MARMOT MOUNTAIN LLC. & GORE-TEX® TRAMFORMATION SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Void where prohibited by law.
1. How to Enter. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. To enter the Marmot Mountain LLC. And GORE-TEX® Tramformation Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") simply visit, www.marmot.com and fill out the on-line entry form. You must complete all required information to be eligible to enter to win a prize. Incomplete, illegible, corrupted or untimely entries are void and will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted by the individual entrant. All entries become the property of Marmot when submitted and will not be returned to entrant. Contest begins on October 1, 2008 and ends on December 15, 2008.
2. Limitation on the Number of Entries. Limit one entry per person. Additional entries will be disqualified, and Marmot Mountain LLC. (“Marmot” or “Sponsor”) reserves the right to disqualify any person that submits multiple entries Automated or bulk entries or entries submitted by third parties will be disqualified.
3. Prizes:
4. Winner Selection and Notification. Winners will be determined via a random computer generated drawing of all eligible entries received. All decisions by Marmot in relation to the Sweepstakes are final and binding. All entries must be submitted by December 15, 2008. The drawing shall take place on or about December 16, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Winner shall be notified by email or certified mail within 30 days of the drawing.Marmot’s sole obligation is to mail a winning notification by certified letter or to send an email to the address provided in the entry form. Winners will have 10 days from the sending date of the winner notification email or mailing of certified mail to acknowledge receipt of the winner notification. If the prize is not claimed within the 10 day time limit an alternate prize winner will be drawn at random from all eligible entries received. The original prize winner will forfeit all rights and have no further rights to any prize nor any claims against Marmot based on the forfeiture of their winnings. Return of prize or winner notification as undeliverable, failure to respond to notification, failure to reach the winner and/or failure to provide required proof of eligibility and release(s) in a timely manner may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner via a random drawing from all eligible entries received.
5. Winners List and Official Rules. The winners’ names and Official Rules shall be posted on the Marmot website, www.marmot.com. A list of winners and/or the Official Rules may also be acquired by sending a request for the list or rules to Marmot at: Marmot Mountain LLC., 2321 Circadian Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
6. Error Correction. Marmot reserves the right to correct or change any and all printing, typographical or mechanical errors. If because of a printing or other technical error, or for any other reason, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held among all eligible claimants making purportedly valid claims to award the advertised number of prizes available. Only the numbers of prizes stated in these Official Rules are available to be won in the Sweepstakes.
7. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning shall be determined based on the number of entries received.
8. Eligibility. The Sweepstakes is open to legal United States residents who are 21 years of age and older. The prizes are personal to the selected winner and are not assignable to any other person or entity. Employees, officers and directors and their immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings and children and those living in the same households) of Marmot Mountain LLC., Gore, and/or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), its, affiliates, subsidiaries, consultants, contractors, legal, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment and marketing agencies, and web site providers/web masters are not eligible to participate. Void in FL, RI, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Canada, the Virgin Islands and U.S. Military installations located in a foreign country. All entrants must have internet access prior to October 1, 2008.
Grand Prize (One (1) to be awarded)
First Prize
Approximate retail value: $4,500.00
9. Duration. Entries for the Sweepstakes will be accepted from October 1, 2008 and must be actually submitted no later then 11:59 PM PST December 15, 2008.
10. Prize Limitations. All Travel must be completed December 15th 2009, No exceptions apply. Winners’ are also responsible for any income or other taxes that may apply. Marmot shall not be responsible if winner misses the trip for any reason. If winner misses his or her scheduled departure the prize shall be forfeit. Prize winners shall also execute a limitation of liability releasing Marmot, Gore, and JHMR from any and all liability and/or claims resulting from any accident or incident which occurs on the trip or forfeit the prize. Prizes cannot be substituted, assigned, transferred or redeemed for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right to make equivalent prize substitutions at its sole discretion. Prizes are nontransferable, and have no cash redemption value. The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer.
11. Affidavit of Eligibility and Publicity Release. Where permitted by law, winners grant to Marmot (which grant will be confirmed in writing on request), their subsidiaries, affiliates and those acting pursuant to their authority, the right to print, publish, broadcast and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to the world wide web, at any time or times, the winners’ names, portraits, pictures, voices, likenesses, city and state of residence and biographical information for advertising and promotional purposes without additional consideration. Except where prohibited by law, winners will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release or forfeit the prize. Failure to comply, or return any required releases and related documentation, may result in forfeiture of the prize.
12. Taxes and Expenses. All applicable local, state, airport, departure and federal taxes, if any, will be paid by the winners. These may include income and/or sales taxes based on the retail value of the prizes or transportation or travel taxes. Any and all expenses not specifically listed as covered in these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of and will be paid by the winners (e.g., the cost of getting to the departure point of the trip, accommodations for stay at the departure point before or after the trip, insurance, meals, etc.).
13. Financial Information. Winners agree to provide such financial information to Marmot as is necessary for Marmot to complete all necessary tax forms in order to comply with federal, state and local tax requirements. Failure to provide this information will result in forfeiture of the prize.
14. General Terms. By entering in sweepstakes, each participant agrees to be bound by the Official Rules and decisions of Marmot, which shall be final on all matters pertaining to this Sweepstakes. Also, Grand Prize winner and guest shall be bound to observe all terms and conditions imposed by JHMR on their tour participants. Marmot and its agents, representatives, parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotions and fulfillment agencies and legal advisors are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (1) lost or late, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, entries; (2) problems caused by telephonic, electronic, hardware, software programs, networks, the internet, viruses, worms, Trojan horses or computer malfunctions (failures, errors or difficulties of any manner); (3) failed, incomplete or delayed computer transmission; (4) any condition caused by events beyond control of Marmot that may cause the sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted. This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the United States. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. This Sweepstakes is void in FL, RI, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Quebec, Canada and U.S. Military installations located in a foreign country.
15. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT MARMOT, GORE, AND JHMR AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES AND AGENTS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, ADVERTISING OR PROMOTION AGENCIES AND LEGAL COUNSEL WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY ENTRANTS AGAINST, ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES, CLAIMS AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS, INCLUDING DEATH, OR PROPERTY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE OR USE OF THE PRIZE, ENTRY OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES RELATED ACTIVITY, OR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF PRIVACY OR MERCHANDISE DELIVERY. MARMOT, GORE AND JHMR ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANY PRIZE CANNOT BE AWARDED DUE TO TRAVEL CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS OR INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS, WEATHER OR TERRORISM. EXCEPT WHERE LEGALLY PROHIBITED, BY ACCEPTANCE OF PRIZE, WINNERS GRANT (AND AGREE TO CONFIRM THAT GRANT IN WRITING) PERMISSION FOR MARMOT AND ICELANDAIR AND ITS AFFILIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION AGENCIES TO USE THEIR RESPECTIVE NAMES, PORTRAITS, PICTURES, VOICES AND LIKENESSES, FOR ADVERTISING OR PUBLICITY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION.
16. SPONSORED BY: Marmot Mountain LLC., 2321 Circadian Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, tel.: (707) 544-4590, www.marmot.com ; W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 555 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711, tel: (410) 506-7787; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 3395 West Village Dr. Teton Village, WY 83025, tel: (307) 733-2292.
Marmot, Gore, or JHMR shall not be liable for technical, pictorial or typographical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Marmot® and other trademarks or logos used herein are trademarks of Marmot Mountain LLC. and/or other companies in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright © 2008 Marmot Mountain LLC. All rights reserved.