Official Rules: TAKE A BREAK®

 

 

1. Introduction: A360 Media Group, LLC is offering the TAKE A BREAK® Survey in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia that begins at 12:00 AM EST February 2, 2024 and ends at 11:59 PM EST on June 30, 2024. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. VOID IN PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED. This Sweepstakes is governed by these Official Rules.

 

2. Eligibility: Participant must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and a resident of the United States or District of Columbia. Persons in the following categories are NOT eligible to participate: any individual who was or is, as of February 2, 2024, (a) an employee, officer, director, agent or independent contractor of Sponsor, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or agents; or (b) an immediate family member (defined as spouse, IRS-dependent, or biological, foster, in-law, adoptive, or step-mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, or son) of, or who resides in the same household as, any person in any of the preceding categories.

 

3. Agreement to Official Rules. This Sweepstakes will be conducted in the United States by A360 Media Group, LLC, and each person who participates in the Sweepstakes (each a “Participant,” “you,” “your”) unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with, abide by, and have all participation subject to these Official Rules and the decisions of A360 Media Group, LLC, which shall be binding with respect to all aspect of the Sweepstakes in the United States or District of Columbia.

 

4. How to Enter:

 

There is 1 way to enter the Sweepstakes. LIMIT OF ONE (1) ENTRY PER PARTICIPANT PER SURVEY (1 Total entry per participant). Multiple entries on the same survey are not permitted.

 

Participant may enter this Sweepstakes by:

 

1. Going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSPuzz and filling out the short survey with the requested information, which may include an email address. A360 Media Group, LLC will also ask survey questions related to demographic, purchasing habits, puzzle preferences, hobbies, which must be completed to enter.

 

Entries must be received by A360 Media Group, LLC no later than 11:59 PM EST on June 30, 2024.

 

MOBILE DEVICES: If you participate via a smart phone or other mobile device, Message and Data Rates may apply. Not all cellular service providers offer the service necessary to participate in this Sweepstakes through a mobile device. Please check with your provider for specific capabilities, charges and pricing plans.

 

6. Sweepstakes – Odds/Winner Selection. The odds of winning a prize in the Sweepstakes will depend on the actual number of valid entries received.

 

Potential winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. By entering the Sweepstakes, Participants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of A360 Media Group, LLC, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

 

The drawings will be conducted on or about June 30^th, 2024 by A360 Media Group, LLC, whose decision is final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Potential winner will be notified by e­mail on or about July 1, 2024. A360 Media Group, LLC will attempt to contact each potential winner of a prize by e-mail using the contact information provided by the Participant at the time of entry. If the potential winner cannot be reached within seven (7) days after the first attempt to contact such potential winner, or if the selected Participant is otherwise ineligible or fails to complete the Prize Claim Documents (as defined below), A360 Media Group, LLC shall have the right, but not the obligation, to award the applicable Prize to another participant selected from among the remaining eligible entries. If any attempted notification or prize delivery is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited.

 

7. Prizes: Only ten (10) Prize Packages will be awarded. Each “Prize Package” will consist of the following:

 

One (1) Amazon Gift Card in the amount of $100. 

 

The total Approximate Retail Value of this Sweepstakes is $1,000.

 

Terms and conditions of Prize issuer also apply.

 

All Prizes are subject to availability and other restrictions. Any expenses/costs associated with a prize, its acceptance, use or enjoyment that are not listed herein as included with a prize are the winner’s responsibility and will not be provided. At A360 Media Group, LLC's discretion, unclaimed prizes may not be awarded. A360 Media Group, LLC is not responsible for lost or mutilated prizes and none will be replaced. Prize is nontransferable and must be accepted as awarded. No cash or other substitution may be made, except by A360 Media Group, LLC in the event that the prize cannot be awarded for any reason, in which case, A360 Media Group, LLC will provide a prize of equal or greater value. All taxes, fees and surcharges on prizes are the sole responsibility of winners.

 

8. Prize Claim Documents. The Prize Claim Documents may include, but are not limited to: a Declaration or Affidavit of Eligibility (as solely determined by Sponsor), a Federal IRS form W-9 for tax filing purposes (for the year a prize is received), Release of Liability, and, where lawful, a Publicity Release, and such other documents as may be determined by Sponsor. All Prize Claim Documents must be returned as provided in the directions to the potential winner or their parent or legal guardian and received by Sponsor prior to awarding any prize. Prizes that require shipping to the winner will ship within four (4) weeks from date of verification. If verification results in forfeiture, you will not receive the prize. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given.

 

Prizes will not be awarded without prior completion and verification of information by A360 Media Group, LLC of all information provided in Prize Claim Documents.

 

In no event will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded. If for any reason, more prize notices are sent, or more prizes are claimed, than are intended to be awarded, A360 Media Group, LLC reserves the right to award the actual number of prizes through a random drawing from among all verified and validated prize claims received.

 

ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES IMPOSED ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PRIZE ARE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH WINNER.

9. Internet Limitations of Liability: A360 Media Group, LLC is not responsible for: failures or malfunctions of phones, tablets, computers or other hardware or devices (each a “Device”); phone lines, cellular systems or telephone or data transmission systems; interrupted or unavailable networks, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet; or any technical problem, including but not limited to any injury or damage to any person's Device related to or resulting from Sweepstakes participation.

 

10. No Liability; Release and Indemnification: By entering, Participants and winners, along with their parents or legal guardian(s) if they are not yet the age of majority in their state of residence, agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the A360 Media Group, LLC and its respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies, contractors, distributors, sales representatives, vendors, advertising and promotion agencies, prize providers and any other entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims made by Participants, their parent or legal guardian if they are not yet the age of majority in their state of residence, or by any third parties, related in any way to the operation or administration of this Sweepstakes, as well as any other claims, damages, charges, fines or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind, or any claims of violation of rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize or participation in this Sweepstakes or in any Sweepstakes-related activity. The Released Parties shall have no liability for any problems or errors of any kind whether computer, network, mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes.

 

11. Publicity Release: Each prize winner consents to the use of his/her name, likeness, biographical information, and voice for promotional purposes and in advertising worldwide without approval rights or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law (TN residents will not be required to sign an in-perpetuity publicity release as a condition of winning a prize).

 

12. Disputes: By participating in this Sweepstakes, each Participant (and any minor Participant’s parent or legal guardian) agrees: (i) that any and all disputes the Participant may have with, or claims Participant may have against, the Released Parties relating to, arising out of or connected in any way with (a) the Sweepstakes, (b) the awarding or redemption of any prize, and/or (c) the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, will be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS and conducted before a sole arbitrator in accordance with the rules of JAMS; (ii) this arbitration agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving interstate commerce, and shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16; (iii) the arbitration shall be held in New York, New York; (iv) the arbitrator’s decision shall be controlled by the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and any of the other agreements referenced herein that the applicable Participant may have entered into in connection with the Sweepstakes; (v) the arbitrator shall apply California law consistent with the FAA and applicable statutes of limitations, and shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; (vi) there shall be no authority for any claims to be arbitrated on a class or representative basis, arbitration can decide only Participant’s and/or Sponsor’s individual claims; the arbitrator may not consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated; (vii) the arbitrator shall not have the power to award punitive damages against the Participant or A360 Media Group, LLC; (viii) in the event that the administrative fees and deposits that must be paid to initiate arbitration against A360 Media Group, LLC exceed $500 USD, and Participant is unable (or not required under the rules of JAMS) to pay any fees and deposits that exceed this amount, A360 Media Group, LLC agrees to pay them and/or forward them on Participant’s behalf, subject to ultimate allocation by the arbitrator; (ix) if the Participant is able to demonstrate that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, A360 Media Group, LLC will pay as much of Participant’s filing and hearing fees in connection with the arbitration as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive; and (x) with the exception of subpart (vi) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the rules of JAMS, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (vi) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither Participant nor A360 Media Group, LLC shall be entitled to arbitrate their dispute. For more information on JAMS and/or the rules of JAMS, visit their website at www.jamsadr.com. Any demand must be filed within one (1) year from the end of the Entry Period or the cause of action shall be forever barred.

 

13. Miscellaneous: All entries become the sole property of A360 Media Group, LLC and none will be returned. In the event of a dispute, entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. The "authorized account holder" is deemed the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, service provider or other online organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e­mail address. A potential winner may be requested to provide A360 Media Group, LLC with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the winning entry. If for any reason the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure, human error or any other causes beyond the control of A360 Media Group, LLC that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, A360 Media Group, LLC reserves the right in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. A360 Media Group, LLC 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. A360 Media Group, LLC is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by A360 Media Group, LLC on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site, any combination thereof, or otherwise, 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 the Sweepstakes. A360 Media Group, LLC is not responsible for late, lost, illegible, incomplete, stolen, or misdirected entries. ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

 

14. Winner List: To obtain a list of winners, send a stamped self-addressed envelope after June 30,2024 but before September 1, 2024, to TAKE A BREAK Survey, - c/o A360 Media Group, LLC, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.

 

15. Use of Information: The collection and use of Participant’s information will be governed by A360 Media Group, LLC's online privacy policy, available for viewing at https://accelerate360.com/privacy-policy/.

 

16. Sponsor(s): The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is A360 Media Group, LLC, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.

 

 

TAKE A BREAK is a registered trademark of A360 Media Group, LLC. All other trademarks, service marks, logos, products, or service names are the property of their respective owners. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or any other third-party not specifically designated by Sponsor. Information is being provided solely to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules.