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BestSweet, Inc. “Unwrap the Cure” Sweepstakes
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
DATES OF PROMOTION: The “Unwrap the Cure” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on January 1, 2007 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 1, 2007 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to legal U.S. residents residing in any of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees and their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings or spouse, regardless of where they live, or persons living in same household, whether related or not) of BestSweet, Inc.. (the “Sponsor”), and each of their respective parent companies, divisions, affiliates, contractors, subsidiaries, distributors, sales representatives, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any others engaged in the development, production, execution or distribution of this Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, the entities supplying the Prizes herein (the “Sweepstakes Entities”), are not eligible to participate. Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, outside of the 50 United States, and where restricted or prohibited by law.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes:
A) WITH A PURCHASE: Purchase specially marked bags of Baskin-Robbins® Sugar Free Hard Candy to obtain a wrapped Game Piece (while supplies last) and unfold your Game Piece to reveal your Unique Code. Then visit www.unwrapthecure.com during the Sweepstakes Period and completely fill out the Official Online Entry Form, in its entirety, including First Name, Last Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone Number (including area code) and E-mail Address. Then enter your Unique Code and press the “Submit” button in order to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. In order for an online entry to be valid, entrant must have a valid e-mail address and must click the “submit” button. You must complete the entire registration and configuration process in order to be automatically entered into the sweepstakes. If you abort the registration and configuration process before it is complete, or if you intentionally un-configure before the end of the sweepstakes, you will not be eligible to win. Limit of five (5) entries per person/household for the entire length of the Sweepstakes.
B) WITHOUT A PURCHASE: On a plain 3” x 5” card, legibly handprint or type your name, age, complete address, city, state, zip code, phone number (including area code), and email address. Then, mail your 3” x 5” card in a postage-affixed sealed envelope to: “Unwrap the Cure” Sweepstakes, 1878 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610. A maximum number of five (5) entries per person/household may be submitted during the Sweepstakes Period. No mechanically or programmatically reproduced entries are permitted. Each envelope is considered one entry. Mail entries must be postmarked by April 3, 2007 and received by April 11, 2007. Sweepstakes Entities will not verify receipt of entries for entrants. All entries submitted become the sole property of Sweepstakes Entities and will not be returned. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, illegible, or damaged mailed entries.
Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Unique Candy Codes and/or submit entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins, and/or any other methods will void that entrant’s plays and that entrant may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the person in whose name the e-mail account is registered. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses, or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.
DRAWING: Prize winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period, on or about April 14, 2007, in a random drawing conducted under the supervision of The National Sweepstakes Co., an independent judging organization, whose decisions are based on their sole discretion and interpretation of these Official Rules, and are final and binding in all respects. There will be two million (2,000,000) Game Pieces distributed on specially marked bags of Baskin-Robbins® Sugar Free Hard Candy. Odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
PRIZES:
A) GRAND PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize of a 6 day/7Night All-Inclusive getaway to The Aventura Spa Palace Resort on The Mayan Riviera will be awarded. Trip includes round trip air transportation for two (2) people from a major airport nearest winner’s legal US residence to the destination city, 7 nights of 5-star hotel accommodations, the “VIP Plus” all-inclusive package (includes: round trip airport/hotel transfers, VIP Check-In/Express Checkout, Superior Room with two-person Grecian Jacuzzi and private balcony/terrace, unlimited meals, snacks, and drinks [alcoholic & non-alcoholic], unlimited mini bar [including bottled water, beer, soft drinks], unlimited 24-hour room service, unlimited free tours per person [including Chichen Itza, Tulum/Snorkel, Coba, Isla Mujeres, Sail n’ Snorkel, Wet n’ Wild Water Park, Ek-balam/Valladolid and others], Complimentary Spa Package [including one (1) free manicure, pedicure AND massage per adult at the hotel salon/spa], non-motorized water sports, introductory scuba lesion, unlimited tennis, theme shows, daily entertainment, tip allowance within the hotel, all taxes and fees [includes 12% Mexican Hotel tax], one (1) -$15 certificate for spa treatments, one (1) - $50 certificate for golf at the Playacar Golf Club or Moon Palace Golf Club, one (1) - $25 certificate for car rental, free transportation to Playa del Carmen, and access to the amenities at the other Palace Resorts hotels), and $500 spending money per person. The Approximate Retail Value (the “ARV”) of the Grand Prize trip is $5,000.
Expenses of personal nature (i.e., gratuities, phone calls, gift shop purchases, some beverages, meals in alternate dining venues, etc.), are the financial responsibility of the Grand Prize winner. Winner must complete travel by by April 14, 2008 and must confirm travel dates with Independent Sweepstakes Administrator within 60 (sixty) days of Claiming Prize. (See PRIZE CLAIM section of these Official Rules). All federal, state and local taxes, including, but not limited to, any taxes imposed on the income of the Grand Prize winner as a result of winning the Grand Prize and all other expenses not specifically mentioned herein as part of the Grand Prize are solely the responsibility of the Grand Prize winner. Prize is non-transferable, and cannot be sold, combined with any other offer or redeemed for cash. All travel subject to space availability at time of request, blackout dates including holidays and other restrictions may apply. Winner must give 30 days notice prior to intended date of departure. Grand Prize winner and travel companion must travel on same itinerary and must have valid required travel documents (i.e., valid photo ID, passport, birth certificate) before departure. Grand Prize winner and travel companion are solely responsible for determining and obtaining, each at his/her own cost, required travel documents. All minors (based on age of majority in resident’s state) must be accompanied by minor's parent or legal guardian who must also be the prizewinner.
B) FIRST PRIZES: Five (5) First Prizes of a ProForm C630 Elliptical Trainer Machine will be awarded. The ARV of each First Prize is $249. The total ARV of all First Prizes to be awarded is $1,245.
C) SECOND PRIZES: Ten (10) Second Prizes of a $50 Visa GiftCard will be awarded. The ARV of each Second Prize is $50. The total ARV of all Second Prizes to be awarded is $500.
The total ARV of all prizes to be awarded is $6,745. No Prize substitution or cash redemption, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion or as otherwise provided herein. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or greater value if Prize becomes unavailable due to reasons beyond the control of the Sponsor. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. The value of the Grand Prize is taxable as income and Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for any taxes on the Prize, including, but not limited to all applicable federal, state and local taxes. Any difference between stated value of Prize and actual Prize value will not be awarded. No more than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded. Limit of One (1) Prize per person/ household. All prizes will be awarded.
PRIZE CLAIMS: Except where prohibited, the potential Grand Prize winner must sign and return to Independent Sweepstakes Administrator, within ten (10) days of being notified, an affidavit of eligibility/liability/publicity release in order to claim prize. If potential Grand Prize winner cannot be contacted within ten (10) days from the date of the first attempt to contact him/her or if he/she fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release or driver’s license within the required time period, potential Grand Prize winner forfeits their right to the Grand Prize and another winner will be selected. Potential Grand Prize Winner consents to use of his/her name, likeness, biographical information, and voice in advertising worldwide without additional compensation (TN residents will not be required to sign a publicity release as a condition of winning a prize). All taxes on the Grand prize are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize winner.
GENERAL RULES OF PARTICIPATION: By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants, and winners release each and all of the Sweepstakes Entities, from any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described) with respect to or arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes, and/or the receipt or use/misuse of the prizes awarded, including, without limitation, liability for personal injury, death or property damage. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges, which are final in all respects and not subject to appeal. Sponsor reserves the right permanently to disqualify from this Sweepstakes any person it believes has violated these Official Rules. All Sweepstakes materials and Game Pieces are subject to verification and are void if (a) not obtained in accordance with these Official Rules and through legitimate channels, (b) any part is counterfeited, altered, defective, damaged, illegible, reproduced, tampered with, mutilated or irregular in any way, (c) are obtained where prohibited, or (d) they contain printing, typographical, mechanical, or other errors. Sponsor’s liability for defective Sweepstakes materials and Game Pieces is limited to replacement while supplies last. Entrants assume all risk of loss, damage, destruction, delay or misdirection of Sweepstakes materials, Game Pieces and mail submitted to Sponsor. All federal, state and local laws apply. In the event any portion of this Sweepstakes is compromised by activities beyond the control of the Sponsor which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes or this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes. Winning a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winners' names, addresses (city & state), voices and/or likenesses for purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity, for this promotion only, without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries, whether due to system errors or failures, faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions, entries not received resulting from any hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, failed, incomplete or garbled computer or telephone transmissions, typographical or system errors and failures, faulty transmissions, technical malfunctions, or otherwise. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants, Sponsor, or Sweepstakes Entities. If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not able to be conducted as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and randomly draw from those entries received up to the cancellation/suspension date. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE 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 REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
NO LIABILITY: By participating, entrants agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from and against any claims made by winners, entrants, or any other third parties, related in any way to the operation of this Sweepstakes as well as any other claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in this Sweepstakes.
INDEPENDENT SWEEPSTAKES ADMINISTRATOR: This Sweepstakes is being administered by The National Sweepstakes Company, 693 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, who is responsible for overseeing the awarding of all prizes, and whose decisions are final in regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes.
WINNER’S LIST REQUEST: To receive a list of major prizewinners, send a self-addressed, stamped (business size) envelope to: BestSweet, Inc. “Unwrap the Cure” Winner’s List Request, PO Box 10505 Rochester, NY 14610. Requests must be received by May 14, 2007.
SPONSOR: BestSweet, Inc., 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends 4/1/07. Open to legal residents of one of the 50 US or DC, 18 years of age or older. Subject to full official rules. Sweepstakes Void in Puerto Rico, US territories and possession outside of the 50 US and where restricted or prohibited by law.
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