ULTIMATE LEDHEAD
SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
The
Ultimate Ledhead SWEEPSTAKES (“SweepstakesSweepstakes”) starts at 12:00 am
Pacific Daylight Time (“PDT”)
on June 29 2009 and ends at 11:59 pm PDT on August 21 2009 (“Entry
Period”). The sponsor of this Sweepstakes
is Verve Records, a division of UMG Recordings,
Inc. 1755 Broadway,
ELIGIBILITY:
This Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50
HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF
WINNING. You can enter by
submitting your entry online or you can enter by submitting your entry via
postal mail. Both entry methods are listed below.
Online entry:
Visit http://www.ultimateledhead.com
(the “Website”, “Sweepstakes Website”), follow the instructions to enter the Sweepstakes
and complete the online entry in its entirety.
Each online entrant must have a valid e-mail address. Each online entrant must complete the Sweepstakes
entry form.
The
Promotion Parties and their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
employees and agents, and any and all Internet servers and access provider(s)
(collectively, the “Releasees”) are not responsible
for: any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; human error; technical
malfunctions; failures, omission, interruption, deletion, or defect of any
telephone network, computer online or e-mail systems, computer equipment,
servers, providers, or software, including any injury or damage to
participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from
participation or inability to participate in this Sweepstakes; inability to
access the Website or any pages thereof; inability to download any material
from the Website; inability to upload entry information; theft, tampering,
destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries; data
processing that is processed late or incorrectly or is incomplete or lost due
to telephone, computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on
telephone lines or the Internet or any website; or for any other errors or
problems of any kind relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, whether
computer, network, technical, printing, typographical, human or otherwise or
any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any errors or problems
which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the
processing or judging of entries, the announcement of the prizes or in any Sweepstakes-related
materials. Proof of submitting an entry
is not considered proof of delivery or receipt.
Illegible, incomplete and entries that do not meet all of the stated
requirements for entry in the Sweepstakes will be disqualified. All entries become the property of the
Sponsor and will not be returned. False
and/or deceptive entries or acts shall render entrants ineligible. Material(s)
provided by Sponsor at Website are only to be used solely for the purposes of
this Sweepstakes and cannot be used for any other purpose or use. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants
affirm that they have read and accepted these Official Rules.
Alternative Mail-In Entry: During the Sweepstakes Period, send (i) a 3" x 5" card with your full name, complete address, and daytime and evening phone numbers, to the following address: Verve Records, 1755 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 Attn: (Ultimate Ledhead SWEEPSTAKES”). Mail-in entries must be postmarked by August 21 2009 and received by August 24 2009
Assignment
and Release: By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees
to assign to Verve Records all right, title and
interest to their Submission Materials, including, without limitation, all
intellectual property and other proprietary rights without expectation of
compensation or acknowledgment (other than the prizes awarded as set forth in
these Official Rules should entrant be a verified winner). Additionally, to the
extent any such assignment is ineffective, Verve
Records shall have the perpetual, irrevocable, fully transferable right
to use the Submission Materials for advertising, trade and promotional purposes
in any media or manner worldwide, and may post Submission Materials for viewing
by the public. Each entrant releases the Sweepstakes Entities, and their respective
agents, assigns, licensees, and legal representatives from any and all claims,
demands, or causes of action including, but not limited to, defamation and
violation of any rights of publicity or privacy in the use by Verve Records of any photo, and entrant’s name and
physical likeness as provided herein, except where prohibited by law. Verve Records reserves the right to modify or edit
Submission Materials, in whole or in part, for content, clarity or any other
reason, and entrant waives any and all “moral rights” in and to their
Submission Material. Verve Records further
reserves the right to decline to release or use Submission Materials for any
reason, in its sole discretion. Entrants (including Grand Prize winner) agree
that there is no guarantee that Verve Records
will make use of any rights granted to Verve Records
regarding Submission Materials.
WINNER SELECTION:
7 winners will be chosen to win an iPod Nano. One Grand Prize winner will be chosen to win
a trip see Ledisi live in concert
Winners must fill out all fields including answering the
weekly question.
Winners will be chosen randomly. Sweepstakes winners are not based on
merit.
First place winners will be chosen on a weekly basis.
Grand Prize winner will be chosen at the conclusion of the
sweepstakes on or about August 28th.
Sponsor in its sole discretion shall determine if any entry
is inappropriate for any reason for public release including but not limited to
publication on Sponsor’s Website.
Sponsor shall have the right to disqualify any entries that it deems to
not meet the criteria, or due to technical, legal, clearance or other problems,
or which it deems to be obscene or otherwise not in good taste, as determined
by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Entries may not defame or invade the publicity
or privacy rights of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon
any person’s personal or proprietary rights.
Sponsor decisions are final and binding with respect to all matters relating
to this Sweepstakes.
All Sweepstakes winners will be notified within ten (10)
days of the completion of the sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes winner shall upon request be required to
execute and return Sweepstakes winner documents to be determined by Sponsor in
its sole discretion, including without limitation, an Affidavit of
Eligibility/Release of Liability/Submission Release/Transfer of All Rights and
Waiver Agreement form, a completed IRS W-9 form, and (except where prohibited)
a Publicity Release form within ten (10) days of date of issuance of
notification (the “Deadline”).
Furthermore, all individuals appearing in such Sweepstakes winner’s
Submission Materials (including Sweepstakes winner if applicable) may be
required to execute and return consent forms and/or releases prior to the Deadline.
Failure to return all required documents within the Deadline
or comply with these Official Rules may result in the forfeiture of place as a Sweepstakes
winner and, at Sponsor’s discretion, a runner-up may be selected. Any notification returned to Sponsor or its
fulfillment company as undeliverable for any reason will be forfeited and, at
Sponsor’s discretion, a runner-up may be notified. If a runner-up selection is necessary for any
reason, in any judging round, the entry with the next highest total score shall
be declared the Grand Prize.
Acceptance of a prize
constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) for Sponsor and its
designee(s) to use the Sweepstakes winner’s name, address, likeness, voice,
statements and entries (and any version thereof) for advertising, promotion and
publicity purposes worldwide, in any medium now known or hereafter created,
without additional compensation or limitation.
PRIZES:
7 first place prize
winners will be chosen to win an iPod Nano.
Total ARV for
Grand Prize (1 will be awarded):
Winner and a guest
will receive the following:
1. Roundtrip airfare to see Ledisi Live in Concert (Fall date
and city tbd)
2. 2 night’s hotel stay.
3. Tickets to see Ledisi
in Concert
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $2500
The total ARV of
all prizes to be awarded in the Sweepstakes is $4250. Prizes are not
transferable or redeemable for cash. No
substitution of prize permitted, except due to unavailability, in which event a
prize of comparable value will be substituted at the sole discretion of
Sponsors. All Federal, state, local or
other taxes, are the sole responsibility of winners.
ADDITIONAL
LIMITATIONS:
Winner must be available to travel on the dates specified by the label.
Winner must be 18
and over. If under the age of 18 winner must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
Parent or legal
guardian will be required to sign release for winner.
Verve Records not
responsible for travel incidentals including in flight meals, taxis, meals in
destination city, hotel incidentals including phone calls, meals, tips and all
other incidental fees.
Winner is
responsible for travel to and from their residence to nearest airport.
All prizes are
non-transferable except by Verve Records. Prizes
cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. No
substitution or cash equivalent of a prize is permitted; however, Verve Records reserves the right to substitute any
prize with another of equal or greater value. The Sweepstakes Entities are not
responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or
administration of the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, errors in the
printing or posting of the offer or Official Rules, the selection and
announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt to
damage the operation of the Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to legal action
by Verve Records or its agents. Verve Records reserves the right to terminate,
withdraw or amend the Sweepstakes or disqualify any entry for any reason and
without notice including, without limitation, if Verve
Records suspects tampering has occurred or an aspect of unfairness
exists in the Sweepstakes. Verve Records
reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received as of the
termination date. Sweepstakes Entities will not replace any lost or stolen
prize items. The Sweepstakes Entities and any telephone network or service
providers are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of
entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or
delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or
malfunction of any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the
inability to access any Website or online service or any other error, human or
otherwise.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
BY PARTICIPATING OR ACCEPTING A PRIZE, ENTRANTS AND WINNERS AGREE TO INDEMNIFY,
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, FOR LOSS, HARM, DAMAGE, INJURY, COST OR EXPENSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH WHICH MAY
OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH, PREPARATION FOR, TRAVEL TO, OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES,
OR POSSESSION, ACCEPTANCE AND/OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE OR PARTICIPATION IN
ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY AND FOR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT, PUBLICITY/PRIVACY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF PRIVACY AND
MERCHANDISE DELIVERY. THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE
DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES.
PUBLICITY:
By submitting an entry form, each entrant grants Verve
Records and those acting under its authority permission to use the
entrant’s name, likeness, photo(s), entry specifics or comments for advertising
and publicity purposes without compensation, except where prohibited by law.
GOVERNING LAW:
All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation
and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of
entrants and the Sweepstakes Entities in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall
be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
The Sweepstakes and all related Web pages, content and code are copyrighted by Verve Records, or a third party. 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.
WHO WON:
The names of the winners shall be posted on the Sweepstakes Website after
selection of the winners for a period of approximately one (1) month. A list of
the names of the winners may also be obtained by mailing a request, along with
a self-addressed stamped envelope, to Verve Records
ATTN: Ultimate Ledhead SWEEPSTAKES” Winners, 1755
Broadway, New York, NY 10019 within thirty (30) days of the end of the Sweepstakes
Period.
GENERAL: Online entries must be
received by Verve Records by 11:59 pm on August
21 2009 to be eligible, and mail-in entries must be postmarked by August 21 2009 and received by August 24 2009 to be eligible. LIMIT ONE (1) ENTRY PER
PERSON (regardless of method of entry). No entrant is eligible to win
more than one prize. No faxed or e-mailed entries will be accepted. Receipt of
entries will not be acknowledged, and proof of submission of an entry will not
be deemed proof of receipt. Verve Records has no
obligation to advise an entrant of an incomplete or otherwise non-compliant
entry. Verve Records is not responsible for
lost, late, invalid, unintelligible, incomplete, mutilated, garbled,
postage-due or misdirected entries, which will be disqualified. Verve Records reserves the right, but has no
obligation, to review all Submission Materials for infringing, obscene, harmful
or otherwise inappropriate material, as determined by Verve
Records in its sole discretion. Verve Records
may disqualify any entry and associated Submission
Materials in Verve Records’
sole discretion.
For the purposes of this Sweepstakes and these Official Rules, “receipt” of an
online entry occurs when Verve Record’s servers record the entry information
upon clicking the “enter” or “submit” button at the bottom of the entry form.
Any automated computer receipt (such as a “thanks for
entering message”) does not constitute proof of actual receipt of an
online entry by Verve Records. In the event of a
dispute as to any online entry, the authorized account holder of the e-mail
address used to register with the Sweepstakes Website will be deemed to be the
online entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned
an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or
other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain
associated with the submitted address. Potential winners may be required to
show proof of being
the authorized account holder.
All entrants represent and warrant that any material that he
or she submits is entrant’s original creation (except for material(s) owned by
Sponsor and/or ARTIST embodied in the Submission
Materials), has not been previously published or won an award, does not
infringe upon the copyright, publicity, or any other right or interest of any
other person or organization, and that the entrant has not previously granted
any rights to such material to any other person or organization, nor does any
third party have any interest in such materials. Sponsor reserves the right to conduct
background checks on any Sweepstakes winner and to verify the accuracy or
legitimacy for truthfulness of any information contained within the submitted
entry. By entering this Sweepstakes,
entrants (i) grant Sponsor a worldwide, perpetual
license to use and/or exploit the Submissions Materials as set forth herein and
pursuant to the terms of the Submission Agreement, (ii) waive all rights of droit moral and other rights of authorship in and to the
material submitted, and (iii) grant Assignees (as defined below) the absolute
and exclusive right and permission to edit, modify, publish, exploit and use
the content of and elements embodied in the entry and the entry itself
worldwide in perpetuity in any and all media (whether now existing or hereafter
devised) and in any manner, for trade, advertising, promotional or any other
purposes without further approval, permission or consideration. Entrants also agree that Sponsor, its
affiliated and subsidiary companies, licensees, designees, successors and assigns
(collectively, “Assignees”) shall have the right and permission to use the
name, city and state of residence, signature, voice, picture or other likeness,
entry, entry information and/or entry submission of entrant in any manner or
media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, placing entrant’s
name, signature, entry, and/or entry information onto the Sponsor’s or ARTIST’S websites or other site(s) promoting this Sweepstakes)
without further consideration or notification to or permission from entrant or
any third party, except where prohibited by law.
Releasees
shall not be liable for personal injuries, death, damages, expenses or costs or
losses of any kind resulting from participation or inability to participate in
this Sweepstakes or acceptance of or use or inability to use the prize or parts
thereof including, without limitation, claims, suits, injuries, losses and
damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of
property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false
light (whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of
contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
If a prize (or portion thereof) cannot be awarded due to
circumstances beyond the control of the Sponsor, a substitute prize of
comparable or greater retail value will be awarded at the discretion of the
Sponsor. Releasees shall not be liable to Sweepstakes
winners or any other person for failure to supply the prize or any part
thereof, by reason of any acts of God, any action(s), regulation(s), order(s)
or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not
the action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) prove(s) to be invalid),
equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion,
unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether
legal or illegal) labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of
any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, or any other
cause beyond Releasees’ sole control.
If
for any reason this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned or does
not allow the proper playing of the Sweepstakes and processing of entries per
these rules, or if tampering, unauthorized intervention, actions by entrants,
fraud, technical failures, or any other causes, in Sponsor’s sole opinion,
corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper
conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to disqualify any individual (and void his/her entry) implicated in
such action, and/or to modify or terminate the Sweepstakes or further entry in
this Sweepstakes, as Sponsor deems appropriate.
If modification or termination of this Sweepstakes occurs, notification
will be posted on the Website and Sponsor may, at its discretion, select
potential Sweepstakes winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries
received up to time of action. In the
event of a dispute as to entries submitted by multiple users having the same
e-mail account, the authorized subscriber of the e-mail account used to enter
the Sweepstakes at the actual time of registration will be deemed to be the
participant and must comply with these rules.
Authorized account subscriber is deemed to be the natural person who is
assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service
provider or other organization, which is responsible for assigning e-mail
addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. A potential winner may be requested to
provide Sponsor with proof that he/she is the authorized account holder of the
e-mail address associated with the winning entry and that all eligibility
requirements are met. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY
UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO
THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Entrant
waives any right with respect to injunctive or other equitable relief in
connection with this Sweepstakes.
For
an Official Winner’s List, (available after September 1 2009 ),
a copy of these Official Rules, or the Submission Agreement, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Ultimate Ledhead
Sweeps SWEEPSTAKES - WINNER’S LIST - OR - OFFICIAL RULES –OR- SUBMISSION
AGREEMENT (PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH), Verve Records
– New Media Department, 1755 Broadway, New York,
NY 10019 2220 Requests received after October
1 2009 will not be honored. VT residents
may omit return postage for Official Rules request. Official Rules and the
Submission Agreement are also available during the Entry Period at the Website.
(©) 2009 Verve Records,
a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
