Posted Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:20 AM
The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
TERM:
The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 4, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10007 (“Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Entrants must be registered members of www.theknot.com as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.
GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:
One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Flip Video camera selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $104. Actual retail value may vary.
The Grand Prize is not transferable or assignable, or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter the Sweepstakes by (i) accessing The Knot’s local vendor directory at http://wedding.theknot.com/local-wedding-vendors.aspx and (ii) saving any vendor in The Knot’s local vendor directory to your Planner in accordance with the on-screen instructions during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. You will receive one entry for each vendor saved and submitted in accordance with these Official Rules. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error.
RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:
The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected, on or about January 2, 2013, in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. The winner will be notified via email and/or U.S. mail on or about January 2, 2013, using the contact information provided on the winner’s membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. The potential Grand Prize winner will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after January 28, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Knot Local Vendor Flip Sweepstakes - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found on the www.theknot.com website are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby agrees to Sponsor’s collection and usage of the entrant’s personal information and acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of the Grand Prize. Sponsor and its agents shall have no liability or responsibility for injuries, damages or liabilities caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of the Grand Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Grand Prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, and/or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of the prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
By accepting the Grand Prize, the Grand Prize winner grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants shall be deemed to have agreed to have their entry information made available to the Sponsor. The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever.
SPONSOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
Posted Friday, September 14, 2012 11:47 AM
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THESE SWEEPSTAKES.
MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE
PROHIBITED BY LAW.
TERM:
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”) entry
periods are as follows: each entry period commences at the start of each week
in the “Bridalicious 30 Day Get Fit Challenge” message board in the “Community”
section of www.theknot.com, as applicable, and ends at the time set forth in
the applicable post (each, a "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). Each
Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
("Sponsor").
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes are open to any legal resident of the 50
United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of
entry. Entrants must be a registered member of www.theknot.com, as applicable,
as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional
companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and
employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved
in the creation, development, or implementation of the Sweepstakes; and any
other persons or entities directly associated with the Sweepstakes and any
members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to
participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the
expiration of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The Sweepstakes are void
in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or
restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. By submitting an entry form, entrants agree to abide by these
Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations that govern sweepstakes.
PRIZES/VALUE:
One (1) Prize winner per Sweepstake (selected in separate
random drawing following Sweepstakes Entry Period) will receive one (1) Bridalicious
Prize by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Retail value may vary.
The Prizes are not transferable or assignable, or redeemable
for cash, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which
reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if
advertised prize is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and
regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable
taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter a Sweepstakes by responding to the applicable
Bridalicious 30 Day Get Fit Challenege message board in the “Community” section
of www.theknot, as applicable, during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period.
Limit one entry per person/email address per Sweepstakes per week. Normal
internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply.
Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. An entry will be deemed to
have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email
address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the
"authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email
address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other
organization responsible for assigning email addresses.
Entries must comply with file specifications and character
limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the
applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the
applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s
own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a
previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not
infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights
(including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or
privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by
Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and each
of its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in
connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party
rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole
discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may,
in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless
remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of
Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed
void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will
not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer
error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will
not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant
may subsequently be disqualified.
RANDOM DRAWINGS/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:
The potential winners of each Sweepstakes will be selected
in separate random drawings, each occurring on or about the first business day
following the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period, from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. Each winner will be notified via email and/or U.S.
mail, using the contact information provided on the winner's www.theknot.com
membership registration form, as applicable. Each entrant is responsible for the
accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form.
The Prize drawings will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawings shall be
final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the
actual number of eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes
during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Potential Prize winners will be
required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and
where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt.
Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and
forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the
applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. If a Prize notification is returned as
non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable
Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Prize to an
alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the
applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The
names of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 16,
2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY
10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web
site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a
violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made,
Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such
person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will
result in ineligibility to win a Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be
bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in
all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these
Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of
Use found on the www.theknot.com websites, as applicable, are hereby
incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to
these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that entrant has read and
accepted the applicable above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury
resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or
acceptance and use of a Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries caused
or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or
misuse of a Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes
beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness,
integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Prize from all
eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby
voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to
institute any claim against Sponsor or any of its affiliates, and their
respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any
losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of
any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1)
the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize
awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any
prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to
obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim,
punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including
attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages
multiplied or increased.
By accepting a Prize, each winner grants Sponsor permission
to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes
without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). The
Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes,
entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity,
inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the
Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all
decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor,
which in all respects shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE
JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN
THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND
VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for
personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever.
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
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Posted Wednesday, September 12, 2012 9:47 AM
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THESE SWEEPSTAKES.
MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE
PROHIBITED BY LAW.
TERM:
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”) entry
periods are as follows: each entry period commences at the time Sponsor posts a
“Win a Free Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse” message board post in the
“Community” section of www.theknot.com, as applicable, and ends at the time set
forth in the applicable post (each, a "Sweepstakes Entry Period").
Each Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY
10007 ("Sponsor").
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes are open to any legal resident of the 50
United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of
entry. Entrants must be a registered member of www.theknot.com, as applicable,
as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional
companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and
employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved
in the creation, development, or implementation of the Sweepstakes; and any
other persons or entities directly associated with the Sweepstakes and any
members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to
participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the
expiration of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The Sweepstakes are void
in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or
restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. By submitting an entry form, entrants agree to abide by these
Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations that govern sweepstakes.
PRIZES/VALUE:
One (1) Prize winner per Sweepstake (selected in separate
random drawing following Sweepstakes Entry Period) will receive one (1) Crest
3D Whitestrips Intensive Professional Effects by Sponsor in its sole
discretion. The approximate retail value of each Prize is up to $60.00. Actual
retail value may vary.
The Prizes are not transferable or assignable, or redeemable
for cash, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which
reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if
advertised prize is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations,
including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter a Sweepstakes by responding to the applicable
“Beauty Chat with Editor Heather Hall” post on a message board in the
“Community” section of www.theknot, as applicable, during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. Limit one entry per person/email address per
Sweepstakes. Normal internet access and usage charges imposed by your online
carrier apply. Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. An entry will
be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the
email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the
"authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email
address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other
organization responsible for assigning email addresses.
Entries must comply with file specifications and character
limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the
applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the
applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s
own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a
previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not
infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights
(including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or
privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor.
Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and each of its
affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees
and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection
with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights.
Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole
discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may,
in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless
remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of
Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed
void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will
not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer
error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will
not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant
may subsequently be disqualified.
RANDOM DRAWINGS/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:
The potential winners of each Sweepstakes will be selected
in separate random drawings, each occurring on or about the first business day
following the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period, from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. Each winner will be notified via email and/or U.S.
mail, using the contact information provided on the winner's www.theknot.com
membership registration form, as applicable. Each entrant is responsible for
the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration
form. The Prize drawings will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawings shall
be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the
actual number of eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes
during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Potential Prize winners will be
required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and
where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt.
Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and
forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the
applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. If a Prize notification is returned as
non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable
Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Prize to an
alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the
applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The
names of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 16,
2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY
10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web
site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a
violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made,
Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such
person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will
result in ineligibility to win a Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be
bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in
all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these
Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of
Use found on the www.theknot.com websites, as applicable, are hereby
incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to
these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that entrant has read and
accepted the applicable above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury
resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or
acceptance and use of a Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries caused
or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or
misuse of a Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes
beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity
or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Prize from all eligible entries
received prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby
voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute
any claim against Sponsor or any of its affiliates, and their respective
officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses,
damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind
arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the
awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize
awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any
prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to
obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim,
punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including
attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages
multiplied or increased.
By accepting a Prize, each winner grants Sponsor permission
to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes
without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). The
Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes,
entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity,
inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the
Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all
decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor,
which in all respects shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE
JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN
THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND
VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for
personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever. Procter and
Gamble Crest is supplying the prize and is not affiliated with XO Group.
SPONSOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
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Community Giveaway Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THESE SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A
PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY
LAW.
TERM:
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”) entry periods are as
follows: each entry period commences at the time Sponsor posts a “Win a Free
Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse” message board post in the “Community”
section of www.theknot.com, as applicable, and ends at the time set forth in the applicable post
(each, a "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). Each Sweepstakes is sponsored
by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor").
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes are open to any legal resident of the 50 United States,
and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Entrants
must be a registered member of www.theknot.com, as applicable, as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the
Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the
Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any
persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of the
Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with the
Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are
ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received
prior to the expiration of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The
Sweepstakes are void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever
prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and
local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry form, entrants agree to
abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations that govern sweepstakes.
PRIZES/VALUE:
One (1) Prize winner per Sweepstakes (selected in separate random drawings
following each Sweepstakes Entry Period) will receive one (1) Free Tuxedo
Rental from Men’s Wearhouse by Sponsor in its sole discretion. The approximate
retail value of each Prize is up to $55.00. Actual retail value may vary.
The Prizes are not transferable or assignable, or redeemable for cash, and
no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to
substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is
not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including,
without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter a Sweepstakes by responding to the applicable “Win a Free
Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse” post on a message board in the “Community”
section of www.theknot,
as applicable, during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Limit one entry
per person/email address per Sweepstakes. Normal internet access and usage
charges imposed by your online carrier apply. Incomplete or late entries will
be disqualified. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the
"authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time
the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder"
refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access
provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for
assigning email addresses.
Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on
the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board
post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable comment box,
etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be
entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have
not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must
not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights
(including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or
privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by
Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and each
of its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in
connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party
rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole
discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may,
in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless
remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of
Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed
void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will
not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer
error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will
not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant
may subsequently be disqualified.
RANDOM DRAWINGS/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:
The potential winners of each Sweepstakes will be selected in separate
random drawings, each occurring on or about the first business day following
the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period, from all eligible entries
received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry
Period. Each winner will be notified via email and/or U.S. mail, using the
contact information provided on the winner's www.theknot.com
membership registration form, as applicable. Each entrant is responsible for
the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration
form. The Prize drawings will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawings shall
be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the
actual number of eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes
during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Potential Prize winners will be
required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and
where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt.
Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and
forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the
applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. If a Prize notification is returned as
non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable
Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Prize to an
alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the
applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The
names of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 16,
2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
Community Giveaway Sweepstakes, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY
10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine
legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal
and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right
to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent
permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win a
Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these
Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters
relating to the Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these Official
Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found
on the www.theknot.com websites, as applicable, are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to
the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. Each entrant
acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the applicable above-referenced
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from
computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use
of a Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries caused or claimed to be
caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of a Prize.
Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or
suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control
of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper
play of the Sweepstakes and award the Prize from all eligible entries received
prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and
irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim
against Sponsor or any of its affiliates, and their respective officers,
directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or
expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from
or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding,
acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein;
and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for,
and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or
consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and
entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
By accepting a Prize, each winner grants Sponsor permission to use his or
her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any
additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). The Sweepstakes is
subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the
winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in
the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and
agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and
interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects
shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY
CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES.
ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS
AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for
personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever. Men’s Wearhouse is not
a sponsor of these sweepstakes; instead, Men’s Wearhouse is supplying the prize
and is not affiliated with XO Group.
SPONSOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Twitter Giveaway Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THESE
SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID
WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
TERM:
Twitter Giveaway Sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”)
entry periods are as follows: each entry period commences at the time Sponsor
tweets a “Win a Free Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse” message on The Knot’s
Twitter account, as applicable, and ends at the time set forth in the
applicable post (each, a "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). Each Sweepstakes
is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
("Sponsor").
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes are open to any legal resident of the 50
United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of
entry. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising
agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective
subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development,
or implementation of the Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities
directly associated with the Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate
families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the
Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. The Sweepstakes are void in Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to
all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry
form, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.
PRIZES/VALUE:
One (1) Prize winner per Sweepstakes (selected in
separate random drawings following each Sweepstakes Entry Period) will receive
one (1) Free Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse by Sponsor in its sole
discretion. The approximate retail value of each Prize is up to $55.00. Actual
retail value may vary.
The Prizes are not transferable or assignable, or
redeemable for cash, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor,
which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or
nature if advertised prize is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible
for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and
regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable
taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter a Sweepstakes by responding to the
applicable “Win a Free Tuxedo Rental from Men’s Wearhouse” tweet via The Knot’s
twitter account, as applicable, during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period.
Limit one entry per person/email address per Sweepstakes. Normal internet
access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. Incomplete or
late entries will be disqualified. An entry will be deemed to have been made by
the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the
time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account
holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet
access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for
assigning email addresses.
Entries must comply with file specifications and
character limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the
applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the
applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries
must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by
entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously
published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any
third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights
of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed
suitable by Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Sponsor and each of its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors,
shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses
arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation
of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified
in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability
specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but
nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole
discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will
be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of
Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission
and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or
submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules,
and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.
RANDOM DRAWINGS/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:
The potential winners of each Sweepstakes will be
selected in separate random drawings, each occurring on or about the first
business day following the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period, from
all eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. Each winner will be notified via email and/or U.S.
mail, using the contact information provided on the winner's www.theknot.com membership registration form, as applicable. Each entrant is responsible
for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration
form. The Prize drawings will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawings shall
be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the
actual number of eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes
during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Potential Prize winners will be
required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and
where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt.
Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and
forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the
applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible
entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable
Sweepstakes Entry Period. If a Prize notification is returned as
non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable
Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Prize to an
alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the
applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The
names of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 16,
2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
Twitter Giveaway Sweepstakes, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY
10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web
site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a
violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made,
Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such
person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will
result in ineligibility to win a Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be
bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in
all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these
Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of
Use found on the www.theknot.com websites, as applicable, are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to
the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. Each entrant
acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the applicable above-referenced
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or
injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries,
or acceptance and use of a Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries
caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use
or misuse of a Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes
beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness,
integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Prize from all
eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby
voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to
institute any claim against Sponsor or any of its affiliates, and their
respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any
losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of
any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1)
the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize
awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any
prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to
obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim,
punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including
attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages
multiplied or increased.
By accepting a Prize, each winner grants Sponsor
permission to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional
purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).
The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the
Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any
ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or
of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by
all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor,
which in all respects shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE
JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN
THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND
VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for
personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever. Men’s Wearhouse is not
a sponsor of these sweepstakes; instead, Men’s Wearhouse is supplying the prize
and is not affiliated with XO Group.
SPONSOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
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Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 7:10 PM
The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
TERM:
The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 24, 2011 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 23, 2011 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (hereinafter referred to as “Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Entrants must be registered members of www.theknot.com as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.
GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:
One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Flip Video camera selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $104. Actual retail value may vary.
The Grand Prize is not transferable or assignable, or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.
HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter the Sweepstakes by (i) accessing The Knot’s local vendor directory at http://wedding.theknot.com/local-wedding-vendors.aspx and (ii) saving any vendor in The Knot’s local vendor directory to entrant’s Planner, before 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time on November 23, 2011. You will receive one entry for each vendor saved and submitted in accordance with these Official Rules. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error.
RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:
The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected, on or about December 1, 2011, in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. The winner will be notified via email and/or U.S. mail on or about December 1, 2011, using the contact information provided on the winner’s TheKnot.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential prize winner will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received. If prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, potential winner will be disqualified and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 15, 2011. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Knot Local Vendor Flip Sweepstakes - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.
CAUTION:
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.
CONDITIONS:
By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found on the www.theknot.com website are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby agrees to Sponsor’s collection and usage of the entrant’s personal information and acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of the Grand Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of the Grand Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Grand Prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.
By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, and/or any of its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of the prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.
Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
By accepting the Grand Prize, the Grand Prize winner grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants shall be deemed to have agreed to have their entry information made available to the Sponsor. The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.
THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
All rights reserved. Official Rules may be copied for personal use only and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever.
SPONSOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.
ADMINISTRATOR:
XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.
Posted Wednesday, October 06, 2010 2:13 PM
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