WASTE MANAGEMENT 2021 Green Bucket List Sweepstakes Official Rules
Sweepstakes - #GreenBucketList
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: This social media sweepstakes campaign (“The Campaign”) is open only to those eligible individuals (defined below) who complete the following tasks: (i) follow @wastemanagement on at least one (1) social platform, which includes WM’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram only, (ii) tag three (3) handles within the comment section of the designated posts, (iii) comment within the comment section of the designated posts with a unique comment different from any other comment the same person has already posted in the Campaign. The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec) who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Employees of Waste Management National Service, Inc. (“WM” or “Sponsor”), its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, and the respective officers, directors, and employees of the foregoing entities (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void in Quebec, and where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you (“You” or “Your” depending on context) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of the campaign judges as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.
3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted via online platforms starting on February 1st, 2021 at 8:00 AM ET and ending February 18, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM ET. All online entries must be received by February 18, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM ET.
4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by following @wastemanagement on at least one (1) social platform, which includes WM’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram only, tagging three (3) handles within the comment section of the designated posts, and commenting within the comment section of the designated posts. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified in these Official Rules, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of WM. Limit one (1) entry per person and per social media account per platform per day. A day is measured by ET. Any attempt to exceed this limit via multiple identities, email addresses, social media accounts, or other means is prohibited and grounds for disqualification.
Comments must be in English, and must be (a) be the exclusive original work of the entrant; (b) be in keeping with the Sponsor’s image, (c) not defame or invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon the rights of any person or entity, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy or publicity, (d) not contain any commercial/corporate advertising, including but not limited to corporate logos, brand names, and slogans other than the Sponsor’s, and (e) not contain content that is immoral, obscene or otherwise inappropriate as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. Each comment from the same entrant must be different; any comment(s) from the same entrant substantially similar to any prior comment(s) from the same entrant will be disregarded and not count as entries in the Campaign. Failure to meet any of the requirements above, or to otherwise comply with these Official Rules, may result in disqualification.
5. Prize: One (1) Prize is available: A 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open VIP Ticket Package (the “Package”); round-trip coach air transportation for up to four (4) persons between Phoenix, AZ and the major airport nearest the winner’s home, ; Accommodations of a two (2) suites with two (2) bedrooms, a couch, and a kitchen per suite at the Holiday Inn Vacation Club at 7677 E Princess Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 from Thursday, February 3rd – Sunday, February 6th, 2022; Four (4) Greenskeeper tickets for Friday, February 4th, 2022, Four (4) VIP 16th suite tickets for Saturday, February 5th, 2022 and Four (4) Bird Nest tickets on Friday, February 4th, 2022 and Saturday, February 5th, 2022.The Package is for Four (4) people, and includes an approximate retail value of $8,400. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by WM. Major credit card will be required at check-in to cover any incidental expenses incurred at resort location. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation all meals, gratuities, and any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. All travel and accommodations are subject to availability and must be arranged through WM to coincide with the dates for the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Winner and any guest(s) must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for possessing all passports, ID, and other documents necessary for travel. If winner resides within 200 miles of Phoenix, ground transportation may be substituted in lieu of air travel. If winner is unable or unwilling to travel at the designated time, prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner, time permitting. All dates are subject to change. No responsibility is assumed for cancellation of the tournament or other events beyond Sponsor’s control. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for WM to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Each guest of winner must sign a liability release. Any guest who is a minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must sign all required documents. Any inappropriate behavior during any prize-related activities or events may results in removal from the event premises.
6. Background Check: Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm any potential winner’s eligibility and compliance with these Rules and Regulations. By participating, You agree to cooperate reasonably with any such background check. Failure to cooperate may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If a background check reveals that a potential winner has engaged in conduct that could damage the reputation or business on any sponsor, as determined by Sponsor in its discretion, the potential winner may be disqualified and the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner, time permitting.
7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected, on or about Monday, March 1st, 2021, at random from among all eligible entries. Judges’ decisions are final. Any potential winner who is a resident of Canada must answer a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, to be administered by telephone at a time specified by Sponsor. Failure to answer skill-testing question correctly in the time provided will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
Each potential winner will be notified by via social media direct message within the platform used to submit his/her winning entry within five (5) days following the selection. WM shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 30 days from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Each potential winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit or declaration of eligibility, publicity and liability release, along with an assignment of all rights in and to his/her entry (including copyright and a waiver of any moral rights to the extent allowed by law), within seven (7) days of notification. Failure to comply when requested may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If any eligible winner is deemed a minor under the laws of his/her place of residence, prize may be awarded in name of parent or legal guardian who must sign all required documents and must accompany winner on the Grand Prize trip. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT WM’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
8. Rights Granted by You: By submitting an entry, You understand and agree that WM anyone acting on behalf of WM, and WM’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world, without limitation, Your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes, without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. By entering this Campaign, You represent and warrant that Your entry is an original work of authorship, and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If Your entry infringes upon the intellectual property right of another, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of WM. If the content of Your entry is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary rights of any third party, You shall, at Your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WM from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which WM may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right. Without limiting the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that WM shall have the non-exclusive right and license to repost and otherwise use your entry in any and all media.
9. Terms & Conditions: WM reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign in the event that any virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond WM’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, WM may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by WM. WM reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Rules. WM has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void inappropriate entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same person that are substantially similar; multiple entries from the same person in excess of that allowed by these Official Rules; the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering; or any action in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, WM reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree, to the extent allowed by applicable law, to release and hold harmless WM 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: (i) Your participation in the Campaign and/or Your acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Campaign or the processing of entries.
11. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF TEXAS, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, and to the extent allowed by applicable law, You agree that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in TEXAS having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall You be permitted to obtain awards for, and You hereby waive all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). You further waive all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12.Data: Information submitted in connection with this Campaign is subject to the Privacy Policy on the WM website. To read the Privacy Policy, click here. For residents of Canada, any personal information you submit in connection with the Campaign will be collected, used and disclosed only for the purposes of administering the Campaign, prize fulfillment, as you otherwise expressly consent or as required by law. By entering the Campaign, you consent to such collection, use and disclosure.
13. Winner List: To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name, available approximately 2 weeks after the end of the Campaign, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: WM: Green Bucket List Sweepstakes Winner List at 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000, Houston, Texas 77002, United States. Requests must be received no later than March 9, 2021.
14. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is Waste Management National Services, Inc. 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000, Houston, Texas 77002, United States.
15. The Campaign is sponsored and hosted by WM and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. By participating, You release Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, employees, directors, agents, advertising agencies, from any and against any and all injury, loss or damage caused or claimed to be caused by Your participation in the Campaign and/or the acceptance, awarding, receipt, use and/or misuse of the prize.