1. TO ENTER: You must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of Michigan. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes runs from November 16, 2009 through December 20, 2009 (the "Sweepstakes Period"), and entries must be received by 11:59PM EST December 20, 2009. To enter log onto www.fox17online.com, follow the contest link and the 17 Chances at Holiday Cheer link and complete an online entry form. Limit one entry per person and per e-mail address; subsequent entries from the same person or a single e-mail address will be deleted. Entrants must use their own name. Copies or other mechanical reproductions, facsimiles, entries containing technical or electronic reproductions, entries containing attached files are not eligible and will be rejected. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, incomplete, damaged, illegible, late, or misdirected entries, or for errors in mechanical transmission, technical difficulties or inability to transmit Internet entries.
2. SELECTION OF WINNERS: On or about Monday, December 21, 2009 FOX 17 WXMI will randomly select seventeen (17) winners from all eligible entries, subject to verification and compliance with the rules. Winners will be notified by telephone on or about Monday, December 21st. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. If an entrant selected as a winner cannot be reached by telephone after reasonable time and effort, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, that entrant shall be disqualified and an alternate winner shall be selected at random from among remaining entries in that daily entry pool until an eligible winner is selected and notified.
3. PRIZES: Subject to eligibility verification, each winner will receive a prize pack which includes: (a) Balance Health Chiropractic Center gift certificate for initial examination and consultation, x-ray not included (ARV: $95.00); (b) Branns Steakhouse and Grille gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (c) D2 Design Quest gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (d) Douglas J. Salon gift certificate valid for salon services only (ARV: $100.00); (e) Grand Rapids Popcorn gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (f) Keller Ford gift certificate for two free oil changes at the Keller Fast Lube Center and 12pt safety inspection (ARV: $50.00); (g) Klingmans Furniture gift certificate (ARV: $100.00); (h) Kool Chevrolet gift card valid for any service at the dealership (ARV: $50.00); (i) Maple Hill Golf Course gift certificate valid for golf play only, not valid for merchandise (ARV: $50.00); (j) Marks Photo Shop gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (k) Meijer, Inc gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (l) Visa Debit Card from Metro PCS (ARV: $50.00); (m) Purple East gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (n) Richard Engels Jewelers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (o) Rivertown Crossings American Express Debit Card valid at any Rivertown Crossings business (ARV: $50.00); (p) Skin Revitalizing Centers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (q) Westshore Communications gift card valid for all Verizon phones with a two year contract (ARV: $50.00); and (r) DeVries Jewelers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00). Approximate retail value of prize pack: $ 1045.00. Prize is non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. If prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. Winner will be required to sign a prize acceptance form/waiver of liability in person at FOX 17 WXMI during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM at 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Winner may be required to present valid state or government-issued proof of identity and eligibility. Winners may be required to fill out and submit a completed W9 form (available at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) prior to receiving a prize. Returned or unclaimed prizes will be forfeited, and no alternate prize shall be awarded.
4. CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS: Entrants agree Sponsor has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this Sweepstakes and that its decision is final and binding. Except where prohibited by law, entrants 18 years of age and older agree to allow use of their name, voice, photograph, likeness and any information provided on entry form, in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Sponsor and/or its affiliates, without additional compensation. Winners by acceptance of their prize, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent companies and affiliates, and each of their employees, representatives, contractors, sponsors and advertisers, from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs or claims related to any allegation regarding the award of, the receipt of, or the use of their prize. Sponsor is not responsible for personal injury of any prize winner incurred in connection with the use of their prize. Winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to receiving their prize. Winners assume all applicable tax liability for their prize. For a list of winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope after Monday, December 28, 2009 to: List of Winners, 17 Chances at Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes, FOX 17 WXMI, 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Requests for winners names must be received by Friday, January 15, 2010.
5. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes is not open to employees of Sponsor or their immediate family members, or to employees or immediate family of any of Sponsors affiliated companies, licensees, advertising or promotional agencies.
6. SPONSOR: Sweepstakes is sponsored by FOX 17 WXMI, 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Void where prohibited or restricted.
7. INTERNET: If for any reason, the Internet-related portion of this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause which corrupts or threatens the administration, security or integrity of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Sweepstakes or any portion of the Sweepstakes. ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE FAIR AND LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES. Sweepstakes rules shall be governed and enforced pursuant to Michigan law, excluding choice of law provisions.
2. SELECTION OF WINNERS: On or about Monday, December 21, 2009 FOX 17 WXMI will randomly select seventeen (17) winners from all eligible entries, subject to verification and compliance with the rules. Winners will be notified by telephone on or about Monday, December 21st. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. If an entrant selected as a winner cannot be reached by telephone after reasonable time and effort, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, that entrant shall be disqualified and an alternate winner shall be selected at random from among remaining entries in that daily entry pool until an eligible winner is selected and notified.
3. PRIZES: Subject to eligibility verification, each winner will receive a prize pack which includes: (a) Balance Health Chiropractic Center gift certificate for initial examination and consultation, x-ray not included (ARV: $95.00); (b) Branns Steakhouse and Grille gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (c) D2 Design Quest gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (d) Douglas J. Salon gift certificate valid for salon services only (ARV: $100.00); (e) Grand Rapids Popcorn gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (f) Keller Ford gift certificate for two free oil changes at the Keller Fast Lube Center and 12pt safety inspection (ARV: $50.00); (g) Klingmans Furniture gift certificate (ARV: $100.00); (h) Kool Chevrolet gift card valid for any service at the dealership (ARV: $50.00); (i) Maple Hill Golf Course gift certificate valid for golf play only, not valid for merchandise (ARV: $50.00); (j) Marks Photo Shop gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (k) Meijer, Inc gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (l) Visa Debit Card from Metro PCS (ARV: $50.00); (m) Purple East gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (n) Richard Engels Jewelers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (o) Rivertown Crossings American Express Debit Card valid at any Rivertown Crossings business (ARV: $50.00); (p) Skin Revitalizing Centers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00); (q) Westshore Communications gift card valid for all Verizon phones with a two year contract (ARV: $50.00); and (r) DeVries Jewelers gift certificate (ARV: $50.00). Approximate retail value of prize pack: $ 1045.00. Prize is non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. If prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. Winner will be required to sign a prize acceptance form/waiver of liability in person at FOX 17 WXMI during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM at 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Winner may be required to present valid state or government-issued proof of identity and eligibility. Winners may be required to fill out and submit a completed W9 form (available at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) prior to receiving a prize. Returned or unclaimed prizes will be forfeited, and no alternate prize shall be awarded.
4. CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS: Entrants agree Sponsor has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this Sweepstakes and that its decision is final and binding. Except where prohibited by law, entrants 18 years of age and older agree to allow use of their name, voice, photograph, likeness and any information provided on entry form, in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Sponsor and/or its affiliates, without additional compensation. Winners by acceptance of their prize, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent companies and affiliates, and each of their employees, representatives, contractors, sponsors and advertisers, from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs or claims related to any allegation regarding the award of, the receipt of, or the use of their prize. Sponsor is not responsible for personal injury of any prize winner incurred in connection with the use of their prize. Winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to receiving their prize. Winners assume all applicable tax liability for their prize. For a list of winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope after Monday, December 28, 2009 to: List of Winners, 17 Chances at Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes, FOX 17 WXMI, 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Requests for winners names must be received by Friday, January 15, 2010.
5. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes is not open to employees of Sponsor or their immediate family members, or to employees or immediate family of any of Sponsors affiliated companies, licensees, advertising or promotional agencies.
6. SPONSOR: Sweepstakes is sponsored by FOX 17 WXMI, 3117 Plaza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Void where prohibited or restricted.
7. INTERNET: If for any reason, the Internet-related portion of this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause which corrupts or threatens the administration, security or integrity of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Sweepstakes or any portion of the Sweepstakes. ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE FAIR AND LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES. Sweepstakes rules shall be governed and enforced pursuant to Michigan law, excluding choice of law provisions.
