MarineMax East Crack the Code Contest

OFFICIAL RULES

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING.  THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS VALID ONLY IN GEORGIA, AND IS OPEN ONLY TO QUALIFIED PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN THE RULES BELOW).  VOID ELSEWHERE AND WHEREVER PROHIBITED.  DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST IF YOU DO NOT FALL WITHIN THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BELOW. 

Contest Period: Contest registration is scheduled to begin at 12:00am ET on 1/10/2022 and end at 11:59pm ET on 1/19/2022 (the “Registration Period”). The grand prize contest event is scheduled to occur on 1/23/2022 at MarineMax East, 1860 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming, GA 30041.  The contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void outside Georgia and wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

 

Who May Enter:  Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents of Georgia, who are age 18 or older as of date of entry with a valid U.S. driver’s license or government issued photo I.D., except the following classes of persons who are not eligible to enter:

a.   Employees, officers, and directors of MarineMax East (“Sponsor and Administrator”) Cumulus Media, Million Dollar Media, each of their respective franchisees, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, distributors, retailers, printers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the design or execution of this promotion (collectively “Released Parties”) and the members of the immediate families or households of any of the above, whether or not related. “Immediate family members” includes, for purposes of this promotion, parents (including in-laws), grandparents, siblings (including step-siblings), children (including step-children), grandchildren (including step grandchildren) and each of their respective spouses.

b.     Individuals who are unable or unwilling to be present to participate in the grand prize contest event on 1/23/2022 (see below).

 

How to Enter – Two Ways:  

1.     On Line Registration: To enter via on-line registration, visit http://marinemaxgiveaway.com and click the Contest entry button to connect to the Contest registration page.  Each entrant must fully complete the on-line registration page with all required information including his/her name, complete address, valid email address, birth date, and phone number(s) (including area code(s)).  After having read and agreed to these Official Rules, click the submit button to submit your on-line entry.  All on-line entries must be fully complete for all required information, and must be received by 11:59pm ET on 1/19/2022 to be eligible.  Maximum of one on-line entry per person and per valid email address.  Any on-line entry submitted with an invalid email address will be disqualified. 

2.     On-site Register to Win:  Official entry forms will be made available (while supplies last) at MarineMax East Boat Show, 1860 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming, GA 30041 on 1/22/2022 between 9:00am ET – 6:00pm ET (“On-site Entry 1”) and on 1/23/2022 between 9am ETE – 12:30pm ET (“Onsite Entry 2”).  Fully complete an official entry form with all required information and deposit into the official registration box provided at sponsor location. No photocopied or mechanically reproduced entries permitted.  All eligible entries must be received by the conclusion of each entry period on 1/22/2022 and 1/23/2022.  Limit one On-site Register to Win entry per person.  Incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified 

 

Incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified.  Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, damaged, or for lost or stolen entries boxes, or for entries submitted in a manner that is not expressly allowed under these rules, or for any entry not submitted or received due to any technical error or failure, unauthorized human intervention, inaccurate capture or mis-entry of any required information, or the failure to capture any such information or effects of hackers or failure of any electronic equipment, computer or cellular transmissions and/or network connections; all of which will be disqualified.

 

Each participant must submit an entry on his/her own behalf.  Any entry submitted on behalf of another individual or using another person’s email address or name will be disqualified and ineligible to claim any prize.  No mechanically reproduced or automated entries permitted.  Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification and all such entries will be deemed void. 

 

In the event of a dispute as to any on-line registration, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address used to register will be deemed to be the registrant and he/she must be eligible according to these Official Rules.  The “authorized email account holder” is the natural person assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.  All entries received become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.

 

Finalist Selection & Notification:  A maximum total of (25) finalists will be selected from all registration methods to participate in the grand prize contest event (see contest description below) as follows:

·         On-line:  A total of (15) finalists will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries received from on-line.  Each finalist will be contacted.

·         On-site Register to Win – On-site Entry 1:  A total of (5) last chance finalists will be randomly selected from among eligible On-site Entry 1 entries received on, prior to the start of the grand prize contest.  Each selected finalist name will be announced at the event, and the entrant must be present at the time of such announcement to participate.  The selected entrant must immediately make their presence known to the Contest Administrator, or they will be disqualified and an alternate finalist will be selected and announced.

·         On-site Register to Win – On-site Entry 2:  A total of (5) last chance finalists will be randomly selected from among eligible On-site Entry 2 entries received on, prior to the start of the grand prize contest.  Each selected finalist name will be announced at the event, and the entrant must be present at the time of such announcement to participate.  The selected entrant must immediately make their presence known to the Contest Administrator, or they will be disqualified and an alternate finalist will be selected and announced.

 

Each selected finalist will be notified initially by phone or in person of their selection.  Any pre-selected finalist that cannot be reached or contacted to confirm their selection after an initial phone call to the number listed on their entry, may be disqualified and an alternate finalist may be selected and notified, time permitting.  During the finalist notification phone call, potential finalist must confirm their eligibility, and indicate their willingness and ability to attend the grand prize event on 1/23/2022 to participate in the in the grand prize contest (see description below).   

 

Any selected finalist who does not meet the eligibility requirements, does not wish to participate in the grand prize contest, or who is unable or unwilling to attend the grand prize event will be disqualified.  An alternate finalist will then be randomly selected from all remaining eligible entries received, and notified per the procedures outlined above, time permitting.  Only finalists selected and notified by sponsor will be eligible to participate in the grand prize contest.  All other entrants are ineligible. Finalist selection and participation is non-transferable.  No other individual may participate on behalf of a selected finalist.  Decisions of Administrator in the selection of finalists, the order the finalists will attempt the contest, and all matters related to this contest are final.

 

Selected finalist(s) must be present at the date, time and location as specified by sponsor to participate in the grand prize contest.  Any finalist who fails to appear by the required deadline as stated by Station will be disqualified, and will not receive any alternate contest attempts, prize substitution or compensation.  Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to change the date, time or location of the grand prize contest.  Finalists will be notified of any changes at the time of their selection and/or notification.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to randomly select replacement finalists for any disqualified finalists from anyone in attendance from the crowd on the day of the contest.  Difficulties with getting to location to enter or participate in the contest are not the responsibility of Sponsors. 

 

 

How to Play:  The predetermined winning (4) digit number for this contest will be randomly pre-selected and placed in a sealed security envelope.  The randomly predetermined winning number will be programmed into the key pad and locking mechanism of the “bank vault” that will be used for all contest attempts.   

 

In order to be a valid attempt, each eligible contestant must complete the following in the presence of the contest administrator:

1.     Print and sign their full name, along with their (4) digit number guess on the first unoccupied line of the provided registration sign-in binder.

2.     After completing the registration binder, the contestant must enter their (4) digit number guess exactly as recorded on the registration form into the digital key pad on the bank vault, followed by the * key on the key pad.  (Example – if the contestant’s number guess is recorded as 1-2-3-4 on the registration form, then they must enter 1-2-3-4-* on the bank vault key pad.  The *-key acts as an ‘enter’ button.)

 

Contestants are responsible for correctly entering their (4) digit number guess into the key pad exactly as recorded in the registration binder.  No prize will be awarded for any attempt that is incorrectly entered into the key pad.  Any attempt initiated without the presence of the contest administrator will be void.

 

Claiming the Bank Vault Contest Grand Prize: In order to claim the Bank Vault contest grand prize, an eligible contestant must record the winning (4) digit number (as contained in the sealed security envelope) in the registration binder, then unlock and open the bank vault only be means of entering that winning number into the keypad. 

  1. The act of opening the bank vault door does NOT constitute a winning attempt.  The prize will NOT be awarded as a result of opening the bank vault door or lock due to tampering, malfunction, damage, physical force or any means other than by entering the winning number into the key pad.
  2. The (5) digit number recorded by the contestant in the official registration binder and entered by that contestant into the key pad on the bank vault must exactly match the predetermined winning (5) digit number that was randomly pre-selected for this contest, and that is contained in the sealed security envelope.  The grand prize will NOT be awarded as a result of any of the following reasons including, but not limited to:

a.     Any number recorded by the contestant on the registration form and entered into the digital key pad that does not match the predetermined winning number contained in the sealed master envelope;

b.     Any tampering, malfunction, damage, or use of physical force that causes the bank vault to unlock or open;

c.     A contestant who records the winning number on the registration form, but fails to correctly enter that number into the key pad.

 

Prize Awards & Delivery: 

 

Grand Prize: In the event of a winning contest attempt, the corresponding eligible contestant will be eligible to claim the grand prize, subject to approval and verification of compliance with these official rules.  The grand prize is: a 2022 Crest Classic 220 DLX Pontoon Boat, with a maximum retail value of $56,000, not including sales tax.

 

Winner, if any, must accept delivery of boat from the sponsor designated dealer, or as otherwise specified by Sponsor.  Sponsor will solely designate and specify available boat including make, model, color and options for Grand Prize winner’s prize award.  Grand Prize winner may not substitute, exchange, or apply the boat’s value towards a higher cost or alternate boat.  Designated boat must be the Sponsor designated vehicle that is currently in designated dealer’s stock of inventory.  Administrator reserves the right to award an alternate year model (i.e. 2021), if the 2022 model is not available at the time of prize award. 

 

If the designated prize vehicle MSRP is under $56,000, the winner will not be awarded the difference between the boat’s actual MSRP and $56,000.  Grand Prize winner is responsible for paying any and all sales tax on prize award at time of delivery, estimated at approximately $3,360 (based on a 6.0% tax value) but may vary depending on the state and county in which the boat is awarded. 

 

All other costs and expenses related to prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of Grand Prize winner, including but not limited to tax, title, insurance, license and registration fees.  All income, federal, state and local taxes are Grand Prize winner’s sole responsibility.  All grand prize awards are non-transferable and no cash redemption or prize substitution allowed, except at Administrator’s sole discretion or as provided herein.  Administrator reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion. 

 

 

A maximum (1) grand prize will be awarded to the first eligible contestant who successfully completes the grand prize winning contest requirements according to these official rules.  The contest is immediately concluded following the first successful attempt, regardless of the number of completed attempts – and no additional contestants will be allowed to participate.  If the grand prize winning requirements are not successfully completed during the Promotion Period, then the grand prize will NOT be awarded.

 

 

 

Prize winner(s) will be required to complete and return a W-9 form (if prize value exceeds $600.00), affidavit of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (Tennessee residents need not sign publicity release), and present a valid U.S. driver’s license and social security card before prize will be awarded.  Winners of prizes greater than $600.00 will be issued a 1099 form reflecting the value of the prize(s) and are responsible for paying all income taxes on prize(s).  Failure to collect or properly claim any prize in accordance with these rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.  If forfeited for any reason, contestant will not receive any other prize substitution or compensation.  Total maximum retail value of all available prizes: $56,000

 

 

 

Additional Rules & Restrictions:  By participating in this contest, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator, which shall be final in all matters relating to this contest.  In the event an entrant wins a prize, and is later found to be in violation of these rules he/she will be required to forfeit the prize or to reimburse Sponsor for the stated value of the prize if such violation is discovered after winner has used the prize. Participation in contest constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its agencies to use winners’ names and/or likenesses for purposes of advertising and trade in any media worldwide without limitation or further compensation unless prohibited by law.  False, fraudulent or deceptive entries or acts shall render entrants ineligible for any prize.

 

Sponsor and Administrator are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing or advertising of the offer, administration or execution of the contest or in the announcement of the prizes/prize winners.  By accepting prizes, winners agree to hold sponsor, and released parties (collectively “Releasees”), from any claims, losses, actions, or damages of any kind, whether actual, incidental or consequential, for injury (including but not limited to death), damages, losses or expenses arising out of or relating to entrant’s participation in this contest, or the acceptance, possession or use/misuse of any prize, or participation in prize-related activities (including but not limited to travel related thereto), and to assume all liability in connection therewith. 

 

Releasees shall not be liable to any winner, entrant or any other person for failure to supply the prize or any part thereof by reason of any acts of God, any actions, regulations, orders, or requests by any governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, war, fire, unusually severe weather, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, or any other cause beyond Releasees’ sole control.  No more than the advertised maximum number of prizes will be awarded for any reason.

 

IN CASE OF DISPUTES:  By participating, each participant agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Promotion, or any rebates awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the State of New Jersey; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Promotion, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Sponsor in connection with this Promotion, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of New Jersey or any other jurisdiction), that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New Jersey.

 

Odds:  The odds of winning the contest by correctly guessing and entering the winning code in the vault are 1:10,000

 

Winners List:  For a copy of these official rules or the name of prize winner, if any, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: MarineMax East Crack the Code Contest, c/o PO Box 248, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. PLEASE SPECIFY which you are requesting.  Requests must be received by 3/23/202.

 

Contest Sponsor/Administrator:  This contest is administered and sponsored by MarineMax East, 1860 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming, GA 30041