THE Ask.COM NASCAR®-Themed trivia Challenge

OFFICIAL RULES

 

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.

 

1.      ELIGIBILITY:  The Ask.com NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Challenge (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States (including District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older with a valid email address, who enter from within the 50 United States (including District of Columbia). Employees (“Employees”) of IAC Search & Media, Inc. (“Sponsor), GMR Marketing LLC (“GMR”), National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (“NASCAR”) and its affiliates and each of their respective employees, shareholders, directors, officers, members, agents and assigns, West Coast Racing, LLC dba Hall of Fame Racing, Speed Channel, Inc., GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc., Turner Sports Interactive, Inc., and their affiliates, sales representatives, retailers, distributors, and promotion and other vendor agencies involved in this Promotion (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not eligible to enter or win. Immediate family members (defined for the purposes of this Promotion as parent, child, sibling, spouse) of such Employees and individuals who reside in the same household with any Employees, whether related or not, are not eligible to enter or win.  In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of any potential winner, the winning entry will be declared made the “Authorized Account Holder” of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry (refer to Rule #6 below for further details). Promotion is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

 

2.      TIMING: The Promotion begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on February 9, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2009 (the “Promotion Period”). The Promotion consists of three (3) separate entry and drawing phases (“Promotion Phases”). See the schedule in Rule #4 below for dates. All non-winning entries received for a Promotion Phase will be carried-over into each subsequent Promotion Phase throughout the Promotion Period.

 

3.      HOW TO ENTER: To enter, visit Ask.com and (1) download the Ask.com Toolbar, which is a free service with no further obligations or fees, or (2) click the link provided to access the registration page without downloading the Toolbar. No purchase or subscription necessary. During the initial registration process, you will be required to provide your full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, as well as accept the terms of these Official Rules. Limit one (1) entry for the initial registration.

 

a.      NASCAR®-THEMED QUESTION OF THE DAY INSTANT-WIN PROMOTION AND BONUS OPPORTUNITY: Once you are registered, you may return to enter on a daily basis at Ask.com throughout the Promotion Period by providing your email address, and correctly answering the NASCAR®-themed “Question of the Day” through the mechanism provided. Any entrant who correctly answers a NASCAR®-themed “Question of the Day” will get one (1) instant win game play (“Instant Win Game Play”) and will also earn one (1) additional Entry into the Promotion (“NASCAR®-themed Question of the Day Bonus Entry”). Limit one (1) NASCAR®-themed Question of the Day Bonus Entry and (1) instant win game play per person/email address/Ask.com registration per day.  Instant Win Game Play results will be instantly displayed.  ALL POTENTIAL WINNING PLAYS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR OR ADMINISTRATOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING. SPONSOR WILL NOT ACCEPT SCREEN SHOTS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF WINNING IN LIEU OF ITS VALIDATION PROCESS. ANY PLAY THAT OCCURS AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED FOR ANY REASON IS DEEMED A DEFECTIVE PLAY, IS VOID, AND WILL NOT BE HONORED.

 

b.      REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS OPPORTUNITY: You may also earn additional Promotion entries by referring friends to the site. To tell a friend about the Promotion, enter the email address of a friend in the “Invite a Friend” section of the Web site to e-mail the message to a friend.  You will be credited with one (1) additional Promotion entry only if your friend clicks on the link provided in the email. Please note that if your friend types the URL into the address bar of their browser instead of clicking on the link provided, you will not receive an additional entry. Limit of one (1) additional Promotion entry or referred friend allowed per day.  You must have a personal relationship with the person whose email you provided.

 

If you have special needs within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and require assistance to participate in the Promotion, please call (262) 780-6164. Use of any automated entry software is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, human error, or technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any computer equipment or software, or any combination thereof, or for invalid, lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries.

 

4.      PROMOTION PHASES: “Promotion Phases” and drawing dates are as follows:

 

         APPROXIMATE              APPROXIMATE

PHASE           ENTRY DATES            DRAWING DATE          NOTIFICATION DATE

Phase 1            2/9/2009–4/4/2009         4/6/2009                            4/7/2009      

Phase 2            4/5/2009–5/2/2009         5/4/2009                            5/5/2009

Phase 3            5/3/2009–7/31/2009       8/3/2009                            8/4/2009

 

Limit one (1) prize per person/email address per Promotion Phase; an individual entrant cannot win same prize twice.

 

5.      PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES: Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received by the respective drawing dates.  All drawings will be conducted from among all eligible entries received in accordance with these Official Rules on Sponsor’s behalf by GMR, an independent judging organization whose decisions on all matters related to the Promotion are binding and final. Non-winning entries will be carried over into each subsequent Promotion Phase drawings.

 

a.      NINE (9) SEMI-FINALIST PRIZES (3 awarded in each Promotion Phase in a random drawing from among all eligible entrants): Each, a trip for two (2) to compete in the Ask.com NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Challenge Semi-Finals Contest, as well as attend a NASCAR®-sanctioned race.  The trip packages include: (i) round-trip coach-class airfare for Semi-Finalist winner and one (1) guest from major airport selected by the Sponsor to the designated race market (designated race market to be determined at discretion of Sponsor); (ii) three-nights hotel accommodations (hotel to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor, in one (1) double occupancy room, excluding meals, room service, and other incidentals); (iii) ground transportation to and from the airport and hotel, and to and from the hotel and the race; (iv) VIP experience for two (2)  at the track for Semi-Finalist winner and guest; (v) one (1) Ask.com premium racing package (package to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor); (vi) $500 cash to be awarded in the form of a corporate check to the Semi-Finalist winner only; (vii) two (2) race tickets to the NASCAR®-sanctioned race in that market, including Talladega Superspeedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway (seating solely at the discretion of the Sponsor); and (viii) a meet-and-greet with select drivers (based on the drivers’ schedules and availability and are to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor). Promotion Phase 1 Semi-Finalists will travel to Talladega, AL April 24-27, 2009; Promotion Phase 2 Semi-Finalists will travel to Charlotte, NC May 22-25, 2009; and Promotion Phase 3 Semi-Finalists will travel to Bristol, TN August 20-23, 2009. As a condition of accepting the prize, each Semi-Finalist will be required to participate in the Ask.com NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Challenge Semi-Finals Contest (“Semi-Finals Contest”) while in their respective race markets. The Contest will be held on-stage in front of a live audience where winners will compete in a NASCAR®-themed trivia contest and the winner will be determined by the person who answers the most questions correctly.  Format is subject to change at the discretion of the Sponsor. The winner of each of the three Semi-Final Contests will be determined as a Finalist and advance to the Finals Contest in Dallas, TX on November 6-9, 2009. Race and event dates are subject to change. All standard terms and conditions apply to tickets.  Tickets shall be subject to policies and procedures established by issuer. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Semi-Finalist Prize is $5,970.

 

b.      THREE (3) FINALIST PRIZES (to be awarded to the top eligible performer in each of the three Semi-Finals Contests): Each a trip for two (2) to compete in the Ask Finals Contest and attend the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6-9, 2009. The trip package includes: (i) round-trip coach-class airfare for Finalist winner and one (1) guest from major airport designated by the Sponsor to Dallas; (ii) three-nights hotel accommodations (hotel to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor, in one (1) double occupancy room, excluding meals, room service, and other incidentals); (iii) ground transportation to and from the airport and hotel, and to and from the hotel and the race; (iv) VIP experience for two (2) at the track for Finalist winner and guest; (v) one (1) Ask.com premium racing package (package to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor); (vi) $1,000 cash to be awarded in the form of a corporate check to the Finalist winner only; (vii) two (2) race tickets to the Dickies 500 race (seating solely at the discretion of the Sponsor); and (viii) a meet-and-greet with select drivers (based on the drivers’ schedules and availability and are to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor). As a condition of accepting the prize, each Finalist will be required to participate in the Ask.com NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Challenge Finals Contest (“Finals Contest”) while in Dallas.  The Contest will be held on-stage in front of a live audience where winners will compete in a NASCAR®-themed trivia contest and the winner will be determined by the person who answers the most questions correctly.  Format is subject to change at the discretion of the Sponsor. The winner of the Finals Contest will be named the Grand Prize Winner (Grand Prize award details below). Race and event dates are subject to change at sole discretion of Sponsor. All standard terms and conditions apply to tickets. Tickets shall be subject to policies and procedures established by issuer. ARV of each Finalist Prize is $6,470.

 

c.       ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE (to be awarded to the winner of the Finals Contest subject to the Finals Contest Official Rules):  A $100,000 cash prize (awarded in the form of a corporate check) and trip for two (2) to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Champion’s Week activities December 1-5, 2009 to be recognized as the Grand Prize winner. The trip portion of the Grand Prize includes: (i) round-trip first-class airfare for Grand Prize winner and guest from major airport designated by the Sponsor to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Champion’s Week location (location is to be determined based on NASCAR’s schedule); (ii) four-nights hotel accommodations (hotel to be determined at the discretion of Sponsor, in one (1) double occupancy room, excluding meals, room service, and other incidentals); (iii) ground transportation to and from the airport and hotel and to and from hotel and activities; and (iii) two (2) admissions to select NASCAR® activities (activities, schedule, seating, and all other details at the discretion of Sponsor). The Grand Prize winner will be recognized at one (1) or more events during the week, and will be expected to participate in activities as directed by the Sponsor. Activities may include guest appearances, media interviews, photo shoots for print or electronic advertising purposes, or any other activity requested by Sponsor. Race and event dates are subject to change at sole discretion of Sponsor. All gratuities, gifts, service charges or other expenses not specified herein are the responsibility of the winner. ARV of the Grand Prize is $109, 270.

 

d.      INSTANT-WIN PRIZES: One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty (1,730) Instant-Win Prizes (approximately 10 per day awarded randomly among entrants who correctly answer the Question of the Day): Each prize is one (1) $30 gift certificate to the NASCAR.COM Superstore. There will be seventeen hundred and thirty (1,730) random, computer-generated winning times during the Promotion Period.  If you are the first player to correctly answer the Question of the Day at or after one of the randomly-generated times, you will be a potential instant winner of the prize indicated. Odds of winning depend upon the number of correct eligible entries and the order in which they are received. Instant-Win Prize winners will be notified on the Web site and via e-mail at the time the prize is awarded, subject to verification. Gift certificate must be redeemed exclusively on www.NASCAR.COM/Superstore. All terms and conditions on the gift certificate shall apply. TOTAL VALUE FOR ALL INSTANT WIN PRIZES: $51,900.

 

e.      TOTAL ARV OF ALL PRIZES AWARDED THROUGHOUT THE PROMOTION IS $234,310. Actual value of Semi-Finalist Prizes, Finalist Prizes, and Grand Prize varies based upon point of departure and hotel selected. Any difference between stated approximate value and actual value of Promotion Prize will not be awarded. All prizes above consist only of those items specifically listed as part of the prize; certain conditions and restrictions may apply. All prize winners will be responsible for all federal, state and local taxes associated with the prize.  Prizes are nontransferable and no substitution or cash equivalent is allowed, except in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of the same approximate retail value.

 

f.        PARTICIPATION AWARD: In addition to the Grand, Finalist, Semi-Finalist, and Instant-Win Prizes above, entrants who answer the NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Question of the Day correctly but do not win an Instant-Win Prize will receive a Participation Award: one (1) discount for 10% off their order at the NASCAR.COM Superstore. Participation award will be available to qualifying participants at time of entry.  Discount must be redeemed exclusively on www.NASCAR.COM/Superstore. The discount is valid per the dates and specifications on the offer.

 

6.      WINNERS: An entry selected as a Semi-Finalist will be declared made by the “Authorized Account Holder” of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. The Authorized Account Holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet provider or has permission of the assignee to use the account. Documentation may be required to prove identity and/or eligibility. Any necessary alternate winners will be selected in a similar random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries received. Potential Semi-Finalists will be notified approximately one (1) day following the drawing date by a phone call to the phone number listed on the application/entry form. The selected Semi-Finalist will have 24 hours from the time of the first phone notification to respond or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected, time permitting. Semi-Finalists are responsible for all federal, state and local taxes. Semi-Finalists must complete, sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, mutually agreeable liability/publicity release and tax documents. In addition, Semi-Finalists will be required to sign and return a Personal Services Agreement (“PSA”) which outlines their obligations in accepting the prize. For details on the PSA, see Rule #6a below. If any of the aforementioned documents are not returned within seven (7) calendar days of notification, or if they are returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. Sponsor is not responsible for any change of email, mailing address and/or telephone number of entrants. Semi-Finalists may also be subject to a Criminal Background Check and will be required to complete and return a background check authorization form within 24 hours of receipt. If a Potential Winner is found not to be eligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules, the Potential Winner will be disqualified.  In the event that a Potential Winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize to an alternate entrant (time permitting) who will also be selected randomly even if the disqualified Potential Winner’s name may have been announced. If any Potential Winner is unable to travel on the designated dates, or fails to appear as required at the Semi-Finals Contest or Finals Contest, the Prize (and/or winner’s right to participate in future events) is forfeited. Guests: Semi-Finalist, Finalist, and Grand Prize winner’s guest must be 18 or older, and must sign and return a Liability Release and Publicity Release before the trip, as well as travel from the same originating airport as the winner. Semi-Finalist, Finalist and Grand Prize winners and their guests must possess valid travel documents (e.g. valid photo ID) and agree to travel on the dates specified by Sponsor. Publicity Release: Except where prohibited, acceptance of prize by winner and guest constitutes winner’s and guest’s consent that their name, likeness, voice and/or biographical data may be used by Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without limitation and without additional notice, compensation or consent.

 

a.      PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: As a condition of prize award, Semi-Finalist winners may be required to negotiate and execute a Personal Services Agreement (“PSA”) with Sponsor with no additional compensation being paid in exchange therefore, or an alternate winner may be chosen. The PSA will set forth winner’s responsibilities, if any. The PSA may require, among other things, (i) that Sponsor has the right, but not the obligation, to require Semi-Finalists to make one (1) or more personal appearances at a time and location selected by the Sponsor for media interviews, photo shoots and/or any other public relations activity, (ii) that winners permit the use of their name, likeness or identifying information for promotional, publicity or advertising purposes in any media, including print, electronic and online media, without time or geographic limitations, and (iii) that Semi-Finalists agree to appear at the Semi-Finalist and (potentially) Finalist events.  Notwithstanding any of the above, Sponsor’s sole obligation under the PSA is to award the Semi-Finalists with the Semi-Finalist prize package (and potentially Finalist and Grand Prize packages) outlined in the “Prizes and Approximate Retail Values” section of these official rules. Sponsor will have no obligation to use the winners’ services or name or likeness in any manner whatsoever. In the event Semi-Finalist fails to execute a PSA by a date specified by Sponsor, he/she will forfeit the entire Semi-Finalist Prize (as well as subsequent prize levels), and an alternate winner may be selected from among the remaining entries, time permitting.

 

7.   ADDITIONAL TERMS: Entry constitutes acceptance of all Official Rules, which are final and binding in all respects. Decisions of GMR, an independent agency, will be final in all matters. By participating in the Promotion, entrant agrees (and agrees to confirm in writing): (a) to release Released Parties, their affiliates, subsidiaries, retailers, sales representatives, distributors, and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents, from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any prize, (b) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (d) any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys’ fees and court costs. BY ACCEPTING PRIZE, WINNER ACCEPTS THE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS NATURE AND RISK IN AIR TRAVEL AND ATTENDING AUTOMOBILE RACES, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIZE EVENT IS VOLUNTARY, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE ARE NATURAL FACTORS AND OCCURRENCES WHICH MAY IMPACT ON OR AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE ACTIVITIES HE/SHE IS PARTICIPATING IN AND HE/SHE ASSUMES THE RISK OF SUCH FACTORS AND OCCURRENCES AND AGREES THAT RELEASED PARTIES SHALL NOT BE IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULTING INJURY AND/OR DEATH. The Released Parties are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Promotion or in the announcement of prizes. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with this Promotion, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Promotion is undermined by any event including, but not limited to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or by other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), Sponsor shall have the right, in its discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the Promotion without further obligation. If Sponsor, in its sole discretion, elects to abbreviate the Promotion as a result of a Force Majeure event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award the prize from among all valid and eligible entries received up to the time of such Force Majeure event. All entries are the property of Sponsor and are not returnable. By entering, entrants agree that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, participant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Promotion, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of State of California without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules.  By entering, entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state and local courts located in Alameda County, California.

 

8.   ONLINE ENTRY: This Promotion is intended for viewing in the United States only and is governed by applicable U.S. law. If you are not a legal resident of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) and are not located in 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) at the time of entry, you are not eligible and may not participate in this Promotion. If for any reason the online portion of this program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s control which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion at any time. Each entry must be manually key-stroked and manually entered by the participant. Repetitive automated electronic submission of entries is prohibited, and any such entries will be disqualified. The Released Parties assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction, or unauthorized appearance of qualification of prize. The Released Parties is not responsible for any problem or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, server or provider, computer equipment, software failure or any e-mail or entry to be received by Sponsor due to technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or any web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Promotion. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATON OF THE PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGE FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Promotion, acting in violation of these rules, acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or acting with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Any use of robotic, automated, programmed or similar entry methods will void all entries submitted by such methods. Only the number of prizes stated herein will be awarded. In the event any technical errors result in the apparent selection of more winners than intended (in any prize category), Sponsor reserves the right to award the prizes by random drawing from among all eligible claimants (in that prize category). Please see the Web site’s privacy policy located at http://asknascar.radweblive.com/privacy for details of our policy regarding the personal information collected in connection with this Promotion.

 

9.   WINNERS LIST:  For a list of major prize winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope by October 31, 2009 to: The Ask.com NASCAR®-Themed Trivia Challenge Winners List, c/o Fulfillment Dept., 5000 S. Town Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151. Winners may also be disclosed at Ask.com.

 

Sponsored 2009 by IAC Search & Media, Inc., 555 12th St., Ste. 500, Oakland, CA 94607.

Administered by GMR Marketing LLC, 5000 S. Towne Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151.

 

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