RULES:
Prize is subject to applicable terms and conditions.
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND
WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, AND RHODE
ISLAND AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
This Sweepstakes may only be entered in or from the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States
(excluding Rhode Island), and the District of Columbia and entries originating from any other
jurisdiction are not eligible for entry. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the
United States. You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located
within the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States (excluding Rhode Island) or the District of
Columbia.
SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY START/END DATES. The Sweepstakes begins at 11:59:00 am Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 and ends at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time on September 30, 2019
(“Sweepstakes Period”).
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open solely to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous states
of the United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia, who are at least eighteen (18)
years of age and over the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Entrants
must have either a valid social security number or a valid U.S. personal tax identification to participate.
Employees, officers and directors of Savannah Food & Wine Festival (“Sponsor”) and their respective
parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, advertising and promotion agencies, manufacturers or
distributors of promotion materials, and their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, spouse) or
members of the same household (whether related or not) of such employees, officers and directors are
not eligible to enter. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Limit one (1) entry per person/per email address, regardless of method of entry. Multiple entrants are not
permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated
number of entries by using multiple/different email address, identities, registrations and logins, or any
other methods will void that entrant's entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated
system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. In the event of a dispute as to any
email address, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter this Sweepstakes will be
deemed to be the entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email
address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for
assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. The potential winner
may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.
If you choose to enter using your mobile phone, standard data fees may apply. You should consult your
wireless service provider's pricing plan for details. You agree to incur any and all charges demanded by
their wireless carrier. You should also check your device's features for capabilities and check the device
manual for specific use instructions.
Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Only fully completed entries are eligible. Proof of
submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
REQUIREMENTS OF ENTRIES: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant warrants and represents
that: (a) entrant’s entry does not contain any material or elements violate the rights of any third parties; (b)
entrant’s entry is not a duplicate of any other submitted entries; (c) entrant’s entry will not violate any law,
rule or regulation or infringe on any rights of any third parties; and (d) entrant’s entry complies with the
Savannah Food & Wine Festival’s Terms of Use (located at
http://www.savannahfoodandwinefest.com/terms---conditions.html). By submitting an entry, entrant
agrees that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove any entry and disqualify an entrant from the
Sweepstakes if it believes, in its sole discretion, which the entrant’s entry fails to conform to the foregoing
or these Official Rules.
By entering the Sweepstakes, entrant agrees that Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all matters
relating to this Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, interpretation and application of these Official
Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these
Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the
Sweepstakes.
By submitting an entry, entrant hereby grants permission for the entry to be posted by Savannah Food &
Wine Festival and other websites, applications, or social media platforms (including those of associated
sponsors). Entrant agrees that Released Parties (as defined below) are not responsible for any
unauthorized use of entries by third parties. Released Parties do not guarantee the posting of any entry.
PRIZE SELECTION/ODDS: The winning entry for the Prize will be chosen in a random drawing from all
eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period on or about October 1, 2019. Odds of winning
depend on the number of eligible entries received for the drawing. Subject to verification of eligibility and
compliance with these Official Rules, the winning entry chosen as determined by the Sponsor, will be
deemed the potential Prize winner.
WINNER NOTIFICATION: On or about October 1, 2019, the potential Sweepstakes winner will be
notified. If an email address has been provided by a potential winner, that potential winner will be notified
via email at the email address provided by potential winner. If no email address has been provided by a
potential winner, that potential winner will be notified by telephone at the telephone number provided by
such potential winner in her mail-in entry. A potential winner must respond to Sponsor’s notification within
48 hours or two (2) business days after the date of notification. A potential winner's failure to respond to
the Prize notification within the specified two (2) business days will be considered such potential winner's
forfeiture of the Prize and an alternate winner may be selected from the pool of eligible entries. If an
entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may also be selected from the pool of eligible
entries. After initial contact has been made, subsequent communication may take place via e-mail or
telephone. A potential winner may be required to sign and return, where legal, an Affidavit/Declaration of
Eligibility, Liability/Publicity Release and/or rights transfer document within seven (7) calendar days of
receipt. If such document is not returned within the specified time period, a Prize or Prize notification is
returned as undeliverable, or a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, that
potential winner’s Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. Upon Prize forfeiture, no
compensation will be given. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any potential winner, Sponsor
reserves the right in its sole discretion to select another winner and the unidentifiable potential winner will
forfeit all rights to a Prize.
The Prize is non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions. In the case of unavailability of the
Prize, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize with a Prize of equal or greater value. All
unspecified expenses are the responsibility of winner. Limit one (1) Prize per person or household.
Two Jet Blue Airfare Gift Certificates of $300 for two (2) are included, based upon availability only to and
from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.
Trip includes resort accommodations for two (2) people at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort &
Spa. Taxes, meals, gratuities, travel upgrades, or any other expenses not specifically listed herein
responsibility of Prize winner. Travel subject to availability; certain restrictions and blackout dates may
apply. Prize winner must be available to travel between November 7, 2019, through November 10, 2019,
or Prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate Prize winner. Travel companion must travel
on the same itinerary. Travel companion must be of the age of majority; all festival events are for age 21
and older. Sponsor is not liable for delays, cancellation or unforeseen events related to the accommodations. Prize winner and travel companion will be solely responsible for obtaining valid
identification relating to acceptance and use of the travel Prize packages. Sponsor will not replace any
lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates.
The Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. The winner is
responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and
expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided. Where
applicable, taxes may be withheld by Sponsor and Sponsor shall have no obligation to adjust the Prize or
otherwise compensate the winner for any taxes withheld. The winner agrees to furnish Sponsor with
and/or execute any additional document requested by Sponsor in connection with the awarding of the
Prize.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
By participating, each entrant agrees: (a) to abide by these Official Rules and decisions of Sponsor, which
shall be final and binding in all respects relating to this Sweepstakes; and (b) to the use of his/her name,
voice, performance, photograph/video, image and/or likeness for editorial, administrative, programming,
advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in any and all media, now or hereafter known, worldwide
and on the Internet, and in perpetuity by Sponsor and its designees, without compensation (unless
prohibited by law) or additional consents from entrant or any third party and without prior notice, approval
or inspection, and to execute specific consent to such use if asked to do so. Participation in the
Sweepstakes and acceptance of Prize constitutes winner’s permission for Sponsor to use his/her name,
address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information, and/or any
statements made by winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional
purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By participating,
entrant also agrees not to release any publicity or other materials on their own or through someone else
regarding their participation in the Sweepstakes without the prior consent of the Sponsor, which it may
withhold in its sole discretion. Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules or attempt to interfere
with this Sweepstakes in any way shall be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible if Sweepstakes cannot
take place or if any Prize cannot be awarded due to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to
acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism
LIABILITY: BY PARTICIPATING, ENTRANTS AND THE WINNER AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD
HARMLESS SPONSOR, SAVANNAH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AND THEIR ADVERTISING AND
PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES,
AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES,
SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS (COLLECTIVELY,“RELEASED PARTIES”), 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 SWEEPSTAKES, OR POSSESSION, ACCEPTANCE AND/OR USE OR MISUSE
OF PRIZE OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY AND FOR ANY CLAIMS
BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RELATED CAUSE OF ACTION. THE FOREGOING LIABILITIES ARE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTEND
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
ADDITIONAL TERMS: Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged,
inaccurate, illegible, stolen, delayed, misdirected, undelivered, or garbled Entries; or for lost, interrupted
or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability
or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions,
lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer
hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether
human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in
connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in
connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the drawing for the
Prize, the announcement of the Prize, or the incorrect uploading of any Sweepstakes-related
materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether
caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized
in the Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to any person's computer
related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the
website. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or the applications or
websites of any Released Party, or who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in
violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated
entries will be void. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor’s sole opinion, compromised
by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole opinion of
the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of
entries, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes
and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner from all eligible, non-suspect entries
received prior to action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sponsor may seek equitable relief in any court of
competent jurisdiction. If any provision of these rules is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision
shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these rules otherwise remain in full
force and effect and enforceable. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE
SPONSOR’S WEBSITES OR APPLICATIONS OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF
THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH
AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER
REMEDIES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
ARBITRATION/GOVERNING LAW: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, AS A CONDITION OF
PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT AGREES THAT (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES AND
CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY
PRIZES AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF
CLASS ACTION, AND EXCLUSIVELY BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION UNDER THE RULES
OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND HELDIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, CITY OF
SAVANNAH; (2) THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT SHALL GOVERN THE INTERPRETATION,
ENFORCEMENT AND ALL PROCEEDINGS AT SUCH ARBITRATION; AND (3) JUDGMENT UPON
SUCH ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT
HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, OTHER THAN
ENTRANT’S ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES (I.E., COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION), AND ENTRANT FURTHER WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE
DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE
STATE OF GEORGIA, CITY OF SAVANNAH.
THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE INTERPRETATION OF ITS TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA WITHOUT
REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. For any matters which are not subject to arbitration as
set forth in these Official Rules and/or in connection with the entering of any judgment on an arbitration
award in connection with these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes, the parties irrevocably submit and
consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in or closest to the
County of Harris in the State of Georgia.
USE OF DATA. Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants, in accordance with its privacy
policy which Sponsor will share with all Advertising Participants. Please review Sponsor’s privacy
policy HERE. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s and Advertising
Participants’ collection and usage of their personal information and the sharing of their personal information
with Sponsors. Acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy and the privacy
policies of all Advertising Participants, as disclosed hereunder.