NBC5-TV
2017 FAIR DAYS OF SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORED BY CHAMPLAIN
VALLEY FAIR
Official Rules
1. GENERAL:
No purchase necessary. Making a purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state, and local regulations apply.
THIS PROMOTION IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED OR
ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH, FACEBOOK. YOU ARE
PROVIDING YOUR INFORMATION TO THE SPONSORS LISTED BELOW AND
NOT TO FACEBOOK. YOUR NAME MAY BE USED ON FACEBOOK TO
ANNOUNCE THAT YOU HAVE WON. ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR
COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE PROMOTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE
SPONSORS, NOT FACEBOOK, AND YOU AGREE TO RELEASE FACEBOOK
FROM ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION.
2. ELIGIBILITY:
2017 FAIR DAYS OF SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORED BY CHAMPLAIN
VALLEY FAIR (“Sweepstakes”) is offered only to legal U.S. residents 18 years old or
older at the time of entry. One winner per household. One winner per family. Prizes are
non-transferable. Sweepstakes is offered only to Vermont (“VT”), New York (“NY”),
New Hampshire (“NH”) and Quebec residents who reside within the Burlington,
VT/Plattsburgh, New York and New Hampshire Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as
determined by Nielsen Media Research Services. Employees of NBC5-TVand members
of their immediate families, Hearst Television, Inc., Champlain Valley Expo (Together,
“Sponsor”), The Hearst Corporation, Woobox, and each of their affiliates,
representatives, and agents, and their directors and employees (collectively,
“Sweepstakes Entities”), and the members of the same households of such individuals are
not eligible. The term “immediate families” includes spouses, grandparents, parents,
siblings, children and grandchildren. No groups, clubs, or organizations may participate
in this Sweepstakes or reproduce or distribute any portion of these Official Rules to their
members. Proof of age, identity, and eligibility must be furnished to Sponsor upon
request. All entry form information must be complete and accurate. Sponsor will not
award a prize to anyone not meeting eligibility requirements at the time of entry. By
entering, you agree to comply with all applicable law and these Official Rules, and you
agree to abide by all decisions of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify
any entrant if these Official Rules are not followed. Internet access and a valid Facebook
account are both necessary to enter.
3. HOW TO ENTER:
The Sweepstakes entry period begins at 12:01 a.m. on 8/10/17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on
8/22/17 (“Entry Period”). All times in these rules refer to Eastern Standard Time.
To Enter, visit www.facebook.com/MyNBC5 and click on the 2017 FAIR DAYS OF
SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORED BY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR during
the Entry Period and fill out all appropriate fields to enter. All entries must be received
during the Entry Period. Entrants must have a valid Facebook account in order to enter
Sweepstakes.
Sponsor will not verify receipt of entries. Entries become property of Sponsor and will
not be returned. Limit one entry per person. Incomplete and multiple entries are void.
Sponsor is not responsible for entries that are lost, late, misdirected, incomplete,
incomprehensible, illegible, damaged, undeliverable or delayed. Photocopied and
mechanically generated entries are void. Entries generated by any automated means are
void. Electronic entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account
holder of the e-mail address referenced in the entry. The authorized account holder is the
person to whom the applicable internet service provider or other organization (such as a
business or educational institution) has assigned the e-mail address. Entrants must have
valid e-mail address and it is entrant’s responsibility to update Sponsor of any change in
e-mail address.
4. HOW TO WIN:
One (1) Winner will be selected through a random drawing as soon as practicable after
the Entry Period ends.
Potential Winner will be notified either by phone, email, and/or mail. Winner must
respond to such notification, by calling the Sweepstakes coordinator provided in the
notification, within twenty-four (24) hours after the notification is sent by Sponsor, or the
Winner will be subject to disqualification, in which case the Prize will be forfeited, and
an alternate Winner will be randomly selected from among the remaining eligible entries,
time permitting. Winner may be required to sign and return appropriate forms and/or
documentation, including an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and/or where
legally permissible a Publicity Release within two (2) days following the date of first
attempted notification. Winner hereby further agrees that it will sign any documents
necessary to transfer copyright of the entry to Sponsor within two (2) days following the
date of first attempted notification. Failure to sign and return such forms within the
requisite timeframe could result in disqualification.
Sponsor is not responsible for incomplete, incomprehensible, illegible, or out-of-service
contact information. If Sponsor is unable, after making a reasonable effort, to contact a
selected potential winner, that potential winner will be disqualified and a new potential
winner will be selected from remaining entries until all qualified Winners are chosen.
5. PUBLICITY RELEASE:
Except where prohibited, entry in the Sweepstakes constitutes each entrant’s consent to
use, publish, reproduce and for all purposes, including publicity, promotion and
advertising, in any media (including without limitation, the Internet, television, radio, or
offline promotions), each Winner’s name, city, photograph, likeness, biographical
material, voice, image, each in perpetuity without further compensation, credit or right of
review or approval.
6. PRIZES:
One (1) Winner will receive one (1) FAMILY 4-PACK OF ADMISSION TICKETS TO
THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR, good for any one (1) day, August 25 through
September 3, 2017. Transportation to and from the Event is not included.
Approximate Retail Value of Prize: $48
All charges, fees, and costs not specifically included in the prize descriptions above,
including but not limited to personal incidental items, transportation, taxes, souvenirs,
gratuities, and licenses, are the responsibility of the Prize Winner and their guests.
Prize must be picked up at NBC5 by 8/25/2017 by 4:30 pm, or at a venue to be
determined by NBC5.
To claim prize, Winner must provide a valid driver’s license or state identification card.
Prizes are non-transferable. Certain blackout dates may apply. No cash redemption or
prize substitution allowed by Prize Winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a
prize of equal or greater value for any reason in the sole discretion of Sponsor if the Prize
or any component thereof is unavailable for any reason.
7. ODDS:
Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Entry
Period.
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
Participants are responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws and regulations and with these Official Rules, and by entering, participants agree to
be bound to these Official Rules. Any attempt by an entrant or other party to tamper with
the proper administration of the Sweepstakes will disqualify the entrant and may result in
civil or criminal action against the entrant or other party and may result in the
discontinuation, suspension, or cancellation of the Sweepstakes. Winners and entrants
agree, except where prohibited by law, to release and discharge, hold harmless and
indemnify the Sweepstakes Entities, and all others associated with the development and
execution of this Sweepstakes, from any and all tax liability that may be imposed or
associated with receipt or use of the Prizes, and from and against any and all claims,
actions, proceedings, and liability for any damages, expenses, fees, injury or losses
(including personal injury or death) sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership,
or use of the Prize or while traveling to, preparing for, or participating in any Prize-
related activity. Sponsor is not responsible for any printing, typographical, mechanical or
other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Promotion or in the
announcement of the Prize. Winner’s guest(s), if applicable, must execute a liability and
publicity release prior to the Winner’s receipt of the Prize. Sponsor retains the discretion
to make all decisions regarding the interpretation and application of these Official Rules.
All decisions of Sponsor are final and discretionary. In the event the selected Winner(s)
of the Prize are/is ineligible or refuse(s) the Prize, the Prize will be forfeited and Sponsor,
in its sole discretion, may randomly select an alternate Winner from remaining entries, or
may elect not to award such Prize to an alternate Winner, where permitted. For prizes
valued at $600 or greater, Winner must provide his or her Social Security Number for tax
purposes. Prizes may be considered income, and any and all taxes associated with Prizes
are the responsibility of the Winner(s).
9. DISCLAIMER/INTERNET:
If for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned for any reason,
including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, and unauthorized intervention,
fraud, technical failures, acts of God, war, terrorism, government regulation, disaster,
fire, strikes, civil disorder, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which
corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity of the Sweepstakes, the
Sponsor reserves the right in its discretion to disqualify any individual it believes has
tampered with the entry process, and/or cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the
Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received
as of the termination date. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in a
Promotion if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate
operation of the Promotion by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing
practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants. Caution: Any attempt
by a participant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate
operation of the Promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an
attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such participant to
the fullest extent of the law. The Sweepstakes Entities (i) assume no responsibility for
any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission,
communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alternation
of, entries; (ii) are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any
telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or provider, computer
equipment, software, failure of any entry information to be received by the Sponsor on
account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any
website, or (iii) any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to the
participant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or
downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Sponsor makes no warranty, guarantee,
or representation of any kind concerning any prize, and Sponsor specifically disclaims
any implied warranty of merchantability, warranty of fitness, and any other implied
warranty.
10. ARBITRATION/CHOICE OF LAW:
Except where prohibited, entrants agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of
action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes shall be resolved exclusively by
arbitration pursuant to the Rules of the American Arbitration Association then effective,
and any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket
costs incurred by entrant with regard to this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees,
punitive, incidental, consequential or other damages. All issues and questions concerning
the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the
rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the Sweepstakes shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York,
without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether
of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of
any jurisdiction other than New York. The courts of New York in New York County
shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this
Sweepstakes. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the
Sweepstakes, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of New York in New
York County. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules
shall not affect the invalidity or unenforceability of any other provision so long as the
general intent of these Official Rules remains in effect. In the event that any such
provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules
shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable
provision was not contained therein.
11. OFFICIAL RULES AND LIST OF WINNERS:
To receive a copy of these Official Rules, visit www.facebook.com/MyNBC5,
www.MyNBC5.com, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to NBC5-TV5
Television Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. These Official Rules supersede all other
published editions. Sponsor reserves the right to change, alter, or amend these Official
Rules as necessary, in its sole discretion, to ensure the fair administration of the
Sweepstakes or to comply with applicable law. For a list of Winners’ names, send a self-
addressed stamped envelope within 60 days of the drawing to 2017 FAIR DAYS OF
SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORED BY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR
Winner’s List, at the address listed above.
12. SPONSOR(S):
NBC5-TV, 5 Television Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
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