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COMMAND™ BRAND PICTURE PERFECT ONLINE INSTANT WIN GAME Official Rules
The following game is intended for play in the contiguous 48 U.S. states only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to U.S. laws. Do not enter this game if you are not located in the U.S. at the time of entry.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
1. HOW TO PLAY: You may play the Command Brand Picture Perfect Instant Win Game on the Internet or by mail with proxy.
a. To play on the Internet, go to www.commandstrips.com/pictureperfect, and click on the "Picture Perfect Instant Win Game" (the "Game") to watch a demo video. Next, click on "Click to Enter," and you will be taken to the instant win game entry form. You must enter the registration information requested (name, mailing address, and e-mail address) to become eligible to play. Understanding and acceptance of the Official Rules must be acknowledged by clicking on the "I've read and agree to the Command Picture Perfect IWG Rules" check box. After registering, click "SUBMIT" and you will be notified whether you have won a prize instantly. Limit one (1) game play per e-mail address per day. A day is defined as a 24-hour period between 12:00:01 a.m. EST and 11:59:59 p.m. CST. If more than one game play is received per email address per day, only the first game play will be entered and all additional game plays will be discarded. Sponsor and its agencies assume no responsibility for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; miscommunications; failed phone or computer hardware or software or telephone transmissions or technical failures; ISP/network/web site accessibility or availability; garbled or jumbled transmissions; injury or damage to any participant's or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Game or downloading materials from or use of the website; and/or other errors of any kind, whether human mechanical or electronic, including, without limitation, the incorrect or inaccurate capture of online entry information. Online entry data that have been tampered with or altered in any way are void. Any use of robotic, automated, programmed, or like online entry methods is prohibited. Sponsor's computer is the official time keeping device for the Game.
b. To play the instant win game without visiting the website, please submit an entry on a 3 x 5 inch piece of paper with your name, address, city, state, ZIP code and day time telephone number to Command Brand Picture Perfect Instant Win Game, P.O. Box 4022, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-4022. A game will be played on your behalf and you will be notified by mail if you have won a prize. Only one game will be played on your behalf per 24 hour period. Limit one online entry per person, household, and/or e-mail address per day. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen or mutilated entries.
2. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Participation in the Game constitutes participant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
3. DEADLINES AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. The game starts at 12:00:01 a.m. CST on February 1, 2006 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2006 CST. All entries must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2006. Game is open to all legal residents of the United States age 18 years of age and older. Employees of 3M (Sponsor) and its affiliates, agents and franchisees, and each of such employee's immediate family members (persons with whom they are domiciled) are not eligible to win. All online entrants must have a valid e-mail address. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an online entry, entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Sponsor may require proof to its satisfaction of participant's registered subscriber status. Automated entries (including but not limited to entries made using any script, macro, bot, or sweepstakes service) and facsimiles are not allowed.
4. PRIZE DESCRIPTIONS AND APPROXIMATE ODDS OF WINNING: One (1) Grand Prize. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a Trip for Two to Hawaii. Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $6,000.00. Actual value of prize may vary depending on point of departure and fare fluctuations. Trip component includes: round trip coach class airfare for two from the major airport nearest the Grand Prize Winner's home which must be located in the contiguous 48 U.S. States, to Honolulu, Hawaii; one double room, double occupancy, deluxe hotel accommodation for two, for seven days and six nights, and a mid-size rental car. Car rental restricted to an eligible driver 25 years of age or older with a valid credit card. If the Grand Prize Winner is not 25 years of age or older, a cash equivalent will be issued for this portion of the prize. Trip must be completed by 12/15/07 or Grand Prize Winner forfeits prize. Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for meals and other expenses not specifically set forth above. Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes on prizes. Reservations must be made at least sixty (60) days prior to intended date of departure. Hotel and airplane reservations are subject to availability, additional restrictions and blackout dates. Grand Prize Winner and guest will be required to possess valid travel documents, i.e. copy of a valid driver's license or equivalent government issued photo ID prior to ticketing. Guests must be 18 years of age or older at the time of travel. Grand Prize Winner and guest must travel together on the same itinerary. All travel and lodging will be at the traveler's risk, and Sponsor is not responsible for the services provided by independent suppliers. Sponsor is not responsible for any fees or additional charges resulting from Grand Prize Winner's or guest's change of travel plans. Grand Prize Winner may not choose the cash value in lieu of the trip. Fifty (50) First Prizes. Fifty (50) First Prize winners will receive a digital camera set up with printer. Size, style, color and/or model may vary and will be at the discretion of Sponsor. Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $350.00/each. Total ARV of all prizes is $23,500.00. Taxes (if any) and other expenses not specified herein are winner's responsibility. This Game is subject to all federal, state and local laws. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of comparable value. No transfer or substitution of a prize by winner is permitted. All prizes will be awarded provided a sufficient number of entries are received. The number of participants who participate will determine odds of winning.
5. TO CLAIM AN INSTANT WIN PRIZE: Winners of the instant win game who play on the internet will be notified instantly on the Command Strips web site after entering and completing the entry form. Winners of the instant win game who submit their entry by mail and play by proxy will be notified by mail. Potential winners' claims to a prize are subject to verification by Sponsor. Any materials submitted become the sole property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. If any prize correspondence (including e-mail) is returned as non-deliverable, prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected. If by reason of an error, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these official rules, all persons making purportedly valid claims will be included in a random drawing to award the advertised number of prizes available in the prize category in question. No more than the advertised number of prizes will be awarded. Limit of one instant win prize per person/household.
6. GAME RELEASE: By entering and/or participating in the Game, winners and participants agree to indemnify and hold 3M Company and its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and the agents and employees of each harmless from any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described) with respect to or arising out of the Game and the use of prizes awarded. Entering and/or participating in the Game constitutes permission to use winner's name and/or likeness and address for the purpose of advertising, publicity and promotion without further compensation except where prohibited by law. Winner will be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and, where lawful, a Publicity Release within fourteen (14) days of notification. If documents are not returned timely, or if prize notification or prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if a winner is found to be ineligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules, prize to the winner (as deemed appropriate by Sponsor) will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.
7. RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY AND CANCEL: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found, in Sponsor's sole discretion, to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Game or website, or to be acting in violation of the Official Rules; to be acting in violation of the terms of use of the website, or to be acting in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Participants may not enter using multiple e-mail addresses or as multiple identities. Any entrant who attempts to enter with multiple e-mail addresses or under multiple identities, or uses any other device to enter multiple times will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to suspend or terminate this Game without notice if, in Sponsor's sole discretion, the Game becomes infected or otherwise corrupted; in such event, Sponsor will select winners from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (as appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on www.commandstrips.com/pictureperfect.
ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE GAME IS IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Sponsor may prosecute any fraudulent activities to the full extent of the law. The failure of either Sponsor or the provider of the prize to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, act of domestic terrorism, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities outside of the control of either (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations) or other force majeure event will not be considered a breach of these Official Rules.
8. INFORMATION COLLECTED AND SUBMISSIONS/PRIVACY NOTICE: Participants acknowledge and agree that any information collected in connection with this Game may be used by Sponsor for market research, and will not be shared with other organizations for commercial and other purposes. Once received, all entries and any optional submissions of comments or suggestions will become property of Sponsor, and none will be returned. Any submissions may be published on the Sponsor's website or in other collateral materials at the Sponsor's discretion, and by entering participants grant Sponsor a license to do so. By way of illustration and not limitation, Sponsor may use such information to contact participants by e-mail and/or mail to update them on products, services and upcoming events. You may opt off Sponsor's e-mail distribution list at any time by visiting www.commandstrips.com/pictureperfect and following the online instructions. Opting off the distribution list will not affect your chances of winning. Any information submitted to the above website in connection with the Game is subject to Sponsor's Privacy Policy located at www.3M.com/privacy.jhtml.
9. WINNER'S LIST: For winner's list send self-addressed stamped envelope before December 15, 2006 to Command Brand Picture Perfect Winner's List, P.O. Box 1080-W, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1080.
10. SPONSOR: 3M Company, One Innovation Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55144. Command™ is a trademark of 3M. © 3M 2006.