The Susan Elizabeth Phillips Sweepstakes-- Official Rules

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1 The Susan Elizabeth Phillips Sweepstakes-- Official Rules SPONSOR: The Susan Elizabeth Phillips Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by HarperCollins Publishers ("HarperCollins" or Sponsor ), 195 Broadway, New York, New York ENTRY METHOD: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or receive a prize. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. the Entry Period, submit your address at the Sweepstakes registration page, located at harper.hc.com/sep to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, you will receive by special offers for books and other goods and services from the Bookperk, Hot@Harper, From the Heart, and Susan Elizabeth Phillips Authortracker newsletters. You can unsubscribe from these promotional s at any time. Limit one (1) Sweepstakes entry per person/ address during the Entry Period. Multiple or incomplete entries will automatically be disqualified; only the first entry will be considered valid. Each entrant in the Sweepstakes must be the rightful holder of the account submitted at entry. In the event of a dispute concerning the identity of the holder of the account, the Authorized Account Holder will be deemed to be the person who owns the address. Authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned an e- mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization which is responsible for assigning addresses, or the domain associated with the submitted address. The account must be opened prior to the commencement of the Sweepstakes. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same address. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of submission or receipt by the Sponsor for online entries. The Sponsor s computer will be deemed the official time keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Use of any robotic, automatic or macro devices is not valid for entry. Any entry that is submitted with the use of a robotic, automated or macro device will be void. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, stolen, misdirected entries, entries that are processed late or incorrectly, or those that are lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or other error or entries not received for any reason. All entries become Sponsor s property and will not be acknowledged or returned. ELIGIBILITY The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Colombia, excluding Rhode Island, Alaska, and Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions; who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of June 25, Also excluded are employees and immediate family members of HarperCollins or Princess Cruises and each of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, assigns, advertising, promotional and fulfillment agents, attorneys, and other representatives and the persons with whom each of the above are domiciled. Void in AK, HI, RI, all U.S. territories and possessions, outside the U.S., and wherever prohibited or restricted by law. ENTRY PERIOD!"#$%&#!'() +,-.(/01

2 The Sweepstakes will commence on June 25, 2014 at 5:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time ( ET ) and end on August 26, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the Entry Period ). Entries must be received by August 26, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET to be valid. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION One (1) potential prize winner will be selected by a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Potential prize winner will be chosen by HarperCollins no later than September 12, Potential prize winner will be notified by and required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and publicity/liability release (the Affidavit & Release ) and IRS Form W-9 and a publicity/liability release (the Companion Release ) from their one (1) traveling companions within seven (7) days of notification delivery. If the potential prize winner does not return the Affidavit & Release and the Companion Release within seven (7) days of delivery, the winner will be disqualified, the prize will be deemed forfeited, and an alternate prize winner will be randomly selected using the same method above. If the potential prize winner or a traveling companion has not reached the age of majority in their state of residence, the foregoing documents must be executed by their respective parent or legal guardian. Prize winner will be required to supply Sponsor with his/her social security number for tax purposes. Prize winner is solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes and for any other fees or costs associated with the prizes they receive, regardless of whether it, in whole or in part, are used. Prize winner will receive an IRS Form 1099 MISC for the ARV (defined below) of the Prize. PRIZE AND ITS APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE ( ARV ) One verified winner will receive one (1) cruise prize ( Prize ) consisting of: (i) round trip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to the Los Angeles, California area; (ii) one (1) cruise for the winner and one (1) guest on the 3-day West Coast Getaway cruise between October 17, 2014 and October 20, 2014, embarking and disembarking from Los Angeles, CA on Golden Princess featuring Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (ii) cruise accommodations in one (1) double occupancy balcony stateroom; (iii) excursion for two to Casa Dona Lupe, L.A. Cetto & Wine Tasting; and (iv) one (1) copy of Susan Elizabeth Phillips mass market paperback backlist titles.total ARV of Prize: $2, PRIZE WINNER AND GUEST ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES TO/FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE HOMES AND TO THE DESIGNATED AIRPORT AND TO/AND FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE PORT OF EMBARKEMENT/DISEMBARKATION IN LOS ANGELES, CA. All prize details not specified in the Official Rules will be determined in Sponsor s sole and absolute discretion. Any difference between stated ARV and actual value of Prize will not be awarded. Prize is non-transferrable and cannot be sold or redeemed for cash. In the event that the Prize, or any portion of the Prize, is unavailable, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a cash payment of equal or greater value. Prize redeemable on October 17, Winner must be available to cruise between October 17, 2014 and October 20, 2014; no alternate dates are available. In the event the winner cannot travel to the cruise and/or cruise on the dates designated by Sponsor, winner may be disqualified and the Prize may be awarded to an alternate winner provided sufficient time remains prior to the cruise.!"#$%&#!'() +,-.!/01

3 Cruise includes all regular onboard meals and entertainment and applicable government taxes, fees and port expenses for cruise only. Prize winner is solely responsible for any and all expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the prize description herein, including but not limited to any and all ground and air transportation, gasoline, tolls, parking, shore excursions fees, discretionary hotel and dining charges, meals and beverages in alternate dining venues, alcoholic beverages, boutique purchases, gratuities, and any other personal incidental costs or other expenses not specifically set forth herein. Prize winner will be required to provide a valid major debit or credit card upon cruise check-in and all stateroom charges not specified as part of the prize, including, but not limited to, mini-bar, room service, laundry services, telephone, internet, and/or movies, will be charged to the prize winner s valid major debit or credit card provided. All reservations and cruise arrangements including, without limitation, the dates and times are at the sole discretion of Princess Cruises Ltd. ( Princess Cruises ). If prize winner is eligible, but a minor in his/her state of residence, the travel guest must be prize winner s parent or legal guardian. Cruise guest must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of booking, unless the prize winner is the minor s parent or legal guardian. Minors must be accompanied at all times during trip (including, but not limited to, cruise travel, cruise activities, and all other prizerelated events) by minor s parent or legal guardian. Prize winner and guest must cruise on same itinerary. Cruise guest must (or a cruise guest s parent or legal guardian if guest is an eligible minor in his/her state/province of residence) sign and return a Cruise liability/publicity release before any ticketing of cruise occurs. Prize winner and guest must have all necessary identification and/or cruise documents (including but not limited to a valid U.S. driver s license, valid passport, visa (if applicable), and all other necessary travel documents) required for Cruise. Once guest is selected, they may not be substituted, except in Sponsor s sole and absolute discretion. Cruise is subject to the terms and conditions of the Princess Cruises passage contract. As set forth in more detail in the passage contract, Princess Cruises reserves the right to refuse to embark prize winner or any guest, at any time if, in the sole opinion of Princess Cruises, prize winner or guest, or any minor or other person in prize winner or guest s care during the cruise, are unfit for any reason for the Cruise. Sponsor and Princess Cruises shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution or any act or omissions whatsoever by Cruise operators or any other persons providing any Prize-related services or accommodations. Neither Sponsor nor Princess Cruises has made no warranty or guarantee in whole or in part, express or implied, in fact or in law, in relation to the use of any prize, including, but not limited to, its quality, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or suitability for use and, further, accepts no responsibility for any additional expenses, omissions, delays, re-routing or acts of any government or authority. Prize winner and guest are also responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor and/or Princess Cruises have not, and will not, obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. Lost, stolen or damaged Cruise tickets, travel vouchers or certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. In the event the Prize is unclaimed, it will not be awarded. Additional prize award details and travel information to be provided to the prize winner at the time of notification. BY ACCEPTING PRIZE, PRIZE WINNER ACCEPTS (AND AGREES TO CONFIRM IN WRITING) THE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS NATURE AND RISK IN SEA TRAVEL, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH, AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT!"#$%&#!'() +,-.2/01

4 HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIZE EVENT IS VOLUNTARY, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE ARE NATURAL FACTORS AND OCCURRENCES WHICH MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON OR AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE ACTIVITIES HE/SHE IS PARTICIPATING IN AND HE/SHE ASSUMES THE RISK OF SUCH FACTORS AND OCCURRENCES AND AGREES THAT PROMOTIONAL PARTIES (DEFINED HEREIN) SHALL NOT BE IN ANY WAY HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULTING INJURY AND/OR DEATH. ALL TRAVEL SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS INSTITUTED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND/OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AS REQUIRED. CONDITIONS By participating, entrants affirm that they have read these Official Rules, agree to be bound by them and the selection of the prize winner, which shall be final, and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes and/or these Official Rules. Acceptance of prizes constitutes permission for HarperCollins and Princess Cruises to use the prize winner's name, likeness, biography, and prize won for purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity without additional compensation, except where prohibited or restricted by law. As a condition of entering, entrants (or their parent or legal guardian if an eligible minor) agree (and agree to confirm in writing): (a) to release, discharge and hold harmless HarperCollins and Princess Cruises Ltd., their parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, retailers, sales representatives, distributors, and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents ( Promotional Parties ), from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, the following: (i) late, lost, incomplete, delayed, misdirected or unintelligible entries, (ii) any printing, typographical, administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes, (iii) any damage to the entrant's computer, related equipment, data files, and software resulting from entrant's downloading of information regarding the Sweepstakes or participation in the Sweepstakes, and (iv) any personal or other injury resulting from the use or enjoyment of the prize, and (v)the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any prize, including any traveling related thereto; (b) under no circumstance will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant herebywaives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) to resolve all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (d) that any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys fees and court costs. In the event 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, provincial or local government law, order of 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, cancel or terminate the!"#$%&#!'() +,-.)/01

5 Sweepstakes as a result of a Force Majeure event, the Sponsor reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to award the prizes from among all valid and eligible entries received up to the time of such Force Majeure event. HarperCollins and Princess may use the personally identifiable information obtained from the entrants in accordance with their respective privacy policies, which may be found at andhttp:// HarperCollins reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, cancel or suspend this Sweepstakes should a virus, bug, computer problem or other causes beyond HarperCollins's control corrupt the administration, security or proper operation of the Sweepstakes. HarperCollins may prohibit you from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that you are attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking or employing other unfair practices or by abusing other entrants or the representatives of HarperCollins. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND, IN SUCH EVENT, HARPERCOLLINS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURSUE ITS REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW. Any dispute arising from the Sweepstakes will be determined according to the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its conflict of laws principles, and the entrants consent to the personal jurisdiction of the State and Federal Courts located in the State and County of New York over them and agree that such courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes. There shall be no right or authority for any disputes to be arbitrated on a class action basis or in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public, or other persons similarly situated. THE ODDS OF WINNING DEPEND UPON THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED. For the name of the prize winner, your request to jessica.barraco@harpercollins.com no earlier than Sept. 12, 2014 but no later than February 1, You may also send a selfaddressed stamped envelope to Jessica Barraco, HarperCollins Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, New York during the time period above.!"#$%&#!'() +,-.1/01