Contest begins September 15, 2008, and ends November 30, 2008. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m., E.T., on November 30, 2008. Entries become the property of Wake Up Women (“Sponsors”), and will not be acknowledged or returned. Entrants must have internet access in order to participate.
Photos must be .jpeg or .bmp image formats and cannot exceed 2 MB. Photos must be original, non-professional, and unpublished, and may not have won any prize or award.
Any materials that may be considered offensive may be eliminated from further consideration at the Sponsors' sole discretion.
By submitting entry materials, entrants certify that such materials are original and created by entrant, that entrants have the necessary rights, permission, and authority to submit such materials, and, if applicable, that entrants maintain a valid copyright in the materials.
Entrants authorize the Released Parties to use their name, voice, likeness, biographical data, city and state of residence, and entry materials in programming or promotional material, worldwide, in perpetuity, or on a winner's list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsors are not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, at Sponsors' sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation.
Open to women who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia or Canada , are 18 years of age or older. Employees of Sponsors and any other organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement, or promotion of the contest and/or their respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and members of their immediate families or persons residing at the same address are not eligible.
On or about November 30, 2008, judges appointed by Sponsors will select one (1) grand prize winner based on effective expression of the entrant's idea of her “BE” trait and of the essay in conveying her story. All decisions of the judges are final.
One (1) Grand Prize: The Grand Prize winner will receive a 1200 word entry in an upcoming Wake Up Women book. Two (2) runners-up will receive Wake Up Women gift bags (value $200.00).
Sponsors reserve the right to substitute prizes (or portions thereof) of equal or greater value if prizes (or portions thereof) cannot be awarded as described. Sponsors will determine all elements of prizing in their sole discretion. Prizes may not be assigned, transferred, or changed, except at the sole discretion of Sponsors. Prizes are awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee express or implied. Sponsors disclaim all and any liability for the actual provision, quality or nature of any third party product or service accepted by the winners. The awarding of any prize is contingent upon full compliance with these Official Rules. Entrants agree to be bound by Official Rules and agree that if any winner fails to provide proof of identity, refuses to provide required affidavit, is found to have violated the Official Rules or otherwise does not meet eligibility criteria, prize will be forfeited and awarded to the next runner-up. Entrants understand that Sponsors are not liable for injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation in this promotion and acceptance, possession and use of prize. Sponsors are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the contest or in the announcement of the prize. Decisions of Sponsors are final and binding in all respects.
By entering and providing the required entry information, you acknowledge that Sponsors may contact you regarding this Contest and may also send you information, samples, or special offers they think may be of interest to you Wake Up Women or other complementary goods or services offered by Sponsors, or other companies they may carefully select. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SHARE YOUR INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS PROMOTION.
Sponsors assume no responsibility for entries they are unable to process due to network, hardware or other technical failures; or any other reason, or incomplete, damaged, misdirected, illegible, stolen or lost e-mail, mail, on-site or online entries. Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the web site or otherwise in violation of the rules. Sponsors further reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate or modify this promotion if not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, technical corruption, non-authorized human intervention or force majeure. In the event of cancellation, Sponsors reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received prior to date of cancellation. The use of automated entry systems or any other conduct that impedes the integrity of the contest is prohibited. In the event of a dispute regarding online entry, entry will be deemed made by the holder of an established e-mail account associated with the entry.
Except where prohibited by law: (i) entry constitutes permission to use entrant's entry, name, hometown, voice, likeness, photograph and any statements regarding this contest for editorial, public relations, promotional and advertising purposes on behalf of Released Parties without compensation, worldwide in perpetuity, or on a winner's list, if applicable; Released Parties are not obligated to use any of the above mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, at Released Parties' sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation; (ii) potential winners will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and Publicity Release within five (5) days of notification or the entry with the next highest score may become an alternate winner. If winner notification is returned as undeliverable, the entry with the next highest score may become an alternate winner. By participating and winning a prize, winners release Sponsors, and their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and agencies and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability with respect to the prize won and participation in the contest. Subject to all U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. The grand prize winner will be posted on www.wuwbestseller.com on or about December 5, 2008.