NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who “Like” the “GVS Corporate Headquarters” official Facebook page for the particular days of the sweepstakes and who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the New York Tri-State area and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of General Vision Services (GVS), its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (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 where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) 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 GVS as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.
3. Campaign Period: Specific times and dates for the entries are as follows: 3/20/17 from 8:00 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST, 3/21/17 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, 3/22/17 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM EST, 3/23/17 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM EST, and 3/24/17 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by “liking” the GVS Corporate Headquarters Facebook page for the particular dates and times that the sweepstakes takes place. If selected, entrants must have Messenger enabled for their Facebook account in order for GVS to contact the winners. Entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, 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 GVS. You may enter only once. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of GVS.
5. Prizes: The daily Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive one pair of designer sunglasses, approximately valued at $300. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The style and model of the sunglasses may vary based on availability. One pair of sunglasses will be awarded per day for the duration of the sweepstakes. Additionally, one Grand Prize, The GVS Experience Gift Card, valued at up to $400 retail price, will also be awarded. The GVS Experience consists of a visit to one of our select NYC stores for a comprehensive eye exam and a free pair of glasses from the GVS Designer Collection with clear plastic, single vision lenses +/- 4 sph., 2 cyl. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by GVS. Winner will not be subject to cost of shipping and handling of the prize. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at GVS’ discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation 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. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for GVS to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Only the new “Likes” for each day, as detailed in the Campaign Period, will be entered into the daily sunglasses drawing. All “Likes,” including those from before the start of the Campaign, will be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.
7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be selected by a random drawing under the supervision of GVS. Five Winners, one for each day of the Campaign’s duration, will be selected for the designer sunglasses prize. Only those entries that “Liked” the GVS Corporate Headquarters Facebook page for each individual day will be eligible to win that day. Additionally, all entries and “Likes” before and during the Campaign will be entered for the Grand Prize drawing. One Grand Prize winner will be selected by a random drawing. All winners will be notified via Facebook Messenger first and then via email once contact has been made, within five (5) days following the selection of Winner. GVS 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 five days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner will be 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. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (GVS’ 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 entering this sweepstakes (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that GVS, anyone acting on behalf of GVS, and GVS’ 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. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GVS from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which GVS may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of any infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
9. Terms & Conditions: GVS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should a virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond GVS’ control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, GVS may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by GVS. GVS 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 Terms & Conditions. GVS has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. 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, GVS reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless GVS 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) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her 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 Promotion or the processing of entries.
11. Disputes: THIS CAMPAIGN IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND NEW YORK STATE WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, 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 Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in NEW YORK STATE having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the GVS website. To read the Privacy Policy, click here.
13. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: GVS, 520 8th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018 USA Attn: Marketing Department. Requests must be received no later than April 30th, 2017.
14. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is General Vision Services, 520 8th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018 USA.
15. Facebook: The Campaign hosted by GVS is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.
16. ___ By checking here, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules.