Worlds of Fun Rubber Ducky Regatta

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Rules and Regulations

The Worlds of Fun Duck Race is sponsored by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation or “Presenter”, 333 Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA. The Duck Race by shall be open to the legal residents of the United States, who are least 18 years of age (“Entrant”). ALSF’s is tax-exempt as a Section 501(c)(3) organization.

1. The Presenter will establish the course for the race. All ducks entered into the Race by will be provided by the Presenter and will remain the property of the Presenter. Once the ducks are dropped, they are on their own; however, manpower may be used to move the ducks in the direction of the finish line at the discretion of the Presenter. Any attempt to free or interfere with any duck is not permitted unless deemed necessary by the Presenter.

2. A number will be attached to each duck relating to the number on the duck as indicated on the raffle ticket. Multiple duck forms will be assigned a separate duck number for identification. The person whose name appears on the raffle form corresponding to a winning duck will be awarded the corresponding prize in order of finish and/or have been gathered in the duck traps. Individuals need not be present to win a prize. If necessary, winners will be notified by telephone, email, or certified mail. However, if a winner does not claim his or her prize within 30 days following the race, the Presenter will select an alternate winner though a random drawing of entry numbers. The Presenter will make all decisions and interpretations of the rules and regulations. In case of inclement weather that prevents the launch of the ducks, the Presenter will announce prizes selected through a random drawing.

3. A purchase or contribution will not increase your odds of winning. By entering the entrants release the Presenter and officers, directors and staff and other related entities from all liability with respect to prizes. By entering, winners consent to the promotional use of their names and likeness without additional compensation.

4. A list of prizes may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed return envelope to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, attn: WOF Duck Race by Prizes, 333 E Lancaster, #414, Wynnewood, PA 19096. The Presenter reserves the right, as its sole option, to substitute prizes of comparable value. No cash equivalent will be provided in lieu of the designated prizes. Any and all taxes and similar fees including, but not limited to, applicable licenses and registration fees on any vehicles are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes may be subject to certain restrictions.

5. No purchase necessary in order to enter or win. The Presenter requests a $5 donation per duck to benefit the charitable work of the organization. One free duck adoption entry per person may be obtained by writing to ALSF, 333 E Lancaster, #414, Wynnewood, PA. Requests for free entry after 10:00 a.m. on July 22, 2015, or after 5,000 ducks have been adopted will not be honored.

6. The Entry portion of the Duck Raffle form must be completely filled out and delivered or mailed to the Presenter at the address listed in paragraph #1. The Presenter must receive all mail-in entries by 5:00 p.m. on July 22, 2015. Any Duck Raffle forms and funds received through the mail after such time will be considered a donation to ALSF, and not an entry in the Duck Race. Entrants assume the risk of non-delivery of any entries to the Presenter or an authorized representative of the Presenter. Duck raffle ticket chances may be purchased on location the day of the race up to the time the Presenter deems appropriate before the start of the race or until all available duck raffle tickets have been bought.

7. Privacy Notice: When entering into this sweepstakes, you may provide personal information, including, but not necessarily limited to your name and email address. We will only use such personal information to enter you in the Duck race and contact you if you win. Under no circumstances will personal information be shared with any third party not related to the conducting of the sweepstakes. By entering the Duck Race, you have agreed to permit us to keep and use your information to keep you informed about future events and/or information related to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

8. Sweepstakes void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local regulations apply. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these rules. Failure to comply with these or any other Official Rules will result in disqualification. If a prize or prize notification is undeliverable, and/or if a selected winner does not comply with any portion of these Official Rules, such winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected. Entrants agree that: 1) Presenter shall have right and permission to use (if a winner) entrant’s name and city of residence for advertising, trade and/or other purposes in perpetuity without further compensation (unless prohibited by law); and 2) Presenter, its advertising and promotion agencies, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and will be held harmless by entrants for any liability, loss, injury or damage to entrants or any other person or entity relating to this sweepstakes. Any taxes are the sole responsibility of winner. Presenter and its agencies are not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected mail or any printing or technical errors or malfunctions of any kind, by any human error that may occur in the processing of the entries in this Sweepstakes. If for any reason that corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes so that is not capable of being conducted as described in these rules, Presenter shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Any person who supplies false information, enters by fraudulent means, or is otherwise determined to be in violation of these rules in an attempt to obtain any prize will forfeit any prize won. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.

9. Employees of ALSF are not eligible to win.

10. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a raffle ticket.

11. Admission tickets to Worlds of Fun will be held in the adoptee’s name at the main entrance of Oceans of Fun on July 24, 2015 between 10 am and 2 pm. Tickets will not be available before race day. If park is closed due to extreme weather, the race will be rescheduled, rain or shine. A Worlds of Fun parking fee of $15 is the responsibility of each entrant.

12. Refunds will not be granted for any reason.

13. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on that number. If fewer tickets are sold, your chances of winning the Grand Prize and other prizes improve. The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions.

14. BY ENTERING THIS RAFFLE, EACH PARTICIPANT RELEASES ALSF, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND CAUSED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE RAFFLE OR WINNING ANY PRIZE OR RESULTING FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE, AND EACH WINNER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD ALSF HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND RISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE RAFFLE OR THE WINNER'S ACCEPTANCE OR USE OF ANY PRIZE.