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Staples - Give Your Small Business The Push It Needs Contest 3/14/12* FB Users/Small Businesses
February 6, 2012 at
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https://www.facebook.co
rules
https://apps.facebook.c
begins 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time ("EST") on 1/18/12 and ends 11:59 p.m. EST on 3/14/12 (the "Contest Period")
Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C., who are 18 years of age and older as of date of Entry and who are employed at a small business (as defined below)
How to Enter the Contest:
click that you "Like" Staples, c) complete the on-screen registration form and d) either upload a video or record a video via a Webcam ("Video") in which you state:
The name of your small business, description of business and location of business; and
What makes your business unique
Small Business Definition: For purposes of this Contest, a small business is defined as: a privately owned corporation, partnership, LLC or sole proprietorship; a for-profit business; having less than 50 employees; and must not be a franchise. Certain types of businesses are ineligible. Please see the "Entry Guidelines" listed below for ineligible business categories.
Video Requirements include:
Video may be no longer than 15 seconds
Video must be 20 MB or smaller
Video must be in one of the following file formats: mov, mp4, avi, mpg, wmv, or 3gp
Recommended quality of 720p-1080i HD source
Video must have good sound and production quality as determined by Administrator
Limit of one entry per small business.
The person who submits the Entry must appear in the Video.
You may feature one (1) additional person in your Video. The additional person must be a resident of the 48 contiguous U.S., 18 years of age and older as of date of entry. IMPORTANT: If the Video features an additional person, please have that person sign a Release Form. Click here for the Release Form. Completed Release Forms must be submitted to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules or otherwise on request. Video may include animals or inanimate objects in addition to you and the additional person.
If the Entrant is not the business owner, all necessary permissions from the owner(s)/operator(s) to enter the business into this Contest must be obtained by the Entrant.
Video must be in English.
Video may not contain, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion:
Clothing worn in the Video showing any third party visible logos, drawings, cartoons, phrases, trademarks or other third-party materials.
Materials embodying the names, likenesses, voices, or other indicia identifying any person, including, without limitation, celebrities and/or other public or private figures, living or dead, without permission; or look-alikes of celebrities or other public or private figures, living or dead;
Content that promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message; is obscene or offensive; endorses any form of hate or hate group;
Any personal identification, such as license plate numbers, personal names, e-mail addresses or street addresses or other identifying information of any person or entity other than you, the additional person and the business.
Material that is inappropriate, indecent (including but not limited to nudity, or pornography), sexually explicit or suggestive; unnecessarily violent, profane, obscene, hateful, tortuous, derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group, (including using words or symbols that are widely considered offensive to individuals of a certain race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic group).
Content which violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination, and false advertising).
Any violence or content that engages in, encourages, advocates, discusses with the intent to commit, or provides instructions for conduct that would constitute a criminal or civil offense or would otherwise violate any federal, state, local or international law or rule.
The Video may not contain material or content for which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any other third party.
Material or content that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, hate speech, whether directed at an individual or group, and whether based upon the race, sex, creed, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or language of such individual or group or that is otherwise unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership, corporation, or political body.
Disparages, slanders or libel persons or organizations associated with Sponsor or any other brands, companies, or individuals.
Content or materials in which you impersonate another person or entity.
The following business categories may not be featured in the Video, including but not limited to: adult entertainment; gambling; liquor sales; firearms/weapons sales; businesses competing with Staples (including but not limited to technology services, copy and print services, office supplies businesses, facilities supplies and services, office furniture, shipping services, mobile phone sales, any other business that Sponsor deems competitive); any illegal business; or national brands. Sponsor also reserves the right to disqualify any business other than those listed above, in its sole discretion.
Video may not have been submitted previously in a contest of any kind or previously exhibited or displayed publicly (i.e., disclosed beyond your immediate circle of friends, small business colleagues and family) through any means.
Any Video deemed inappropriate or unsuitable, in Sponsor's sole discretion, will be disqualified. Videos must be suitable for presentation in a public forum, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Entrants and all submitted Videos must be in keeping with Sponsor's image as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion, or Video will not be posted.
The Entry including the Video may not contain information known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading. The Entry may not contain Staples' trademarks or mention Staples.
The Video must be your own original, unpublished work and must not contain, incorporate or reference any content that is owned by any third party or entity, would require the consent of any third party or entity in any jurisdiction, or which infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, right of privacy, moral rights, and/or any other applicable personal or proprietary rights including, but not limited to, copyrighted music.
The Entry may not contain viruses, worms, bots, spyware or any other computer code that is intended to damage, interfere with, or surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or information.
Any Entry deemed inappropriate or unsuitable, in Sponsor's sole discretion or does not adhere to these Official Rules of the Contest, will be disqualified.
Determination of the Grand Prize Winners:
At the conclusion of the Contest Period, on or about 4/4/12, all Entries will also be judged by the Sponsor based on the following judging criteria: Clarity of Message in Video (how well the Entrant clearly defined the business and what makes it unique) (35%); Originality/Creativity (25%); Suitability for Promotional Purposes (20%); Video Quality (20%).
Contest Prizes and Approximate Retail Values ("ARV's"):
Grand Prize Winners (5—awarded to the small business listed on winning Entry) – Winner's choice of either a) $50,000.00 worth of broadcast TV advertising in winner's local TV market and a $500 copy & print bundle, awarded as a Staples Gift Card OR b) $40,000.00 worth of broadcast TV advertising in winner's local TV market, a $500 copy & print bundle, awarded as a Staples Gift Card and $10,000.00 to help offset taxes, awarded as a check (ARV $50,500.00).
rules
https://apps.facebook.c
begins 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time ("EST") on 1/18/12 and ends 11:59 p.m. EST on 3/14/12 (the "Contest Period")
Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C., who are 18 years of age and older as of date of Entry and who are employed at a small business (as defined below)
How to Enter the Contest:
click that you "Like" Staples, c) complete the on-screen registration form and d) either upload a video or record a video via a Webcam ("Video") in which you state:
The name of your small business, description of business and location of business; and
What makes your business unique
Small Business Definition: For purposes of this Contest, a small business is defined as: a privately owned corporation, partnership, LLC or sole proprietorship; a for-profit business; having less than 50 employees; and must not be a franchise. Certain types of businesses are ineligible. Please see the "Entry Guidelines" listed below for ineligible business categories.
Video Requirements include:
Video may be no longer than 15 seconds
Video must be 20 MB or smaller
Video must be in one of the following file formats: mov, mp4, avi, mpg, wmv, or 3gp
Recommended quality of 720p-1080i HD source
Video must have good sound and production quality as determined by Administrator
Limit of one entry per small business.
The person who submits the Entry must appear in the Video.
You may feature one (1) additional person in your Video. The additional person must be a resident of the 48 contiguous U.S., 18 years of age and older as of date of entry. IMPORTANT: If the Video features an additional person, please have that person sign a Release Form. Click here for the Release Form. Completed Release Forms must be submitted to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules or otherwise on request. Video may include animals or inanimate objects in addition to you and the additional person.
If the Entrant is not the business owner, all necessary permissions from the owner(s)/operator(s) to enter the business into this Contest must be obtained by the Entrant.
Video must be in English.
Video may not contain, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion:
Clothing worn in the Video showing any third party visible logos, drawings, cartoons, phrases, trademarks or other third-party materials.
Materials embodying the names, likenesses, voices, or other indicia identifying any person, including, without limitation, celebrities and/or other public or private figures, living or dead, without permission; or look-alikes of celebrities or other public or private figures, living or dead;
Content that promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message; is obscene or offensive; endorses any form of hate or hate group;
Any personal identification, such as license plate numbers, personal names, e-mail addresses or street addresses or other identifying information of any person or entity other than you, the additional person and the business.
Material that is inappropriate, indecent (including but not limited to nudity, or pornography), sexually explicit or suggestive; unnecessarily violent, profane, obscene, hateful, tortuous, derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group, (including using words or symbols that are widely considered offensive to individuals of a certain race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic group).
Content which violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination, and false advertising).
Any violence or content that engages in, encourages, advocates, discusses with the intent to commit, or provides instructions for conduct that would constitute a criminal or civil offense or would otherwise violate any federal, state, local or international law or rule.
The Video may not contain material or content for which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any other third party.
Material or content that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, hate speech, whether directed at an individual or group, and whether based upon the race, sex, creed, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or language of such individual or group or that is otherwise unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership, corporation, or political body.
Disparages, slanders or libel persons or organizations associated with Sponsor or any other brands, companies, or individuals.
Content or materials in which you impersonate another person or entity.
The following business categories may not be featured in the Video, including but not limited to: adult entertainment; gambling; liquor sales; firearms/weapons sales; businesses competing with Staples (including but not limited to technology services, copy and print services, office supplies businesses, facilities supplies and services, office furniture, shipping services, mobile phone sales, any other business that Sponsor deems competitive); any illegal business; or national brands. Sponsor also reserves the right to disqualify any business other than those listed above, in its sole discretion.
Video may not have been submitted previously in a contest of any kind or previously exhibited or displayed publicly (i.e., disclosed beyond your immediate circle of friends, small business colleagues and family) through any means.
Any Video deemed inappropriate or unsuitable, in Sponsor's sole discretion, will be disqualified. Videos must be suitable for presentation in a public forum, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Entrants and all submitted Videos must be in keeping with Sponsor's image as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion, or Video will not be posted.
The Entry including the Video may not contain information known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading. The Entry may not contain Staples' trademarks or mention Staples.
The Video must be your own original, unpublished work and must not contain, incorporate or reference any content that is owned by any third party or entity, would require the consent of any third party or entity in any jurisdiction, or which infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, right of privacy, moral rights, and/or any other applicable personal or proprietary rights including, but not limited to, copyrighted music.
The Entry may not contain viruses, worms, bots, spyware or any other computer code that is intended to damage, interfere with, or surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or information.
Any Entry deemed inappropriate or unsuitable, in Sponsor's sole discretion or does not adhere to these Official Rules of the Contest, will be disqualified.
Determination of the Grand Prize Winners:
At the conclusion of the Contest Period, on or about 4/4/12, all Entries will also be judged by the Sponsor based on the following judging criteria: Clarity of Message in Video (how well the Entrant clearly defined the business and what makes it unique) (35%); Originality/Creativity (25%); Suitability for Promotional Purposes (20%); Video Quality (20%).
Contest Prizes and Approximate Retail Values ("ARV's"):
Grand Prize Winners (5—awarded to the small business listed on winning Entry) – Winner's choice of either a) $50,000.00 worth of broadcast TV advertising in winner's local TV market and a $500 copy & print bundle, awarded as a Staples Gift Card OR b) $40,000.00 worth of broadcast TV advertising in winner's local TV market, a $500 copy & print bundle, awarded as a Staples Gift Card and $10,000.00 to help offset taxes, awarded as a check (ARV $50,500.00).
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