Official rules for TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters Tuition Giveaway
September 16, 2015
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OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS (the “RULES”) FOR THE “FREE TUITION GIVEAWAY”. Sponsored by Maroon & White, LP DBA (“TexAgs”) and Aggieland Outfitters.
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
1. Eligibility: Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to those who (1) sign up by following the instructions on the online sweepstakes page (http://texags.com/s/18162), and are verified as a current student at Texas A&M University by the Association of Former Students or (2) redeem the Aggieland Outfitters “New Student Gift Card”. The sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters (the “Sponsors”), their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters, as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
3. Sweepstakes Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on or about September 20, 2015 at 8:00AM and ending October 17, 2015 at 6:00PM CT. All online entries must be received by October 17, 2015 at 6:00PM CT.
4. How to Enter: There are two ways to be entered to win the Sweepstakes: (1) must complete the entire online registration process for a TexAgs account and obtain an Ag Tag by following instructions on the sweepstakes page (http://texags.com/s/18162) or (2) by redeeming the “Aggieland Outfitters New Student Gift Card” in one of the Aggieland Outfitters stores. The entry must fulfill one of these sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters. You may have a maximum of two entries and you must fill in the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters.
5. Prizes: Winners will receive a check equivalent to an estimated semester of free tuition at Texas A&M University valued at $3,500. This is an estimated value based on 12 credit hours for an "Undergraduate Resident" in 2015-2016 using the "Undergraduate Tuition" chart on Texas A&M University's Tuition and Fee Schedule page (http://sbs.tamu.edu/accounts-billing/tuition-fees/schedule/#TUITION_UGRAD). The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsors. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters to use winner's name without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Shipping is not available for those outside of the contiguous United States. Winners must provide an address within the contiguous United States in order to receive the prize.
6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
7. Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing using MiniWebTools.com (“Administrator”). Winners will be notified via email to the email address they entered the Sweepstakes with within five (5) days following the winner selection. TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters shall have no liability for a winner's failure to receive notices due to winners' spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners' provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 15 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.
The receipt by winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR'S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
8. Rights Granted by you: By entering this content you understand that TexAgs, Aggieland Outfitters, anyone acting on behalf of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner's name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.
9. Terms: TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in their sole discretion) 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, TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters. TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.
TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters have the right, in their sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering.
Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering you agree to release and hold harmless TexAgs, Aggieland Outfitters, and their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant's participation in the sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
11. Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TEXAS, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Texas having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, other than participant's actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the TexAgs Web Site. To read the Privacy Policy, visit the following URL: http://forums.texags.com/main/document.asp?did=138.
13. Sponsor: The Sponsors of the Sweepstakes are (1) TexAgs, 308 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, United States and (2) Aggieland Outfitters,
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
1. Eligibility: Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to those who (1) sign up by following the instructions on the online sweepstakes page (http://texags.com/s/18162), and are verified as a current student at Texas A&M University by the Association of Former Students or (2) redeem the Aggieland Outfitters “New Student Gift Card”. The sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters (the “Sponsors”), their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters, as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
3. Sweepstakes Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on or about September 20, 2015 at 8:00AM and ending October 17, 2015 at 6:00PM CT. All online entries must be received by October 17, 2015 at 6:00PM CT.
4. How to Enter: There are two ways to be entered to win the Sweepstakes: (1) must complete the entire online registration process for a TexAgs account and obtain an Ag Tag by following instructions on the sweepstakes page (http://texags.com/s/18162) or (2) by redeeming the “Aggieland Outfitters New Student Gift Card” in one of the Aggieland Outfitters stores. The entry must fulfill one of these sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters. You may have a maximum of two entries and you must fill in the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters.
5. Prizes: Winners will receive a check equivalent to an estimated semester of free tuition at Texas A&M University valued at $3,500. This is an estimated value based on 12 credit hours for an "Undergraduate Resident" in 2015-2016 using the "Undergraduate Tuition" chart on Texas A&M University's Tuition and Fee Schedule page (http://sbs.tamu.edu/accounts-billing/tuition-fees/schedule/#TUITION_UGRAD). The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsors. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters to use winner's name without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Shipping is not available for those outside of the contiguous United States. Winners must provide an address within the contiguous United States in order to receive the prize.
6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
7. Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing using MiniWebTools.com (“Administrator”). Winners will be notified via email to the email address they entered the Sweepstakes with within five (5) days following the winner selection. TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters shall have no liability for a winner's failure to receive notices due to winners' spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners' provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 15 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.
The receipt by winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR'S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
8. Rights Granted by you: By entering this content you understand that TexAgs, Aggieland Outfitters, anyone acting on behalf of TexAgs or Aggieland Outfitters, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner's name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.
9. Terms: TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right, in their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in their sole discretion) 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, TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters. TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.
TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters have the right, in their sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering.
Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, TexAgs and Aggieland Outfitters reserve the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering you agree to release and hold harmless TexAgs, Aggieland Outfitters, and their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant's participation in the sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
11. Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TEXAS, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Texas having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, other than participant's actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the TexAgs Web Site. To read the Privacy Policy, visit the following URL: http://forums.texags.com/main/document.asp?did=138.
13. Sponsor: The Sponsors of the Sweepstakes are (1) TexAgs, 308 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, United States and (2) Aggieland Outfitters,