VH1's The Flavor of Love "Get Clocked" Sweepstakes Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ENTRY IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES. MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO ENTER.
VH1’s The Flavor of Love "Get Clocked" Sweepstakes will start on or around 12:00 noon (ET) January 29, 2006 ending at or around 12:00 noon (ET) March 1, 2006. (the "Sweepstakes Period"). To enter: A) Online Method of Entry: Participants can log on to vh1.com/mobile, a website owned and controlled by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc ("MTVN") during the Sweepstakes Period and sign up to receive VH1’s VIP alerts. Participants must completely fill out the required fields on the VIP entry sign up page including electronically acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of MTVN’s Privacy Policy and Term of Use, and submit as instructed in order to be entered into Sweepstakes. Incomplete or inaccurate entry forms are void (collectively known as the "Online Entries"), OR B) Wireless Method of Entry: Using their mobile phones, participants can text "VH1" to 22422. Participants will receive a confirmation message for entry into the Sweepstakes (collectively known as the "Wireless Entries"), OR C) Mail-In Method of Entry: Participants can send a "3x5" postcard with their name, address, phone number(s) and date of birth to: "VH1’s The Flavor of Love "Get Clocked" Sweepstakes", Attn: MTVN Wireless Division , 1515 Broadway, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10036. One entry per each postcard completed as set forth herein and postmarked by 11:59 PM (EST) on February 24, 2006 and received by 5:00PM (EST) on February 27, 2006 (collectively known as the "Mail-In Entries"). All Mail-In Entries must be hand-printed. Illegible, incomplete, photocopied, printed by machine or otherwise mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. Incomplete or inaccurate entries are void. The Online Entries, Wireless Entries, and Mail-in Entries submitted in accordance with these Official Rules shall be collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Eligible Entries". There will be one Grand Prize Winner (the "Grand Prize Winner") selected from all of the eligible entries received. By entering, participants acknowledge compliance with these official rules including all eligibility requirements. MTV Networks ("MTVN") and its affiliates, subsidiaries, respective directors, officers, employees and agents are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to participants or to any other person’s computer or wireless device related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in this Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of MTVN which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or for any reason MTVN deems it necessary, MTVN reserves the right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, notice will be posted on www.vh1.com. Entries that have been tampered with or altered are void. In the event of a dispute over who submitted the winning entry, the holder of the winning email account will be declared the winner. An "authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to a telephone number, pager number or email address by a telephone company, wireless service provider, Internet access provider, Internet service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational, government, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning telephone numbers, pager numbers, wireless phone numbers, email addresses, for the telephone exchange associated with the submitted telephone or pager number or the domain associated with the submitted telephone, pager number or email address, as applicable.
Prizing: One Grand Prize Winner will receive the following:
• One (1) Autographed Flava Flav Clock Necklace
THE ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE OF THE GRAND PRIZE IS $100.00________
The tentative date for all prize fulfillment is by April 30, 2006, and this date is subject to change at MTVN’s sole discretion. The total maximum approximate retail value of this Sweepstakes is $100.00. The actual retail value of this Sweepstakes on current market conditions at time of prize fulfillment. MTVN reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize(s) of comparable value. Some restrictions may apply.
ODDS OF WINNING WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED.
By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these rules and by the decisions of MTVN which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
The Grand Prize Winner will be chosen at random, from among all of the eligible entries received by MTVN’s on or around, March 21, 2006. The Grand Prize Winner will be contacted by telephone or via text message on mobile phone. If potential winner is unreachable after three phone calls attempts within a period of one business day (no messages will be left on answering machines), or does not confirm receipt of winner notification text message within a period of one business day, or is found to be ineligible, or if he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, or if his/her prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected from among all remaining eligible entries received.
The specifics of all elements of any prize in the Sweepstakes shall be solely determined by MTVN. Some restrictions may apply. No substitution, transfer of any prize (or any part of a prize package) permitted, except by MTVN due to prize unavailability at time of award in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. Arrangements for the fulfillment of prizes will be made by MTVN. The potential Grand Prize Winner must sign (a) an affidavit of eligibility and release of MTVN, Viacom International Inc. ("Viacom"), and any other sponsors from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury and/or damage, theft, or loss suffered in connection with this promotion or the use or acceptance of the prize or any portion thereof to be eligible for the prizes; and (b) where permitted, a promotional release granting the right to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation; entry into this Sweepstakes constitutes potential Grand Prize Winner agreement to sign such release (s). The potential Grand Prize Winner must also complete all legal documents and return them to MTVN within three (3) working days after receipt of such documents. Noncompliance will result in disqualification of the potential Grand Prize Winner and an alternate winner, if necessary, will be selected randomly from the remaining eligible entries.
The receipt by any winner of any of the prize components of this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state and local rules and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT MTVN’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF VH1’s FLAVOR OF LOVE "GET CLOCKED" SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED. By entering this Sweepstakes entrants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity with Rules and Laws, and that Sweepstakes Sponsors shall have no responsibility or liability (including, but not limited to, liability for any property loss, damage, personal injury or death) in connection with: participation in this Sweepstakes: human error; incorrect or inaccurate transcription of Entry Information; acceptance/possession and/or use/misuse of the prize awarded herein; traveling to, preparing for or participating in any prize related activity; any technical malfunctions of the telephone network, computer online system, computer dating mechanism, computer equipment, software, internet service provider; interruption or inability to access Sweepstakes or any Web Site or online service via the internet due to hardware or software compatibility problems; any damage to entrants (or any third person’s) computer and/or any lost/delayed data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, defects or any other errors or malfunctions, even if caused by the negligence of one of the Sweepstakes. Entrants further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Sweepstakes, to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against the Sweepstakes, and hereby acknowledge that said Sweepstakes have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize.
The value of the prize(s) may be taxable as income. Upon receipt of any prize, the winner is required to comply with and is solely responsible for any and all applicable federal, state and local tax that becomes due with respect to the prize(s).
Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Grand Prize Winner is subject to proving eligibility, including verification of social security number. If Grand Prize Winner cannot furnish verifiable and valid proof of age within 48 hours after being notified of winning, an alternate winner may be chosen from among all remaining eligible entries received, in MTVN’s sole discretion. Sweepstakes not open to employees and their immediate families of MTVN, Viacom, and any other sponsors, their affiliated companies and subsidiaries as well as any person who has won an MTVN national contest or Sweepstakes in the 2005 calendar year. Winner is subject to proving eligibility. VOID IN ALASKA AND HAWAII AND WHEREVER PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. All entries become the property of MTVN. Winner must possess a valid driver’s license at time of prize fulfillment. Additional restrictions may apply.
All interpretations of the rules and decisions by MTVN are final. MTVN reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the game or website; to be acting in violation of the Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, MTVN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSY REGARDING THE CONTEST AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE CONTEST. EACH ENTRANT WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THOSE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.
For a copy of the winner list and/or additional copy of these rules, send a SASE to: "VH1’s Flavor of Love "Get Clocked" Sweepstakes", Attn: MTVN Wireless Division, 1515 Broadway, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10036 no later than April 6, 2006. Vermont residents may omit return postage if requesting a set of Official Rules.
Winner agrees that MTVN, Viacom, and their subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and employees, officers, directors and shareholders shall have no liability in connection with acceptance or use of any of the prizes awarded herein.
This Sweepstakes is sponsored by MTV Networks, a corporation with address at 1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036.