WWE TOYS “R” US INSTAGRAM™ SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PAYMENT, ENTRY FEE OR PURCHASE REQUIRED.
OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO. ENTRANTS MUST BE AT LEAST THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OLD AT TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
A PARTICIPANT’S ENTRY INTO THE CONTEST WILL BE DEEMED TO BE A REPRESENTATION THAT PARTICIPANT: (i) IS 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND (ii) IF A MINOR IN HIS OR HER STATE OF RESIDENCE, IS ENTERING THIS CONTEST WITH THE PERMISSION OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WHO AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE RULES AND THE RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES LOCATED ON INSTAGRAM™. IF YOU ARE A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AGREEING TO THESE RULES FOR THE BENEFIT OF A MINOR, YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ENTRY IN THE CONTEST, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LEGAL LIABILITY THAT HE OR SHE MAY INCUR.
HOW TO ENTER: The WWE Toys “R” Us Instagram™ Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:00:00 a.m. (ET) on April 14, 2014 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. on April 25, 2014 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE” or “Sponsor”).
To enter the Contest a participant must:
- (a) Follow the “Instagram™ feeds of both Sponsor (@WWE) and Toys “R” Us (@toysrus) on Instagram™; AND
- (b) During the Sweepstakes Period, follow the instructions to upload and submit a photograph with any WWE toys from inside a Toys “R” Us location with the hashtag #TRUSuperstar
Photo entries will not be judged or graded. The upload of a photo with proper hashtag will generate one (1) Sweepstakes entry. Once submitted, an entry cannot be deleted, canceled, or modified. Limit one (1) entry per person per Instagram™ account.
A participant may set up an Instagram™ account by visiting www.instagram.com. An Instagram™ account is free of charge. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. In case of dispute, an entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Automated entries are prohibited, and any use of such automated devices will cause disqualification.
The photograph must be a participant's sole creative work and must not incorporate ideas or work of any other person or material that would require the consent of a third party in any jurisdiction or under any applicable law, other than the product images of Sponsor’s or Toys “R” Us. Without limitation, the design must not infringe or violate any trademark, copyright, publicity right, privacy or any other right of any other person or entity, under any applicable law.
PHOTO RESTRICTIONS: Photos may not contain, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion, any content that:
- Is sexually explicit or suggestive; unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; profane or pornographic; contains nudity;
- Promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous;
- Is obscene or offensive; endorses any form of hate or hate group;
- Defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about Sponsor, Toys “R” Us, or their respective products or other people, products or companies;
- Contains copyrighted materials owned by any entity (including photographs and other works of art or images) excluding only the product images of Sponsor and Toys “R” Us;
- Advertises or promotes any brand or product of any kind other than WWE’s and Toys “R” Us’ and the product images of WWE and Toys “R” Us;
- Contains any personal identification, such as personal names, street or email addresses, or phone numbers other than WWE and Toys “R” Us and the product images of WWE and Toys “R” Us;
- Violates or encourages the violation of any law, rule or regulation;
- Contains materials embodying the names, likenesses or other indicia identifying any person other than those associated with WWE, including, without limitation, celebrities and/or other public or private figures, living or dead;
- Promotes any particular political party, agenda or message; and/or
- Communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive image and/or goodwill to which WWE and Toys “R” Us wish to associate.
ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico who are at least thirteen (13) years old when they enter the Sweepstakes. Employees, officers and directors of WWE (including WWE performing talent), Geoffrey, LLC, Piqora, Inc., and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates (i.e., entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with, such party), promotion and advertising agencies and anyone involved in the Sweepstakes’ development or execution, and the immediate family members (meaning spouses, parents, siblings, children and their respective spouses) and members of the households of such employees, officers and directors are not eligible. By taking part in this Sweepstakes, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the rules applicable to the use of Instagram™. Sponsor reserves the right to permanently disqualify from this Sweepstakes any person it believes has intentionally violated these Rules. Sweepstakes subject to all federal, provincial, territorial, state and local laws. NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
DRAWING: The Prize Winners will be selected at random from among all eligible entries received. The random drawing will take place on or about April 26, 2014 by Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding on all aspects of this Sweepstakes and not subject to appeal. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected first, followed by the twenty-five (25) First Prize Winners. In the event a Prize winner is a Minor, the Prize will be awarded in the name of their parent or legal guardian. Winner (and a winner’s parent/legal guardian, if a winner is a Minor) will be notified by email approximately three (3) days after being selected. In all cases, Sponsor reserves the right to request proof of identity, residency, age and parenthood or guardianship, and a winner will be deemed to have forfeited the prize if WWE, in its sole discretion, finds that the proof is unsatisfactory. Winners may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and, where lawful, a publicity release, within seven (7) days of the date of issuance or prize will be forfeited. If a selected Prize winner cannot be reached within five (5) days following the initial notification attempt, is found to be not in compliance with these Official Rules, fails to timely return the requisite documents in a timely manner, or if the prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, the Prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, awarded to the another eligible participant selected at random, subject to confirmation in accordance with these Official Rules.
PRIZES:
One (1) Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 USD Toys “R” Us gift card. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize: $1,000 USD.
Twenty-Five (25) First Prizes: Twenty-Five (25) First Prize Winners will each receive a $100 USD Toys “R” Us gift card. ARV of each First Prize: $100 USD; Total ARV of all First Prizes: $2,500 USD.
Total ARV of all Prizes: $3,500 USD.
All expenses not specified in these Official Rules, including, without limitation, taxes and insurance are solely each Prize Winner’s responsibility. Grand Prize Winner shall be responsible for all applicable federal, state or local taxes including but not limited to any sales and income taxes. Prizes may not be substituted, transferred or redeemed for cash, except by WWE, who reserves the right to substitute similar prize or comparable or greater value in its sole discretion.
ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Sweepstakes entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and decisions of WWE which are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. By entering, participants (and parent/legal guardian if participant is a minor) release and hold harmless WWE, Geoffrey, LLC, Piqora, Inc., and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives, promotion, advertising and online technology agencies, prize suppliers and all others associated with the development or execution of this Sweepstakes, and each of their respective owners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents (the “Releasees”) from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in this Sweepstakes or acceptance, use, misuse or nonuse of any prize or parts thereof, including, without limitation, liability for death, personal injury, damage or loss of any kind, claims/actions based on publicity rights, defamation and/or invasion of privacy, and from liability to any other persons relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with this Sweepstakes. The Releasees do not make any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the use of any prize, including, without limitation, quality, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any additional expenses, omissions, delays, re-routing, or acts of any government or authority. WWE reserves the right to modify this Sweepstakes in any way it deems necessary or appropriate. Entry constitutes permission for WWE and its designees to use winner’s name, likeness, performance, hometown and state for advertising and promotional purposes in any and all media at the discretion of WWE without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.
INTERNET: The use of any automated launching or entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant to automatically register and/or enter repeatedly is prohibited. If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes 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 the Sweepstakes. Should this Sweepstakes be terminated, Sponsor reserves the right to select Prize Winners in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the action requiring such termination. Releasees assume 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. Releasees are not responsible for lost, late, garbled, misdirected, or postage due entries or mail, or for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
DATA COLLECTION: All personal information submitted in relation to the Sweepstakes will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the privacy policy of WWE which may be found at www.wwe.com/help/generalfaq/privacypolicy. Your personal information will only be used in connection with the Sweepstakes and as provided for in these Official Rules. The name of the Grand Prize Winner will be made available as provided for below. Your personal information also may be used to send you additional information about WWE and its subsidiaries and each of their respective products and programs only if you provide your affirmative consent to receive such information when entering the Sweepstakes. Your personal information will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared with anyone else.
IDENTITY OF GRAND PRIZE WINNER: For the identity of Prize Winners send a self-addressed stamped envelope (Vermont residents may omit return postage) to: WWE Sweepstakes Fulfillment (ref: WWE Toys “R” Us Instagram™ Sweepstakes), 1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902. Requests must be received by June 1, 2014.
MISCELLANEOUS: Participants agree that this Sweepstakes is governed solely by the laws of the United States. Any claims arising out of the Sweepstakes shall be governed solely by United States law and may be brought only in a federal or state court in Connecticut. If any provisions of these Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
SPONSOR: This Sweepstakes is sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., 1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902.
Instagram™ is a registered trademark of Instagram™, Inc. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram™, Inc. You understand that you are providing your information to the Sponsor, and not to Instagram™.
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