Nothing But Nets United Airlines Ticket
Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES (the "Official Rules")
1. DESCRIPTION: The Nothing But Nets United Airlines Ticket Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins
on Friday, July 4, 2008 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) and ends on Monday, August 4, 2008 at
11:59 PM EST (the "Entry Period"). Entry in the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other
promotion, contest or sweepstakes.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFICIAL RULES: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each participant
unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of the
United Nations Foundation, Inc. and United Airlines, (the "Sponsors"), which shall be final and binding in all
respects. Whether an entrant receives a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
3. ELIGIBILITY: All entrants who are at least eighteen (18) years of age) and have a valid e-mail address
and Internet access at the time of entry are eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. The Sponsors, the United
Nations Foundation and United Airlines), and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated
companies, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of
their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the "Sweepstakes
Entities"), and immediate family and household members of such individuals, are ineligible to enter the
Sweepstakes or win a prize. "Immediate family members" shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians,
children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses. "Household members" shall mean those people
who share the same residence, whether or not related. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible
entries. Limit one entry per person, per valid e-mail address and/or per household for the duration of the
Promotion Period, regardless of method of entry. Void where prohibited.
4. HOW TO ENTER: No Purchase is necessary to enter the Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend on the
number of eligible entries received. During the Entry Period, potential entrants must complete the Nothing
But Nets survey and click “Submit” to enter the Sweepstakes. Odds of winning do not depend on, nor will be
influenced by, the answers to the survey questions. A complete entry will include (i) completion of survey
and (ii) submission of a valid email address. By successfully submitting a completed online entry form as
directed, the entrant will be entered in the Sweepstakes. Entrants must fully complete and submit all nonoptional data requested on the online entry form to be eligible. Incomplete, unreadable, or unintelligible
entries are void and will be disqualified. All entries must be received by the end of the Entry Period. Limit of
one (1) entry per e-mail address or person. In case of multiple entries received from any person or email
address, only the first entry received from such person or email address will be considered. Each entrant
must be the rightful owner (or have authorized use) of the email account utilized in the entry. In the event of
a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of a winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be
deemed to be made by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry
provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as
the natural person to whom the applicable Internet service provider or other organization (such as a
business or educational institution) has assigned the e-mail address for the domain associated with the
submitted e-mail address.
5. PRIZE: One (1) prize winner (the "Winner") will receive one (1) United Airlines ticket to any destination in
the United States to which United Airlines flies.
Trip packages include roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for one (1) from a major airport near winner's
home (determined by United Airlines in its sole discretion). The entrant acknowledges that some restrictions
on travel may apply. Winners who do not reside in the U.S. or do not reside near one of the departure cities
noted will be responsible for securing their own transportation to those departure cities. Winners must claim
their prizes and travel in the year they are awarded.
6. GENERAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: All details and other restrictions of prizes not specified in these Official
Rules will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. . Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable, except at Sponsors's sole and absolute discretion. No substitution or cash equivalent of the
Prize or any portion thereof permitted may be awarded. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency
between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes promotional materials and the terms
and conditions of these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail and govern. The value of the Prize
may be taxable to the Winner as income. The Winner must supply Sponsors with his/her social security
number for tax purposes. An IRS Form 1099 will be issued by United Airlines in the name of the Winner for
the actual value of the Prize received. The Winner shall be solely responsible for all federal, state, provincial
and/or local taxes (including income and withholding taxes), and the reporting consequences thereof, and
for any other fees or costs associated with the applicable prize. Upon entry into the Sweepstakes, each
entrant agrees to comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
7. WINNER DETERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION: The Winner will be randomly selected from among all
eligible entries received during the Entry Period. A random drawing will be conducted by Sponsors using
randomization methods selected in its sole discretion, to occur on or about August 5, 2008.. The potential
winner will be notified via email, phone or mail, using contact information submitted on the online entry form.
Sponsors shall have no liability for any prize notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by the
potential winner for any reason. If, despite reasonable efforts, a potential winner does not respond within
twenty-four (24) hours of issuance of the first notification attempt (or a shorter time if required by
exigencies), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to such potential
winner, such potential winner will be disqualified, forfeit his or her prize and an alternate winner may be
randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries. If any potential winner is found to be ineligible,
or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines a prize for any reason prior to award,
such potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate may be randomly selected from among all
remaining eligible entries. Sponsors may successively attempt to contact up to two (2) potential winners in
accordance with such procedure, and if there is still no confirmed winner of a prize after such attempts have
been made, if any, the prize may go un-awarded.
8. VERIFICATION OF POTENTIAL WINNERS: The potential prize (and his/her guest) winner will be
required to sign and return to the Sponsors, within ten (10) days of the date notice is sent, an Affidavit of
Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release (except where prohibited) (collectively, "Prize Claim Documents").
in order to claim his/her prize. Time is of the essence in awarding the prizes. Accordingly, if a potential
winner and his/her guest fails or refuses to sign and return all Prize Claim Documents within ten (10) days of
issuance (or a shorter time if required by exigencies), the potential winner may be disqualified and Sponsors
may select an alternate winner from among all remaining eligible entries. Sponsors shall have no
responsibility or obligation to a Winner or potential prize winner who is unable or unavailable to accept or
utilize prize as described herein.
9. WAIVER OF LIABILITY / PUBLICITY RELEASE: By participating in the Sweepstakes and submitting an
entry, all entrants agree to (i) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (ii)
waive any and all claims against the Sponsors, United Airlines, and each of their respective parents,
affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and
promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their
respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, "Released Parties") for
any injury, damage or loss of any kind (including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or
loss of property) that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the participation in the
Sweepstakes or from the acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of any prize or any travel or
activity related to the acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of any prize. By acceptance of
prize, each Winner grants to Sponsors and each of their respective designees the right to publicize such
Winner's name, address (city and state of residence) photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize
information in any media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity without
additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.
10. DISCLAIMER: This Sweepstakes is in no way officially connected with or endorsed by ??.
11. GENERAL CONDITIONS / FORCE MAJEURE: By participating in the Sweepstakes and submitting an
entry, all entrants agree that the Released Parties (i) shall not be responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate
information, whether caused by entrant, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming
associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, and (iii) have not made any warranty, representation or
guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to the prize(s), including, without limitation, to
such prize's quality or fitness for a particular purpose. The Released Parties assume no responsibility for
any damage to a participant's computer system which is occasioned by accessing the Sweepstakes Page or
participating in the Sweepstakes, or for any computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program
malfunctions, or other errors, failures, delayed computer transmissions or network connections including
without limitation, those that are human or technical in nature. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Released Parties are not responsible for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable
networks, servers, satellites, Internet Service Providers, websites, or other connections; or for
miscommunications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable
transmissions; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, difficulties or other errors of any kind or nature; or
for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information. Sponsors
reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the
participation process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or the Sweepstakes Page, to be acting in violation
of these Official Rules or to be acting in an unsportsman-like or disruptive manner, or with the intent to
disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass
any other person, and Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such
person to the fullest extent permitted by law. If, in the exclusive judgment of Sponsors, this promotion (or
any portion thereof) becomes compromised in any way, Sponsors reserve the right to withdraw the
promotion offer (or any portion thereof), cancel any method of entry, to void any entries submitted
fraudulently and/or select winners from among all non-suspect eligible entries received prior to act that
compromised the promotion. In the event Sponsors are prevented from awarding prize(s) or continuing with
the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event including, but not limited to, fire, flood, natural or
man-made epidemic of health of other means, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or
public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared
or undeclared) or any federal state or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis (e.g.
SARS), order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not within the control of the Sponsors (each a
"Force Majeure" event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required,
Sponsors shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Sweepstakes. The invalidity or
unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal,
these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the
invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Sponsors’ failure to enforce any term of these Official
Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
12. DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and
causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved
individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the state and/or federal courts
located in the state of New York; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual outof-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event
attorneys' fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant
hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other
damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or
otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and
enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsors in connection
with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New
York without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or
any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State
of New York.
13. WINNERS LIST/OFFICIAL RULES: To obtain a copy of the winners list, send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to the Nothing But Nets Survey Winners List, 1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 4th Floor,
Washington, D.C. 20036. All such requests must be received no later than six (6) weeks after the end of the
Entry Period. These Official Rules will be posted on the Sweepstakes Page during the Entry Period and for
six (6) weeks thereafter.