Tribes® Vengeance Beta Sweepstakes
Official Rules
1. Eligibility. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES, INC., ("SPONSOR") IS THE SPONSOR OF THIS GROUND CONTROL II: OPERATION EXODUS SWEEPSTAKES ("SWEEPSTAKES"). THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF JUNE 25, 2004("ENTRANTS"). IF YOU ARE NOT A RESIDENT OF THESE AREAS AND/OR YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE. If you are under the legal age of majority in your state of residence (a "Minor"), one of your parents or legal guardians must submit a signed, written statement that they have read, understood and agree to these Sweepstakes rules with your entry, and that such agreement constitutes acceptance of these Sweepstakes rules on behalf of you and themselves. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Sponsor in the format designated below. Directors, officers and employees of Sponsor, its parent, and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate families of each are not eligible to win any prizes. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited. Limit one entry per household. In the event of any dispute, entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the e-mail address from which the e-mail was sent.
2. Disclaimer. Sponsor, all participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees and agencies will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Sweepstakes disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes.
3. Sweepstakes Period. The Sweepstakes shall commence on MAY 26, 2004 at 12:01 AM Pacific Time ("PT"), and end on JUNE 26, 2004 at 11:59 PM PT ("Sweepstakes Period").
4. Prizes.
Thirty (30) qualified entrants will receive the opportunity to participate in the Tribes Vengeance Beta Test.
Winners must agree to the terms of the Tribes: Vengeance Beta Test Agreement before they can receive their Prize. Odds of winning a prize depend on number of eligible entries received. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
All prizes will be awarded. Prize winners will be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility before they can receive their Prize. Thereafter, a Prize winner be shipped the Prize within 30 days of the end of the Sweepstakes Period. Prizes returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within fifteen (15) days after delivery of notification will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize. Limit one prize per household or address. All prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose)
5. How to Enter. To enter, the following sites: http://promos.vugames.com/tribes and access the Tribes: Vengeance Beta Test Sweepstakes entry page. Then fill in all required information including first name, last name, e-mail address and date of birth. Submit your completed on-line entry in accordance with the on-screen instruction during the Sweepstakes Period. All entries will be come property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. False or deceptive entries or acts will render the entrant ineligible. In the event that you cannot enter the Sweepstakes electronically, send a postcard including your name, address, and age to the following address:
Tribes: Vengeance Beta Test - Sweepstakes - Entry
c/o Vivendi Universal Games
6080 Center Drive, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
6. Determination of Winners. Drawings for prizes will take place on June 26, 2004. Prizewinners will be notified by e-mail within fourteen (14) days thereafter. To claim a prize, winners should follow the instructions contained in their notification. Entrants can only win once during the Sweepstakes Period.
7. Collection of Information. The information collected to enter the Sweepstakes will be used to contact you in the event that you are chosen to receive a prize. Additionally, Sponsor will use this information for marketing purposes, and to contact you regarding offers, promotions and other sweepstakes related to this and/or other products distributed by Sponsor. As stated above, the Sweepstakes is not open to Minors under the age of eighteen (18). In the event that you are under the age of eighteen (18) years and submit an entry to Sponsor, Sponsor will delete, erase or destroy any and all personally identifiable information that is obtained from the entry.
8. General Release. By entering the Sweepstakes, you release Sponsor, participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
9. Affidavit & Release. As a condition of being awarded any prize, winners may be required to execute and deliver to Sponsor a signed Affidavit of Eligibility, which includes an acceptance of these Official Rules and a release of liability.
10. Winners List: Rules Request. For a copy of the winners list, send a stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelope after June 26, 2004 and before November 26, 2004 to Sponsor at the following address: " Tribes Vengeance Beta Test Sweepstakes -Winners List, c/o Vivendi Universal Games, 6080 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To obtain a copy of these rules, send a stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope to Sponsor at the following address: " Tribes Vengeance Beta Test Sweepstakes -Rules Request, c/o Vivendi Universal Games, 6080 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Residents of WA and VT may omit return postage.
11. Copyright Notice. The Sweepstakes and all accompanying materials are copyright © 2004 Vivendi Universal Games, Inc. All rights reserved.
12. Miscellaneous. The Sweepstakes and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the United States. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Sweepstakes or any entrant's participation in the Sweepstakes should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Sweepstakes or Sponsor otherwise becomes (as determined in its sole discretion) incapable of running the Sweepstakes as planned. Entrants who violate these Official Rules, tamper with the operation of the Sweepstakes or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Sweepstakes or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sponsor's sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes. If you have any questions about these Official Rules or the Sweepstakes, please e-mail them to content@vugames.com or send written questions to " Tribes Vengeance Beta Test Sweepstakes - Information Request," 6080 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, Ca 90045.
13. Sweepstakes Sponsor. The sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Vivendi Universal Games.
To VUGames.com.
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