>>>>Because there are different laws for public contests/awards in each country in the world. In some countries there are also taxes (not small :() and the legal issues make almost impossible a contest like that.
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>>>>Vlad
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>>>>>Why in the hell would MS need a &*$^#%& lawyer for an award program?
>>>
>>>
>>>Vlad, we can't apply on this contest, Québec is out of the game to!
>>>
>>>:-(
>>
>>No, and I'm sure you know why. :(
>
>The "&*$^#%& lawyer" ?
>
>:)
The solution is simple -just move to United States of Microsoft. :)