Team returned in absurd kidnapping: A Christmas Competition

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All kidnapped team members returned – Elf sentenced to hard labour!

While the theft failed, unfortunately 6 members of staff were taken. They have now all been returned to the Select Technology office. Reports indicate minor injuries related to glitter, wrapping paper and flour. The hostages were in good spirits, Catherine Cunningham, Technical Account Manager stated, “It was a big surprise when the bag of flour hit me, but at least I know that the elf has got a fitting punishment“.

The elf has been sentenced to 6 months hard labour, in what is described as the worst team at Select Technology, the Marketing Team. Anita Glover, Marketing Manager stated “What! We are not the worst team!? But, it’ll be nice to have an extra pair (of tiny) hands in the team“.

In a twist, one of the hostages, Cybersecurity Manager, Russell Gower-Leech, was converted into a hapless sidekick to the elf, making the search harder and significantly wasting people’s time, he was sentenced to continue his role as Cybersecurity Manager at Select Technology.

In the original statement from the Management at Select Technology, prizes were available to those that joined the search, the winners of each prize are below:

Terms and Conditions

1. The promoter is: Select Technology Systems Ltd (company no. 03028373] whose registered office is at 4 Canon Park, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UF.
2. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Select Technology Systems Ltd and their close relatives.
3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
4. Only one entry will be accepted per person, per lost employee found. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
5. Closing date for entry will be 16th December 2024 at 17:00 GMT.
6. After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
7. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
8. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:
   • You will be required to locate a “missing individual” on the Select Technology website, this “missing individual” image will link to a webpage with a form to fill in, entering you into a competition for a specific prize, revealed once the form is completed. There are 6 (six) “missing individuals” to find across the website and 5 (five) prizes available to win.
   • One entry per person, per missing individual, additional entries will be deleted.
9. The prize are as follows,
   • 1 x Lego Santa’s Post Office model
   • 2 x Kentish Hampers
   • 2 x Family games
10. The prizes are as stated and no cash alternatives will be offered.
11. The prizes are not transferable.
12. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
13. Winners will be chosen at random by software, from all correct entries received and verified by Promoter.
14. The winners will be notified by email and/or DM on X/Facebook/Linkedin within 28 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
15. The winners agree to the use of their name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current [UK] data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
16. The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date by emailing the following address: marketing@select-technology.co.uk
17. Select Technology Systems Ltd shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
18. Select Technology Systems Ltd also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
19. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
20. By submitting the competition form you may be required to dance on camera dressed as an Elf or other festive attire whenever we demand it, this must be uploaded to either LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook within 24 hours of the request, tagging Select Technology. (Not really ?)
21. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
22. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by [English] law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [England].

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