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HOW TO ENTER: The Stand Tall Contest (the “Contest”): Enter beginning 9/13/2019 at 4:00 PM (ET) through 9/20/19 at 11:59 PM (ET) (the “Entry Period”), go on Instagram or download the Instagram App, which is free, by visiting your mobile phone app store, follow Seventeen magazine @seventeen and @netflix and then nominate someone who “Stands Tall” by tagging a friend (“Nominee”) in the comments of the designated Seventeen Instagram post and share how they “stand tall” in the face of challenges such as not-so-average height, unique body type, physical differences or disadvantages and have confidence in who they are, by embracing the things that make them different rather than trying to hide them in a comment of 25-50 words in length, along with #seventeentallgirlcontest. Prior to submission tagging Nominee, entrant must obtain Nominee’s approval, or the entry will be deemed null and void. Nominee must meet the criteria of the Eligibility requirements, paragraph 3.
Important Notice: You may be charged for data fees in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier. Please consult your wireless service provider regarding your pricing plan. You must use a Smartphone device to participate via your mobile phone. Not all mobile phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific Internet instructions. If your data usage exceeds what is allotted by your data plan, you could be subject to additional fees by your carrier. Please contact your mobile service provider with any questions regarding your bill. Winner Selection: All entries will be judged by Seventeen, whose decisions are final based on the following criteria: the impact of the story on how Nominee “stands tall” in the face of challenges such as not-so-average height, unique body type, physical differences or disadvantages and has confidence in who they are, by embracing the things that make them different rather than trying to hide them (50%) and the quality of writing (50%). In the event of a tie, the person among the tied entrants with the highest score in the impact of story on how Nominee “stands tall” in the face of challenges such as not-so-average height, unique body type, physical differences or disadvantages and has confidence in who they are, by embracing the things that make them different rather than trying to hide them will be the winner (the “Winner”). In the event the Sponsor does not receive a sufficient number of eligible entries or there are not a sufficient number of acceptable entries in Sponsor’s sole discretion, the Sponsor has the right to cancel the Contest, or alternatively, if the Contest provides for more than one prize winner, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, reduce the number of prize winners. By participating in the Contest, entrant certifies that his/her entry is original, has not been previously published or won any award, and does not contain any material that would violate or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks or rights or privacy or publicity. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and unfettered discretion to disqualify any entry that it believes contains obscene, offensive or inappropriate content, that does not comply with these official rules or that is not consistent with the spirit or theme of the contest. The decision of the Sponsor and judges is final and binding on all matters relating to the Contest. Prizes & Approximate Retail Value: The Winner and Nominee will each receive A Seventeen Styling Session in New York City (ARV: $200 each; $400 for both), where a professional stylist will select homecoming outfits, and Winner and Nominee will each keep one dress, shoes and bag (ARV: up to $400 for a total of $800 for both), the selection to be at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Hair stylist & make-up artist will teach Winner and Nominee how to achieve the perfect homecoming look. The prize will include round-trip coach air transportation from major airport nearest Winner’s and Nominee’s residence for the Winner and Nominee and in each case, a parent or legal guardian (ARV for Winner and Nominee and their parent or legal guardian: up to $1,000; total ARV for both Winner, Nominee, and their parent/legal guardian: up to $2,000), hotel accommodations in New York City selected by Sponsor (standard accommodations, two rooms, double occupancy for Winner and their parent or legal guardian and Nominee and their parent or legal guardian) for three (3) days, two (2) nights (ARV for each Winner and Nominee (and their parent or legal guardian): up to $1,000; total ARV for both Winner, Nominee and their parent/legal guardian: up to $2,000), and car service to and from airport in NYC (ARV for each Winner, Nominee and their parent or legal guardian: up to $200 each; $400 for both Winner and Nominee). Hotel accommodations are at Sponsor’s discretion, subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply.
(Total ARV: $5,600). Any difference between the stated ARV and the actual value of the prize will not be awarded in any form.
If, in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to Winner’s and Nominee’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion and no additional compensation will be provided. Winner and Nominee must travel on dates specified by Sponsor. Arrangements must be made at least 30 days prior to departure. Once scheduled, the itinerary cannot be altered and failure of Winner and Nominee to follow such a schedule shall not obligate Sponsor in any way to provide the Winner and Nominee with alternate arrangements. In the event the Winner and Nominee are unable to attend the Seventeen Styling Session (which is tentatively scheduled for 9/28/19), then Winner and Nominee will have to forfeit the entire prize and the Sponsor will have the right to select another Winner. If a Winner and Nominee have not accepted or both the Winner and his/her Nominee are not able to attend the event and the Sponsor is unable to find an alternate Winner and Nominee by 9/28/19, the Contest will be deemed null and void and no Winner (and Nominee) will be selected. Winner, Nominee and their parent or guardian will be solely responsible for all meals, incidental expenses, tips and gratuities, income and other taxes, ground transportation, other than as specified, and all other costs and expenses not otherwise specified herein. All travelers must possess valid travel documents. The Winner, Nominee and their parent/legal guardian must execute a Publicity/Liability Release prior to departure.
1. WINNER NOTIFICATION:Winner(s) will be notified by Sponsor within one (1) week of the last day of the Contest via social media, phone, email or postal mail (as applicable). The potential Winner(s) must respond via email within two (2) business days of notification and provide the requested contact information for Winner and Nominee, as well as the written consent of the Nominee to be nominated. In the event a Winner does not respond to Sponsor’s notification or Winner and Nominee do not accept the prize within two (2) business days of notification, the prize will be deemed forfeited and an alternate Winner and Nominee will be selected. In the event that any one or more potential Winner(s) fails to respond as stated above, or the Winner and Nominee decline the prize or fail to provide signed affidavits or releases, such Winner(s) and Nominee will be deemed to forfeit the prize and Sponsor will select an alternate Winner(s) and Nominee from the remaining eligible entrants. If any alternate(s) similarly fails to respond or declines the prize, Sponsor will use a reasonable number of attempts, in its discretion prior to the event on 9/28/19, to award the prize(s) to another alternate(s) but if it is unable to do so, the prize(s) will be finally forfeited and Sponsor shall have no further liability in connection with this Contest. List of Winner(s): For the name(s) of the Winner(s), send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to Seventeen Magazine, 18thFloor, The Stand Tall Contest Winners’ List, Hearst Magazine Media, Inc., 300 West 57th Street NY, NY 10019 within two (2) months from the Winner notification date as specified above.
2. ENTRIES: Limit one (1) entry per person for Contest. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt. If applicable, illegible, inaccurate, lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, mutilated, postage due or mechanically reproduced entry forms or entry forms that have been tampered with will be disqualified. Online entrants must have valid email address and it is entrant’s responsibility to update Sponsor of any change in email address. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an online entrant, the prize will be awarded to the authorized account holder of the email address. The “authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person to whom the email address is assigned by an internet service provider, online service provider, carrier, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning the email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Open to entrants and Nominees who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 13-17 years of age in their state or territory of residence at time of entry. Legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are between 13-17 years of age in their province of residence at time of entry are also eligible to enter. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, Netflix, their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, independent judging organizations, and prize suppliers (and members of their immediate family and/or those living in the same of household of each such employee) are not eligible.
4. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: Expenses not specifically included in prize description and all taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner and the Nominee. Each prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied outside of manufacturer's limited warranty. No transfer, assignment or substitution of a prize permitted, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize for an item of equal or greater value in the event an advertised prize is unavailable. The Winner and Nominee are required to comply with any and all applicable federal, state, provincial, if Canadians are eligible to enter, and local laws, rules and regulations. All federal, state and local taxes, and any other costs not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the Winner’s and Nominee’s responsibilities. If the actual retail value of any Winner’s or Nominee’s prize is $600 or more, the Winner and Nominee must complete a W9 form and supply Sponsor with his/her social security number for tax purposes. An IRS Form 1099 will be issued in the name of the Winner or Nominee (or, if a minor, in the name of the minor) for the actual value of the prizes received. Sponsor shall have no responsibility or obligation to the Winner, potential Winner, Nominee or potential Nominee who are unable or unavailable to accept or utilize prizes as described herein. Entrants and Nominees agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Contest. Winner and Nominee and their parent/guardian (and parent or legal guardian if Winner or Nominee are minors) may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where legally permissible a Publicity Release within two (2) days following the date of first attempted notification. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate Winner and Nominee. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate Winner and Nominee. Winner and Nominee hereby further agree that it will sign any documents necessary to transfer copyright of the entry to Sponsor within two (2) days following the date of first attempted notification. By entering, Entrant and Nominee grants permission for Sponsor, Netflix, and any of their affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, the independent judging organization and prize suppliers to use the entrant’s and Nominee’s submission (including an altered form of the entry) as well as photographs of Entrant and Nominee from the Seventeen Styling Session for editorial, advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. If images are being submitted to Sponsor as a requirement for entry, Entrants and Nominee agree that they have all rights to use the images submitted and to allow Sponsor, any of its affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, the independent judging organization and prize suppliers to reuse any of the images, without any liability, for editorial, advertising and promotional purposes. Additionally, acceptance of the prize by Winner and Nominee constitutes permission for Sponsor, Netflix and any affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, the independent judging organization and prize suppliers to use Winner’s and Nominee’s name and/or likeness and biographical material for editorial, advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting prize, Winner and Nominee agree to hold Sponsor, its advertising and promotion agencies and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representative agents, successors, assigns, officers, directors, and employees harmless for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Contest or acceptance or use of the prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any printing, typographical, mechanical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Contest or in the announcement of the prize.
5. INTERNET/ mobile: Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet, at any Web site, or via the mobile phone or any combination thereof. If for any reason the Internet or mobile phone portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt of affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received as of the termination date. Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Sponsor may prohibit a Winner from participating in the Contest if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants. Caution: Any attempt by a participant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such participant to the fullest extent of the law.
6. DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW: Except where prohibited, each entrant and Nominee agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in New York, NY, (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"), and (4) entrant and Nominee hereby waive all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased. New York State law, without reference to New York’s choice of law rules, governs the Contest and all aspects related thereto.
7. SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Contest is Hearst Magazine Media, Inc., 300 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to the Sponsor, not Apple Inc., and Entrant and Nominee agree to release Apple Inc. from any liability in connection with this Contest. Apple Inc. is not responsible for the prizes awarded to the Winner and Nominee.
