MLB® "ROOKIE OF THE MONTH AWARD presented by GILLETTE" SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
1. HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: Beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on 5/6/08, visit http://MLB.com/gillette and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration form and vote for one player per league for both the American and National League rookie of the month from the list provided. Your specific vote selection for the American and National League rookie of the month will have no effect your chances of winning and will not have any impact on the actual selection of the American and National League rookie of the month. Once you have filled out the registration form and made both of your selections as directed, click submit and you will receive one entry into the sweepstakes. You will only receive one sweepstakes entry after you vote for a player in each of the two (2) leagues. See chart below for each of six (6) separate and distinct entry periods (each an "Entry Period").
Entries must be received during the Entry Period(s) indicated in the chart below to be eligible for that drawing. Non-winning entries from one drawing will not be rolled over to subsequent drawings. Entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM (ET) on the applicable Entry Period end date to be eligible for the applicable drawing. Limit one entry per email address per day. If more than one (1) entry is received per person per day, only the first such entry received will be eligible.
| ENTRY PERIOD |
RANDOM DRAWING DATE (ON/ABOUT) |
Starts |
Ends by 11:59:59 PM (ET) on |
| #1 |
5/12/08 |
10:00 AM (ET) on 5/6/08 |
5/8/08 |
| #2 |
6/12/08 |
8:00 PM (ET) on 6/3/08 |
6/8/08 |
| #3 |
7/14/08 |
12:00 Noon (ET) on 7/3/08 |
7/8/08 |
| #4 |
8/14/08 |
12:00 Noon (ET) on 8/5/08 |
8/10/08 |
| #5 |
9/12/08 |
12:00 Noon (ET) on 9/4/08 |
9/8/08 |
| #6 |
10/07/08 |
12:00 Noon (ET) on 9/30/08 |
10/5/08 |
All information submitted online by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, MLB.com's Privacy Policy accessible at:
www.mlb.com/privacy. Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the online entry form to be eligible. Incomplete entries are void. Online entrants to the Sweepstakes will be given the option to receive commercial e-mails from Sponsor and/or MLB.com; however, eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant's consent to receive such e-mails.
2. ELIGIBILITY: This promotion is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees, officers and directors of Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC ("Sponsor"), Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., Major League Baseball Enterprises, Inc., MLB Advanced Media, L.P. ("MLBAM"), MLB Media Holdings, Inc., MLB Media Holdings, L.P., MLB Online Services, Inc., the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Clubs, and each of their respective shareholders, employees, parents, directors, officers, affiliates, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns (hereinafter, "MLB Entities"), and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and internet agencies and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in the same household (whether or not related) of any of the foregoing are not eligible to participate or win a prize. All federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law, rule or regulation.
3. RANDOM DRAWINGS: Random drawings will be conducted on/about the dates listed in the chart in Rule #1 (Here's How to Enter) from among all eligible entries received during the applicable Entry Period for such drawing(s). Random drawings will be conducted by D.L. Blair, Inc., an independent judging organization whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this offer. Odds of winning in each drawing will depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the corresponding Entry Period for such drawing.
4. PRIZES: A total of six (6) prizes (each a Grand Prize), with a total approximate retail value of $23,400 will be awarded as follows:
(6) Grand Prizes (one (1) per Entry Period): - Each winner will receive a 3-day/2-night trip for two (2) to either the 2008 MLB® All-Star Game® to be held at Yankee Stadium™ in New York or to a TBD game of the 2008 MLB® World Series® at a TBD location. Specific World Series® championship game to be determined at Sponsor's discretion. See chart below for the specific trip to be won for each entry period. Each Grand Prize includes round-trip coach air transportation from major airport nearest winner's home, round-trip airport transfers for winner and guest, hotel accommodations (one room/double occupancy), admission for two (2) to either the MLB® All-Star Game® or one (1) game of the 2008 MLB® World Series® and $500 spending cash for the winner; (Approximate Retail Value - MLB® All-Star Game® trip: $4,300 each Grand Prize; World Series® trip; $3,700 each Grand Prize). The Grand Prize does not include tickets to any event or exhibition during the 2008 Major League Baseball® All-Star Week™ other than as specifically set forth herein. Winner and his/her guest are solely responsible for all other expenses not specifically set forth herein, including but not limited to additional meals, additional transportation, additional hotel accommodations, souvenirs, passenger tariffs or duties, surcharges, airport fees, room service, service charges, or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes and other incidentals and items of a personal nature. Winner and his/her travel companion must travel together on same itinerary. Other restrictions may apply. The actual retail value of the Grand Prize will depend on winner's point of departure/return and dates of travel; All applicable federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes) are the sole responsibility of the winner. Grand Prize consists of only the items specifically listed as part of the Grand Prize. Limit one (1) Grand Prize per person or household. All prizes are provided by Sponsor.
| ENTRY PERIOD |
GRAND PRIZE TRIP TO: |
| #1 |
ALL STAR GAME |
| #2 |
ALL STAR GAME |
| #3 |
WORLD SERIES GAME |
| #4 |
WORLD SERIES GAME |
| #5 |
WORLD SERIES GAME |
| #6 |
WORLD SERIES GAME |
5. GENERAL RULES: Potential Grand Prize winner (or parent/legal guardian if potential winner is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability, Prize Acceptance Form and, if legally permissible, a Publicity Release within five (5) days of attempted delivery of same. Noncompliance within this time period or return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Winners will be notified by mail and/or phone. Traveling companion (or parent/legal guardian if traveling companion is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence) must also complete and return a Release of Liability within five (5) days of winner's attempted notification. If winner is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence, winner's parent/legal guardian will be required to accompany winner on trip and will count as the winner's guest. If a minor is selected as a traveling companion, winner must be his/her parent/legal guardian. Tickets to the game are subject to availability and cancellation. In the event that the games are canceled or postponed for any reason, Sponsor will have no obligation to award compensation in lieu thereof but the remainder of this trip prize will be awarded. All travelers must possess required travel documents (e.g., valid photo ID) prior to departure. All travelers must agree to depart and return on dates specified by the Sponsor; dates of departure and return are subject to change. No substitution or transfer of any prize by any winner permitted except by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Grand Prize (or portion thereof) with one of equal or greater value in its sole and absolute discretion. In no event will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded. By accepting prize, winners (or parent/legal guardian if winner is a minor) agree to hold Sponsor, the MLB Entities and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and assigns, harmless against any and all claims and liability arising out of use of prize. Winners (or parent/legal guardian if winner is a minor) assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this promotion or use or redemption of any prize. Each winner, by acceptance of prize, grants to Sponsor, the MLB Entities and each of their respective agencies and designees the right to use and publicize such winner's name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without further compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. By entering, each entrant agrees to (i) release, discharge, hold harmless Sponsor, the MLB Entities and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, agents, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives and advertising and promotion or agencies and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liability for any injury(ies), loss(es) or damage(s) of any kind, including death, that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by or resulting from participation in this promotion or from the acceptance, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize or any travel or activity related to the receipt or use of any. By participating in this promotion, entrants (or parent/legal guardian if entrant is a minor) agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the judges' decisions which are final. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any sweepstakes materials and the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control. Sponsor and the MLB Entities are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the sweepstakes or in the announcement of the prizes. Released Parties (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any prize, and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty.
6. WINNERS: For the names of the winners, send a separate, stamped, self-addressed #10 envelope to: Gillette/MLB "Rookie of the Month" Winners, P.O. Box 5447, Blair, NE 68009-5447, to be received by 10/5/08.
7. SPONSOR: The Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC, One P&G Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
8. ADDITIONAL MLB TERMS & CONDITIONS: Major League Baseball game, exhibition and event dates and times determined in the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball and/or Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., as applicable, and may be subject to change. Each winner and his/her guest agree to comply with all applicable stadium regulations in connection with the Grand Prize. Sponsor and the applicable MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to winner and/or his/her guest who engage(s) in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the game, event or exhibition. Released Parties will not be responsible for Acts of God, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, work stoppage or any other natural disaster outside their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game, event or exhibition. Entrants hereby release and hold harmless each of the MLB Entities from any and all claims, demands, losses, promises, causes of action, and liabilities arising out of the preparation for, or participation in, this promotion or any use/misuse of the prizes awarded hereunder. Sponsor is a promotional partner of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights used with permission of the applicable MLB Entities. All rights reserved. Contest not sponsored by any MLB Entity.
ANY ATTEMPT BY AN INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH ENTRANT, AND SPONSOR, THE MLB ENTITIES AND THEIR AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Released Parties are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, inaccurate, stolen, misdirected, lost, damaged, garbled, delayed, incomplete, postage-due or garbled entries, email or mail; faulty, failed incorrect or mistranscribed phone, satellite or cable transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind including, without limitation any injury or damage to participants' or to any other any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials from or use of the website in connection with the promotion; lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or problems of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, computer, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the Prize or in any Sweepstakes-related materials. Sponsor and MLBAM reserve the right to cancel or modify the promotion (or any portion thereof) if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the program (or any portion thereof); or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical difficulty(ies) corrupts the administration or security of the program as determined by Sponsor, MLBAM and/or the Administrator, in their sole discretion. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes If technical malfunctions or suspect voting/irregularities corrupt the voting process, Sponsor and MLBAM reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to award prizes from among all non-suspect eligible entries received up to the time of such termination. All online entries must include a valid e-mail address for the entrant. In the event of dispute as to the identity or eligibility of a winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared made by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as the natural person to whom the applicable Internet service provider or other organization (such as a business or educational institution) has assigned the e-mail address for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any damage made to the Web Site will be the responsibility of the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. Proof of submitting entries will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. Any use of any script, macro, robotic, automatic, programmed or other mechanical or automated methods of participation will void all such submissions by such methods. Sponsor reserves the right to prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected or if the account holder fails to comply with any requirement of participation as stated herein or with any provision in these Official Rules.