Rules in short

The fifth International Quit&Win campaign will be organized in May 2004, with the actual starting point (=quit date) being on May 2, 2004. The requested quit period lasts for four weeks, i.e. until May 29, 2004.

The International Quit&Win 2004 applies the following common rules

1. The competition will take place in May 2004, with the actual quit date on 2 May 2004. The requested abstinence period lasts four weeks.
2. The criteria for participation are: at least 18 years of age, a current daily smoker – at least one year before the contest. Users of smokeless tobacco are also eligible.
3. The participants must fill in the entry form no later than the quit day.
4. Participants who have completely abstained from smoking and tobacco for at least four weeks after the quit date are eligible for the prizes (provided by the local organizer).
5. The draw will take place among the participants. The winner candidates will be contacted immediately after the contest period. The abstinence is verified by a witness and a biochemical test.
6. The international super prize, USD 10.000 and six regional prizes of USD 2.500 (provided by the International Quit&Win Coordinating Centre) will be drawn among the main prize winners of each country. The probability to win is proportional to the number of participants in each country.
7. In May 2005 a follow-up survey to assess the abstinence rates will be carried out by the participating countries.
8. A supporters’ contest is recommended for non-smokers who wish to participate in the campaign. The task of a supporter is to recruit at least one smoker who should quit smoking with the help of the campaign. A separate prize should be drawn among the supporters.