NOTICE TO ONLINE ENTRANTS
In the event of a dispute over the identity of an online entrant, entry will be deemed submitted by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. Authorized Account Holder means the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered, or mass entries or entries generated by a script, macro or use of automated devices are void. The Sponsor is not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, damaged, illegible or postage due mail/entries; or (ii) error, 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 of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site or any combination thereof; or (iii) any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, you (i) agree to be bound by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and (ii) agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor and the independent judging organization, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to: (i) permanently disqualify from any sweepstakes it sponsors any person it believes has intentionally violated these Official Rules; and (ii) withdraw the online method of entry if it becomes technically corrupted, (including if a computer virus or system malfunction inalterably impairs its ability to conduct the Sweepstakes), and to select winners from among all eligible entries received prior to withdrawal.
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OFFICIAL RULES
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The New Classics Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, age 18 or older at time of entry. Employees of Real Simple Magazine (the “Sponsor”), and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to enter or win. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.
How to enter: Method #1: Visit www.realsimple.com/newclassics and follow all entry instructions to complete and submit the online entry form. Online entries must be received between 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on December 17, 2007 and 11:59 PM (ET) on January 20, 2008 (“Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Limit one online entry per person per day. Although subsequent attempts to enter on a given day may be received, only the first entry received from a particular individual will be eligible; subsequent attempts to enter in a given day will be disqualified. Method #2: To enter via US mail, send a postcard with your name and address to: New Classics Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 9273, Medford, NY 11763-9273. Mail-in entries must be postmarked between December 17, 2007 and January 21, 2008 and received by January 28, 2008. Each postcard must be mailed separately. Photocopied, facsimile, illegible or mechanically reproduced entries are not eligible. All entries and requests become Sponsor’s property and will not be returned or acknowledged. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected or postage due mail/entries.
Prizes/Approximate Retail Values (“ARV”): Four Prize Packages: Each prize winner will receive Heirlooms of the Future Prize(s) featured in the January 2008 issue of Real Simple magazine. See chart below for prize package details:
Heirlooms of the Future: Prize A
Prize A consists of:
Model One AM/FM Radio, ARV $118.99
Hermes of Paris Balcons du Guadalquivir Small Vase, ARV $445.00
Travel Wraps, ARV $275.00
Felco #2 Classic Pruner, ARV $44.00
Velvet flocked wooden hanger, ARV $72.00
Birch Shag Doormat, ARV $45.00
Bellini Chair, ARV $110.00
Total ARV of Prize A: $1,109.99
Heirlooms of the Future: Prize B
Prize B consists of:
Pioneer Electronics 42” Kuro Flat Panel HDTV, ARV $2,700.00
Total ARV of Prize B: $2,700.00
Heirlooms of the Future: Prize C
Prize C consists of:
Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Silver Coated Tonna Sea Shell, ARV $260.00
Pedestal Magnifying Mirror, ARV $90.00
Tonal Vision Rug, ARV $139.00
Riedel “O” Cabernet/Merlot glasses, ARV $24.98
KitchenAid Stand Mixer, Custom Metallic Series, ARV $529.00
Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Professional Iron, ARV $100.00
55A Akari Lantern, ARV $144.25
Total ARV of Prize C: $1,287.23
Heirlooms of the Future: Prize D
Prize D consists of:
Moderne Changer, changing pad, and cover, ARV $1,845.00
Ted Muehling oxidized bronze candlesticks, ARV $570.00
Total ARV of Prize D: $2,415.00
Maximum ARV value of all prizes: $7,512.22. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received, estimated at 1:50,000.
Winners acknowledge that the Sponsor and all other businesses concerned with this Sweepstakes and their agents do not make, nor are in any manner responsible for any warranty, representations, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, relative the quality, conditions, fitness or merchantability of any aspect of prize except that the prize shall be subject to manufacturer’s standard warranty. If a winner chooses not to receive any portion of the prize package, said portion of the prize will be forfeited without further compensation and will not be awarded.
All winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received. Random drawing will be conducted on or about February 4, 2008 under supervision of an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final and binding. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail and be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability and a Publicity Release (“Affidavit/Release”) within 14 days of date specified on notification, or an alternate winner will be selected. Prize awarded within 30 days after winner’s verification. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or if prize notification is returned as undeliverable, or if the selected winner cannot accept or receive the prize for any reason, or he/she is not in compliance with these Official Rules, it will result in disqualification, and the corresponding prize will be awarded to an alternate winner in a separate random drawing. If a winner is otherwise eligible under these Official Rules, but is nevertheless deemed a minor in his or her state of primary residence, the prize will be awarded in the name of winner's parent or legal guardian. No substitutions are permitted except if prize is unavailable, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes are non-assignable and non-transferable except to a surviving spouse. Winners are responsible for any federal, state, local and sales and income taxes. Any other incidental expenses on prize not specified herein are the sole responsibility of winners. Entry and acceptance of prize constitute permission to use each winner's name, prize won, hometown and likeness for online posting and promotional purposes without further compensation, except where prohibited by law.
Participating entrants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and the Sponsor, and release the Sponsor and its affiliated companies, and all other businesses involved in this Sweepstakes, as well as the employees, officers, directors and agents of each, from all claims and liability relating to their participation, acceptance and use or misuse of prize. Winners assume all liability for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Sweepstakes or use or redemption of any prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of prizes.
This Sweepstakes shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A. without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. By participating, entrants agree that any and all disputes arising out of or relating in any way to this Sweepstakes shall be litigated only in courts sitting in New York, NY, U.S.A.
For a winners’ list (available after March 31, 2008), send a self-addressed stamped envelope by March 31, 2008 to: New Classics Sweepstakes Winners, Real Simple Magazine, 1271 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
Confidentiality: By entering, the information you provided may be sent to promotional partners identified in this promotion. You may be contacted by the Sponsor and/or any promotional partners with future promotional offers. Information provided by you to participate in this Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor's privacy policy located at www.realsimple.com.
Sponsor: Real Simple Magazine, a division of Time Inc., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.