Official
Drum Corps Planet Contest #0606A RulesPrizes and Odds
Sponsor shall
award the winner, as determined above, two (2) SUPER PREMIUM admission tickets
to the 2006 Drum Corps International World Championships (Quarter-Finals,
Semi-Finals, and Finals competitions) to be held in Madison, Wisconsin on August
10th thru 12th, 2006. Sponsor's sole responsibility is to
provide tickets that entitle the winner to admission to the aforementioned
events, subject to the terms and conditions associated with the award tickets by
the show sponsor. Winner is solely responsible for any and all expenses
associated with their attendance at the event, including but not limited to
transportation, accommodations and meals. Any taxes on the prize or expenses
not listed herein are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes may be
subject to U.S. withholding taxes and non-US winners (if any) may be required to
complete an IRS W8-BEN. Any expenses incurred by winner not explicitly listed
herein, including any applicable tax on a prize, are the sole responsibility of
the winner. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. No substitution, transfer, or
assignment of any prize awarded is permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the
right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event an offered
prize is unavailable. If the winner cannot or will not accept a prize, then
prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Odds of winning may
vary depending on the number and quality of eligible entries received.
Winner Notification and Acceptance
The Winner will be notified by telephone and/or Email sent to the EMail
Address provided with the winning entry no later than June 12, 2006. Return of
prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and an
alternate winner may be selected. The Winner may waive his or her right to
receive prizes. Prizes are non-assignable and non-transferable. No
substitutions shall be allowed, however Sponsor reserves the right to substitute
prizes of equal or greater value. The Winner is solely responsible for reporting
and payment of any taxes on prizes. The Winner may be required to provide
additional identification (including photo identification) establishing their
legal identity and complete an affidavit of eligibility, a waiver of liability,
and publicity release (except where prohibited by law), which must be returned
within ten (10) days of date of postmark. Failure to sign and return the
affidavit, waiver or release within ten (10) days, or to comply with any term or
condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner's disqualification,
the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize
to an alternate winner. The Winner expressly agrees that his or name may be
posted on the DrumCorpsPlanet.com website, and that no additional compensation
or consideration shall be due in connection therewith.
Participation
By participating, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the
decisions of the judge(s). In consideration of Entrants' participation, Sponsor
shall own all rights, including all copyright rights in and to the
materials submitted by all Entrants, and Sponsor may use, publish, reproduce,
distribute and perform all materials submitted by Entrants in this Contest in
any media and manner throughout the world without further compensation.
All entries must have been created solely by the Entrant and the Entrant
expressly represents that he or she shall possess an unrestricted right to
submit it in this Contest. Any entry that defames, or invades publicity rights
or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringes upon any
person’s personal or proprietary rights shall be disqualified. Entries not
complying with all rules are subject to disqualification. Sponsor reserves the
right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect
of this contest as solely determined by Sponsor.
Interpretation
All issues
and questions concerning the interpretation and enforceability of these Official
Rules, or the rights and obligations of any Entrant and Sponsor, shall be
governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules
or provisions (whether of California, or any other jurisdiction) that would
cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than California. The
invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect
the validity or enforceability of any other provision. If any such provision is
determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be
construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable
provision was not contained therein.
General Release and Limitations of Liability
By entering the Contest, participants agree to release and hold harmless
DrumCorpsPlanet.com, DCP Partners, LLC, any other promotional sponsors, and each
of their respective affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees,
representatives, partners and agents from any liability whatsoever for any
claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in
connection with the Contest, the use of any entry or materials submitted, or
with the acceptance, possession or use of any prize (including, without
limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages related to personal
injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction of property, rights of publicity
or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light).
Sponsor
The Drum Corps Planet Trivia Contest #0606A is sponsored by DCP
Partners, LLC, whose decisions regarding the selection of winners and all other
aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will
not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in
these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Contest. If you have
any questions regarding this Contest, please contact DrumCorpsPlanet.com at
office@drumcorpsplanet.com.