FRANKENWEENIE MONSTROUS SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE/PAYMENT OR TEXT MESSAGE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR
WIN, NOR WILL A PURCHASE/PAYMENT OR TEXT MESSAGE IMPROVE ONE’S CHANCES
OF WINNING.
SPONSOR:
Disney Online, 500 South Buena Vista St.,
Burbank, CA 91521, is solely responsible for all aspects of this
sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes").
ENTRY:
You may enter this Sweepstakes in one (1) of
two (2) ways during the period beginning at 12:01 P.M., August 23,
2012, and ending at 11:59:59 P.M., October 7, 2012 ("Entry Period"). For
purposes of these Official Rules ("Rules"), all times and days are
Pacific Time.
SMS TEXT ENTRY:
SMS TEXT ENTRY: You may enter
this Sweepstakes by sending on your cell phone ("Cell") any of the
following keywords: FRANKENWEENIE, SPARKY, VICTOR, ELSA, EDGAR, SHELLY,
SCIENCE, MONSTER, or ALIVE as an SMS text message ("Text") to the SMS
short code 347639 (Disney) ("SMS Entry"). If you choose to enter via
SMS Entry, you will receive a confirmation Text on your Cell. Message
and data charges may apply to each Text sent and received. All SMS
Entrants must have a Cell capable of sending and receiving texts, as
well as digital and SMS service in order to enter the Sweepstakes via
SMS Entry. Text messaging may not be available in all areas. If
you are a minor (as defined by your state of primary residence,
"Minor"), you must have the permission of your parent/legal guardian
("Parent") to enter via SMS Entry. By entering via SMS Entry you grant
to Sponsor your express affirmative consent to call your Cell to notify
you should you be selected a potential winner ("Winner").
ONLINE ENTRY:
As a registered member ("Member")
of Disney.com, you may enter the Sweepstakes by logging onto
Disney.com/FrankenweenieSweeps ("Website"), logging in with your Member
Name and Password and following the "How to Enter" instructions ("Online
Entry"). If you are not a Member, you may easily become a Member for
free by visiting the Website and registering by providing the requested
information on the Registration Form through the link on the site: "Not
registered?" and then complete your Online Entry. Normal Internet
access and usage charges imposed by your on-line service will apply. It
is your sole responsibility to notify the Sponsor if your email address
("Address") changes following Entry and during the pendency of this
Sweepstakes. To do so, go to
http://register.go.com/go/memberservices/home, log into your Website
account with your Member Name and Password, click on "Modify" and follow
the instructions on how to change the Address.
"Entry" shall mean and refer to each SMS Entry and Online Entry.
LIMITATIONS:
All Entries must be received by
11:59:59 P.M., October 7, 2012. Entries are limited to one (1) Entry
per person/Cell/Address per day (regardless of method of Entry or
whether one person has more than one Cell/Address or more than one
person uses the same Cell/Address). Maximum of 46 Entries allowed per
person/Cell/Address during the Entry Period. In event of a dispute
regarding the identity of the person submitting an Entry, the Entry will
be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the Cell/Address
is registered. Entries by any method other than set forth above in
Section 2 are void. Any use of automated or programmed methods of
effecting Entry is prohibited. Open only to persons, who are, as of
Entry, age thirteen (13) or older, legal residents of, and physically
located within, the 50 United States or D.C., (collectively,
"Territory") and not employees of Sponsor, its parent, subsidiary or
affiliated companies; or the advertising, promotional or fulfillment
agencies of any of them (individually and collectively, "Entities"); nor
members of their households or immediate families (defined as Parent,
child, spouse, siblings and the spouses of each). Neither the Entities,
nor any of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees,
agents or representatives (individually and collectively, "Releasees")
are responsible for Entries from persons residing, or physically
located, outside the Territory; Entries that are altered, delayed,
deleted, destroyed, forged, fraudulent, improperly accessed, inaccurate,
incomplete, interrupted, irregular in any way, late, lost, misrouted,
multiple, non-delivered, stolen, tampered with, unauthorized,
unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Rules; or for
lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service
Provider, Website or other connections, telephone or cell phone text
messaging availability or accessibility; miscommunications; failed
computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines or
technical failure; failed phone, computer hardware or software or text
message malfunctions, failures, technical errors or difficulties;
telephone transmissions; technical failures; unauthorized human
intervention; traffic congestion; garbled or jumbled transmissions;
undeliverable emails resulting from any form of active or passive email
filtering; insufficient space in entrant’s email account to receive
email; or other errors of any kind, whether due to electronic, human,
mechanical, printing, production or technical errors or other causes;
even if caused by the negligence of any of the Releasees. Each of such
potential Entries will be disqualified and any attempt by a person to
use multiple email or cell phone accounts to register more than the one
(1) Entry per person/Cell/Address per day, the maximum allowed by these
Rules, may result in disqualification at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law and subject to all applicable
federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations.
PRIZES:
ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: One
(1) 4 day/3 night vacation package for winner and up to three (3) guests
(collectively, "Group") at the Disneyland® Resort in California
("Trip"), consisting of the following elements for the Group:
(i)
Round-trip coach air transportation between a Sponsor selected major
metropolitan airport near winner’s residence and a Southern California
airport as chosen by Sponsor (with possible layovers). Air
transportation will not be provided if winner resides within a 250 mile
radius of the Disneyland® Resort (the "Resort");
(ii) Airport/hotel
transfers between the Southern California airport and the hotel.
Transfers will not be provided if winner resides within a 250 mile
radius of the Resort;
(iii) Room accommodations consisting of one (1)
standard room (with a maximum of four (4) persons per room) for three
(3) consecutive nights at a Resort or Resort area hotel selected by
Sponsor in its sole discretion;
(iv) 4-Day Resort Park Hopper® Tickets (subject to restrictions);
(v)
Opportunity to experience The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibit at Disney
California Adventure® Park if travel occurs between October 15, 2012 and
November 5, 2012. If travel occurs after November 5, 2012 winner
forfeits this element; and
(vi) Services of one (1) Disney VIP Tour
Guide for up to eight (8) hours on one (1) day during the redemption of
the vacation package (guide to be selected by and subject to
restrictions as determined by Sponsor).
- Certain restrictions shall apply to the Grand Prize Trip,
which restrictions shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole and
absolute discretion. The Group must travel together on the same
itinerary. All expenses not specifically mentioned herein are not
included are solely the winner’s responsibility, including, but not
limited to: transportation to the Resort if the winner resides two
hundred fifty (250) miles or less from the Resort; round trip
transportation between the winner’s residence and any airport of origin;
airport departure fees and taxes; travel insurance; hotel room service;
parking fees; laundry service; food; alcoholic beverages; merchandise,
souvenirs, etc.; local and long distance telephone calls; tips,
gratuities, service charges, resort fees or taxes.Travel and lodging are
subject to availability, certain restrictions and Sponsor’s approval.
Resort attractions and entertainment are seasonal and subject to change
without notice. The package (and all elements thereof) is not
redeemable for cash and is non-transferable except in Sponsor’s sole and
absolute discretion. The package may not be sold or transferred to any
other person or third party. Vacation package components are subject to
change without notice, and any unused components will be forfeited.
Travel must be completed between October 15, 2012 and September 15,
2013. The vacation package must be booked at least fifteen (15) days in
advance of the requested travel dates if winner plans to travel before
November 5, 2012 in order to see The Art of Frankenweenie exhibit. If
winner plans to travel after November 5, 2012, travel must be booked at
least forty-five (45) days in advance of the requested travel dates. The
Grand Prize shall be awarded provided a sufficient number of eligible
Entries are received and the Grand Prize is validly claimed by October
17, 2012, after which alternate potential winners may be selected or not
selected in the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Approximate retail
value ("ARV") of Grand Prize: $5,658.00, which will vary depending upon
point of departure and seasonal fluctuation of hotel rates and airfares.
- FIVE (5) FIRST PRIZES: Autographed Frankenweenie Poster.
Total ARV of First Prizes: $250.00 ($50.00 each). All First Prizes will
be awarded, provided they are validly claimed by October 31, 2012 after
which no alternate winners will be selected, nor unclaimed prizes
awarded. Total ARV of All Prizes: $5,908.00
- If the actual value of any prize is less than the stated
ARV, the difference will not be awarded. Any depiction of prizes is for
illustrative purposes only. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or
transferable, except to a surviving spouse residing in the same
household. No substitution allowed except, at Sponsor’s sole
discretion, a prize of equal or greater value may be substituted.
Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes. A prize cannot be
used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. Prize elements
may not be separated. If the winner chooses to bring fewer than three
(3) guests on the Trip, the Trip will be awarded in increments suitable
for the actual number of travelers with no substitute prize or
compensation being provided to the winner. Only the number of prizes
stated in the Rules is available to be won.
PROCEDURES:
All Entries must be received during
the Entry Period. On or about October 8th, 2012, in a random drawing
conducted by the Sponsor, the potential winners will be selected from
all eligible Entries received. The decisions of the Sponsor shall be
final and binding. Odds of winning depend on the total number of
eligible Entries received.
WINNERS:
Each potential Winner will be notified on
or about 10/10/2012, via email address or Cell, as appropriate, to
obtain his/her mailing address as well as any additional required
information or responses. All legal responsibilities under the Rules of
a Minor will be assumed by a Parent; and a Minor winner’s prize will be
awarded in the name of the Parent for the benefit of the Minor. At the
sole discretion of the Sponsor, disqualification, forfeiture and the
selection of an alternate winner may result from any of the following:
[1] potential Grand Prize Winner’s failure to respond to notification
within two (2) business days after its transmission; [2] the return of
an email notification as undeliverable after three (3) attempts; [3]
potential Winner’s failure to provide Sponsor with satisfactory proof of
age, identity and residency; [4] potential Winner’s failure to provide
Sponsor with satisfactory proof that he/she (or Parent) is the
authorized account holder of the Cell or Address associated with the
winning Entry; [5] potential Winner’s failure to provide required
additional information upon Sponsor’s request; [6] except for prizes
under $600.00, potential Winner’s failure to execute and return an
Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity Release within five (5)
business days after it is emailed; [7] potential Grand Prize Winner’s
failure to be available to take the Trip on Sponsor-selected dates [8]
potential Winner’s failure to validly claim the prize by October 17,
2012, and [9] any other non-compliance with Rules. In the event of a
prize forfeiture, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award or not
award the forfeited prize to an alternate winner. The Group must travel
together on the same itinerary and are solely responsible for obtaining
all necessary travel documents (i.e. valid photo I.D, etc.) before
departure. All Guests will be required to execute a Release of
Liability prior to ticketing. Anyone in the Group who is a Minor must
be accompanied on the Trip by his/her Parent as one of the Group, who
must sign and return all required documentation. Minors must be
accompanied at all times during the Trip (including, but not limited to,
in-flight, hotel stay, and at all prize-related events) by his/her
Parent. All taxes are solely the responsibility of the winners; the
Grand Prize winner will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the value of
his/her prize.
PRIVACY POLICY/DATA COLLECTION:
Information provided by you for this Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy located http://corporate.disney.go.com/corporate/pp.html.
CONDITIONS:
By entering this Sweepstakes and/or
accepting any prize, you agree that: [1] you have all rights,
permissions and consents necessary to grant the rights to Sponsor as
expressed herein; [2] you will abide by and be bound by the Rules and
the Sponsor’s decisions and Privacy Policy; [3] the Entry becomes solely
the Sponsor’s property and will not be returned; [4] you release and
hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability for claims,
injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including without limitation,
death and bodily injury, resulting, in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse,
possession, loss or misdirection of any prize; participation in the
Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activity or travel or from any
interaction with, or downloading of, computer Sweepstakes information;
[5] the Releasees do not make any representation, warranty or guarantee,
express or implied, relating to the Sweepstakes or any prize; [6]
Winner’s acceptance of a prize constitutes the grant to Sponsor and
assigns of an unconditional right to use winner's name, address (city
and state only), voice, likeness, photograph, biographical and prize
information and/or statements about the Sweepstakes for any programming,
publicity, advertising and promotional purposes without additional
compensation, except where prohibited by law; [7] in the event viruses,
bugs, unauthorized human intervention, Acts of God, acts or regulations
of any governmental or supra-national authority, war, national
emergency, accident, fire, riot, strikes, lock-outs, industrial
disputes, acts of terrorism or other matters beyond the Sponsor’s
reasonable control, corrupt, prevent or impair the administration,
security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes, so that it cannot
be conducted as originally planned, Sponsor has the right, in its sole
discretion, to modify the Rules or to cancel, modify, terminate or
suspend the Sweepstakes; and in such event, to select a winner by such
method as Sponsor in its sole discretion shall consider equitable and in
the event the Trip has already commenced, to terminate the Trip and
return the Group to any airport of origin as soon as reasonably
possible; [8] the Releasees are not responsible for typographical or
other errors in the offer or administration of this Sweepstakes,
including but not limited to: errors in the advertising, Rules and
selection and announcement of the winner; [9] any portion of a prize not
accepted or used by any winner will be forfeited; [10] the Releasees
are not responsible for any inability of any winner to accept or use any
prize (or any portion thereof) for any reason; [11] the Sponsor has the
right, at any time and at its sole discretion, to disqualify any
individual it suspects to be doing any of the following: (a) tampering
or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the
Sweepstakes or the Website; (b) violating the Rules; (c) violating the
terms of service, privacy policy or other terms, conditions of use
and/or general rules or guidelines of any Sweepstakes property or
service; (d) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with
intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person or (e) for
any other good cause as determined solely by the Sponsor; [12] Sponsor
has the right to lock out an entrant whose eligibility is in question or
who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter the
Sweepstakes; [13] since any attempt by any individual to damage the
Website or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes or the
Website is a violation of these Rules as well as criminal and civil
laws, and should Sponsor believe or become aware that such an attempt
has been, is being, or will be made, it has the right to seek remedies
and damages from any responsible individuals to the fullest extent
permitted by law, including without limitation criminal prosecution;
[14] all disputes, claims and causes of action at law or in equity
(individually, "Claim") arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes,
the meaning or interpretation of the Rules or any prize awarded shall be
resolved by applying the laws of California, without regard to conflict
of laws provisions therein, and shall be solely and exclusively brought
in the state or federal courts within that state; [15] all Claims shall
be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action;
[16] all Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual
out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event include attorneys’ fees,
and under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain
awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental,
special, consequential damages and any other damages, other than for
actual out-of-pocket expenses and waives all rights to have damages
multiplied or otherwise increased; [17] Sponsor has the right to modify
prize award procedures at its sole discretion and [18] you (or your
Parent) are solely responsible for all fees incurred through your
wireless phone service for text messages associated with participation
in this Sweepstakes
RULES & WINNER'S LIST:
For name of Winners
(available after 10/31/2012 and before June 1, 2013) and/or Rules
(before October 7, 2012), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes, Winner/Rules, 500 S. Buena Vista
Street, Burbank, CA 91510-0189. A copy of the Rules may also be
obtained by printing this web page.