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OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Contest begins October 1, 2008 and ends November 30, 2008. E-mail entries must be received by 11:59 p.m., E.T., on November 30, 2008. Mail entries must be postmarked on or before November 21, 2008 and received by November 30, 2008. Entries become the property of Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa ("Sponsor") and will not be acknowledged or returned.
ENTRY: Email one (1) recent photo (taken by you) of your child (age 3-8) "Caught in the Act!" such as being sneaky or looking suspicious along with your child's name and age and your name, age, address and daytime telephone number ("Entry Materials") to Caughtintheact@meredith.com or mail your Entry Materials to: "Caught in the Act!" Photo Contest, Parents Promotion Department, 375 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017. Photos must be taken by entrant, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award.
LIMIT: One entry per household. No group entries.
By submitting Entry Materials, you certify that such materials are original and created by you, that you have the necessary rights, permission, and authority to submit such materials, and, if applicable, that you maintain a valid copyright in the materials. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject, disqualify, modify, edit, and revise any entries, subjects, photos, or related materials that are nude, obscene, defamatory, profane, offensive, lewd, pornographic, false, misleading, deceptive, or otherwise inconsistent with its editorial standards, audience expectations, or reputational interests or that Sponsor believes may violate any applicable law or regulation or the rights of any third party. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to verify any element of any entry or related materials and to disqualify any entrant whose participation may subject the contest, Sponsor, or Sponsor's advertisers, clients, or customers to controversy, negative publicity, scorn, or ridicule.
By submitting Entry Materials, entrants authorize Sponsor to use their name, voice, likeness, biographical data, city and state of residence, and Entry Materials in programming or promotional material, worldwide, in perpetuity, or on a winner's list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, at Sponsor's sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation.
ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years of age or older and the parent or legal guardian of a child between the age of 3-8 years, are eligible to enter. Employees of Sponsor, and any other organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion and/or their respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and members of their immediate families or persons residing at the same address are not eligible.
WINNER SELECTION: On or about January 4, 2009, a qualified panel of judges will judge eligible entries on the basis of child's personality and appeal as depicted in the photo (40%) and reflection of "Caught in the Act" theme (60%). One (1) grand prize winner will be selected. In the event of a tie, the winning entry will be the entry among the tied entries with the highest score in reflection of theme criterion. Potential grand prize winner will be notified by phone, e-mail and/or mail and the prize delivered on or about January 16, 2009. Sponsor reserves the right to request additional information from entrants. Decisions of judges are final and binding in all respects.
PRIZING: One (1) grand prize winner will receive a Cannon prize package which includes: one (1) EOS Rebel XSi camera (Black Body) and one (1) EF-S 18-55mm Image Stabilizer lens, total retail value $899.00.
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize (or portions thereof) of equal or greater value if prize (or portions thereof) cannot be awarded as described. Sponsor will determine all elements of prize in its sole discretion. Prize may not be assigned, transferred, changed or redeemed for cash, except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Prize is awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee express or implied. Sponsor disclaims all and any liability for the actual provision, quality or nature of any third party product or service accepted by the grand prize winner. The awarding of any prize is contingent upon full compliance with these Official Rules. Entrants agree to be bound by Official Rules and agree that if grand prize winner fails to provide proof of identity, refuses to provide required affidavit, is found to have violated the Official Rules or otherwise does not meet eligibility criteria, prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner with the next highest score. Entrants understand that Sponsor is not liable for injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation in this promotion and acceptance, possession and use of prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the contest or in the announcement of the prize. Decisions of Sponsor are final and binding in all respects.
PRIVACY: By entering and providing the required entry information, you acknowledge that Sponsor may also send you information, samples or special offers it believes may be of interest to you about its publications or other complementary goods offered by Sponsor. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SHARE YOUR INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS PROMOTION.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Except where prohibited, by participating Contest entrants agree that: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of participant(s) and Sponsors and their agents shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law of any jurisdiction. Entrant agrees that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to this Contest, or awarding of the prizes, shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in the State of New York and entrant hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action. Except where prohibited, by participating in this Contest, entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or awarding of the prizes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with participating in this Contest but in no event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will any participant be permitted to obtain awards for and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
OTHER: Sponsor assumes no responsibility for entries it is unable to process due to network, hardware or other technical failures; or any other reason, or incomplete, damaged, misdirected, illegible or lost e-mail or mail entries. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the web site or otherwise in violation of the rules. Sponsor further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate or modify this promotion if not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, technical corruption, non-authorized human intervention or force majeure. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to select a grand prize winner from among all eligible entries received prior to date of cancellation. The use of automated entry systems or any other conduct that impedes the integrity of the contest is prohibited. In the event of a dispute regarding e-mail entry, entry will be deemed made by the holder of the established e-mail account associated with the entry.
GENERAL: Except where prohibited by law: (i) entry constitutes permission to use entrant's name, hometown, voice, likeness, photographs and any statements regarding this contest for editorial, public relations, promotional and advertising purposes on behalf of Sponsor without compensation; (ii) potential grand prize winner will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Ownership/Liability Release, Publicity Release and Copyright Assignment within ten (10) days of notification or the entry with the next highest score may become an alternate winner. If winner notification is returned as undeliverable, the entry with the next highest score may become an alternate winner. By participating and winning a prize, grand prize winner releases Sponsor, and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and agencies and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability with respect to the prize won and participation in the contest Subject to all U. S. federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Taxes on prize are the sole responsibility of the grand prize winner. Grand prize winner will be issued a 1099 tax form in the amount of the retail value as stated herein. For grand prize winner's name, available after February 15, 2009 send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Winners' List/"Caught in the Act!" Photo Contest, Parents Promotion Department, 375 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017 10th floor. VT residents may omit return postage. |
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