Official Rules and Prize Details

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1. To enter this Sweepstakes, you must agree to and abide by these Official Rules.

* No Purchase OR DONATION IS Necessary To Enter Or Win. of course, we appreciate your contribution, but sending a contribution will not affect your chances of winning.

* You must have access to a phone with a working voicemail or have online access and an active e-mail account to participate.

* You must be 21 years or older and a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire to enter and win.

* You must pay all taxes associated with this Sweepstakes.

2. Sponsor: WGBH Educational Foundation, One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.

3. Eligibility: The Winter Viking River Cruise 2018 Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is open only to permanent legal residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire and who are physically located there, who are 21 years of age or older and who possess a valid United States Passport with an expiration date after February 28, 2021. Employees, officers, directors, trustees, board members, and advisory committee members of Sponsor and Viking River Cruises (“VRC”), or any of their respective related, parent, affiliated, or subsidiary companies, or who have within six (6) months prior to the start date of the Sweepstakes performed services for WGBH or VRC, and/or their respective parent, subsidiary, affiliated, or successor companies, and immediate family and household members of such individuals, are not eligible to enter or win. “Immediate family members” means parents, step-parents, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, or spouses, regardless of where they live. “Household members” means people who share the same residence at least three consecutive months a year, whether related or not. Potential winners may be required to provide proof of eligibility upon request prior to prize award. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

4. Sweepstakes Entry: The Sweepstakes begins at 9:01 a.m. EST on November 24, 2018 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. EST on December 31, 2018 (“Promotion Period”).
To enter, either call WGBH at 800-492-1111 or WGBY at 800-639-5057 or navigate online to wgbh.org or wgby.org.

Answer the questions asked of you on the telephone or complete the online entry form with your legal name, e-mail address, address of your legal residence, city, state, and zip code. Follow all instructions to complete and submit the online entry form. There is a limit of one (1) entry per eligible person during the Promotion Period, regardless of the number of telephone calls or email addresses or accounts a person may have. All eligible persons who pledge online or by telephone during the Promotion Period are automatically entered to win, provided that the entrant has included his or her complete address, phone number and all other required information except that (x) individuals who donate by means of the WGBH Passport online donation form are not automatically entered into the Sweepstakes, however they may enter by means of an opt-in e-mail sent to them after completing the WGBH Passport online donation form, and (y) individuals who donate by check are not automatically entered into the Sweepstakes.

Multiple entries or mass entry attempts will result in disqualification of all entries by that entrant. Online entries must be manually key-stroked by the entrant; use of automated entry devices or programs, or entries by third parties, are prohibited. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Proof of entering information at the Sweepstakes website is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of such entry. Personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes may be used in accordance with the WGBH Privacy Policy, available at https://www.wgbh.org/help/2018/04/30/privacy-policy.

5. Random Drawing: One (1) potential Prize Winner will be selected in a random electronic drawing on or about January 10, 2019. To be eligible for the Prize drawing, the entry must be received and recorded by WGBH’s computer during the Promotion Period or received by WGBH telephonically during the Promotion Period. The electronic drawing will be conducted by Sponsor whose decisions are final and binding on all matters related to the Sweepstakes.

6. Winner Notification: The potential Prize Winner will be notified within five (5) business days from January 10, 2019. The potential Winner will be notified by e-mail or such other method as determined by Sponsor based on contact information provided in entering the Sweepstakes. If Sponsor notifies a potential Winner via e-mail, failure to respond to that e-mail within three (3) business days after transmission to the potential Winner or return of the e-mail notification as undeliverable after two (2) attempts will result in disqualification and award of the Prize to an alternate winner. If Sponsor notifies a potential Winner via telephone, failure to respond to that telephone call within three (3) business days after the call to the potential Winner will result in disqualification and award of the Prize to an alternate winner. The potential Winner will be required to complete, sign and return within five (5) business days of Sponsor’s transmission, or within eight (8) business days of mailing (i.e., Sponsor’s delivery to the post office) of each of the following documents: an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and Indemnification, and a Publicity Release, where allowed by law.

The travel companion of the Prize Winner must be 21 years of age or older and will be required to sign a Liability Release and Indemnification, and a Publicity Release, where allowed by law, within the time period specified above. If the signed Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release and Indemnification and Publicity Release documents are not returned to Sponsor within the specified time period, or if a potential Winner is found to be ineligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules, or declines the Prize for any reason prior to award, the Prize may be forfeited and the potential Winner may be disqualified. If the potential Winner is disqualified for any reason, the Prize will be awarded to an alternate winner selected at random from all remaining eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. In the event of any dispute concerning the identity of any entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the natural person who is the authorized account holder of the transmitting e-mail account. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

In the event that a Prize Winner is not selected or the Prize is not awarded by March 1, 2019, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for failed, partial or garbled computer transmissions, or for technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to electronic malfunction or damage of any network, hardware or software. If for any reason the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or technical or telephonic failures beyond Sponsor’s control that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In such event, Sponsor reserves the right to conduct the Sweepstakes and award the Prize by means of a random drawing comprised of all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (as appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor or otherwise award the Prize in a manner which is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Notice of termination/modification/suspension of Sweepstakes will be posted on the website. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or loss, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; or any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or electronic entry to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion online or at any website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in or downloading any materials from this Sweepstakes.

Entrants further agree not to knowingly damage or cause interruption of the Sweepstakes and/or prevent others from participating in the Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY ONLINE SERVICE OR WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY VIOLATE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LAWS. IF SUCH AN ATTEMPT IS MADE, SPONSOR MAY DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT MAKING SUCH ATTEMPT AND SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.

7. Prize: The Prize will consist of: (a) a trip for two (2) adults who are 21 years of age or older on VRC’s Danube Waltz 8-day, 5 country river cruise valid on available 2019/2020 embarkations only; (b) accommodation on the cruise for eight (8) consecutive days in one (1) Category A stateroom, double occupancy; (c) all onboard meals, at the option of the Prize Winner and his/her travel companion; and (d) guided excursions selected by VRC and available to the Prize Winner and his/her travel companion at every port of call during the cruise as described below for which the Prize Winner must make reservations within 90 days prior to departure. The cruise is anticipated to include the following ports of call (subject to change by VRC per the Passenger Ticket Contract which will be part of the ticket documentation for cruise passengers): Passau, Germany; Linz, Krems, and Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Budapest, Hungary.

8. Travel Terms:
(a) Roundtrip trans-Atlantic air from a published gateway city in the United States (but excluding cities in all US territories and possessions), transfers, taxes and airport fees will be arranged/booked by VRC for economy class round-trip travel for two (2) adults, arriving in Munich, Germany in time for transport to the cruise in Passau, Germany and ultimately departing the cruise eight (8) days later in Budapest, Hungary to return to the U.S. departure city. Airline and departing/arrival cities determined at time of ticketing. Includes all airport-to-ship transfers, and air taxes and air fuel surcharges but excludes transportation to and from departing and arrival U.S. airports.

(b) The Prize Winner and his/her travel companion must travel together on the same flight itinerary from the same U.S. departure city to Munich, Germany and return from Budapest, Hungary to the U.S. departure city.

(c) Prize Winner and his/her travel companion are solely responsible for all other expenses not specified herein, including but not limited to additional meals, beverages, tips, taxes, excursions, fees, surcharges, service charges or passenger facility charges, passport fees, visa fees, security fees, and any additional transfers and/or ground transportation, including taxis. The Prize Winner and his/her travel companion are solely responsible for any additional pre- or post- trip excursions, including the reservations and all costs related thereto, whether or not such additional excursions are booked through VRC.

(d) Should the Prize become unavailable for any reason, VRC will substitute a cruise of equal value and offering as close to the original itinerary as reasonably possible, on a space-available basis. In addition, in the event that the Prize Winner is physically unable to travel at the time of the Prize upon receiving appropriate documentation, VRC will rebook the Prize Winner and his/her travel companion for a substitute cruise of equal value and offering as close to the original itinerary as possible, on a space-available basis. The Prize is not transferable or convertible to cash and must be accepted as awarded. No cash or credit redemption, assignment, transfer or substitution of the Prize is permitted, except VRC reserves the right to substitute a cruise as provided in this Paragraph 8(d) should the Prize become unavailable.

(e) All travel dates and arrangements are subject to change, availability and Sponsor’s and VRC’s approval. Neither Sponsor nor VRC is liable for any expenses incurred because of flight cancellation/delay or any acts or omissions whatsoever by air carriers or other transportation companies. The Prize Winner and his/her travel companion are solely responsible for fulfilling any necessary travel requirements prior to travel. PRIZE WINNER AND HIS/HER TRAVEL COMPANION ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING VALID U.S. PASSPORTS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 2021 AND TRAVEL INSURANCE AND HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NEITHER SPONSOR NOR VRC WILL OBTAIN OR PROVIDE TRAVEL INSURANCE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF INSURANCE.

(f) Baggage fees on flights may apply, depending on itinerary. Allowances are subject to size/weight limits. Schedules are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. It is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession at the time and place of departure of all necessary documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa where applicable) and obtaining inoculations that may be required.

(g) The Released Parties as specified in Paragraph 10 below are not responsible for any changes of any element of Prize travel nor are they liable for any expenses incurred because of flight cancellation or flight delays.

(h) The Prize is non-transferable, non-assignable, is not for resale and has no cash value. No prize substitution or cash redemption by the Prize Winner is allowed. Sponsor and/or VRC reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value if any portion or all of Prize becomes unavailable for any reason. The Prize may not be sold, bartered or exchanged by the Prize Winner. The Prize is provided “as is” and without any warranty of any kind. By accepting the Prize, the Prize Winner acknowledges compliance with these Official Rules.

(i) If the Prize Winner does not have a travel companion accompany him/her on the trip for any reason, the Prize will otherwise be awarded in increments appropriate for one (1) traveler (i.e., the Prize Winner); and, in such event, no substitute prize or additional compensation will be awarded to the Prize Winner.

(j) The Prize Winner and his/her travel companion must follow all instructions of VRC during their trip and should the Prize Winner and/or his/her travel companion fail to adhere to such instructions or engage in unruly, obnoxious, anti-social or otherwise inappropriate behavior (as determined by VRC in its sole discretion), VRC reserves the right to end the participation of the Prize Winner and/or his/her travel companion on the Prize, and send Prize Winner and/or his/her travel companion home and/or take other actions as VRC deems appropriate in its sole discretion, without VRC or Sponsor having any liability or further obligation to Prize Winner.

9. Value of the Prize and Odds:

(a) Approximate Retail Value of the Prize: up to $12,800 United States Dollars. Actual final value of the Prize may be higher or lower based on point of departure; flight and cost at time of booking; and, under no circumstances will the Prize Winner receive the difference between the Approximate Retail Value of the Prize and the actual final value of Prize in cash. Any costs and incidentals not specified herein are the Prize Winner’s sole responsibility. If the potential Prize Winner cannot or does not accept the Prize as stated, the Prize may be forfeited in its entirety and awarded to an alternate winner. THE PRIZE WINNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL TAX OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. THE prize winner will receive a 1099 tax form reflecting THE actual value of THE prize.

(b) Odds of winning the Prize depend on total number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period.

10. Conditions and Limitations of Liability: By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and VRC, which shall be final in all respects. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and VRC, each of their respective advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers, any entity responsible for the administration of this Sweepstakes, each of the foregoing entities’ respective parent, subsidiary, affiliated, and successor companies, and each of their respective officers, directors, trustees, agents, representatives, and employees, as well as each of their respective successors, representatives, and assigns, (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all actions, claims, injury, loss, or damage, including, without limitation, death and bodily injury, arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participation in this Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activity (including without limitation, any travel related to acceptance and use of the Prize), and/or from entrant’s acceptance, receipt, use or misuse of the Prize or any component thereof. By accepting the Prize, the Prize Winner grants Sponsor, VRC and their designees permission to use their name, voice, likeness, photograph, prize information, biographical data, and city and state of residence on a winner's list (if applicable) and for programming, publicity, and promotional purposes, worldwide in all forms of media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsor, VRC and their designees are not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, at Sponsor’s and/or VRC’s sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation. Sweepstakes are subject to the applicable federal and state laws and regulations of the United States only. All submissions become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged.

NEITHER SPONSOR NOR VRC MAKES ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF THE PRIZE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ITS QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PRECEDING EXCLUDES ANY EXPRESS OR LEGALLY REQUIRED WARRANTIES ON SPONSOR’S OR VRC’S PRODUCTS; SUCH WARRANTIES BEING LIMITED BY THEIR STATED TERMS/CONDITIONS.

FORCE MAJEURE: THE FAILURE OF SPONSOR OR VRC TO COMPLY WITH ANY PROVISION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES OR THE COMMENCMENT, INTERRUPTION, OR TERMINATION OF THE CRUISE AND/OR ANY EXCURSION RELATED THERETO DUE TO AN ACT OF GOD, HURRICANE, WAR, FIRE, RIOT, EARTHQUAKE, TERRORISM, ACT OF PUBLIC ENEMIES, ACTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CONTROL OF EITHER SPONSOR OR VRC (EXCEPTING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS), DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION OR UTILITIES, STRIKES, OR OTHER FORCE MAJEURE EVENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A BREACH OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

11. Disputes/Choice Of Law: If any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Sweepstakes, the Official Rules, or the breach of any term hereof cannot be settled through direct discussions for a period of 30 days, each entrant agrees, then, upon notice duly served, that the controversy or claim shall be resolved by binding and final arbitration administered by JAMS or its successor (“JAMS”), at JAMS’ Boston, Massachusetts office, before a single neutral arbitrator appointed in accordance with the streamlined arbitration rules and procedures, or subsequent versions thereof, including the optional appeal procedure (including the optional JAMS Rules, including, without limitation, the rule providing that each party will contribute equally to JAMS fees and expenses and the rules providing for limited discovery and other exchange of information). All disputes and arbitrations shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Federal Rules of Evidence regardless of choice of law rules and there shall be no award of punitive damages. The decision of the arbitrator shall be in writing and shall include a statement of the essential conclusions and findings upon which the decision is based. The JAMS Rules are available at www.JAMSADR.com All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential and disclosed only to those with a need to know or as may be required by law or as may be required to enforce any arbitration proceedings or awards. Judgment on any awards may be entered in the federal or state courts in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which are the exclusive forums for such matters.

12. Winner Identification: For the name of the winner, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Winter Viking River Cruise 2018 Sweepstakes Winner, Katherine O’Donnell, WGBH Educational Foundation, One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135. All such requests must be received by April 1, 2019.