OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES. OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C WHO
ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND OF THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY AT THE TIME OF
ENTRY. U.S. LAW GOVERNS THIS SWEEPSTAKES. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. ELIGIBILITY: The High Times Cup MichiGanja Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open
only to persons who as of the date of entry (and, if a winner, as of the date of prize
fulfillment) are a legal resident of Michigan and who are 21 years of age or older.
Persons who as of the date of entry (and, if a winner, as of the date of prize fulfillment)
are an employee of Courier Newsroom, Inc. (“Sponsor”) or any of Sponsor’s parent
companies, subsidiaries, affiliates or advertising or promotion agencies, or a member of
the immediate family or household (whether or not related) of any such employee, are
not eligible. Eligibility determinations will be made by Sponsor in its discretion and will
be final and binding. U.S. law governs this Sweepstakes. Void where prohibited by law.
2. HOW TO ENTER: All eligible subscribers to The MichiGanja Report newsletter as of
Friday, August 9, 2024 (the “Entry Period”) will be automatically entered.
3. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: Following the conclusion of the Entry Period,
one (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted by Sponsor
or its agent from among all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The odds of
being selected as the prize winner will depend on the number of eligible entries
received during the Entry Period. The potential winner will be notified by e-mail (sent to
the e-mail address provided by the entrant when subscribing to The MichiGanja Report),
or using other contact information provided by the potential winner, in Sponsor’s
discretion, and the potential winner must respond to Sponsor’s initial notification
attempt within 72 hours. The potential winner is subject to verification of eligibility and
may, in Sponsor’s discretion, be required to complete, sign and return to Sponsor an
Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability and, if legally permissible, a Publicity Release,
and any other documentation provided by Sponsor in connection with verification of the
potential winner’s eligibility and confirmation of the releases and grant of rights set
forth in these Official Rules (as applicable, “Winner Verification Documents”), within
three days of attempted delivery of same. The potential winner may also in Sponsor’s
discretion be required to complete and return to Sponsor an IRS Form W-9 within three
days of attempted delivery of same. Verification of the potential winner’s eligibility may
also include, without limitation, a background investigation. Each entrant consents to
the conduct of a background investigation (which may include a review of criminal
records) on the entrant and agrees to supply any authorizations or permissions deemed
necessary by Sponsor in connection with any such investigation. If the potential winner
cannot be reached or does not respond within 72 hours of the initial notification
attempt or fails to complete, sign, and return any required Winner Verification
Documents or IRS Form W-9 within three days of attempted delivery of same, or if
Sponsor conducts a background investigation on the potential winner and determines in
its sole discretion that awarding a prize to the potential winner, publicizing any facts or
details about the potential winner or an association of the potential winner with
Sponsor or the Sweepstakes might reflect negatively on Sponsor and/or its products or
services or the Sweepstakes or if the potential winner does not otherwise comply with
these Official Rules and/or cannot accept the prize as awarded for any reason, then the
potential winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner may, at Sponsor’s
discretion, be selected from among the remaining eligible entries as specified in these
Official Rules (in which case the foregoing provisions will apply to such newly-selected
entrant).
4. PRIZE: One (1) prize will be offered. The prize consists of one (1) judging kit provided by
High Times, Puff Cannabis, and Higher Love, at a cost of $1 USD. All prize details that are
not expressly specified in these Official Rules will be determined by Sponsor in its
discretion. Restrictions may apply. The prize will be awarded if properly claimed at a
participating Michigan dispensary of the winner’s choice. Winner will be given a list of
participating Michigan dispensaries upon notification of winning. No substitution, cash
redemption or transfer of the right to receive the prize is permitted, except in the
discretion of Sponsor, which has the right to substitute the prize with a prize or prize
component of equal or greater monetary value selected by Sponsor in its discretion. The
prize consists only of the item expressly specified in these Official Rules. All expenses or
costs associated with the acceptance or use of the prize are the responsibility of the
winner. The prize is awarded “as is” and without any warranty, except as required by
law. In no event will more than the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules be
awarded. Use of gift cards is subject to issuer’s terms and conditions. All federal, state
and local taxes on the value of the prize are the responsibility of the winner. An IRS form
1099 will be issued if required by law.
5. GRANT OF RIGHTS: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant irrevocably grants to
Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion
agencies, and the successors and assigns and licensees of each of the foregoing
(collectively, the “Licensees”) the right to use the entrant’s name, likeness, voice,
biographical information and/or statements attributed to the entrant (“Personality
Rights”), in perpetuity, throughout the world, in all media and formats whether now or
later known or developed, including without limitation via Sponsor’s and third-party
websites and social media and digital channels, for commercial purposes and any other
purposes (including without limitation advertising and promotion), without further
notice or compensation, unless prohibited by law.
6. RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By entering the Sweepstakes, to the fullest
extent permitted by applicable law, each entrant releases and agrees to hold harmless
each of the Licensees, all other companies involved in the development or operation of the
Sweepstakes, all other companies involved in the provision of the prize or any
component of the prize, and the directors, officers, employees and agents and
contractors of each of the foregoing (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and
against any and all claims and causes of action of any kind that the entrant ever had,
now has or might in the future have arising out of or relating to the Sweepstakes,
participation in the Sweepstakes, the use of the Website, any Referral Link, the
provision, acceptance or use of any prize or any component of any prize or any use of
the entrant’s Personality Rights as permitted pursuant to these Official Rules, including
without limitation any and all claims and causes of action: (a) relating to any personal
injury, death or property damage or loss sustained by any entrant or any other person,
(b) based upon any allegation of violation of the right of privacy or publicity,
misappropriation, defamation, or violation of any other personal or proprietary right, (c)
based upon any allegation of infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent,
trade secrets, moral rights or any intellectual property right, or (d) based upon any
allegation of a violation of any law, rule or regulation relating to personal information or
data security. Each entrant agrees not to assert any such claim or cause of action against
any of the Released Parties. Each entrant assumes the risk of, and all liability for, any
injury, loss or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this
Sweepstakes, the use of the Website or any Referral Link, or the provision, acceptance
or use of any prize or any component of any prize. The Released Parties are not
responsible for, and will not have any liability in connection with, any typographical or
other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the
announcement of the prize. The Released Parties are not responsible for, and will not
have any liability in connection with, late, lost, delayed, illegible, damaged, corrupted or
incomplete entries, incorrect or inaccurate capture of, damage to, or loss of entries or
entry information, or any other human, mechanical or technical error of any kind
relating to the operation of the Website, any Referral Link, communications or
attempted communications with any entrant, the submission, collection, storage and/or
processing of entries or the administration of the Sweepstakes. The Released Parties
are not responsible for, and will not have any liability in connection with any Act of God,
war, terrorism, accident, fire, strike, lock-out or other labor controversy, riot, civil
disturbance, act of public enemy, law, enactment, rule, restraint, order or act of any
governmental instrumentality or military authority, or other cause not reasonably within
their control that may delay or prevent Sponsor from fulfilling its obligations pursuant to
these Official Rules.
7. GENERAL RULES: Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to modify these Official
Rules (including without limitation by adjusting any of the dates and/or timeframes
stipulated in these Official Rules) and to cancel, modify or suspend this Sweepstakes at
any time in its discretion, including without limitation if a virus, bug, technical problem,
entrant fraud or misconduct or other cause beyond the control of Sponsor corrupts the
administration, integrity, security or proper operation of the Sweepstakes or if for any
other reason Sponsor is not able to conduct the Sweepstakes as planned (including
without limitation in the event the Sweepstakes is interfered with by any fire, flood,
epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or of public enemy,
communications failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist
threat or activity, federal, state or local law, order or regulation or court order). In the
event of termination of the Sweepstakes, a notice will be posted on the Website and a
random drawing will be conducted to award the prize from among all eligible entries
received prior to the time of termination. Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to
disqualify or prohibit from participating in the Sweepstakes any individual who, in
Sponsor’s discretion, Sponsor determines or believes (i) has tampered with the entry
process or has undermined the legitimate operation of the Website or the Sweepstakes
by cheating, hacking, deception, fraud, impersonation or other unfair practices, (ii) has
engaged in conduct that annoys, abuses, threatens or harasses any other entrant or any
representative of Sponsor or (iii) has attempted or intends to attempt any of the
foregoing. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF
THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW. SHOULD SUCH AN
ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR HAS THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY PERSON INVOLVED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW. The use of agents or automated devices, programs or methods to submit
entries is prohibited and Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any
entry that it believes may have been submitted using such an agent or automated
device, program or method. In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an entry,
the entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of
the email address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” means
the person who is assigned an email address by an internet provider, online service
provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institute, etc.) that is
responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted
email address. An entrant may be required to provide proof (in a form acceptable to
Sponsor, including, without limitation, government-issued photo identification) that he
or she is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the entry in
question. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. All entries become the
property of Sponsor and will not be verified or returned. By participating in this
Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions
of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. These Official Rules may not be
reprinted or republished in any way without the prior written consent of Sponsor.
8. DISPUTES: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees, to the maximum extent
permitted by applicable law, that (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action
arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes or the provision, acceptance and/or
use of any prize or prize component will be resolved individually, without resort to any
form of class action (Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow restricting access to class
actions. This provision will not apply to entrants who live in such a jurisdiction); (b) any
and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs
incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event
attorneys’ fees; (c) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any
award for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, special,
incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied
or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket
expenses, and (d) each entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to any and all
disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes
will be an action at law for the recovery of monetary damages only, and in no event will
the entrant have the right to enjoin or otherwise interfere with the exercise by the
Licensees of any of the rights granted in these Official Rules or terminate or rescind any
of the rights granted in these Official Rules. All issues and questions concerning the
construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the
respective rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor in connection with the
Sweepstakes shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of New York without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or
provisions that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the
State of New York. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to
these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts located in New
York County in the State of New York, waiving any right to trial by jury, and each entrant
consents to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of
whatever nature arising under or relating to any of the foregoing. In the event of any
conflict between these Official Rules and any Sweepstakes information provided
elsewhere (including but not limited in advertising or marketing materials), these Official
Rules shall prevail.
9. USE OF INFORMATION: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that
information submitted via the Website in connection with the Sweepstakes will be
subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Notice available at gandernewsroom.com/privacy-policy
(the “Privacy Notice”) and may be used as permitted pursuant to the Privacy Notice, and
may also be used as determined by Sponsor in connection with the administration of
the Sweepstakes (including notification of winners and provision of lists of winners
when requested), and for purposes of providing products, services and information
(e.g., newsletters) to the entrant.
10. WINNER’S NAME AND RULES REQUESTS: For the name of the winner, available after
Friday, Aug 9, 2024, or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to High Times Sweepstakes, 101 Avenue of the Americas, Floors 8-9, New
York, NY 10013. Winner’s name requests must be received by Sponsor within six months
after the conclusion of the Entry Period.
11. SPONSOR: Courier Newsroom, Inc.
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