NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. MAKING A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING.
San Jose Wedding Consultants, LLC, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (together the “Contest Producers” and “Sponsors”) will conduct the Contest substantially as described in these Terms & Conditions, and by participating, each participant agrees to the following:
1. DATES: Contest opens at 7:55 am PST on August 4, 2009. Contest closes on November 25, 2009 at 11:59 pm PST. No purchase necessary; Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years or older and are engaged to be married on or before May 14, 2010 at the time of entry. No applications shall be accepted outside of contest dates.
2. HOW TO ENTER: Visit www.sfweddinggiveaway.com, click on ENTER TO WIN, fill out the application form, and submit a response to each of the questions. All responses must be accurate and true. All information provided by entrant (with the exception of addresses, emails, and phone numbers) may be made public, either on this website, or in other media resources. By entering, you allow the Contest Producer to use any information and images, either publicly or privately, in any given format. Email addresses may be given to the contest sponsors so they may contact entrants, but will not be made public.
3. SELECTION OF FINALISTS: After reviewing all eligible entries received, and verifying compliance with these Terms and Conditions, the top five (5) Finalists will be selected by participating Sponsors, and will be announced on December 17, 2009.
4. HOW TO VOTE: Public voting opens on December 27, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. PST, and closes on February 3, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Voting is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and The District of Columbia, who are 21 years or older. Visit www.sfweddinggiveaway.com, click on VOTE, and submit a valid e-mail entry for desired contestant. You may only vote ONCE from any given IP address. Subsequent votes from the same IP ADDRESS will automatically be disqualified from the Contest. Only One vote for ONE couple please.
5. SELECTION OF WINNER: The Winner will be determined by the Public. Out of the top five (5) Finalists, the contestant with the highest number of votes will be deemed the Winner. Winner will be announced February 14, 2010.
6. WINNER NOTIFICATION & PRIZE DELIVERY: The Winner will be notified on February 14, 2010; provided, however, that if a Winner is determined to be ineligible, cannot be reached within a reasonable amount of time, or otherwise fails to comply with Contest Terms & Conditions, that entrant shall be disqualified and another Winner will be selected at random from all remaining eligible entries.
7. PRIZE DEFINITION: CHANGES AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 : A wedding for 75 guests in San Francisco, CA on May 14, 2010, and honeymoon to Napa thereafter. Approximate Retail Value of this package is not greater than $100,000.00. Winner is responsible for all taxes, gratuities, and travel-related expenses. The prize(s) awarded to the eligible Winner include:
- Venue(s) to accommodate the Ceremony, Cocktail Reception, and Seated Dinner with Dancing for up to 75 guests Categorized as RENTAL
- Chef’s choice menu selections for passed appetizers (6 pieces per person) during the cocktail hour and a three course market driven Chef’s tasting plated dinner menu for up to 75 guests Categorized as GOODS
- Event staffing for services provided by the Hotel in relation to the above donated services only
Categorized as LABOR
- Overnight accommodations in a deluxe water front room for the Couple for up to three nights over the weekend of the event for bride and groom.
Categorized as GOODS
- Reduced sleeping room block for friends and family of the couple
- Special industry rates for sponsor / partners of the event
Valued at approximately: $15,700.00. (See above for category breakdown)
(winner responsible for sales taxes and gratuities)
Ceremony Officiant, Reverend Joyceanne Pierce, total value not to exceed $650.00 Categorized as SERVICES
8. PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Prizes are nontransferable, nonnegotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. No prize substitutions will be made except at the discretion of the Sponsors and contest producers, which may substitute a prize of greater or comparable value. If any prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. Winner is responsible for all travel-related expenses. No outside vendors shall participate in wedding, under any circumstances, or prize must be forfeited. This prize may not be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions or sales. Failure to redeem The San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway goods and services by May 14th, 2010 shall result in forfeiture of the prize, and no substitute prize will be awarded.
9. TAXES/GRATUITIES: CHANGES AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 Winners assume all applicable SALES tax liability and gratuities for their prize(s), which shall be paid by winner to each relevant Sponsor as indicated in the contracts provided by the Sponsors and Contest Producers. All SALES taxes and gratuities are due no later than May 14th, 2010. Each winner must provide the Sponsors or Contest Producers with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in TAXABLE prizes (goods) from an individual Sponsor will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
INCOME TAXES: The winner of the Prize will be subject to any and all Federal and State income taxes and any other taxes payable in accordance with Federal and State law due to their acceptance of their Prize and the law, regulations, procedures, rules and directives applicable. All federal, state and local laws relating to the transfer, ownership or use of the Prize apply. The winner of the Prize(s) agrees that the “fair market value” of the San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway as determined by each INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR (Dream Team Member), will be used to determine the value of the Prize(s) for income tax and all other purposes.
10. INTERNET: If for any reason, the Internet-related portion of this Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause which corrupts or threatens the administration, security or integrity of the Contest, Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Contest or any portion thereof. ANY ATTEMPT BY A CONTESTANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY CIRCUMVENT, DISRUPT OR DAMAGE ORDINARY AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST, EMAIL OR WEBSITES, OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PARTICIPANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Information submitted in Internet entries, including entrant’s name, address, e-mail address, etc., may be used by Sponsors for marketing or promotional purposes. In the event of a dispute, eligible electronic entries will be considered made by authorized account owner of the email address submitted at the time of entry. Entries generated by robots or scripts are considered to be a direct violation of sweepstakes policy and will result in immediate disqualification of any and all associated entries. Sponsors and Contest Producers are not responsible for printing errors in these Official Rules.
11. CONDUCT AND DECISIONS: By participating in the Contest, participants agree to be bound by the decisions of the Sponsors. Persons who violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtain winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. Unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, harassing or threatening behavior is prohibited. The Sponsors and Contest Producers will interpret these rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules or the Contest and the Sponsor’s and Contest producer’s decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Contest is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of the Sponsors or Contest Producers, the Sponsors and Contest Producers reserve the right to terminate this Contest, or make such other decisions regarding the outcome as the Sponsors and Contest Producers deem appropriate. All decisions will be made by the Sponsors and Contest Producers are final. The Sponsors and Contest Producers may waive any of these rules in their sole discretion.
12. WINNERS LIST: For a Winner’s List, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway©: P.O. BOX 1141, Santa Clara, CA 95052
13. OFFICIAL RULES: For a mailed copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, to : PO BOX 1141, Santa Clara, CA 95052
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: The conduct of the Contest is governed by the applicable laws of the United States of America, which take precedence over any rule to the contrary herein.
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About The Dream Wedding Giveaway
San Francisco is, without a doubt, one of the most romantic spots in the country. It’s also the perfect choice for this upscale destination wedding valued at $100,000.00! One very deserving bride and groom, along with 75 of their closest friends and family, will celebrate in style, at the luxurious Hotel Vitale, located in the heart of San Francisco. After the wedding, the winners will head to Napa for a relaxing 3 night honeymoon, filled with quiet dinners, private wine tastings, and other exclusive activities.
The San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway is more than just a wedding contest. Over 30 premier Bay Area wedding and hospitality vendors are collaborating to make this once in a lifetime dream come true. They’ll work together as a team for almost a year, planning, coordinating and designing the most unforgettable Wedding of the Year, for one very lucky couple in love. By implementing exquisite details and top notch products and services, this amazing wedding will definitely be worthy of platinum status. The contest is open for submissions from September 7, 2010 at 7:59 a.m. PST until November 25, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
and San Francisco's premier wedding professionals are proud to sponsor
The San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway©
Dream Wedding Giveaway P.O. BOX 1141, Santa Clara, CA 95052
Produced by Produced by San Jose Wedding Consultants, this dream come true could not be possible without the generosity of all our participating sponsors.
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