Editor for a Day Sweepstakes
NOTICE TO ONLINE ENTRANTS
In the event of a dispute over the identity of an online entrant, entry will be
deemed submitted by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the e-mail
address submitted at time of entry. Authorized Account Holder means the natural
person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider,
online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for
assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail
address. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered, or mass
entries or entries generated by a script, macro or use of automated devices are
void. The Sponsors are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected,
damaged, illegible or postage due mail/entries; or (ii) error, omission,
interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or
destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for
technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or
software malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to
receive entry information by Sponsors on account of technical problems or
traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site or any combination
thereof; or (iii) any injury or damage to entrant's or any other person's
computer related to or resulting from participating in the sweepstakes. By
participating in the Sweepstakes, you (i) agree to be bound by these official
rules, including all eligibility requirements, and (ii) agree to be bound by
the decisions of Sponsors and the independent judging organization, which are
final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Failure to comply
with these official rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes.
Sponsors reserves the right to: (i) permanently disqualify from any sweepstakes
it sponsors any person it believes has intentionally violated these official
rules; and (ii) withdraw the online method of entry if it becomes technically
corrupted, (including if a computer virus or system malfunction inalterably
impairs its ability to conduct the sweepstakes), and to select winner from
among all eligible entries received prior to withdrawal.
LEGAL WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN INDIVIDUAL, WHETHER OR NOT AN ENTRANT,
TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE, DESTROY, TAMPER OR VANDALIZE THIS WEB SITE OR INTERFERE
WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL
LAWS AND THE SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND DILIGENTLY PURSUE
ALL REMEDIES AGAINST ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW.
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIPTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT
IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Eligibility: The Editor for a Day Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is open to
legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (except
residents of Florida who may not enter or win), age 18 and older. Employees of
Verizon and Game Informer ("the Sponsors") its parent company and their
subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, advertising and promotion
agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same
household of each are not eligible to enter or win. Sweepstakes governed by
U.S. law. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations. Void in Florida and where prohibited by law.
How to enter: To enter, visit
www.gameinformer.com and follow all entry instructions to enter
if you are a member. If you are not a member of Game Informer, you can become a
member by signing up for a free account. To sign-up for a free account, visit
www.gameinformer.com/login.aspx and follow all instructions to open a
free account. All entries must be received between 8:00 AM Eastern Time ("ET")
on 7/18/05 and 9 PM (ET) on 12/01/05. Entrants subject to all notices posted
online including but not limited to Sponsors' privacy policies. Limit: One
online entry per person or e-mail address per day. Proof of sending or
submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsors. By entering,
participants acknowledge compliance with the Official Rules, including
eligibility requirements and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the
decisions of the Sponsors and independent judging organization shall be final
and binding. The use of any device to automate the entry process is prohibited.
Illegible or mechanically reproduced entries are not eligible. All entries and
requests become the Sponsors' property and will not be returned or
acknowledged. The Sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, damaged, or
misdirected entries.
Winner Selection/Notification: Potential winner will be selected in a
random drawing from all eligible entries received. Random drawing will be
conducted on or about 12/11/05 by an independent judging organization
("judges") whose decisions are final. Potential winner will be notified by
email and/or mail and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of
Eligibility and Liability and a Publicity Release ("Affidavit/Release") within
14 days of date specified on notification, or prize will be forfeited and an
alternate winner will be selected. If Affidavit/Release is returned as
undeliverable, it will result in disqualification, and the prize will be
awarded to an alternate winner in a separate random drawing. If winner is
otherwise eligible under these Official Rules, but is nevertheless deemed a
minor in his or her state of primary residence, all required documents must be
signed by the winner's parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor. If
prize is forfeited for any reason whatsoever, the prize will be awarded to an
alternate winner in a separate random drawing. No substitution of prize offered
is permitted, no transfer of prize to a third party is permitted and prize may
not be redeemed for cash value, except that Sponsors (due to circumstances
beyond its control), reserve the right at their sole discretion to substitute
the prize for one of comparable or greater value. Prize awarded within thirty
(30) days from winner verification. Entry and acceptance of prize constitutes
permission to use winner's name, prize won, hometown, likeness, video tape, and
statements for promotional purposes, including but not limited to online
posting, radio, print and TV media, without further compensation, except where
prohibited by law.
Prize/Odds: Grand Prize (1) – Trip to the Game Informer offices in
Minneapolis, MN. First Prize (5) – write a review for Game Informer Online.
Odds of winning the prize are determined by the total number of eligible
entries received.
General: Participating entrants agree to these Official Rules and the
decisions of the judges and the Sponsors, which shall be without legal or other
recourse and final in all aspects, and release the Sponsors and their
affiliated companies, and all other businesses involved in this Sweepstakes, as
well as the employees, officers, directors and agents of each, from all
liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever, including the unauthorized
or illegal access to personally identifiable or sensitive information and for
injuries, damages or losses of any kind to persons (including death) and
property which may be sustained in connection with either directly or
indirectly, 1) the awarding, receipt, ownership use or misuse of a prize
awarded here; or 2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize related
activities, including but not limited to traveling to or from any prize related
activity. The Sponsors are not responsible for any typographical or other error
in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the
announcement of the prize.
Winners List: For winner's name, available after 12/25/05, visit
www.Gameinformer.com.
Sponsors: Verizon Services Corp. ( Arlington, VA) and Game Informer
(Minneapolis, MN)