 MLB.com All-Star Scoreboard Challenge Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN Introduction The object of MLB.com All-Star Scoreboard Challenge (the "Contest") is to select the correct score of each half inning of the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, to be held on July 10, 2007 in San Francisco, California, as well as the total hits and errors by both teams in the game. To enter, you must complete an online entry form and select for each half inning, the total amount of runs you think will be scored, as well as the total number of hits and errors that both the American League and National League will total in the game. Eligibility The Contest is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and Washington D.C. (excluding residents of Louisiana), and Canada (excluding residents of the Province of Quebec) who are of legal age of majority in their jurisdictions of residence with a valid Internet e-mail address as of July 1, 2007. Excluded residents may participate in the Contest, but WILL NOT be eligible to win or receive any prizes. Void outside the fifty (50) United States and Washington D.C., in Louisiana, the Providence of Quebec and where prohibited by law. Employees or consultants of the MLB Entities (defined below) or any of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, or advertising and promotion agencies, or the immediate family (parent, sibling, child or spouse) or any person residing in the same household as any such employee or consultant of the above, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate or win a prize. The "MLB Entities" shall mean MLB Advanced Media, L.P. ("MLBAM" or "MLB.com"), the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, Major League Baseball Enterprises, Inc., Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. (doing business in its own name and as Major League Baseball Productions), the Major League Baseball Clubs, SportsOnEarth, LLC, Tickets.com, Inc. and each of their respective subsidiaries or affiliated entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Major League Baseball Clubs or the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, and the directors, officers, employees and agents of the above entities. How to Register You may register to participate in the Contest from 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time ("ET") on July 6, 2007 through 7:59 p.m. ET on July 10, 2007 (the "Registration Period"). Limit one (1) registration per unique email address. To register to participate online, during the Registration Period visit www.mlb.com and follow the banners, buttons and/or links for the Contest registration page. All information submitted by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, MLB.com's Privacy Policy accessible at: mlb.mlb.com/mlb/help/mlb_help_about_privacy.jsp. Game Administration By participating, participants agree that MLBAM will be responsible for resolving any disputes and rules violations that arise in connection with the Contest. All decisions by MLBAM regarding the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. If you have any questions regarding the Contest, please send an e-mail to MLB.com customer support. How to Play Making your selections Your goal is to select the correct score of each inning of the game, as well as the total hits and errors by both teams. To do this, simply fill in the total number of runs you think will be scored in each half inning, as well as the total number of hits and errors for both the American and National League on an online entry form at www.mlb.com. In addition, you must also select an answer to each of the following tiebreaker questions:
1. Total number of combined extra base hits by both the American and National League. Only one entry may be submitted per valid e-mail address. If a user submits multiple entries using the same e-mail address, the most recent submission will be considered that user's submission for that valid e-mail address. NOTE: Only hits, runs and errors officially scored hits, runs and/or errors in the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be counted in the Contest. Selection Deadline You will have until 7:59 PM ET on July 10, 2007 to submit your picks. MLBAM's computer shall be the official clock of the Contest. Scoring Scoring in MLB.com All-Star Scoreboard Challenge is as follows:
Five (5) points for each correct half inning with 0-1 runs scored Prizes Cash prizes will be awarded in the form of a check. Prizes are non-transferable and non-assignable, with no cash redemptions or substitutions except by MLBAM, who reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole discretion. Each winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, provincial and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes). All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including, but not limited to, lodging, all transportation costs, meals, gratuities, souvenirs and other expenses incurred by accepting the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. NO PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IF NO PARTICIPANT ACCUMULATES AT LEAST SIXTY (60) POINTS. Perfect Prize One (1) eligible participant, if any, to correctly predict every half-inning run total (18 total half innings plus extra inning totals, if any), and final AL and NL hit and error totals ("Perfect Prize"), as determined by MLBAM in its sole discretion, will win ten thousand dollars (US$10,000). Grand Prize If no participant correctly predicts every half-inning run total (18 total half innings plus extra inning totals, if any), and final AL and NL hit and error totals, the eligible participant with the most points will be the Grand Prize winner and will win two (2) tickets to the 2008 MLB All-Star Game to be played in Bronx, NY (the "Grand Prize") (Estimated retail price of Grand Prize: US$300). NOTE: Grand Prize will only be awarded if (i) no eligible participant correctly predicts every half-inning run total (18 total half innings plus extra inning totals, if any), and final AL and NL hit and error totals, and (ii) an eligible participant accumulates at least sixty (60) points. TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE 2008 MLB ALL-STAR GAME NOT INCLUDED. Seat locations at the 2008 MLB All-Star game shall be selected by MLBAM at its sole and absolute discretion. Major League Baseball game and exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball and may be subject to change. Grand Prize winner's companions must be of legal age of majority in their jurisdictions of residence, unless traveling with a parent or guardian. Grand Prize does not include tickets to All-Star Sunday, Home Run Derby, All-Star Workout Day, MLB All-Star FanFest or any other event or exhibition during the 2008 MLB All-Star Week apart from the 2008 MLB All-Star Game. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as prizes will govern in the event a legal game or exhibition, as defined by Major League Baseball, is not played due to weather, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance or any other reason. Winner agrees to comply with all applicable stadium regulations in connection with the Grand Prize. The applicable MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to winner and/or guest who engages in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the game or exhibition. The MLB Entities and each of their respective parent companies, trustees, subsidiaries, franchisees, affiliates, licensees, agents, independent contractors and advertising and promotional agencies and each of their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, the "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 of Major League Baseball games or exhibitions. Tiebreakers
In the event of a tie for any prize, tiebreakers will be used among the remaining tied participants in the following order: Legal Disclaimers General Conditions Each potential winner will be notified by e-mail and/or telephone (in MLBAM's discretion) and may (in MLBAM's discretion) be confirmed by postal mail, return receipt (the "Prize Notification"). In the event that the winner does not respond to any such notification within ten (10) days, a disqualification will result and prize will be forfeited and, at MLBAM's sole discretion, awarded to the runner-up. Each winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to MLBAM and shall be required to execute, have notarized and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and, where legal, Publicity within ten (10) days following issuance. Failure to submit any identification required by MLBAM or to return the required documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules or the return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and prize will be forfeited and, at MLBAM's sole discretion, awarded to the runner-up. Participants agree to allow the MLB Entities and their respective designees to use their names and likenesses in any and all mediums now or hereafter known for advertising and publicity purposes throughout the world in perpetuity, without any compensation, notification or permission unless prohibited by law. All applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. This Contest and these Official Rules will be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any court of competent jurisdiction sitting within the State of New York, New York County will be the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Contest or these Official Rules. Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, stolen, garbled, delayed, undelivered or misdirected entries selections or registrations, for incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete entry information whether caused by a participant, equipment, or technical malfunction or for any human error, technical error or malfunctions. Released Parties are not responsible for any technical, computer, network, typographical, printing, human or other errors relating to or in connection with this Contest, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the offer or administration of this Contest, the processing of entries, selections or registrations, the tabulation of scores, the cancellation of games or any errors appearing in any Contest related-materials, including, but not limited to errors in advertising, the Official Rules, the selection and announcement of the Contest prize winners or the distribution of the prizes. MLBAM reserves the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Contest. The Released Parties make no warranties, express or implied, relative to the use or enjoyment of any prize or portions thereof, including without limitations, its quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By entering the Contest, participants agree to hold harmless and fully release the Released Parties from any and all liability for any injuries, losses, death, or damages of any kind caused by participation in the Contest or resulting from the acceptance, possession, quality, use or misuse of the Contest Prize, or any portion of any prize, including any travel or activity related hereto. MLB.com All-Star Scoreboard Challenge is designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in Major League Baseball and MLB.com, the Official Site of Major League Baseball. This Contest may not be used for any form of gambling. Internet If for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, cancellation of games or any other causes corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, MLBAM reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. In event of termination, MLBAM further reserves the right to award the prizes to the players with the most points, as determined by MLBAM in its sole discretion, as of the termination date. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Released Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE MLB ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PARTICIPANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. All entries must include a valid e-mail address for the entrant. In case of multiple entries, only the first entry received will be considered. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a participant, an entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. In the event that the Contest is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, MLBAM reserves the right to discontinue or modify the Contest, or to disqualify participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, the Released Parties shall have no liability to any participants who are disqualified due to such an action. Rules/Winner Information For winner information (available after December 1, 2007) or an additional copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: MLB.com All-Star Scoreboard Challenge c/o Melissa Wester, MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 75 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Specify "Rules" or "Winner List." Requests must be received by September 30, 2007. Residents of VT may omit return postage on rules requests. Sponsor: MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 75 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 © 2007 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved.
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