Simmons-Austin, LLC
St. Louis Region
Official Contest Rules
Contest:
as of 1/1/04
General Rules for all contests
1. Each contest is open to all qualified persons 18 years or older except the following:
a. Employees of Simmons Media Group and related companies; household members, siblings, and parents of said Simmons employees;
b. Employees of all St. Louis Metro area broadcasting companies, and their immediate family members;
There is no purchase necessary.
2. A total of one prize may be won per household address, name, and or family residing in same, per contest, whether the prize is in cash, services, or merchandise.
3. Persons who have previously won a prize of either cash, services, or merchandise from any of the Simmons Media radio stations (including, but not limited to KSLG and WFFX of the St. Louis area), either from a contest or a station event, are subject to the following restrictions: Persons who have won a prize valued up to $100 in the last 30 days are not eligible to win. Persons who have won a prize valued between $101 and $499 in the last 90 days are not eligible to win. Persons who have won a prize valued between $500 and $999 in the last 6 months are not eligible to win. Persons who have won a prize valued at $1,000 or more in the last 12 months are not eligible to win. These restrictions also apply to immediate household members of contest or prize winners.
4. The winner will be responsible for all tax liability associated with winning this contest. Winner will be required to sign an eligibility release form and give Simmons Media and its sponsors permission to use their name, photo and voice for promotional purposes without further compensation. By accepting prize, winner releases Simmons Media, all stations and all participating sponsors from any liability as a result of this prize. Simmons Media reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar or greater value. Simmons Media shall not be responsible to replace prize tickets to events, which are cancelled and the event sponsors do not issue replacement tickets.
5. Simmons Media is not responsible for misdirected or mis-dialed phone calls. In the unlikely event that 2 or more people are on the telephone line at the same time, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
6. Copies of these rules are available at Simmons Media Group, 22 Morgan Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 during regular business hours; or by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A condensed version of the Contest Rules will be aired on the radio station during the respective contest period. Contest rules are also posted on station web sites where available.
7. All decisions by the judges and/or administrators of the contest are final.
8. Prizes will not be awarded until winner has been verified for eligibility through the Simmons Media Business Office. Verification may take up to 3 weeks. Prizes must be claimed in a timely manner. Prized not picked up within 30 days will be considered abandoned. Some prizes may expire. Simmons will not be required to replace expired items.
9. Prizes are non-transferable and will be awarded to the winner only, based on eligibility.
10. Picture ID is required in order to claim a prize.
11. Prize will not be mailed. Winner must pick up prize in person and sign proof of receipt and contest rules.
12. Winner must be a resident of Missouri or Illinois.
13. Contest rules may be modified by Simmons Media at any time.
Specific rules for this contest
1. Contest dates:____________________________________________________________
2. Specific rules: ____________________________________________________________
3. Special releases: _________________________________________________________
Contestant Release
By participating in a contest and claiming a prize won through Simmons-Austin, LLC, individual contest winners agree to the following:
For value and consideration, I, as a contest winner, do hereby agree to allow Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX), its affiliates and/or assigns to use for advertising purposes or in any honorable or legitimate way, my name, image, and/or voice in connection with the contest and/or prize in which I wish to participate and/or win. Further, I do hereby affirm the following: (1) I am not employed by Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX), its affiliates and/or assigns, nor to any advertising company or business concern connected; either directly or indirectly with the contest I have won. (2) I am not related by blood or by marriage to any employee at Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX), its affiliates and/or assigns, nor to any advertising company or business concern connected; either directly or indirectly with the contest I have won. To induce Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX) to accept my participation in their sponsored event, I hereby give my consent and agree to release indemnity and hold harmless the stations owners, partners, directors, employees, families, and representative from any claim arising out of injury to me as a result of my participation in the contest or event, including any travel associated with the contest or event. It is understood that indemnification covers any claims arising out of injuries or conditions caused by or aggravated by a refusal to seek medical treatment for religious or philosophical reasons. Furthermore, I recognize the value of the prize I may receive from Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX). I understand that I am personally responsible for any and all applicable taxes associated with the prize, including income taxes (if value of prize is over $600). I acknowledge that I cannot win another prize valued over $600 from Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX) for a period of 365 days. I further acknowledge that any prize is not transferable to a third party. Events/Contests/Concerts are subject to cancellation without any notice. Simmons-Austin, LLC (1380 KSLG or 1490 WFFX) is not responsible for the cancellation of event; nor is the station to be held liable for any mechanical failure, weather, etc. that may prevent the winner from accepting the prize.
Date: __________________ Hour: ______ Show/Event: ____________________________
Prize: ________________________________________________________________________
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Value of the prize: $______________
Winner Information (please print clearly):
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ___________ Zip:_________________________________
Day Phone:_______________________ Night Phone: _____________________________________
Date of Birth:____________ E-mail:____________________________________________________
Social Security number (must have): ________________________
Info for prize pickup:
Winner must pick up prize at station - 22 Morgan Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5 pm. Must show picture ID.
Winner Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Front Desk Signature:
