Terms and Conditions
“Bitpanda Bitcoin 16th Birthday Giveaway“

1. General

The following terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the rules for participating in the Bitpanda Bitcoin 16th Birthday Giveaway (“Giveaway” or “Promotion”) held by Bitpanda GmbH, with its corporate seat in Stella-Klein-Löw Weg 17, A-1020 Vienna (“Bitpanda”) and the legal relationship between Bitpanda and Bitpanda Clients participating in the Giveaway (“Participant” as defined in section 3 or “you”) arising thereof.

Please be advised, participating in the Giveaway shall constitute your unconditional acceptance to be bound by any and all of the terms of these TC.  Bitpanda Group TC and  Bitpanda GmbH & BAM TC in their current versions apply.

The German version is a referential translation of the original English version of these Terms.  In the case of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail.

By participating in the Promotion, you represent and warrant you meet the eligibility requirements below and acknowledge that failure to meet all eligibility requirements will result in your disqualification. 

Disclaimer: Investing in crypto carries risks. You could sustain a loss of some or all of your investment. Crypto assets are complex instruments and subject to extreme volatility. Conduct your own research before concluding a transaction. This Promotion does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to conclude a transaction.

2. Promotion Period     

This Giveaway begins on 3rd of January, 2025, at 00:00 (CET) and ends on 10th of January, 2025, at 23:59 (CET) (“Promotion Period”).

3. Eligibility and Entry

Unless otherwise specified, entry is open to fully verified and registered Bitpanda Clients (“Participant”) who 

(a) meet all the entry criteria described in these Terms, 

(b) are not resident in a country or territory where the Promotion is not available*, 

(c) buy at least EUR 16 (sixteen) in BTC within the Promotion Period on Bitpanda Broker. 

(d) accept these Terms.

New Bitpanda users will be required to sign up and register, complete the identity verification process and deposit funds into a new Bitpanda account in order to participate. 

The following natural or legal persons are not eligible to enter the Promotion: 

(a) persons performing market making services or any similar services as well as institutional investors,

(b) Bitpanda Technology Solutions users,

(c) employees and the immediate family members of such employees of Bitpanda or its affiliated companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, participating promotional partners, advertising agencies, and any company involved in the creation, production, or fulfilment of the Promotion.

*Please note that - due to regulatory requirements - Bitpanda Promotions are not available to users in certain restricted jurisdictions (Bitpanda Clients with residence in Italy, the Netherlands, in Belgium, in Turkey and in the UK).  

Any volume generated by the Participant prior to participating in this Promotion will not be taken into account and will not count towards purchase volume calculations. Any purchase volume generated outside of the Bitpanda Broker will not be taken into account. Swapping assets, L-Token and Bitpanda Crypto Indices are excluded from this Promotion. 

4. Prizes, Winner Selection and Notification

Prize 1 

After the Promotion Period has ended, 16 (sixteen) Participants will be selected according to the following criteria (“Winners”) and win each EUR 1,000 (one thousand) in Bitcoin (“Prize 1”), which will be credited to their Bitpanda Wallet. 

• A Participant who meets the eligibility and entry criteria (as described in section 3) is eligible to be entered into the raffle (“Raffle 1 Entry”) and to win Prize 1. Raffle 1 Entries will be drawn at random until 16 (sixteen) unique Participants are selected.

Bitpanda will strive to transfer the Prize within 15 days after the end of the Promotion Period. The transfer may be delayed and Bitpanda shall not be liable for any losses arising out of or in connection with a late transfer (e.g. losses due to price changes).

Prize 2

Additionally, among Participants who are eligible according to these terms (please see section 3), 1 (one) Participant will be selected according to the following criteria (“Winner”) and win a paid trip* for two to one of the following destinations: Singapore, Dubai or New York (United States). The Winner can choose between these destinations.  

• A Participant who meets the eligibility and entry criteria (as described in section 3) is eligible to be entered into the raffle (“Raffle 2 Entry ”) and to win Prize 2. Raffle 2 Entries will be drawn at random until 1 (one) unique Participant is selected. 

*The trip will include the following valued at up to €6,000:

(i) a pre-arranged accommodation for 4 (four) nights (1 room for 2 people). Proposed dates for the trip shall be submitted by the Winner for approval and must be mutually agreed upon by Bitpanda. The trip must be undertaken within the calendar year 2025. (Please note: Bitpanda reserves the right to choose the accommodation.) 

(ii) round trip flight tickets to either New York OR Dubai OR Singapore, and back, which are selected and booked by Bitpanda. (Please note: Bitpanda reserves the right to select the flights. The departure location for the trip must be within Europe. Changes or special requests are the responsibility of the Winner. The Winner will have to provide the necessary contact details and information to Bitpanda for completing the booking).

(iii) EUR 400 (four hundred) will be credited to the Winner’s wallet to cover the day to day expenses of the trip. 

Please note: The winner must take care of the remaining travel arrangements themselves, e.g. applying for a visa, travel insurance (if necessary) etc. 

Only Bitpanda Clients who (i) meet all the requirements described in section 3 and (ii) were not, for whatever reason, disqualified by Bitpanda in accordance with section 5 are eligible to be selected as Winners.

Participants, who are declared Winners in accordance with this section will be notified via email to the email address they have stated in their Bitpanda Client Account. The Winners will be notified about the Prize delivery (and further instructions on trip organisation in case of Prize 2) within 14 days after the draw. The Prize will then be distributed by Bitpanda. In the event a potential Winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond (re Prize 2: within 48 hours after several attempts from Bitpanda) or refuses the Prize, the potential Winner will be disqualified without further notice and an alternate Winner may be selected. Bitpanda assumes no responsibility for undeliverable emails. All potential winners are subject to verification by Bitpanda

The awarded prizes cannot be redeemed for cash or resold. No replacement of flight tickets (e.g. in case of cancellation etc.).

5. Disqualification

Bitpanda reserves the right to disqualify a Participant it suspects or finds (i) to have tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Promotion, (ii) to be acting in collusion with other Participants aimed at manipulating or disrupting the Promotion, (iii) to be acting in violation of these Terms, (iv) or in breach of any other applicable terms and conditions of Bitpanda, its subsidiaries, or (v) to have provided inaccurate information.

Disqualified Participants will not be entitled to become a Winner or win any other Prize under this Promotion.

Any attempt by a Participant to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion is a violation of laws, and should such an attempt be made, Bitpanda reserves the right to seek damages from any such Bitpanda Client or individual. 

Bitpanda is not responsible for the accuracy of the data you provide and may disqualify a participant if the email address of the Bitpanda Client is not valid.

6. Bitpanda’s liability

To the extent permitted by law, in no event shall Bitpanda be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising out of or in connection with the Promotion. 

Bitpanda reserves the right, without any prior notice or compensation to you, to suspend, cancel, postpone or modify the Promotion, at any time, for any reason whatsoever. You do not have any legal claim against Bitpanda arising out of or in connection with this Promotion. 

7. Data protection and Taxes

All data processing at Bitpanda is carried out on the basis of the contractual obligation in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”) for the purpose of establishing the legal relationship with the participant and for the subsequent implementation and processing of the Promotion.

For more information about personal data, how, why and for how long it is processed and what rights participants have under the GDPR, we refer to this link: https://www.bitpanda.com/en/legal/bitpanda-privacy-policy. 

Participants are solely responsible for any/all applicable taxes related to the Prize. Potential Winners should consult a tax advisor to determine tax implications in accepting any Prize. 

8. Contact

For further questions regarding this, please contact support.