HorseChannel.com Grand Opening Contest
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
2. ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, its parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers (and members of their immediate family and/or those living in the same of household of each such employee) are not eligible.
3. RANDOM DRAWING: Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received on or about January 31, 2007 by HorseChannel.com staff whose decisions are final and binding. Winner will be notified either via phone, e-mail or postal mail, at Sponsor’s discretion. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
4. PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: (11) Eleven grand prizes: 1) One Wintec saddle, Retail Value $555. 2) One English helmet and tote from Troxel Helmets, Retail value $289.90 3) One Western helmet from Troxel Helmets, Retail Value $254.80. 4) One set of training books and DVDs from John Lyons, Retail Value $299. 5) One complete riding outfit from Tuffrider, Retail value $248.88. 6) A one-year membership to PONY book club, Retail Value $262.50. 7) One each Lucky Lime Headstall and Elite Halter, Retail Value $262. 8) One gift basket from Nutramax, Retail value $250. 9) One pair of Justin cowboy boots, Retail Value $250. 10) One dewormer gift basket from Farnam, Retail Value $250. 11) One grooming gift package from Mane ‘n Tail, Retail Value $175.
(14) Fourteen 2nd place prizes: (1) Five $50 gift certificates from Dover Saddle , Retail Value $50 each. (2) Five $50 Gift Certificates from Smith Brothers, Retail Value $50 each. (3) One set of training books, Retail Value $99. (4) One Rescue vest from Breeches, Retail Value $59.90. (5) Two bridles from Bitless Bridle, Retail Value $153 and $115.
ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
5. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: No transfer, assignment or substitution of a prize, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize for an item of equal or greater value in the event an advertised prize is unavailable. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Sweepstakes. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winner’s name and/or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting prize, winner agrees to hold Sponsor, its respective directors, officers, employees and assigns harmless for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Contest. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Contest or in the announcement of the prize.
6. INTERNET: Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site or any combination thereof. If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including 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 Contest, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to select winners from eligible entries received as of the termination date. Sponsor further reserve the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Caution: Any attempt by a contestant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the game is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such contestant to the fullest extent of the law.
7. GOVERNING LAW: Except where prohibited by law, all issues concerning the construction, validity and enforcement of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor, shall be construed and governed by the laws of the state of California, without regard to conflicts of law. All suits or claims brought in connection with this Contest must be brought in a state or federal court in Orange, California.
8. WINNER’S LIST: For a list of winners, send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to 3 Burroughs St. Irvine, CA 92618. All requests must be received by January 31, 2007.
9. SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is HorseChannel.com, 3 Burroughs St. Irvine, CA 92618.