Contest Rules
Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies organizes and sponsors sweepstakes and contests awarding various prizes to participants. These General Sweepstakes/Contest Rules (hereinafter “Rules”) are applicable to all sweepstakes/contests (“Promotions”) conducted by Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies® and should be read in conjunction with any promotion-specific rules published by Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies for a particular promotion. Participation in any of these promotions constitutes the Participant’s agreement and acceptance of these Rules. All federal, state, local, municipal laws and regulations apply.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION TO Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Eligibility
Promotions are open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry, and are void where prohibited by law. Employees of Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies, Employees of Sponsor, and other companies associated with the promotion of the sweepstakes/contest, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, and immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the promotion. The promotion is subject to all federal, state, local, municipal laws and regulations.
Promotion Period – start and end date
Entries will be accepted online starting and ending on the dates and times specified in the linked announcement for the promotion. Entries that are submitted before or after the Promotion Period will be disqualified.
Entry rules
The promotion must be entered by following the entry rules specified in the linked announcement for the promotion (e.g., the post on our Facebook Page, popup on the website, or similar.) Any comment, photo, audio file, video, text, etc. must meet all promotion requirements to be eligible to win a prize. Incomplete entries or the ones which are not in alignment with the rules, requirements, and specifications will be disqualified by Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies. You may enter the promotion as many times as specified in the linked announcement for the promotion and you need to provide any information that might be necessary. Any attempt of circumvention of the rules will result in immediate disqualification from the promotion.
Web Entries
Participants must accurately complete all required fields (including, if applicable, following instructions on how to properly submit their audio file, upload a photograph, or upload a video) or the entry will be characterized as incomplete and will not qualify.
Original Content; Ownership
By participating in the promotion, each Participant guarantees that they are the exclusive owner of the copyright and all other proprietary rights in any and all materials and content submitted by the Participant to enter the promotion. The Participant further claims and guarantees that they have the right to grant to any third party the right to use, reproduce, distribute, perform and display any comment, photo, audio file, video, text, etc. All entries must have appropriate clearances, permissions and releases PRIOR to uploading, or may be eliminated from the promotion. Any unauthorized samples or performances of another artist’s material could be subject to fines, royalty fees, and/or legal action for which the Participant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies harmless. Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies may use any comment, photo, audio file, video, text, etc. on-demand on Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist or its affiliates’ websites.
Rights Granted by Promotion Participants
By entering this promotion and sending your comment, photo, audio file, video, text, etc. the Participant understands and agrees that Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies and/or anyone acting on behalf of Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies has the right, where permitted by law, to use the content and personal information for any promotional purposes without limitation and without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.
Disclaimer of Responsibility
Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies is not responsible for problems with promotion entries, including but not limited to, entries which are lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible, or cannot be completed due to electronic or technical difficulties, even if the problem is the result of the sole or partial negligence of Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies.
Prizes
Winner of the promotion (hereinafter “Winner”) will receive the prize specified in the linked announcement for the promotion (e.g., the post on our Facebook Page or similar,) which is determined by Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies. The prize cannot be redeemed for cash or substituted for another prize, and is non-transferable. Prize-related expenses including all federal, state, and local taxes represent the sole financial responsibility of the Winner. The prize is given with no written, express, or implied warranty. Any prize not claimed within 14 days will be forfeited by the winner and remain the property of Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies. Acceptance of the prize gives Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies permission to use the Winner’s personal details and comment, photo, audio file, video, text, etc.] for advertising purposes without further compensation, unless it is prohibited by law.
Winner Selection and Notification
Winner will be selected by criteria specified in the linked announcement for the promotion (e.g., the post on our Facebook Page, email communication, or similar,) under the supervision of Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies. Winner will be informed about the prize by a social media response to your entry, private social media message, or email within 5 business days following the Winner selection to claim the prize. Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies are not responsible if the Winner fails to receive the notice about the prize due to any security settings or provision of incorrect contact information. If the Winner fails to respond within the required time period, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected based on the original criteria specified in the linked announcement for the promotion. If the Winner is considered a minor in their place of residence, Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies reserves the right to place the prize in the name of the Winner’s parent or legal guardian who will be requested to sign the Declaration of Claim on the Winner’s behalf. Acceptance of the prize given in this promotion is in accordance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If the Winner is disqualified for any reason, Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies are not obliged to provide an alternate prize or extend the promotion period in any way, and all privileges as Winner will be terminated immediately. Participants who provide false, fraudulent or deceptive entries or who engage in false, fraudulent or deceptive acts in connection with the promotion will be disqualified and subject to criminal prosecution.
How to Claim the Prize
The Winner can choose to have their prize mailed, or to pick up their prize at Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist,offices located at 325 Interlocken Way, Broomfield Colorado. The prize may be picked up any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. MST, Tuesday -Friday, excluding holidays. If the prize is mailed to the Winner, they assume the risk of the prize’s safe arrival. Winners are required to provide (1) a valid government-issued photo identification depicting the proof of age and (2) a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number. The social security number will be used for tax-reporting purposes. Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies reserves the right to deny awarding the prize if the winner fails to provide a satisfactory identification.
Terms & General Conditions
Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the promotion. If such case occurs, Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies may select the Winner from all eligible entries. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage the Winner selection process and the legitimate operation of the promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil laws.
Limitation of Liability
By entering the promotion, You agree to release and hold harmless Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from:
such entrant’s participation in the promotion and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof;
technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, software, or other mechanical equipment;
the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service;
unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the promotion;
electronic or human error in the administration of the promotion or the processing of entries.
Disputes and Arbitration
THIS PROMOTION IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND COLORADO, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this promotion, the participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this promotion, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in North Dakota having jurisdiction.
Privacy Policy
Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies website. To read the Privacy Policy, go here: https://planetcyclery.com/privacy-policy/.
Sponsor
The Sponsor of the promotion is Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies, 325 Interlocken Way, Broomfield, Colorado.
Facebook, Instagram, Strava, and other social media platforms
Planet Cyclery, Colorado Cyclist, parent and subsidiary companies may utilize social media platforms to promote sweepstakes or contests. The Participant understands and agrees that any such promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, these social media platforms.