| MIT SEDS "Zero-G Raffle" Official Rules and Regulations 1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to all federal, state and local laws, and the terms of these Official Rules. 2. PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize: The winner will receive a ride aboard a “ZERO-G Experience®” flight conducted by the Zero Gravity Corporation® (the “Prize”). Approximate retail value of Prize (“ARV”): $3,750. MIT SEDS will provide $180 towards round-trip air travel and a two-night stay at the Fort Lauderdale Courtyard Marriott Airport/Cruiseport to accommodate the flight. Approximate retail value of Prize and travel accommodations (“Total ARV”): $4,110. Delivery date may depend upon flight availability. All federal, state and local taxes, fees and other expenses not specified herein are winner’s responsibility. All reasonable efforts shall be used to provide the Prize described. If the Prize is unavailable, MIT SEDS reserves the right to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value. Other restrictions may apply. All taxes on the Prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. The flight cannot be assigned, transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash, but MIT SEDS may substitute cash value for the Prize at its sole option. For more information about the ZERO-G Experience®, please visit www.nogravity.com. 3. WHO MAY ENTER? The MIT SEDS "Zero-G Raffle" is open to all individuals age 18 years or older as of the date of entry. 4. HOW DO I WIN? The potential winner will be selected in a random drawing, to be held on or about April 16, 2005, from all entries received. The date of the drawing is subject to change pending the number of entries received. In the event of a change in the drawing date the new date will be posted on or about April 17, 2005. The drawing shall be conducted under the supervision of MIT SEDS or its designee. Potential winner will be notified by e-mail, U.S. mail, or telephone within thirty (30) days of the drawing. If a potential winner declines to accept the Prize, or in the event that prize notification cannot be accomplished within ten (10) days from the first notification attempt, the potential winner will be disqualified, and MIT SEDS will select an alternate winner. The potential winner may be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release, and except where prohibited by law, a Publicity Release, which must be notarized and returned to MIT SEDS within seven (7) days of receipt of notification or Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. 5. HOW MAY I ENTER? You may enter the Raffle by purchasing a raffle entry until (and including) the day of the drawing by (a) purchasing an admission ticket to Yuri's Night Boston ("The Event") in person at the event or online at www.nogravitymit.com, or (b) purchasing a separate raffle ticket in person at the event or online at www.nogravitymit.com. You may purchase as many entries as you wish. Raffle entries purchased online are subjected to a 4% online transaction fee. The method of entry does not affect your opportunity to win. All entries. Responsibility for receipt of each entry rests solely with the entrant. MIT SEDS is not responsible for incorrect, inaccurate, illegible or incomplete entry of information or for lost, delayed, misdirected or mutilated entries or mail. Entries, which are incomplete, forged or otherwise defective or made outside authorized channels, including those that have failed due to human processing error or otherwise, shall be void. Participants who disregard these official rules or abuse, threaten or harass MIT SEDS or any MIT SEDS representative in connection with this Raffle may be declared ineligible and have their access to this or other MIT SEDS sponsored promotions blocked. MIT SEDS or its agents will not accept correspondence or telephone inquiries regarding the status of entries or the administration of the Sweepstakes. MIT SEDS reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate or suspend the Raffle in whole or in part should a cause or event beyond MIT SEDS's control affect the administration, fairness, proper play, or conduct of the Raffle making continuation impossible. Notice of any such event shall be posted at www.nogravitymit.com. 6. WHAT ARE MY ODDS OF WINNING? The number of entries received will determine odds of winning. All entries have an equal chance of winning. To learn the winner’s identity (available after May 30, 2005), visit www.nogravitymit.com. 7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Each participant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Raffle, or the Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or local court within Massachusetts; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Raffle, but in no event shall such damages include attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will a participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and each participant hereby waives all rights to punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, or any other damages other than actual out-of-pocket expenses. Participant shall not claim or receive any damages subject to being multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of participants and MIT SEDS in connection with the Raffle, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the Massachusetts or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Massachusetts. 8. GENERAL. By entering, each participant releases MIT SEDS,
MIT, its affiliated businesses, and the officers, members, directors,
contractors, employees and agents of each from any and all liability,
damages, claims or causes of actions of any kind whatsoever (however
named or described) for injuries, damages, or losses to person or
property which may be sustained in connection with the Raffle, or the
receipt of, participation in, or enjoyment of the Prize. Each winner
shall grant permission to MIT SEDS and MIT to use his or her name, age,
city, state, and photograph or other likeness for advertising and
promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where
otherwise provided by law. By entering this Raffle, each participant
agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of MIT SEDS
and its officers and agents, whose decisions regarding all aspects of
the Raffle shall be final. If due to an error, more than one prize is
claimed, the prize shall be awarded in a random drawing from among all
such prize claims received. In no event shall MIT SEDS be liable for
more than the one Prize described in Rule 2 above. Winner acknowledges
that MIT SEDS has neither made nor is in any manner responsible or
liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, expressed or
implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Prize described herein,
including, but not limited to, its safety, quality, merchantability,
condition or fitness for a particular purpose. All warranties are hereby
disclaimed by MIT SEDS, and the winner will accept the Prize “as is.”
The Prize is subject to the usual conditions imposed by the Prize
provider, including but not limited to winner’s execution of a
release/hold harmless agreement. |