ELIGIBILITY: The Alltel My Circle Gridiron Getaway Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where taxed, restricted, or prohibited by law. Employees of Alltel Communications, LLC (“Alltel”) (“Sponsor”) (including but not limited to current employees as of the date of entry and former employees who have been terminated—voluntarily or involuntarily in Alltel’s discretion—for suspicion of misconduct or violation of Alltel policy); GMR Marketing LLC (“GMR”); Taylor Global, Inc. (“Taylor”); Nokia; Campbell-Ewald; and their affiliates, sales representatives, retailers, distributors, and promotion and other vendor agencies involved in this Sweepstakes, and the immediate family members (defined for the purposes of this Sweepstakes as parent, child, sibling, spouse) of such employees, are not eligible. In the event of dispute as to the identity or eligibility of the potential Grand Prize winner based on a wireless telephone number or email address, the winning entry will be declared made by the “Authorized Account Holder” of the wireless number or email address submitted at the time of the entry (see Rule #7 for further information), as applicable. Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
TIMING: The Promotion begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on August 30, 2008 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 8, 2008 (the “Promotional Time Period”). The Promotion consists of five (5) entry periods (“Entry Periods”) that end at 11:59 p.m. ET each Saturday during the Promotional Time Period. All entries regardless of entry method must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET each Saturday of an Entry Period to be eligible for that Entry Period’s drawing. For the Entry Period Drawing schedule, refer to Rule #4 below. All non-winning entries received during an Entry Period will be carried over into each subsequent Entry Period throughout the Promotional Time Period.
HOW TO ENTER (two (2) ways to enter): (1) VIA TEXT MESSAGING: To enter the Sweepstakes via text messaging on a text message-capable wireless phone with the appropriate short-code capabilities, send a text message with one of the following keywords “jet,” “circle,” “win,” or “fball” to the short code 57533 during the Promotional Time Period. All text message entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 8, 2008 to be eligible for any prize. Certain prepaid customers may not be able to enter via text message. Entries made by text messaging will be charged according to your carrier’s service rate plan. (2) VIA ONLINE: To enter the Sweepstakes via the online method, visit www.alltelfootball.com, complete an Official Online Entry Form, including your name, address, wireless phone number, daytime phone number, email address, verify age, accept the Official Rules and Alltel’s Privacy Policy, and click “submit” during the Promotional Time Period. All online entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 8, 2008 to be eligible for any prize. Limit one (1) entry per person per day regardless of method of entry. All non-winning entries received during an Entry Period will be carried over into each subsequent Entry Period throughout the Promotional Time Period. If you have special needs within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and require assistance in order to participate in the Sweepstakes, please call (262) 780-6164. Alltel, GMR, Taylor, Nokia, Campbell-Ewald, and their affiliates and sales representatives are not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries. Entrant must include all data requested for the Sweepstakes entry to be valid. No responsibility is assumed by Sponsor, GMR, Taylor, Nokia, Campbell-Ewald, or their respective affiliates and agencies for any computer or technical malfunctions that may occur.
ENTRY PERIOD DRAWING DATES: There will be five (5) Entry Period drawings, each from among all eligible entries received by 11:59 p.m. ET each Saturday during the Promotional Time Period. Each Entry Period drawing will occur on or about two (2) days after the entry deadline for that Entry Period. All drawings will be conducted in accordance with these Official Rules on Sponsor’s behalf by GMR, an independent judging organization whose decisions on all matters related the Promotion are binding and final. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received by the end of the applicable Entry Period.
PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES: Five (5) Grand Prizes will be awarded in random drawing from among all eligible entries received throughout the Promotional Time Period in accordance with the Entry Period Drawing schedule above.
Five (5) Grand Prizes (one Grand Prize per Entry Period): A one (1) day trip for the winner and up to ten (10) guests (each, a “Guest”) to the football city of their choice. Trip includes: (i) roundtrip airfare on a private jet for the Grand Prize winner and up to ten (10) guests (collectively, “Group”) from airport near Grand Prize winner’s hometown at time of entry as selected at the discretion of Sponsor; ground transportation or other arrangements may be substituted at Sponsor’s discretion; (ii) ground transportation to and from the destination airport and the football prize activities; (iii) select group football prize activities (all activities and arrangements to be determined at the discretion of the Sponsor); (iv) select food and beverage (food and beverage to be determined at the discretion of the Sponsor); (v) $100 spending money for each member of the Group, awarded in the form of cash to be prized onsite; and (vi) a wireless handset and a $25 Alltel gift card for the Grand Prize winner only (wireless handset and accessory manufacturers and models to be determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion).
In addition Grand Prize outlined above, the Grand Prize winner will also receive a single cash payment in the form of a corporate check which is intended to assist with any federal, state, or other tax obligations related to the Grand Prize (the “Tax Gross-Up Payment”). The amount of Tax Gross-Up Payment will be computed based upon the actual retail value of the Grand Prize and assuming the Grand Prize winner’s combined tax rate for all federal, state, and other tax obligations related to the Grand Prize is 34%, but in no event will the Tax Gross-up Payment exceed $25,000. The Tax Gross-Up Payment may not be sufficient to cover the Grand Prize winner’s entire tax liability related to winning the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize winner is solely responsible for the payment of taxes to the relevant taxing authorities for all federal, state, and local income taxes and any other taxes associated with the Grand Prize and the related Tax Gross-Up Payment. Sponsor and GMR will comply with all tax reporting requirements. A Form 1099 will be sent to the IRS (with a copy to the Grand Prize winner) to report the combined value of the entire Grand Prize (which will include the value of any portion of the Grand Prize awarded directly to any other member of the Group) and the Tax Gross-Up Payment, all of which is fully includible in the Grand Prize winner’s taxable income.
In all cases, the Grand Prize winner will be responsible for all expenses (including taxes) associated with qualification for and receipt of the Grand Prize. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturers’ and/or service providers’ terms and conditions, and winner and Guests agree to look solely to such manufacturers and/or service providers for any warranty or guarantee claim. The Estimated Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Grand Prize is $56,350. This ARV does not include the value of the Tax Gross-Up Payment which, based upon an ARV of $56,350, is estimated to be $25,000.
These are estimated values only. The actual value of the Grand Prize (and the related Tax Gross-Up Payment) is expected to vary, based on the number of Guests, point of origination, airfare fluctuations, and group activities pricing. If the actual value of the travel portion of prize is less than stated, difference will not be awarded in cash, and no such claim will be honored. If the Grand Prize winner and/or Guest reside within 300 miles, alternate travel arrangements may be made by the Sponsor and/or the Grand Prize and value of prize and single cash payment adjusted accordingly, or the winner may be allowed to pick another destination in order to take advantage of the offered air travel. If the travel arrangements cannot be made to return to the Grand Prize winner’s hometown the same day, alternate travel and hotel arrangements may be made by the Sponsor and/or the Grand Prize and value of prize and single cash payment adjusted accordingly. The Group will be required to travel on the same itinerary, as well as possess all required travel documents (e.g. valid government-issued photo ID) prior to departure. The Grand Prize winner must plan trip with GMR and Sponsor and travel within fourteen (14) days following his/her winner confirmation in accordance with the following schedule:
All Grand Prize trips must be completed within the time periods specified for the Entry Period, or the Grand Prize winner shall forfeit the prize in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. Travel must take place within the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States. Travel route, transportation, activities, and all elements of the prize will be arranged by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion. Group is solely responsible for meals, souvenirs, taxes, gratuities, other ground transportation, and all other expenses not expressly specified herein. Prize is not transferable; no prize substitution or cash alternative is allowed except by Sponsor due to unavailability of prize.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The identity or eligibility of a selected potential Grand Prize winner will be based on a wireless telephone number or an email address and the winning entry will be declared made by the “Authorized Account Holder” of the wireless number or email address submitted at the time of the entry. The “Authorized Account Holder” is the person to whom the applicable wireless service provider or Internet service provider, or other organization (such as business or educational institution) directs the billing and who is responsible for payment of the bill or the email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Documentation may be required to prove identity and/or eligibility. Any necessary alternate winners will be selected in a similar random drawing from among the remaining eligible entries received.
The Grand Prize will be awarded in random drawing in accordance with the Entry Period Drawing Schedule by GMR, an independent judging organization whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes are final. The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone to the phone number indicated on the entry on or about one (1) business day following the drawing. The potential Grand Prize winner will have 24 hours from the time of the first phone notification to respond or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected, time permitting. The Grand Prize winner may be subject to a criminal background check and must complete a background authorization form within 24 hours of responding to the winner notification, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. The Grand Prize winner must complete, sign, and return an acceptable affidavit of eligibility, mutually acceptable liability release, publicity release (where legal), and the appropriate tax documents (the “Documents”) within three (3) calendar days of delivery of the Documents, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. Any conduct or criminal background inconsistent with Sponsor’s reputation in the marketplace or inconsistent with the goals of the Sweepstakes, as determined solely by the Sponsor, will be grounds for disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting.
Grand Prize Winner’s Guests: The Grand Prize winner must designate all Guests within three (3) calendar days of delivery of the Documents. The Grand Prize winner may identify up to ten (10) Guests. If fewer than ten (10) Guests accompany the Grand Prize winner on the trip, and the value of the prize will be adjusted, if applicable, and the difference in the value of the prize will not be awarded to the Grand Prize winner. All Guests must be 18 years of age or older. In addition, at the same time as the Grand Prize winner completes his/her Documents, all Guests must sign and return a publicity release (where legal) and a mutually acceptable liability release. Any Guest who is 18 years of age or older but still considered a minor in his/her state of residence (an “eligible minor”) must be accompanied on the trip by Guest’s parent/legal guardian, who will also be counted as a Guest and who must execute a publicity release (where legal) and a mutually acceptable liability release for both him/herself and on his/her child’s behalf and accompany his/her child/legal ward on the trip.
Publicity Release: Except where prohibited, acceptance of prize by winner and Guest constitutes winner’s and Guest’s consent that their name, likeness, voice, and/or biographical data may be used for advertising and promotional purposes without limitation and without additional notice, compensation, or consent.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: This Sweepstakes is for viewing in the United States only. If you do not live in the United States, do not enter the Sweepstakes. If for any reason the Sweepstakes, including the online portion, is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, disruptions caused by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause that corrupts, affects or compromises the administration, security, fairness, integrity, proper conduct or intended play of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual the Sponsor or GMR deems responsible and Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries, including any erroneous appearance of qualification for a prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any problem or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or provider, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor due to technical problem or traffic, congestion on the internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Sweepstakes entries generated by a script, macro, or other mechanical or automated means are ineligible and will be disqualified.
BY ENTERING, entrant agrees to accept and abide by the rules of this Sweepstakes and agrees that any dispute with regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes, rule interpretation, or award of prize, shall be submitted to GMR, whose decision shall be binding and final. By participating, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor, GMR, Taylor, Nokia, Campbell-Ewald, and their divisions, affiliates, sales representatives, distributors and promotion and other vendor agencies, their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, service agencies, independent contractors, and the officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives of any of the above organizations from any injury, loss, or damage to person, including death or property due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly to the acceptance or use/misuse of a prize, participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Sweepstakes, or in the announcement of prizes. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with this Sweepstakes, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is severely undermined by any event including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel, or terminate the Sweepstakes without further obligation. If Sponsor in its discretion, elects to abbreviate the Sweepstakes as a result of Force Majeure event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award the prize from among all eligible entries received up to the date of such Force Majeure event. All entries are the property of the Sponsor and are not returnable. SPONSOR, GMR, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES AND REPRESENTATIVES HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ADDITIONAL TERMS: Alltel does not guarantee text message accuracy, completeness or delivery. Text messages are neither monitored nor controlled for content, except for direction from Alltel. Text “STOP” to 57533 to end future messages. Text “HELP” to 57533 for program information. ALLTEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICE PROVIDED. Alltel reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, acting in violation of these rules, acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or acting with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods will void all entries submitted by such methods. Only the number of prizes stated herein will be awarded. In the event any technical errors result in the apparent selection of more winners or award of more prizes than intended, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prizes by random drawing from among all eligible claimants.
WINNER LIST: For the names of the Grand Prize winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope postmarked by January 9, 2008 and received by January 16, 2008 to: ALLTEL MY CIRCLE GRIDIRON GETAWAY SWEEPSTAKES WINNER LIST, c/o Fulfillment Department, 5000 South Towne Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151.