Official Contest Rules:
1. The “Contest” will be called FRANKEN-STICK CONTEST. The primary “Sponsor” of the Contest is Bison Hockey Sticks, Box 1021, Orchard Park, NY 14127.
No purchase is necessary. Void where prohibited. Subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. By entering, “Entrant” agrees to be bound by these official rules and decisions, which shall be final in all respects.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
3. CONTEST ENTRIES: The Contest will accept entries beginning on Tuesday October 1st 2019, 12:00AM EST through Thursday, October 31st 2019 at 11:59PM EST. Sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest duration at its sole discretion.
4. HOW TO ENTER: Entrant may register for the Contest by submitting a photo of a broken composite hockey stick repaired using Bison Hockey Sticks “DIY Stick Repair System”. Email your submission (photo of your repaired stick, model, name and contact information) directly to contest@bisonhocksticks.com.
Entrant agrees to, and hereby does, release Bison Sales and Marketing LLC (DBA Bison Hockey Sticks) and any of its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any injury (including, without limitation, physical injury, mental anguish or emotional distress, and injury to reputation), economic damage and/or damage to property that occurs as a result of, arises out of, or is related, in whole or in part, to his or her participation in the Contest.
5. CONTEST WINNERS: Winners will be chosen by random drawing by Sponsor. Winners will be contacted via email the week of November 1st 2019. If a winner cannot be reached by Sponsor within thirty (30) days, using the email address or phone number provided at the time of entry, that winner shall forfeit the prize.
6. CONTEST PRIZES:
All Entries (Random Drawing):
One Prize - Your choice - Bison Blackout or Blackout PRO Sr. Hockey Stick - Estimated Retail Value $199
“Franken-Stick” Entries Only (Random Drawing):
One Prize - Your choice - Bison Blackout or Blackout PRO Sr. Hockey Stick - Estimated Retail Value $199
All prizes being offered are provided “as is.” Sponsor and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors, and employees of their advertising agencies or representatives, vendors, attorneys, and assigns are not responsible in any way for any defects, malfunctions, or any unforeseen problems with prizes awarded and SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, FOR THE GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THESE GOODS AND SERVICES. FURTHERMORE, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPONSOR, OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AGENCIES, SPONSORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, OR EMPLOYEES OF ITS ADVERTISING AGENCIES OR REPRESENTATIVES, VENDORS, ATTORNEYS OR ASSIGNS, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE CONTEST.
Prizes are non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Prizes and value subject to change.
7. INCIDENTAL EXPENSES AND UPGRADES: Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses that are not specifically listed as part of a prize herein and that 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. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.
8. AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY: Upon the request of Sponsor, a winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Prize Acceptance Form and IRS W-9 form. If a winner fails to comply with these official rules, that winner will be disqualified.
9. PUBLICITY RELEASE: By registering for the Contest, all entrants grant Bison Sales and Marketing, LLC (DBA Bison Hockey Sticks) the right to use your name, any photos submitted, and other details associated with entries for publishing and advertising in all mediums including but not limited websites, print advertising and social media. All entries become the property of Sponsor, and Entrant hereby assigns any and all intellectual property rights in his or her entry to Sponsor.
10. RELEASE AND WAIVER. By registering for this Contest, Entrant, on behalf of himself or herself, his or her heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, agrees to waive, release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any injury (including without limitation physical injury, mental anguish or emotional distress, and injury to reputation), economic damage and/or damage to property that occurs, arises out of, or related, in whole or in part, to: 1) Entrant’s participation in any aspect of the contest; 2) all goods and services provided by Sponsor or its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors as part of the contest; 3) any act or omission by Sponsor or its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors in connection with the contest and/or 4) the use by Sponsor or its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, agencies, sponsors, employees, representatives, and independent contractors for marketing and promotional purposes of Entrant’s name, photographs, video or audio footage, and/or biographical information. This waiver, release, indemnification and hold harmless agreement applies regardless of whether such claims, demands, actions, losses, or causes or action arise out of contract, tort, statute or any other legal or equitable theory, regardless of whether asserted as an affirmative claim or as a defense, regardless of when such claims, demands, actions, losses, or causes of action arises; and regardless of whether such claims, demands, actions, losses, or causes of action are now known or discovered in the future.
11. EXECUTION OF RULES: All contest rules, execution thereof, participation, dispute of, and any information pertaining to the contest are judged by Sponsor and are subject to its decision in its sole discretion. Additions to or deletions from these rules may be made at any time by Sponsor, without notice. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the contest. In case of dispute related to World Wide Web malfunctions, other technical malfunctions, human error, or circumstances beyond Sponsor’s control and/or other mishaps, the decision of Sponsor is final.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES: By registering for the contest, Entrant, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, agrees that he or she has read and understands, and agrees to comply with, all of these rules.