, food, or other personal expenses, will not be covered by the Organizer.
  • The tickets are non-transferable and may not be sold or passed on to third parties. In the event of a violation, the Organizer reserves the right to reclaim the tickets. Cash payment or exchange of the prize is excluded.
  • By accepting the prize, the winner also agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the respective event organizer as well as the house rules of the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA.
  • The giveaway begins on June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST) and ends on June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST).
  • The winners will be notified after the giveaway has ended via private message on Instagram exclusively through our official account @merkur_com. If a winner does not respond within the specified period, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.
  • Participants are responsible for ensuring that they can be contacted via Instagram. The Organizer accepts no responsibility for incorrect or incomplete contact information. Any disadvantages resulting from inaccurate information shall be borne by the participant.
  • The winner agrees to accept any necessary changes to the prize if such changes result from circumstances beyond the Organizer’s control.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the giveaway in whole or in part if circumstances arise that jeopardize the proper conduct or integrity of the giveaway. If such termination is caused by the conduct of a participant, the Organizer reserves the right to claim compensation for any resulting damages.
  • The Organizer further reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.
  • Should the event be canceled, interrupted, or terminated, no claim for compensation or replacement benefits shall arise.
  • Personal data of the winners (e.g., name, address, email address, or telephone number) will be processed solely for the purpose of prize fulfillment and ticket delivery and will subsequently be deleted in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
  • Should any provision of these terms and conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the purpose of the original provision.
  • This giveaway is conducted and financed solely by the Organizer and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta or Instagram.
  • Legal recourse is excluded.