Official Rules
"American Airlines Rainbow Vacation to the W Fort Lauderdale Sweepstakes"
Sponsored by
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc., American Airlines and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID IN ALASKA AND HAWAII AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
2. Entry Period: "American Airlines Rainbow Vacation to the W Fort Lauderdale Sweepstakes" (the "Sweepstakes") commences at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on May 1, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 PM (ET) on June 1, 2009 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). All entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM (ET) on June 1, 2009.3. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia. Entrants must be at least 21 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees and their immediate families (i.e., parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, step parents, step children and step siblings regardless of where they reside) of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. ("MTVN"), American Airlines ("AA"), GreaterAmerican"), Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau ("GFLCVB" and, collectively with American (as sponsor and GPrize Provider) and FLCVB, the "Sponsors"), and each of their respective parent companies, affiliated companies, sponsors, subsidiaries, advertising agencies and third party fulfillment agencies and each of their respective agents, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns (collectively, with Sponsors, the "Sweepstakes Entities") are NOT eligible to enter or win Sweepstakes. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants: (a) agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the interpretations of these Official Rules by Sponsors, and by the decisions of Sponsors, which are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes; (b) release and hold harmless Sweepstakes Entities and each of their respective agents, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns, against any and all claims, injury or damage arising out of or relating to participation in this Sweepstakes and/or use or misuse or redemption of a Prize (as hereinafter defined); and (c) acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules.
4. To Enter: Visit http://www.logoonline.com/sweepstakes/rainbow-fort-lauderdale, a website owned and controlled by MTVN (the "MTVN Website"), and complete all required fields on the online entry form. Entrants must also electronically acknowledge and agree to the terms of the MTVN Website Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and submit the online entry form as instructed. Entrants may enter as many times as they wish. In the event of a dispute over who submitted a winning online entry, the authorized subscriber of the e-mail account used to participate in this Sweepstakes at the actual time of entry, will be deemed to be the entrant. The authorized account subscriber is defined as the natural person who is assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, education, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. All entries become the property of MTVN and will not be acknowledged or returned. All entries submitted in accordance with these Official Rules shall be collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Eligible Entries."
5. Winner Selection/Notification/Odds of Winning: There will be one (1) grand prize winner ("Grand Prize Winner") and thirty (30) first place winners ("First Place Winners" and, together with Grand Prize Winner, the "Winner" or "Winners") randomly selected on or around July 1, 2009 from among all of the Eligible Entries received. MTVN will make up to two (2) attempts over the 48 hour period following the Winners' selection to contact the potential Winners via the telephone number(s) and/or email provided on his/her entry form. If a potential Winner cannot be reached during the 48 hour period in which he/she is called (no messages will be left on answering machines or voicemail systems) or emailed, the potential Winner will be disqualified and an alternate Winner will be selected from among the remaining applicable Eligible Entries received, if time permits. The odds of winning the Sweepstakes depend on the number of Eligible Entries received.
6. Winner Verification: The potential Winner must prove eligibility, including, without limitation, proof of age and residence within three (3) days of being notified as a potential Winner. In the event of non-compliance by the potential Winner, such potential Winner shall be disqualified and all privileges otherwise due as the Winner shall be terminated and an alternative potential Winner may be chosen from among all of the remaining applicable Eligible Entries received in Sponsors' sole discretion. The Winner must sign (his/her parent/legal guardian must sign if Winner is a resident of a jurisdiction that deems him/her to be a minor) within three (3) days of receipt of such documents from MTVN: (a) an affidavit of eligibility and release of Sweepstakes Entities from any and all liability with respect to, or in any way arising from or in connection with, participation in this Sweepstakes and/or the acceptance, possession or use/misuse of prize if awarded to Winner, including, but not limited to, liability for personal injury, bodily injury, death, damages or loss of any kind; and (b) except where prohibited by law, a promotional release granting Sweepstakes Entities the right to use their name and likeness for advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation. Entry into these Sweepstakes constitutes agreement to sign such releases. Winner also must acknowledge that Sweepstakes Entities have not and will not obtain or provide insurance of any kind relating to the Prize and that the Winner (his/her parent/legal guardian must sign if Winner is a resident of a jurisdiction that deems him/her to be a minor) will be responsible for obtaining and paying for any life, travel, accident, property or other form of insurance relating to the Prizes. Winner must also complete any additional legal documents provided by Sponsors (or third party on its behalf, if applicable) with respect to the Prizes and return them as instructed within the timeframe specified by Sponsors or Winner may forfeit the Prize at Sponsors' sole discretion. All decisions of Sponsors relating to these Sweepstakes are final. Sponsors expressly reserve the right to delay the announcement of the Winner for creative or technical reasons or for any other reason Sponsors deem necessary.
7. Prizes: (a) Grand Prize: The Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip for two (2) for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest (the "Guest") of Two (2) Roundtrip /Coach Class Travel Authorization Certificates (each a "Travel Certificate") on American Airlines or their Airline Associates (American Eagle or the AmericanConnection® carrier from any city served by American Airlines or their Airline Associates in the 48 contiguous United States to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, currently scheduled for the month of April 2010, subject to change in Sponsors' sole discretion. If Grand Prize Winner cannot travel on dates specified by Sponsors, Grand Prize Winner will forfeit all rights to the prize. If the Grand Prize Winner is not available to travel on the dates specified by Sponsors in its sole discretion, Grand Prize Winner privileges and the Grand Prize will be terminated and an alternative Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the remaining Eligible Entries. Sponsors are not responsible if potential Grand Prize Winner is unable or unavailable to accept prize. The trip will include: (i) roundtrip coach class Travel Certificates on American for Grand Prize Winner and Guest, which shall originate from a major U.S. gateway airport of American's choice nearest Grand Prize Winner's residence (as determined by Sponsors) to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Sponsors reserves the right to substitute ground transportation for air transportation if the Grand Prize Winner resides within 150 miles of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) and (ii) four (4) nights standard hotel accommodations at the W Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for Grand Prize Winner and Guest which shall be one (1) room based on double occupancy (meals, telephone calls, tips and other incidentals and costs are not included) (collectively, the "Grand Prize").
The approximate retail value ("ARV") of the Grand Prize is $2,500.00, depending on time of travel and departure. The ARV of the Grand Prize is subject to change based on current market conditions at time of Grand Prize fulfillment and the time of travel and the distance between departure and destination. Any difference between the ARV and the actual value, if any, will not be awarded. The dates for fulfillment of the Grand Prize will be on or around April 19, 2010 through April 30, 2010, subject to change in Sponsors' sole discretion. Arrangements for the fulfillment of the airline portion of the Grand Prize will be made by American and the fulfillment of the hotel portion of the Grand Prize will be made by GFLCVB.
Travel for the Grand Prize winner and his or her travel companion(s) must take place within one (1) year from the date the Travel Certificates are issued. Winners are responsible for the full cost of transportation to and from the closest American Airlines departure city and their place of residence. Travel must originate and end at the airport nearest the Grand Prize winner's home that is served by American Airlines or their Airline Associates. Winners are responsible for any and all applicable fees, service charges, surcharges or passenger facility charges and all insurance federal, state, local and foreign taxes, if any, gratuities, meals, incidentals and any other unspecified expenses associated with acceptance or use of the Prize. Some of these taxes, fees and other amounts may be due upon booking/ticketing the Travel Certificates. Prize(s is/are) provided "as is" and without any warranty of any kind. Prize(s is/are) non-transferable. No cash redemption or prize substitution allowed by winner. Limit one prize per household/family. The Grand Prize winner and his or her travel companion(s) must travel together on the same itinerary, including the same departure date, destination and return date. No stopovers are permitted on tickets issued as a prize; if a stopover occurs, the prize will terminate at the stopover point and full fare will be charged for the remaining segments, including the return, of the trip. Schedules subject to change without notice. Guest traveling with Grand Prize Winner must be at time of Grand Prize fulfillment twenty one (21) year of age or older. Sponsors will determine the airline and hotel in their sole discretion. Travel is subject to availability and certain other restrictions, which are subject to change in the sole discretion of American Airlines. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Travel arrangements are subject to availability and must be roundtrip. Sponsors shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations necessitated by same. MTVN and FLCVBs shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage. All travel dates are subject to change in Sponsors' sole discretion. If for any reason any Grand Prize related event is delayed, cancelled or postponed, Sponsors reserve the right, but is not obligated, to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes in its discretion and shall award a substitute prize of equal or greater value, if advertised prize becomes unavailable; provided no such substitute prize shall be from American without its prior written consent which may include, but is not limited to, a cash prize equivalent to the ARV of the trip portion of the Grand Prize as set forth in these Official Rules. All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specifically listed above as being provided, including, without limitation, additional ground transportation, luggage fees, meals, snacks, beverages, mini-bar, entertainment, tips, souvenirs, personal expenses, damages to hotel rooms, any equipment to be used in connection with the Grand Prize are solely Grand Prize Winner's responsibility.
(b) First Place Prizes: Each of the thirty (30) First Place Winners will receive one (1) beach bag, which includes, but is not limited to, one (1) beach towel, one (1) pair of flip flops, one (1) beach ball, and one (1) Rainbow planner, subject to change in Sponsors' sole discretion (the "First Place Prize" or "First Place Prizes" and, together with the Grand Prize, the "Prize" or "Prizes").
The ARV of each First Place Prize is approximately $25.00. The total ARV of all (30) First Place Prizes is approximately $750.00. The ARV of the First Place Prizes is subject to change based on current market conditions at time of First Place Prize fulfillment. Any difference between the ARV and the actual value, if any, will not be awarded. Taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the winner. Arrangements for the fulfillment of the First Place Prizes will be made by Sponsors. All Prizes will be awarded provided they are claimed properly in accordance with these Official Rules.
8. General Prize Terms: The value of the Prizes will be taxable to Winners as income. Winner must supply MTVN with his/her social security number for tax purposes. IRS Form 1099s will be issued in the name of Winner for the actual value of the Prize received. Upon entry into these Sweepstakes, Winners (as well as all other Online Entrants) are required to comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. All federal, state and local taxes, and any other costs not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the Winners' responsibility. Sweepstakes Entities shall have no responsibility or obligation to a Winner or potential Winner who is unable or unavailable to accept or utilize Prizes as described herein. Sponsors reserve the right not to award some or all of the Prizes if it determines, in its sole discretion, that an insufficient number of Eligible Entries were received during the Sweepstakes Period.
No substitution, transfer or cash equivalent of the Prizes or any portion thereof permitted, except by Sponsors, in which case a prize of comparable or greater value may be awarded.
9. AMERICAN AIRLINES TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE TERMS: Each Travel Certificate may be used to purchase air travel wholly on American Airlines or its Airline Associates. Travel Certificates are redeemable for air travel sold and originating in the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States. Travel Certificates are not returnable or redeemable for cash, except where required by law. Lost, stolen or damaged Travel Certificates will not be replaced. Travel Certificates have no implied warranties and are not credit or debit cards. Travel Certificate redemption is based on availability at the time of reservation, and must adhere to applicable embargoed dates. Each Travel Certificate is valid for one (1) year from the date issued. Expiration date cannot be extended. Travel using Travel Certificates does not qualify for American Airlines AAdvantage® mileage credit or elite status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete AAdvantage® program details, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage. American Airlines is not liable for any expense incurred as a consequence of a flight cancellation or flight delay. American Airlines reserves the right to revise the Travel Certificate rules and conditions at any time without notice.
10. General Terms: Noncompliance with any of these Official Rules may result in disqualification. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY THE WINNERS OR ANY BEHAVIOR BY THE WINNERS THAT WILL BRING SUCH WINNERS OR SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES INTO DISREPUTE (IN SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES' SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION AS THE WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS THE WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
The Sweepstakes Entities assume no responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate entry information whether caused by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in these Sweepstakes or by any human, mechanical or electronic error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in these Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or players as a result of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in these Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of these Sweepstakes, errors in processing entries, identifying the Winners or in the announcement of the Prizes and Winners. If, for any reason, these Sweepstakes are not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, changes in MTVN's on-air programming, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sweepstakes Entities which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of these Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend these Sweepstakes. Should these Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, notice will be posted on http://www.logoonline.com/sweepstakes/rainbow-fort-lauderdale during the Sweepstakes Period and the Prizes may be awarded to Winners to be selected from among all Eligible Entries received up until and, or after (if applicable) the time of modification, cancellation or termination or in a manner that is fair and equitable as determined by Sponsors. All interpretations of these Official Rules and decisions by Sponsors are final. No software-generated, robotic, programmed, script, macro or other automated online or text message entries are permitted. Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual they suspect or find (a) to have used a software generated, robotic, programmed, script, macro or other automated online or text message entry, (b) to have tampered with the entry process or the operation of these Sweepstakes, (c) to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, (d) to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person or (e) to have provided inaccurate information on any legal documents submitted in connection with these Sweepstakes and will result in that individual's e-mail address becoming ineligible and the entry/entries submitted by that e-mail address becoming void. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THESE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THESE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THESE SWEEPSTAKES. EACH ONLINE ENTRANT WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. Online Entrants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities from any and all liability resulting or arising from these Sweepstakes, to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against the Sweepstakes Entities, and hereby acknowledge that Sweepstakes Entities 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 the Prizes, including express warranties provided exclusively by a prize supplier that are sent along with the Prizes.
11. Request for Name of Winners and Official Rules: For the name of the Winners and/or Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
MTV Networks
Attention: American Airlines Rainbow Vacation to the W Fort Lauderdale Sweepstakes
1540 Broadway 31st Floor
New York, NY 10036
All requests for a copy of the Official Rules and for the names of the Winners must be made by August 1, 2009. Please note on the front left-hand corner of your outer envelope whether you are requesting "Official Rules" or the name of the "Winners". Vermont residents may omit return postage if requesting a set of Official Rules.
12. Sponsor: This Sweepstakes is sponsored by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc., 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, American Airlines, P.O. Box 619616, Fort Worth, TX 75261-9616, and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 100 East Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
13. Privacy: By entering, the information Online Entrants provide to participate in this Sweepstakes is subject to MTVN's privacy policy, AA's privacy policy, GFLCVB privacy policy.
14. Prize Provider and Sponsor: American Airlines, Inc.; 4333 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76155.
American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier are regional airlines associated with American Airlines, Inc. American Eagle service is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection® service is operated by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. an unaffiliated independent contractor.
AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection are marks of American Airlines, Inc.
EXHIBIT B
TRAVEL CERTIFICATES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Procedures for requesting Travel Authorization Certificates (each a Travel Certificate") will be provided to Organization upon receipt of the signed Agreement. Travel Certificates have no value except when redeemed in accordance with the terms and conditions listed below. Travel Certificates are not transferable or refundable.
2. Travel Certificates are subject to availability of promotional inventories and current embargoed dates. Coach must be booked in "T" class, Business in "U" class and First in "Z" class. No open Travel Certificates are permitted. Embargoed dates may apply.
3. Travel Certificates must be issued by the American Airlines Ticket Redemption Center at 1-800-727-2142. Travel agencies cannot issue Travel Certificates.
4. Any applicable fees, taxes, surcharges, service charges or passenger facility charges are the responsibility of the user and must be paid at the time the Travel Certificate is issued. Taxes shall include all federal, state, local and foreign taxes of any kind, and whether assessed for winning or otherwise coming into receipt of the Travel Certificates, or in relation to use of the Travel Certificates.
5. Travel Certificates are valid for travel only on American Airlines, American Eagle Airlines, Inc., Executive Airlines, Inc. or the AmericanConnection® carrier (collectively referred to in this Exhibit B as "American Airlines"). American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier are regional airlines associated with American Airlines, Inc. American Eagle® service is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company of American Airlines. The AmericanConnection® service is operated by Chautauqua Airlines, Inc., an unaffiliated independent contractor. Travel is not valid on flights operated under a code sharing agreement with other air carriers.
6. Travel must be via the most direct American Airlines routing. Unnecessary and circuitous routings, connecting points and/or segments are prohibited. Stopovers, except for the next connecting flight, are not permitted.
7. American Airlines is not responsible for, and will not pay, expenses associated with transportation on other carriers, ground transportation, excess baggage charges or overnight lodging, if required.
8. If American Airlines, for any reason, discontinues service to the selected destination before the travel date, the user must select an alternate American Airlines destination.
9. After a Ticket has been issued from a Travel Certificate, an administrative service charge of $100.00 will be assessed for any change requiring reticketing, such as a change of origin or destination. Changes requiring reticketing must have prior approval of ticket authorizer.
10. Unused Travel Certificates may be used at a later date (valid until travel expiration of this contract), subject to a ticket reissue fee. Travel Certificates that are not used by the expiration date of the contract will not be extended. Credit will not be given for unused Travel Certificates.
11. Lost or stolen Travel Certificates will not be replaced.
12. Passengers are not eligible for AADVANTAGE® mileage credit or any other promotional benefit that American may offer. AADVANTAGE® miles and/or stickers cannot be used to upgrade.
13. Purchased upgrades are permitted by paying the difference between the full fare for the authorized class of service and the next class of service. Paid upgrades are only allowed for next cabin. Two cabin upgrades will not be processed. Processing of purchased upgrades will be handled when redeeming certificate through our Ticket Redemption Center and may not be handled at airport ticket counters. Processing time is a minimum of 48 hours based on hours of operation of Ticket Redemption Center.