Mr. Chen, from Changsha, did not hesitate to participate in the "Self-Discipline Challenge" program launched by a company. It is said that you only need to stick to your mobile phone for 35 days without playing with your phone, work and rest on time, etc., to get the gundam400,000 yuanof bonuses. Mr. Chen did not want to miss this opportunity and paid9000 yuanand confidently joined the challenge.However, less than a day after the challenge began, Mr. Chan was eliminated by the unexpected act of rubbing his eyes. Originally, the challenge rules stated that the challenger could not cover his face, and if he covered his face for more than 3 seconds at a time, he would be eliminated.
At that time, Mr. Chen was sleepy, and subconsciously rubbed his eyes, but he did not expect to be judged to have failed the challenge. He felt that this rule was obviously not in line with the normal physiological characteristics of the human body, so he asked the company to refund the registration fee.
However, the company rejected Mr. Chen's request, saying that they were acting in accordance with the challenge contract agreed by both parties, "setting a high bonus, there will definitely be rules and restrictions, if it can be done, there will definitely be a bonus, but Mr. Chen did not do it".
According to the information provided by Mr. Chen, the challenger needs to enter a hotel room arranged by the company, challenge for 35 consecutive days under full monitoring, and insist on not playing with mobile phones, working and resting on time, etc., to have the opportunity to receive a high reward of 400,000 yuan.
Seeing this project, Mr. Chen was so excited that he found the company on December 7 and signed a challenge contract and paid an application fee of 9,000 yuan. The contract stipulates the rules that the challenger will abide by, including no smoking, no drinking, no use of any electronic devices, etc.
Challengers can also bring items other than electronics, such as Rubik's cubes, calligraphy and paintings, etc. The contract also stipulates the rewards for successful challenges and how they will be awarded.
However, Mr. Chen found it not easy to persevere in practice, "this can't be done, that can't be done". At 1 p.m. on December 7, he checked into the hotel and began to challenge. On the fourth day, Mr. Chen thought he was about to get his first prize, but he was told that he had violated the rules and failed the challenge. He was very surprised, and the company showed him the surveillance **, saying that at around 1 a.m. on the 8th, he rubbed his eyes with his hands for more than 3 seconds, violating the challenge regulations.
Regarding this matter, Mr. Li, the manager of the company, said that since a high bonus is set, there will definitely be rules and restrictions. "Otherwise, if everyone is successful, wouldn't the company be a charity?If the rules of the contract were completed, he would definitely get the bonus, but Mr. Chen did not do it. The remarks were straightforward, which made Mr. Chen even more frustrated.
In response to Mr. Chen's challenge, the company stated that the challenge rule was not against the law and was lawful and reasonable. However, on the issue of challenging the rules being too harsh, Yao Zhidou, a lawyer at Beijing Jingshi Law Firm, said that too harsh regulations may infringe on consumers' right to fair trade. He also reminded consumers to fully understand the rules and regulations of the event before participating, and to keep relevant evidence and documents to protect their rights and interests.
Mr. Chen's request for a refund of the application fee was rejected by the company. However, lawyer Yao Zhidou said that if Mr. Chen believes that he has the right to request a refund of the application fee, he can negotiate with the company to reach a consensus. If the negotiation fails, you can consider legal help and protect your rights and interests by consulting a lawyer, complaining to a consumer association, or filing a lawsuit with the people's court.
It is very important for challengers to understand the rules and regulations of the event, and only participate if they can comply with the regulations. It is also crucial for companies to set rules fairly and impartially and to ensure that the rights and interests of consumers are not violated.
In any case, in such a challenge, it is important to stand up for what you believe in and decide whether to participate with a good understanding of the rules. If consumers feel that the rules are too restrictive or that there is a suspicion of fraud, they can choose not to participate or choose other appropriate activities. Keep relevant evidence and documents so that you can protect your legitimate rights and interests in the event of a dispute.