ATHLETIC
APPAREL SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL
RULES
THE
ATHLETIC APPAREL SWEEPSTAKES (“Sweepstakes”) starts at 12:00 AM (Pacific Daylight Time) on 09/14/2007 and ends
at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Daylight Time) on 09/21/2007 (the “Entry Period”). The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Interscope
Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.,
ELIGIBILITY: This
Contest is only open to legal residents of the 50
HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A
PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. You can enter by submitting your entry
online or you can enter by submitting your entry via postal mail. Both entry
methods are listed below.
Online
entry: Visit http://consumer.umusic.com/athleticapparel
(the “Website”, “Contest Website”), follow the instructions to enter the Contest
and complete the online entry in its entirety.
Each online entrant must have a valid e-mail address. Each online entrant must complete the Contest
entry form online in accordance with the on-screen instructions.
The
Promotion Parties and their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
employees and agents, and any and all Internet servers and access provider(s)
(collectively, the “Releasees”) are not responsible for: any incorrect or
inaccurate entry information; human error; technical malfunctions; failures,
omission, interruption, deletion, or defect of any telephone network, computer
online or e-mail systems, computer equipment, servers, providers, or software,
including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer
relating to or resulting from participation or inability to participate in this
Contest; inability to access the Website or any pages thereof; inability to
download any material from the Website; inability to upload entry information;
theft, tampering, destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of
entries; data processing that is processed late or incorrectly or is incomplete
or lost due to telephone, computer or electronic malfunction or traffic
congestion on telephone lines or the Internet or any website; or for any other
errors or problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the Contest,
whether computer, network, technical, printing, typographical, human or
otherwise or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any errors
or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the
Contest, the processing or judging of entries, the announcement of the prizes
or in any Contest-related materials.
Proof of submitting an entry is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. Illegible, incomplete and entries that do not
meet all of the stated requirements for entry in the Contest will be
disqualified. All entries become the
property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. False and/or deceptive entries or acts shall
render entrants ineligible. Material(s) provided by Sponsor at Website
are only to be used solely for the purposes of this Contest and cannot be used
for any other purpose or use. By
entering the Contest, entrants affirm that they have read and accepted these
Official Rules. Any entry information
collected from the Sweepstakes shall be used only in a manner consistent with
the consent given by entrants at the time of the entry, with these Official
Rules and with the Interscope Records Online Privacy Policy, which can be found
at http://privacypolicy.umusic.com/.
Alternative Mail-In Entry: During the Contest Period, send a
3" x 5" card with your full name, complete address, and daytime and
evening phone numbers by mail to the following address: Interscope Records,
2220 Colorado Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90404 Attn: “ATHLETIC APPAREL SWEEPSTAKES”.
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by September 21, 2007 and received by September
23, 2007.
Assignment and Release: By entering this Contest, each
entrant agrees to assign to Interscope Records all proprietary rights without
expectation of compensation or acknowledgment (other than the prizes awarded as
set forth in these Official Rules should entrant be a verified winner).
Additionally, to the extent any such assignment is ineffective, Interscope
Records shall have the perpetual, irrevocable, fully transferable right to use
the entrant(s) name and likeness for advertising, trade and promotional
purposes in any media or manner worldwide, and may post entrant(s) name and
likeness for viewing by the public. Each entrant releases the Contestal
Entities, and their respective agents, assigns, licensees, and legal
representatives from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action
including, but not limited to, defamation and violation of any rights of
publicity or privacy in the use by Interscope Records of any photo, and
entrant’s name and physical likeness as provided herein, except where
prohibited by law. Entrants (including Grand Prize winner) agree that there is
no guarantee that Interscope Records will make use of any rights granted to Interscope
Records
WINNER
SELECTION: Winner will be selected in a random drawing from among
all eligible entries on or about 9/24/2007 by Sponsor, whose decisions are and
shall be final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Grand Prize Winners will be notified by
e-mail, overnight delivery and/or telephone by 9/26/2007 and Sponsor shall use
all reasonable efforts to deliver the Prize after confirmation of the Prize
winner as provided herein. If a prize
notification or a prize is returned as undeliverable for any reason, the applicable prize will be
awarded to an alternate winner. Prize is
not transferable, assignable, or redeemable for cash, and winner may not elect
to substitute one prize for another. If
necessary due to unavailability of a prize, a prize of equal or greater value
will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Sponsor in its sole discretion shall
determine if any entry is inappropriate for any reason for public release
including but not limited to publication on Sponsor’s Website. Sponsor shall have the right to disqualify
any entries that it deems to not meet the criteria, or due to
technical, legal, clearance or other problems, or which it deems to be obscene
or otherwise not in good taste, as determined by Sponsor in its sole
discretion. Contest winner shall
upon request be required to execute and return Contest winner documents to be
determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, including without limitation, an
Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability/Submission Release/Transfer of
All Rights and Waiver Agreement form, a completed IRS W-9 form, and (except
where prohibited) a Publicity Release form within ten (10) days of date of
issuance of notification (the “Deadline”).
Furthermore, all individuals appearing in such Contest may be required
to execute and return consent forms and/or releases prior to the Deadline.
Failure to return all required documents
within the Deadline or comply with these Official Rules may result in the
forfeiture of place as a Contest winner and, at Sponsor’s discretion, a
runner-up may be selected. Any
notification returned to Sponsor or its fulfillment company as undeliverable
for any reason will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, a runner-up may
be notified.
Acceptance
of a prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) for Sponsor
and its designee(s) to use the Contest winner’s name, address, likeness, voice,
statements and entries (and any version thereof) for advertising, promotion and
publicity purposes worldwide, in any medium now known or hereafter created,
without additional compensation or limitation.
PRIZES: Grand Prize: One (1)
Grand Prize Winner will receive one (1) gift certificate valued at five hundred
dollars ($500) to the athletic apparel store of the Grand Prize Winner’s
choosing (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) $500.00).
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS:
All prizes are non-transferable except by Interscope Records. Prizes cannot be
used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. No substitution or cash
equivalent of a prize is permitted; however, Interscope Records reserves the
right to substitute any prize with another of equal or greater value. The
Contest Entities are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in
the offer or administration of the Contest, including, but not limited to,
errors in the printing or posting of the offer or Official Rules, the selection
and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt
to damage the operation of the Contest is unlawful and subject to legal action
by Interscope Records or its agents. Interscope Records reserves the right to
terminate, withdraw or amend the Contest or disqualify any entry for any reason
and without notice including, without limitation, if Interscope Records
suspects tampering has occurred or an aspect of unfairness exists in the
Contest. Interscope Records reserves the right to select winners from eligible
entries received as of the termination date. Contest Entities will not replace
any lost or stolen prize items. The Contest Entities and any telephone network
or service providers are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate
transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical
malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption,
deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network, computer
equipment or software, the inability to access any Website or online service or
any other error, human or otherwise.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
BY PARTICIPATING OR ACCEPTING A PRIZE, ENTRANTS AND WINNERS AGREE TO INDEMNIFY,
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CONTEST ENTITIES AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, FOR LOSS, HARM, DAMAGE, INJURY, COST OR EXPENSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH WHICH MAY
OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH, PREPARATION FOR, TRAVEL TO, OR PARTICIPATION IN THE
CONTEST, OR POSSESSION, ACCEPTANCE AND/OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE OR
PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITY AND FOR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, PUBLICITY/PRIVACY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF
PRIVACY AND MERCHANDISE DELIVERY. THE CONTEST ENTITIES AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE
DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE CONTEST.
PUBLICITY:
By submitting an entry form, each entrant grants Interscope Records and those
acting under its authority permission to use the entrant’s name, likeness,
photo(s), entry specifics or comments for advertising and publicity purposes
without compensation, except where prohibited by law.
GOVERNING LAW:
All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation
and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of
entrants and the Contest Entities in connection with the Contest, shall be
governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
The Contest and all related Web pages, content and code are copyrighted by Interscope
Records or a third party. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted
materials, trademarks, or any other intellectual property without the express
written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
Privacy Information. The information obtained from the entry will be used by Sponsor and its
affiliates unless otherwise noted by the entrant. For more details, please see
our privacy policy at the website. The
laws of the State of
GENERAL: Online entries must be received by Interscope
Records by 11:59 pm on September 21, 2007 to be eligible, and mail-in entries
must be postmarked by September 21, 2007 and received by September 23, 2007 to
be eligible. LIMIT ONE (1) ENTRY PER PERSON (regardless of method of entry).
No entrant is eligible to win more than one prize. No faxed or e-mailed entries
will be accepted. Receipt of entries will not be acknowledged, and proof of
submission of an entry will not be deemed proof of receipt. Interscope Records
has no obligation to advise an entrant of an incomplete or otherwise
non-compliant entry. Interscope Records is not responsible for lost, late,
invalid, unintelligible, incomplete, mutilated, garbled, postage-due or
misdirected entries, which will be disqualified. Interscope Records may
disqualify any entry and associated in Interscope Records’ sole discretion.
For the purposes of this Contest and these Official Rules, “receipt” of an
online entry occurs when Interscope Records’ servers record the entry
information upon clicking the “enter” or “submit” button at the bottom of the
entry form. Any automated computer receipt (such as a “thanks for entering
message”) does not constitute proof of actual receipt of an online entry by Interscope
Records. In the event of a dispute as to any online entry, the authorized
account holder of the e-mail address used to register with the Contest Website
will be deemed to be the online entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the
natural person assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider,
online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail
addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential
winners may be required to show proof of being
the authorized account holder.
Sponsor
reserves the right to conduct background checks on any Contest winner and to
verify the accuracy or legitimacy for truthfulness of any information contained
within the submitted entry. Entrants
also agree that Sponsor, its affiliated and subsidiary companies, licensees,
designees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Assignees”) shall have the
right and permission to use the name, city and state of residence, signature,
voice, picture or other likeness, entry, entry information and/or entry
submission of entrant in any manner or media now or hereafter known (including,
without limitation, placing entrant’s name, signature, entry, and/or entry
information onto the Sponsor’s websites or other site(s) promoting this
Contest) without further consideration or notification to or permission from
entrant or any third party, except where prohibited by law.
Releasees shall not be liable for personal
injuries, death, damages, expenses or costs or losses of any kind resulting
from participation or inability to participate in this Contest or acceptance of
or use or inability to use the prize or parts thereof including, without
limitation, claims, suits, injuries, losses and damages related to personal
injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or
privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light (whether intentional or
unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including
negligence), warranty or other theory.
If
a prize (or portion thereof) cannot be awarded due to circumstances beyond the
control of the Sponsor, a substitute prize of comparable or greater retail
value will be awarded at the discretion of the Sponsor. Releasees shall not be
liable to Contest winners or any other person for failure to supply the prize
or any part thereof, by reason of any acts of God, any action(s), regulation(s),
order(s) or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity
(whether or not the action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) prove(s)
to be invalid), equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire,
flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute
or strike (whether legal or illegal) labor or material shortage, transportation
interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection,
riot, or any other cause beyond Releasees’ sole control.
If for any reason, this Sweepstakes is not capable of
running as planned, or if this Sweepstakes or any web site associated therewith
(or any portion thereof) becomes corrupted or does not allow the proper playing
of the Sweepstakes and processing of entries in accordance with these rules, or
if infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention,
actions by entrants, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes, in the
Sponsor’s sole opinion, corrupts or affects the administration, security,
fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of its Sweepstakes, The Sponsor reserve
the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual implicated in
such action and/or to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this Sweepstakes or
any portion thereof. In the event this
Sweepstakes is cancelled, the Sponsor reserves the right to conduct a random
drawing to award the prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect on-line
entries received prior to the time of the action or event warranting such
cancellation. If such cancellation,
termination, modification, or suspension occurs, notification will be posted at
www.Interscoperecords.com. Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to
deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the
Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and/or civil laws and should such an
attempt be made, the Sponsor reserve the right to seek damages and other
remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Where a dispute arises about who submitted an
on-line entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account
holder of the e-mail account entered.
The authorized account holder is deemed the natural person who is
assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, service provider,
or other online organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses
for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. A potential winner may be requested to
provide the Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized
account holder of the e-mail address associated with the winning entry and that
all eligibility requirements are met.
NOTE: Internet entry must be made by the entrant, only
at the Entry Site. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or
originating at any other Internet web site or e-mail address, including but not
limited to commercial sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering
service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this
Sweepstakes. The use of any device to
automate the entry process is prohibited.
WINNERS
LIST:
For an Official Winners List (available after 10/24/2007) or a copy of these
Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: ATHLETIC APPAREL SWEEPSTAKES (please
specify Official Winners’ List or Official Rules), Interscope Records, 2220
Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
90404. Requests received after
11/24/2007 will not be honored. Residents
of VT may omit return postage. Official Rules are also available during the
Sweepstakes at the Entry Site.
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2007 Interscope Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. All Rights Reserved.