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The SoundDiego Garage to Glory VI Competition
Voting Rules and Procedures
These Voting Rules and Procedures are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of NBC 7 San Diego and (“Station”) and SoundDiego (SoundDiego.com). Void where prohibited. Voting is simple and easy. NBCSanDiego and SoundDiego reserve the right to use submitted videos for broadcast or online publication. All bands have submitted only original compositions for consideration and will play a half-hour set of original compositions, to which they control the rights. To vote, watch the submitted videos on SoundDiego Garage to Glory Page Facebook contest page from Feb. 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. to Feb. 21, 2012, at 12 p.m. to see the artists’ video performances. Submitters and voters will both have to go to SoundDiego’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SoundDiego and “Like” our page to gain access to the Garage to Glory competition tab. Then “vote” for the performer’s video you think should win (“Voting”). Voting will be conducted pursuant to these Voting Rules and Procedures and any such other rules and procedures as SoundDiego and NBCSanDiego may from time to time designate.
Eligibility: You must be 18 (18) years of age or older to submit your vote (“Vote”).” You must be a permanent legal resident of the United States (“U.S.”) or the District of Columbia. Votes must be cast by the authorized account holder of the Facebook page from which the Vote is made.
Voting Period and Restrictions: Voting is open from the time the Voting period (“Voting Period”) is Feb. 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. to Feb. 21, 2012, at 12 p.m. Voting is currently limited to one (1) vote per person per artist during the Voting Period (regardless of method), but the Station reserves the right to change the limit on the number of Votes, in its sole discretion. Notification regarding any such change will be announced on-air and/or posted on the Web site.
How to Vote Online: Log onto www.facebook.com/soundDiego. “Like” our page to gain access to the Garage to Glory competition tab. View the Voting choices available during the applicable Voting Period, then “Vote” for the video of the performer you would like to win.
General Conditions: NBC 7 San Diego and SoundDiego have the right, in their sole discretion, to void any Vote that appears to have been made by a person not meeting the eligibility requirements set forth above, or to be an automated or duplicate Vote, and has the right to permanently disqualify from any Voting any person it believes has violated these Voting Rules and Procedures. If for any reason the Voting is not capable of being run or implemented as planned, including, but not limited to, as the result of infection by computer viruses or bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other cause which is likely to, or actually corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Voting, then NBC 7 San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to withdraw the transmission of any Vote and/or to terminate or suspend the Voting at any point and declare the Voting results based upon the valid Votes received up to that point. In the event of technical difficulties with the Voting, including, but not limited to, mobile or Internet service interruptions, NBC 7 San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to review the Votes for accuracy and to take any appropriate action, including, without limitation, voiding the Votes cast during the time period in which such technical difficulties occurred. NBC 7 San Diego, SoundDiego, NBC Universal Media, LLC, their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising and promotion agencies, any other entity involved in the development or administration of the Voting, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and assigns (collectively the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for any computer, network, technical, electronic, human or other errors or problems of any kind, for any injury or damage to participants or to any person’s computer or mobile phone relating to or resulting from Voting or downloading materials or software in connection with the Voting, or for Votes that are stolen, misdirected, garbled, delayed, lost, or late. By participating, each individual agrees to release and hold the Released Parties harmless against any and all claims and liability of any kind arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, out of their participation in the Voting.
Caution: Any attempt by you or any other individual to deliberately damage any online service, mobile phone service, or web site, tamper with the Voting process, or otherwise undermine the legitimate operation of the Voting is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Released Parties reserves the right to seek damages and/or other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Disputes: THESE RULES, AND SUBMISSION OF YOUR VOTE, ARE GOVERNED BY, AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND THE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. IF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, IT SHALL THEN BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT VERSIONS THEREOF (“JAMS RULES”). THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF AN ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW YORK. ALL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.
One valid entry per contestant.
You must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry to be eligible for this contest. This contest is void where prohibited by law.
Winners will be notified by email. If a winner is unreachable after one (1) day, or if that winner is unavailable for prize fulfillment, an alternate winner will be selected. If NBC San Diego and SoundDiego cannot find an eligible winner for the prize, that prize will not be awarded.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Automated voting of any kind is not allowed.
Detection of said automated voting will lead to votes being voided.
Only one registered account per voter. If multiple accounts are detected for a single voter, they will be disabled and votes disqualified.
NBC San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value.
NBC San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to restrict the local winners to only persons whose primary residence is within a 60 mile radius of the affiliate's' office.
Employees of NBC San Diego and SoundDiego, its respective parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising sponsors and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of each are not eligible.
Contest entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the contest commissioners, which are final on all matters pertaining to the contest.
Entrants further grant to NBC San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to use and publish their proper name and state online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest.
NBC San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to use any and all information related to the Contest, including information on contestants obtained through the contest, for marketing purposes or any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.
The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright, UPICKEM, and/or NBC San Diego. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
Each winner, by acceptance of the prize, agrees to release all Sponsors, and their parent and subsidiary companies, their officers, directors, employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, and advertising agencies from all liability, claims, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership, or use of the prize.
UPICKEM and NBC San Diego and SoundDiego are not responsible for Internet crashes or slowdowns caused by network congestion, viruses, sabotage, satellite failures, phone line failures, electrical outages, natural disasters or acts of man or God.
All results posted are unofficial until winners respond to e-mail notification.
Each winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes and will be required to complete an IRS form W-9. Sponsor reserves the right to withhold prizes until completed form W-9 is received.
This contest is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that a contestant is using the contest for gambling purposes they will be disqualified and reported to authorities.
NBC San Diego and SoundDiego reserve the right to change the rules at any time.
This contest is officially sponsored by NBC San Diego and SoundDiego.
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