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Additional Rules for the “BIG GAME GIVEAWAY” – NewsChannel 7 and Furniture and Appliancemart
No purchase necessary. One valid entry per contestant.
You must be 13 years of age or older at time of entry to be eligible for this contest. This contest is void where prohibited by law.
Winners will be notified by email. If a winner is unreachable after seven (7) days, or if that winner is unavailable for prize fulfillment, an alternate winner will be selected. If WSAW-TV cannot find an eligible winner for the prize, that prize will not be awarded.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Automated voting of any kind is not allowed. Detection of said automated voting will lead to votes being voided.
Only one registered account per voter. If multiple accounts are detected for a single voter, they will be disabled and votes disqualified.
WSAW-TV reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value.
WSAW-TV reserves the right to restrict the local winners to only persons whose primary residence is within a 60 mile radius of the affiliate's' office.
Employees of WSAW-TV, its respective parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising sponsors and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of each are not eligible.
Contest entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the contest commissioners, which are final on all matters pertaining to the contest.
Entrants further grant to WSAW-TV the right to use and publish their proper name and state online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest.
WSAW-TV reserves the right to use any and all information related to the Contest, including information on contestants obtained through the contest, for marketing purposes or any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.
The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright, UPICKEM, and/or WSAW-TV. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
Each qualifier and the main prize winner, by acceptance of the prize, agrees to release all Sponsors, and their parent and subsidiary companies, their officers, directors, employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, and advertising agencies from all liability, claims, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership, or use of the prize.
UPICKEM and WSAW-TV are not responsible for Internet crashes or slowdowns caused by network congestion, viruses, sabotage, satellite failures, phone line failures, electrical outages, natural disasters or acts of man or God.
All results posted are unofficial until winners respond to e-mail notification.
The BIG GAME GIVEAWAY winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes and will be required to complete an IRS form W-9. Sponsor reserves the right to withhold prizes until completed form W-9 is received.
This contest is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that a contestant is using the contest for gambling purposes they will be disqualified and reported to authorities.
WSAW-TV reserves the right to change the rules at any time.
This contest is officially sponsored by WSAW-TV.
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
1.PROMOTION DATES
a.The BIG GAME GIVEAWAY will begin on Monday January 23, 2012 at 3pm CT and end on Thursday February 2, 2012 by 6:30pm CT. The entry part of the contest to become a daily qualifier, and thus a chance to win the BIG GAME GIVEAWAY, ends with the keyword entry shutoff date at time of 12pm CT on Monday January 30, 2012
2.ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS
a.The Promotion is open to all legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (except NY and FL) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and whose primary residence is within 75 miles of WSAW’s primary office AND in the coverage area of the Wausau/Rhinelander Television Market, as determined Nielson Media Research.
Employees of WSAW (the “Station”), its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities, its advertising agencies, participating sponsors/promotional partners, other broadcasting stations in the Wausau/Rhinelander metropolitan area, and the members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings or children) or households (whether related or not) are ineligible to participate or win. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void outside the United States, in NY and FL, as applicable, and where prohibited.
b.One valid entry per contest. Only one registered account per voter. If multiple accounts are detected for a single voter, they will be disabled and the entry disqualified.
c.Entrants are required to provide truthful information and the Station will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent. The Station will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and will also delete any entry as required by law.
3.ENTRY
a.To participate in the Promotion, you may enter via the following method:
VIA INTERNET – Follow the links on www.wsaw.com and follow the instructions to enter and submit your first name and last name, complete address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, date of birth, and a valid email address in the online entry form. Internet entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the email address by an internet access provider, online service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning the email address or the domain associated with the submitted email address. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Entries submitted will not be acknowledged or returned. Only one registered account per entry. If multiple accounts are detected for a single voter, they will be disabled and votes disqualified. Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by Station. The contest/sweepstakes administrator’s computer is the official time keeping device for the Promotion. For purpose of this Promotion, a “Day” shall begin at 12:00:00 a.m. CT and shall end at 11:59:59 p.m. CT.
b.For internet entry, only one entry per person and one entry per email address are permitted. This is an online entry contest only.
c. Viewers and participants will need to watch NewsChannel 7 at 6pm or 10pm, from Monday January 23, 2012 until Sunday January January 29, 2012 for the keyword during the newscasts. In the unlikely event that CBS News or Sports prohibits and covers up all of the 6pm (or Sunday 5:30pm NewsCast), the keyword will be show at 10pm that night. There are 7 keywords, and there will be 7 qualifiers that will be eligible to win the BIG GAME GIVEAWAY. Qualifiers are STRONGLY encouraged to be available during the random drawing of the BIG GAME GIVEAWAY during the 6pm newscast on NewsChannel 7 on Thursday February 2, 2012 and at the Furniture and Appliancemart Store in Wausau, WI. Store is located at 1820 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
4.PRIZES
a.
There is one grand prize that one of the daily qualifiers will win.
An entertainment package from Furniture and Appliancemart consisting of:
One 73" Mitsubishi HDTV (model WD73640) MSRP: $1999.00
One 5.1 Onkyo Surround Sound System (model HT-S5400) MSRP: $599.00
One Big Green Egg Grill (model ALHD) MSRP: $799.00
Two Lane Leather Recliners (model 11959/141/21/5919/21) MSRP: $1598.00 ($799.00 each)
In addition, Trig's is giving away:
One $500 Gift Certificate
b.There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station and Furniture and Appliancemart may, at their sole discretion, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Other restrictions may apply.
5.WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
a.Decisions of Station management with respect to the Promotion are final.
b.Winner will be selected during the 6pm NewsCast on NewsChannel 7 on Thursday February 2, 2012. All 7 qualifiers will have their name in an envelope, and one of the seven envelopes will be randomly selected. Qualifiers are strongly encouraged to be present during the drawing and at the Furniture and Appliancemart Store in Wausau, WI and located at 1820 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
c.Odds of becoming a qualifier depend on the number of eligible entries received. Automated voting of any kind is not allowed. Odds of winning the grand prize for a daily qualifier, will be 1 in 7
d. Daily qualifiers will be notified by email. IF a qualifier or winner is unreachable after (7) days, or if that winner is unavailable for prize fulfillment, an alternate winner will be selected. If WSAW cannot find an eligible winner for the prize, that prize will not be awarded. Winners (or their parents or legal guardians if under the age of majority) must execute and return any required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release within ten (10) days of notification attempt or winner will be disqualified and the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be chosen at random. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to complete, sign and return the required affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period, or if a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and will forfeit the prize.
e.Unless otherwise specified in the prize notification, all prizes or prize certificates may be picked up at the office of the Station at the address below. The winner will forfeit any prize or prize certificate not claimed within thirty (30) days of winning. Prize or prize certificates will not be mailed to the winner without the winner’s prior written consent in which the winner shall agree to assume its risk of loss. The Station, its sponsor, or promotional partner(s) are not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize or prize certificate.
6.CONDITIONS
a.Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winners. Winners will be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 or the equivalent including the winner’s full Social Security Number for receipt of any prize valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Station in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more. Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the prize.
b.Participating in the Promotion and acceptance of prize constitutes winner’s and guest’s (where applicable) permission for the Station or its agents to photograph, film and record each winner, and to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, voice, biographical information and/or any statements made by him/her regarding the Promotion or its sponsors for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion without additional financial or other compensation, and, where legal, to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize.
c.Prior to awarding any prize or prize certificate, and depending on the nature of the prize and eligibility requirements of the Promotion, the Station in its sole discretion will require verification of Promotion winner’s identification by a showing of valid government-issued photo identification. By participating and/or accepting a prize, entrants, winners and guests (if applicable) agree to release and hold harmless the Station, its sponsor(s) and promotional partner(s), its advertising and promotion agencies, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns of each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”) harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize or participation in the Promotion. The Station will also require eligible Promotion winners and their guests or travel companions, if any (as well as each of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), if winners, guests or travel companions are under the age of majority in their state of residence), to sign a liability release confirming such consent.
d.The Station, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person (and all of their entries) from this Promotion if he or she tampers with the entry process, the operation of the Promotion, or the operation of the Station’s web channel or is otherwise in violation of the rules. The Station further reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Promotion, or any part of it, if it is not capable of completion as planned or if any fraud, technical failures or any factor beyond the Station’s control, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion as determined by the Station in is sole discretion. Any attempt by an entrant or any person to deliberately damage any station web channel or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Station reserves the right to seek full prosecution and/or damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of this provision. If due to circumstances beyond the control of the Station, any competition or prize-related event or travel is delayed, rescheduled, postponed or cancelled, the Station reserves the right, but not the obligation, to modify, terminate, suspend or cancel the Promotion and shall not be required to award a substitute prize.
e.The Released Parties are not responsible for (i) typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Promotion, or in the announcement of a prize; (ii) entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties, malfunctions, disconnections, other technological failures, telephone service outages, delays, dropped calls, or busy signals, or any other difficulties that may prevent an individual from sending or receiving a text message; or (iii) lost, stolen, mangled, misdirected, postage due, illegible, incomplete, incorrect, or late entries. Further, the Released Parties are not responsible if any part of a Promotion prize that cannot be awarded due to acts of god, acts of war, natural disasters, weather, acts of terrorism or other factors beyond the Station’s control.
f.To obtain a copy of the Official Rules or a list of winners following completion of the Promotion (please specify which), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope specifying “Official Rules” or “Winner List” to BIG GAME GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES, WSAW-TV, 1114 Grand Ave., Wausau, WI, 54403. A copy of the Official Rules and a list of winners (when complete) are also available during regular business hours at the main studio of WSAW-TV, 1114 Grand Ave., Wausau, WI, 54403. All such requests must be received within thirty (30) days following completion of the Promotion.
7.TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT & PRIVACY POLICY
a.By use of this web channel and by entering this Promotion, you agree to the Station’s Terms of Use Agreement and to the use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy located at: www.wsaw.com.
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