The “Michael Jackson Off The Wall Exclusive Screening Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes” Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
The “Michael Jackson Off The Wall Exclusive Screening Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes” (the “Sweepstakes”) may only be entered in or from the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia (excluding territories or possessions) (“Sweepstakes Territory”). Entries originating from any other jurisdiction are not eligible. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you do not reside within the Sweepstakes Territory.
1. Eligibility.
Participation in the Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the Sweepstakes Territory who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older as of January 24, 2016. Void outside of the Sweepstakes Territory and where prohibited, including, but not limited to, where restricted by law. Employees, officers and directors of Sony Music Entertainment (“Sponsor) and any of its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, dealers, advertising and promotion agencies, prize suppliers, manufacturers or distributors of Sweepstakes materials (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”) and their respective immediate families (parents, children, siblings, spouse) or members of the same household (whether related or not) of such employees, officers, directors are not eligible to enter.
2. Sweepstakes Period.
The Sweepstakes will begin at 10:00:01 a.m. ET on January 24, 2016 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on January 25, 2016 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
3. How To Enter.
To enter the Sweepstakes, navigate to https://mjotw2016.splashthat.com during the Sweepstakes Period and fill in the entry form by providing the information requested, including your full name and email address.
One (1) entry per person; If multiple entries are received by the same entrant, only the first entry submitted by that entrant will qualify for entry into the Sweepstakes; subsequent entries submitted by that entrant shall be disqualified. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, stolen, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected, technically corrupted or garbled entries, which will be disqualified. Only fully completed entry forms are eligible. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
4. Prize.
Two Hundred Twenty (220) Grand Prize Winners (each, a “Winner”, collectively, the “Winners”) will each receive one (1) ticket to attend a screening of the documentary entitled “Off The Wall” scheduled to take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY on February 1, 2016 (the “Event”).
Entrants acknowledge and agree that travel and transportation to and from the Event city and venue are NOT included in the Prize and will NOT be provided. Entrants further acknowledge that each ticket awarded admits one (1) person only and that Winners will NOT be authorized to bring a guest to the Event. Only one (1) ticket will be awarded to each Winner.
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of all prizes combined (collectively, the “Prize”) is Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200.00). The ARV of the Prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the Prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Prize is non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions provided that the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize in whole or in part for a prize of equal or greater value in the event that any component of the Prize is unavailable for any reason. Prize may not be sold, bartered or transferred. Prize does not include any additional expenses, including, but not limited to incidentals, meals, telephone charges, travel insurance, souvenirs, transportation, federal, state and local sales or other taxes and surcharges which are the responsibility of each Winner.
All Winners must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of January 24, 2016 and will be required to sign, have notarized and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release within one (1) calendar day of Prize notification to be awarded the Prize. If any Winner rejects his/her prize or in the event of noncompliance with these Sweepstakes Official Rules and requirements, such Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected from all remaining eligible entries. Upon any prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Sponsor does not accept any responsibility for the delivery of the prize and/or the mail service.
5. Random Drawing/Odds.
The Winners will be selected in a series of random drawings from all eligible entries received, beginning on or around January 25, 2016. The drawings will take place at the executive offices of Legacy Recordings, 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The Winners will be notified by email and if a Winner cannot be contacted within one (1) calendar day of first notification attempt, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected from all remaining eligible entries. Upon any Prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.
6. Conditions.
All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winners. Participation in this Sweepstakes and acceptance of the Prize constitutes each Winner’s permission for Sponsor to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information and/or any statements made by Winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By participating and/or accepting the Prize, entrants and Winners agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Sweepstakes Entities, and their respective advertising and promotion agencies, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors (“Released Parties”), from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Sweepstakes, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of the Prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. Released Parties are not responsible if the Sweepstakes cannot take place or if any Prize cannot be awarded including, but not limited to due to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism. Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules or attempt to interfere with this Sweep-stakes in any way shall be disqualified. There is no purchase or sales presentation required to participate. A purchase does not increase odds of winning.
7. Additional Terms.
In the case of dispute as to the identity of any entrant, entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational, institution, etc.) responsible for assigning email addresses or the domain associated with the submitted email address. Any potential Winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such Winner is the authorized ac-count holder of the email address associated with the winning entry. Any other attempted form of entry is prohibited; no automatic, programmed, robotic or similar means of entry are permitted. Re-leased Parties are not responsible for technical, hardware, software, telephone or other communications malfunctions, errors or failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, web site, Internet, or ISP availability, unauthorized human intervention, traffic congestion, incomplete or in-accurate capture of entry information (regardless of cause) or failed, incomplete, garbled, jumbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit one’s ability to enter the Sweepstakes, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Sweepstakes should it determine, in its sole discretion, that a virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweep-stakes. In such case, Sponsor will select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds, in their sole discretion, to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or web site. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a Prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants or Sponsor’s representatives. Sponsor reserves the right not to award any or all Prizes, or to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Sweepstakes without liability in the event an insufficient number of eligible entries are received.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
8. Use of Data.
Sponsor may collect personal data about entrants in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review the Sony Music Entertainment privacy policy at www.sonymusic.com/privacypolicy.html. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy.
9. Issues of Law.
All federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL EXCLUSIVELY GOVERN THIS SWEEPSTAKES WITHOUT REGARDS TO CONFLICT OF LAW RULES. EACH ENTRANT WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THOSE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. EACH ENTRANT EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO HAVE ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING HEARD BEFORE A JURY.
10. List of Winners.
To obtain a list of Winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope addressed by April 1, 2016 to: Legacy Recordings, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, Attention: “Michael Jackson Off The Wall Exclusive Screening Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes Winners’ List”.
11. Official Rules.
To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by March 15, 2016 to: Legacy Recordings, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, Attention: “Michael Jackson Off The Wall Exclusive Screening Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes Official Rules”.
12. Sponsor.
Sponsor is Sony Music Entertainment, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.