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 Beauty O-Wards Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”): Beginning
April 12th, 2016, at 12:01 AM (ET), through May 9th, 2016, at 11:59 PM (ET)
(the “Entry Period”), go to oprah.com/beautyowards2016 on a
computer or wireless device and 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 May 10th,
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:
Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Micro-Sculpting
Cream with Sunscreen (ARV: $34), Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oil-Free
Oxygenating Gel Cream (ARV: $40), SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 (ARV:
$125), L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day Lotion (ARV: $20), Lancôme
Visionnaire Nuit (ARV: $88), Avène TriAcnéal Night (ARV: $60), PCA Skin
Intensive Age Refining Treatment (ARV: $106), Perricone MD OVM Serum (ARV: $155),
Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel (ARV: $88), Garnier
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water (ARV: $9), BareMinerals Pure Plush Gentle
Deep Cleansing Foam (ARV: $22), GlamGlow GravityMud Firming Treatment (ARV: $69),
SK-II Facial Treatment Oil (ARV: $150), Algenist Power Advanced Wrinkle Fighter
360° Eye Serum (ARV: $25), Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream (ARV: $27), La
Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Oil-Free Dry Touch Sunscreen (ARV: $20), Clarins UV
Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Tint (ARV: $44), Fresh Sugar
Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 (ARV: $25), Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub
(ARV: $9), Clarisonic Mia Fit (ARV: $189), Dove Dry Oil Moisture Nourishing
Body Wash (ARV: $7), Cetaphil Skin Soothing Shower and Bath Oil (ARV: $16),
Aveeno Skin Relief Gentle Scent Lotion (ARV: $9), La Mer The After Sun Enhancer
(ARV: $125), Shiseido SPF 50+ WetForce for Sensitive Skin & Children (ARV: $42),
Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (ARV: $11), Garnier Whole
Blends Shampoo (ARV: $5), Garnier Whole Blends Conditioner (ARV: $5), Oribe The
Cleanse Clarifying Shampoo (ARV: $46), Oribe Essential Antidote Replenishing
Conditioner (ARV: $44), Dove Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo (ARV: $5), Dove
Regenerative Nourishment Conditioner (ARV: $5), Redken Genius Wash (ARV: $30),
Pantene 3-Minute Miracle Deep Conditioners (ARV: $5), Living Proof Nourishing
Oil (ARV: $38), Aloxxi Split Ends Mend (ARV: $22), Nexxus Exxpand+ Volumizing
Whip (ARV: $13), Sally Hershberger 24K Shine Revival Brilliant Dry Conditioning
Spray (ARV: $28), John Frieda Root Blur (ARV: $20), Clairol Nice ‘N Easy CC+
Conditioner (ARV: $4), L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls
Nourishing Shampoo (ARV: $5), Bumble and Bumble Bb. Curl Custom Conditioner (ARV:
$34), Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing System Conditioning Mousse (ARV: $23),
Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Gel-to-Oil Overnight Repair Treatment (ARV: $28),
Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Length Retention Melt In Softness Detangling
Co-Wash (ARV: $10), Shu Uemura Color Lustre Dry Cleaner (ARV: $39), L’Oréal
Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Buildable Luminous Foundation (ARV: $17), Dior
Diorskin Forever Perfect Makeup (ARV: $50), Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Foundation
(ARV: $16), Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector (ARV: $9), Stila Aqua
Glow Serum Concealer (ARV: $27), Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Cushion Color
for Cheeks (ARV: $30), Edward Bess Threads of Silk Multi-Use Powder (ARV: $45),
The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Flash Illuminator (ARV: $28), Ramy Arch Angel (ARV:
$35), Givenchy Kohl Couture Waterproof Eyeliners (ARV: $26), Sephora Collection
I Love Cushion Glossy Eyeliner (ARV: $18), Bare Minerals Lash Domination
Volumizing Mascaras (ARV: $19), CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palettes (ARV: $13),
Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Eye Color Solo (ARV: $45), Maybelline New York Color
Tattoo Concentrated Crayon (ARV: $10), Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Colour +
Primer (ARV: $18), Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick (ARV: $26), Estée Lauder
Pure Color Envy Lacquer (ARV: $26), Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector
(ARV: $25), Butter London Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer (ARV: $18), Zoya
Nail Polish in Lake (ARV: $10), Jin Soon Polish in Keppel (ARV: $18), OPI Nail
Lacquer in Rich Girls & Po-Boys (ARV: $10), Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in
Motley Hue (ARV: $10), Cle De Peau Beaute Nail Lacquer in 6 (ARV: $25), CND
Vinylux in Mauve Maverick (ARV: $11), Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Get Lucky
(ARV: $20), Essie Nail Polish in Delhi Dance (ARV: $9), Formula X for Sephora
in Breathtaking (ARV: $11), (ARV: $2,545); and (ii) a $764 check (ARV: $764), 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), or otherwise at Winner’s
sole discretion. Approximate retail
value (“ARV”) of each Prize Package is $3,309; total ARV of all prizes awarded
is $13,236. 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.