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1. By entering the UMG Nashville ("Sponsor") Discover Ashton
Shepherd Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) and accepting the terms herein, you
agree to be bound by the following rules (“Rules”), which constitute a
binding agreement between you, on one hand, and Mercury Records, a Division
of UMG Recordings, Inc. (collectively “UMG Nashville”), on the other. These Rules apply only to the Sweepstakes
and not to any other sweepstakes or contest sponsored by UMG Nashville or any
division of Universal Music Group. 2. How to Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter fill in the on-line entry form and
submit it in accordance with the on-screen instructions during the
Sweepstakes Period. Entries must be
received between February 1, 2008 12:01 a.m. PST and June 30, 11:59 p.m. PST
(the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries
generated by script, macro, bot, or other automated means will be
disqualified. 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 entry and with UMG Nashville’s On-line Privacy Policy, which can be
found at: http://www.mercurynashville.com/privacy / http://www.mcanashville.com/privacy/. 3. All entries
become property of Sponsor. 4.
Eligibility: NO
PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be a lawful permanent resident of the 5.
Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for
two (2) to Nashville, TN, two (2) tickets to see Ashton Shepherd perform live
on the Grand Ole Opry where they will get a short
meet & greet with Ashton. Ground transportation (i.e. airport transfers,
transportation to the Opry) will not be
provided. Prize fulfillment date is
subject to Ashton’s Opry Schedule. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a
prize of equal or greater value if a prize can not be awarded as described
for
any reason. The grand prize winner will sometimes be referred to hereinafter
as the “Winner.” No transfer, substitution or cash alternative permitted,
except by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
If the winning entry was made on-line, the 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. 6.
Drawing and
Notification: Winner will be selected in a random drawing from all
eligible entries received, on or about July 9, 2008 by Sponsor or its
designee, whose decisions will be final. Winner will be notified by e-mail
and/or by phone on or about July 9th.
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 the prize, and an alternate Winner will be
selected. 7.
Winner's
Affidavit: Each Winner will be
required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, a
Publicity Release, a written version of these Rules and any additional
documentation, waivers and releases that may be required (individually and
collectively, “Affidavit”). The
Affidavit will 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 Sweepstakes 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. 8.
General: This
Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes
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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes or these official
rules. Winners and entrants also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and
hold harmless the Sweepstakes 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
Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in this Sweepstakes. Any person
attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with the Sweepstakes 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. 9.
Limitations
of Liability: Sponsor, Universal
Music Group, any Internet access providers, their respective parent
companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and
all of their agents, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents
(collectively “Released Parties”) disclaim any responsibility for incorrect
or inaccurate entry of entry information, human error, technical
malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment,
software or any combination thereof, inability to access any web site or
download materials, damage to a user's computer system (hardware &
software) due to participation in this Sweepstakes, or late, lost,
incomplete, misdirected or mechanically reproduced entries. If in the opinion
of Sponsor, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or
non-electronic tampering with any portion of this Sweepstakes, or if
technical difficulties compromise the integrity of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor
reserves the right to terminate this Sweepstakes, and award the prize from
among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the action requiring
such termination. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or
undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject
to legal action by the Sponsor or its designees. Entrants agree to hold harmless the
Released Parties from and against all claims and damages arising in
connection with their participation and/or entry in this Sweepstakes and/or
the awarding or use of any prize awarded. 10. Official Rules and Winners List: For an
additional copy of these Rules or the names of the Winners, send a
self-addressed stamped envelope to: UMG Nashville Discover Ashton Shepherd
Sweepstakes, 11. Sponsor: UMG |