Terms and Conditions

Void where prohibited by law.

1. Promotional Offer: Each Qualified Group Booking meeting eligibility requirements shall qualify for the following promotional offer (the “Offer”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein: (a) a discount (the “Discount”) equal to four percent (4%) of total charges billed for guest rooms; (b) one complimentary morning or afternoon refreshment break for the group during the stay (the “Complimentary Refreshment Break”); (c) one complimentary room for every 30 guest rooms (on a cumulative guest basis) occupied by the group during the stay (“Complimentary Guest Room(s)”); and (d) up to 100,000 Starpoints® signing bonus for the Eligible Participant, depending upon the amount of qualifying revenue, upon execution of Sponsor’s group/event/meeting contract in respect of a Qualified Group Booking (“Starpoints Signing Bonus”).
2. Eligibility:
   1. The Offer is open only to members (existing or newly enrolled) of the Starwood Preferred Planner (“SPP”) program who have reached the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry and remain an active member of the SPP program throughout the Promotion Period (each, an “Eligible Participant”).
   2. The Offer is valid on any Qualified Group Booking by an Eligible Participant at a participating hotel in the Sponsor’s EAME region (“Participating Hotel”), subject to availability at such Participating Hotel, for which Sponsor’s group/event/meeting contract is fully executed on or before December 31, 2009, and which is consummated in full (including payment) on or before June 30, 2009. The EAME region is determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. The Offer is valid to all Qualified Group Bookings, including those booked through travel agents and third parties at commissionable rates, provided that the Eligible Participant booking the group references the Offer at the start of the contract process. The Offer may not be combined with any other offers, incentives, discounts or promotions of Sponsor; however, the Eligible Participant may be eligible for any rewards, points or other incentives earned as a result of a qualified booking and stay in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, any Sponsor membership reward programs such as Starwood Preferred Planner®, Starchoice® and Starwood Preferred Guest®.
3. Qualified Group Booking: A Qualified Group Booking includes the following: (i) aggregate eligible spend of no less than US$2500 (or its equivalent in any other currency, determined as of contract date using Sponsor’s established exchange rate for such jurisdiction), as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion; and (ii) a minimum of ten guest rooms for overnight stay for the group on a daily basis. A Qualified Group Booking is a new reservation made during the Promotion Period; the Offer is not valid on any room blocks and meetings currently booked, under negotiation or that have already occurred. Only bookings that do not violate federal, state and local laws and regulations shall be deemed to qualify.
4. Participating Hotels. Participating Hotels shall be identified by Sponsor and are subject to change at any time. For the avoidance of doubt, no hotel affiliated with Sponsor is obligated to be a Participating Hotel.
5. Sponsor: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., 1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York 10604.
6. Agreement to Terms and Conditions: By participating in the Offer, the participant fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Terms and Conditions of the Offer and the decisions of the Sponsor related thereto, which are final and binding in all respects.
7. Promotion Period: The Offer begins at 12:01 a.m. Central European Time on 1st of October 2009 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Central European Time on December 31, 2009 on any other date determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion (the “Promotion Period”). Sponsor reserves the right to discontinue the Offer at any time and without notice.
8. Discount: The Discount is not applicable on any surcharges, gratuities, taxes and third party charges. Full payment of the charges incurred in respect of the Qualified Group Booking must be made in accordance with the time frame for payment specified in the group/event/meeting contract to receive the Discount. Further, the Eligible Participant must establish a “Master Account” for the group for payment of guest room revenue to receive the Discount.
9. Complimentary Refreshment Break. The Complimentary Refreshment Break will be a morning or afternoon break; evening cocktail breaks are not included in the Offer. The Complimentary Refreshment Break will feature food and beverage products from pre-set menus, to be provided by the Participating Hotel. Availability of specific products may vary based on the menu at the Participating Hotel. The value of the Complimentary Refreshment Break shall be based upon pre-set menus and may vary according to the discretion of each Participating Hotel. The Complimentary Refreshment Break does not include any surcharges, gratuities, taxed or third party charges. No substitutions or credit will be permitted in respect of the Complimentary Refreshment Break. Addition of non-menu items to the Complimentary Refreshment Break will be at regular prices and will result in additional cost incurred for the event.
10. Complimentary Guest Room(s). The Complimentary Guest Room(s) is for free overnight lodging at a Participating Hotel during the group stay; food and beverage spend and other in-hotel services are not included in the Offer, nor are any surcharges, gratuities, taxes or third party charges.
11. Starpoints Signing Bonus. The Starpoints Signing Bonus is subject to all terms and conditions of the Starwood Preferred Planner® program; provided, however, that the Starpoints Signing Bonus is earned at the time of contract in lieu of upon settlement of charges. The Eligible Participant is responsible for disclosure to the group and/or any member thereof of any incentives received, including Starpoints®, as a result of this Offer, and is responsible for compliance with any client or employer gift or incentive policy that may apply. The Starpoints Signing Bonus levels are as follows:
    
    

    Revenue (USD)	Starpoints Award
    2,500 - 10,000	5,000
    10,001 - 25,000	10,000
    25,001 - 50,000	25,000
    50,001 - 75,000	50,000
    75,001 - 100,000	75,000
    100,001 +	100,000

12. Publicity: Except where prohibited, participation in the Offer constitutes participant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.
13. General Conditions: The Offer, and receipt of any benefits pursuant to the Offer, is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Benefits of the Offer may be subject to income tax and other taxes; such taxes are the sole responsibility of the recipient of the said benefit. In the event of fraud or another problem that impairs the administration, integrity or security of the Offer, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, subject to any applicable laws, suspend the Offer to address the impairment and either: (a) take reasonable action to resume the Offer in a manner that most closely adheres to the spirit of these Terms and Conditions; or (b) cancel the Offer. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the eligibility process or the operation of the Offer or to be acting in violation of these Terms and Conditions. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Offer may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. If required by Sponsor, a participant must sign and return a release of liability, declaration of eligibility and, where lawful, publicity consent agreement, within ten (10) days of receipt.
14. Release and Limitation of Liability: By participating, a participant fully and unconditionally agrees that Sponsor and Sponsor’s affiliates, subsidiaries and related companies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives, are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: late, lost, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, illegible or unintelligible entries/bookings, release forms, affidavits or other correspondence, a participant’s unsuccessful efforts to claim the Offer; any condition caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that may cause the Offer to be disrupted or impede the participant’s ability to redeem the benefits of the Offer, however minor; any printing or typographical errors related to the Offer, or any injury or damage to persons or property that may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participant’s participation in the Offer or the receipt of the benefits of the Offer. In no event will sponsor or its affiliates, subsidiaries and related companies or their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Offer or acceptance or use of the benefits of the Offer. Without limiting the foregoing, the Offer and the benefits of the Offer are provided “as is” and “as avaibable” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
15. Disputes: The Offer is governed by the laws of England. Except where prohibited, participants agree that all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Offer, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively, by arbitration, located in London, England. Arbitration shall proceed in the English language at the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”). By participating, a participant submits to the jurisdiction of the LCIA.