OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING

HOW TO ENTER: HGTV MOTHERÕS DAY BEDROOM MAKEOVER CONTEST (the ÒContestÓ): Beginning December 19, 2013 at 12:01 AM (ET) through January 9, 2014 at 11:59 PM (ET), go to Hgtvmothersdaygiveaway.hearstmags.com, and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions, which will require entrant to submit a photograph of entrant with their immediate family, a photograph of their master bedroom, and at entrantÕs discretion, a second photograph of their master bedroom taken from a different angle. Winner Selection: All entries will be judged by HGTV Magazine and HGTV Network whose decisions are final in their sole discretion based on the following criteria: EntrantÕs demonstrable need for a bedroom makeover (50%); and entrantÕs personality, as demonstrated by the Submission (50%). In the event of a tie, the person among the tied entrants with the highest score in the demonstrable need for a bedroom makeover will be the winner (the ÒWinnerÓ). Submissions should show why the room is suitable for the makeover and why entrant has the right personality to potentially appear in HGTV Magazine and/or on HGTV Network, which will be in HGTV MagazineÕs and HGTV NetworkÕs sole discretion. All photographs must be in .jpg, .gif, or .jpeg format; the recommended file size is between 3 and 5 Mb per photos; the recommended width for each photograph is at least five hundred (500) pixels.  All decisions relating to the winning criteria may be exercised by the judgeÕs in their sole discretion. In the event the Sponsor does not receive a sufficient number of eligible entries, the Sponsor has the right to cancel the Contest.  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: One (1) Winner will receive a master bedroom makeover (items will be selected by HGTV Magazine and HGTV Network in their sole discretion), which Sponsor will attempt to complete on or about February 14th, 2014 for a shoot tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16th, 2014 (which dates may be subject to change in SponsorÕs sole discretion), which will include the following: furniture for the master bedroom (ARV: $7,563), area rug (ARV: $2,000), lighting (ARV: $837), decorative accessories (ARV: $500), the master bedroom will be repainted (ARV: $100), and new drapes will be hung (ARV: $1,000) (Total ARV: $12,000).  It is understood that there will be variations in the ARV of the prizes based on the size of the room, size of the bed, and selection of furniture, etc.  HGTV Magazine and/or HGTV Network may in their discretion include pictures of the Winner and her family, as well as pictures of the ÒbeforeÓ and ÒafterÓ master  bedroom in HGTV Magazine, on the HGTV Network, in all digital versions of either now known or hereafter invented throughout the world, including in any and all advertising and promotion. Any difference between the stated ARV and the actual value of the prize will not be awarded in any form.

 

WINNER NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified within one (1) month of the last day of the Contest, via e-mail, and/or at SponsorÕs discretion, via phone or postal mail. In the event the Winner doesnÕt respond to SponsorÕs notification or does not accept the prize within five (5) business days of notification, the prize will be deemed forfeited and an alternate Winner will be selected. In the event that any one or more potential Winner(s) fails to respond as stated above, declines the prize or fails to provide signed affidavits or releases, such Winner(s) will be deemed to forfeit the prize and Sponsor will select an alternate Winner(s) 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, 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, send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to HGTV Magazine MotherÕs Day Bedroom Makeover Contest WinnersÕ List, Hearst Communications, Inc., 300 West 57th Street within two (2) months from the Winner notification date as specified above. 

 

1.              ENTRIES: Limit one (1) entry per household for Contest.  Multiple entries from the same household will be disqualified.  Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.  Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt.  Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or inaccurate entries. Incomplete entry forms or entry forms that have been tampered with will be disqualified.  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 Òauthorized account holderÓ is defined as the natural person to whom the email address is assigned by an internet service provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. 

2.              ELIGIBILITY:  Open to U.S. legal residents of the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, who are 21 years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at time of entry, who are mothers, and who own their own home. Entrant must have the legal rights to renovate their master bedroom that is the subject of this submission. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC, 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. 

3.              CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:  Entrant must be the owner of record of the home and land that would be the subject of the makeover and be able to provide evidence of such ownership if selected as the Winner. The Winner will also be issued a release for his/her potential appearance on television, for the use of his/her home as an on-camera location, and for a magazine feature, all of which may or may not occur, at HGTV MagazineÕs and HGTV NetworkÕs discretion. The Winner agrees that HGTVÕs camera crew and design team will require access to the Winner's home for approximately two (2) weeks in January/February 2014. The Winner shall allow the HGTV design team to have free reign over the design and execution of the master bedroom makeover. The Winner must be available during the on-camera taping period, the magazine photo shoot, and/or interviews, whichever are applicable, on dates to be determined at Sponsor's sole discretion. The Winner and her family will not be compensated for her participation in any television appearance or for the appearance in the HGTV Magazine (or in any advertising or promotion thereof), if applicable.

Prior to selection of the Winner, Entrants and/or their submissions may be featured on the HGTV Magazine or HGTV NetworksÕ website; however, in no way shall such promotion influence the selection of the Winner.

Expenses not specifically included in prize description and all taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner.  Each prize is awarded Òas isÓ 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 is required to comply with any and all applicable federal, state, 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 WinnerÕs responsibility. The Winner 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 for the actual value of the prizes received. Sponsor shall have no responsibility or obligation to the Winner or potential Winner who are unable or unavailable to accept or utilize prizes as described herein. Entrants 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 Promotion.  Winner may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where legally permissible a Publicity Release within seven (7) 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.  Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate Winner. Winner hereby further agrees that it will sign any documents necessary to transfer copyright of the entry to Sponsor within seven (7) days following the date of first attempted notification. By entering, Entrant grants permission for Sponsor, Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC, and any of their affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, the independent judging organization and prize suppliers to use the entrantÕs submission (including an altered form of the entry) 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 agree that they have all rights to use the images submitted and to allow Sponsor, Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC, any of their 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 constitutes permission for Sponsor, Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC, and any affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies, the independent judging organization and prize suppliers to use WinnerÕs name and/or likeness, biographical material, and city and state addresses for editorial, advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting prize, Winner agrees to hold Sponsor, Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC, their 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 and Scripps Networks Interactive, LLC are 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. 

4.              INTERNET:  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 or at any Web site or any combination thereof.  If for any reason the Internet 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 or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion.  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 an entrant from participating in a Promotion if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion 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 Promotion 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.

5.              DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW: Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees 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 hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.  New York State law, without reference to New YorkÕs choice of law rules, governs the Contest and all aspects related thereto. 

6.              SPONSOR:  The Sponsor of this Promotion is Hearst Communications, Inc., 300 W. 57th Street, New York, NY  10019.