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: Oprah Fall 2016 Beauty O-Wards Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”): Beginning
September 13, 2016, at 12:01 AM (ET), through October 10, 2016, at 11:59 PM
(ET) (the “Entry Period”), go to oprah.com/fallbeautyowards on a computer or wireless device and complete and
submit the entry form pursuant to the onscreen instructions. Important Notice: You may be charged for visiting the
mobile website 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: Four (4) Winners (individually
and collectively, the “Winner”) will be selected on or about October 11, 2016, in
a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. In the
event the Sponsor does not receive any eligible entries, the Sponsor has the
right to cancel the Sweepstakes. Drawing
will be conducted by O, The Oprah Magazine, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will depend upon the total
number of eligible entries received. Prizes
& Approximate Retail Value: Four (4) Winner(s) will each receive a
Prize Package consisting of: (i) the following beauty products:
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation in
Ivoire (C) (ARV: $47), Clinique Superbalanced Silk Makeup in Silk Honeymilk
(ARV: $25), CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream for Oily Skin in Medium/Deep (ARV:
$9), Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation in R540 (ARV:
$43), Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand in Porcelain (ARV: $32), It Cosmetics Bye
Under Eye Illumination Concealer in Tan (ARV: $24), Giorgio Armani Compact
Cream Concealer in 3 (ARV: $43), Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal in Dark
Honey (ARV: $36), Guerlain Multi-Perfecting Concealer in Very Deep Cool (ARV:
$40), No. 7 Powder Blusher in Peony Mist (ARV: $10), Marc Jacobs Air Blush Soft
Glow Duo in Kink & Kisses (ARV: $42), Pixi MultiBalm in Wild Rose (ARV:
$12), NYX Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Rose Petal Pop (ARV: $8), Urban
Decay Razor Sharp Long-Wear Liquid Eyeliner in Snake Bite (ARV: $22), Marc
Jacobs Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Cinder)ella (ARV: $24),
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Defining Liquid Eyeliner in Mystic Green
(ARV: $25), Givenchy Liner Vinyl Eyeliner in 2 (ARV: $33), Sephora Collection
Contour Brushed Metal Gel Eyeliner in Moscow Mule (ARV: $14), Sephora
Collection Colorful 5 Eye Contouring Palette in Light (ARV: $25), L’Oréal
Colour Riche Eye Shadow in Silver Couture (ARV: $10), Wet n Wild ColorIcon
Eyeshadow Trio in Velour Vixen (ARV: $3), Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in
316 (ARV: $80), Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Eye Chrome in Electric Emerald
(ARV: $10), Bare Minerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Weekend (ARV: $18),
Mary Kay Gel Lipstick in Always Apricot (ARV: $18), Nars Velvet Lip Glide in
No. 54 (ARV: $28), Shiseido Rouge lipstick in Rouge Rum Punch (ARV: $28), Sally
Hansen Miracle Gel in Mauve-olous (ARV: $10), Jin Soon Nail Polish in Dandy (ARV:
$18), Essie Nail Polish in Berried Treasures (ARV: $9), OPI Nail Lacquer in
Kerry Blossom (ARV: $10), Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy in Lovestruck (ARV: $8), Pureology
Fullfyl Shampoo (ARV: $28), Herbal Essences Naked Smooth & Soft Shampoo (ARV:
$5), Redken Curvaceous Low Foam Moisturizing Cleanser (ARV: $19), Kérastase
Nutritive Bain Magistral (ARV: $41), L’Oréal
EverPure Damage Protect Shampoo (ARV: $8), Tresemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash
Conditioner (ARV: $5), Suave Professionals Coconut Oil Infusion Damage Repair
Conditioner (ARV: $4), Ouai Curl Conditioner (ARV: $26), Carol’s Daughter
Almond Milk Restoring Conditioner (ARV: $12), Goldwell Kerasilk Color
Conditioner (ARV: $30), Wella Elements Hair Strengthening Serum (ARV: $22), John
Frieda Frizz Ease 10 Day Tamer (ARV: $13),
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Leave-In Conditioner (ARV: $6), Dark
And Lovely Au Naturale Length Retention S.O.S. Nourishing Scalp Elixir (ARV: $10),
Color Wow Coconut Cocktail Bionic Tonic (ARV: $24), Living Proof Full Dry
Volume Blast (ARV: $29), Dove Refresh + Care Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo
(ARV: $4), Pantene Curl Defining Mousse (ARV: $7), Ouidad Curl Immersion
Hi-Defining Custard (ARV: $28), Temptu Airbrush 24-Hour Root Touch-Up &
Hair Color (ARV: $35), Pond’s MoistureClean Towelettes in Original Fresh (ARV: $5),
Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash (ARV: $38), Lancôme Énergie De Vie The
Foam Cleanser (ARV: $35), Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil (ARV: $11), Clinique
Pep-Start HydroBlur Moisturizer (ARV: $30), Perricone MD Pre:Empt Series
Oil-Free Hydrating Cream (ARV: $75), Philosophy Uplifting Miracle Worker
Cool-Lift & Firm Moisturizer (ARV: $65), Garnier SkinActive Clearly
Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 (ARV: $15), Estée
Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules (ARV: $110), L’Oréal
Paris RevitaLift Bright Reveal Brightening Dual Overnight Moisturizer (ARV: $20),
No7 Early Defence Night Cream (ARV: $21),
Neocutis Micro-Night Riche Rejuvenating Balm (ARV: $182), Algenist Elevate
Firming & Lifting Contouring Serum (ARV: $108), Murad Retinol Youth Renewal
Serum (ARV: $88), Clarins Boosters in Repair, Detox, and Energy (ARV: $117), SK-II
Genoptics Aura Essence (ARV: $240), Sephora Collection Instant Anti-Fatigue Eye
Moisturizer (ARV: $18), Dermalogica Age Reversal Eye Complex (ARV: $78), Olay
Eyes Pro-Retinol Eye Treatment (ARV: $25), Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Eye Cream (ARV:
$20), Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Bar in Sweet Cream (ARV: $4), Olay Ultra
Moisture Body Wash With Shea Butter (ARV: $7.50), Tatcha Indigo Smoothing Black
Sugar Body Gommage (ARV:$74), Aveeno Yogurt Body Wash (ARV:$8), Nivea Cocoa
Butter Body Cream (ARV:$6), Curél HydraTherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer (ARV: $11),
Rodin Olio Lusso Lavender Absolute Luxury Body Oil (ARV: $130), Clinique SPF 30
Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body (ARV: $32), Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield (ARV: $68) (ARV: $2,762); and (ii) a $828 check (ARV: $828), which Winner may use to help
defray any tax liability they may incur in connection with their acceptance of
the Prize Package (collectively, the “Prize Package). Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each
Prize Package is $3,590; total ARV of all prizes awarded is $14,360. Any
difference between the stated ARV and the actual value of the prize will not be
awarded in any form.
1.
Winner Notification: Winner will be
notified within one (1) month of the last day of the Sweepstakes, via e-mail,
and/or at Sponsor’s discretion, via phone or postal mail. In the event the
Winner doesn’t respond to Sponsor’s 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 Sweepstakes. List of Winners:
For the names of the Winners, send a
separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to O, The Oprah Magazine 36th
Floor Oprah Beauty O-Wards Sweepstakes Winners’ List, Hearst Communications,
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 Sweepstakes. 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, inaccurate, lost, late,
misdirected or incomplete 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 legal residents of the 50 United
States and the District of Columbia, who are 21 years of
age or older at time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by
law. Employees of Sponsor, its 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. 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 is 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 responsibility. If the actual retail
value of any Winner’s prize is $600 or more, 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 Sweepstakes. 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 his/her submitted entry,
if applicable, to Sponsor within seven (7) days following the date of first
attempted notification. By entering, Entrant grants permission for Sponsor, and
any of its affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion
agencies, and prize suppliers to use the entrant’s submission (including an
altered form of the entry), if any, 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, any of
its affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion
agencies, 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 and any
affiliates and subsidiaries, participating advertising and promotion agencies,
and prize suppliers to use Winner’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 agrees 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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes, Sponsor
reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or
suspend the Sweepstakes. 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 the Sweepstakes if it determines that said entrant is attempting to
undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes 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 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
York’s choice of law rules, governs the Sweepstakes and all aspects related
thereto.
7.
SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is
Hearst Communications, Inc., 300 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.