Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. (“Volkswagen Canada”)
ID Buzz Social Contest 

Official Rules for Contests offered by Volkswagen Canada on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram (the "Rules")

The Rules apply to all contests sponsored by Volkswagen Canada on Twitter, Facebook and / or Instagram, unless a contest has its own specific set of contest rules.  

1. HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter the contest, you must have an Instagram account. If you do not have an account, visit Instagram and register for a free account. You are subject to Instagram’s terms, conditions and rules in your registration and use of your account. Volkswagen Canada is not responsible in any way for any decision that Instagram may make regarding your account.  

The starting date and time and closing date and time for a contest (the “Contest Period”) and the details regarding how to enter will be posted on Volkswagen Canada's Instagram account (the “Contest Post”). To enter the contest, follow the instructions provided in the Contest Post (e.g., use the campaign hashtag to share your photo). If the contest designates a hashtag, the designated hashtag must be included in the response. Each complete and eligible response automatically qualifies as an entry to the contest. 

In the event that a contest requires followers to post a photograph and / or image of any sort, each entrant's photo entry must: 

  • be their original creation, and be a photograph taken solely by entrant over which entrant has all necessary rights, title and interest, including copyright. 
  • not violate the rights of any third party, including, but not limited to copyright, publicity or privacy rights;
  • not include any other people or include any third-party-owned material unless they have given their written consent to their use as required by these Rules; 
  • be in "good taste" and in keeping Volkswagen Canada's brand image and must not be explicit or offensive, as determined by Volkswagen Canada, in its sole and absolute discretion;
  • not contain any commercial content that promotes any product or service;
  • not violate any law or regulation; and
  • not be libelous, threatening or harassing.

By entering the contest and submitting a photo entry, entrants thereby: (i) grant to Volkswagen Canada a worldwide, royalty-free, sub-licensable, irrevocable, right to use, publish, reproduce, display, exhibit and transmit the photo entry in all media now known or hereafter devised in perpetuity beginning as of the date of entry, for any reason, including, but not limited to, in connection with the administration, promotion and exploitation of the contest, without notice or compensation; and (ii) agree to waive in favour of Volkswagen Canada and its licensees all moral rights in the photo entry.  

2. CONTEST LIMITS: Unless otherwise indicated in the Contest Post, only one entry is allowed per person per day, and you may only use your Instagram account (as applicable) to participate. Anyone found to use multiple Instagram accounts to enter and / or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in or disrupt the contest may be disqualified from the contest in the sole and absolute discretion of Volkswagen Canada.   

3. ELIGIBILITY: Unless otherwise indicated in the Contest Post, to enter, you must be a legal resident of Canada, aged 18 or older. Directors, officers, employees and representatives of Volkswagen Canada, any of its affiliates, any Volkswagen Canada dealers, suppliers of prizes, material or services related to the contest and members of their immediate families, and those with whom they reside, are not eligible to participate. "Immediate family" means mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, married or common law spouses, regardless of where they reside. 

4. DISPUTE: In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an entry, Volkswagen Canada reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to deem the entry to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the social media account used at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the person who is assigned a social media account by Instagram.

5. WINNER SELECTION: Unless otherwise indicated in the Contest Post, winner(s) will be selected in a random draw held following the contest closing date from all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

6. PRIZES: The number of prizes to be awarded is 3 unless otherwise indicated in the Contest Post. The prize description and approximate retail value will be included in the Contest Post. 

Prizes will be shipped via standard post at no cost to confirmed winner(s) at the mailing address provided by winner(s) within sixty (60) days of being confirmed as a winner, or other suitable arrangements will be made with the winner. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded, is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Volkswagen Canada reserves the right to substitute a prize that is, in their sole discretion, a prize of equivalent or greater value.

7. WINNER CONFIRMATION: Selected entrant(s) will be contacted via direct message on Instagram. Selected entrant(s) will be required to contact Volkswagen Canada via direct message or email to confirm eligibility and provide contact information (full name, email address and mailing address). Each winner has until midnight EST of the same day on which the selected entrant(s) is announced (or other date / time indicated by Volkswagen Canada in the winner announcement) to provide Volkswagen Canada with the required contact information and to satisfy all contest requirements, which may include correctly answering, unassisted, a mathematical skill-testing question. Selected entrant(s) may be required to execute and return by mail and / or email a Liability / Publicity Release form (the “Release”) within 7 days of notification (or other date / time indicated by Volkswagen Canada) or the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate entrant. 

If a selected entrant: (a) fails to supply the required contact information within the prescribed time; (b) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question if required; (c) fails to return the properly executed Release within the specified time; (d) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the applicable prize (as awarded) for any reason; or (e) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by Volkswagen Canada in its sole and absolute discretion); then he / she will be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the applicable prize) and Volkswagen Canada reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel the prize or to randomly select an alternate eligible entrant from among the remaining eligible entries submitted and received to date during the Contest Period in accordance with these Rules (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected entrant).   

8. ACCEPTANCE OF PRIZE: By accepting a prize, winner(s) consents to the use of his or her name, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram username or handle, photo entry, profile picture, comments and / or likeness by Volkswagen Canada and its affiliates in all media for purposes of advertising or promotion without notice or compensation.

9. CONDUCT: All entrants agree to be bound by these Rules and the terms, conditions and rules of Facebook, Twitter and / or Instagram as applicable, and decisions of Volkswagen Canada. Volkswagen Canada in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person it finds to be in violation of these Rules or the terms, conditions and rules of Facebook, Twitter and / or Instagram. Volkswagen Canada is not liable if any entrant's account is suspended by Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for any reason. Such entrant may also be disqualified from any Volkswagen Canada-sponsored contest. 

10. RELEASE: The contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Instagram is completely released of all liability by each entrant in this contest. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the contest must be directed to Volkswagen Canada and not Instagram.

11. RELEASE OF VOLKSWAGEN CANADA: By entering a contest, entrants agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Volkswagen Canada, its affiliated companies, Volkswagen Canada dealers, their advertising and promotional agencies, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns from and against any injuries, losses damages, claims, actions, or any liability of any kind resulting from your participation in the contest.

12. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Volkswagen Canada is not responsible for late, lost, incomplete, irregular, or misdirected "tweets" or posts, email or for any computer, online, telephone or technical malfunctions or human errors that may occur. If for any reason, the contest is not capable of running as planned, or more prizes are awarded than planned, including due to a computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, Volkswagen Canada may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the applicable contest. Entrants further agree to release Volkswagen Canada from any liability resulting from, or related to participation in the contests or the awarding or use of any prize. Volkswagen Canada reserves the right to terminate or withdraw this contest at any time.

 

13. CHANGES: Volkswagen Canada reserves the right to withdraw, amend or suspend a contest (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of Volkswagen Canada that interferes with the proper conduct of the contest as contemplated by these Rules.

14. PRIVACY: Entry information collected by Volkswagen Canada will not be used for any purpose other than administering the contest. 

15. GENERAL: Decisions of Volkswagen Canada shall be final and binding in all matters relating to contests and the awarding of a prize. These Rules shall prevail, govern and control over contests offered by Volkswagen Canada on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. This Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and void where prohibited. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Official Rules or the rights and obligations as between the entrant and Volkswagen Canada in connection with the Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario including procedural provisions without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. If a section of these Official Rules is declared illegal, unenforceable or invalid by a competent court, that section shall be considered invalid, but all unaffected sections will be applied within the limits of the law.

These Contest Rules are effective as of June 8, 2023.

© Volkswagen Canada 2025

Disclaimers by Volkswagen

† Prices shown are MSRP where indicated. MSRP is the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and excludes taxes, freight and PDI ($2,050 (2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI), $1,950 (2024 Golf GTI and Golf R), $2,175 (2025 Taos), $2,100 (2024 Tiguan and ID.4), $2,250 (2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas) and $2,500 (2025 ID. Buzz), levies, fees, optional equipment, license, insurance, registration, and any dealer or other charges (where applicable). If MSRP is not mentioned, prices shown include freight and PDI, environmental levies, and a $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee amount is set by dealers and varies, up to $500). Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Environmental or related levies and taxes may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer may sell for less. Prices are in Canadian dollars. This is not an offer to sell at a certain price. Actual selling prices and terms are set by dealers. European or American models may be shown. Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. Although we endeavour to ensure that the information contained on the website is accurate, as errors may occur from time to time, customers should contact their local Volkswagen dealer for details. Photos for illustration purposes only.  Model specifications provided may vary based on selected trim, options, and installed accessories.
^Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 Taos 1.5T Comfortline Black base model in Serrano Green Metallic (for an additional $500) with 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic® 4Motion transmission having a cash selling price of $40,374.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,175 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 48-month term at 2.99% APR equals a weekly payment of $115. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $460 security deposit, and first weekly payments due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Total lease obligation: $23,840. Residual value is 53%. Annual 16,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km per excess kilometre. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
^^^Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 Atlas 2.0T Peak Edition base model with 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® 4MOTION® transmission having a cash selling price of $57,949.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,250 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 48-month term at 5.99% APR equals a weekly payment of $199. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $800 security deposit, and first weekly payments due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Total lease obligation: $41,291. Residual value is 49%. Annual 20,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km per excess kilometre. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
⁑ Loyalty offer available to current Volkswagen owners and previous Volkswagen owners who returned a leased vehicle, or whose finance contract with Volkswagen Financial Services ended, within the past 90 days (some exceptions apply), with purchase or lease of a new, unregistered Volkswagen model. 2 yr VW Prepaid Maintenance Plan provided at no additional cost. If customer purchases longer maintenance, offer will cover the first 2 years / 30,000 km at the value indicated and customer will pay the balance. Plan covers regular maintenance appointments (for services recommended by VW) within 2 years or 30,000 km (whichever occurs first). Visit https://www.vw.ca/en/shopping-tools/prepaid-maintenance.html or your Volkswagen dealer for more details. Valid identification and proof of valid loan/lease for/of Volkswagen that was: (i) active for a minimum of 90 days; (ii) in good standing throughout the term; and (iii) that ended within the 90 days prior to the expiry of this offer, are required. Volkswagen vehicles currently being financed/leased with Volkswagen Financial Services are not eligible for the rate reduction. Offer is transferable to an immediate family member living in the same household as the Primary/Co-Primary buyer or lessee. Offer is non-exchangeable for cash. Offer ends January 2, 2026 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
+Amount shown is the maximum incentive amount currently available under the Quebec Roulez Vert Program. Volkswagen Canada does not administer the incentives and is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the incentive programs.  Incentive information is provided for informational purposes only and Volkswagen Canada makes no representations about the actual amount or eligibility for the incentive. Conditions and limitations apply. Consult the government administrator or see your dealer for details. 
^^Limited time offer available with 2025 Tiguan pre-orders to lease or finance purchase, through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit.  1% rate reduction will be applied to subvented lease and special finance rates available at the time of delivery.  Offer expires May 31, 2025 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for details.  Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
§Limited time finance offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 ID.4 Electric ID.4 PRO S AWD base model in Ice Grey Metallic (for an additional $500) and Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof (for an additional $1,000) with single-speed transmission having a cash selling price of $64,899.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,200 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Finance example: 60-month term at 3.99% APR equals a weekly payment of $270. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Cost of borrowing is $6,559 for a total obligation of $69,958. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice.   Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
^^^^Limited time finance offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 Jetta GLI 2.0T base model with 7-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic® transmission having a cash selling price of $37,749.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Finance example: 36-month term at 3.99% APR equals a weekly payments of $257. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Cost of borrowing is $2,319 for a total obligation of $40,068. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
11Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 Golf R 2.0 TSI Golf R Black base model with 7-speed automatic DSG with Tiptronic transmission having a cash selling price of $56,349.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 48-month term at 6.99% APR equals a weekly payments of $186. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $740 security deposit, and first weekly payments due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Total lease obligation: $38,547. Residual value is 56%. Annual 16,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km per excess kilometre. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.
21Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Financial Services, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2025 Golf GTI 2.0T GTI Autobahn base model in Kings Red Metallic (for an additional $495) with 7-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic® transmission having a cash selling price of $43,744.00, including $68 PPSA registration fee (including third-party registering agent fee), $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $13 OMVIC fee, and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), and included in weekly payments. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 48-month term at 6.99% APR equals a weekly payments of $144. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $580 security deposit, and first weekly payments due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Total lease obligation: $29,896. Residual value is 56%. Annual 16,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km per excess kilometre. Offers end June 2, 2025 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2025 Volkswagen Canada.