OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY WILL NOT IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
The 2024 “Unions Power America Live Event Giveaway” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is intended for legal United States of America (“USA”) residents only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to USA law and applicable state law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not a USA resident or are otherwise ineligible to enter in accordance with these Official Rules at the time of entry. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Union Privilege, 1100 First Street NE, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20002 (the “Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the USA (excluding American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands); age eighteen (18) or older and is a current or retired union member in good standing with a union nationally affiliated with the AFL-CIO (see eligible unions in Appendix A of the Official Rules) (the “Entrants”). The Sweepstakes is not open to the general public. The Sponsor, the Administrator, their respective parent companies, employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives and advertising and promotional agencies, and the officers, directors, agents, and employees of each of the foregoing (collectively with the Social Media Platforms, the “Released Parties”), and members of their immediate families (defined as including spouse, biological parents, adoptive parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren, and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or households (whether related or not) of any of the above are NOT eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes. Non-eligibility or non-compliance with any of these Official Rules will result in disqualification. NOTE: Previous winners of any Union Plus Contest or Sweepstakes in the last two (2) calendar years who have won a prize greater than $1,000 are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. (For the avoidance of doubt, any references in these Rules to Entrants shall also include the Entrants who are deemed the Winners (as defined below)).
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: By participating, Entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Winning a Prize (as defined below) is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 6:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends at (approximately) 7:00:00 p.m. ET on September 2, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sponsor’s database computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Entrants can enter the Sweepstakes by visiting www.unionplus.org/laborday (the “Website”) and joining the Unions Power America Labor Day live event by creating a login using their name and email address and using the comment section of the video platform to provide their name and which union they represent. Throughout the Live Event, the Sponsor (Union Plus Moderator) will remind those watching to leave comments to enter. Entrants will be encouraged to respond using the comment section. Each comment will generate one (1) Sweepstakes entry. Limit one (1) entry per Entrant per comment.
Released Parties are not responsible for: late, incomplete, delayed, undelivered, or misdirected entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. All information submitted by Entrants will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.unionplus.org/page/privacy. By participating in the Sweepstakes and providing any personal contact information, Entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
DRAWING AND NOTIFICATION: The potential Prize Winners will be selected in random drawings conducted by the Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding. The Prize drawings will be conducted approximately every two (2) minutes. The odds of winning a Prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries (comments in the chat). The potential Prize Winners will each be contacted/notified by the Sponsor via email.
PRIZES: There will be up to forty-one (41) Prizes available. Prizes are as follows:
One (1) Grand Prize Winner (“Winner”), upon the Sponsor’s confirmation of eligibility, will receive a 10-day/9-night trip for two (2) people to Great Britain (the “Location”) (“Grand Prize” or “Prize”). The Grand Prize package includes:
- Two (2) roundtrip standard economy airfare tickets from a major commercial airport in the USA, near the Winner’s primary residence and the Location, as determined by Sponsor.
- 9-nights’ hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for two (2) people in the Location at a hotel selected by the Sponsor (room and tax only).
The Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the total Grand Prize package is $7,398, which will vary depending upon points of departure and destination and seasonal fluctuation of hotel rates and airfares. The value of the Prize set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of a Prize is lower than the stated ARV when a Prize is procured and fulfilled, then the difference will not be awarded.
The Grand Prize will be awarded as a Collette Certificate. Certificate valid for listed travel only. Certificate has no cash or refundable value. Travel is land and air-inclusive for a guaranteed departure date within the timeframe and gateway specified. Valid for double occupancy only. Round trip economy airfare for two (2) departing on a guaranteed departure date between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025 from your choice of Collette's approved gateways. Prize certificate is non-transferable / non-endorsable / non-refundable. Prize certificate will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Certificate cannot be used for deposit. Certificate is for final payment only. Any changes to the reservation once booked are subject to change fees to be paid by the recipient. In the rare instance that the scheduled flight is overbooked, the airline reserves the right to restrict the usage of the promotional ticket on the flight. The participant will be rebooked on the next available flight on the same carrier, without any other form of compensation. In turn, Collette will work with the airline and assist with any other accommodations that may be necessary to continue the tour. Original certificate must be remitted to Collette. Facsimiles or photocopies will not be accepted. The value of the Certificate is for tour and air only and no changes can be made. If the total value of certificate is not used, no refund of difference will be offered. Any certificate deemed null and void, even if previously redeemed, carries no cash value and the recipient will be responsible for paying the full cost of the booking prior to the departure. To redeem the certificate, original certificate must be mailed to Collette, ATTN: Accounts Receivable, 162 Middle Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
All other expenses not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to, airport taxes and fees, baggage fees, ground transportation not specifically delineated, food, beverages, additional hotel amenities or fees and gratuities, are the responsibility of the Winner and/or traveling companion. The Sponsor is not responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitutions or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air transportation carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations necessitated by same. The Sponsor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage and/or personal property. Travel, hotel, and other accommodations are subject to availability. The Grand Prize Winner and their traveling companion must travel on the same itinerary. The Grand Prize Winner and travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining documents necessary for their respective international travel (i.e., passport and visa if applicable). The trip must be fully executed between 1/1/25 and 12/31/2025, or the Prize will be forfeited. All travel dates are subject to change in the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Certain blackout dates and material restrictions may apply.
Up to ten (10) Prize Winners (also “Winner”), upon the Sponsor’s confirmation of eligibility, will each receive a $100 Teleflora Gift Certificate (also “Prize”).
One-time use gift certificate is valid through 10/1/2025 and can only be redeemed online at UnionPlus.Teleflora.com with the redemption code printed on the gift certificate. Gift certificate will not be redeemable on UnionPlus.Teleflora.com toll free numbers. Value of gift certificate is $100. In the event that the total order amount (including applicable taxes and service charges) is less than $100, there is no cash back and the remaining amount cannot be applied toward future purchases and will be forfeited. Certificate cannot be combined with any other offers and is not valid on previous purchases or for international delivery. Certificate terms and conditions are subject to change at any time. Certificate is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and not replaceable if lost or stolen. Due to the perishable nature of products, please make any customer service inquiries within 48 hours of delivery. Teleflora is a registered trademark of Teleflora LLC. © 2024 Teleflora LLC.
Up to ten (10) Prize Winners (also “Winner”), upon the Sponsor’s confirmation of eligibility, will each receive two (2) $100 Hertz Gift Certificates (also “Prize”).
The Customer Service Certificate (“Certificate) is redeemable only with the applicable Hertz brand (The Hertz Corp, Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental) identified on the reverse side (“Identified Brand”). The Certificate is not transferable between rental brands. Renter must satisfy the identified Rental Brand’s credit, age, rental and driver qualifications in effect at the time and place of rental. This Certificate will be honored at any participating Rental Brand rental locations in the United States for a rental from the Identified Rental Brand made in accordance with the Terms on the reverse side. A maximum of $400 may be used on any one rental. Charges in excess of that amount must be paid by acceptable means of payment. This Certificate is not transferable, may not be redeemed in whole or in part for cash and shall be deemed fully redeemed once surrendered. The value of this Certificate will be applied prior to any discounts, taxes and fees. This certificate is invalid if not used by December 31, 2025. Valid only if certificate is surrendered at the time of rental or return.
Up to ten (10) Prize Winners (also “Winner”), upon the Sponsor’s confirmation of eligibility, will each receive two (2) $100 Avis Reward Day Gift Certificates (also “Prize”).
Avis Reward Day - Offer of free day(s) is off of the daily time and mileage charges on an intermediate (group C) through a full-size (group E) car. Taxes, concession recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) and fuel charges are extra. Optional items such as LDW and other surcharges may apply and are extra. The Coupon can only be used once for up to any maximum Coupon discount amount specified in the Coupon. Any unused difference between the actual discount amount received and the maximum amount will be forfeited. Renter is responsible for any additional time and mileage charges after the reward day(s) is applied. Coupon cannot be used for one-way rentals. One coupon per rental. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer. Coupon valid at participating Avis locations in the contiguous US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands (excluding NY Metro and Hawaii). An advanced reservation is required. Customer must provide AWD associated with the coupon. Reservation must be cancelled by rental date, or coupon will be used. Offer subject to vehicle availability at time of reservation and may not be available on some rates at some times. For reservations made on Avis.com, free day will be applied at time of rental. Avis reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions and use of coupons. Avis reserves the right to refuse or expire coupons at any time without prior notification. Coupons cannot be applied to completed rentals. Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin by 12/31/24. ©2024 Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.
Up to ten (10) Prize Winners (also “Winner”), upon the Sponsor’s confirmation of eligibility, will each receive two (2) $100 Budget Reward Day Gift Certificates (also “Prize”).
Budget Reward Day - Terms & Conditions: Offer of free day(s) is off of the daily time and mileage charges on an intermediate (group C) through a full-size (group E) car. Taxes, concession recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) and fuel charges are extra. Optional items such as LDW and other surcharges may apply and are extra. The Coupon can only be used once for up to any maximum Coupon discount amount specified in the Coupon. Any unused difference between the actual discount amount received and the maximum amount will be forfeited. Renter is responsible for any additional time and mileage charges after the reward day(s) is applied. Coupon cannot be used for one-way rentals. One coupon per rental. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer. Coupon valid at participating Budget locations in the contiguous US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands (excluding NY Metro and Hawaii). An advanced reservation is required. Customer must provide BCD associated with the coupon. Reservation must be cancelled by rental date, or coupon will be used. Offer subject to vehicle availability at time of reservation and may not be available on some rates at some times. For reservations made on Budget.com, free day will be applied at time of rental. Budget reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions and use of coupons. Budget reserves the right to refuse or expire coupons at any time without prior notification. Coupons cannot be applied to completed rentals. Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin by 12/31/24. ©2024 Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.
Total Prize Pool – $14,398. Limit one (1) Prize per person. All other expenses associated with Prize acceptance or usage not specifically mentioned herein are the responsibility of the Winners. No substitution of the Prize will be permitted, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the Prize (or Prize component) with another prize of equal or greater value.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: By accepting a Prize, the Winners agree to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of a Prize. Each potential Winner must comply with notification instructions within one (1) business day from the first attempt in order to claim their Prize. The potential Grand Prize Winner must comply with instructions to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release (the “Affidavit”) to the Sponsor, within three (3) business days of when the Affidavit notice or attempted notice is sent. Note: The Affidavit sent to a potential Grand Prize Winner will require that the Winner provide their Social Security Number to the Sponsor, which will be used solely for tax reporting purposes. The Winners will be responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes associated with the receipt of their Prize. The Grand Prize Winner must note that the value of the Grand Prize is taxable as income and an IRS Form 1099 will be filed in the name of the Winner for the value of the Grand Prize. The Winners are solely responsible for all matters relating to the Prize after it is awarded. If a Prize or Prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to the potential Winner, if a potential Winner cannot be reached or does not comply with notification instructions within one (1) business day from the first notification attempt, if a potential Grand Prize Winner fails to return requisite document(s) within three (3) business days, or if a potential Winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, an alternate Winner may be selected.
By accepting a Prize, where permitted by law, the Winners grant to the Released Parties and those acting pursuant to the authority of Sponsor and the Released Parties (which grant will be confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide IN ALL MEDIA without limitation at any time their full name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness and/or biographical information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval or notification. The Winners also acknowledge that Released Parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Prize.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: If for any reason the operation or administration of this Sweepstakes is impaired or incapable of running as planned for any reason, including but not limited to (i) infection by computer virus, bugs, (ii) tampering, unauthorized intervention, (iii) fraud, (iv) technical failures, or (v) any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award the Prizes using all non-suspect eligible entries received as of, or after (if applicable) this cancellation, termination, modification or suspension date, or in any manner that is fair and equitable and best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual deemed to be tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or Sponsor’s Website; or acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE; THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Winner based on an email address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the registration in question. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrants agree to release and hold harmless 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: (i) any technical errors that may prevent an Entrant from submitting an entry; (ii) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (iii) printing errors; (iv) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (v) injury, death, 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 of any Prize. Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Released Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to Entrant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Entrants 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 fees. The releases hereunder are intended to apply to all claims not known or suspected to exist with the intent of waiving the effect of laws requiring the intent to release future unknown claims. Entrants waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. For New Jersey Residents: nothing herein bars recovery of damages or attorneys’ fees where mandated by statute.
Except as expressly provided above, IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF A PRIZE.
By participating, Entrants release and agree to hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liability for any injuries, death or losses or damages to persons or property AS WELL AS CLAIMS/ACTIONS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY that may arise from participating in this Sweepstakes or its related activities or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of, or any harm resulting from the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a Prize. Released Parties are not liable in the event that any portion of the Sweepstakes is cancelled due to weather, fire, strike, acts of war or terrorism, pandemic, or any other condition beyond their control.
EACH ENTRANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE USA ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER. SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:
“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”
DISPUTES: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of Entrants, Administrator, and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state’s or jurisdiction’s laws. By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the District of Columbia; (iii) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorney fees be awarded or recoverable; (iv) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to seek, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, special damages, lost profits, other damages, and/or any rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased; and (v) Entrant’s remedies are limited to a claim for money damages (if any) and he/she waives any right to seek injunctive or equitable relief.
SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. If any provision of the Official Rules is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained herein.
MISCELLANEOUS: These Official Rules contain the full and complete understanding with respect to the Sweepstakes and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written. The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of these Official Rules, and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof. No amendment to, or waiver of, any provision of these Official Rules shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Sponsor and Administrator. The waiver by Sponsor or Administrator of any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision herein. The rights and obligations hereunder may not be assigned by Entrants, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Sponsor, and any attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void. These Official Rules shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the permitted successors and assigns of Sponsor, Administrator, and Entrant.
WINNERS LIST REQUEST: To request confirmation of the first name, last initial, city, and state of residence of each Winner, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by October 15, 2024 to: ASC/VS “Unions Power America Live Event” Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 300 State St. Suite 402, Rochester, NY 14614.