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Introduction 2008 NFL.com Home Team Challenge The 2008 NFL.com Home Team Challenge (the "Challenge") lets you represent your favorite National Football League ("NFL") team in Fantasy Football! Play the role of general manager. You have 300 Units to spend on a team of eight (8) NFL players that are available in this Contest. We'll assign each player a value (in units) that reflects his value relative to other players, and you must then put together a team where the total value of your eight (8) players does not exceed 300 Units. You will earn points based on the statistics your players generate each week. Players' values may change during the season, based on the player's performance, and new players (such as rookies) may be added to the player pool as their playing time increases. Rosters will not carry over week to week, so you will need to set a new one each week. Prizes will be awarded to the top weekly and overall (full regular season) scorers. To participate in the Challenge you must select a favorite NFL team. Some of the teams offer favorite team prizes. If you choose a team offering prizes as listed in "Favorite Team Prizes" section below, you will compete against other fans who have also selected the same favorite team and you may be eligible to win your favorite team's team prizes, in addition to the overall Challenge prizes. The favorite team prizes will be awarded by comparing your score in the Challenge with the scores of other fans who have also chosen the same favorite team. If you choose a favorite team that does not offer prizes, you will compete only for the overall Challenge prizes. You cannot change your favorite team once you have made your selection. The Administrator CBS Interactive Inc. (.CBSII.) will serve as the Administrator of the Challenge and will be responsible for resolving any disputes that arise regarding violations of the rules or anything else that may come up.
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Note: For players who play more than one position, the Administrator will determine position eligibility. If a player is listed at one position but then plays another for the week (e.g. a running back plays wide receiver) his statistics at the new position will count for your team. If one of your selected NFL players is injured after the lineup setting deadline, or is not available for any reason, you will not be able to make a change effective for the previous week. Scoring Point Values Each week your team will compete against other teams. Each team will accumulate points based on the statistics accumulated by the players on each team. The chart below lists the point values.
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At the end of each week's NFL games the eligible participant with the most overall points (across all team affiliations) may be eligible to win the Weekly Prize for the Challenge. In case there is a tie for the weekly prize, the team with the most points for the season thus far wins the weekly prize. If there is still a tie, the current week's points by position in the following order will be used to break the tie - Quarterback, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight End, Kicker, Defensive Team. Although it isn't necessary to participate each week, it is strongly encouraged since the team with the most points over the course of the 2008 NFL regular season (across all team affiliations) wins the Grand Prize (pending eligibility). In case there is a tie for the Grand Prize, the team that won the most Weekly Prizes is the winner (pending eligibility). If there is still a tie, yearly points by position in the same order as described above will break the tie. Prizes Grand Prize The eligible participant who accumulates the most points during the 2008 NFL regular season (across all team affiliations) will win the Grand Prize: a trip for two (2) to Super Bowl XLIII, February 1, 2009 in Tampa Bay, Florida, including round trip airfare to/from a major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner's home, standard hotel accommodations for 4 days and 3 nights (based on double occupancy), and ground transportation to and from the game. Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize: $5,000 2nd Prize The eligible participant who accumulates the second-most points during the 2008 NFL regular season (across all team affiliations) will win the Second Prize: a trip for two (2) to the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl, February 8, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii; including round trip airfare to/from a major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner's home, standard hotel accommodations for 4 days and 3 nights (based on double occupancy), and ground transportation to and from the game. Approximate retail value of the 2nd Prize: $4,000 3rd Prize The eligible participant who accumulates the third-most points during the 2008 NFL regular season (across all team affiliations) will win the Third Prize: a trip for two (2) to the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, including round trip airfare to/from a major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner's home, hotel accommodations for 4 days and 3 nights, and ground transportation to and from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and VIP seating at the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2009 Induction Ceremony to be held in August 2009. Actual date of the event to be determined. Approximate retail value of the 3rd Prize: $2,500 Weekly Prizes Each week, the eligible participant with the highest weekly score (across all team affiliations) will win an authentic NFL team helmet of their choice (based on availability). Approximate retail value of each Weekly Prize: $500) Favorite Team Prizes Please refer to the table below for details on the prizes awarded by each participating NFL team. Note that not all NFL teams are awarding favorite team prizes. You are only eligible for the prizes listed next to the name of the team you selected as your favorite team during sign-up. "Overall" refers to the prize awarded to the participant with the most overall points during the 2008 NFL regular season. "Weekly" refers to the prize awarded to the participant with the most points during any week (a week is defined as any Tuesday through Monday period) during the 2008 NFL regular season. NO TEAM PRIZES ARE AWARDED FOR TEAM BYE WEEKS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Prize Restrictions: Trips**: Actual value of trip may vary based on point of departure and dates of travel. Certain travel restrictions may apply. If a winner resides within a 100 mile radius of host city, ground transportation may be provided in lieu of air transportation and no compensation or substitution will be provided for difference in prize value. Prize winner and guest(s) will be required to travel together on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents to travel overseas (e.g. acceptable photo ID, visa, passport) where applicable. Prize winner and guest(s) must be available to travel on dates specified by the relevant NFL Entity. Travel arrangements must be made through the relevant NFL Entity. The relevant NFL Entity will determine the airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight except at the sole discretion of the relevant NFL Entity. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Rules, and those set forth by the NFL Entity's airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. Tickets*** Should the game portion of any prize be canceled, postponed or in any way abbreviated, the NFL Entities shall have no liability or further obligation to the winner other than to supply the trip as described, minus the game tickets. Tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by the NFL Entities. Seat locations will be determined by the NFL Entities. The NFL Entities, and/or any other relevant party, reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to any winner and/or guest who engages in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the game or at the hotel. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as prizes will govern in the event a game, is not played due to weather, an act of God, threat or act of terrorism, civil disturbance or any other reason. Cash cannot be substituted for any ticket prize unless otherwise agreed by the NFL Entities. Unused tickets cannot be refunded, exchanged for cash or applied towards tickets for any subsequent years. No responsibility is assumed by the Challenge Entities for any cancelled rescheduled, delayed or postponed game in whole or in part. Meals, gratuities and all other costs and expenses not specified herein, including taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the prize winner. All prize details are at the sole discretion of the NFL Entities. Gift Certificates and Cards****: AAA VISA Gift Card: The AAA Visa Gift Card is subject to various terms and conditions that govern the use of such gift cards. Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to the following: (i) the card is redeemable anywhere that Visa debit cards are accepted, (ii) the card may not be redeemed for cash, (iii) there will be a fee to replace a lost or stolen card, (iv) the card will expire in May 2011, and (v) there is a monthly maintenance fee of $2.95, which is waived for the first six (6) months once the card is activated. After the first six (6) months, $2.95 will be assessed to the remaining funds on the card until there are no longer any funds remaining. The Bills Store Gift Card: The Bills Store Gift Card is valid for one (1) year. No Cash value. Must redeem the gift card by calling 1-888-BUF-GEAR (1-888-283-4327), or by visiting one of The Bills Store locations. For store locations and hours of operation click here. Packers Pro Shop Gift Certificate: The Packers Pro Shop Gift Certificate is redeemable for merchandise only at the Packers Pro Shop stores located at Lambeau Field, on-line at www.packersproshop.com, or by phone, fax or mail. The certificate may not be redeemed for cash or applied as payment to any account. The certificate will not be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. The certificate will expire two (2) years after the later of (i) the date of receipt of the certificate; or (ii) the date of the last transaction made on the certificate. Ravens Team Store Gift Card: The Ravens Team Store Gift Card is redeemable only at www.baltimoreravensstore.com. The card may not be redeemed for cash and no change will be given for purchases made with the card. The card expires one (1) year from the date of receipt. Shop49ers.com Gift Card: Gift Certificates must be redeemed through www.shop49ers.com. Codes are activated 24 hours after you receive them. Redeemers cannot purchase an Online Gift Certificate or In-Store Gift Certificate with another Online or In-Store Gift Certificate. Redeemers cannot use an Online Gift Certificate for an In-Store purchase. If the amount of your Online Gift Certificate(s) does NOT cover the total order amount, you will need to pay for the remainder of the purchase with a valid credit card. If the amount of your Online Gift Certificate(s) is for MORE than the total order amount, the balance amount will be stored with your www.shop49ers.com account for your next purchase. You do not need to enter the code again, the remaining discount will be deducted from your total at checkout. Online Gift Certificates are non-transferable, non-refundable and are not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen Online Gift Certificates cannot be replaced. If you have any additional questions, please contact the San Francisco 49ers Customer Service Department by email at customersupport@shop49ers.com or by phone at 877-473-4977. No sales tax is charged when buying Online Gift Certificates; however, purchases paid for with Online Gift Certificates will be charged applicable sales tax if shipped to addresses in the states indicated on the site. Steelers Gift Certificate: The Steelers Gift Certificate is redeemable only for purchases made at www.steelers.com. The certificate is not valid toward previously purchased merchandise, and the value of the certificate does not apply to shipping and handling or applicable taxes. The certificate is not redeemable for cash. The certificate will expire on April 1, 2009. Legal Disclaimers General Conditions By entering the Challenge, each participant accepts and agrees to accept and be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Challenge Entities, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Further, each participant also acknowledges and agrees to the NFL.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. No substitution or transfer of Prizes permitted (other than the Pittsburgh Steelers Overall Second Prize) except by the Challenge Entities. The Challenge Entities reserve the right to substitute a prize for one of equal or greater value in the event that an advertised prize is unavailable. Potential winners will be required to sign and return, within ten (10) days of issuance, the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release. Failure to return such documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules, the return of any prize or prize notification or if any potential winner declines a prize for any reason, prize may be awarded to the participant with the next highest score (as applicable). Except where prohibited by law, a prize winner's acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Challenge Entities to use that prize winner's name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and address (city and state) worldwide and in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further compensation. Participants agree to Administrator's use of their names and likeness for advertising and publicity purposes, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. All federal, state, local laws and regulations apply. The Challenge Entities are not responsible for lost, late or misdirected on-line entries or transactions, for incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete entry information whether caused by a participant, equipment, or technical malfunction or for any human error, technical error or malfunctions. The Challenge Entities reserve the right to halt or modify the Challenge at any time during the Challenge period if events beyond their control compromise the Challenge's fairness or integrity. In the event that a scheduled NFL game is canceled or preempted for any reason, no points will be awarded for that week for players on the affected NFL Member Clubs. The Challenge Entities are not responsible for typographical or other human or technical errors in the offer or administration of this Challenge, including, but not limited to, errors in advertising, these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of a winner or the distribution of the Prizes. The Challenge Entities, in their sole discretion, may disqualify any participant from participating in the Challenge, refuse to award points and/or Prizes, and require the return of any Prizes, if a participant engages in any conduct the Challenge Entities deem to be improper, unfair or otherwise adverse to the operation of the Challenge or detrimental to other participants. Such improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, falsifying personal information required during Challenge registration or prize claim, violating any term or condition stated herein, accumulating points or Prizes through methods such as automated computer scripts or other programming techniques, allowing others to use the participant's personal information for the purpose of accumulating points or Prizes, tampering with the Challenge Entities. administration of this promotion, or intentionally trying to defraud, reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile or otherwise tamper with the computer programs on this Web site. Participant further acknowledges that the forfeiture of prize(s) and/or return of any prize(s) shall in no way prevent the Challenge Entities from pursuing other avenues of recourse such as criminal or civil proceedings in connection with such conduct. The Challenge Entities reserve the right to modify these rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Challenge. This Challenge is not affiliated with or endorsed by NFL or any NFL team. This is a skill Challenge designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in the Challenge Entities. service. This Challenge may not be used for any form of gambling. Internet If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Challenge Entities which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Challenge, the Challenge Entities reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Challenge. In such event, the Challenge Entities further reserve the right to award Prizes to the players with the most points as of the termination date. The Challenge Entities 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 or transactions. Challenge Entities are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail entry or transaction to be received on account of technical problems 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 related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Challenge. Lost or Corrupted Entries The Challenge Entities, and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies, assume no liability and are not responsible for, and you hereby forever waive any rights to any claim in connection with, lost, late, incomplete, corrupted, stolen, misdirected, illegible or postage due entries or mail, if applicable; or for any computer, telephone, cable, network, satellite, electronic or Internet hardware or software malfunctions, unauthorized human intervention, or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information, or the failure to capture any such information. The Challenge Entities, and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotion agencies, are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by registration information submitted by participants, tampering, hacking, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Challenge, and 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 the Challenge. Damaged Property Challenge Entities, and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies, assume no liability and are not responsible for, and you hereby forever waive any rights to any claim in connection with, injury or damage to any participant or to any other person's computer or property related to or resulting from participating in this Challenge or downloading materials from this Challenge. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A CONTESTANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CHALLENGE IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE CHALLENGE ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH CONTESTANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute as to the identity based on e-mail address entries will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder (as hereinafter defined) 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 or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any entry that is incomplete, late, or does not include a validly issued ID will be disqualified. In the event that the Challenge is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, Challenge Entities reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Challenge, or to disqualify participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, Challenge Entities shall have no liability to any participants who are disqualified due to such an action. Challenge Errors The Challenge Entities, and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies, assume no liability and are not responsible for, and you hereby forever waive any rights to any claim in connection with, errors and/or ambiguity: (a) in the Challenge; (b) in any related advertising or promotions of this Challenge; and/or (c) in these Official Rules.. In the event of any ambiguity(s) or error(s) in these Official Rules, the Challenge Entities reserve the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes or to correct any such ambiguity or error(s) without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Challenge. Prize Winners and Prizes The Challenge Entities, and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and advertising and promotion agencies, assume no liability and are not responsible for, and you hereby forever waive any rights to any claim in connection with, the selection and announcement of a Prize Winner, the distribution of a Prize, the acceptance/possession and/or use/misuse of any part of a Prize and/or any injury or damage to any participant's or third person's property related to or resulting from any part of a Prize or any part of this Challenge. Release and Indemnity Each participant in the Challenge, including, without limitation, the Prize winners, hereby releases and agrees to hold harmless the Challenge Entities and their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for (i) any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to person, including death, and property, arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a Prize, participation in this Challenge or participation in any activity related to this Challenge; and (ii) any and all taxes and other fees applicable to the Prizes received by such Prize winners. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties IN NO EVENT WILL THE CHALLENGE ENTITIES AND/OR THEIR PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED COMPANIES, THEIR ADVERTISING OR PROMOTION AGENCIES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE AND/OR THE CHALLENGE, DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE AND/OR THE CHALLENGE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CHALLENGE ENTITIES. TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED $100. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING ON THE CHALLENGE AND THE SERVICE INCLUDING THE PRIZES IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS. Binding Arbitration The parties, including all participants, waive all rights to trial in any action or proceeding instituted in connection with these Official Rules, including, without limitation, the Challenge. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or the Challenge shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of New York, in the City of New York, County of New York. Governing Law and Jurisdiction THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE INTERPRETATION OF ITS TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. For any matters which are not subject to arbitration as set forth in these Official Rules and/or in connection with the entering of any judgment on an arbitration award in connection with these Official Rules and/or the Challenge, the parties irrevocably submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the New York state and federal courts located in the City of New York, County of New York, and State of New York. The parties agree not to raise the defense of forum non conveniens. Privacy The Challenge Entities collect personal data from Registered Users when they enter the Challenge. This information becomes the property of the Challenge Entities and may be combined with other information that you have submitted to them. Personal data collected from www.NFL.com is subject to the NFL.com privacy policy located at http://www.nfl.com/help/privacy and will be handled consistent with that policy and subject to any specific privacy choices communicated to NFL.com. Personal information may also be disclosed to third parties solely in order to administer the Challenge and award Prizes. Rules/Winners Information For winner information or an additional copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by March 1, 2009 to: 2008 NFL.com Home Team Challenge, 2200 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Specify "Rules" or "Winners List." Residents of VT may omit return postage. Sponsor and Prize Provider The National Football League, 280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Administrator CBS Interactive Inc., 2200 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||