Champion Windows Ugliest Window Contest
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
SPONSOR:
Champion Window Manufacturing & Supply Co., LLC, 12121 Champion Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (“Sponsor” or “Champion”).
ELIGIBILITY:
By entering, you agree to be bound by these official contest rules (these “Official Rules“). Written copies of these Official Rules are available by mail upon written request to Champion at the address listed below.
This Contest is open to individuals residing in each of the “Participating Locations” set forth below and within an approximate 60 mile radius therefrom. Entrants must be 18 years or older and able to provide Champion with written documentation and verification which substantiates, in Champion’s sole discretion, that (i) he/she either owns or permanently resides in the house featured in the entry form, and (ii) the submitted “ugliest” windows actually belong to the house identified on the entry form and at the same address listed. Champion’s decision(s) over questions regarding eligibility and accuracy shall be final and binding in all respects. In the case of a winning entry in which the entrant is a tenant/renter and not the owner of the featured property, Champion shall require the owner’s written approval before any prizes may be awarded. .One entry per household/address. Employees, officers and directors of Champion Window Manufacturing & Supply Co., LLC, its respective parent, subsidiaries, affiliates and agencies and their immediate families, and any successors and/or assigns of any of the foregoing entities, regardless of where they live and members of their same households, whether related or not, are not eligible to participate or win a prize.
HOW TO ENTER:
Entries may be submitted via the website established by Sponsor for this Contest, www.ugliestwindowcontest.com, or via standard postal mail to Champion Windows, Attn: Ugliest Window Contest, 12121 Champion Way, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Qualified entries must be received by February 28, 2011 and must include (i) a minimum of two photographs of your home’s windows (uploaded if entered online), along with (ii) your name, address, phone number and e-mail address…
PRIZES:
A total of one winner will be selected from the qualified entries received by the Sponsor per Participating Location. Each winner will receive eight custom manufactured Champion windows, including Installation and removal of his/her old windows. Winner will receive all standard Champion warranties with their windows.
Total Estimated Retail Value (ERV) of each Prize: $8,000
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS*:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Akron, Ohio
*Each of the aforementioned locations and the surrounding area within an approximate 60 mile radius, a “Participating Location”.
CONTEST:
Each Participating Location will run its own independent contest. There will be six contests running simultaneously. Although winners will be selected by authorized representatives of Champion in each of the Participating Locations, Champion will carry out and oversee the administrative duties associated with the Contest. Qualified entries will be categorized on a Participating Location by location basis, as determined by Champion upon receipt of each entry.
Winners will be determined in the following manner:
(i) All qualified entries must be submitted between January 31. 2011 and February 28th, 2011 (the “Submission Period”). During the Submission Period, the public will be given an opportunity to review all of the submissions at www.ugliestdiwindowcontest.com and vote once daily (per email address) on the ugliest window(s) in each of the Participating Locations.
(ii) On March 1, 2011, the 15 entries which received the most votes, plus 5 internally selected entries, will be posted online for the final voting rounds. Thereafter, the final voting rounds shall commence based on the following voting schedule, with the final winners within each of the Participating Locations to be announced on April 5th. The public will be invited to vote during each such round.
March 8 – the top 15 posted
March 15 – the top 10 posted
March 22 – the top 5 posted
March 29 – the top 2 posted
April 5 – Winner determined
The foregoing notwithstanding, Sponsor expressly reserves the right to select one or more winners throughout the Participating Locations in the event Sponsor disagrees with the public selections, and all decisions of Sponsor shall be final and binding upon all of the available entrants.
The odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Submission Period.
AWARDING OF PRIZE:
On or before April 12th, 2011, each winner will be notified by a representative of the Sponsor with either/both a telephone call and/or an email to those listed on the entry form. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Rules, the winner will also be provided information on how to collect his/her prize.
TAXES:
The winner will be solely responsible for any taxes on winning the prize. Prizes may not be assigned or transferred. No cash redemption. No prize substitution, except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Any person winning over $600 in prizes will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor. Persons who violate any term of these Official Rules, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtain prize winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. Unsportsmanlike, illegal, disruptive, annoying, harassing or threatening behavior is prohibited. The Sponsor will interpret these Official Rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules or the Contest, and the Sponsor’s decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Contest is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of the Sponsor, the Sponsor will select the prize winner from among the remaining uncorrupted entrants, or to make such other decisions regarding the outcome as the Sponsor deems appropriate. All decisions will be made by the Sponsor and are final. By entering the Contest and/or voting for your “ugliest” window, you consent to Champion contacting you via email and notifying you about new promotions, products and offers. You may opt out any time by sending an email to Champion. The Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who violates these Official Rules or applicable law, tampers with the entry process or the operation of the Contest, engages in any conduct detrimental to Sponsor, the Contest or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion), to lock out any individual whose eligibility is in question. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK FROM ANY SUCH PERSON DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE SPONSORS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winner’s name(s), voice and likeness and home in before and after photos, testimonials and installation process for advertising, trade purposes and promotional use, in any and all media now known or hereinafter invented without further compensation, except where prohibited or as restricted by law worldwide and in perpetuity. By entering, entrant agrees that Champion (including its divisions and affiliated companies), or any of its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, sales representatives, and their promotional and advertising agencies, and all respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and shall be released and held harmless by the winner(s) for any damage, loss, death, or liability to person or property, due in whole or part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of prize or participation in this sweepstakes. Management reserves the right to change, modify or cancel the contest at anytime. This contest is governed by U.S. law and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any entrant in connection with this Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof. Entrant agrees and acknowledges the sole venue to adjudicate any claims related to this Contest shall take place in the State of Ohio, County of Hamilton. Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this sweepstakes, but in no event attorney’s fees.
QUESTIONS:
Any and all questions regarding the Contest or these Official Rules should be directed to: Questions should be directed to the Champion Marketing Manager at 12121 Champion Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 513-346-4600.