Official Rules (“Official Rules”)
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
By entering into this Sweepstakes, I accept the terms and conditions and set forth in these Official Rules. I confirm I am at least 21 years old and have reached the age of majority in my jurisdiction of residence at the time of opt-in. By entering the sweepstakes, I agree to sign up to receive newsletters and special offers from CruisesOnly, The Persistent, Slightly Smarter, I Love Every Dog, Forbes Vetted The Find, DoubleBlind Magazine, Chief Rabbit, Linhart, Daniella Shevel, Honeycomb, CruiseCompete.com, Newser, Smith Teamaker, Simply Organic Bamboo, Paloma Diamonds, GoHydrate, TheFutureParty, RYSE, VenusEight, Luxury Link, LLC, Matt's Flights, Nice News, LLC, Fodor's Travel , Spritely Media, LLC d/b/a Classic Nerd Stuff , FareDrop, Inc, and Meredith Corporation (collectively, the “Associated Companies”). The Associated Companies have provided prizes to the Sweepstakes but only VenusEight is sponsoring the sweepstakes and responsible for operating the Sweepstakes. No Purchase Necessary. A Purchase Will Not Increase My Chances of Winning. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, municipal, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. (New Jersey Notice: This Sweepstakes is not void in New Jersey).
Eligibility: Win an Alaskan Cruise! (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to anyone who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and has reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of opt-in and a resident of the United States of America and the District of Columbia (excluding residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island, overseas military installations, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories) and has a valid email address. Employees, independent contractors, interns, officers, directors, and agents of Sponsor and the associated companies are not eligible to enter.
Sponsor: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by VenusEight at 27 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011.
Agreement to Official Rules: By entering the Sweepstakes, you indicate your full and unconditional agreement to, and acceptance of, (a) these Official Rules and (b) Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
Entry Period: The Sweepstakes begins at 3:15pm EDT on 10/10/2024 (“Entry Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes will end on 11/12/2024 at 10:59pm EST.
How to Enter: At the beginning of the Entry Period, you may enter the Sweepstakes by visiting the sweepstakes site www.dojomojo.com/landing/campaign/62be6de9-1a46-4116-b8fb-c83cabccb105 (the “Sweepstakes Site”) and completing the Sweepstakes entry form. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person/email address (not including “Bonus Entries,” as described below). Additional entries per person/email address, excluding “Bonus Entries” will not be acknowledged. The use of an agency or any automated system to enter is strictly prohibited and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries received through such methods, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
By entering the Giveaway in accordance with the entry process described above, you will be registering to receive email communication from CruisesOnly, The Persistent, Slightly Smarter, I Love Every Dog, Forbes Vetted The Find, DoubleBlind Magazine, Chief Rabbit, Linhart, Daniella Shevel, Smith Teamaker, Simply Organic Bamboo, Paloma Diamonds, GoHydrate, TheFutureParty, RYSE,VenusEight, Luxury Link, LLC, Matt's Flights, Nice News, LLC, Fodor's Travel , Spritely Media, LLC d/b/a Classic Nerd Stuff , FareDrop, Inc, and Meredith Corporation and agreeing that your registration and any other information collected in connection with the Sweepstakes may be used by the following partners: Luxury Link, LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here http://about.luxurylink.com/privacy-policy/;Matt's Flights in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.mattsflights.com/privacy-policy/;Nice News, LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://nicenews.com/privacy-policy/;Fodor's Travel in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.internetbrands.com/privacy/privacy-main.html;Spritely Media, LLC d/b/a Classic Nerd Stuff in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://substack.com/privacy;VenusEight in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here thevenuseight.com;FareDrop, Inc in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.faredrop.com/privacy-policy?;Meredith Corporation in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.meredith.com/nmg/privacy .
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Bonus Entries: Each person who submits an entry to the Sweepstakes will have the opportunity to obtain additional entries by performing listed social actions. For each action performed, the user will receive the allotted amount of bonus entries listed below.
Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for sharing the link to this campaign(Win an Alaskan Cruise!). Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for visiting mattsflights on Instagram. Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for following nicenewshq on Twitter. Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for visiting classicnerdlife on Instagram. Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for downloading the app https://sparklp.co/p/97ee82a3d5. Entrant will receive 2 additional entries for following classicnerdlife on Twitter. Entrant will receive 3 additional entries for visiting Thevenuseight on Instagram. Entrant can receive a total of 15 additional entries by completing all bonus entry actions.
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Drawing: After the Entry Period, on or about 11/14/2024, Sponsor will select 1 potential winner in a random drawing of all entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.
Notification and Requirements of Potential Winners: Sponsor will attempt to notify potential winner within five (5) business days of the drawing by email. If a potential winner does not respond within 48hrs after the notice is sent, the Sponsor will select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all remaining entries received. Only three (3) alternate potential winners will be contacted. Except where prohibited, a potential winner may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release. If a potential winner fails to sign and return these documents within the required time period, an alternate potential winner may be selected in his/her place in a random drawing of all remaining entries received. Only three (3) alternate potential winners may be contacted.
Prize(s): One (1) grand prize will be awarded and one (1) winner will be chosen.
Description of Prizes:
Prize Verbiage: a 7-night sailing to Alaska courtesy of CruisesOnly onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge
Prize Value: $2578
Reference Link for Itinerary: https://www.cruisesonly.com/sc.do?i=915570&c=11&v=1044
T&Cs:
The prize includes accommodations for two on a 7-Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise in an Ocean View stateroomon Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge. Cruise departs from Seattle, with planned calls in Ketchikan, Cruise through Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria, Canada and ends in Seattle. Departure dates are available from May 23, 2025 through June 6, 2025 or August 15, 2025 through September 5, 2025 and may be selected by prize winner dependent upon cabin availability at time of booking. Prize includes stateroom accommodations for two, onboard dining (with exception of specialty restaurants), onboard shows & entertainment and fitness center access. Prize does not include airfare, transfers, drink packages, shore excursions, onboard gratuities, Wifi, specialty restaurant dining, fitness classes, or upgrades. Prize has an approximate retail value of $2,578 dependent upon date selected and based on double occupancy and includes port fees and taxes. All other trip-related taxes and expenses, including but not limited to hotels, airfare, additional transportation to/from cruise, transfers, onboard purchases and incidentals, drink packages, shore excursions, upgrades, or any other additional expenses not set forth herein as included with the prize, are solely the responsibility of the Winner. Any available add-ons or upgrades may be purchased at an additional cost and will be subject to the cruise line or other travel provider’s cancellation policy. Winner’s guest must travel on same itinerary, in the same stateroom and at the same time as the Winner and must be 21 years of age or older as of the Departure Date. Only one winner may win the Sweepstakes. The prizes are not assignable and shall not be substituted for any other cruise or sailing date or other prize. Winner will not receive the value of any difference between the approximate retail value and actual retail value of the prize. Prize must be booked by November 30, 2024. Winner and Winner’s guest are subject to all Celebrity Cruises guest terms and conditions for cruise prize. Prize (including certificates/vouchers for prize elements) will not be replaced if lost or stolen, or not redeemed, and prize is not redeemable for cash, unless required by law. Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in travel and that these risks may be present before, during and after the trip. Promotion Partners are not responsible for changes in itinerary, or schedule of any element of the prize, or for any expenses incurred as a consequence of flight or cruise cancellation or delay. Promotion Partners are not responsible and will have no liability if the Winner and/or Winner’s guest is for any reason not permitted to travel by the relevant airport, cruise, or government authorities, or misses a flight, cruise or other travel element. Winner and Winner’s guest are solely responsible for obtaining valid passports and any other documents necessary for travel. Winner and Winner’s guest are solely responsible for their own conduct while accepting the prize and agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to use and enjoyment of the prize. All expenses, including taxes, not specifically mentioned herein are not included as part of the prize and are solely the Winner’s responsibility. Sponsor and Promotion Partners shall not be responsible for any prize component that is not redeemed or forfeited.
Other prizing includes (Roughly $600 in value total)
•14K Gold Trio Studs with Yellow Diamonds from the New PALOMA ESSENTIALS Collection
•The Whitening Collection from LINHART Smile Care
•$100 Gift Credit to Simply Organic Bamboo
•6-month supply of GoHydrate
General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prize(s) at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by mail shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication by Sponsor. In the event of a dispute as to any online entry, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, the prize providers and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone, or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize. You further agree that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
Privacy and Use of Information Submitted; Publicity: Any information you submit as part of the Sweepstakes will be used for purposes of this Sweepstakes and treated in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy as otherwise set forth in these Official Rules. Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes an entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of his/her name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.
Use of Entrant Information: By entering the Sweepstakes, you acknowledge and agree that Sponsor and the participating companies CruisesOnly, The Persistent, Slightly Smarter, I Love Every Dog, Forbes Vetted The Find, DoubleBlind Magazine, Chief Rabbit, Linhart, Daniella Shevel, Honeycomb, CruiseCompete.com, Newser, Smith Teamaker, Simply Organic Bamboo, Paloma Diamonds, GoHydrate, TheFutureParty, RYSE,VenusEight, Luxury Link, LLC, Matt's Flights, Nice News, LLC, Fodor's Travel , Spritely Media, LLC d/b/a Classic Nerd Stuff , FareDrop, Inc, and Meredith Corporation will use Entrant’s information, including, without limitation, your email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other contact information provided for general solicitation, marketing, or other business or promotional activities in connection with the services and products provided by Sponsor or the participating companies. You may at any time revoke the use of such information by providing written notice to Sponsor and each other participating company using the following addresses or by responding to a marketing email using the unsubscribe link provided in the email. Please note that your opt-out preference will apply to marketing communication and may not apply to transactional communication including those associated with your entry.
Disputes: Except where prohibited, you agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in New York, NY. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of NY, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of NY or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than NY.
Third Party Platforms: If this Sweepstakes is hosted, administered, or operated on a third party platform, including without limitation a social media platform (e.g. Facebook or Twitter) (“Third Party Platform”), then by participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants hereby release and agree to comply with all rules and policies set forth by such Third Party Platform and to hold harmless such Third Party Platform from any and all liability, loss or damages arising from or in connection with the awarding, receipt, and/or use or misuse of prizes or participation in any prize related activities. Unless otherwise stated to the contrary in these Official Rules, this Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, any Third Party Platform.
Results: To request a winners list, send a self addressed, stamped envelope to VenusEight at 27 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011. Requests must be received within four (4) weeks of the end of the Entry Period.