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www.starbucks.c om/sweeps
Begins 12:00pm PDT on 3/25/12 & ends 11:59pm PDT 4/30/12
Enter for a chance to win a trip to Seattle, the home of Starbucks Coffee or a Starbucks tasting kit
Grand Prize [1] - Trip for 4 to Seattle, WA for a personal coffee tasting experience with a Starbucks master roaster, tour to the Pike Place Market Starbucks location, ground transportation to/from ariport/hotel in Seattle, a Starbucks tasting kit and $1,700 spending money. [ARV $8,200] [Cash option of $8200 if trip in lieu of the trip]
First Prizes [1000] - Starbucks tasting kit [ARV $100]
www.starbucks.c
Begins 12:00pm PDT on 3/25/12 & ends 11:59pm PDT 4/30/12
Enter for a chance to win a trip to Seattle, the home of Starbucks Coffee or a Starbucks tasting kit
Grand Prize [1] - Trip for 4 to Seattle, WA for a personal coffee tasting experience with a Starbucks master roaster, tour to the Pike Place Market Starbucks location, ground transportation to/from ariport/hotel in Seattle, a Starbucks tasting kit and $1,700 spending money. [ARV $8,200] [Cash option of $8200 if trip in lieu of the trip]
First Prizes [1000] - Starbucks tasting kit [ARV $100]
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FIND THE ROAST YOU LOVE MOST SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES
THE FOLLOWING SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES UNLESS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE AND LOCATED IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The Find The Roast You Love Most Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or the applicable age of majority under state law at the time of entry. Starbucks Corporation ("Sponsor"), its subsidiaries, franchisees, affiliates, suppliers, printers, distributors, and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and the officers, directors and employees of each (and their respective dependents, immediate family members [parents, children, siblings and spouse of each]) and individuals residing in their same household (whether or not related) are not eligible to participate or win. Sweepstakes is subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. Void where prohibited. By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or its independent judging agency which are final and binding in all respects.
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on March 25, 2012 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on April 30, 2012 ("Sweepstakes Period").
3. TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter during the Sweepstakes Period: (a) Internet: Visit www.starbucks.c om/sweeps ("Website") and follow the online instructions to complete and submit an online entry. (b) Smartphone: Use your smartphone to take a photograph of the quick read code featured on signs or promotional materials with the quick code reader application already installed on your phone. You will be directed to a mobile Web page where you can complete an entry form. If you do not have a QR reader already installed on your phone, type 'QR reader' in your mobile device's application store search field to find available QR readers for your phone. You will receive a response which will contain a link to download a QR Reader for your specific device. Participants must have a mobile phone with a data plan or data capability to enter via this method. Data rates may apply. Check with your wireless service provider for details on these and other applicable charges. You may receive reply messages. Participants are solely responsible for any such wireless charges. Not all wireless carriers participate.
For both entry methods, you will be asked to provide your first and last name, complete mailing address, email address, phone number and date of birth to receive one (1) entry into the random drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address per day, regardless of entry method. A day is defined as the twenty-four (24) hour period between 12:00:00 a.m. PDT and 11:59:59 p.m. PDT. All entries must be received and/or recorded during the Sweepstakes Period to be eligible for the random drawing. Sponsor's designated official judging organization's computer is the official time keeping device for this Sweepstakes. Any other forms of entry are void. No responsibility is assumed by Sponsor for lost, late, mutilated, illegible, incomplete, or misdirected entries. Entrants must have a valid email address.
4. RANDOM DRAWING: Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing to be held on or about May 2, 2012 from among all eligible entries received by an independent judging organization, whose decisions shall be final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Limit one (1) prize per person/household.
5. PRIZE DETAILS: Grand Prize (1): Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for him/herself and three (3) guests to Seattle, Washington for a personal coffee tasting experience with a Starbucks master roaster and a guided tour to the original Starbucks retail location at Pike Place Market. Winner also receives a Starbucks tasting kit and $1,700.00 spending money (awarded in the form of a check, payable to winner). Trip consists of round-trip coach air transportation (from major airport near winner's home within the U.S.) for winner and his/her guests, double-occupancy hotel accommodations for three (3) nights (two [2] rooms), and ground transportation to/from airport/hotel in Seattle. Travel must be taken and completed between September 1, 2012 and November 1, 2012. No alternate travel dates available. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability and change. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for canceled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events (including, but not limited to airline flights or tour) or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, venue operators, transportation companies, prize providers or any other persons providing any Grand Prize-related services or accommodations beyond its control. Selection of airline and hotel are solely within Sponsor's discretion. Exact travel dates and arrangements subject to availability. Ground transportation (other than stated above), meals, gratuities, luggage fees, incidental hotel charges, and all other expenses not specified herein are solely the winner's responsibility. Travel guests must be 18 years of age or older and must sign and return a travel release before any ticketing or travel occurs. Winner and guests must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents (e.g., a valid U.S. driver's license or other government issued identification) required for travel. Winner and guests must travel on the same itinerary. Once the travel guests are selected, they may not be substituted, except in Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. Airline tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and are not valid for upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All airline tickets are subject to flight variation, work stoppages, and schedule or route changes. If in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to winner's proximity to Seattle, ground transportation may be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. The difference in value will not be awarded to the Grand Prize winner. Additional prize award details and travel information may be provided to the Grand Prize winner at the time of notification. Grand Prize winner and guests are also responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. Lost, stolen or damaged airline tickets, travel vouchers or certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. Actual retail value depends on city/day/time of departure. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $8,200.00. Grand Prize winner may select a cash option in the amount of $8,200.00 in lieu of the Grand Prize as stated. First Prizes (1,000): A Starbucks tasting kit consisting of a Bodum French Press, three (3) bags of Starbucks® coffee, a coffee scoop, a $15.00 Starbucks gift card and an official Starbucks Coffee Tasting Guide. Gift card is subject to terms and conditions as set by issuer. ARV: $100.00 each. Any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded. If a potential winner cannot accept the prize as stated by Sponsor, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected. Total ARV of all prizes is: $108,200.00.
6. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone, mail and/or email within seven (7) business days from the date of the drawing. Sponsor is not responsible for any change of telephone number, mailing address and/or email address of potential winner. Grand Prize winner will be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and where lawful a Publicity Release within fourteen (14) days of receipt. If documents are not returned within this time period, or if the prize notification or prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if winner is found to be ineligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules, prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. First Prizes will be shipped within 8-12 weeks of verification.
7. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By entering, participants agree (a) that Sponsor, its subsidiaries, franchisees, divisions, affiliates, production agencies, printers and Web masters/suppliers, participating retailers, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, distributors, advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively "Released Parties") are released, will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by participants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to person(s), including death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prize or participation in this Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activities, including any travel related thereto; (b) under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses and participant also waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) all 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 (d) any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys' fees and court costs. The winners shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize; except for any express manufacturer's warranty as may be included with the prize. Except where legally prohibited, winners grant (and agree to confirm in writing) permission to Sponsor and those acting under its authority the right to the use of his/her name, picture, likeness, voice, biographical information and statements, at any time, for advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes without additional compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, including, but not limited to, the Internet and World Wide Web, worldwide, without notice, review or approval, without territorial or time limitations.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS: All federal, state and local taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. Grand Prize winner will receive an IRS 1099 form for his or her prize. The value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes where required by law. Grand Prize winner will be required to provide Sponsor with a valid social security number or tax identification number before the prize will be awarded for tax reporting purposes. No substitution or transfer of prize permitted, except as specified by Sponsor, in Sponsor's sole discretion. If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize with another prize of equal or greater value. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor's sole opinion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, technical failures or other causes which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes, and randomly select the winners from eligible entries received prior to action taken or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded.
9. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS: Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, or non-delivered entries or email; or for interrupted or unavailable satellite, network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Website, telephone or other connections, availability or accessibility, or miscommunications, or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, or lines, or technical failure or jumbled, corrupted, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures, or technical errors or difficulties, or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic or network or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of this Sweepstakes or otherwise attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or Sponsor representatives, as solely determined by the Sponsor, will be disqualified. Any use of robotic, automatic, macro, programmed or like entry methods will void all such entries by such methods, and disqualify any participant using such methods. Neither Sponsor, Released Parties, nor their respective agencies are responsible for injury or damage to participant's or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the Website. Neither Sponsor nor its agencies are responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, and assume no responsibility for any error, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation, or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized use of this Website. In case of a dispute regarding the identity of an online entrant, the authorized account subscriber of the email account used to enter the Sweepstakes at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be the participant, and must comply with these Official Rules. The authorized account subscriber is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned an email address by an ISP, online service provider, or other organization which is responsible for assigning email addresses. Please see the privacy policy located at http://www.starbucks.c om/about-us...acy-policy for details of Sponsor's policy regarding the use of personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes.
10. BY ENTERING: By entering, participants agree that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, participant's rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of State of Washington without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules. By entering, participants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state and local courts located in Seattle, Washington.
11. WINNER'S LIST: For the names of the winners, send a 3½" x 5" card complete with your full name, address, city, state and zip code to: Find The Roast You Love Most Sweepstakes Winner's List, P.O. Box 750076, El Paso, TX 88575-0076 for receipt by May 31, 2012.
12. SPONSOR: Starbucks Corporation, 2401 Utah Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134.
13. CONTEST ADMINISTRATOR: Young America Corporation, 5050 Lincoln Drive, Suite 450, Edina, MN 55346.
© 2012 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved.
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FIND THE ROAST YOU LOVE MOST SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES
THE FOLLOWING SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES UNLESS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE AND LOCATED IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The Find The Roast You Love Most Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or the applicable age of majority under state law at the time of entry. Starbucks Corporation ("Sponsor"), its subsidiaries, franchisees, affiliates, suppliers, printers, distributors, and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and the officers, directors and employees of each (and their respective dependents, immediate family members [parents, children, siblings and spouse of each]) and individuals residing in their same household (whether or not related) are not eligible to participate or win. Sweepstakes is subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. Void where prohibited. By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or its independent judging agency which are final and binding in all respects.
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on March 25, 2012 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on April 30, 2012 ("Sweepstakes Period").
3. TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter during the Sweepstakes Period: (a) Internet: Visit www.starbucks.c
For both entry methods, you will be asked to provide your first and last name, complete mailing address, email address, phone number and date of birth to receive one (1) entry into the random drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address per day, regardless of entry method. A day is defined as the twenty-four (24) hour period between 12:00:00 a.m. PDT and 11:59:59 p.m. PDT. All entries must be received and/or recorded during the Sweepstakes Period to be eligible for the random drawing. Sponsor's designated official judging organization's computer is the official time keeping device for this Sweepstakes. Any other forms of entry are void. No responsibility is assumed by Sponsor for lost, late, mutilated, illegible, incomplete, or misdirected entries. Entrants must have a valid email address.
4. RANDOM DRAWING: Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing to be held on or about May 2, 2012 from among all eligible entries received by an independent judging organization, whose decisions shall be final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Limit one (1) prize per person/household.
5. PRIZE DETAILS: Grand Prize (1): Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for him/herself and three (3) guests to Seattle, Washington for a personal coffee tasting experience with a Starbucks master roaster and a guided tour to the original Starbucks retail location at Pike Place Market. Winner also receives a Starbucks tasting kit and $1,700.00 spending money (awarded in the form of a check, payable to winner). Trip consists of round-trip coach air transportation (from major airport near winner's home within the U.S.) for winner and his/her guests, double-occupancy hotel accommodations for three (3) nights (two [2] rooms), and ground transportation to/from airport/hotel in Seattle. Travel must be taken and completed between September 1, 2012 and November 1, 2012. No alternate travel dates available. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability and change. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for canceled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events (including, but not limited to airline flights or tour) or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, venue operators, transportation companies, prize providers or any other persons providing any Grand Prize-related services or accommodations beyond its control. Selection of airline and hotel are solely within Sponsor's discretion. Exact travel dates and arrangements subject to availability. Ground transportation (other than stated above), meals, gratuities, luggage fees, incidental hotel charges, and all other expenses not specified herein are solely the winner's responsibility. Travel guests must be 18 years of age or older and must sign and return a travel release before any ticketing or travel occurs. Winner and guests must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents (e.g., a valid U.S. driver's license or other government issued identification) required for travel. Winner and guests must travel on the same itinerary. Once the travel guests are selected, they may not be substituted, except in Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. Airline tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and are not valid for upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All airline tickets are subject to flight variation, work stoppages, and schedule or route changes. If in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to winner's proximity to Seattle, ground transportation may be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. The difference in value will not be awarded to the Grand Prize winner. Additional prize award details and travel information may be provided to the Grand Prize winner at the time of notification. Grand Prize winner and guests are also responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. Lost, stolen or damaged airline tickets, travel vouchers or certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. Actual retail value depends on city/day/time of departure. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $8,200.00. Grand Prize winner may select a cash option in the amount of $8,200.00 in lieu of the Grand Prize as stated. First Prizes (1,000): A Starbucks tasting kit consisting of a Bodum French Press, three (3) bags of Starbucks® coffee, a coffee scoop, a $15.00 Starbucks gift card and an official Starbucks Coffee Tasting Guide. Gift card is subject to terms and conditions as set by issuer. ARV: $100.00 each. Any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded. If a potential winner cannot accept the prize as stated by Sponsor, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected. Total ARV of all prizes is: $108,200.00.
6. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone, mail and/or email within seven (7) business days from the date of the drawing. Sponsor is not responsible for any change of telephone number, mailing address and/or email address of potential winner. Grand Prize winner will be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and where lawful a Publicity Release within fourteen (14) days of receipt. If documents are not returned within this time period, or if the prize notification or prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if winner is found to be ineligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules, prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. First Prizes will be shipped within 8-12 weeks of verification.
7. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By entering, participants agree (a) that Sponsor, its subsidiaries, franchisees, divisions, affiliates, production agencies, printers and Web masters/suppliers, participating retailers, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, distributors, advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively "Released Parties") are released, will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by participants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to person(s), including death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prize or participation in this Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activities, including any travel related thereto; (b) under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses and participant also waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) all 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 (d) any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys' fees and court costs. The winners shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize; except for any express manufacturer's warranty as may be included with the prize. Except where legally prohibited, winners grant (and agree to confirm in writing) permission to Sponsor and those acting under its authority the right to the use of his/her name, picture, likeness, voice, biographical information and statements, at any time, for advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes without additional compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, including, but not limited to, the Internet and World Wide Web, worldwide, without notice, review or approval, without territorial or time limitations.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS: All federal, state and local taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. Grand Prize winner will receive an IRS 1099 form for his or her prize. The value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes where required by law. Grand Prize winner will be required to provide Sponsor with a valid social security number or tax identification number before the prize will be awarded for tax reporting purposes. No substitution or transfer of prize permitted, except as specified by Sponsor, in Sponsor's sole discretion. If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize with another prize of equal or greater value. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor's sole opinion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, technical failures or other causes which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes, and randomly select the winners from eligible entries received prior to action taken or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded.
9. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS: Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, or non-delivered entries or email; or for interrupted or unavailable satellite, network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Website, telephone or other connections, availability or accessibility, or miscommunications, or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, or lines, or technical failure or jumbled, corrupted, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures, or technical errors or difficulties, or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic or network or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of this Sweepstakes or otherwise attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or Sponsor representatives, as solely determined by the Sponsor, will be disqualified. Any use of robotic, automatic, macro, programmed or like entry methods will void all such entries by such methods, and disqualify any participant using such methods. Neither Sponsor, Released Parties, nor their respective agencies are responsible for injury or damage to participant's or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the Website. Neither Sponsor nor its agencies are responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, and assume no responsibility for any error, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation, or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized use of this Website. In case of a dispute regarding the identity of an online entrant, the authorized account subscriber of the email account used to enter the Sweepstakes at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be the participant, and must comply with these Official Rules. The authorized account subscriber is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned an email address by an ISP, online service provider, or other organization which is responsible for assigning email addresses. Please see the privacy policy located at http://www.starbucks.c
10. BY ENTERING: By entering, participants agree that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, participant's rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of State of Washington without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules. By entering, participants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state and local courts located in Seattle, Washington.
11. WINNER'S LIST: For the names of the winners, send a 3½" x 5" card complete with your full name, address, city, state and zip code to: Find The Roast You Love Most Sweepstakes Winner's List, P.O. Box 750076, El Paso, TX 88575-0076 for receipt by May 31, 2012.
12. SPONSOR: Starbucks Corporation, 2401 Utah Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134.
13. CONTEST ADMINISTRATOR: Young America Corporation, 5050 Lincoln Drive, Suite 450, Edina, MN 55346.
© 2012 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved.
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RULES
http://starbuckssweeps
open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age
begins at 12:00:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on March 25, 2012 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on April 30, 2012
Limit one (1) entry per person per email address per day, regardless of entry method.
PRIZE DETAILS: Grand Prize (1): Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for him/herself and three (3) guests to Seattle, Washington for a personal coffee tasting experience with a Starbucks master roaster and a guided tour to the original Starbucks retail location at Pike Place Market. Winner also receives a Starbucks tasting kit and $1,700.00 spending money (awarded in the form of a check, payable to winner). Trip consists of round-trip coach air transportation (from major airport near winner's home within the U.S.) for winner and his/her guests, double-occupancy hotel accommodations for three (3) nights (two [2] rooms), and ground transportation to/from airport/hotel in Seattle. Travel must be taken and completed between September 1, 2012 and November 1, 2012. No alternate travel dates available. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability and change. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for canceled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events (including, but not limited to airline flights or tour) or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, venue operators, transportation companies, prize providers or any other persons providing any Grand Prize-related services or accommodations beyond its control. Selection of airline and hotel are solely within Sponsor's discretion. Exact travel dates and arrangements subject to availability. Ground transportation (other than stated above), meals, gratuities, luggage fees, incidental hotel charges, and all other expenses not specified herein are solely the winner's responsibility. Travel guests must be 18 years of age or older and must sign and return a travel release before any ticketing or travel occurs. Winner and guests must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents (e.g., a valid U.S. driver's license or other government issued identification) required for travel. Winner and guests must travel on the same itinerary. Once the travel guests are selected, they may not be substituted, except in Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. Airline tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and are not valid for upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All airline tickets are subject to flight variation, work stoppages, and schedule or route changes. If in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to winner's proximity to Seattle, ground transportation may be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor's sole and absolute discretion. The difference in value will not be awarded to the Grand Prize winner. Additional prize award details and travel information may be provided to the Grand Prize winner at the time of notification. Grand Prize winner and guests are also responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. Lost, stolen or damaged airline tickets, travel vouchers or certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. Actual retail value depends on city/day/time of departure. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $8,200.00. Grand Prize winner may select a cash option in the amount of $8,200.00 in lieu of the Grand Prize as stated.
First Prizes (1,000): A Starbucks tasting kit consisting of a Bodum French Press, three (3) bags of Starbucks® coffee, a coffee scoop, a $15.00 Starbucks gift card and an official Starbucks Coffee Tasting Guide. Gift card is subject to terms and conditions as set by issuer. ARV: $100.00 each.
Total ARV of all prizes is: $108,200.00.
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