ASCEND VACATION GROUP: OFFICIAL “TRIPDROP” PARTICIPATION RULES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR ATTENDANCE AT A SALES PRESENTATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN THE MONTHLY SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING. A PURCHASE OR TOUR ATTENDANCE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. THE SPONSOR & PROMOTION: The "TripDrop" promotion is sponsored and administered by Ascend Vacation Group, LLC, located in Draper, Utah (Bonded Corporate Marketing License #14267225-TLM0). This promotion utilizes premium promotional travel incentives independently fulfilled and executed by Casablanca Express, Inc. Ascend Vacation Group acts strictly as the authorized marketing solicitor for these incentives and is a branded marketing representative of Global Connections, Inc. corporate wholesale travel networks. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Meta, Facebook, Instagram, or any Disney/Universal properties.
2. ELIGIBILITY BOUNDARIES: The TripDrop promotion is open strictly to permanent legal residents of the following five (5) states where Casablanca Express, Inc. holds active consumer protection bonds and travel registrations: Utah, Florida, Ohio, Idaho, and Iowa. * Participants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of entry.
Employees, officers, representatives, or immediate family members of Ascend Vacation Group, Casablanca Express, or Global Connections, Inc. are strictly excluded from participation.
Limit: One (1) registration per household, per calendar month. Void where prohibited by law.
SECTION A: THE MONTHLY SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING (No Tour Required)
3. HOW TO ENTER: To enter the monthly TripDrop drawing, individuals must successfully submit the primary registration form (Form 1) during an active calendar month. Valid entries must include a complete First and Last Name, Email Address, Primary Phone Number, and Zip Code. Automated scripts, mass submissions, or multiple entries from different email addresses within the same household will result in immediate disqualification.
4. WINNER SELECTION & ODDS: One (1) Monthly Grand Prize Winner will be drawn completely at random on or about the first five (5) business days of the following calendar month from all eligible entries received. Odds of winning are dynamically determined by the total number of valid entries captured during that specific Monthly Entry Period.
5. GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS & RETAIL VALUES: The monthly drawing winner will receive their choice of one (1) of the following Casablanca Express promotional certificates, delivered entirely free of any sales presentation or attendance requirement:
Option A: 4-Day / 3-Night All-Inclusive Beach Escape. Valid for 2 adults at a premium resort in destinations like Cancun or Cabo. Includes all resort-provided meals, snacks, and open-bar beverages. Approximate Retail Value (ARV): Up to $1,950.00 USD (inclusive of 2 bonus round-trip airfares).
Option B: The Family Theme Park Getaway. Valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 18). Includes round-trip commercial air transportation, 2 nights of hotel accommodations, and 4 major park admission tickets to world-class attractions in Southern California or Orlando, Florida. ARV: Up to $2,500.00 USD.
Option C: 8-Day / 7-Night Resort Condo Stay. Valid for up to 4 people for a week-long stay in a spacious multi-room vacation unit across a domestic network (e.g., Myrtle Beach, Gatlinburg, Orlando). ARV: Up to $1,200.00 USD.
6. DRAWING PRIZE CONDITIONS: Prizes are non-transferable, and no cash substitutions or redemptions are permitted. The Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for any government-regulated local taxes, independent fulfillment agency activation/processing fees, baggage fees, and individual resort incidentals required at the time of certificate registration and booking. Potential winners will be notified via the phone and email provided at entry. If a potential winner cannot be reached, fails to respond, or cannot verify valid residency within seven (7) business days, the prize is forfeited, and an alternative winner will be randomly drawn.
SECTION B: THE OPTIONAL GUARANTEED RUNNER-UP TRACK (Virtual Tour Required)
7. THE "SECOND-CHANCE" INCENTIVE PATH: All non-winning sweepstakes entrants acknowledge that they may be offered an alternate, optional promotion branded as a "TripDrop Runner-Up Voucher." This path bypasses the lottery drawing entirely and grants a Guaranteed Vacation Certificate to the household in exchange for completing a promotional sales preview.
8. TOUR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for a Guaranteed Runner-Up Certificate, households must meet the sponsor-specified criteria dictated by the marketing framework:
Income Baseline: The household must possess a verified, combined annual gross income of at least $50,000 USD.
Co-Attendance Rules: If married, engaged, or cohabitating, both partners must fully attend and participate in the presentation together.
Presentation Details: Both partners must fully complete a 90-minute virtual 'Travel Smarter' digital presentation conducted via Zoom by Ascend Vacation Group showcasing Global Connections, Inc. wholesale networks.
Technical Hardware Requirement: Participants must log into the Zoom presentation using a large-screen device (Laptop, Desktop, or Tablet). Due to screen-share verification requirements, smartphone or cell phone logins are strictly prohibited and will result in appointment cancellation.
No Purchase Obligation: There is absolutely no obligation to purchase a travel club membership to receive the guaranteed certificate.
9. FULFILLMENT & COST DISCLOSURES (Casablanca Express Rules): Following the successful completion of the 90-minute presentation, the qualified household will be issued activation instructions for their guaranteed certificate.
Mandatory Security Deposit: Casablanca Express requires a fully refundable reservation deposit (typically $100.00 USD) and a nominal processing fee at the time of certificate registration.
Tax Disclosures: The user is responsible for government-imposed tourism taxes and fees, which are strictly capped by the fulfillment agency (e.g., not exceeding $60.00 per person for theme park flight logistics).
Travel Window: Certificates must be registered and travel completed within 18 months of issuance. Peak holiday travel blackouts and promotional availability limits apply as determined by Casablanca Express. Only one (1) promotional certificate may be redeemed per household every twelve (12) months.
SECTION C: UNIFIED COMPLIANCE, DATA, & LEGAL PRIVACY
10. MARKETING & COMMUNICATION CONSENT: By submitting a registration via the TripDrop platform (Form 1 or Form 2), the user grants express written permission and an explicit "opt-in" to Ascend Vacation Group to securely store and process their personal data. Participants expressly consent to receive direct marketing follow-up sequences, including automated SMS/text message reminders, email notifications, and direct phone calls from Ascend Vacation Group regarding monthly drawing updates, winner announcements, and "Second-Chance" virtual tour scheduling invitations. Data is securely held, never sold to external third-party advertisers, and users may seamlessly text "STOP" or click "Unsubscribe" to opt out at any time.
11. PUBLICITY RELEASE: Except where prohibited by law, entry into the TripDrop promotion constitutes explicit permission for Ascend Vacation Group to utilize the Grand Prize Winner’s first name, last initial, city of residence, and/or photographic likeness for local marketing and promotional announcements across digital media channels without further compensation.
12. LIABILITY LIMITATION: By participating, all entrants agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Ascend Vacation Group, LLC, Casablanca Express, Inc., Global Connections, Inc., and Meta Platforms from any liability, injury, financial loss, or damage of any kind arising directly or indirectly from the acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of an awarded promotional certificate, or from participating in any virtual presentation environments.