MTV offers Free Kiva Gift Certificate

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[eithi]

I urge all members to take advantage of MTV's offer to donate $25 for loaning purposes to each Kiva lender. You can receive a free gift certificate at:

http://think.mtv.com/044FDFFFF009896EF00080099073B/User/Blog/BlogPostDetail.aspx

Personally, I think this is a magnificently generous offer by MTV. What do you guys think?

[Mona]

That is just amazing!!!  Thank you for pointing out!

And - not to forget:

 
Welcome to kivafriends! Great to have you here. 

[eithi]

Thanks for the warm welcome. That gigantic smiley truly does make you feel all happy inside.

[RichardF]

Hi Eithi! 
I just signed up and asked Kiva to be my friend.  They even said, "Yes!" 

Here's a posting of the link.  Something to keep in mind is that the terms restrict participation to U.S. residents only...and gift certificates expire April 29, 2009! 


Get a Free $25 Kiva Certificate
Help Fight Global Poverty by Empowering a Low-Income Entrepreneur
 
Think MTV and Kiva are teaming up to help you fight global poverty. Kiva.org is a non-profit organization that enables people like you to make small loans, or microloans, to low income entrepreneurs so they can empower themselves to earn their way out of poverty.
 
By supporting the Kiva profile on Think.mtv.com, you will receive a FREE $25 Kiva certificate that you can loan to any entrepreneur on the Kiva site.
 
Use this loan to help a farmer in Guatamala, a restaurant owner in Uganda or a baker in Lebanon start and sustain their businesses to help themselves, their families, and their communities. This is a REAL way you can help REAL people.  Start right now.
 
NEXT STEPS
 
Scroll down to read the official Terms and Conditions at the bottom of this page.
Login to your Think.mtv.com account. If you aren't a member, join today!
Go to Kiva's profile on Think MTV
Click the green "Support this Organization" button on the top of the page
You will receive a message in your Think Inbox within 1-3 business days with the next steps on how to redeem your certificate and loan it to the entrepreneur of your choice.
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KIVA.ORG GIFT CERTIFICATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE THINK.MTV.COM WEBSITE APPLY.
 
1. Gift Certificates may be used, in whole or in part, as a gift to entrepreneurs in need at http://www.kiva.com/redeem. 
2. MTVN cannot be and is not responsible for any lost or stolen gift certificates or if someone obtains your gift certificate or other information that enables them to redeem the gift certificate. They cannot be replaced.
3. If you wish to lend money which exceeds the value of your gift certificate, a credit card or other form of payment Kiva.org accepts for lending will be required to complete your transaction.
4. You must be a registered user of the Kiva.org website to redeem gift certificate. If you are not already registered, there is no charge for registration. You will be asked to provide certain information about yourself during the registration process and as a registered user you will be required to comply with the separate terms and conditions which apply to your use of our website.
5. Gift certificates may only be redeemed by residents of the United States, its territories and possessions.
6. Gift certificates or the unused portion of any gift certificate expire April 29, 2009.
7. Only one gift certificate per person allowed.

[eithi]

yea, thanks Richard for the clarification, I probably should have mentioned that.

[Mona]

Hm, I did not read the terms before signing up and so I just did it though I am German. As Germany has also a zip code consisting of 5 numbers there was no problem, only that I am counted now as Mount Vernon, NY (why do I fell like having a deja-vu? ) My friend request was also already approved so maybe they are not looking too deep into the details.

We will see ...

[RichardF]

Mona, if you become a senator from New York, I think it counts.   

[wthepoo]

...only that I am counted now as Mount Vernon, NY

Nice,
Utica, NY, here 

Best wishes,
Wolfgang.

[Jan & John]

what a good idea Wolfgang - I couldn't join because our postal code is 6 digits...

so I just picked 5 numbers... and I was accepted...

and now I live in Gorman Texas.

Feels a little shady - but we'll see if the end justifies the means 

jan

ps - I found the inbox that you have to watch for the gift certificate, I heard it takes about a week and they don't send it to you email, you have to watch your inbox.

[eithi]

Yes, I think 'the ends justifies the means' could really come into play here. I also wonder about their enforcement of the 1-per-person policy and possible maneuvers around that. While I only made one user, I see absolutely no limitation on how that could be kept in check.