Michael Franti Say Hey (I Love You) Slideshow Contest
Official Rules
1. General: By
entering the Michael
Franti Say Hey (I Love You) Slideshow Contest
(“Sweepstakes”) sponsored by Universal Music Group Distribution
Corp. ("Sponsor") 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 Universal Music Group
Distribution Corp. on the other. These Rules apply only to this Sweepstakes
and not to any other sweepstakes or contest sponsored by Universal Music
Group Distribution Corp. or any division of Universal Music Group.
2. How to Enter: NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY. To enter, log on at http://www.sayheycontest. 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 August 26, 2009 12:01
a.m. PST and October 23, 2009 11:59 p.m. PST.
One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified. 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 Universal Music Group’s On-line Privacy Policy,
which can be found at: http://www.umusic.com/static/
3. Eligibility: NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY. You must be a lawful permanent resident of the
United States and be at least 18 years old or older as of your date
of entry. Sweepstakes void in Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and possessions
outside of the U.S., and where prohibited by law. The Sweepstakes and
any web site pages and advertisements relating thereto, are intended
for viewing only within the United States. You are not authorized to
participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located within the United
States. Employees and agents of, Universal Music Group Distribution
Corp., the Universal Music Group and their respective affiliate, subsidiary,
and parent companies, and advertising and promotions agencies and their
immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, children and their spouses)
are ineligible to enter or win.
4. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize:
One Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Jay Turner Electric Guitar
(ARV: $300). 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 can not be awarded as described for any
reason. Limit: One prize per person/family/household. The Grand 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. 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.
5. Drawing and Notification:
Winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries
received, on or about October
23, 2009 by Sponsor or
its designee, whose decisions will be final. Winner will be notified
by e-mail and/or by phone on or about November
2, 2009. 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 will 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 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.
7. 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.
8. Limitations of Liability:
Sponsor, Universal Music Group Distribution Corp., 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.
9. 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: Michael Franti Say
Hey (I Love You) Slideshow Contest,
Attention: UMGD
New Media Department / Rules or Winners List, 10 Universal City Plaza,
Suite 400, Universal City, CA 91608.
Requests received after October
23, 2009 will not be honored.
This Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of state of California
in the United States of America and is subject to all applicable federal,
state and local laws. Void where prohibited by law.
10. Sponsor: Universal Music Group Distribution Corp., 10 Universal City Plaza, Suite 400, Universal City, CA 91608.
