Forza Challenge Voting Sweepstakes Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
By entering the Forza Challenge Voting Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") you agree to abide by these Official Rules and any other terms and conditions referenced in these Official Rules.
1) ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft") ("Sponsor"), ForzaMotorsports.net, Turn10, Audi of America, Inc. ("Audi"), Infineon Raceway, GMR Marketing LLC ("GMR"), any person engaged to work on this program, and their affiliates, and promotion and other vendor agencies involved in this Sweepstakes (the "Released Parties") and the households and immediate family members (parent, spouse, child, and sibling) of such employees and their children are not eligible to enter or win. Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
2) ENTRY PERIOD: This Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 A.M. Pacific Time ("PT") on June 22, 2009, and ends at 11:59 P.M. PT on July 5, 2009 ("Promotion Period").
3) HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter—either online via PC or Xbox 360 console. To vote for your favorite entry in the Forza Challenge Design Contest online via PC or Xbox 360 console, a consumer must have access to an Xbox 360 console and be an Xbox LIVE Gold or Silver member in good standing. Once you have verified that you meet these system requirements, you must download the free Forza Challenge gamer pic that corresponds with the design that you like best before the close of the Promotion Period by either (1) by accessing www.xbox.com/forza3contest using a PC or (2) by accessing the Xbox LIVE Marketplace using an Xbox 360 console.
To download the Forza Challenge gamer pic on the Web using a PC, do the following:
- Navigate to www.xbox.com/forza3contest.
- Select the Forza Challenge design that you like best from the list of Finalists' designs and select "Download to Xbox 360."
- Select "Confirm" on the Confirm Purchase window.
- Players will see a "Congratulations! This item has been purchased and added to your download queue" message.
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To download the Forza Challenge gamer pic via Xbox LIVE using an Xbox 360 console, do the following:
- Sign in to Xbox LIVE and access the Game Marketplace.
- Select "Explore Game Content."
- Select "Themes & Gamer Pictures" channel.
- Select "Browse."
- Under Title, Select "F."
- Select "Forza Motorsport 3."
- Select the Forza Challenge gamer pic that you like best from the list of available sweepstakes gamer pics and select "Confirm Download."
- Upon the successful completion of the Forza Challenge design download, Players will see a "Forza Challenge gamer pic downloaded" message.
Updating Account Information: Please be sure that your Xbox LIVE gamer profile information including e-mail address, mailing address and phone is correct and current. To verify/update your profile information:
From the Xbox Dashboard:
- From the Xbox Dashboard, select "My Xbox" Channel.
- Select your Gamercard.
- Select "Manage Account."
- Select "Contact Information."
- Enter your account e-mail and password, and then select "Sign In."
- E-mail address is located on the Contact Information screen.
Via Xbox.com:
- Go to http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx.
- Sign in to Xbox using your Windows Live ID account email and password.
- Select "Manage Profile" on your "My Xbox" Home Page.
- Select "Billing and Contact Information."
- Update your Profile Information and then select "Save."
Entry Limit: Entrants may vote once per day but will only receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Limit one (1) Sweepstakes entry per person/gamertag, regardless of the number of votes submitted. Multiple entries from the same individual or e-mail or household address will be automatically disqualified. The use of automated devices to enter this Sweepstakes is prohibited. Microsoft assumes no responsibility for lost, late, or misdirected entries or any computer, online, or technical malfunctions that may occur. All entries become Microsoft's property and will not be returned. All entries must be received by 11:59 P.M. PT on July 5, 2009 to be eligible.
4) WINNER SELECTION/PRIZES: On or around July 7, 2009, Sponsor will select one (1) potential Grand Prize Winner from among all eligible entries received. All random drawings will be conducted under the supervision of Sponsor, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period.
One (1) Grand Prize: A 3-day/2-night trip for two to Sonoma, CA, including round-trip economy class air transportation from major airport nearest winner's home (from airport near Grand Prize winner's hometown at time of entry as selected at the discretion of Sponsor; ground transportation or other arrangements may be substituted at Sponsor's discretion); two (2) nights hotel accommodations (hotel to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor) in one (1) double occupancy room, excluding meals, room service, or other incidentals; one dining certificate at FARM; use of car rental for duration of stay; and winner and guest will have the opportunity to participate in the winner's choice of a 1-day Audi Sportscar Experience program at Infineon Raceway. Total Prize Approximate Retail Value: $7,752. Prize is non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded. No substitution may be made, except by Sponsor in the event that the prize (or portion of the prize) cannot be awarded for any reason, in which case, Sponsor will award a prize of equal or greater value. Car rental is subject to additional restrictions set forth by car rental contract. If winner does not meet rental car requisites/requirements that portion of the prize will not be awarded. Winner and guest must have a valid U.S. driver's license and may be required to execute additional release(s) required by the raceway prior to participating in the Audi Sportscar Experience. Airline carrier's regulations and conditions apply. Trip may not be combined with any other offer and travel may not qualify for frequent flyer miles. Winner and his/her traveling companion must travel together on the same itinerary. Travel companion of winner must be 21 years of age or older at time of travel. Winner and his/her travel companion must possess valid travel documents (i.e., valid photo ID) in order to travel. Trip must be taken on dates specified by Sponsor or prize will be forfeited; dates of departure and return are subject to change. Seat selection and timing of trip subject to availability and confirmation of reservations and any change incurred while booking travel are winner's sole responsibility. No refunds or credit for changes are allowed. All other expenses and costs, not expressly listed above, including, but not limited to, federal, state and local taxes, tips, entertainment, transfers, and transportation to and from winner's home residence are the winner's sole responsibility. Taxes on the prizes are solely the responsibility of the winner. Sponsor and its agencies assume no responsibility or liability for damages, losses or injury resulting from acceptance or use of prize.
These are estimated values only. The actual value of the Grand Prize is expected to vary, based on the point of origination, airfare fluctuations, and hotel pricing. If the actual value of the travel portion of prize is less than stated, difference will not be awarded in cash, and no such claim will be honored. If the Grand Prize winner resides within 300 miles of the travel destination, alternate travel arrangements may be made by the Sponsor and the Grand Prize and value of prize and single cash payment adjusted accordingly. The Grand Prize winner must contact Sponsor at least three (3) weeks prior to desired dates of travel. The Grand Prize winner must plan trip with Sponsor and travel must be completed before December 31, 2009, or the Grand Prize winner shall forfeit the prize in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. Travel route, hotel accommodations, activities, and all elements of the prize will be arranged by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion. Prizes are not redeemable for cash.
5) GENERAL CONDITIONS: By entering, entrant agrees to accept and abide by the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agrees that any dispute with regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes, rule interpretation, or award of prize, shall be resolved by GMR, an independent judging organization whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes are final. This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the United States. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone to the phone number indicated on the entry on or about July 8, 2009. The potential Grand Prize winner will have 48 hours from the time of the first phone notification to respond or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected, time permitting. The Grand Prize winner must complete, sign, and return an acceptable affidavit of eligibility, mutually acceptable liability release, publicity release, and the appropriate tax documents (the "Documents") within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Documents, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting.
Grand Prize Winner's Guest: The Grand Prize winner must designate one (1) guest within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Documents. The guest must be 21 years of age or older. In addition, at the same time as the Grand Prize winner completes his/her Documents, the guest must sign and return a publicity release and a mutually acceptable liability release.
Publicity Release: Entrants further grant to Sponsor the right to use and publish their proper name and state online and in print in any other media in connection with the Sweepstakes. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner's name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.
6) ADDITIONAL TERMS: By participating, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from any injury, loss or damage to person, including death or property damage due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly to the acceptance, use, or misuse of a prize, participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of prizes, including such error as may give an erroneous indication that a prize has been won. In the event the Sponsor is prevented from continuing with this Sweepstakes, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is undermined by any event including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state, or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within the Sponsor's control (each a "Force Majeure" event), the Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel, or terminate the Sweepstakes without notice or further obligation. If the Sponsor, in its discretion, elects to abbreviate the Sweepstakes as a result of a Force Majeure event, the Sponsor reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to award the prize from among all valid and eligible entries received up to the time of such Force Majeure event.
7) INTERNET: If for any reason the Internet portion of this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this Sweepstakes. In any such event, Microsoft, at its sole discretion, will select the winner(s) from eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such termination, suspension or cancellation. Microsoft assumes 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 alteration of, entries. Microsoft is 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 email or entry to be received by Microsoft on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entries made by Internet will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
8) WINNERS LIST: The names of the winners will be posted online on or around August 7, 2009, at: www.xbox.com/winners and this list will remain posted for at least thirty (30) days.
9) SPONSOR: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.
10) ADMINISTRATOR: GMR Marketing LLC, 5000 South Towne Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151.
