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Mentawai Surf Camp · Giveaway · July 2027

Essential Terms
and Conditions.

Flex 2027 giveaway. Read before entering. Participation constitutes full acceptance of all clauses below.

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Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older
Ambassador must have 15,000+ Instagram followers at the time of nomination
Nominator must hold a valid Instagram account that is not set to private during the verification period
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Entry period

From the date of the giveaway post until Friday 11 April 2026 at 7 AM Jakarta time (WIB). Entries received after this deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.

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How to enter

Follow @mentawaisurfcamp and @waveriders.tv on Instagram
Like the giveaway post
Share the giveaway post to your Instagram stories with both @mentawaisurfcamp and @waveriders.tv tagged
Tag 3 friends in the comments of the giveaway post
Include #Inominate + Ambassador handle in the same comment
Register your name and email on the giveaway page
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Prize details

Ambassador prize
Premium Pair Flex for 10 nights in July 2027
Extendable to 20 nights pro-rated at Flex rates
Private ensuite room — queen bed or 2 singles, Ambassador's choice
Included
  • All meals by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef
  • 6-boat fleet and daily guided surf trips
  • Speedboat transfers from Padang (return)
  • 4K video analysis
  • Starlink WiFi
Not included
  • Mentawai Regency surf tax (~$200 per person)
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Alcohol
Nominator prize (lucky draw)
One nominator drawn randomly from all valid nominators of the winning Ambassador
Second bed in the same Premium Pair room — same dates, same inclusions as Ambassador
Multiple nominations of the same Ambassador count as multiple entries (maximum 5 per person)
Consolation prize: All other nominators of the winning Ambassador receive $200 credit toward any future booking, plus early access to July 2027 Flex bookings before public release
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Flex system specifics

Month blocked: July 2027 — room held exclusively for the full calendar month
Target dates: Ambassador's preference, confirmed 14 days before arrival based on swell forecast
Shift window: ±10 days from target dates, guaranteed
Extensions: Available from Day 8 if conditions permit, pro-rated at Flex rates
Fixed Dates: Not available for this prize — Flex only, no exceptions
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Winner selection

Ambassador selection
Up to 12 most-nominated individuals verified for 15,000+ followers
Split into groups of 4 for a two-round elimination — Round 1: three simultaneous group polls, top vote-getter per group advances; Round 2: one final poll between 3 group winners
Each must accept nomination and agree to share the room with the draw winner
Public vote determines the Ambassador winner
Tiebreaker: 24-hour runoff vote between tied parties
Nominator selection
Lucky draw held within 48 hours of Ambassador announcement
All valid nominators of the winning Ambassador entered into the pool
Each valid #Inominate comment = one entry (maximum 5 entries per person)
Draw conducted via live stream or verified randomization tool
Winner announced simultaneously with Ambassador
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Draw winner confirmation

48 hours to claim prize by emailing [email protected]
No response within 48 hours triggers a redraw from the same nominator pool
Maximum 3 redraws — after which the prize is forfeited
Forfeited prize converts to $1,000 credit applied to the winning Ambassador's future booking
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Room share agreement

By accepting the prize, both Ambassador and drawn Nominator explicitly agree to the following:

Acceptance conditions
  • Share the private Premium Pair room for the full duration of the trip
  • Respect each other's space and daily schedules throughout the stay
  • Accept the Ambassador's choice of bed configuration (queen vs. two singles)
  • Understand that significant or sustained conflict may result in removal from camp — no alternative accommodation or refund will be provided
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Publicity

By entering, all participants grant Mentawai Surf Camp permission to use their names, Instagram handles, submitted images, and comment content for marketing and promotional purposes — including social media posts and the camp website — without additional compensation.

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Release of liability

Mentawai Surf Camp and all organisers are released from liability for any harm, injury, loss, or damages arising from participation in this giveaway, its administration, or use of the prize. Surfing in the Mentawai Islands involves inherent risk. All prize recipients participate entirely at their own risk.

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Privacy policy

Personal information collected during entry is used solely for:

Giveaway administration and winner contact
Adding entrants to the Mentawai Surf Camp newsletter list for ongoing updates
Sending early access notifications to nominators of the winning Ambassador

We do not share personal data with third parties. Unsubscribe from all communications at any time via the link in any email.

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No purchase necessary

No purchase is required to enter or win this giveaway. Making a purchase does not increase your chances of winning.

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Cancellation and modification rights

Mentawai Surf Camp reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this giveaway at any time if technical failures, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure prevent it from being executed as planned. A revised or alternative draw may be conducted at our sole discretion.

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Tax responsibilities

The Mentawai Regency surf tax (~$200 per person) is not included in the prize and is not negotiable. Payable in cash directly to port authorities on arrival. This is a government levy — it cannot be waived, reimbursed, or covered by the prize under any circumstances.

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Governing law

This giveaway is governed by the laws of West Sumatra, Indonesia. All disputes shall be resolved in good faith under regional local law, with formal proceedings conducted in Padang, West Sumatra.

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Verification rights

Mentawai Surf Camp reserves the right to:

Verify follower counts via screenshot or third-party verification tool
Disqualify accounts identified as fake, bot-operated, or artificially inflated
Reject entries where engagement appears manipulated or purchased
Request ID verification from winners prior to confirming the prize

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