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Legal notice on the prize draw
Terms and conditions of participation in the Mixed Tape Forum

Between the 3rd of July 2007 and the 7th of September 2007, DaimlerChrysler AG conducts a user forum on the Internet site http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape resp. http://www.mixed-tape.com. DaimlerChrysler AG pledges to treat your answers anonymously. No personal data is gathered and stored. In particular, any personal data submitted for participation in the corresponding prize draw will not be evaluated and stored.

Terms and conditions of participation in the prize draw

§ 1 Prize draw

(1) Between the 3rd of July 2007 and the 7th of September 2007 DaimlerChrysler AG holds a free prize draw without buying obligation or any obligation to take part in the corresponding market research carried out on the Internet site „http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape“ resp. „http://www.mixed-tape.com“.

(2) Prize draw entry is only possible via the DaimlerChrysler AG Internet site at the URLs „http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape" and „http://www.mixed-tape.com“. To enter the prize draw, participants need to enter their e-mail address in the respective field on the prize draw site, then submit this information and confirm their participation via the link provided in the confirmation notice sent to their e-mail address. Confirmation of participation needs to take place before the prize draw deadline. Participants are responsible for the accuracy of their submitted data, especially their e-mail and/or postal address. The electronically recorded confirmation of the participant at Daimler Chrysler AG serves as verification of prize draw entry within the deadline.

§ 2 Participants

(1) Eligible for participation are adults from the age of 18. Anyone younger than this stated age may participate with the consent of his or her legal guardian.

(2) To participate in the prize draw, all personal data submitted needs to be truthful and correct. Otherwise the participant can be excluded according to § 3 (4).

§ 3 Exclusion from the prize draw

(1) DaimlerChrysler AG staff is excluded from participation.

(2) If these terms and conditions of participation are violated, DaimlerChrysler AG reserves the right to exclude such participants from the prize draw.

(3) Also excluded are participants who avail themselves of unauthorised resources or otherwise seek advantage through manipulation. In such cases, prizes can be disallowed and recalled retroactively.

(4) Also excluded are those who provide false personal information.

§ 4 Realisation and execution

(1) The winners will be drawn from all participants in a final prize draw, to take place no later than September 30th 2007. Winners will be notified by e-mail and, in case of winning, consent to have their names published.

(2) The articles presented as prizes as part of the draw are not necessarily identical with the actual articles won. Deviations as to model, colour or the like may occur. The winner may receive an article of medium type and quality similar and of equal value to the article presented as a prize.

(3) Prizes will be shipped to the postal address supplied by the winner free of charge by a forwarding agent, parcel service or mail. Despite paying for the cost of shipping, place of performance remains the registered office of DaimlerChrysler AG.

(4) If delivery of the prize is impossible or only under unacceptable circumstances, the winner will receive an equivalent substitute.

The winner will also receive an equivalent substitute if the original prize is no longer available in the format presented (in case of change of model, seasonal goods etc.).

(5) Payment of a cash equivalent of the prize or prize substitute is not possible under any circumstance.

(6) All claims to prizes or prize substitutes are non-conferrable.

(7) Any complaints about the execution of the prize draw should be addressed to DaimlerChrysler AG in writing (stating the prize draw) and within fourteen days of getting acquainted with the reason. Belated complaints or those submitted by telecommunications will not be processed.

(8) The prizes can be presented as part of cross media activities. In case of winning, the participants agree to have their names published. All prizes are drawn only once.

§ 5 Early termination of the prize draw

DaimlerChrysler AG reserves the right to cancel or terminate the prize draw at any time, without prior notification and without stating any reasons. DaimlerChrysler AG will make use of this contingency particularly when, for technical reasons (e. g. a virus in the computer system, manipulation or faults in the hard- and/or software) or for legal reasons, an orderly execution of the prize draw can no longer be guaranteed. If such a termination is caused by the action of a participant, DaimlerChrysler AG can seek damages to cover the losses incurred from this person.

§ 6 Data protection/privacy policy

(1) To take part in the prize draw, participants need to submit a fully and duly completed participation form. By submitting this form, the participant expressly agrees to DaimlerChrysler AG storing the required data. This information is only saved and stored for the purpose of notifying you in case of winning and will be deleted after conclusion of the prize draw.

(2) DaimlerChrysler AG agrees to adhere to the legal data protection regulations and to honour to the secrecy of telecommunications.

§ 7 Liability

(1) With delivery of the prize(s) DaimlerChrysler AG is released of all further obligations, unless this has already occurred at an earlier point in time as a result of these regulations.

(2) DaimlerChrysler AG is not liable for any defects of quality or defects of title of the prizes.

(3) DaimlerChrysler AG is only liable for damages caused deliberately or from gross negligence or breach of cardinal obligations by DaimlerChrysler AG or one of its vicarious agents. This liability does not cover damages to life, body and/or health. The aforementioned limitation of liability applies especially to damages caused by faults, delays or interruptions of transmission, disruptions of the technical facilities and service, incorrect content, loss or deletion of files and/or viruses. DaimlerChrysler AG is not answerable for potential inconveniences to the participant from non-availability of the Internet site. Furthermore, the provider does not assume liability for technical malfunctions or breakdowns of the Internet and/or the Internet site www.mercedes-benz.com, in particular http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape resp. „http://www.mixed-tape.com“.

§ 8 Miscellaneous

(1) Legal proceedings are barred.

(2) Legislation of the Federal Republic of Germany applies exclusively.

(3) Should some of these conditions be or become void, this does not affect the validity of the remaining terms of use.

(4) These terms and conditions of use may be changed by DaimlerChrysler AG any time without special or prior notification.