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NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
EMERALD COAST LEGENDS 2010 EDITION: SING YOUR WAY TO FAME
OFFICIAL RULES
All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited.
1. Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, the Emerald Coast Legends: Sing Your Way to Fame is open to U.S. residents who are 16 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of the Northwest Florida Daily News Newspaper in Education program, the Northwest Florida Daily News, Freedom Communications and each of their respective affiliated companies, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win.
2. Fees. A $5 entry fee shall accompany each entry. A $1 fee will be assessed per vote.
3. Contest Period. The contest will begin at 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on April 5, 2010, and ends at 12 p.m. (C.S.T) on June 30, 2010.
4. Entry Proviso: Videos must be submitted by the entrant. No third-party entries will be accepted. Videos must have been taken in the past three months.
5. How the contest will work:
A. Submission Round: Entrants will have from 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) April 5, 2010 to 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) May 5, 2010 to submit a 1-minute, self-made, unaltered video of themselves singing without musical accompaniment or digital enhancement to nwfdailynews.com. They will pay a $5 entry fee. Videos will be posted in an Emerald Coast Legends: Sing Your Way to Fame gallery at nwfdailynews.com.
B. Round 1: Starting May 5, 2010 and extending through May 24, 2010, entries will be open to voting by the public. Votes cost $1 apiece. Public voting will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score. A panel of three judges will provide guidance to voters as to which entrants should be advanced to the next round and which ones shouldn’t. The judges will also score each entrant on a scale of 0 to 5 on pitch tone and range. Judges’ scoring will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score. At the conclusion of the round, the top 12 scoring entrants will be elevated to Round 2.
C. Round 2: Starting May 25, 2010, and extending through June 14, 2010, the 12 remaining entrants will be open to voting by the public. The remaining 12 MUST submit new videos. Failure to comply will result in disqualification; the next-closest vote-receiving entrant will be elevated. Previous votes will be zeroed out. Votes cost $1 apiece. Public voting will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score. A panel of five judges will provide guidance to voters as to which entrants should be advanced to the next round and which ones shouldn’t. The judges will also score each entrant on a scale of 0 to 5 on pitch tone and range. Judges’ scoring will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score. At the conclusion of the round, the top 6 vote-receiving entrants will be elevated to Round 3.
D. Round 3: Starting June 15, 2010, and extending through June 30, 2010, the 6 remaining entrants will be open to voting by the public. Previous votes will be zeroed out. Votes cost $1 apiece. Public voting will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score. A panel of three judges will provide guidance to voters as to which entrants should be advanced to the next round and which ones shouldn’t. The judges will also score each entrant on a scale of 0 to 5 on pitch tone and range. Judges’ scoring will count as 50% of each entrant’s total score.
E. On June 26, 2010 the top 6 entrants will perform at Uptown Station. Entrants MUST perform live at Uptown Station. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. At the conclusion of the round, the top three vote-receiving entrant will be declared the winners.
6. How to Enter Digital Videos: Beginning at 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on April 5, 2010, and ending at 4 p.m. (C.S.T) on May 3, 2010 (the “Entry Period for Digital Videos”), enter by uploading a recent video (within three months) of yourself singing with all required information and a completed entry form at the Northwest Florida Daily News’ Web site (details to follow). Entrants must fill out paperwork for prize money in person, show personal ID, and be available for possible in-person performances. Prize money will be mailed to winner’s address. Prizes cannot be shipped or transferred to a third party. The Northwest Florida Daily News Newspaper in Education program reserves the right to verify proof of age. Only one video per person per entry. Videos must fit the following parameters:
A. Videos must be submitted in common video formats, e.g., .wmv, .mpeg, .mpg, .avi, .qt, .mov.
B. Videos can be no larger than 30 megabytes in size.
C. Videos can be no longer than 1 minute in duration.
D. Videos cannot be digitally altered in any way. Videos found to contain altered video or audio tracks will be disqualified.
E. Singers will perform without musical accompaniment.
F. Videos must be self-produced. Material included from previously existing or copyrighted videos will not be accepted.
G. Poor quality videos will not be accepted. Videos shot outdoors, especially in windy conditions, near busy roads, or on the beach, will likely contain distorted audio tracks, diminishing that entrant’s chances of winning.
All videos become the property of the Northwest Florida Daily News. Copyrighted videos will not be accepted. The submission of a video and completion of an official Registration/Contest Entry Form at nwfdailynews.com constitutes the entrant’s consent to the publication of their name and use of their video in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation, or compensation.
Enter online by visiting the Emerald Coast Legends: Sing Your Way to Fame official registration page on the Northwest Florida Daily News Web site (www.nwfdailynews.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, upload a video and any other required fields and then submit your entry. Online submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on May 5, 2010. . By entering, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules.
By entering, entrants agree to the following provisos:
A. You or associates known to you created the video.
B. Judges will provide guidance to voters and will score entrants on a scale of 0 to 5 on pitch tone and range. This scoring will count as 50% of an entrant’s total score. Entrants will not seek the revocation of guidance or scoring from judges.
C. Site visitors will be allowed to post comments about entrants. Entrants will not seek revocation of comments from site visitors.
Any questions regarding the number of entries or votes submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Northwest Florida Daily News in its sole discretion, and Northwest Florida Daily News reserves the right to disqualify any entries or votes by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the contest. In the event of a dispute, all online entries and/or votes 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.
Standards and Proprietaries: The Northwest Florida Daily News will exercise its right to decline videos at its discretion. People depicted in videos must be the entrant.
Voting Procedures and Rules. Voting for your favorite EC Legend video entrant in Round 1 begins at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on May 5, 2010, and ends at 12:00p.m. (C.S.T) on May 24, 2010 (the “Voting Period”). The field will be narrowed from all entrants to the 12 receiving the most votes. Voting for your EC Legend video entrant in Round 2 begins at 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on May 24, 2010, and ends at 12 p.m. (C.S.T) on June 14, 2010 (the “Voting Period”). The field will be narrowed from 12 entrants to 6 receiving the most votes. At this time the top 12 entrants will submit new videos. Voting for your EC Legend video entrant in Round 3 begins at 12:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on June 15, 2010, and ends at 12 p.m. (C.S.T) on June 30, 2010 (the “Voting Period”) The top vote-getter will be declared the winner; the two next-closest finishers will be declared second- and third-place winners.
You can vote for your favorite video online at nwfdailynews.com. Votes cost $1 apiece in both rounds. Votes after each round will be zeroed out, and each succeeding round will begin anew. Your computer must accept cookies, or any successor or similar technology, which may be used for the purpose of entry tracking. Ad blocking software on your computer needs to be disabled so that it doesn’t interfere with processing your entry. Northwest Florida Daily News will not be responsible for failure to receive votes 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 Northwest Florida Daily News. 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. Any questions regarding the number of votes submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Northwest Florida Daily News in its sole discretion, and Northwest Florida Daily News reserves the right to disqualify any votes by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Voting Process.
7. Winner Selection. One (1) Grand Prize Winner, a second place, and a third place will be determined by total votes only. The Grand Prize Winner will be the entrant with the most votes and with a second and third prize determined by the number of votes. In the event of a tie, judges will decide the winner.
8. Prizes.
First Place: One (1) First Place winner will receive $2000.00.
Second Place: One (1) Second Place winner will receive $1000.00.
Third Place: One (1) Third Place winner will receive $500.00.
Other prizes may be added at the discretion of the Northwest Florida Daily News and its Northwest Florida Daily News.
9. Winner Notification and Acceptance. Winners will be notified on or about June 30, 2010 at the telephone number provided on winner’s registration form. Northwest Florida Daily News will call during regular business hours at the phone number provided on the registration form and will leave no messages. Failure to reach winner by phone within 3 business days may result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of their interest in all prizes, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries. To claim a prize, the winners must visit The Northwest Florida Daily News office at 200 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., during the period of June 30-July 3, 2010 to fill out paperwork for their prizes. A valid photo identification of the entrant will be required. Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Northwest Florida Daily News 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 the time designated by the Northwest Florida Daily News Newspaper in Education program. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules may result in a winner’s disqualification, the forfeiture of their 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 their 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 Northwest Florida Daily News and its participating sponsors.
10. Participation. By participating, entrants and voters agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Northwest Florida Daily News. Northwest Florida Daily News reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by Northwest Florida Daily News. In the event the Contest is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering, mechanical failure or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Northwest Florida Daily News which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, Northwest Florida Daily News 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, Northwest Florida Daily News reserves the right to determine winner based on the entries received before the termination date.
11. 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.
12. Disclaimer: The decisions of Northwest Florida Daily News regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding in all respects. Northwest Florida Daily News will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the contest.
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