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The Argus Leader Willow Run Golf Pick ‘Em Challenge
2009

OFFICIAL RULES

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

2. Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, the Argus Leader Willow Run Golf Pick ‘Em Challenge (the “Contest”) is open only to U.S. residents of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of Argus Leader Media (“Sponsor”), Gannett Co., Inc, UPICKEM, Willow Run Golf Course and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win.

3. How To Enter. The Contest will begin at 12:01 a.m. (C.T.) on April 9, 2009 and end at 11:59 p.m. (C.T.) on September 27, 2009 (the “Contest Period”).

Internet Entry: Enter by visiting the Bracketsball official registration page on the Argus Leader website www.argusleader.com and completing all of the required information and following all posted instructions. Your computer must accept cookies, or any successor or similar technology, which may be used for the purpose of entry tracking. Complete the entry form and any other required fields and then submit your entry by clicking on the “SEND” button. By entering, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules and to receive e-mails from Sponsor or those directed by Sponsor. You can opt-out of the receipt of such e-mails by following the directions on the Contest website or in any email received from Sponsor.

Only one (1) weekly prize per person per winning household.

Sponsor will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender or Sponsor. In the event of a dispute, all online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the ISP account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an ISP account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such ISP account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning ISP addresses for the domain associated with such ISP account. All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Contest.

4. Winner Selection. One (1) Overall Winner will be selected on September 27, 2009. One (1) Weekly Winner will be selected at the conclusion of each weekly tournament for the twenty-four (24) rounds, for a total of 24 winners.

For each event, users pick who they think will finish 1st through 10th. Golfers are awarded Fantasy Money depending on how they finish in an event. Your total take for an event is sum of the Fantasy Money for all the golfers on your team. 1st place is worth $1,000,000, 2nd place is worth $900,000, 3rd place is worth $800,000, 4th place is worth $720,000, 5th place is worth $700,000, and so on (less $20,000 each place). 40th place and beyond are worth 0 dollars. There is an additional $250,000 bonus for every golfer that finishes the exact order you picked them to finish.

Your overall score is the total of your top 10 events for the season.

If there is a tie for an event or overall the computer will randomly select a winner from the users that are tied.

If there are ties for the overall winner, the computer will select the user with the most team money for the most recent event. If there is a tie, the computer will continue comparing scores for previous events until a winner is selected. If the users are tied for all the events, the computer will randomly select a winner from the users that are tied.

Weekly winners are based on the finish order immediately following the event. If the finish order is adjusted after the event, the weekly winners will remain the same but all players' points will be recomputed for the season total.

All decisions of the judges are final.

This contest is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that a contestant is using the contest for gambling purposes they will be disqualified and reported to authorities.

UPICKEM and its affiliates reserve the right to change the rules at any time.

5. Prizes and Odds. Grand Prize: One (1) Overall Winner will receive a $100 Player’s Club Card to Willow Run Golf Course in Sioux Falls (ARV: $100). First Prize: Twenty-four (24) Weekly Prize Winners will each receive 18 holes of golf for two at Willow Run Golf Course in Sioux Falls (ARV: $29.50):

Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

6. Winner Notification and Acceptance. Weekly Winners will be notified on or about the following Monday at the conclusion of the previous week’s tournament at the telephone number or email address provided on winner’s entry form. Overall winner will be notified on or about September 28, 2009. Sponsor will call during regular business hours at number provided on entry form and will leave no messages. Failure to reach winner by email or by phone, after three attempts, may result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of his or her interest in all prizes, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries. To claim prize, each winner must personally visit Sponsor’s offices at 200 S. Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD within five (5) business days after notification. Office visits must be between the hours of 8 a.m. (CDT) and 5 p.m. (CDT) weekdays and a valid photo identification may be required. Winners may waive their right to receive prizes. Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes. Winners may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility/liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law) which must be returned within ten (10) days of date of personal delivery or date of postmark. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release within ten (10) days, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner’s disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner. Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner’s consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation the Internet, or further compensation. Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.

7. Participation. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by Sponsor. In the event the Contest is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. Should the Contest be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date.

8. Construction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright, UPICKEM.com, Inc., and Sponsor. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.

9. Sponsor. The Argus Leader Willow Run Golf Pick ‘Em Challenge is sponsored by Argus Leader Media and Willow Run Golf Course. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Contest. For a list of winners (available after September 28, 2009) or a copy of these Official Rules, visit www.argusleader.com or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to “Winners List/Official Rules” (as applicable), The Argus Leader Willow Run Golf Pick ‘Em Challenge, Argus Leader Media, 200 S. Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

 
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