Official Competition Rules
Terms and Conditions
This competition is open to individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry and who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. By participating in the competition as outlined in these official rules, participants represent and warrant that they comply with these official rules (including, without limitation, all eligibility requirements) and agree to abide by all rules and conditions stated herein and all decisions of the sponsor, which are final and binding.
How to Enter
There are two ways to enter the competition: (1) complete the online survey, or (2) enter by mail.
Entry via Survey
To enter the competition by completing the online survey, go to the survey page and complete the current survey during the competition period.
Entry by Mail
To enter the competition by mail, print your first and last name, personal address, city, state, ZIP code, phone number, and email address on a 3-inch by 5-inch card. Send your completed entry to: Choice Reading Contest – Taxes and Finance 2024, to the following mailing address: E. Griffith, 624 Elm St. Ext., Ithaca, NY 14850-8786. The postmark date must be before January 29, 2024, and it must be received by February 6, 2024.
Winner Selection and Announcement
The sponsor will determine the winner(s) of the prize by random drawing from all eligible entries on or about February 7, 2024 (the selection date). The winner will be notified via email to the contact information provided in the entry. The announcement of the winner will be deemed to have occurred immediately upon the sponsor’s transmission of the announcement. The selected winner must respond (as directed) to the announcement within seven (7) days of the sponsor’s attempt to announce. Only entries received by the sponsor during the competition period will be considered eligible entries. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to select an alternative winner in the event of disqualification or if the potential winner is deemed ineligible for any reason.
The Prize
The winner(s) will receive the following prize: a $250 gift card to Amazon.com via email, with an approximate retail value of two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
Acceptance and Delivery of Prize
The winner will be required to confirm their address and may be required to execute the following document(s) in the presence of a notary public and return them within seven (7) days (or shorter if necessary) of receipt of such documents: Eligibility Affidavit, Waiver of Liability, and (where permitted by law) Publicity Release covering eligibility, liability, and advertising, and media appearances (collectively, “Prize Claim Documents”). If a participant is unable to verify the information provided with their entry, that participant will be automatically disqualified, and their prize, if any, will be forfeited. No prize will be awarded until all signed and notarized Prize Claim Documents are returned to the sponsor. Prizes won by a qualified participant who is a minor in their jurisdiction will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian, who must sign and return all required Prize Claim Documents. If the Prize Claim Documents are not returned within the specified time frame, an alternative winner may be selected by the sponsor for that prize. The prize will be shipped to the winner within 7 days of the sponsor’s receipt of the signed and released affidavit from the winner. The winner is responsible for all taxes and fees related to the prize received, if any.
Rules
Others
This contest is subject to all applicable laws and is void where prohibited. All entries submitted by participants in connection with the contest become the exclusive property of the sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. The winner assumes all responsibility for any injuries or damages caused or claimed to be caused by participation in this contest or the use or misuse of any prize.
Privacy
The information collected from participants regarding the contest is subject to the sponsor’s privacy policy.
Social Media Promotion
Although the contest may appear on Twitter and Facebook and/or other social media platforms, the contest is not in any way associated with Twitter, Facebook, and/or any such other social media platforms, and you agree that Twitter, Facebook, and all other social media platforms are not responsible in any way for any claims or damages or losses related to the contest.
Winners List
To obtain a list of the names of the prize winners, after the selection date, please send a stamped 10″ x 4″ standard business envelope to Ziff Davis, LLC, Attn: Legal Department, 114 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 (VT residents may disregard return postage).
By participating, you agree that you have read and agree to all of these contest rules.
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