Official Rules for the Microsoft Store NPS Survey Sweepstakes

 

1) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on April 1, 2018 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2018 (“Promotion Period”). The winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received according to the Entry Chart below.

 

2) HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter, online or by U.S. mail.

 

To enter online by completing a Microsoft Store Satisfaction Survey: Access the sweepstakes website online at http://microsoftfeedback.com, then fully complete the survey form presented and click to submit. Entrants must complete all required information as indicated on the survey form to be eligible.

 

To enter by U.S. Mail: Hand print the following information on a piece of paper, insert in envelope and mail to Microsoft Q4 NPS Survey Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 488, Syosset, NY 11791-0488:

 

Š        your complete name

Š        street address (no P.O. Boxes, please)

Š        city

Š        state

Š        zip code

Š        daytime phone number

Š        age

Š        email address (if available)

Mail in entries must be postmarked and received according to the Entry Chart below. Limit one (1) entry per person, regardless of method of entry. Entries submitted by a single entrant in excess of the entry limit are void. Proof of submission of entry does not constitute proof of delivery. No entry materials received by the Sponsor will be returned. “Releasees” (as defined below) assume no responsibility for lost, late, illegible, postage due, incomplete, garbled or misdirected, mutilated entry materials, or for any computer, online, telephone, human, or other error or for any technical or other malfunctions that may occur. No mechanically reproduced, illegible, or incomplete entries will be accepted.

 

3) WINNER SELECTION/DEADLINE DATE: A random drawing will be conducted from among all eligible entries that have been properly registered online or received by U.S. Mail according to the Entry Chart below. The drawing will be conducted under the supervision of an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final on matters relating to this sweepstakes. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received for the prize drawing.

 

ENTRY CHART

*Entry period begins 12:00:00 a.m. PT on start date and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PT on end date.

 

4) PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded: A Microsoft Surface Pro. Approximate retail value of prize: $930. All federal, state, and local taxes and any other costs related to the prize not specifically stated within these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize will be awarded by U.S. mail and/or overnight delivery service. No substitution, redemption, or assignment of prize permitted. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event prize is unavailable. Any and all guarantees and warranties for merchandise prizes are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions, and winners agree to look solely to such manufacturers for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

 

5) ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States or District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Microsoft Corporation (“Sponsor”), its affiliates, subsidiaries, prize suppliers, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members and persons living in the households of each are not eligible to enter.

 

6) GENERAL CONDITIONS: Sweepstakes entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules. The laws of the United States govern this sweepstakes. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The winner will be notified at the postal and/or e-mail address provided at time of entry and must respond to the notification request as instructed. Winner will be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability and, where legal, Publicity Release within seven (7) days following the date of issuance of notification. Non-compliance with this time period or instructions or return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner’s name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. This includes, but is not limited to, disclosing the winner’s first name, last initial, and hometown in any requested winners list. By entering, participants and winners release and hold harmless Microsoft Corporation, its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, prize suppliers, employees, officers, directors and agents (“Releasees”) from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Sweepstakes or acceptance or use of any prize won and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation and/or invasion of privacy.

 

7) INTERNET: The use of any automated launching or entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant or a proxy to automatically enter the Sweepstakes repeatedly is prohibited. If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or 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 their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor assumes 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. The Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE 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. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, telephone service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or phone numbers for the Internet or phone number domain associated with the submitted e-mail address or phone number.

 

8) USE OF DATA: Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants online, in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review the Sponsor’s privacy policy at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement. By participating in the Sweepstakes, 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.

 

9) WINNER’S LIST: To receive a copy of the Winner’s List, available after July 23, 2018, send an e-mail with subject line: "Microsoft Store Survey Q4 Winner" to winnerslist@mardenkane.com. Requests must be received by July 23, 2018.

 

10) SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this sweepstakes is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, 98052-6399. The Administrator is Marden-Kane, Inc., 575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 222, Syosset, NY 1179-3416.