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1. INTRODUCTION. NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION IS NECESSARY. By entering a Contest,
entrants agree to abide by all terms of these Official Contest Rules and the
decisions of DC7technology.com (“Contest Administrator”) and Sponsor(s),
whose decisions shall be final and binding. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. ELIGIBILITY. Contest are open only to individuals who are 21 years of age
or older at the time of entry (unless otherwise stated). The Contest is not
open to residents of Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea, Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Sudan, Puerto Rico or the province of Quebec. Such residents are not eligible
to participate. The Contest is void in any other nation, state, or province
where prohibited or restricted by U.S. or local law. Certain contests may only
be open to U.S. residents, or otherwise restricted, such restrictions noted
on the entry form page. Employees of DC7technology.com, the participating
sponsors and their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each
of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees, advisors, accountants,
attorneys, assignees, agents, licensees, representatives and any other person
or entity associated with this Contest, including their advertising and
promotional agencies, (collectively, “Contest Entities”), and their immediate
family members (defined as parent, spouse, child, siblings and grandparents)
are NOT eligible to win. By entering any Contest, entrants agree to waive any
and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss
of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the
receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize.
3. HOW
TO ENTER. NO
PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, go to http://www.dc7technology.com/the-genius-group-survey. Read the survey and answer submit the survey form in accordance with the on-screen
instructions during the Contest Period noted on the entry form page. One
entry per person. IMultiple entries will be disqualified. Entries generated by
script, macro, bot, or other automated means will be disqualified. Any entry
information collected from the Contest shall be used only in a manner
consistent with the consent given by entrants at the time of entry and with DC7technology.com’s
On-line Privacy Policy, which can be found at: http://www.DC7technology.com/privacy.
All entries become property of Sponsor and Contest Administrator.
4. PRIZES. For single prize contests: One (1) Prize winner will receive
the prize listed on the entry form page. For multiple prize contests: All
available Prizes will be listed on the entry form page. No transfer,
substitution, or cash equivalent for Prizes except at Sponsor’s sole
discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or
greater value if a Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.
Limit: One Prize per person/family/household. Any Prize Winner shall
sometimes be referred to hereinafter as the “Winner.” No transfer,
substitution or cash alternative permitted, except by Sponsor in its sole
discretion. The winning entry will be deemed submitted by the e-mail account
holder associated with such entry, as solely determined by Sponsor.
Installation, insurance, registration, taxes, and any fees or costs
associated with the prizes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Prize
is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied.
Winner agrees to look solely to manufacturer for any warranties on the
equipment awarded.
5. DRAWING
AND NOTIFICATION. Winner
will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received, on, about or before sixty (60) business days after the last day to submit entries, by
Sponsor or its designee, whose decisions will be final. Winner will be
notified by e-mail and/or by phone on, about or before sixty (60) business days after
the winner is selected. If Sponsor or its designee is unable to contact
potential Winner by e-mail or phone (using the contact information provided
at the time of entry) and/or if the potential Winner fails to respond to
notification within two (2) business days of issuance, the potential Winner
will be disqualified and forfeit his or her right to a prize, and an
alternate Winner will be selected.
6. WINNER'S
AFFIDAVIT. Each
Winner may be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and
Liability/Publicity release, a written version of these Rules and any
additional documentation, waivers and releases that may be required
(collectively, “Affidavit”). The Affidavit may require that each Winner
provide his/her Social Security Number for tax purposes due to potential
payments from Sponsor to the Winner and will be used solely for such tax
purposes. The requirement for a publicity release shall be void where
prohibited. The Affidavit will provide that by acceptance of the prize, the
Winner releases Sponsor from any and all liability for injuries, damages or
expenses sustained in connection with the Contest or with the receipt,
ownership or use of the prize. Failure to sign the Affidavit may cause the
Winner to forfeit the prize. Failure of the Winner to respond to notification
and/or to complete and return the Affidavit within one week after sent to
such Winner will be deemed a forfeiture of the prize and an alternate Winner
will be selected from the eligible entries.
7. GENERAL. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and
local laws. If any prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable,
prize will be forfeited and an Alternate Winner will be selected. All
federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income tax) arising from
this Contest will be the sole responsibility of each prize Winner. Except
where prohibited by law, each Winner's entry and acceptance of the prize
constitutes permission for the Contest Entities to use said Winner's name,
photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and
address (city and state) worldwide and in all forms of media, in perpetuity,
without further compensation. This Contest is subject to these official
rules. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules
and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official
rules. Winners and entrants also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and
hold harmless the Contest Entities, and the officers, employees and agents of
each, from and against any claims, damages or liability due to any injuries,
damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind
resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance,
possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any
Contest-related activity or participation in this Contest. Any person
attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with the Contest will be
ineligible for prizes and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received by
Sponsor.
8. LIMITATIONS
OF LIABILITY. If
for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including,
but not limited to, due to tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud,
technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of Contest Entities
which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity
or proper conduct of this Contest, Contest Entities reserve the right to
disqualify any individual who causes any such problem, and to cancel,
terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. Contest Entities assume no
responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay
in operation or transmission, or any problem or technical malfunctions of any
telephone network or lines, or any combination thereof, which may limit an
entrant’s ability to participate in this Contest.
By entering this Contest, each entrant agrees that (i) any and
all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection
with the Contest or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually,
without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all claims,
judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred,
including costs, associated with entering the Contest, but in no event will
attorneys' fees be awarded or recoverable; and (iii) under no circumstances
will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby
knowingly and expressly waives all rights to, punitive, incidental or
consequential damages and/or any other damages other than actual
out-of-pocket expenses.
Each winner, by accepting a prize, agrees to release and hold
harmless Contest Entities from any and all liability, claims or actions of
any kind whatsoever, which may result from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership
or use or misuse of such prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs,
injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to,
loss or destruction of property, or any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or
damages related to or based on the entrant's rights of publicity or privacy,
or the entrant's claim that he/she has somehow been defamed or portrayed in a
false light).
Contest Entities do not assume any responsibility for any
schedule changes in the Contest timeline, including without limitation,
scheduling conflicts, labor strikes, Acts of God, or other unforeseen events
that disrupt the Contest schedule. Contest Entities reserve the right to
cancel, modify, or suspend this Contest.
ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY,
INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES OR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANTS OR CONTEST ENTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS CONTEST SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS
OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY
CONFLICT OF LAW RULES OR PROVISIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF ANY
OTHER JURISDICTION'S LAWS. THE INVALIDITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY OF ANY
PROVISION OF THESE RULES SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF
ANY OTHER PROVISION. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY PROVISION IS DETERMINED TO BE
INVALID OR OTHERWISE UNENFORCEABLE OR ILLEGAL, THESE RULES SHALL OTHERWISE
REMAIN IN EFFECT AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR TERMS AS IF
THE INVALID OR ILLEGAL PROVISION WERE NOT CONTAINED HEREIN. EACH PERSON WHO
PARTICIPATES IN THIS CONTEST AGREES THAT UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY SUIT OR OTHER
PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THESE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES OR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANTS OR CONTEST ENTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS CONTEST AND EACH HEREBY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT IS NOT SUBJECT PERSONALLY
TO THE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS OR THAT ANY SUCH SUIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING
IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM OR IMPROPER VENUE.
9. OFFICIAL
RULES AND WINNERS LIST. For
an additional copy of these Rules or the names of the Winners, send an email
to sales@dc7technology.com.
Requests received more than thirty (30) days after the last day to submit
entries will not be honored.
10. SPONSORS. Sponsors provide certain giveaway items. In some cases, there
may be more than one sponsor.
11. CONTEST
ADMINISTRATOR. DC7Technology.com
CONTEST VOID WHERE PROHIBITED
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