3. TO ENTER:
(I) Take a screenshot of any part of the IGN ProLeague videos (including without
limitation players, cast members, interviews, and promos) and make a funny “cheerful”.
For examples of what a “cheerful”, please visit
(http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198778); and
(II) Send your wholly original, created “cheerful” via email (“Email Entry”) to
IPLcontest@ign.com before the end of the Contest Period.
Only complete entries (with all the information as requested below) will be accepted as
a submission. Entries will only be accepted during the Contest Period. No other
methods of entry will be accepted. Only one entry per name and email address will be
accepted. All entries become the property of IGN and will not be returned. IGN
assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, illegible, incomplete, incorrect, late or
misdirected entries, or other errors or problems of any kind whether mechanical,
human, or electronic. Entries are limited to individuals only; commercial enterprises and
business entities are not eligible. Use of a false email account will disqualify an entry.
IGN at its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person who tampers with
the entry process or the operation of the website, who violates the Contest Rules, or
who otherwise interferes with the proper operation. By entering, entrants accept and
agree to abide by the terms of these official rules.
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4. JUDGING CRITERIA: Entrants should submit their most creative and original
“cheerful” pursuant to these official rules (these “Contest Rules”). The entries will be
judged by IGN Entertainment, Inc. (“IGN”) and the one (1) winning entrant will win the
prize as further set forth below. This contest will be judged exclusively on
creativity/originality and subject matter appropriateness. All decisions of the judging
panel are final on all aspects of the Contest.
5. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be
selected on or about May 4, 2011 to receive (i) One (1) Black Nintendo 3DS. Estimated
retail value of Grand Prize is $250. Prize winner will be notified by Sponsor by email on
or about May 4, 2011. Selected winners will be required to respond (as directed) to the
notification 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, IGN will select an
alternate winner based on the stated Judging Criteria. Prize winners may be required to
verify address and to execute before a notary public and return within seven (7) days an
affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release covering eligibility, liability, advertising,
publicity and media appearance issues, unless prohibited by law. Prize will not be
awarded until all such properly executed and notarized forms are returned.
Winner will be responsible for any and all federal, state and/or local taxes resulting from
acceptance of the prize. Prize winner cannot assign or transfer the prize to another
person. No cash or prize substitution is allowed except at the discretion of Sponsor. All
prizes will be awarded. If a prize cannot be awarded due to circumstances beyond the
control of Sponsor, a substitute prize of equal or greater retail value will be awarded;
provided, however, that if prizes are awarded but unclaimed/forfeited by recipient, prize
may not be re-awarded, in Sponsor's sole discretion. Other restrictions may apply.
EXCLUDING ONLY APPLICABLE MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES, THE PRIZES
ARE PROVIDED TO WINNERS “AS IS” WITHOUT FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND. IGN DISCLAIMS ALL FURTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR
STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRIZES. IN NO EVENT SHALL IGN ENTERTAINMENT BE RESPONSIBLE
HEREUNDER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES INCURRED BY ANY ENTRANT OR ANY THIRD PARTY EVEN IF IGN
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the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts situated in San
Francisco County, California in connection with any action arising under or by reason of
the Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEB
SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE
IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST. SHOULD SUCH AN
ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE RELEASED PARTIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK
REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
7. PRIVACY POLICY: Any personal information supplied by you to IGN will be subject
to IGN's privacy policy posted at http://corp.ign.com/privacy.html. Acceptance of a prize
constitutes permission for IGN and its advertising and promotional agencies to use
winners’ names and likenesses and biographical data for advertising and promotional
purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
8. SPONSOR: IGN Entertainment, Inc., 625 2nd Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA
94107.
9. PRIZE WINNER LIST: For the list of prize winners, available after May 4, 2011, or a
copy of these Official Contest Rules, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “IGN
ProLeague Cheerful Contest” Winner's List or Rules, 625 2nd Street, 3rd Floor, San
Francisco, CA 94107 (VT residents may omit return postage) by June 4, 2011.