Contest Rules

Any individual who enters, attempts to enter or in any way participates or attempts to participate in any contest, sweepstakes or giveaways (“Contest”) conducted by the Galveston Experience Company (GEX) (hereinafter referred to as the “Sponsor”) (each such individual in hereinafter referred to as an “Entrant”) agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions provided in these Official Contest Rules (“Rules”), as well as by Sponsor’s interpretations of these Rules which are final and binding in all matters relating to any Contest. Some Contests will have specific rules developed for them. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between these Rules and the Specific Contest Rules, the Specific Contest Rules shall control.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY:

Unless otherwise noted, no purchase is necessary to enter or win a prize. A purchase will also not improve your chances of winning.

HOW TO ENTER

Contest entries may be submitted as advertised or otherwise prescribed by Sponsor for the Contest.

ELIGIBILITY

Contest is open to only to individuals who are legal U.S. residents and who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Employees, contractors, officers and directors of Sponsor, its affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, divisions, suppliers, distributors and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and any third party prize provider(s) (collectively, the “Contest Entities”); individuals employed by any other radio and televisions station; and members of the immediate families are not eligible to participate in the Contest or win the prize. 

Eligibility Frequency Limits: An individual may not win more than three (3) times in one month. Only one (1) winner per household is permitted in any contest or sweepstakes. 

SELECTION OF WINNER

Prize winners will be selected per the criteria announced for the Contest. 

If the potential winner does not claim the prize within the appropriate time given upon, the entrant will automatically be disqualified and their prize will be forfeited.

Potential winner is subject to verification, including verification of eligibility. If an entrant is unable to verify his/her information, the entrant will automatically be disqualified and their prize, if any, will be forfeited. Sponsor reserves the right to determine an alternate in the event that that any winner is deemed ineligible for any reason.

As a condition of participating in the Contest, entrants agree that in order to receive a prize and be deemed a winner, entrants may need to sign an official waiver form and agree to the terms herein, including but not limited to the prize conditions. 

PRIZE / ODDS OF WINNING

Odds of Winning: The odds of winning the prize depend on the number of eligible entries received. 

Descriptions of prizes will be announced for each Contest. Only the stated number of prizes shall be awarded. A prize may not be sold or traded and is not exchangeable, transferable or redeemable for cash except in Sponsor's sole discretion. Prize details and availability are subject to change. Sponsor is not the supplier or guarantor of any prize, unless otherwise specified. All costs and expenses related to the prize acceptance, the prize, and/or prize use not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of winner. 

If tickets to an event are awarded as a prize, Sponsor is not responsible for any cancellation or rescheduling of the event for any reason and has no obligation to reimburse, refund or otherwise substitute the tickets for another prize should the event not be rescheduled or vouchers not issued. 

ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” AND THE SPONSOR DOES NOT MAKE (AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR) ANY REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO ANY PRIZE.

PUBLICITY

Except where prohibited, by accepting a prize, winner(s) grant the Sponsor  permission to use their names, images, voices, and likenesses in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereinafter invented in any and all marketing and promotional materials and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration for such use. Each winner’s name may be included in a publicly available winners list.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

The Sponsor will retain the entrant's personal data for a reasonable period of time to enable it to send that entrant any prize that they have won and to verify that these Official Rules have been complied with, and for accounting purposes. This data may be passed to a third party to enable such third party to fulfill any necessary requirements relating to the award of a prize. 

CONDITIONS

By participating in the Contest, entrant agrees to release and waive any and all claims of liability against the Contest Entities from and against from any and all liability, loss or damage (including personal injury) incurred with respect to the conduct of or participation in the Contest, or the awarding, shipping/handling, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any prize.

TAXES

Valuation of the prize is based on available information and the value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported to the IRS as required by law. Winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, related to prize acceptance and use not specified herein. Each winner must provide the Sponsor with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Sponsor in a calendar year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 reporting the value of those prizes to the IRS.

DECISIONS AND BINDING ARBITRATION

All decisions of the Sponsor will be final and binding on all matters relating to this Contest. Persons who violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtain winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. 

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Sponsor Contest shall be settled by binding arbitration.  

COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNING LAW

All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Contest Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A., without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof, and any matters or proceedings which are not subject to arbitration shall take place in the State of Texas, in the City of Houston.

TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS AND LOGOS APPEARING IN THE SWEEPSTAKES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; USE OF THESE TRADEMARKS DOES NOT IMPLY AFFILIATION OR ENDORSEMENT..