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2012 Bracket Challenge Rules
courier-journal.com Bracket Buster contest
OFFICIAL RULES
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, Bracket Buster (the "Contest") is open to Kentucky and Indiana residents who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Courier-Journal, ("Sponsor"), Gannett Co., Inc, and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win.
3. How To Enter. The Contest will begin at 12:01 p.m. on March 14, 2010 and end on April 5, 2010, and the conclusion of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (the "Contest Period").
Internet Entry: Enter by visiting the Bracket Buster official registration page on the courier-journal.com website (www.courier-journal.com) and completing all of the required information and following all posted instructions. Your computer must accept cookies, or any successor or similar technology, which may be used for the purpose of entry tracking. Complete the entry form and any other required fields and then submit your entry by clicking on the "SEND" button. By entering, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules and to receive e-mails from Sponsor or those directed by Sponsor. You can opt-out of the receipt of such e-mails by following the directions on the Contest website or in any email received from Sponsor.
You may enter the Contest as often as you like but only one (1) prize per person. Multiple entries by means of software generated or other automated processes will be disregarded.
Sponsor will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender or Sponsor. In the event of a dispute, all online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the ISP account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an ISP account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such ISP account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning ISP addresses for the domain associated with such ISP account. All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Contest.
4. Winner Selection. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from all eligible entrants. The Winner will be determined based on the most points accumulated. Each round of the Contest is worth 64 points. There are 6 rounds that total up to 384 points. First round games are 2 points each. Second round games are 4 points each. Third round games are 8 points each. Fourth round games are 16 points each. Fifth round games are 32 points each. Final championship game is worth 64 points.
The grand prize winner will be selected as being the one with the most number of points. In the event of a tie between two (2) or more entries based on scoring, the highest ranking will be determined by the following tiebreakers, in order of listing:
Tiebreaker #1 - Total Number of Correct Games Picked
Tiebreaker #2 - Riskiest Upset Picks?
Tiebreaker #3 - Total Number of Correct Games Picked in the First Round
Tiebreaker #4 - Random Drawing
Tiebreaker #2 calculation: Each bracket is evaluated using the exclusive risk assessor, which computes the risk of each chosen upset versus historical tournament results. The bracket that is deemed riskiest by this methodology wins this tiebreaker. Any further ties are left as ties in the standings.
The tie-breaking system above represents the default tie-breaking system. Each local media partner can choose their own scoring and tie-breaking system. If they select their own tie-breaking system and/or scoring it will be clearly stated in the local rules that will also be posted on this website.
Odds of winning prizes depend on the total number of eligible entries received and the relative College Hoops knowledge of all entrants.
5. Prizes and Odds. Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 cash.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. Winner Notification and Acceptance. Winners will be notified on or about April 8 at the telephone number or email address provided on winner's entry form. Sponsor will call or email during regular business hours at number or email address provided on entry form and will leave no messages. Failure to reach winner by email or by phone, after three attempts, may result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of his or her interest in all prizes, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries. Winners may waive their right to receive prizes. Entry into this contest grants permission to The Courier-Journal and its affiliated publications to call or email participants at the telephone number and/or email address provided on the entry ballot. Prizes are nonassignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes. Winners may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility/liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law) which must be returned within ten (10) days of date of personal delivery or date of postmark. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release within ten (10) days, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner's disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner. Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner's consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation the Internet, or further compensation. Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.
7. Participation. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by Sponsor. In the event the Contest is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. Should the Contest be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date.
8. Construction. 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 such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright, and Sponsor. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
9. Sponsor. Bracket Buster is sponsored by The Courier-Journal. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Contest. For a list of winners (available after April 8 or a copy of these Official Rules, visit courier-journal.com/bracketbuster or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to "Winners List/Official Rules" (as applicable), Bracket Buster, The Courier-Journal, 525 W. Broadway, Louisville KY 40202. If you have any questions regarding this Contest, please contact Matt Rountree, Marketing Communications Manager.
OFFICIAL RULES
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, Bracket Buster (the "Contest") is open to Kentucky and Indiana residents who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Courier-Journal, ("Sponsor"), Gannett Co., Inc, and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win.
3. How To Enter. The Contest will begin at 12:01 p.m. on March 14, 2010 and end on April 5, 2010, and the conclusion of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (the "Contest Period").
Internet Entry: Enter by visiting the Bracket Buster official registration page on the courier-journal.com website (www.courier-journal.com) and completing all of the required information and following all posted instructions. Your computer must accept cookies, or any successor or similar technology, which may be used for the purpose of entry tracking. Complete the entry form and any other required fields and then submit your entry by clicking on the "SEND" button. By entering, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules and to receive e-mails from Sponsor or those directed by Sponsor. You can opt-out of the receipt of such e-mails by following the directions on the Contest website or in any email received from Sponsor.
You may enter the Contest as often as you like but only one (1) prize per person. Multiple entries by means of software generated or other automated processes will be disregarded.
Sponsor will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender or Sponsor. In the event of a dispute, all online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the ISP account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an ISP account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such ISP account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning ISP addresses for the domain associated with such ISP account. All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Contest.
4. Winner Selection. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from all eligible entrants. The Winner will be determined based on the most points accumulated. Each round of the Contest is worth 64 points. There are 6 rounds that total up to 384 points. First round games are 2 points each. Second round games are 4 points each. Third round games are 8 points each. Fourth round games are 16 points each. Fifth round games are 32 points each. Final championship game is worth 64 points.
The grand prize winner will be selected as being the one with the most number of points. In the event of a tie between two (2) or more entries based on scoring, the highest ranking will be determined by the following tiebreakers, in order of listing:
Tiebreaker #1 - Total Number of Correct Games Picked
Tiebreaker #2 - Riskiest Upset Picks?
Tiebreaker #3 - Total Number of Correct Games Picked in the First Round
Tiebreaker #4 - Random Drawing
Tiebreaker #2 calculation: Each bracket is evaluated using the exclusive risk assessor, which computes the risk of each chosen upset versus historical tournament results. The bracket that is deemed riskiest by this methodology wins this tiebreaker. Any further ties are left as ties in the standings.
The tie-breaking system above represents the default tie-breaking system. Each local media partner can choose their own scoring and tie-breaking system. If they select their own tie-breaking system and/or scoring it will be clearly stated in the local rules that will also be posted on this website.
Odds of winning prizes depend on the total number of eligible entries received and the relative College Hoops knowledge of all entrants.
5. Prizes and Odds. Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 cash.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. Winner Notification and Acceptance. Winners will be notified on or about April 8 at the telephone number or email address provided on winner's entry form. Sponsor will call or email during regular business hours at number or email address provided on entry form and will leave no messages. Failure to reach winner by email or by phone, after three attempts, may result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of his or her interest in all prizes, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries. Winners may waive their right to receive prizes. Entry into this contest grants permission to The Courier-Journal and its affiliated publications to call or email participants at the telephone number and/or email address provided on the entry ballot. Prizes are nonassignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes. Winners may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility/liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law) which must be returned within ten (10) days of date of personal delivery or date of postmark. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release within ten (10) days, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner's disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner. Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner's consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation the Internet, or further compensation. Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.
7. Participation. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by Sponsor. In the event the Contest is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. Should the Contest be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date.
8. Construction. 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 such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright, and Sponsor. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
9. Sponsor. Bracket Buster is sponsored by The Courier-Journal. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Contest. For a list of winners (available after April 8 or a copy of these Official Rules, visit courier-journal.com/bracketbuster or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to "Winners List/Official Rules" (as applicable), Bracket Buster, The Courier-Journal, 525 W. Broadway, Louisville KY 40202. If you have any questions regarding this Contest, please contact Matt Rountree, Marketing Communications Manager.