NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
The Donnie McClurkin 60th Birthday Celebration Fly Away” (the “Sweepstakes”) may only be entered by legal residents of the forty eight (48) Contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, excluding Hawaii, Alaska, territories and possessions (“Sweepstakes Territory”). Entries originating from any other jurisdiction are not eligible. You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located within the Sweepstakes Territory.
1. ELIGIBILITY.
Only legal residents of the Sweepstakes Territory who are at least the age of majority of the state in which they reside as of October 14, 2019 are eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. Void outside of the Sweepstakes Territory, and where prohibited, including, but not limited to, where taxed or restricted by law. Employees, officers and directors of Sony Music Entertainment (“Sponsor”), and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, dealers, advertising and promotion agencies, manufacturers or distributors of Sweepstakes materials (“Sweepstakes Entities”) and their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, spouse) or members of the same household (whether related or not) of such employees, officers and directors are not eligible to enter.
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD.
The Sweepstakes will begin on October 14, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. EST and will end on November 1, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. EST (“Sweepstakes Period”).
3. HOW TO ENTER.
To enter the Sweepstakes, navigate to https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/donnie-mcclurkin-60th-birthday-celebration-fly-away/ and submit the required information by connecting to your Spotify® or Apple Music® account during the Sweepstakes Period (an “Entry”).
Entrants must be registered users of Spotify® or Apple Music® to enter. If an entrant has no Spotify® or Apple Music® account, one can be created for free by visiting the home page of the applicable platform and following the instructions to set up an account. One (1) Entry per person. If multiple Entries are received by the same entrant, only the first Entry submitted by that entrant will qualify for entry into the Sweepstakes; subsequent Entries submitted by that entrant shall be disqualified. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, stolen, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected, technically corrupted or garbled Entries, which will be disqualified. Only fully completed Entries are eligible. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
4. PRIZES.
One (1) Grand Prize Winner (the “Winner”) will receive: two (2) roundtrip airline tickets (economy coach class) for Winner and one (1) guest (“Guest”) to travel to an airport in the New York, NY area to be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion on December 31, 2019; one (1) night of hotel accommodations in a New York, NY area hotel from November 16, 2019 –November 17, 2019, hotel to be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion; and two (2) general admission tickets for Winner and Guest to attend Donnie McClurkin’s 60th Birthday Celebration (the “Event”)(collectively the “Prize”). Ground transportation will be provided to and from the hotel and the Event. In the event that the Winner resides within one hundred (100) miles of the Event, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, substitute airfare for ground transportation.
ALL ENTRANTS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT OTHER THAN AS SPECFIED HEREIN, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION (OTHER THAN AIR TRAVEL FOR THE WINNER AND GUEST) IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE AND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is Two Thousand U.S. Dollars ($2,000.00). The ARV of the Prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Prize is non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions provided that the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize in whole or in part for a Prize of equal or greater value in the event that any component of the Prize is unavailable for any reason. Prize may not be sold, bartered or transferred. Prize does not include any additional expenses not specified herein, including, but not limited to incidentals, meals, telephone charges, travel insurance, souvenirs, transportation, federal, state and local sales or other taxes and surcharges which are the sole responsibility of the Winner.
The Winner and Guest must the at least the age of majority of the state in which they reside as of October 14, 2019 and will be required to sign, have notarized, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release within three (3) calendar days of Prize notification. If any potential Winner is younger than the age of majority in his/her state or province of residence as of October 14, 2019 they will be disqualified and the prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected from all remaining eligible Entries. If a Winner is unable to attend the Event, rejects his/her Prize, or in the event of noncompliance with these Official Rules and requirements, such Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected from all remaining eligible Entries. Upon any Prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Winner acknowledges that the Event is beyond the control of Sponsor and is subject to being rescheduled, modified or cancelled. If the Event or flights are postponed, canceled or have occurred, no compensation or substitution will be provided, and Sponsor shall have no further obligation to winner other than to supply the remaining portion of the Prize, if any.
5. RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS.
The Winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period on or around November 2, 2019. The drawing will take place at the offices of RCA Inspiration/Provident Label Group, 741 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries received. The Winner will be notified by email and if a Winner cannot be contacted within two (2) calendar days of first notification attempt, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected from all remaining eligible Entries. Upon Prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.
6. CONDITIONS.
All federal, state, provincial and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Participation in this Sweepstakes and acceptance of Prize constitutes the Winner’s permission for Sponsor to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information and/or any statements made by Winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By participating, entrants and Winner agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Sweepstakes Entities, and their respective advertising and promotion agencies, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors (“Released Parties”), from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Sweepstakes, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of Prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. Released Parties are not responsible if the Sweepstakes cannot take place or if any Prize cannot be awarded including, but not limited to due to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism. Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules or attempt to interfere with this Sweepstakes in any way shall be disqualified. There is no purchase or sales presentation required to participate. A purchase does not increase odds of winning.
7. ADDITIONAL TERMS.
In the case of dispute as to the identity of any entrant, the Entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the Authorized Account Holder of the email account associated with the winning Entry. “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person to whom an account or email address is assigned. Any potential Winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such Winner is the Authorized Account Holder of the email account associated with the winning Entry. Any other attempted form of Entry is prohibited; no automatic, programmed, robotic or similar means of entry are permitted. Released Parties are not responsible for technical, hardware, software, telephone or other communications malfunctions, errors or failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, web site, Internet, or ISP availability, unauthorized human intervention, traffic congestion, incomplete or inaccurate capture of entry information (regardless of cause) or failed, incomplete, garbled, jumbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit one’s ability to enter the Sweepstakes, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Sweepstakes should it determine (in its sole discretion) that a virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such case, Sponsor will select the Winner from all eligible Entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds, in its sole discretion, to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or website. 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 or Sponsor’s representatives. Sponsor reserves the right not to award any or all part of the Prize, or to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Sweepstakes without liability in the event an insufficient number of eligible Entries are received. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
8. USE OF DATA.
Sponsor may collect personal data about entrants in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review the Sony Music Entertainment privacy policy at www.sonymusic.com/privacypolicy.html. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information for the purpose of administering the Sweepstakes and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy.
9. ISSUES OF LAW.
All federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL EXCLUSIVELY GOVERN THIS SWEEPSTAKES WITHOUT REGARDS TO CONFLICT OF LAW RULES. EACH ENTRANT WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THOSE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. EACH ENTRANT EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO HAVE ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING HEARD BEFORE A JURY.
10. HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION.
To obtain the name of the Winner, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by January 1, 2020 to: RCA Inspiration/Provident Label Group, 741 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067 Attn: “Donnie McClurkin 60th Birthday Celebration Fly Away” Sweepstakes Winner’s Name. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by January 1, 2020 to: RCA Inspiration/Provident Label Group, 741 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067 Attn: “Donnie McClurkin 60th Birthday Celebration Fly Away” Official Rules.
11. SPONSOR.
Sponsor is Sony Music Entertainment, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010.
Any audio, video or commercial submissions will not be accepted nor tolerated
