4/9/17 – 5/9/17 GolfNow Subscriber Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules


Please disregard the April 9, 2013 date above. This sweepstakes is set to run from April 9, 2017 through May 9, 2017.

 

GolfNow Subscriber Survey Sweepstakes

 

 

Official Rules

 

 

April 9, 2017 – May 9, 2017

 

 

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. The GolfNow Subscriber Survey Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on April 9, 2017 at 5:00 A.M. ET and end on May 9, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. ET (“Sweepstakes Period”). All times in the Sweepstakes refer to Eastern Time (“ET”). Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Entries (as defined below) received. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, local and provincial laws.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open only to (i) permanent, legal United States residents who are physically located and residing in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories), and (ii) permanent legal Canadian residents residing in Canada (excluding the Canadian Province of Quebec), and who are eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their state or province of residence as of the start of the Sweepstakes Period. Officers, directors, and employees of Sweepstakes Entities (as defined below), members of these persons’ immediate families (spouses and/or parents, children, and siblings, and their spouses, regardless of where they reside), and/or persons living in the same households as these persons (whether or not related thereto) are not eligible to enter or win the Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes Entities, as referenced herein, shall include GolfNow, LLC and NBCUniversal Media, LLC, both located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 (collectively, “Sponsors”), and each of their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliate companies, and administrative, advertising, and promotion agencies, and any other entity involved in the development, administration, promotion, or implementation of the Sweepstakes.

 

 

HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) methods to enter the Sweepstakes:

 

 

1. Web Entry: To enter the Sweepstakes online, during the Sweepstakes Period, click on the link to the survey in the email from GolfNow, and follow the provided instructions to complete and thereafter submit the survey, which includes your email address and the completed survey (the “Web Entry”). All Entries become the property of Sponsors and will not be acknowledged. If you choose to submit your Entry via your web-enabled mobile device, data rates may apply. See your wireless service provider for details on rates and capabilities.

 

 

2. Mail-in Entry: To enter the Sweepstakes by mail, during the Sweepstakes Period legibly hand-print your first and last name, complete home address (including zip code), daytime telephone number (including area code), and email address on a postcard or piece of paper no larger than 6” x 8” (“Postcard”) and mail the Postcard in a business size #10 envelope with first-class postage affixed to: GolfNow Subscriber Survey Sweepstakes, Attn: Sweepstakes Manager, Longitudes Group, LLC, Arciform Building, 2303 N. Randolph Avenue #6, Portland OR 97227 (the “Mail-in Entry”). All Mail-in Entries must be hand-printed. All Mail-in Entries must be postmarked by the end date of the Sweepstakes and received no more than seven (7) days after the end date of the Sweepstakes. The postmark date on Mail-in Entries will be considered the date of entry.

 

 

Web Entry and Mail-in Entry may collectively be referred to herein as “Entry” or “Entries.”

 

 

You may enter one (1) time during the Sweepstakes Period. Multiple Entries received from any person beyond this limit will void all such additional Entries. Entries must be received before May 9, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. ET to be eligible for the Sweepstakes. Sponsors’ computer shall be the official timekeeper for all matters related to this Sweepstakes. Entries received from any person beyond this limit will void all such additional Entries. Entries generated by a script, macro, other automated means, or by any means that subverts the entry process will be disqualified. Entries that are incomplete, garbled, corrupted, or unintelligible for any reason, including but not limited to illegible handwriting, are void and will not be accepted. In case of a dispute over the identity of an entrant, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter will be deemed to be the entrant. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Entry constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use entrant’s name, city, state, likeness, image, and/or voice for purposes of advertising, promotion, and publicity in any and all media now or hereafter known, throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, permission, or approval.

 

 

WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: On or about May 15, 2017, ten (10) potential winners (“Winners,” each a “Winner”) will be selected in a random drawing by representatives of Sponsors from all eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Sponsors will make two (2) attempts to notify potential Winners via the e-mail address submitted in the Entry. Sponsors may share potential Winners’ names and contact information with Sweepstakes Entities and/or any prize provider, as applicable, if necessary. Potential Winners may be required to execute and return an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability, and, except where prohibited, publicity release (collectively, “Sweepstakes Documents”) within ten (10) days of such notification. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification, and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion an alternate potential Winner may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries. If a potential Winner cannot be reached, is found to be ineligible, cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, or if prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such potential Winner will be disqualified and, time permitting, at Sponsors’ sole discretion, an alternate potential Winner may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries. Limit one (1) prize per family or household.

 

 

PRIZE: There will be ten (10) prizes awarded (“Prizes,” each a “Prize”) to Winners; one (1) Prize will be awarded to each Winner. Each Prize will consist of the following: twelve (12) dozen TaylorMade 2015 Project (A) Golf Balls. Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guaranty, either express or implied by Sponsors.

 

 

Estimated Retail Value (“ERV”) of each Prize is two hundred and ten dollars ($210 USD). ERV of all Prizes is two thousand one hundred dollars ($2,100 USD). Actual Retail Value (“ARV”) of Prize may vary. Any difference between ERV and ARV will not be awarded.

 

 

All details of Prizes will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute Prizes (or portion thereof) with a similar prize (or prize element) of comparable or greater value. All taxes and other expenses, costs, or fees associated with the acceptance and/or use of Prizes are the sole responsibility of Winners. Prizes cannot be transferred by Winners or redeemed for cash and is valid only for the items detailed above, with no substitution of Prizes by Winners. If any Prize is unclaimed within a reasonable time after notification from Sponsors, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, it will be forfeited, and, time permitting, an alternate Winner may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries at Sponsors’ sole discretion.

 

 

CONDITIONS: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees for entrant and for entrant’s heirs, executors, and administrators (a) to release and hold harmless Sweepstakes Entities, and each of their respective officers, directors, and employees (collectively, “Released Parties”) from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from such entrant’s participation in the or Sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of Prize or any portion thereof; (b) to indemnify Released Parties from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Sweepstakes and to hereby acknowledge that Released Parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to Prize; (c) if selected as a Winner, to the posting of such entrant’s name on www.GolfNow.com (the “Website”) and the use by Released Parties of such entrants name, voice, image, and/or likeness for publicity, promotional, and advertising purposes in any and all media now or hereafter known, throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, permission, or approval, and, upon request, to the giving of consent, in writing, to such use; and (d) to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error therein or in the Sweepstakes itself, and to be bound by all decisions of the Sponsors, which are binding and final. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes at Sponsors’ sole discretion.

 

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS: Sponsors reserve the right to permanently disqualify from any promotion any person they believe has intentionally violated these Official Rules. Any attempt to deliberately damage the Sweepstakes or the operation thereof is unlawful and subject to legal action by Sponsors, who may seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. The failure of Sponsors to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities outside of the control of Sponsors (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations), or other “force majeure” event will not be considered a breach of these Official Rules. Released Parties assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to entrants’ or to any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with the Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for telecommunications, network, electronic, technical, or computer failures of any kind; for inaccurate transcription of entry information; for errors in any promotional or marketing materials or in these Official Rules; for any human or electronic error; or for Entries that are stolen, misdirected, garbled, delayed, lost, late, damaged, or returned. Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes or any element thereof (including, without limitation, these Official Rules) without notice in any manner and for any reason (including, without limitation, in the event of any unanticipated occurrence that is not fully addressed in these Official Rules). In the event of cancellation, modification, or suspension, Sponsors reserve the right to select Winners in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect Entries received prior to the time of the event warranting such cancellation, modification, or suspension. Notice of such cancellation, modification, or suspension will be posted at Website. Sponsors may prohibit any entrant or potential entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes, if such entrant or potential entrant shows a disregard for these Official Rules; acts with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant, Sponsors, or Sponsors’ agents or representatives; or behaves in any other disruptive manner (as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion). Sponsor reserves the right to modify these rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.

 

 

DISPUTESThe Sweepstakes is governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, and the forum and venue for any dispute shall be in New York, New York (however, the laws of Canada shall apply vis-à-vis any Entrant who is resident in Canada as will the laws of any Canadian Province or Canadian municipality that apply to any respective Canadian Entrant and notwithstanding anything contained in this paragraph where a Canadian Entrant is involved the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any matter relating to such person). If THE controversy or claim is not otherwise resolved through direct discussions or mediation, it shall THEN be resolved by FINAL AND binding arbitration administered by JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC., in accordance with its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures or subsequent versions thereof (“JAMS Rules”).  The JAMS Rules for selection of an arbitrator shall be followed, except that the arbitrator shall be experienced and licensed to practice law in new york.  All proceedings brought pursuant to this paragraph will be conducted in the County of new york.  THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.

 

 

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: For the names of the Winners, available after May 20, 2017, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to be received by July 20, 2017 to: GolfNow Subscriber Survey Sweepstakes, Attn: Sweepstakes Manager, Longitudes Group, LLC, Arciform Building, 2303 N. Randolph Avenue #6, Portland, OR 97227.

 

 

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