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IKEA Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes Official Rules
No Purchase Necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of
winning.
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ELIGIBILITY. The IKEA Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes is open to legal
U.S. residents of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties who are
at least 18 years of age as of July 6, 2011 ("Entrant"). Employees,
shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives of IKEA, The
Miami Herald Media Company, The McClatchy Company, LSN LLC and
their licensors and prize suppliers, the promotion and advertising agencies
of any aforementioned entity, each person or entity connected with the
production or administration of the Sweepstakes, and the foregoing
entities’ respective parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates (collectively, the
“Sweepstakes Entities”), and their immediate families and household
members are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by IKEA Sunrise
(“Sponsor”) and is administered by the Miami Herald Media Company
(“Administrator”).
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SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD. The Sweepstakes begins at 5:00 a.m. EDT
(Eastern Daylight Time) on October 23, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on
November 18, 2012 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
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HOW TO ENTER. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Only one (1) entry
per natural person.
There are three (3) ways to enter:
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Online Entry: During the Sweepstakes Period, visit
http://www.miamiherald.com/contests, and accurately complete an
Official Entry Form with the following required information. Online
entries must include a valid e-mail address for the entrant.
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Text Message Entry: If you have a wireless device with text-
messaging service, a two-way capable handset, and digital service,
you may enter via text message during the Sweepstakes Period by
typing “IKEA” in the “To” field and “69222” in the “Message” field.
Within approximately two minutes of sending the text message, you
will be sent a confirmation text message on your handset. You may
be charged for any text message that originates from or is received by
your handset according to the terms in your calling agreement and
rate plan with your wireless service provider. Text messaging and
wireless service may not be available in all areas. Standard message
and data rates apply. All text message Entrants expressly consent to
receive marketing text message communications from LSN, the text
message provider. Text ‘STOP’ to quit receiving messages, and
‘HELP’ for additional information.
C. IKEA In Store Entry: You may enter by accurately completing the
Official Entry Form availableat IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave.,
Sunrise, FL 33325. Deposit the Entry Form at IKEASunrise during the
Sweepstakes Period. All Entry Forms must be handwritten and
original.
All entries must be received by the deadline listed in the sweepstakes
according to the computer time on Sponsor’s server, regardless of method
of entry. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for late,
incomplete, void, corrupted, garbled, misdirected, or otherwise
unintelligible Submissions and for any problems, bugs or malfunctions
Entrants may encounter when submitting their Submissions. Incomplete,
late, mutilated, garbled, corrupted or otherwise illegible Submissions are
void and will not be accepted. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify
improper Submissions or Submissions suspected of being improper or
inapposite to the fair play of the Individual Sweepstakes. Sponsor will not
verify receipt of Submissions. Persons discovered entering under several
names will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify false
entries or entries suspected of being false. In the event of a dispute as to
the identity of an entrant, each entry will be declared made by the
authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry.
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ODDS. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries
received.
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DRAWING AND NOTIFICATION. Each qualified entry will be entered
into a random drawing for the Grand Prize. Drawing will be held on or
about Novemer 19, 2012 (“Drawing Date”) to determine one (1) potential
winner (“Selected Entrant”). The Selected Entrant will be notified by
phone, text message or email in Sponsor’s discretion. The Selected
Entrant will be required to respond (as directed) within 72 hours of
attempted notification. The failure to respond timely to the notification may
result in forfeiture of the prize and, in such case, Sponsor may randomly
select an alternate chosen Entrant from among the remaining eligible
entries. Selected Entrant may also be sent an affidavit of eligibility /
liability / publicity release (“Release”). Except where prohibited by law,
Selected Entrant must allow Sponsor to use their name, picture, and
winning story for marketing purposes. The Selected Entrant’s full name
and hometown may be published in The Miami Herald, at
www.miamiherald.com and in affiliated publications and/or websites in the
form of a first/last name and hometown. Unless restricted by law, the
Selected Entrant will be required to complete and return the Release
within the time period specified therein. An alternate Selected Entrant may
be randomly selected from among the remaining eligible entries if
Selected Entrant: (i) cannot be reached; (ii) fails to obtain all signatures
on the Release and to return the documents in a timely manner as
required pursuant to these Official Rules; or (iii) cannot accept or receive
the prize for any reason. All prizes will be delivered by U.S. Mail or
overnight carrier (i.e., FEDEX, UPS), within Sponsor’s sole discretion, to
an address provided by the Entrant, within approximately 30 days of the
Drawing Date (exact timing subject to change based upon availability of
Prize).
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PRIZE. One (1) Grand Prize: Kitchen valued at up to $5000 (includes free-standing kitchens, AKURUM cabinets, cover panels, moldings, drawers, hinges, IKEA countertops, knobs and handles, appliances, sinks, faucets and RATIONELL interior organizers, FASTBO wall panels, design services and home delivery; excludes assembly and installation). Approximate
Retail Value of Prizes: Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Selected Entrant
is not entitled to any surplus between actual retail value of prize and
stated ARV and any difference between stated ARV and actual value of
the prize will not be awarded. No substitution, transfer, or cash redemption
of prize, provided however that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a
prize with another prize of equal or greater value should the advertised
prize become unavailable for any reason. Selected Entrant is solely
responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on Prize and other
unspecified expenses related to Prize. All activities related to the Prize are
at the Selected Entrant’s own risk and subject to whatever restrictions are
imposed by the entities that govern activities. All Sweepstakes entries are
subject to verification prior to awarding of any prize. Prize shall only be
delivered to Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties in Florida.
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CONDITIONS. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income
taxes) arising from this Sweepstakes will be the sole responsibility of
Selected Entrant. Except where prohibited by law, the Selected Entrant's
entry and acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to
use said winner's full name, photograph, likeness, statements,
biographical information, voice, and city and state address for promotional
or advertising purposes in connection with these Sweepstakes on a
worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, now or hereafter known, in
perpetuity, without review, permission or further compensation. This
Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the
United States. By participating, Selected Entrant agrees to be fully and
unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of
Sponsor and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or
these Official Rules. Selected Entrant also agrees to release, discharge,
indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities and each of their
respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents
(“Releasees”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys'
fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to
any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or
property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from
redemption, acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse or use of any
prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in
these Sweepstakes. Releasees shall not be liable to the Selected Entrant
for failure to supply any Prize or any part thereof, by reason of any acts of
God, any action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) by any
governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action(s),
regulations(s), order(s) or request(s) prove(s) to be invalid), equipment
failure, threatened terrorist acts, terrorist acts, air raid, blackout, act of
public enemy, earthquake, war (declared or undeclared), fire, flood,
epidemic, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor
dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage,
transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance,
insurrection, riot, or any other similar or dissimilar cause beyond any of the
Releasees’ control. The Releasees shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost,
delayed, misdirected, incomplete unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or
unintelligible entries, communications or affidavits, regardless of the
method of transmission; (ii) telephone system, telephone or computer
hardware, software or other technical or computer malfunctions, lost
connections, disconnections, delays or transmission errors; (iii) data
corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry
or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused
by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of a prize, or
from participation in the Sweepstakes; or (v) any printing, typographical,
administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the
Sweepstakes. Sponsor may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the
Sweepstakes or winning prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines such
Entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the
Sweepstakes in any way by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other
unfair playing practices of intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass
any other players or Sponsor representatives. Use of any automated
system to participate is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Sponsor may disqualify at its sole discretion any entries it believes are
created by an automated system.
Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or
suspend the Sweepstakes should a virus, bug, computer problem,
unauthorized intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control,
corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the Sweepstakes.
Sponsor may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or
winning prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines such Entrant is
attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes in
any way by cheating, hacking, deception, or any other unfair playing
practices of intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other
players or Sponsor representatives. Caution: any attempt to deliberately
damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the sweepstakes may be
in violation of criminal and civil laws and will result in disqualification from
participation in the sweepstakes. Should such an attempt be made,
sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages (including
attorney fees) to the fullest extent of the law, including criminal
prosecution.
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PRIVACY. All personal information collected by the Sponsor will be used
for administration of the Sweepstakes. In addition, Entrants shall receive
commercial email correspondence from, or on behalf of the Sponsor,
subject to the Sponsor’s privacy policy. Sponsor uses reasonable
commercial efforts to comply with federal CAN-SPAM guidelines, and
Entrants may subsequently opt-out of receiving further emails by following
the opt-out instructions contained in the email. Any questions regarding
privacy matters should be directed to the address set out below. Please
refer to Sponsor’s privacy policy located at www.ikea-sunrise.com for
important information regarding the collection, use and disclosure of
personal information by Sponsor.
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WINNER’S LIST AND SWEEPSTAKES RULES. To obtain a copy of
these official rules or a winners’ list within 90 days of the close of the
Sweepstakes, send your request and a self-addressed stamped envelope
to: The Miami Herald, “IKEA Dream Kitchen” Sweepstakes, One Herald
Plaza, Miami, FL 33132-1693. Selected Entrant’s list will be sent once
Selected Entrant has been verified and prize has been awarded.
© 2011 The McClatchy Company. All rights reserved.
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