Hilton Worldwide "Official Guest of Team USA" Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW
1. HOW TO ENTER: Beginning November 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CST) through December 31, 2009 at 11:59 pm (CST) (the "Sweepstakes Period"), go to www.hiltonhhonors.com/officialguest or www.hiltonworldwide.com and book a room and stay at a U.S. hotel using the "Go for the Gold™" rate (rate code YB or S-YB1). Stays must be completed at any U.S. hotel within the following Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands: Waldorf Astoria Collection®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hampton®Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, and Hilton Grand Vacations®. You may also enter by calling any Hilton Reservations and customer care at 1-800-446-6677 and requesting the "Go for the Gold™" rate during the booking process. Stays must be completed by 12/31/09. To enter the sweepstakes without booking a room: Email your first and last name, mailing address, and phone number to officialguestsweeps@themarketingarm.com or mail a letter or postcard to The Marketing Arm c/o Enter Official Guest Sweepstakes, 1999 Bryan St. #1800, Dallas TX 75201 with your first and last name, mailing address, and phone number. Email and mail in entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period in order to be eligible. Limit ten entries per person, regardless of method of entry. Entries using macro, script or other forms of automatic entry will be disqualified. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned or acknowledged. No mechanically reproduced entries permitted. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, incomplete, inaccurate, or misdirected entries or entries not received for any reason. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an online entrant, the prize will be awarded to the authorized account holder of the email address. The "authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person to whom the email address is assigned by an internet service provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Time of receipt of online entry is in accordance with Sponsor's computer. OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW
2. ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers (and members of their immediate family and/or those living in the same household of each such employee) are not eligible.
3. RANDOM DRAWING: Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries on or about January 11, 2010, by Administrator whose decisions are final and binding. Winners will be notified via phone and e-mail, and will be required to confirm his/her address for paperwork delivery. If a potential Winner does not confirm his/her address within three (3) days of initial contact Sponsor may award prize to an alternate potential Winner. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
4. PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: Two (2) Grand Prizes: Each grand prize contains: One 5-day/4-night trip for winner and three (3) guests to Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Each trip includes hotel accommodations at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown Vancouver (two (2) rooms, double occupancy each); round trip airfare to and from Vancouver and major airport closest to winner for four (4); four tickets to select Olympic Winter Games sporting events to be determined by Sponsor; two (2) meals a day for winner and guests; and ground transportation throughout the trip. Winner and travel companions must stay on tour provided by Sponsor during entire trip. Selection of airline, airport, flight itinerary and tickets to 2010 Olympic Winter Games events are within the sole discretion of Sponsor. Grand Prize also includes four (4) Team USA Gear gift packages (one (1) package per person on the trip) the contents of which are to be determined by Sponsor, as well as use of a new Samsung® phone with unlimited AT&T service during the trip for the winner. Following the conclusion of the trip, the winner may keep the phone but service will be deactivated after the trip. As part of the Grand Prize, Sponsor will provide winner $10,000 in the form of a check which may be used by the winner to offset his or her income taxes (or a portion of his or her income taxes) incurred when accepting this Grand Prize. Should the Grand Prize winner's income taxes be higher than the $10,000, Sponsor is not responsible for the difference between actual income taxes incurred and this $10,000. Travel dates for the trip are between February 16, 2010 and February 20, 2010. Approximate retail value ("ARV") of each Grand Prize: $40,300. Two (2) First Runner Up Prizes: Each first prize contains: One 5-day/4-night trip for winner and one guest to Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Trip includes hotel accommodations at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown Vancouver (one room, double occupancy); round trip airfare to and from Vancouver; two tickets to select Olympic Winter Games sporting events to be determined by Sponsor; two (2) meals a day for winner and guests; and ground transportation throughout the trip. Winner and travel companions must stay on tour provided by Sponsor during entire trip. Selection of airline, airport, flight itinerary and tickets to 2010 Olympic Winter Games events are within the sole discretion of Sponsor. First Prize also includes four (4) Team USA Gear gift packages(one (1) package per person on trip) the contents of which are to be determined by Sponsor. As part of the First Prize, Sponsor will provide winner $5,000 in the form of a check which may be used by the winner to offset his or her income taxes (or a portion of his or her income taxes) incurred when accepting this First Prize. Should the First Prize winner's income taxes be higher than the $5,000, Sponsor is not responsible for the difference between actual income taxes incurred and this $5,000. Travel dates for the trip are between February 20, 2010 and February 24, 2010. Approximate retail value ("ARV") of each First Runner Up Prize: $20,150. Secondary Prizes: One-hundred (100) Secondary prizes to be awarded from the following:
- Twenty (20) prize winners: each prize winner will receive two (2) e-certificates valid for roundtrip, economy travel within the forty-eight (48) contiguous states via United, exclusively on scheduled United® and United Express® operated flights. E-certificate is redeemable on united.com. Discounted seats are limited and flights are subject to availability. Expires November 1, 2010. See travel e-certificate for full terms and conditions. ARV of each United prize: $988.00. Total ARV of all United Prizes: $19,760.00.
- Three (3) 24-Hour Fitness® Packages: each prize winner will receive one (1) one-year membership (subject to the Terms and Conditions of 24-Hour Fitness Memberships) and one (1) Bodybugg® Calorie Management System. ARV of each 24-Hour Fitness Package prize: $1,099.00. Total ARV of all 24-Hour Fitness prizes: $3,297.00.
- Ten (10) $50.00 Visa gift cards. Total ARV of each gift card: $50.00. Expires: December 31, 2010. Visa Gift cards are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by the Issuer. Gift card restrictions apply. Total ARV of all gift cards: $500.00.
- Ten (10) Hilton Worldwide Luxury Robes. Total ARV of each robe: $33.50. Total ARV of all robes: $335.00.
- Five (5) Hilton Worldwide CD Clock Radios with MP3 Line. Total ARV of each clock radio: $78.95. Total ARV of all clock radios: $394.75.
- Five (5) AT&T Wireless Packages, each package will include an AT&T Wireless Card and 6-month service package (subject to the Terms and Conditions of AT&T Wireless Cards and Services). ARV of each AT&T Wireless package: $550.00.Total ARV of all AT&T Wireless packages: $2,750.
- Twenty (20) Team USA Deluxe Prize Packs (contents to be determined by Sponsor). ARV of each Deluxe Prize Pack: $50.00. Total ARV of all Deluxe Prize Packs: $1,000.00.
- Twenty-five (25) Team USA Prize Packs (contents to be determined by Sponsor). ARV of each Prize Pack: $25.00. Total ARV of all Prize Packs: $625.00.
Total ARV of all Secondary Prizes: $28,661.75
Total ARV of all prizes: $149,561.75
Any expenses not specifically mentioned herein are the sole responsibility of the winner, including but not limited to, incidental charges, gratuities and spending money. Sponsor reserves the right to provide ground transportation in lieu of airfare. Hotel accommodations are subject to availability. Winner and travel companions must travel on same itinerary and on dates specified by Sponsor. Travel dates provided herein are subject to change within Sponsor's sole discretion. If winner is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsor, winner may forfeit the prize and Sponsor may select an alternate winner. If any or all of the Olympic Winter Games are cancelled or postponed for any reason, no substitution for the Olympic Game tickets will be provided and winner will receive the other portion(s) of the prize as full satisfaction of the prize without additional compensation. Sponsor is also not responsible for any weather or airline issues that prevent winner and guests from traveling on specified dates, in which event any missed portion of the prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided. If travel companion is a minor, s/he must be accompanied on the trip by his or her parent or legal guardian. Travel companions must sign a liability/publicity release prior to travel. Parent or legal guardian of minor travel companion must sign a Release of Liability/Publicity on behalf of himself/herself and on behalf of the minor prior to hotel stay. Winner and travel companions must possess and show valid travel documents (including without limitation a passport and a visa, if applicable) by the deadline specified by Sponsor or winner may forfeit the prize. Grand Prize Winner must affirm that s/he and his/her travel companions are able to arrive at the designated departure airport on time to depart for trip or winner may forfeit Grand Prize. Trips must be booked no later than January 29, 2010. Once travel arrangements have been made, no changes will be permitted. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. Limit one prize per person.
5. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: No transfer, assignment or substitution of a prize, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize (or a portion thereof) for an item of equal or greater value in the event an advertised prize (or portion thereof) is unavailable. All federal, state, local and provincial laws and regulations apply. Entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Sweepstakes. Winner may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where legally permissible a Publicity Release within five (5) days following the date of first attempted delivery. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable or lack of response by winner may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winner's name, photo and/or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. By entering Sweepstakes, entrant agrees to hold Sponsor, parent and affiliate companies and each of its respective directors, officers, employees and assigns harmless for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or by acceptance or use of the 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 the prize.
6. INTERNET: Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in 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 or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site or any combination thereof. If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to select winners from eligible entries received as of the termination date. Sponsor further reserved the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Caution: Any attempt by a contestant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the game is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such contestant to the fullest extent of the law.
7. GOVERNING LAW: Except where prohibited by law, all issues concerning the construction, validity and enforcement of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor, shall be constructed and governed by the laws of the state of New York, without regard to conflicts of law. All suits or claims brought in connection with this Sweepstakes must be brought in a state or federal court in New York, New York.
8. SEVERABILITY: If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
9. WINNERS' LIST: For winners' names, send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The Marketing Arm c/o Hilton Official Guest Sweepstakes, 1999 Bryan St., Ste #1800, Dallas, TX 75201. All requests must be received by February 16, 2010.
10. SPONSOR: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Hilton Worldwide, 7930 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
11. ADMINISTRATOR: The Marketing Arm Inc., 1999 Bryan St., Suite 1800 Dallas, TX 75201.
"Go for the Gold" is a registered trademark for the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Visa and its client financial institutions have not sponsored or offered this promotion in any way.
