Pack an AFRO Win a Vacation Contest Terms and Conditions
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NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
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The “Pack an AFRO Win a Vacation Contest” is the sponsored by the Afro-American Newspapers (“AFRO”).This contest is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest, as determined by the AFRO and its agents, are final in all respects. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way the sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to the AFRO.
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ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of their respective countries where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access, a valid Facebook Account and email address prior to the beginning of the Contest Period. The AFRO has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.
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CONTEST PERIOD
The contest begins at June 21, 2019 noon EST and ends at August 13, 2019, noon EST. (“Contest Period”). All entries (submissions) must be posted on or before the time stated during that submission period. The AFRO reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.
HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the Contest by posting a photo of the Afro-American newspaper in print or digital form on your Facebook page, tagging @AfroAmericanNews and using the hashtags #afronews #packanafro.
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WINNER SELECTION
The winners will be announced August 13, 2019 on or about 7 pm EST at our Anniversary Celebration at the Cylburn Arboretum. Announcement and instructions for prize will be sent to winner’s the Facebook page. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail and Facebook account for prize notification. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached by Administrator (or The AFRO) within fifteen (15) days, , that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize.
PRIZE
A vacation certificate courtesy of Gone Again Travel & Tours valid for 5 days and 4 night’s hotel accommodations in Cancun, Mexico, that has a retail value of $839 USD. Certificate is valid for travel only for 12 months after registration date. (See Attached Cancun Vacation Terms & Conditions Document for additional details) Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. Click here for more information here about vacation
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ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
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ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The AFRO and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of the Contest, including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt to damage the content or operation of this Contest is unlawful and subject to possible legal action by the AFRO. The AFRO reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the Contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if The AFRO determines that the Contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a technical failure or other cause beyond the AFRO’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Contest. In the event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, the AFRO reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue. The AFRO and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.
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INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE AFRO AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM, ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON.
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PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants The AFRO permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
This Contest is Sponsored by: Afro-American Newspapers www.afro.com 1531 S. Edgewood St Suite Baltimore, Maryland 21227 Any questions regarding this Contest should be directed to subs@afro.com