Thu, September 10, 11:59 PM ET
Wed, September 30, 12:01 AM ET
Mon, October 5, 11:59 PM ET
2020 Pet Madness Contest Official Rules
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. 2. PARTICIPATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND DECISIONS, CONSENT TO USE AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS. By entering this sweepstakes, each participant warrants that he or she has read and agrees to abide by all sweepstakes rules ("Official Rules") and that he or she is not prohibited from participating in the sweepstakes. Participation in this sweepstakes constitutes participant's full and unconditional acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of CNHI, LLC, Tribune Star and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents (collectively "CNHI"), which are final, binding and non-negotiable in all respects. Each participant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless CNHI and its subsidiaries, affiliates, shareholders, employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers from any liability arising from or related to the sweepstakes and/or the receipt or use of the prize awarded in connection with the sweepstakes, including without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy. Further, participant fully and unconditionally releases all claims for consideration, copyright infringement and all other claims of any nature relating to the use of participant's entry, name or likeness. 3. ELIGIBILITY. This sweepstakes is open to legal permanent residents of the U.S. and District of Columbia, 18 years of age and older, excluding residents of Rhode Island. Proof of age and identity must be furnished upon request. Employees, agents, independent contractors and affiliates of CNHI and immediate family members of all such persons, are not eligible to participate in this sweepstakes. CNHI reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, suspend or amend this sweepstakes at any time for any reason without prior notice. CNHI further reserves the right to amend these Official Rules at any time without prior notice, in its sole discretion. CNHI reserves the right to disqualify any participant for any reason, including, but not limited to, violation of these Official Rules or infringement of the rights of a third-party. This promotion is void where prohibited by law. CNHI is not responsible for any printing or typographical errors in any material associated with the sweepstakes. 4. TO ENTER. This sweepstakes will run between 12:01 am Eastern on Friday, August 28, 2020 until 11:59 pm Eastern on Monday, October 5, 2020 (“Sweepstakes Period”). On-line Registration: To enter, participants must go to www.tribstar.com and click on the Pet Madness button & complete the online registration form. Online Registration Time Period: Start: 12:01 am Friday, August 28, 2020 End: 11:59 pm Thursday, September 10, 2020 Registration Fee: $0 registration fee
Round 1 – all pets, narrowing down to Top 32 Start: 12:01 am Tuesday, September 15, 2020 End: 11:59 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020 Price Per Vote: 1st round of voting 10 cents per vote (minimum $5)
Round 2 – narrowing down to Top 8 Start: 12:01 am Wednesday, September 23, 2020 End: 11:59 pm Monday, September 28, 2020 Price Per Vote: 2nd round of voting 10 cents per vote (minimum $5)
Round 3 – narrowing down to Top 3 - 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners Start: 12:01 am Wednesday, September 30, 2020 End: 11:59 pm Monday, October 5, 2020 Price Per Vote: 3rd round of voting 10 cents per vote (minimum $5)
Entries: Fees for approved and verified photo entries are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Voting: All Voting fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable. 5. TO WIN. On Monday, October 5, 2020 at approximately 11:59 pm Eastern (the “Drawing Date”), one (1) eligible entry will be chosen as first, second & third place winners based on the total number of votes received during all voting periods. In the event of a tie, the newspaper will randomly pick the winner from the tied entries. A winner need not be present to win. Limit of one winner per household. 6. PRIZE. The first place prize is a $200 Prize Package; The second place prize is a $100 Prize Package; The third place prize is $50 Prize Package. The approximate retail value of all prizes is Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00 U.S.). If a trip is included in the prize package, if applicable, winners must provide their own transportation to and from the destination. The stay may be subject to certain restrictions. Winners agree to be responsible for any and all additional charges including, without limitation, meals and incidentals. The winners do not have choice of trip options. Expenses not stated are solely the responsibility of the winners. If a gift card is included in the prize package, if applicable, lost or stolen gift cards cannot be replaced. There are no service fees or expiration dates connected with the use of the gift cards. To check a balance follow the instructions on the gift card. Any gift cards awarded as prizes are not redeemable for cash except where required by law. Actual prizes may differ from those shown in advertisements. CNHI reserves the right to change any actual prize at any time during the sweepstakes. In this event, every effort will be made to provide a prize of like estimated value. CNHI does not warrant or make any representations in connection with the prize, express or implied. All costs and expenses not specified in the above prize descriptions, if any, are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. The provided approximate retail value of the prize is an approximation. Any difference between the approximate retail value and the actual cost of any prize will not be awarded. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded. No more than the advertised number of prizes will be awarded. 7. IDENTIFICATION OF WINNERS. CNHI will contact the winners by postal mail or e-mail from the information provided on the Eligible Entries within five (5) days after the Drawing Date and the winners’ names will also be published in the Tribune Star. The identity of the winners may be requested by printing your name, address, phone number and the words "Request for winners’ names – The Tribune Star 2020 Pet Madness Sweepstakes" on a 3" x 5" card, inserting the card into an envelope and mailing it with sufficient postage to: Tribune Star attn: Sweepstakes, 2800 Poplar St., Suite 37A, Terre Haute, IN 47803. CNHI will provide the winning participants with an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release. The winning participants must accept the prize by signing and returning the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release and a copy of these Official Rules no later than ten (10) days after receipt. No Prize will be awarded until such documentation is received by CNHI. The winning participants are responsible for any taxes associated with the award of the prize. In the event that a winner cannot be contacted, another name will be drawn from a random drawing held by CNHI and will be named the winner and he/she will be contacted as set forth above. 8. ODDS: The odds of winning the drawing will depend upon the number of Eligible Entries received. 9. SPONSOR: This sweepstakes is sponsored and promoted by CNHI, LLC located at 201 Monroe Street, Ste. 450, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104 and Tribune Star located at 2800 Poplar St., Suite 37A, Terre Haute, IN 47803. 10. MISCELLANEOUS. Everything for this sweepstakes is provided as is, without warranty of any kind, express or implied. By entering, participants consent to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Terre Haute, IN, in all disputes arising out of or related to these rules or this sweepstakes. This sweepstakes is governed and construed under the laws of the State of Indiana excluding its conflict of laws principles. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any prize sponsors. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to U.S. residents 18 years or older, excluding residents of RI. Sweepstakes will run between 12:01 am on Friday, August 28, 2020 and ends at 11:59 pm Eastern on Monday October 5, 2020. Certain restrictions apply. See Official Rules at the Tribune Star office for details including odds and prize description. Sponsor: CNHI, LLC and Tribune Star. Void where prohibited.
On-Line votes may be submitted using a valid credit card including, American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover: (min. $5.00 online charge). Only valid, authorized credit card transactions will be considered as a legitimate vote. All authorized credit card transactions are non-cancellable and non-refundable. If your credit card is declined for any reason, no vote will be submitted on your behalf. General Refund/Cancellation Policy: Entries: Fees for approved and verified photo entries are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Voting: All Voting fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable. |
Questions? Please read the official rules or send an email to our contest coordinator.