From Blue Budda on Restaurant.com:
This Dining Certificate entitles you to
$25.00 OFF the food portion of your bill.
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BLUE BUDDHA DINING CERTIFICATE RESTRICTIONS[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Valid with a minimum purchase of $35. 18% gratuity added before discount.[/font]
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Certificate may only be applied to the food portion of the bill. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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No cash value for dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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No cash back upon redemption or at any other time. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Dining certificates cannot be used for taxes, tips or prior balances. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Valid for dine in only unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Valid for parties of 2 or more unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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With 50% OFF certificates, party size may not exceed 8 people.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Use of dining certificates for alcoholic beverages is at the sole discretion of the merchant. Merchant agrees to comply with all state laws pertaining to same.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Limit one (1) redemption per customer per month per restaurant.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Limit one (1) dining certificate per redemption. Only one dining certificate can be use per party, even if the party is seated at separate tables and/or receives more than one check.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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The issuing of restaurant credit is at the sole discretion of the merchant unless otherwise required by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Neither the seller nor the merchant is responsible for lost or stolen certificates or dining certificates reference numbers. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Dining certificates cannot be combined with any other dining certificates, third party certificates, coupons, or promotions.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Reproduction, sale or trade of this dining certificate is prohibited unless done so in compliance with the law.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Any attempted redemption not consistent with these terms and conditions will render the dining certificate null and void. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Void to the extent prohibited by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Dining Certificates can be exchanged for Restaurant.com Mega Certificates within 90 days of purchase date. No cash back on dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Expires one (1) year from date of issue, except in CA or where otherwise prohibited by law.[/font]
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So, you buy this $25 coupon for $10, and if you forget to use it, or if you lose it, or if the merchant does not want to give you credit, you just lost $10?