PHILIPS SIMPLICITY CONCIERGE SWEEPSTAKES RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.
A purchase will not improve chances of winning.
CONSUMER DISCLOSURE
You have not yet won.
1. The Philips Simplicity Concierge Sweepstakes ("the Sweepstakes") begins May 8, 2007 at 5pm EST and ends June 26, 2007 at 11:59pm EST, when all entries must be received. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on June 26, 2007 to be eligible.
One may enter the Sweepstakes in either of two ways: (1) logging on to www.philips.com/house, www.philips.com/golf, www.philips.com/technology, www.philips.com/health, www.philips.com/entertainment, www.philips.com/travel, www.philips.com/food, or www.philips.com/culture and registering by completing the Sweepstakes entry form, and submitting it as instructed to be eligible for one of the prizes or (2) text "WIN PHILIPS" to 82222
(standard text messaging rates apply) from a mobile phone device. By texting by mobile device you agree to receive a confirmation text message which will include a URL and a toll free number for full rules. To complete the entry, text your reply as instructed with the word "WIN" plus your email address (i.e. WIN name@youremail.com).
You agree to receive a second confirmation text message. Standard
text messaging rates apply. Each completed entry will count as one entry into the Sweepstakes. Unlimited entries per person. Entries that are inaccurate, damaged, lost, late, illegible, misdirected, incorrect, garbled, or incompletely received, for any reason, including by reason of hardware, software, browser, or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility at or with Sponsors' servers or elsewhere, will not be eligible.
Sponsors, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to void any and all entries of any entrant who Sponsors believe has attempted to tamper with the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of this Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, the entry process or the operation of the mobile phone entry mechanism. Use of bots or other automated process to enter is prohibited and may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of Sponsors. No mass entries permitted. Sponsors further reserve the right to cancel, suspend, terminate, or modify the Sweepstakes, or any portion of the Sweepstakes, if it is not capable of completion as planned (as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion), including, without limitation, because of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, force majeure or technical failures of any sort. Sponsors reserve the right to award prizes from among eligible entries received prior to the date of the cancellation, suspension, termination, or modification.
In the event of a dispute concerning who registered to participate in the Sweepstakes, entries will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address or cell phone submitted at the time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to a cell phone number by a wireless carrier or who is assigned to an email address by an Internet Access Provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institute) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated witht the submitted email address.
Entrants agree that Sponsors will not be responsible or liable for:
- mechanical, human, printing, production, or distribution errors in the administration or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes or in any Sweepstakes-related materials and may cancel, suspend, terminate, or modify this Sweepstakes based upon such error at its sole discretion without liability; and
- technical, electronic, equipment, hardware, software, cable, telephone or satellite malfunctions of any kind; lost or unavailable network or telephone connections, viruses; any error, omission, interruption, defect, or delay in transmission or communication; or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by the Sponsors, the entrant's the mobile phone, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any human error that may occur in the processing of the entries or administration of the Sweepstakes and/or which may limit an entrant's ability to participate in this Sweepstakes.
2. A total of thirty-nine (39) Potential Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries on or about June 30, 2007, and will be notified by e-mail and/or telephone. Sponsors will decide which prize will be awarded for each winner. If potential winner cannot be contacted, does not respond within three (3) days of receiving notification, or the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such potential winner forfeits all rights to any prize, and an alternate winner may be selected. The prize, if properly claimed, will be awarded. All decisions of the judges are final and binding in all respects.
One (1) Grand Prize/First Place Winner will receive one-year membership to a top concierge service plus ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) in credit for services, A.R.V. not to exceed $25,000. Cost of membership included. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $10,000 cash prize in lieu of the prize package. Sponsors are not liable for any other expenses related to the grand prize.
Three (3) Second Place Winners will receive a personal chef one night per week for one year (52 nights total), A.R.V. not to exceed $18,000. Personal chef may include: recipe research, meal planning, meal preparation for one meal for 4 people each week. Winner may determine the total number of meals prepared not to exceed 52. Cost of food not included. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $7,500 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Five (5) Third Place Winners will receive car service to/from work for one month (limited to commute of one hour or less, twice a day, five days a week for a total of 23 days), A.R.V. not to exceed $10,000. Prize includes applicable taxes and tip. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $2,500 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Five (5) Fourth Place Winners will receive snow removal services for one year, A.R.V. not to exceed $10,000. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $2,500 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Five (5) Fifth Place Winners will receive housecleaning service for one year (once every other week, for a total of 26 weeks), A.R.V. not to exceed $7,800. Cleaning products are the responsibility of the winner. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $3,000 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Five (5) Sixth Place Winners will receive dry cleaning services for one year (once per week, 52 services total), A.R.V. not to exceed $7,800. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $1,500 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Five (5) Seventh Place Winners will receive Golf Caddy services for one year (maximum of one round of golf per week, 52 services), A.R.V. not to exceed $5,200. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $1,500 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Ten (10) Eighth Place Winners will receive EZ pass or similar for one year, A.R.V. not to exceed $5,200. Alternatively, winner has the option of taking a $1,000 cash prize in lieu of the prize package.
Total A.R.V. of all prizes: $335,000. Total A.R.V of all optional cash prizes $97,500.
3. Income and other taxes on the prize are the sole responsibility of the winners.
4. The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia who are 18 years or older as of the date of entry. Employees and immediate family members of Sponsors are not eligible to enter.
5. This Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited. Any violation of these rules may result in disqualification.
6. The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash, except as specified herein or at Sponsors' sole discretion. No substitutions for prize except by Sponsors in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted. No duplicate prize winners.
7. All entries become the property of Sponsors and will not be acknowledged or returned. By providing your e-mail address, you grant sponsors the right to send you commercial messages and to share your address with others, unless specified otherwise, as indicated on the entry form.
8. Except where prohibited: (i) participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes consent for the Sponsors and the Released Parties (defined below) to use of each winner's name, likeness, city and state of residence, image, photograph, and biographical data for editorial, advertising, publicity, and trade purposes, and any other purpose in any media or format now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, the internet) without further compensation, review, permission, or notification; (ii) potential winners may be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility (including social security number) and Liability/Publicity release which must be returned within ten (10) days of receipt or an alternate winner may be chosen.. Non-compliance with any of the foregoing may result in disqualification and awarding of the grand prize to an alternate winner.
9. Entrants agree that: SPONSORS, ITS PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES, DISTRIBUTORS, SUBSIDIARIES, ADVERTISING/PROMOTION AGENCIES, DESIGNEES AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, "RELEASED PARTIES") SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY AND WILL BE INDEMNIFIED, DEFENDED AND HELD HARMLESS BY ENTRANTS FOR ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, COST, FEES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES), INJURY OR DEATH TO ENTRANT, GUEST(S) OR ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY REASON OF THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZES.
10. NEITHER SPONSORS NOR ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES HAVE MADE OR ARE THEY IN ANY MANNER RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE PRIZES OR THE USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR TITLE.
11. By participating, each entrant agrees to not knowingly: damage or cause interruption to the Sweepstakes; or prevent others from participating in the Sweepstakes. Any attempt to damage or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes violates criminal and/or civil laws. If such an attempt is made, Sponsors may seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. Non-compliance with any of the foregoing may result in disqualification and awarding of prize to an alternate winner.
12. Participation in this Sweepstakes constitutes an agreement to be bound by the full official rules.
13. For the name of the winner send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Hallie Golden, Philips Simplicity Concierge Sweepstakes, Condé Nast Media Group, 4 Times Square, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 after June 30, 2007 but before December 30, 2007.
14. Sponsors of this Sweepstakes are Philips Electronics North America - 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10020 and Condé Nast Publications - 4 Times Square, New York, NY 10036.