Samsung® “Olympic® Flame Torchbearers” Contest

OFFICIAL RULES

 

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. By entering, you understand that you are providing your information to the Sponsor. The information you provide will only be used in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy which may be viewed at http://www.samsung.com/us/common/privacy.html . EACH WINNER MUST BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY THE WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2012.

 

1. The Samsung “Olympic® Flame Torchbearers” Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on Monday, September 19, 2011 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, October 3, 2011 (“Contest Entry Period”).

 

2. Eligibility: The Contest is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry (the "Nominator"). Nominators may nominate a special teacher who shows a commitment to students both in and out of the classroom (the "Nominee"). Nominees are currently employed as teachers in a public or private Elementary School, Middle School, Junior High School, High School, (K-12 grades). Employees of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (“Sponsor”), Cohen-Friedberg Associates, LLC ("Administrator"), LOCOG® (London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games), USOC® (United States Olympic Committee), IOC® (International Olympic Committee), and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, retailers, distributors and suppliers (collectively the "Contest Entities"), and the immediate families (spouse, parents, children and siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and individuals living in the same households of any of the foregoing individuals, whether or not related, are ineligible to participate or win a prize. Subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

 

3. Nomination process: You may enter the Contest by visiting www.samsung.com/us/torchrelay and accessing The Samsung® Olympic® Flame Torchbearers Contest registration page and following the directions to complete and submit the Official Entry Form (collectively, the “Entry”). As part of the Entry process you must enter a teacher nomination essay (not to exceed 250 words in length) that includes; why your teacher deserves the honor of carrying the Olympic® Torch in London in 2012.

 

ESSAY HINTS TO HELP GET YOU STARTED:

 

·         Teachers who go the extra mile to ensure that their students receive an excellent education

·         Teachers who show a commitment to their students both in and out of the classroom.

·         Teachers who inspire you.

 

Nominators Obligations When Registering:

 

1. Nominator has told the nominee and received consent that they are being nominated in this Contest.

2. Enter the Nominees personal data as required.

3. To insure that entered information is accurate. Inaccurate or omitted information will result in the nomination being removed from the nomination process and/or offer of a Torchbearer slot being withdrawn.

4. Enter the nomination prior to 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, October 3, 2011 to be considered.

 

Decisions of Judges are final and legally binding. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means and entries by any other means which subvert the entry process or are otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules are void. Limit: Only one (1) Nomination will be considered for each Nominee. Nominators may nominate more than one Nominee. Teachers may nominate themselves or other outstanding teacher(s). All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Except as otherwise provided herein, Sponsor will not enter into any correspondence with an entrant regarding an entry. Entry must be entrant’s own original work, be true and verifiable, cannot be previously published or submitted in connection with any other Contest, may not be offensive or inappropriate and may not contain profanities or obscenities nor depict Sponsor, or LOCOG® unfavorably, as determined by Sponsor or the Administrator in their sole discretion. Entries must be consistent with the images of the Sponsor and must not defame or invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or property rights or any other third party rights. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any entry it determines does not comply with these requirements or these Official Rules, in its sole discretion.

AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING, NOMINATORS AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING A) AND ACCEPTANCE THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE DECISIONS OF THE SPONSOR AND THE ADMINISTRATOR, WHICH ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST; B) RULES INFORM NOMINEE OF THESE A) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOMINATORS OR NOMINEES BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, IF ANY, AND B) ALL CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS CONTEST, OR ANY COMPENSATION OR CREDIT TO BE PROVIDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; AND C) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, AND AWARD SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET COSTS INCURRED, IF ANY, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL NOMINATORS OR NOMINEES BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR OTHER LEGAL COSTS OR EXPENSES.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

4. Judging and Judging Criteria: All eligible entries received during the Contest Entry Period, will be judged on the following criteria by a panel of qualified judges comprised of Samsung Executives and an independent Judge selected by Samsung, Mr. John Legend (collectively the "Judges").

 

30% Quality of content and adherence to theme

30% Inclusion of specific points and/or examples illustrating the answer

30% The submission demonstrates Nominees "going the extra mile"

10% Writing style and grammar

 

Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules, the five (5) entries with the highest judging scores will be deemed potential winners (subject to verification of eligibility). In the event of a tie, an additional “tie-breaking” Judge will determine the entrants who will win based on the above stated criteria.

 

5. Winner Notification/Notices: Each Nominator and Prize Winner ("Prize Winner" is defined as nominees who have been selected as winners by the judging panel and have met the judging criteria), will be notified via telephone, mail and/or email on or around October 4, 2011. If any notification including e-mail to a potential Prize Winner is undeliverable, any phone number that is incorrect or no longer in service, a response to any given e-mail or phone call is not received within two (2) business days of date of its issuance or any potential Prize Winner that does not comply with these Official Rules, the opportunity to participate in the Contest may be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, an alternate Entry (entry with the next highest Judges score) may be selected. Each Nominator and Potential Prize Winner will be required to complete and sign and Affidavit of Compliance and Release and Publicity Form. in addition each Winner must sign and return a Torchbearer Relay form as requested by the LOCOG (if any) including a criminal background check.

 

Nominees and Nominators must agree to the following:

a. to take part in media interviews including but not limited to magazine, television and radio interviews;
b. to be photographed by the Sponsor for the purposes of promoting the Contest and the Sponsor's products;
c. to participate in the Sponsor's other marketing and promotional activities as related to the Torchbearer slot;
d. assigns to the Sponsor free of charge, and waives all moral rights in, all intellectual property (including without limitation the copyright) owned by the Nominator in the Nomination, the Content, and any other information, data, or document(s) provided by the Nominator to the Sponsor in the course of the Nomination Process, or that is otherwise provided to the Sponsor. The Nominator agrees to take any further action (including, without limitation, the execution of documents) reasonably requested by the Sponsor to give effect to, perfect or confirm the Sponsor's ownership of such intellectual property; and
e. to be filmed, televised, photographed and/or otherwise recorded in connection with the Torchbearer Slot, and agrees that the Sponsor, its affiliates, and LOCOG® shall be permitted to use such films, photographs and recordings and the Nominator's image and likeness for any purpose, including to promote the Sponsor's brand, products and services.

 

6. Prize Details:

 

Five (5) Grand Prizes: 4/day-3/nights Trip for (1) to London to participate in the Olympic® Torchbearer Relay event (Week of June 11, 2012). Prize consists of the following elements:

 

·         Roundtrip (coach class) air transportation to Edinburg, London from a major U.S. gateway airport nearest the winner's home address (as determined by Sponsor).

·         (3) nights hotel accommodations.

·         Ground transportation to/from airport and hotel and the Torchbearer relay event.

·         Participation in the Torchbearer Relay event. Each Prize Winner will have the opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch for between 200 and 300 meters at a location in the UK (the "Torchbearer Slot") during th week of June 11, 2012 (exact date and location to be determined by the Sponsor and/or the LOCOG® and at their sole discretion). The Torchbearer Slot carries no cash value and is non-transferable.

 

Total approximate retail value of each prize package $10,000. Actual Grand Prize package value may vary based upon departure city.

Travel Arrangements: Travel restrictions may apply. Prize Winner must travel on the itinerary as established by the Sponsor and in its sole discretion. Any guest of the Prize Winner, must be of legal age of majority in his/her state of residence (and at least 18), unless he/she is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (Please note, any additional guest(s) beyond the Prize Winner shall be at the sole expense of the winner and or guest). If Prize Winner is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsor, the applicable prize package will be forfeited and Sponsor will have no further obligation to the Prize Winner. Prize Winner is responsible for obtaining all required international travel documents including a valid Passport, prior to travel by airline and to check into a hotel. Prize Winner is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the acceptance and use of the trip not specified herein as being awarded, including, but not limited to, all federal, state and local taxes, luggage fees, additional ground transportation, meals, gratuities and souvenirs. Exact date and location of Winner Announcement will be determined by Sponsor.

 

ALL PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Prizes are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or substitutable except Sponsor retains the right at its discretion to substitute a prize, or portion of prize, with one of comparable or greater value. Prize Winner will be responsible for all taxes, if any (including federal, state and local taxes) and other costs and expenses associated with the acceptance and use of a prize (or any portion thereof) not included with prizes as awarded.

 

7. General Rules: The Contest is governed by the laws of the United States, state of New Jersey without regard its conflict of laws principles with venue in Bergen County, and all claims must be resolved in the courts of Bergen County, New Jersey. By participating, entrants agree as follows: a) to abide by these Official Rules, and to the decisions of Sponsor, Administrator, and the Judges, which shall be final and legally binding in all respects; b) to the use of their names and/or likenesses and/or biographical data by Sponsor and its designees for advertising, promotional and other purposes in any and all media now or hereafter known throughout the world for a period of two (2) years from the conclusion of the Contest at discretion of Sponsor without compensation, permission or notification (except where prohibited by law); and c) that the Contest Entities, and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, retailers, distributors and suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and employees (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall have no liability and entrant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any damage, loss or injury resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Contest (including any travel/activity related thereto), violation of these Official Rules, the use or misuse of any prize or Released Parties’ use of any rights granted herein. By accepting a prize, each Prize Winner agrees to release and entrant shall hold harmless Released Parties from and against any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any prize or Released Parties’ use of any rights granted herein. Released Parties are not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections, miscommunications, failed phone, computer or telephone transmissions or technical failure, jumbled, scrambled or misdirected transmissions, scoring errors or other problems or errors related to participation in the Contest or other errors or problems of any kind whether typographical, printing, human, mechanical, computer, electronic or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the processing or judging of entries, the announcement of the prizes or in any Contest-related materials or for any damage to your or other person’s computer hardware or software as a result of participation. Released Parties are not responsible for entries that are late, lost, stolen, incomplete, inaccurate, undelivered, misdirected, garbled or delayed by computer transmissions. Persons found tampering with or abusing any aspect of this Contest or who are in violation of these Official Rules as solely determined by the Administrator will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Every submission must be manually entered by the individual participant and repetitive automated electronic submission of entries is specifically disallowed. In the event the Contest is compromised by virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Contest, or if Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend or terminate the Contest or any portion thereof and/or terminate the participation of any participant (and void his/her entry) whose conduct potentially compromises the Contest and, if terminated, at Sponsor’s discretion, judge all eligible, non-suspect entries received up to time of such action using the applicable judging procedures outlined above.

 

8. Winners List: For names of the Prize Winners (available after 12/31/2011), send a self addressed stamped envelope to "The Samsung “Olympic® Flame Torchbearers” Contest Winners, PO Box 590570, Newton Centre, MA 02459. all requests must be received by 12/31/11

 

Sponsor: Samsung Electronics America, Inc., 85 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.

Administrator: COHEN-FRIEDBERG ASOCIATES, LLC, Framingham, MA 01702 www.cfapromo.com

® Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved.

This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or any other 3rd party social media site.

The use of any prize manufacturer, name or trademark in connection with any of the prizes is solely for the purpose of describing such prize, and is not intended to suggest any affiliation or sponsorship.