MICROSOFT REWARDS SWEEPSTAKES #37
(THE "SWEEPSTAKES")
OFFICIAL RULES

This Sweepstakes is intended for viewing and participation in the 50 United States and Washington D.C. only and shall be construed and evaluated according to the laws of the 50 United States and Washington D.C. Please do not enter if you are not a legal resident of, and not located in, the 50 United States or Washington D.C. at time of entry. VOID IN PUERTO RICO, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

  1. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: Starts March 5, 2019 at 12:00:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends April 30, 2019 at 11:59:59 PM PT (the "Sweepstakes Period") and consists of five (5) separate entry pools and corresponding prizes as set forth in Rule #3.

  2. ELIGIBILITY: To enter and be eligible to win a prize, you must be a legal resident of the 50 United States, or Washington, D.C. (excluding residents of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories and possessions, and where prohibited by law), have a valid email address, and be a member of the free Microsoft Rewards Program (the “Program”) at the time of entry. Minors must have permission from a parent/legal guardian to participate in the Program. Membership in the Program is subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement (including the “Rewards” section) available at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144. Persons in any of the following categories are NOT eligible to participate or win a prize: (a) any person who, at any time on or after March 5, 2019, was or is a director, officer, agent, representative, or employee of Microsoft Corporation (“Sponsor”) or its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, or service agencies, who is directly involved in the planning or execution of the Sweepstakes; (b) any other individuals engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials for the Sweepstakes or engaged in the administration or execution of this Sweepstakes (collectively, with the entities listed in 2(a), the “Sweepstakes Entities”); and (c) persons who are or purport to be immediate family members (defined as biological or step-mother/ father, sister, brother, daughter, son, dependent or spouse of any of the foregoing) of any person in any of the preceding categories, regardless of where they live, or who reside in the same household as any person in any of the preceding categories. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

  3. HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY (SEE RULE #4 FOR DETAILS). Visit www.microsoft.com/rewards and follow the links and instructions to create a Microsoft Rewards account (“Account”) or log-in to your Account at https://account.microsoft.com/rewards. Creating an Account is free of charge. On the Microsoft Rewards redeem page, Account holders may redeem Microsoft Rewards points to gain entry into an available Sweepstakes draw (each a “Sweepstakes”) during the Sweepstakes Period. For details on how to earn points, see the “Rewards” section of the Microsoft Services Agreement available at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144. To redeem points for Sweepstakes entries, you must provide your true first and last name, mailing address, working phone number, and email address, as well as read and agree to these Official Rules. Please ensure that your full legal name is entered in your Account prior to participating in order to be eligible to win a prize. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. See the table below for the number of Microsoft Rewards points required for Sweepstakes Entry. See Rule #4 for details on how to enter without redeeming Microsoft Rewards points. All online entries must be received by April 30, 2019 at 11:59:59 PM PT.

    Sponsor may, from time to time by various methods, offer opportunities to receive a Sweepstakes entry online without redeeming points.

    The following Sweepstakes are available for entry (See Rule #6 for Prize details):

    Sweepstakes # Microsoft Rewards points needed for Sweepstakes Entry
    Sweepstakes #1:
    “Ultimate Microsoft Experience” Trip Prize
    200 Microsoft Rewards points = 1 Sweepstakes entry
    500 Microsoft Rewards points = 5 Sweepstakes entries
    1000 Microsoft Rewards points = 25 Sweepstakes entries
    Sweepstakes #2:
    Tom Clancy’s Division 2 Custom Xbox Bundle
    200 Microsoft Rewards points = 1 Sweepstakes entry
    500 Microsoft Rewards points = 5 Sweepstakes entries
    1000 Microsoft Rewards points = 25 Sweepstakes entries
    Sweepstakes #3:
    CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cool Gaming Desktop PC
    200 Microsoft Rewards points = 1 Sweepstakes entry
    500 Microsoft Rewards points = 5 Sweepstakes entries
    1000 Microsoft Rewards points = 25 Sweepstakes entries
    Sweepstakes #4:
    Surface Go LTE + Accessories Bundle
    200 Microsoft Rewards points = 1 Sweepstakes entry
    500 Microsoft Rewards points = 5 Sweepstakes entries
    1000 Microsoft Rewards points = 25 Sweepstakes entries
    Sweepstakes #5:
    “Free Movies for a Year” (awarded as $1,000.00 in digital gift cards)
    200 Microsoft Rewards points = 1 Sweepstakes entry
    500 Microsoft Rewards points = 5 Sweepstakes entries
    1000 Microsoft Rewards points = 25 Sweepstakes entries

    Entry into one Sweepstakes drawing pool does not carry over into entry into any other Sweepstakes drawing pool. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address or Microsoft Rewards Account. Any attempt by any entrant to use multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, Microsoft Rewards Accounts, or any other methods in an attempt to defraud the entry process or gain additional entries will void that entrant's entries and entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. In the event of disqualification, any prize that entrant might have been otherwise entitled to will not be awarded.

    In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an entrant, the entry will be deemed to have been made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted with the Program registration. Authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access or online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the registered email address. Each entrant may be required to show proof of being an authorized account holder. If you do not have Internet access via a personal computer, your local library or Internet café may be able to provide access to the Internet and a number of Internet service providers and other companies offer free email accounts.

  4. ALTERNATE METHOD OF ENTRY: To enter without purchase and without redeeming any Microsoft Rewards points, visit www.microsoft.com/rewards and follow the links and instructions to create an Account (if you do not already have an Account). Then, on a 3" x 5" card or piece of paper, hand-print your full name, complete address, phone number (with area code), date of birth, the email address associated with your Microsoft Rewards Account, and the number of the Sweepstakes which you wish to be entered into (from the list of Sweepstakes in Rule #3 above), and mail it to: “‘Microsoft Rewards Sweepstakes #37’, Free To Enter”, P.O. Box 8554, Big Sandy, TX 75755-8554. For each card received, you will receive 25 entries into the applicable Sweepstakes.

    Requests must be postmarked by April 30, 2019 and received by May 7, 2019. Only one (1) request per envelope allowed. Entries mechanically reproduced or made in any fashion other than as specified herein are void.

    Entries submitted by script, macro or other automated or mechanical means, entries by any means which subvert the entry process and entries made in any fashion other than as specified herein are void. All entries become property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.

  5. RANDOM SWEEPSTAKES DRAWS: On May 10, 2019, at approximately 2:00 PM PT, an independent judging organization (the “Sweepstakes Judges”) will randomly draw one (1) entry for each of the prizes available in each of the Sweepstakes (See Rule #6 for details) (each a “Potential Winner” and, if verified, “Winner”) from among all eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes, for a total of five (5) draws. The odds of winning a prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period for the applicable Sweepstakes. Each Potential Winner will be subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. Entries from one Sweepstakes will not carry-over into any other Sweepstakes.

  6. PRIZES:

    • Sweepstakes #1 (Three (3) Prizes available): “Ultimate Microsoft Experience”: Each Winner will receive an “Ultimate Microsoft Experience” trip for two (2) to Seattle, Washington (“Trip Prize”), as well as one (1) Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5 / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM), and one (1) Xbox One X (1 TB) console. Trip Prize includes round trip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) people from a major airport near winner’s home (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Seattle, Washington, three (3) nights accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy hotel room), $500.00 in spending money (awarded as a check payable to winner), and two (2) days at Microsoft's campus for Winner and guest (all elements and timing of day on campus determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and subject to availability). Winner (or Winner’s parent or legal guardian if a minor) and guest must sign and return a non-disclosure agreement to participate in days on campus portion of prize. If either Winner and/or guest do not complete required paperwork or are not cleared to participate in days on campus for any reason, days on campus portion of prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Winner must be available to travel on the dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion or prize will be forfeited; travel dates are expected to fall within August 2019. In the event the Winner cannot travel to Seattle, WA on the dates designated by Sponsor, Winner may be disqualified and the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner provided sufficient time remains prior to the travel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sponsor will make reasonable efforts to select travel times acceptable to Winner. Trip subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be round trip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sweepstakes, and those set forth by the Sponsor’s airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, additional ground transportation, meals, incidentals, gratuities, passenger tariffs or duties, airline fees, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging (e.g., mini-bar, room service, telephone, movies, etc.), security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of Winner. Winner and guest will be required to provide a valid major credit card or some other acceptable form of payment, as determined in the hotel’s sole discretion upon hotel check-in and all in-room charges, telephone calls, meals, beverages, hotel upgrades, amenities, personal incidentals and any other expenses charged to the Winner’s hotel room will be charged to that major valid credit card or deducted from the deposit provided. Unless child of Winner, guest must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure (and, if applicable, with the appropriate parental permissions and releases) and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the Winner. If Winner is a minor in his/her state of residence, guest must be Winner’s parent/legal guardian. Winner (or Winner’s parent or legal guardian if a minor) and guest must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to Winner’s proximity to Seattle, WA, ground transportation will be substituted for round trip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion and the difference in value will not be awarded to the Winner. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if any campus tour or activity is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except as in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Winner and guest must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents (e.g., REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification) required for travel. Sponsor is not responsible for any fees or additional charges resulting from a Winner’s or guest’s change to itinerary or accommodations. Sponsor shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations to passengers including any results thereof such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by same. Sponsor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage. If the Winner becomes disabled or cannot otherwise fully enjoy the trip due to illness, Sponsor shall have the option at its sole discretion of being relieved of liability for fulfillment of the trip portion of the prize and no other compensation in lieu of the trip portion of the prize will be awarded. Winner and guest are responsible for obtaining his/her own medical and life insurance and the associated costs. All travel is subject to any and all restrictions instituted by the Department of Defense and/or Department of Homeland Security, as required.

      Total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Trip Prize: USD $5,400.00. Total ARV of all Prizes available in Sweepstakes #1: USD $16,200.00. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winners will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.

    • Sweepstakes #2 (One (1) Prize available): Tom Clancy’s Division 2 Custom Xbox Bundle, including: one (1) Tom Clancy's Division 2 Ultimate Edition game download, one (1) Custom Tom Clancy Division 2 Xbox One X 1TB Console with Controller, one (1) Division 2 Official Baseball Cap, one (1) The Division 2 Agent Backpack, one (1) 12-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership, one (1) 12-Month Xbox Game Pass Subscription, one (1) 65” Class Q60R QLED Smart 4K UHD TV, and one (1) Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Headset for Xbox One. Total ARV of Prize: USD $3,597.00

    • Sweepstakes #3 (One (1) Prize available): CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cool Gaming Desktop PC (Intel Core I9-9900K 3.60GHZ 8/16 16MB Cache, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, CyberpowerPC Multi-Color LED Gaming Keyboard, CyberpowerPC Elite M1 131 7 Color Gaming Mouse, Windows 10 Home Advanced Digital License). Total ARV of Prize: USD $2,550.00

    • Sweepstakes #4 (One (1) Prize available): Surface Go LTE and Accessories Bundle, including: One (1) Surface Go LTE (128GB / Intel 4415Y / 8GB RAM / LTE), one (1) set of Surface Headphones, one (1) Surface Precision Mouse, one (1) Surface Pen, one (1) Surface Keyboard, one (1) Surface Dock, and one (1) TUMI Surface Case. Total ARV of Prize: USD $1,577.94

    • Sweepstakes #5 (One (1) Prize available): “Free Movies for a Year”, awarded as $1,000.00 in digital gift cards: Winner may select up to a total of $1,000.00 in digital gift cards from among the following: Regal Entertainment eGift Card, AMC Theatres® e-Gift Card, Fandango Gift Card, Xbox Digital Gift Card, and Hulu Plus E-Gift Card. Total ARV of Prize: USD $1,000.00

    Total ARV of all Sweepstakes Prizes: USD $24,924.94.

    Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual value of prize will not be awarded.

    Prizes are not transferable, or redeemable for cash, and must be accepted as awarded, with no substitutions of any kind, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion. Gift cards are subject to the terms, restrictions, and conditions as set by the issuers.

    If any prize (or portion of a prize) is deemed to be inappropriate for a Winner who is a minor (such as a video game with an ESRB rating above the age of the winner), Sponsor reserves the right to substitute an age-appropriate prize (or portion thereof) of comparable or greater value in its sole discretion.

    All federal, state and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes), if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided are the Winner’s responsibility, regardless of whether a prize is used in whole or in part. All prize details are at the Sponsor's sole discretion.

  7. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Potential Winners will be contacted by phone, email and/or mail at the address, email, or telephone number provided with the entry, with instructions on how to claim the prize. Potential Winners of a prize valued at $600 or more will be required to execute and return (and/or their parent or legal guardian if an eligible minor) an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, W9 form, and, where lawful, a publicity release, within five (5) business days from the time it is postmarked as having been sent by the Sponsor or its representative, or the prize will be forfeited and, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner. If a Potential Winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules, declines to accept a prize, or Sponsor is unable to contact a Potential Winner within five (5) business days, or in the event that a prize notification or prize is returned undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, prize may be awarded to an alternate Potential Winner. Sponsor may select up to three (3) alternate prize winners; thereafter, if a potential prize winner cannot be verified in accordance with these Official Rules, the prize will not be awarded. Any prize won by an entrant who is a minor in his/her state of residence will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian of such minor who must sign and return all required documentation outlined herein and otherwise comply with all requirements imposed on winners set forth herein. Potential Winners (or parent/legal guardian where applicable) may be required to furnish proof of identification.

    Allow 4 - 6 weeks for verification and shipment of your prize. The Sweepstakes Entities shall not be held responsible for any delays in awarding a prize for any reason outside of their control. Prizes will only be delivered to verified Winners. Any unclaimed prize will not be awarded. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any change of mailing address, email address, and/or telephone number of entrants.

    By accepting a prize, each Winner (or Winner’s parent/legal guardian if Winner is a minor) agrees and consents to the use of his/her name, address (city and state of residence), voice, and statements relating to the Sweepstakes or Sponsor, and photographs or other likenesses, without further compensation, notification or permission in any publicity or advertising carried out by Sponsor or any related entities in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed, including the internet, without territorial or time limitation, except where prohibited by law.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

  1. By entering, entrants (or as applicable, their parents or legal guardians if minors) (i) acknowledge and represent that they are in full compliance with these Official Rules including all eligibility requirements and, (ii) agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or Sweepstakes Judges, made in their sole discretion, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Entrants who have not complied with these Official Rules are subject to disqualification and all associated entries will be void.
  2. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for late, lost, damaged, stolen, misdirected, mutilated, garbled, illegible, or incomplete submissions of requests/entries. Proof of transmission (screenshots or captures, etc.) does not constitute proof of delivery. All entries become the property of Sponsor and in no case shall be returned to sender.
  3. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant's registration in the Sweepstakes (and void all associated entries) or entitlement to a prize if, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, it determines or suspects that the entrant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by tampering, cheating, hacking, deception, or other fraudulent, deceptive or unfair playing practices (including any entries or points generated by script, macro, robotic, programmed, or any other automated means or any other means which subvert the entry process).
  4. As a condition of entering, entrants (or their parent or legal guardian if an eligible minor) agree (and agree to confirm in writing): (a) to release Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents, from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to participating in the Sweepstakes, the redemption of points, or the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any prize or any travel or activity related thereto; (b) that under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby 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 awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will entrants be entitled to receive attorneys’ fees and court costs.
  5. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Sweepstakes Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A., without regard to Washington or any other conflicts of law principles. All entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state, and local courts for Redmond, Washington.
  6. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, modify and/or suspend this Sweepstakes at any time if fraud, technical failures, including any network server or hardware failure, viruses, bugs, errors in programming, or any other errors or other causes (such as force majeure events) impairs the administration, security, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion, to randomly select the Winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received up to time of such cancellation. In no event will the Sponsor be liable for more than the stated number of prizes in these Official Rules.
  7. The Sweepstakes Entities do not warrant that access to the Sweepstakes will be uninterrupted. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any problems that may arise, including but not limited to: (a) lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet Service Providers, websites, or other connection, availability or accessibility problems arising in connection with or over the course of the Sweepstakes; or (b) communications failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions or hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; or (c) failure of personal computers and/or software and hardware configurations, any technical malfunctions, failures, or difficulties, printing errors, clerical, typographical or other error in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of points or entries, or the offering or announcement of any prize or in any winner notification documents; or (d) for any other errors of any kind relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, whether human, mechanical, clerical, electronic, or technical in nature; or (e) the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information in connection with the Sweepstakes; or (f) damage to a user's system occasioned by participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any information necessary to participate in this Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Entities are also not responsible for lost, late, delayed, garbled, stolen, incomplete, misdirected, illegible, damaged or undelivered mail, email, or entries. Proof of transmission (screenshots, etc.) does not constitute proof of delivery.

DISCLOSURES:

  1. Any attempt by an entrant or other individual, to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to any fraudulent claims, may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages (including attorneys' fees) from any such individual, to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution. Entrants engaging in any of the foregoing activities may be disqualified (and all associated entries will be void) and will forfeit any prize won. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  2. In the event of any conflict with any Sweepstakes details contained in these Official Rules and Sweepstakes details contained in Sweepstakes Materials (including but not limited to point of sale, television, and print advertising, promotional packaging, and other promotion media), the details of the Sweepstakes as set forth in these Official Rules shall prevail.
  3. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. In particular, Sponsor's employees are not authorized to waive, modify or amend any provision or provisions of these Official Rules in any manner whatsoever.
  4. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.
  5. This Sweepstakes is solely sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.
  6. The winners list for the Promotion will be posted online after all prizes have been awarded.
  7. Information collected from entrant is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. To review Sponsor’s privacy policy, please visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 to see how we use personal information obtained in connection with this Sweepstakes. Winners names may be included in a publicly available winners list.