ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bars live.create.contribute. SWEEPSTAKES
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY
A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING
OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES
OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE OF THE AGE OF MAJORITY
IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE.
1. PROMOTION OVERVIEW: "ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bars live.create.contribute Sweepstakes Promotion" ("Promotion") consists of two (2) Grand Prize Sweepstakes: a VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala Event Grand Prize Sweepstakes ("Gala Event Sweepstakes") and a Platinum Pass Grand Prize Sweepstakes that will award a First Prize ("Platinum Pass Sweepstakes"); and ten (10) Monthly Sweepstakes, as described below ("Monthly Sweepstakes"). The first Monthly Sweepstakes starts on 3/13/09 at 12:00:01 A.M. (Eastern Time ("ET") and the last Monthly Sweepstakes ends on 12/31/09 at 11:59:59 P.M., ET. The Gala Event Sweepstakes starts 3/13/09 at 12:00:01 A.M. ET and ends on 7/31/09 at 11:59:59 P.M. ET. The Platinum Pass Sweepstakes starts 3/13/09 at 12:00:01 A.M. ET and ends on 12/31/09 at 11:59:59 P.M., ET. The start and end dates of each of the three Sweepstakes is collectively referred to as the "Promotion Period." Non-winning entries from one Monthly Sweepstakes will not be carried over to another Monthly Sweepstakes; however, entries from the Gala Event Sweepstakes will be carried over to the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes.
2. HOW TO ENTER: (A) Online Entry: Go to www.zoneperfect.com, enter your valid email address, and register by submitting the requested information. Each day that you log onto the website and enter a UPC* code from a ZonePerfect® product, you will receive one entry into the then current Monthly Sweepstakes and one entry into the then current Grand Prize Sweepstakes. Each day during the Promotion Period that you log onto the website, you can receive up to five (5) entries into the current Monthly Sweepstakes and Grand Prize Sweepstakes by entering up to five (5) UPC codes. UPC Codes are available on the outside of all packages of ZonePerfect products or you can receive five (5) complimentary UPC codes, by clicking on the hyperlink "Don’t have a UPC, Click Here." Non-winning entries from one Monthly Sweepstakes will not be carried over to another Monthly Sweepstakes; however, entries from the Gala Event Sweepstakes will be carried over to the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes. (B) Participating Retailer: Enter the Gala Event Sweepstakes and the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes by legibly completing an Official Entry Form available at participating retailers and mailing it in a properly stamped envelope to: ZonePerfect Nutrition Bars live.create.contribute Sweepstakes Entries, 35610 Mound Road, Dept. 252. Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4725. If you are entering the Gala Event Sweepstakes, your entry must be postmarked by 7/31/09 and received by 8/6/09; if you are entering the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes, your entry must be postmarked by 12/31/09 and received by 1/09/10. No mechanically reproduced entries allowed. Each mail-in entry must be mailed in a separate properly stamped outer envelope; (C) Event Entry: Enter the Gala Event Sweepstakes and the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes by legibly completing an Official Entry Form available at ZonePerfect Nutrition Bar events during the Promotion Period and depositing it in the Official Entry Box. As stated above, non-winning entries received in the Sweepstakes will be carried over to the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes Drawing Period |
Start Date (as of 12:00:01 AM ET that day) |
End Date (as of 11:59:59 PM ET that day) |
Random Drawing Date |
Notification Date |
| Gala Sweepstakes | 03/13/09 | 07/31/09 | 08/07/09 | 08/10/09 |
| Platinum Pass Sweepstakes | 03/13/09 | 12/31/09 | 01/10/10 | 01/12/10 |
| Monthly Prize #1 | 03/13/09 | 03/31/09 | 04/01/09 | 04/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #2 | 04/01/09 | 04/30/09 | 05/01/09 | 05/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #3 | 05/01/09 | 05/31/09 | 06/01/09 | 06/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #4 | 06/01/09 | 06/30/09 | 07/01/09 | 07/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #5 | 07/01/09 | 07/31/09 | 08/03/09 | 08/04/09 |
| Monthly Prize #6 | 08/01/09 | 08/31/09 | 09/01/09 | 09/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #7 | 09/01/09 | 09/30/09 | 10/01/09 | 10/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #8 | 10/01/09 | 10/31/09 | 11/02/09 | 11/03/09 |
| Monthly Prize #9 | 11/01/09 | 11/30/09 | 12/01/09 | 12/02/09 |
| Monthly Prize #10 | 12/01/09 | 12/31/09 | 01/05/10 | 01/06/10 |
3. RANDOM DRAWINGS: On or about the dates listed in the Table above, PrizeLogic, LLC ("PrizeLogic"), an independent judging agency administering this Promotion and whose decisions will be final in all matters pertaining to this Promotion, will select one potential Monthly Winner in a random drawing from among all of the eligible entries received in that respective Monthly Sweepstakes. On the dates listed above, PrizeLogic will also select one potential Grand Prize Winner in the Sweepstakes and one potential Grand Prize Winner and one potential First Prize Winner in the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes. The potential winner(s) will be notified by phone or e-mail on or about the dates listed above.
4. PRIZES & ODDS OF WINNING: Gala Grand Prize Sweepstakes Prize: The Grand Prize Winner of the VH1 Sweepstakes will receive a VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2009 Ambassadors Gala Trip ("Gala Trip") for two consisting of round trip coach airfare for two from the major international airport nearest to the Grand Prize Winner’s home to New York City, NY; two tickets to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2009 Ambassadors; 2 days/ 1 night hotel accommodations (one standard room/double occupancy). (ARV: $ 7,665.00) Trip Terms and Conditions: All expenses not specified above, such as meals, beverages, mini-bar, entertainment, telephones, souvenirs, gratuities, ground transportation, insurance, personal or spa services, etc., are solely the Grand Prize Winner’s responsibility. All accommodations and reservations will be as arranged by Sponsor and are subject to advance notice, holiday black-out dates and availability. Gala Trip must be taken on exact dates specified or Trip will be forfeited, without any further responsibility on part of Sponsor, and, time allowing, an alternate potential Grand Prize Winner may be selected. Grand Prize Winner and guest must possess required travel documents and must travel together on same itinerary. Sponsor has no responsibility for lost, stolen, misplaced or mutilated tickets and/or travel documents, baggage, flight delays, or any other occurrences beyond its control. Sponsor has no responsibility for Grand Prize Winner's inability or failure to accept or utilize the Trip as described herein or for the guest’s inability to utilize the Trip. Grand Prize Winner's guest must be 21 years of age or older unless the Grand Prize Winner is the guest’s parent/ legal guardian. The potential Grand Prize Winner will be notified by email, phone and/or mail on or about the dates listed in the Table above and must sign, complete and return a notarized Affidavit of Compliance/Eligibility and Publicity/Liability Release, as allowed by law, and such other documents as may be reasonably requested by Sponsor within the time period stated in the notice of winning or the Grand Prize will be forfeited and, time allowing, an alternate potential Grand Prize Winner will be selected. Grand Prize Winner’s guest must also sign and return a notarized Publicity/Liability Release, as allowed by law, within the stated time period. The Grand Prize Winner will be issued a Form 1099 for tax purposes in the amount of the actual retail value of the Prize and must submit his/her Social Security Number, as required by law. All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Alcoholic beverages will be served at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2009 Ambassadors Gala and the Grand Prize Winner and his/her guest must possess satisfactory photo identification indicating they are at least twenty-one (21) years old in order to be served. Other Trip restrictions may apply. If actual retail value of the Trip is less than the stated Approximate Retail Value, Grand Prize Winner will not receive difference between actual retail value and Total Approximate Retail Value. Federal, state, or local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner. Odds of winning depend on the total number of all eligible entries received in the VH1 Sweepstakes. Platinum Pass Grand Prize Sweepstakes Prizes: Grand Prize: The Grand Prize Winner of the Platinum Pass Grand Prize Sweepstakes will receive a trip for two to South by Southwest in March of 2010 consisting of round trip coach airfare for two from major international airport closest to Grand Prize Winner’s home to Austin, TX; 2 days/ 1 night hotel accommodations (one standard room/double occupancy ; two Platinum Passes to South by Southwest 2010 (ARV: $10,000.00) First Prize: The First Prize Winner will receive a Les Paul Gibson USA Guitar autographed by a VH1 artist (ARV:$6,000.00). Odds of winning a prize in the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes depend on the total number of all eligible entries received in the Platinum Pass Sweepstakes. Monthly Sweepstakes Prize: Each Monthly Sweepstakes Winner will receive a VH1 Save the Music Foundation T-Shirt autographed by a VH1 Save the Music Foundation artist. (ARV: $12 each) Limit: A maximum of one (1) Monthly and one (1) Grand Sweepstakes Prize per person or household address throughout the Promotion Period. Odds of winning a Monthly Sweepstakes depends on the number of eligible entries received in that respective Monthly Sweepstakes. NOTE: Regardless of Prize won, a Prize may not be redeemed for cash; nor is a Prize transferable or substitutable except that Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, substitute a Prize with one of equal or greater value.
5. ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to persons who are legal residents of
the 50 United States or the District of Columbia are of the age of majority in their state of residence. Persons who are officers, directors, or employees (and members of household or their immediate family, i.e. spouse, parent, child, or sibling and their household members) of Sponsor, VH1 Save The Music Foundation, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, franchisees, dealers, distributors, advertising, promotion and web design agencies, including Engauge, MediaVest, MARS Advertising Inc., PrizeLogic LLC, Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment, and other individuals/entities associated with this Promotion are not eligible to enter or win.
6. RELEASE: By acceptance of a Prize, each Winner releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all costs, claims, damages, or any other injury, whether due to negligence or otherwise, to person(s) or property (including, without limitation, death or violation of any personal rights, such as violation of right of publicity/privacy, libel, or slander), due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the Promotion, or arising out of participation in any Promotion-related activity or travel-related activity, or the receipt, use or misuse, of any Trip, travel or activity-related thereto, regardless of whether such activity is hosted by Sponsor or a third party, the officers, directors and employees of Sponsor, Engauge, MediaVest, MARS Advertising Inc., PrizeLogic LLC, Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, dealers, distributors, suppliers, advertising/promotion/web design agencies, and all other individuals or entities involved in the creation, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion (all of the former collectively referred to as "Sponsor & Others").
7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY/INTERNET: Sponsor & Othersare not responsible for illegible, lost, late, incomplete, stolen, misdirected postage due, or undeliverable email or postal mail; or for any computer, telephone, satellite, cable, network, electronic or Internet hardware or software malfunctions, failures, connections, or availability, or garbled, corrupt or jumbled transmissions, service provider/Internet/web site/use net accessibility, availability, or traffic congestion, or any technical error, or unauthorized human intervention, or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of registration information, or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information. Sponsor & Others are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by web site users or any web site users, tampering, hacking, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion and assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, technical error, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to any website(s). Sponsor disclaims all responsibility for any technical, typographical or unintentional human errors. If, for any reason, the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion and/or proceed with the Promotion in a manner deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. IN NO EVENT WILL SPONSOR & OTHERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROMOTION, INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROMOTION OR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY PRIZE.
8. PRIVACY POLICY: Any personally identifiable information collected during an entrant's participation in this Promotion will be collected by Sponsor and used by Sponsor, its affiliates, agents and marketers for purposes of the proper administration and fulfillment of the Promotion as described in these Official Rules and in accordance with Sponsor's Privacy Policies as such is stated at www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en.
9. PUBLICITY RIGHTS: By accepting a Prize, each Winner agrees to allow Sponsor and/or Sponsor's designee the perpetual right to use his/her name, biographical information, photos and/or likeness, and statements for promotion, trade, commercial, advertising and publicity purposes, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, world wide, including but not limited to on the World Wide Web and Internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation except where prohibited.
10. GENERAL: By entering this Promotion, participants agree to abide by these Official
Rules. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a winner based on an email address, the winning entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Sponsor reserves the right, to disqualify any individual found, in its sole opinion, to be tampering with the operation of the Promotion; to be acting in violation of these Official Rules; or to be acting with the intent to disrupt the normal operation of this Promotion. Any use of robotic, automatic, macro, programmed, third party or like methods to participate in the Promotion will void any attempted participation effected by such methods and the disqualification of the individual utilizing the same. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF the PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. The interpretation of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, excluding its conflict of laws provision. Any and all disputes will be resolved individually, without resort to class action, and exclusively by a sole arbitrator in a binding, non-reviewable and non-appealable proceeding conducted in accordance with the Non-Administered Arbitration Rules of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, 575 Lexington Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022, any such proceeding shall be held in Chicago, IL and judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Void in all jurisdictions other than those included above and where prohibited by law.
11. WINNERS LIST: For the names of the Grand and First Prize Winners, send a self-
addressed stamped envelope, available after 1/31/10, to "ZonePerfect live.create.contribute." Winners List, 35610 Mound Road, Dept. 250, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4725. Requests must be received by 2/15/10.
SPONSOR: Abbott Laboratories, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-3500, is the only Sponsor of this Promotion.
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The ZonePerfect Nutrition Bars live.create.contribute Official Rules may not be republished or reprinted without the express prior written consent of Abbott Laboratories.