Official Rules
The Logitech Revue™ with Google TV™ “Host With The Most” Promotion – Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR BE SELECTED AS A HOST.
OFFER VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
1. ELIGIBLITY.
This Promotion is open to people 18 years of age or older at the time they submit an application and who are legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. You must be authorized to work in the United States, have a bachelor’s degree and reside in the greater Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York City areas or be willing to relocated or commute (at your expense) for the duration of employment. The officers, directors, and employees of Logitech and its parent company, and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies (“Logitech”), the officers, directors, and employees of Google, including its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (“Google”) and all advertising, promotion and judging agencies, persons engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials for this Promotion (collectively the “Promotion Parties”) and each of their immediate family members or persons living in the same household (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate. Due to the nature of this Promotion, the officers, directors, and employees of Apple, LG, Microsoft, Toshiba, or any company that manufactures or sells Logitech products or any products competitive with Logitech products, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies and each of their immediate family members or persons living in the same household (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate. Apple, LG, Microsoft, Toshiba, or any company that manufactures or sells Logitech products or any products competitive with Logitech products are not affiliated with the Logitech Revue with Google TV product.
2. HOW TO APPLY.
You can apply to be a Logitech Host by completing the application form through the Wildfire application under the “contest” tab from the Logitech page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/logitech/ or at the Logitech blog at http://blog.logitech.com/hosts. You must complete and submit the application form as instructed. As part of the application process, you will need to submit a photo, pre-select one host city (Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco) where you would like to serve as the Logitech Host, if selected, and provide an essay of 150 words or less explaining why you would be the best Logitech Host for that city. Each person may submit only one application. Persons submitting more than one application may be disqualified.
3. PROMOTION PERIOD.
The entry period for this Promotion will begin on July 26, 2010 at 9:00am Pacific Time and continue until on or about August 20, 2010 at 11:59pm Pacific Time (the “Promotion Period”). Applications will be accepted through the Promotion Period.
Timeline for the following activities will take place on or around these dates:
• July 26 – August 20, 2010: Applications accepted
• July 27 – August 23, 2010: Public voting
• August 25, 2010: Host Finalists announced
• August 26 – September 3, 2010: Host Finalists judging continues
• September 9, 2010: Logitech Hosts selections announced
4. SELECTION OF LOGITECH HOST FINALISTS.
Logitech will screen application forms from the eligible entries received for characteristics that are deemed to be desirable for the Logitech Host position. Logitech will be screening applicants based on the following skills to help Logitech introduce Logitech Revue with Google TV™: (1) the ability to coordinate and host multiple media events; (2) the ability to create and update audio, text and/or video for blog and social media posts; (3) active user of prominent social media networking platforms and tools (such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube); (4) strong interest in technology with high enthusiasm for innovative and new consumer electronics; and (5) not required, but a plus to have a background in event planning, social media, marketing, public relations, communications or journalism. Logitech may also consider social networking participation, including size of social contacts and quality of social connections and/or engagements.
As each applicant passes the initial screening by Logitech, Logitech will post the applicant’s profile, picture and essay on the Logitech page on Facebook and at the Logitech blog for community review and voting by members of Facebook and/or Logitech blog communities. Applicants are encouraged to mobilize their network of friends, family, fans and followers to vote for them. Voting will be open through August 23, 2010, at 11:59 pm Pacific time. Individuals who want to vote, but are not members of the Facebook or Logitech blog communities, as applicable, will be prompted to create an account by entering a user name and password when they go to www.facebook.com/logitech or http://blog.logitech.com/hosts. Limit of one vote per day per entry per person. Number of votes received by each applicant will be considered in helping Logitech to determine the Logitech Host Finalists.Voting more than once per day on Facebook and/or Logitech blog through the use of multiple email addresses, automated scripts or other means will not improve an applicant’s likelihood of being selected a Logitech Host Finalist.
On or about August 25, 2010, Logitech will announce the Logitech Host Finalists for each city. There will be a total of 9 Logitech Host Finalists – 3 for each city – Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. In the event two or more applicants are tied, Logitech will select the Logitech Host Finalist from among the tied applicants in its sole discretion.
5. SELECTION OF LOGITECH HOSTS.
Logitech will contact each Logitech Host Finalist between August 25 and August 27 to schedule and conduct a one-hour, face-to-face interview with Logitech Judges over Logitech Vid™ HD. Each Logitech Host Finalist will also be required to use a webcam to record and email a 1-2 minute video that includes both a brief text introduction and video presentation expressing why they would be the best Logitech Host for their pre-selected city and what would they plan for the most awesome Logitech Revue with Google TV™ party. We want to know such things as what would you do and who you would invite. A designated email address will be provided with submission due by September 3, 2010. Logitech may upload and/or share your video on the Logitech Blog and other Logitech channels including Facebook, YouTube, Viddler and Twitter.
On or about September 7, 2010, Logitech will select the best Host from the Logitech Host Finalists and contact the winning Logitech Host for each city. Each potential Logitech Host will be required to execute and return by overnight delivery service an Affidavit of Eligibility / Release of Liability, Publicity Release, and other Temporary Employment documentation within two (2) days following receipt of the same. Logitech will provide a pre-paid overnight courier envelope to each potential Logitech Host to return the required documentation. If any potential Logitech Host a) fails to return such documents fully-completed and executed within the specified time period; b) fails to comply with these Official Rules; c) declines to serve as a Logitech Host, or d) cannot be contacted by Logitech within a reasonable time period, or if notification is undeliverable, the opportunity to participate in this Promotion will be forfeited and, and alternative eligible candidate will be selected the Logitech Host for that city in Logitech’s sole discretion. There is no employment or other relationship with Google.
On or around September 9, 2010, Logitech will publicly announce the Logitech Host for each city on the Logitech page on Facebook and at the Logitech blog.
6. JUDGING / JUDGES.
The selection of the Logitech Hosts from the Logitech Host Finalists will be determined by a committee of experts and professionals at Logitech. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and level of enthusiasm for Logitech Revue with Google TV™
7. PRIZES.
Logitech Host Finalists: A total of nine (9) Logitech Host Finalist prize packages will be awarded. Each prize package will include the following: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 (approx. retail value of $99.99), Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (approx. retail value of $24.99), Logitech MX Anywhere Mouse (approx. retail value of $79.99), Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 (approx. retail value of $99.99), Logitech Surround Sound Speaker Z-506 (approx. retail value of $99.99), Logitech Squeezebox Radio (approx. retail value of $199.99), Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 (approx. retail value of $149.99). Ultimate Ears 700 earphones (approx. retail value of $149.99), Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote (approx. retail value of $249.99), Speaker Lapdesk N700 (approx. retail value of $79.99), and ClearChat PC Wireless headset (approx. retail value of $99.99). Total approx. retail value of all prizes is $1,335.
No cash equivalent or alternative individual prize will be awarded; provided, however, that Logitech reserves the right to, without any prior notice and at any time, replace any or all prizes within the prize package with similar products or the latest release of a product of the same category. Federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the winners. Sponsor will issue a 1099_MISC to each Finalist for the value of the prize package. Prize packages will be delivered to the Finalists. Return of any prize package as undeliverable will result in forfeiture of the prize.
Logitech Host: A total of three Logitech Host positions will be awarded. Each person selected as a Logitech Host will be offered a 10-week contract to work for Logitech in Los Angeles, New York City or San Francisco (as selected at the time of application). As part of this assignment, the Logitech Host will be obligated to provide a minimum of 20 hours per week, which shall include hosting a minimum of 5-7 events per week at the designated residential luxury “Loft” space in the Host’s city, post daily updates on their social media accounts, create and post weekly video diaries, write for Logitech’s blog and their personal blogs at least once weekly, develop additional written and visual context, host video calls between Lofts, help respond to customer inquiries about Google TV™ and be available for press events and interviews. In addition to a weekly salary of $2000 and a weekly stipend of $500 to cover personal and/or incidental expenses (e.g., parking), the Logitech Host will receive access to Logitech Revue with Google TV™ before public availability. The Logitech Host may also receive exposure to regional and national media as well as additional professional and social networking opportunities.
Logitech will be responsible for all incidental expenses in connection with each Logitech supported event hosted at the Loft space. Budget for each supported event will be subject to Logitech’s approval in its absolute discretion. Travel to and from the Loft space will be at the Logitech Host’s sole expense. All personal and/or incidental expenses (e.g., parking) shall be the responsibility of each of the Logitech Hosts. No cash equivalent or alternative prize will be awarded. Federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the Logitech Hosts. Sponsor will issue a 1099_MISC to each Logitech Host for the value of the Finalist prize package and the amounts paid to the Logitech Host.
Each Logitech Host will be required to disclose the Host’s connection with Logitech in all social media and other communications and otherwise comply with Logitech’s endorsement policies.
8. USE OF PHOTOGRAPH, PROFILE AND ESSAY.
By submitting your application, you represent and warrant that your essay is your original creation, written without any contribution from any third party, and that your essay does not plagiarize or copy the work of any other person or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights or rights of publicity or privacy of any other person. Sponsor may edit your essay as Sponsor deems necessary for any reason, and may publish your essay as submitted or in edited form, in whole or in part, as well as your photograph and profile, as described above for purposes of the voting and in connection with any publicity, marketing or promotion of this Promotion or the business or products of Sponsor, in any and all media, now known or hereafter created, in perpetuity throughout the world without further payment or consideration of any kind.
9. PUBLICITY RELEASE FOR WINNERS.
Acceptance of a prize shall constitute the Finalist’s or Host’s consent to being photographed and recorded on audio and video while hosting events for Sponsor and to Sponsor’s use of the name, address, profile, voice, photograph, audio, video, likeness and prize information of each winner for promotional or advertising purposes in any and all media, now known or hereafter created, in perpetuity anywhere in the world, without further payment or consideration of any kind, and the winner will sign and return any publicity release requested by Sponsor.
10. BINDING EFFECT.
These Official Rules are accessible from the contest tab at http://www.facebook.com/Logitech and failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification. By participating in this Promotion you agree to be bound by these Official Rules. All federal, state and local laws apply.
11. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION.
Logitech’s decisions are final on all matters related to this Promotion. Logitech, Google and its Promotion Parties are not responsible for incomplete, lost, late, delayed or garbled applications or emails, incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information, including but not limited to technical malfunctions, human or technical error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer line or network, computer equipment, so are or any combination thereof.
Only the fully completed online application will be accepted. All applications submitted become the property of Logitech. Logitech reserves the right, without prior notice, to terminate this Promotion, in whole or in part, or modify this Promotion in any way, and for any reason, including without limitation, if Logitech determines in its sole discretion, that fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Logitech’s reasonable control impairs the integrity of the Promotion. Logitech reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the application or voting process or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion is a violation of criminal and civil law, and should such an attempt be made, Logitech reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Logitech’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
By participating in this Promotion, participant releases and agrees to hold harmless Logitech, Google and its Promotion Parties from any and all liability with respect to acceptance, possession or use (misuse), or failure to use any matters arising out of or relating to this Promotion or any prize.
12. SPONSOR.
This Promotion is sponsored by Logitech Inc., with offices at 6505 Kaiser Drive, Fremont, California, 94555, USA. This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Google, Facebook or Wildfire.
13. COPY OF RULES / LIST OF WINNERS.
You may receive a copy of the Official Rules or a list of the winners by sending a self-addressed stamp envelope to THE LOGITECH HOST WITH THE MOST PROMOTION 2010 at the Sponsor’s address prior to October 1, 2010. Please specify on your outer envelope whether you are requesting Official Rules or list of winners. Residents of Vermont may omit return postage.
14. DISPUTES
Participant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion, other than the administration of the Promotion, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by a court having competent jurisdiction located in Alameda County, California, USA; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Promotion but in no event attorneys’ fees; and © under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights, to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of participant and Logitech in connection with this Promotion, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules.