OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING
By entering and participating in the Complex Contest ("Contest"), sponsored by Complex Media, Inc., in association with McDonald's, you agree to comply with these Official Rules. Any noncompliance with the Official Rules will result in your Submission being deemed ineligible. PLEASE READ THESE RULES. Submissions will be taken at the bottom.
This Contest is void outside the territory specified below and where prohibited by law.
This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Contest Entry Time. The Contest will begin on 12:01 AM EST on October 26, 2017 and end on 11:59 PM EST on October 30, 2017 ("Submission Period"). Sponsor's clock shall be the official timekeeper.
Eligible Participants. Only individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their state of residence, and who are legal residents of the continental forty-eight (48) U.S. states are eligible to enter the Contest. Employees of Sponsor, McDonald's USA, LLC and subsidiaries and affiliates, Burrell Communications Group, LLC and each of their affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective household members (whether or not related) and immediate family members (regardless of place of residence), are not eligible to participate in this Contest. Ineligible individuals will be rejected by Sponsor.
In case of any dispute as to participant identity, the authorized account holder of the account used to enter a participant's Submission shall be deemed the participant.
Sponsor Decisions. Sponsor's decisions regarding these Official Rules shall be final and binding. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who: (1) does not comply with these Official Rules; (2) tampers with the entry process, the operation of the Contest, or the operation of any websites or systems used to administer the Contest; or (3) who otherwise acts to or attempts to act to disrupt the Contest or undermine the Contest's legitimacy in any way. If Contest operation or administration is impaired or thwarted in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to, fraud or technical problems, Sponsor may in its sole discretion: (1) terminate the Contest; (2) suspend and/or reschedule the Contest; or (3) modify these Official Rules in order to accommodate the impairment or disruption.
How to Enter. You may enter by posting an image of your favorite old school (OG) sneakers (which may include an animated GIF, static object, video or other image) via your personal Twitter or Instagram account and including the following hashtag: #McDxComplexContest. You do not have to purchase sneakers to enter this Contest, but you should get permission from the owner first if you take photos of sneakers you do not own.
If you submit a video, it should be no longer than sixty (60) seconds.
You must list the hashtag at the beginning of your caption. You must include the hashtag. If your Submission does not follow these Official Rules, it may be disqualified.
Each video shall count as one (1) Submission for entry.
You should only submit entries from one account. Do not create multiple accounts or use automated methods to enter multiple times, as such Submissions will be disqualified.
If you do not have a Twitter or Instagram account, signing up for one is free. All Twitter or Instagram terms and conditions will govern your account and you should review them before signing up. Your Twitter or Instagram account must be set to "public" in order for you to be eligible. You can reset your account to "private" any time after the Winner is announced.
Submission Rules. You may enter one (1) Submission per participant; if you have both a Twitter or Instagram account, you may only enter from one of them. All Submissions must meet the following Submission Rules. Any Submission not satisfying the Submission Rules will be deemed ineligible for the Contest. Submissions must:
Sponsor reserves the right to allow for minor deviations from the Submission Rules on a case-by-case basis, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
Non-Confidential. Sponsor will treat Submissions as non-confidential and non-proprietary. By entering your Submission, you understand that Sponsor may use any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques contained in your Submission without any compensation or obligation to you, and for any purposes whatsoever, including, without limitation, in advertising and marketing materials and in developing future products and services.
PRIZE.
There shall be one (1) winner selected each day during the Submission Period, for a total of five (5) Runner-Up Winners. Each Runner-Up Winner will receive:
One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the Runner-Up Winners on October 30, 2017. The Grand Prize Winner will receive:
Average Retail Value (ARV) of each Prize:
Total ARV for all Prizes: US$4,990.
(Please note that Access to McDonald's First Look VIP Event at ComplexCon (Nov. 4) has no cash value)
Gift Cards are subject to all terms and conditions as stated on gift cards, including (if and when applicable) expiration date and redemption conditions.
Exact sneaker style and size are subject to availability and shall be determined in Sponsor's sole discretion. Sneakers may not be available in all sizes and styles.
Grand Prize package includes round trip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near Grand Prize Winner's home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Long Beach, California; three (3) nights' accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (one (1) room, double occupancy). All travel arrangements will be made through Sponsor's agent. Grand Prize Winner must travel on the dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion or prize will be forfeited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sponsor will make reasonable efforts to select travel dates acceptable to Grand Prize Winner. Trip must be booked not later than November 1, 2017. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be round trip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contest, and those set forth by Sponsor's airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs associated with Grand Prize acceptance and use not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, meals, incidentals, gratuities, baggage fees, passenger tariffs or duties, airline fees, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of Grand Prize Winner. Unless Grand Prize Winner is travel companion's legal guardian/parent, guest must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as Grand Prize Winner. If Grand Prize Winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her state of residence, guest must be Grand Prize Winner's parent/legal guardian. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity release prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to Grand Prize Winner's proximity to ComplexCon location, ground transportation will be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor's sole discretion and no compensation or substitution will be provided for difference in Grand Prize value. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Grand Prize Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value. Sponsor is not responsible if ComplexCon is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason in which event that portion of Grand Prize is forfeited in its entirety, no substitution will be provided except as in Sponsor's sole discretion, and winner will not be reimbursed for tickets. Tickets may be subject to Sponsor's standard rain-check policies and procedures. By accepting tickets, Grand Prize Winner agrees to abide by any terms, conditions and restrictions provided by the ticket. Grand Prize Winner and guest agree to abide by all venue rules and regulations. Failure to do may result in forfeiture of Grand Prize.
All Prize details are at Sponsor's sole discretion.
Judging Process.
A panel of three (3) judges, consisting of one (1) associate director of marketing, one (1) campaign producer, and one (1) social media strategist, will judge the Submissions. The judges will use the following criteria when reviewing Submissions: creativity (1/3), quality of Submission (1/3), and originality (1/3). In case of any tie, the campaign producer shall have the deciding vote.
Sponsor reserves the right to not award all Prizes if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified Submissions. All decisions of Sponsor and judges are final and binding. Sponsor will not reveal judging scores.
McDonald's USA, LLC is not responsible for administering this Contest or selecting the winners. .
Winner Conditions. Runner-Up Winners will be chosen daily during the Submission Period. The Grand Prize Winner will be chosen on October 30, 2017. Sponsor will notify potential winners via direct message or email. Potential winners will be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Publicity Release Form (except where prohibited) and (if applicable) W-9/tax paperwork (collectively, "Winner Form") before receiving their Prize. If a potential winner fails to respond, or to execute the Winner Form or refuses to do so within one (1) day of receiving notification from Sponsor, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion and time permitting, disqualify the potential winner and select a replacement. The Prizes are not transferable or assignable. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. No substitutions of Prizes will be allowed, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a Prize of comparable or greater value in Sponsor's sole discretion. Winners shall be solely responsible for all taxes associated with the Prizes. Sponsor shall not reimburse winner for any costs or expenses associated with participating in the Contest or accepting the Prizes, except as expressly stated in these Official Rules.
Participant Representations and Warranties. By entering, you represent and warrant that:
If you become aware that any part of your Submission includes material for which you lack the unrestricted right to grant us the right and license set forth in these Terms, you agree to promptly provide us with detailed written notice at legal@complex.com and Complex Media, Inc., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 35th floor, New York, NY 10020.
Intellectual Property Ownership. You shall retain ownership of your Submission, subject to these Terms (including any licenses granted under these Terms). However, Sponsor has no obligation to return Submissions and will not return Submissions, and has no obligation to provide you with any copies of your Submission. By entering your Submission, you agree that you have no right to access, archive, maintain, or otherwise use your Submission on Sponsor's systems or websites, or (if applicable) as your Submission may be embodied in other works. Sponsor may discontinue operation of its systems or Website, or discontinue distribution or publication of any materials related to the Contest, in whole or in part, at any time in its sole discretion.
Participant Grant of License. By entering your Submission, you grant to Sponsor, Burrell Communications Group. LLC, McDonald's USA, LLC and their subsidiaries and affiliates, and to their respective affiliates, licensees, and assignees ("Licensee Parties") an unrestricted, unconditional, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, fully paid-up and royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable and sublicensable (through multiple levels) right and license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, transmit, publish, edit, sell, prepare derivative works of, broadcast, archive, reformat, translate, and otherwise exploit your Submission and the likeness of any individuals contained therein, including your own, in all media now known or later invented for any purpose, including, without limitation, use in advertising, marketing, and promotional materials for our business and for the business of our parents, subsidiaries, successors, and affiliates. Your grant of license includes the right to freely edit or modify your Submission in any way without providing you with prior notice, and you waive all approval rights to any use or modification of your Submission.
By entering your Submission, you also waive all claims you may have at any time in any jurisdiction to "moral rights" or "droit moral" with respect to your Submission. The right and license granted by you to us under these Terms may not be terminated, revoked, or rescinded, and are not subject to reversion; the rights granted by us under these Terms may be terminated, revoked, or rescinded, and are subject to reversion.
Winner Publicity Release. By accepting the Prize(s), you grant permission for the Licensee Parties to use your name, city and state of residence, likeness, other personal characteristics (including social media account details), and Prize information for any purpose, including advertising and marketing materials, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in all forms of media now known or later invented without further compensation, and you waive all rights to notice or approval of such uses.
Participant Indemnity and Release. By participating in the Contest, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the Licensee Parties, as well as each of their parent companies, subsidiaries and each of their respective officers, directors, franchisees and employees harmless against all claims related to: (1) your participation in the Contest; (2) use of your Submission; and (3) your acceptance of and use or misuse of the Prize(s) or participation in prize-related activity. You also agree that the Licensee Parties, as well as each of their parent companies, subsidiaries and each of their respective officers, directors, franchisees and employees are not responsible for any losses, damages, or injuries resulting from your participation in the Contest or from your acceptance and use of the Prize(s).
DISCLAIMER. SNEAKERS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES AND STYLES. ALL PRIZES ARE PRESENTED "AS-IS."SPONSOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AND REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRIZE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PRIZE'S QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Errors. Sponsor is not liable for typographical or other errors in these Official Rules, the processing or judging of Submissions, in winner selection, notification, and announcements, or in any other material related to the Contest. Sponsor is not responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, network failure, theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to any systems associated with the Contest.
Lost, Late, or Incomplete Entries. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, incomplete, inaccurate, delayed, stolen, garbled, or misdirected Submissions, posts, comments, messages, email, or mail, including, without limitation, Submissions that are lost or incomplete due to computer or electronic malfunction or due to issues with internet connectivity.
Participant Information. When you enter the Contest, you may be required to provide certain types of personal information, such as your name, shoe size, and email address. You will be providing your personal information to us, and not to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Your personal information will not be sold to third parties. Your personal information may be shared with third parties as necessary to administer the Contest, and to carry out judging; in addition, it may be used for other purposes as further described in our Privacy Policy. By entering your Submission, you consent to such sharing of your personal information. Your personal information may also be used to contact you in connection with the Contest in a variety of ways, including via direct message or email. By entering your Submission, you consent to receive such communications.
No Waiver. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any part of these Official Rules shall not constitute waiver of that part.
Governing Law. These Official Rules shall be governed in accordance with the laws of New York, without regard to its choice of law principles.
Sponsor. Complex Media, Inc. is the sponsor ("Complex," "Sponsor," "we," "our," "us") of the Sweepstakes. Complex's address is 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 35th floor, New York, NY 10020.
Winner List. For a list of winners, please email info@complex.com within one (1) year from the end of the Submission Period.