STRIDE MARDI GRAS
SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO
PURCHASE, CONTRIBUTION OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR
RESTRICTED. The STRIDE Mardi Gras Sweepstakes (this "Sweepstakes") begins at
12:00:01 AM Eastern Time on November 16, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Eastern
Time on December 31, 2009 (the "Sweepstakes Period").
ELIGIBILITY. This Sweepstakes is open to legal
residents of United States the "Eligibility Area") who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry. Only individuals may enter; no entry
form from any corporation or other entity shall be accepted. This Sweepstakes is VOID outside of the
Eligibility Area and where otherwise taxed, prohibited or restricted. Employees, officers and directors of
Alpha Media Group, Inc. ("AMG"), its affiliates, subsidiaries, Cadbury
Adams USA LLC, and Horizon Media, Inc. (collectively, the "Sponsors") and their
respective advertising,
sweepstakes, fulfillment, marketing agencies, public relations firms, consultants
and contractors, their immediate families (defined as spouse, child, sibling,
parent or grandparent) and those living in their same households are ineligible
to participate in this Sweepstakes.
By participating, entrants: (1) agree to these Official Rules, and the
decisions of AMG, which shall be binding and final in all respects; (2)
acknowledge that AMG has not made nor is in any manner responsible or liable
for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact
or in law, relating to any prize; and (3) warrant that he/she is eligible to
participate in this Sweepstakes.
HOW TO
ENTER. There
are two (2) ways to enter. To
Enter Online: To enter this
sweepstakes, go to http://www.maxim.com/stride
to the official entry form.
Fill in your name, home address, e-mail address, phone number, and date
of birth and hit the SUBMIT button. No Purchase Required. Online entries must be received by
11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 31, 2009 to be eligible. Alternate Method of Entry: An individual may enter by texting "STRIDE"
to XXXX. All entries must be received by
December 31, 2009 to be eligible. Regardless of Method of Entry: Entries
received by AMG after the end of the Sweepstakes Period will be discarded and
deemed void. No changes to any entry information will be permitted once
submitted. No mechanically
reproduced entries are permitted.
All entries become the property of AMG and will not be acknowledged or
returned. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER
PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD PER METHOD OF ENTRY.
PRIZE(S);
ODDS OF WINNING.
One (1) Grand Prize winner will be awarded a three
day / two night trip for two people to New Orleans, LA during Mardi Gras 2010 and two tickets to
the Maxim and STRIDE Mardi Gras Mansion Event. The Grand Prize includes roundtrip coach airfare for two
(airline to be selected within the sole and
absolute discretion of AMG) ,
accommodations for two (2) nights (double occupancy) at a hotel to be selected
and determined in the sole and absolute discretion of AMG, ground
transportation between the airport and hotel. (Approximate retail value: $4,999,
depending on city of origin and time of trip). The Grand Prize winner and
his/her travel companion(s) must travel together on the same itinerary and must
depart from the major airport closest to the winner's home. AMG shall not be
responsible or liable for the Grand Prize winner's inability or failure to
utilize the prize. All expenses
not specified above, including, but not limited to, meals, beverages, mini-bar,
souvenirs, gratuities, insurance, personal services, incidentals, etc., are the
sole responsibility of the Grand Prize winner. All trip reservations and accommodations will be as designated
by AMG and are subject to black-out dates and availability. The Grand Prize winner and his/her
travel companion(s) must possess required photo identification documents
necessary for travel prior to ticketing.
The trip must be completed by February 17, 2010 or the prize will be
forfeited in its entirety, and no substitution or cash equivalent will be
offered. Prizes may not be combined
with any other offer. Winners will
be responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and/or any other expenses
associated with acceptance and/or taking delivery of the prizes. Prizes are not redeemable for cash, and
no substitution, assignment or transfer of any prize will be permitted, except
that AMG reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute any prize
with either the cash value of the prize that would have been awarded, or a
prize of equal or greater value.
Odds of winning are determined by and depend upon the total number of
eligible entries received. A purchase will not improve your chances of
winning.
WINNER
SELECTION. Winners
will be chosen by random drawing on or about January 6, 2010 by AMG from among
the total number of eligible entries received. All prize awards are subject to verification and will be
awarded upon winner validation and verification by AMG. The potential winners will be notified
by electronic mail if entry is entered online, or by telephone if entry is
entered via text message on or about January 6, 2010. If the initially selected winner is ineligible, cannot be
contacted after two (2) attempts by
AMG, or fails to complete and return any required documents to AMG within five (5) days of receipt of the
documents, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected
from all eligible entries. Each
potential prize winner and the travel companion will be required to sign and
return a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility/Compliance (including his/her
Social Security Number if required for tax reporting purposes) and a
Liability/Publicity Release, as allowed by law, within five (5) days of receipt of the documents or his/her prize will be
forfeited, and an alternate potential prize winner will be selected at random
from the remaining eligible entries. Limit
one (1) prize per household.
GENERAL CONDITIONS. Where permitted by law, winners
grant AMG and the Sponsors and their designees the right to use and publish
their proper name and state of residence in connection with this
Sweepstakes. Acceptance of any
prize also constitutes permission for AMG, the Sponsors, and their respective subsidiaries and
affiliates to use any prize winner's name, likeness and/or biographical
information for advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes in any
media now known or hereafter devised without review, notification, approval, or
compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
DISQUALIFICATION. The use of robotic, automatic,
macro, programmed or like methods (including, without limitation, the use of
any promotion/sweepstakes subscription, notification, entry or like sites or
services that offers sweepstakes entry services "on behalf of" entrant) is
strictly prohibited. Any false information provided by any entrant concerning his/her identity
or mailing address or any non-compliance by an entrant with these Officials
Rules may result in the immediate disqualification of the entrant from this
Sweepstakes. Persons
found tampering with or abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes, as solely
determined by AMG, will be disqualified.
If disqualified, AMG reserves the right to terminate the person's
eligibility to participate in this and future promotions and sweepstakes of AMG
or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO UNDERMINE THE
LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND
CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, AMG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK
DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event any portion of this
Sweepstakes is compromised by any non-authorized human intervention, action of
entrants, or other causes beyond the control of AMG which, in the sole opinion
of AMG, corrupt or impair the integrity, administration, security, or operation
of this Sweepstakes, AMG reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend
or terminate the Sweepstakes and award the prizes from all eligible entries
received prior to the action or compromise giving rise to the suspension or
termination of this Sweepstakes.
DISCLAIMER; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER AMG NOR THE SPONSORS ARE
RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR: (1) ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR PRINTING ERRORS; (2) LATE,
LOST, ILLEGIBLE, INCOMPLETE, STOLEN, MISDIRECTED, OR POSTAGE-DUE MAIL; (3) INCORRECT OR INACCURATE ENTRY INFORMATION, WHETHER CAUSED BY
ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES OR BY ANY HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE PROCESSING OF THE
ENTRIES IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES; (4) ANY TECHNICAL ERRORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION OF ANY TELEPHONE NETWORK OR LINES, COMPUTER
ONLINE SYSTEMS, SERVERS, OR PROVIDERS, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, FAILURE OF
ANY E-MAIL ON ACCOUNT OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OR TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON THE
INTERNET OR AT ANY WEBSITE, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF; OR (5) ANY OTHER ERRORS
IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES. IN NO EVENT WILL AMG, THE SPONSORS, THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR
AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, EXPECTATION, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ANY ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR
MISUSE OF THE PRIZE(S) AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES, OR CLAIMS
BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS OR INVASION OF PRIVACY.
RELEASE. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants release and
hold AMG, the Sponsors, their subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective
officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from any and all liability,
claims or actions of any kind whatsoever arising out of participation in this
Sweepstakes, preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and from
taking delivery of any prize or any prize-related activity, and acceptance,
possession, use or misuse of a prize.
Except where prohibited, entrants agree that any and all disputes which
cannot be resolved between or among the parties and any claims or causes of
action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, any prize awarded, or
the determination of winners shall be resolved individually, without resort to
any form of class action.
DISPUTES; BINDING ARBITRATION. The parties hereby waive their
rights to trial by jury in any action or proceeding instituted in connection
with these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes. Any controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes
shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial
arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy
or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be
consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other
party. The arbitration shall be conducted in Nashville, Tennessee and judgment
on the arbitration award may be entered into any court having jurisdiction
thereof. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Tennessee
and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the
State of Tennessee. Any and all
disputes that arise relating to this Sweepstakes must be filed within one (1)
year from the date that the winner(s) is announced.
GENERAL
INFORMATION. The failure to exercise or enforce any
right or provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of
such right or provision. If any
part of these Official Rules is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the maximum extent
permitted by law, and the remainder of these Official Rules will remain fully
in force.
PRIVACY NOTICE. Any personal information provided
by entrants will be used by AMG to administer this Sweepstakes and may also be
used by AMG, the Sponsors, and their subsidiaries or affiliates to contact
entrants for marketing purposes and for other purposes as stated in AMG's
Privacy Policy located at http://www.maxim.com/privacy.htmlIf
an entrant does not wish to be contacted, the entrant may submit a request to
AMG in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
OFFICIAL RULES; LIST OF WINNERS: For a copy of these Official Rules
or a list of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The STRIDE
Mardi Gras Sweepstakes, c/o Alpha Media Group Inc., 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 12th
Floor, New York, NY 10018. Residents of WA and VT may omit return postage.
Sponsored By: Alpha Media Group, Inc., Cadbury Adams
USA LLC and Horizon Media, Inc.
©2009
Alpha Media Group, Inc.