VISIT FLORIDA® Show Off Your Sunshine Contest
OFFICIAL CONTEST ENTRY RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The VISIT FLORIDA Show Off Your Sunshine Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 25 years of age and older. The Contest begins at 9 a.m. EST, on July 1, 2009 and ends at 12:00 p.m. EST, on August 14, 2009.
HOW TO ENTER:
Visit the “;Show Off Your Sunshine Contest” section of
www.VISITFLORIDA.com between 9 a.m. EST, on July 1, 2009 and 12:00 p.m. EST, on August 14, 2009. Each entrant will be required to upload an original photo showing a Florida vacation experience and complete the Official Registration Form by following the instructions provided on the website. No other methods of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) entry per person. Entries are limited to individuals only; commercial enterprises and business entities are not eligible. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry of information by participants; lost entries or transmissions, interrupted or unavailable network, server, or other connections; scrambled transmissions or other errors or problems of any kind whether mechanical, human, or electronic, technical malfunctions or the computer hardware, software, or any combination thereof; or problems associated with any virus or any other damage caused to participants’ systems. Incomplete entries will be voided. All entries and submitted content become the property of VISIT FLORIDA, will not be returned, and may be used in advertising and publicity without compensation. By entering, Entrant agrees that if he or she is selected as the winner of the vacation package prize (see Prizes), Entrant grants Sponsor and/or its affiliates, agents, and licensees permission to film and/or photograph Entrant and/or guests during use of Prize, at a time and place to be mutually agreed upon by Entrant and Sponsor, and grants Sponsor the unconditional and perpetual right and permission to reproduce, encode, store, copy, transmit, publish, post, broadcast, display, publicly perform, adapt, exhibit and/or otherwise use or reuse (without limitation as to when or to the number of times used) such film, video, and/or photograph without compensation and limitation (see Conditions of Entry).
JUDGING:
Eligible entries will be judged by visitors to the
www.VISITFLORIDA.com, Show Off Your Sunshine contest site beginning 9 a.m. EST, on August 19, 2009 and ending 12:00 p.m. EST, on September 30, 2009. Each photograph will be treated as a single work and will be judged as a whole. Voting will be limited to one vote per person, per email address, per day during the entire Voting Period. The entry with the most consumer votes will win the vacation pack prize (see Prizes).
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
As conditions of entry into this Contest, and by uploading and entering a Submission, Entrant warrants and represents that the Submission (a) is original and has been legally created by the Entrant, (b) does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights or any other legal or moral rights of any third party; (c) has not been entered in or won previous Contest or awards; and (d) has not been published or distributed previously in any media. Entrant represents that he/she owns all rights to his/her Submission, including, without limitation, the copyrights in the recording and the performance contained therein. Entrant further represents and warrants that the Entrant has obtained permission from each person whose name, image or likeness is included in the Submission, and that such person(s) have granted Entrant all necessary rights to use the person's Likeness as described in these rules, and that Entrant can make written copies of such permissions available to the Sponsor (VISIT FLORIDA) upon request. If the Likeness of a minor is included, such grant of rights must include written permission from the minor's parent or legal guardian authorizing the use of the minor's likeness on behalf of the minor. By uploading a Submission, Entrant irrevocably grants Sponsor and its affiliates, legal representatives, assigns, agents and licensees, the unconditional and perpetual right and permission to reproduce, encode, store, copy, transmit, publish, post, broadcast, display, publicly perform, adapt, exhibit and/or otherwise use or reuse (without limitation as to when or to the number of times used), the Entrant's Submission, including, but not limited to, the recording and the performances contained therein (in each case, as submitted or as edited/modified in any way by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion), as well as to use Entrant's name, likeness, photograph (collectively, “Likeness”), and/or statements regarding his/her participation in this Contest (with or without using the Entrant's name) in any and all media without limitation as to time or territory, and without additional compensation or approval from the Entrant or any other party. Entrant waives intellectual property rights, privacy/publicity rights or other legal or moral rights that might preclude the Sponsor's use of the submission, and agrees not to sue or assert any claim against the Sponsor for the use of the Submission or Entrant's Likeness or statements. Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold Sponsor, its agencies and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders or other partners, and any of their employees (collectively, the "Indemnities"), harmless from any and all claims, damages, expenses, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liabilities (including settlements), brought or asserted by any third party against any of the Indemnities due to or arising out of the Entrant's Submission, or the Entrant's conduct in creating a Submission or otherwise in connection with this Contest, including but not limited to claims for trademark infringement, copyright infringement; violation of an individuals right of publicity or right of privacy; or defamation. Entrant further agrees to release Sponsor from any and all claims that any advertising subsequently produced, presented, and/or prepared by or on behalf of Sponsor infringes Entrant's rights with regard to any elements, characters or ideas contained in any submission. Entrant agrees that if he or she is selected as the Winner of the vacation package prize (see Prizes), Entrant irrevocably grants Sponsor and/or its affiliates, agents, and licensees permission to film and/or photograph Winner and/or his or her guests during use of Prize, at a time and place to be mutually agreed upon by Winner and Sponsor, and gives Sponsor the unconditional and perpetual right and permission to reproduce, encode, store, copy, transmit, publish, post, broadcast, display, publicly perform, adapt, exhibit and/or otherwise use or reuse (without limitation as to when or to the number of times used) such photograph (collectively, "Likeness"), without compensation and limitation; including, but not limited to, the use of the Winner's and/or guests’ name, likeness, photograph and/or statements regarding his/her participation in this Contest (with or without using the Entrant's name) in any and all media without limitation as to time or territory, and without additional compensation or approval from the Winner, his or her guests, or any other party. Winner and his our her guests waive intellectual property rights, privacy/publicity rights or other legal or moral rights that might preclude the Sponsor's use of the photograph, and agrees not to sue or assert any claim against the Sponsor for the use of the Winner’s and guests’ Likeness or statements. Winner agrees to indemnify and hold Sponsor, its agencies and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders or other partners, and any of their employees (collectively, the "Indemnities"), harmless from any and all claims, damages, expenses, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liabilities (including settlements), brought or asserted by any third party against any of the Indemnities due to or arising out of the Sponsor’s use of Winner’s and guests’ Likeness, or the Winner’s and guests’ conduct in connection with this Contest, including but not limited to claims for trademark infringement, copyright infringement; violation of an individuals right of publicity or right of privacy; or defamation. Winner and guests further agree to release Sponsor from any and all claims that any advertising subsequently produced, presented, and/or prepared by or on behalf of Sponsor infringes Winner’s and his or her guests’ rights with regard to any elements, characters or ideas contained in any use of Winner’s and his or her guests’ Likeness.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all legal residents of the U.S. who are 25 years or older at time of entry, except employees of VISIT FLORIDA, Miles Media Group, their advertising and promotion agencies, prize providers, and their immediate family members and those living in the same household are not eligible to enter. Limit one (1) entry per person. All applicable federal, state and local laws apply. No entry fee, payment, or proof of purchase necessary to enter Contest. Void where restricted or otherwise prohibited by law.
PRIZES:
One winner will receive a trip to Orlando, Florida that includes round trip air transportation for four from the major airport closest to the winner to Orlando, Florida, three nights accommodations for four at
Walt Disney World® Resort plus three (3) day
Magic Your Way Base Tickets with
Park Hopper® Option for four (4) (admission to
Magic Kingdom® Park,
Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood StudiosTMand
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park) and one 8x8 photobook.
Approximate Retail Value: $3,991
PLEASE NOTE: Travel must be completed by
September 30, 2010.
Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply and reservations are based on space availability.Winner and his/her guests will be solely responsible for all other expenses not specifically set forth herein including but not limited to local, state or federal taxes including United States federal income taxes based on the suggested selling price as calculated by the prize sponsor of the trip on the date of the award, meals, gratuities, souvenirs, ground transportation, and any other incidentals, fees, service charges, etc.
GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS:
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Winner will be notified by phone, e-mail, and/or regular mail and will be required to sign and complete an Affidavit of Eligibility/Release, where legally permissible, and liability and return it within five (5) days of receipt of attempted delivery to receive the specified prize, otherwise the specified prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. The winner’s travel companions will be required to sign and return Affidavits of Eligibility/Release (where legal) prior to issuance of travel documents. If one or all travel companions are minor(s), each minor must have parent/legal guardian sign documents on his/her behalf and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on trip. Prize winner gives Sponsor the right to use prize winner’s photo entry, name, voice, picture, and likeness in advertising and publicity without further compensation, where permitted by law. By accepting the prize, prize winner agrees to release Sponsor and its employees, advertising and promotion agencies, prize providers and other coordinating agencies involved in the promotion from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by entering the promotion or for damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use/misuse of prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and from any prize-related activity. All local, state and federal taxes are the sole responsibility of winner. No substitution or transfer of prize or election of cash in lieu of prize will be permitted. If for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, with appropriate legal approval, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest and to select the single prize winner from among the entries received prior to the suspension or termination of the program; and Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with or in any way corrupts the entry process.
Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is 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 entrant or any other individual to the fullest extent permitted by law.
WINNER NAMES:
Winner names can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, after October 30, 2009 to VISIT FLORIDA Show Off Your Sunshine Contest, P.O. Box 1100, Tallahassee, FL 32302.
