1. The ‘STING PAYTM CASHBACK’ promotion ('Promo') is being jointly organized by PepsiCo India Holdings Private Limited (“PIH”) and One97 Communications Limited (“Paytm”) (collectively referred as “Organizers”).
2. Promo is valid from 1st October, 2022 to 28th February, 2023, both dates inclusive, or till stocks last, whichever is earlier ('Promotion Period'), in the territory of India.
3. Promo is valid only on the purchase of STING PET 250 ml bottle, (hereinafter referred to as 'Product’).
4. Participation is optional. Product may also be available without this Promo. it is a limited period Promo, subject to availability of stock.
5. By participating in this Promo, You (hereinafter referred to as “Participant(s)” agree to be legally bound by and abide by the Terms & Conditions stated herein (T&C). Participant(s) confirm and acknowledge that Participant(s) has read, understood and agree to confirm to these T&C. If Participant(s) does not agree to these T&C or are ineligible to participate, please do not participate in this Promo. Organizers reserve the right to amend, modify, change, add or terminate these T&C or discontinue this Promo without any further notice.
6. ELIGIBILITY:
   • Promo is open to all Indian citizens residing in India, above 18 years of age only. The Promo is not open to (a) the employees of Organizers, PIH Bottlers, their agents, their advertising and promotional agencies, their auditors and their associate companies and persons who are not "competent to contract" within the meaning of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Where it comes to the knowledge of Paytm and/or PIH that any of the ineligible persons have participated in the Promo and/or received the Discount coupon (as defined hereinafter), Paytm and/or PIH reserve the right to disqualify such person from the Promo.
   • The Participant should be having mobile connection with internet, with a verified mobile number on Paytm App.
7. HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
   • The Participant will need to purchase the Product to participate in the Promo, the Participant has to look on the reverse side of the label of the purchased Product, where he/she will find a code (“Promo Code”).
   • The Participant (recognized by his/her mobile no. registered on Paytm) can receive Rs. 40 cashback (“Cashback”) under Promo only ONCE during the Promotion Period.
   • Participant shall not be eligible to receive the Cashback on subsequent purchases of Product thereafter. However, would be eligible to avail category that they will be able to see on the offer page on the Paytm Platforms.
   • Any participation without the Promo Code or with an invalid code, will not be considered to receive the cashback.
   • Participant shall, after obtaining the Promo Code by purchasing the Product and follow the following steps to redeem the Promo Code and receive the cashback:
     • Download/open Paytm app (“Platform”) and log into their account.
     • Open the Paytm app and scan the QR code printed on the STING bottle.
     • On the landing page, user will be asked to enter a Promo Code (printed on the backside of label).
     • New to Paytm users, with the first ever UPI transaction on the Paytm app will get a Flat INR 40 cashback (customers whose bank account is not linked to UPI on Paytm, will be taken to the page for bank linking. Once the bank account is linked, the customer needs to make a transaction of minimum Re 1 to anyone to avail Rs. 40 cashback in their account).
     • Paytm Users with pre-linked UPI account will see category offers on the Paytm Platforms from Paytm to avail cashback as per the MOV (minimum order value) mentioned against every offer.
     • Cashback will be credited to the user's Paytm wallet or UPI Linked bank account within 48 hrs (maximum time).
8. By participating and applying the Promo Code once on the Platform (as per Clause 7 above) will entitle such Participant to receive Rs. 40 Cashback for first time bank account linking and after first UPI transaction on Paytm. CONDITIONS APPLICABLE ON ENTERING PROMO CODE:
   • The Promo Code can be redeemed only during the Promotion Period, and latest till 23:59 hours IST on February 28th, 2023.
   • The Promo Code is valid for redemption only on the Platform i.e. Paytm mobile app.
   • The Promo Code is for one-time usage only and can be applied only once per Paytm linked mobile no.
9. This entering of the Promo Code will be considered as the entry of the Participant. Entries are deemed to be submitted at the time of receipt of the Promo Code into Paytm’s database, and not at the time of transmission by the participants. Organizers do not guarantee submission of Promo Code(s) on the Platform and are not responsible in case the Promo Code does not get submitted due to any reason, including network problem. The database of Promo Codes maintained by Paytm shall be considered final and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
10. It is clarified that in addition to these terms and conditions, the Participant shall at all times be bound by the terms and conditions as imposed by Paytm on usage of its app, microsites, purchase of services etc.
11. Organizers shall not be responsible for failure to provide the Cashback to the Participant(s) or any downtime on the services, caused due to technical or other factors attributable at the end of Paytm that may occur for reasons including but not limited to failure of hardware equipment, configuration issue, decisions, change in marketing plans and / or changes in regulations that are carried out by any judicial or quasi-judicial or regulatory body.
12. Subject to any applicable law (a) all warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether express or implied, are hereby expressly DISCLAIMED including, but not limited to, meeting of the Participant's requirements or aspirations, timeliness, security, the results or reliability of the Promo, delay in receiving the Cashback or any other communication for participating in the Promo, delay in time taken for the process, or the delivery, quality, quantity, merchantability, fitness for use or a particular purpose or non-infringement in respect of any goods, services, benefits or awards acquired or obtained through the Promo or any transactions effected through the Promo; (b) the Participants expressly agree that participation in the Promo is at his/her sole risk and discretion and is governed by the terms and conditions herein; and (c) no advice or information whether by representations, oral, written or pictorial derived from the Platform including but not limited to websites/ SMS/mobile apps, shall be construed to mean the giving of any warranty of any kind whatsoever. Organizers do not make any commitment or warranty, express or implied to respond to any feedback, suggestion and/or queries of the Participant(s).
13. Paytm’s platforms and the provision of the Promo is available on an ‘as is where is available’ basis and Paytm makes no representation, guarantee or warranty regarding the availability, fitness for any specified purpose or error free operation of the Paytm Platforms. Paytm Platforms availability may be affected due to various reasons including force majeure, acts of god, inclement weather, topographical/ geographic/ demographic factors, maintenance work, availability of interconnection with other networks, network issues etc.
14. The prizes are non-transferable, non-returnable, non-refundable and non-negotiable. No requests for transfer or assignment or redemption of the benefits shall be entertained.
15. The offers under this Promo cannot be clubbed with any other offer.
16. The decision of Organizers shall be final with respect to all matters relating to this Promo and the benefits of this Promo. They shall not be subject to review or appeal by any customer or by any third party.
17. The authorized owner of the mobile number used to enter the Promo at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be the participant and must comply with these terms & conditions in the event of a dispute as to entries submitted by multiple users having the same mobile number, inadvertently.
18. All complaints/queries relating to the aspects of redemption of Promo Codes, validity of Promo Codes, redemption process, Platform, data usage, shall be directly taken up by the Participants with Paytm in the help section of Paytm app and no such complaints/queries shall be directed to PIH, in any instance.
19. Any complaints/queries relating to Product shall be directly taken up by the Participants with PIH as per the details on the Product Pack.
20. GENERAL:
    • THE PARTICIPANTS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROMO WHEREVER THE PROMO IS DECLARED INVALID OR ILLEGAL BY THE COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION OR APPLICABLE LAW, AND THE PROMO SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE AND /OR STANDS WITHDRAWN FORTHWITH IN SUCH JURISDICTION.
    • The Organizers or their agencies are not required to entertain/respond to/comply with any communication/request/claim requiring the Organizer to provide any proof to any Participant or any other party, with respect to details of other Participants, prize won by other Participants etc. Such information will be strictly confidential and shall not be shared with any Participant or any other third party, except as directed by a competent legal authority.
    • All material and content contained in Paytm Platform is made available for Participant's personal and non-commercial use only. Any other use of the material/content on Paytm Platform and/ or any information disseminated by SMS or any other means of communication are strictly prohibited.
    • Decision of the Organizers will be final and binding with regard to Promo and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
    • By participating in this Promo, it is deemed that the Participant has read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions, and that the Participant unconditionally and irrevocably accepts and agrees to be bound by all these terms and conditions as stated herein. In the event that any person is found to be ineligible or in breach of these terms and conditions, then Organizers shall have the right, but not the obligation to disqualify such person from the Promo forthwith, with no obligation to compensate such person in any manner.
    • Prize is not transferable and no cash payment (via legal tender notes or any other mode) will be made in lieu of the Promo Code and/or cashback.
    • In the event of a death of a Participant, no claim from his/her nominees or legal heirs will be entertained for receiving the Promo Code and/or cashback.
    • In case a customer finds a Product pack with a defective label which does not carry an Promo Code or carries an incomplete or illegible code and files a complaint for the same or approaches the Organizers with this complaint, the Organizers’ liability would be limited to providing the complainant with a new pack of the Product to enable him/her to participate in the Promo as per T&C, provided that Organizers would have the right to demand such proof from the said customer as may be deemed necessary in the discretion of the Organizers to prove that the customer purchased the Product. The complainant cannot demand any monetary or other compensation for the same.
    • Organizers shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or any other liability, direct or indirect arising out of the Promo.
    • The Promo is subject to force majeure circumstances including without limitation, floods, natural disasters, war, and act of terror, political unrests, technical snags, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine restrictions, act of God, change of laws or technical errors or failure or any circumstance beyond the control of Paytm or PIH (“Force Majeure Event”). Paytm or PIH shall not be liable for any delay or adverse effect or failure or breach or damages or act or omission caused to this Promo or Participant(s) as a result of a Force Majeure Event. Where practicable, Paytm and/or PIH may intimate the suspension of the Promo caused as a result of such Force Majeure Event to the Participant(s) within reasonable time.
    • Failure by Paytm and/or PIH to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. Paytm and/or PIH may assign any of its rights hereunder to any party without prior intimation to Participant(s). Participant(s) shall not assign any of its right or obligations hereunder to any other party.
    • The Participant(s) shall indemnify and keep indemnified Paytm and PIH and their respective officers, directors, employees, customers, affiliates and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, suits, proceedings, action, liabilities, damages, expenses and costs (including attorney’s fees and court costs) which Paytm/or PIH may incur, pay or become responsible for as a result of breach or alleged breach of the representations or obligations of the Participant(s) under this Promo and its T&C hereunder, any product or prize provided in connection therewith and/or any failure by the Participant(s) to comply with applicable law and any third party claim in respect of misuse of any information of a third party. Paytm/PIH shall have the right to defend themselves, pursuant to this clause, at the cost of the Participant(s).
21. Any Participant(s) providing any incorrect information or concealing/withholding any information from Paytm with intent to participate and/or be eligible for Cashback under the Promo will automatically be disqualified from participating in Promo and being eligible for the Promo or any other offer or Cashback. Such act of providing incorrect information or concealing/withholding any information, including without limitation incorrect declaration of information relating to name, age, identity, address, domicile, contact number etc. by the Participant(s) or dispute with Paytm Platform shall entitle Paytm to disqualify the Participant from participating in the Promo without any further intimation or notice.
22. Any dispute arising out of the Promo and or the T&C shall be attempted to be resolved amicably through negotiations with the Paytm and/or PIH representative(s).
23. Nothing in the Promo or in the advertisement/promotional material relating to the Promo shall be deemed to be a permission to use or claim any right or interest in the respective intellectual property rights of the Organizers.
24. At the end of the Promotion Period, all of Organizer’s obligations in regard to the Promo shall terminate.
25. In no event the entire liability of Organizers towards a Participant under this Promo shall exceed the amount of maximum Cashback value eligible to such Participant under this Promo.
26. Organizers shall not be liable for any indirect, punitive, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the Promo.
27. Terms of Use of Platform and Privacy Policy available on Paytm website and Platform shall apply.
28. The Promo and the T&C are to be interpreted in accordance with Indian laws and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts in New Delhi.