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Nickelodeon’s
“NICK FEST’ 2002” Giveaway
OFFICIAL RULES
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
2. ENTER VIA MAIL: i) Print your complete name,
address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number and age on at least
a 3 ˝” x 5” postcard and mail to:
Nickelodeon’s “NICK FEST’ 2002”
Giveaway
PO Box 10939
Rochester, NY 14610
Enter as often as you wish, but each entry must
be hand-printed and mailed separately. Entries that are illegible, incomplete,
sent overnight delivery or via telefax, printed by machine or otherwise
mechanically reproduced will not be accepted. Sweepstakes Sponsors are
not responsible for entries that may be lost, delayed, mutilated and misdirected,
or for typographical errors in the rules. All entries must be postmarked
no later than December 14, 2002 and received at the above address by December
21, 2002.
3. TO ENTER ONLINE: The sweepstakes will be posted
on nick.com starting on or about 12pm EST December 7, 2002 and ending
at 12 midnight EST on December 14, 2002. Entrants must fill out all required
fields on the Sweepstakes entry form on Nickelodeon's website, www.nick.com,
and return the entry electronically. Incomplete or inaccurate online entry
forms are void. Sponsors are not responsible for electronic entries that
may be lost, delayed, misdirected, or for typographical errors in the
rules or entry of information. In the event there is more than one eligible
child per household, online entries using parent/guardian email address
may be used more than once. By completing the online entry form, you are
agreeing to be notified by email if you are chosen as a winner in the
Nickelodeon’s “NICK FEST’ 2002” Giveaway. By entering,
participants acknowledge compliance with these official rules including
all eligibility requirements. MTV Networks, MTVN Online Inc., Mattel Inc.,
their parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, licensees, advertising
and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, printing
agents and any other sponsors (collectively the “Sponsors ”)
are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions, human
error, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion,
defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer on-line systems,
servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or
players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the
Internet or at any website or any combination thereof, including injury
or damage to participants or to any other person’s computer related
to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in this Sweepstakes.
If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned,
including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention,
fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond the control of the
Sponsors which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness,
integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the
right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend
the online portion of the Sweepstakes. Entries that have been tampered
with or altered are void. In the event of a dispute over who submitted
the winning entry, the holder of the winning email address will be declared
the winner. Collection of personally identifiable information will be
in accordance with the Nickelodeon Online Privacy Policy as posted on
nick.com. All email entries must be received at nick.com by 12 midnight
EST on December 14, 2002.
The parent/guardian of each online entrant will
be sent a notification email upon electronic submission of the online
entry form confirming entry into the sweepstakes and providing the option
to withdraw entry. If the option to withdraw is not exercised within the
time period indicated on such notice the entry will be deemed submitted.
4. Sweepstakes commences December 7, 2002 and ends
December 14, 2002.
5. The concept of the Sweepstakes is as follows:
Winners will be selected in a random drawing of postcard and online electronic
entries on or about December 24, 2002 by an independent judging organization
from among all qualified entries received. Limit one prize per household/individual.
Odds of winning will depend on the total number of qualified entries received.
All winners will be notified by regular mail or email on or about February
14, 2003.
6. The prizes are as follows:
First Prize (500): Winners to receive a Pop-Sensation Barbie doll from
Mattel (estimated retail value $24.99). Estimated retail value of all
first prizes $12,495.00.
Total estimated retail value of all Sweepstakes
prizing is $12,495.00.
8. All prizes are non transferable and have no
cash equivalent. Merchandise cannot be returned for cash. Substitution
of prizes by winners is prohibited. Sponsors reserve the right in its
sole discretion to substitute any prize or prizes with a prize of comparable
value. In the event that any Winner chooses not to accept his/her prize,
or is unable to be notified, he/she will be disqualified and an alternate
winner will be randomly selected from all of the remaining entries.
9. Sweepstakes is open to children who are legal
residents of the continental United States between the ages 5 and 15 by
December 14, 2002. Online entrants must have online service prior to December
1, 2002. Sweepstakes not open to employees and their immediate families
of Sponsors. Winners must prove eligibility. Winner’s parent or
legal guardian must sign an affidavit (i) releasing Sponsors from any
liability, claims, demands, and cause of action from personal injury and/or
damage, theft, or loss suffered in connection with this Sweepstakes or
the use or acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse if the prizes
or any portion thereof; and (ii) where permitted by law, granting Sponsors
the right to use winner’s name, voice, and likeness for advertising
and publicity purposes without additional compensation. Entry into Sweepstakes
constitutes the Winners’ parent or legal guardian’s agreement
to sign such releases. Receipt of any of the prize components of this
Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations. Noncompliance will
result in disqualification of winner. All entries become the property
of Sponsors and will not be returned. All postcard winners will be notified
via phone and online entry winners will be notified by email and mail.
On-line winners must respond to the sender by email within (2) business
days of winner notification or will be disqualified. Winners and a parent
or legal guardian will be required within five (5) business days of winner
notification to sign and return affidavits of eligibility and compliance
with official rules and all legal documents which Sponsors may require
(including a W 9 tax form). Noncompliance with any of the above will result
in disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected.
10. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants
agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the judges and Sponsors,
which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
11. For a list of Winners and/or a copy of these
Official Rules, send a stamped, self addressed envelope to:
MTV Networks
1515 Broadway, 42nd Floor
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Nickelodeon’s “NICK FEST’ 2002” Giveaway
All requests for list of Winners or a copy of
these rules must be received by February 14, 2003.
12. Sponsors: MTV Networks, 1515 Broadway, New
York, NY 10036 and Mattel Inc., 333 Continental Blvd., El Sequndo, CA
90245.
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