Holland America Cruise
Line 150th Anniversary Contest
As of March
3, 2023, the end date of the contest has been changed to March 15, 2023 at
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
2. Sponsor: Holland America Line N.V.,
450 3rd Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119. Administrator: Merkle Inc., 3000 Town Center, Floor
21, Southfield, MI 48075.
4.
Timing: The Contest
begins on February 15, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and ends
on March 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the "Contest Period"). Facebook and
Instagram’s servers are the official time-keeping devices for the Contest.
Participation Requirements: To participate, you will need to have a
personal Facebook or a personal, public Instagram account (each a “Social
Account”). Creating each Social Account is free but is subject to the
applicable terms and conditions (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms), (http://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/#). If entering via a mobile device and using
your wireless carrier’s network, standard data charges from your wireless
carrier may apply.
Entry Requirements: Take
the following actions during the Contest Period to enter the Contest.
A.
Create your Contest Entry: Create an
original design for a poster celebrating the 150th anniversary of
the Holland America Line (your “Contest Entry”). You may hand-draw and/or use a
graphic design program to create your Contest Entry. Your Contest Entry must be
in color and must contain the words “Holland America Line” and “150th
Anniversary”. You may not use any content that you did not create yourself,
including but not limited to stickers or images from the Internet or an online
application, in your Contest Entry. Your Contest Entry must not
include intricate patterns or design components (like glitter or any other
texture) that cannot feasibly be included if Sponsor chooses to use the Contest
Entry as a poster. Your Contest Entry must also comply with the Content
Restrictions for Your Contest Entry listed below.
Content Restrictions for Your Contest
Entry:
·
The
Contest Entry must be your original work/design;
·
The
Contest Entry must not convey any claims of Sponsor’s products or services that
would be deemed unsubstantiated or deceptive if made by Sponsor;
·
The
Contest Entry must not contain material that violates or infringes another’s
rights, including but not limited
·
The
Contest Entry must not disparage Sponsor, or any other person or party;
·
The
Contest Entry must not promote or reference alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana,
tobacco, or firearms/weapons, any activities that are or appear to be
dangerous, or any political agenda;
·
The
Contest Entry must not contain material that is inappropriate, offensive,
indecent, obscene, sexually explicit, tortious, defama
·
The
Contest Entry must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred
or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on
race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
and
·
The
Contest Entry must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of, or
contrary
B.
Submit your Contest Entry during the Contest Period on
Facebook or Instagram:
(1)
To Submit Your Contest Entry via Facebook:
(a) Follow Holland
America Line on Facebook.
(d)
There is no requirement that your Facebook account is
public. However you
must keep the same Facebook account during the Contest Period and until the
prize is awarded (as described in Section 8) so that we may communicate with
you
if you are selected as a potential winner.
(2)
To Submit Your Contest Entry via Instagram:
(a) Follow @hollandamericaline on Instagram;
(c) You must not
change your Instagram handle once you have posted your Contest Entry and until
the prize is awarded (as described in Section 8); and
(d) Your account settings must remain public
until the prizes are awarded (as described in Section 8).
By
posting your Contest Entry on Facebook or Instagram you agree that it conforms
6.
Sponsor's Use of Contest Entries: Posting a Contest Entry on Facebook or Instagram
constitutes entrant’s consent to give Sponsor a royalty-free, irrevocable,
perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, create
derivative works from, and display such Contest Entry in whole or in part, on a
worldwide basis, and to incorporate it into other works, in any form, media or
technology now known or later developed, including for promotional or marketing
purposes. If requested, entrant will sign any documentation that may be
required for Sponsor or its designees to make use of the non-exclusive rights
entrant is granting to use the Contest Entry.
7. Winner Determination: A panel of judges,
determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, will select the entrant with the
highest-scoring Contest Entry ("Potential Winner") based on the
following Judging Criteria:
·
Quality (33%);
·
Creativity (33%); and
·
Visual Appeal (34%).
In
the event of a tie, the entrant whose Contest
Entry received the highest score for “Visual Appeal”, as determined by the qualified judges, in their sole
discretion, will be deemed the potential Winner from among the
tied entrants. Sponsor reserves the right not to
select a winner if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient
number of eligible and qualified Contest Entries. Sponsor will not disclose
judging scores.
8. Winner Requirements: On or around March 22, 2023, the potential
winner will be notified on the social channel used to enter by Holland America
Line on Facebook or @hollandamericaline on Instagram and will be directed to a secure online claim
form and asked to provide their name, mailing address and date of
birth to confirm eligibility within three (3) days of the date notice or
attempted notice is sent in order to claim the prize. Next, the potential winner
will be required to sign and return a Declaration of Compliance, Liability
Waiver and, where not prohibited, a Publicity Release ("Declaration")
which must be received by Administrator within two (2) days of the date notice
or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim the prize. If a potential winner
of the prize cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the Declaration or
provide any other requested information, within the required time period, or
the prize is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner forfeits the
prize. In
consideration for receipt of the prize, winner will be asked to sign additional
documents confirming that they shall irrevocably grant, transfer, convey and
assign to Sponsor the entirety of the rights in and to the Contest Entry and
all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right to secure copyright
registrations thereto in perpetuity including, without limitation, the rights
to use the Contest Entry for any and all purposes in any and all media whether
now known or hereafter developed, on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity. Each
winner accepts and acknowledges that Sponsor shall not be obligated to use the Contest
Entry and that Sponsor in its sole discretion shall have the right to refrain
from using the Contest Entry. Sponsor shall not incur any liability whatsoever
to the extent Sponsor chooses to refrain from any exploitation of its rights
hereunder. Each winner will indemnify Sponsor, Released
Parties, and any licensee of Sponsor against all claims, damages,
liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and legal
expenses) arising out of any breach of these terms. Nothing in these Official
Rules is an offer or contract of employment of any kind with any entity. If a
potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize may be awarded to a runner-up, if any, in Sponsor’s sole
discretion and only if sufficient time remains.
9. Prize: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: One (1)
winner will receive the following prize from Holland America Line: One (1)
prize winner (once verified, shall be referred to as “Winner”) will be awarded
an up to seven (7) day cruise to Alaska (total value of up to $2,556) for
Winner and one (1) eligible guest (“Cruise Guest”) sailing by September 28,
2024 (embarking and disembarking from either Seattle, Washington, USA or
Vancouver, BC, Canada port), sharing accommodations in an ocean view stateroom,
which prize includes the cruisefare’s taxes, fees,
port expenses’ (prize does not include not federal income taxes), and crew
appreciation for the Cruise (collectively, the “Cruise” or “Prize”). Other
terms and conditions apply, see https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/legal-privacy/cruise-contract.html. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of
Prize: $2,780.00 USD. Note: Space subject to availability at time
of booking. Actual value of Prize may vary based on point of departure and
departure date. Any difference between stated ARV and actual value
of any prizes will not be awarded. All Prize details not specified herein
will be determined in Holland America Line’s sole and absolute
discretion. Cruise includes all regular onboard meals and entertainment
for Cruise only. All additional fees and/or transportation, including, but not
limited to, transportation to and from embarkment/disembarkment
site, any air transportation, ground transportation, baggage fees, travel
upgrades, shore excursions fees, meals in alternate dining venues, additional
beverages outside those provided, boutique purchases, and any other incidental
costs or other expenses are the sole responsibility of the Winner.
Winner must be twenty-one (21) years of
age or older and Cruise Guest must be at least the age of majority in his/her
state of residence at the time of booking unless the Winner is the Cruise
Guest’s parent or legal guardian. A Cruise Guest who is a minor in their state
of residence must be accompanied at all time during the trip (including, but
not limited to Cruise activities and other prize related events) by minor’s
parent or legal guardian. Winner and Cruise Guest must cruise on the same
itinerary. Once Cruise Guest is selected, they may not be substituted. All
reservations and Cruise arrangements including, without limitation, the dates
and times are at the sole discretion of Holland America. All Cruise details are
subject to availability and restrictions. Travel is subject to terms and
conditions and those set forth by selected travel providers, availability, and
other material restrictions may apply.
Cruise
must be booked and completed by September 28, 2024 or Cruise will be forfeited in Holland
America’s sole discretion and Winner may be disqualified. No alternate travel
dates are available. Sponsor and Holland America are not responsible for any
fees or additional charges resulting from Winner’s or Cruise Guest’s change to
itinerary or accommodations. If Winner becomes sick or cannot otherwise fully
enjoy the prize due to illness, Holland America shall use reasonable efforts to
award a replacement prize within the timeframe allotted, but it shall have the
option at its sole discretion of being relieved of liability for fulfillment of
the prize award and no other compensation in lieu of the prize will be awarded.
Winner and Cruise Guest are responsible for obtaining his/her own travel,
medical and life insurance and the associated costs and understand that Holland
America has not and will not obtain or provide any form of insurance. All
travel is subject to any and all restrictions instituted by the Department of
Defense and/or Department of Homeland Security, as required. Winner and Cruise
Guest must (or if Cruise Guest is a minor, their parent or legal guardian) sign
and return a Cruise/publicity release before ticketing for Cruise occurs.
Winner and Cruise Guest must have all necessary identification or Cruise
documents (including, but not limited to a valid passport and visa (if
applicable) and all other necessary travel documents) required for Cruise. As
set forth in more detail in the passage contract, Holland America reserves the
right to refuse to embark any Winner or Cruise Guest, at any time if, in the
sole opinion of Holland America, a Winner or Cruise Guest, or any minor or
other person in a Winner’s or Cruise Guest’s care during the Cruise or any
related activity, are unfit for any reason for the Cruise or such activity.
Holland America shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays,
diversions or substitution or any acts or omissions whatsoever by Cruise
operators or any other persons providing any prize related services or
accommodations including, but not limited to any air carriers or ground
transportation carriers. Holland America shall not be liable for any loss or
damage to baggage. Lost, stolen or damaged Cruise tickets, travel vouchers or
certificates will not be replaced or exchanged. Additional Cruise/prize
details and travel information may be provided to Winner at the time of
notification. The ARV of the prize included herein is based on available
information provided to Holland America and the value of any prize awarded to a
verified Winner may be reported for tax purposes where required by law. Any and
all Cruise details not specified herein will be determined in Holland America’s
sole and absolute discretion. In order to sail on the Cruise, Winner and Cruise
guest must agree to the Holland America passenger contract available at https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/legal-privacy/cruise-contract.html. If Winner elects not to bring a
Cruise Guest, the Winner will forfeit such portion of the prize and no
substitute or other item shall be awarded to the Winner in lieu.
Winner and travel companion are
responsible for complying with any COVID-19 requirements set forth by Sponsor (see
https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/worry-free-promise/travel-well.html) at the time of the trip as well as by other
vendors offering services that are part of the trip prize.
Prize is non-transferable,
and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole
discretion. Sponsor reserves the right
10.
Release: By receipt of any prize, winner agrees
to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Administrator, Carnival Corporation, Carnival plc, Curiosity LLC, Meta
Platforms, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Instagram Inc., and their respective parent
companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, advertising/promotion
agencies, and prize suppliers, and each of their respective parent companies
and each such company’s officers, directors, employers, and agents
(collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of
action, including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or
loss of property, arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use
or misuse of any prize, including any travel related thereto.
11. Publicity: Acceptance
of the prize shall constitute and signify the winner’s agreement and consent
that Sponsor and its designees may use the winner’s name, city, state,
likeness, photo, including winner’s Facebook or Instagram profile photo, Contest
Entry, and/or prize information in connection with the Contest for promotional,
advertising or other purposes, worldwide, in any and all media now known or
hereafter devised, including the Internet, without limitation and without
further payment, notification, permission or other consideration, except where
prohibited by law.
12. General Conditions: Sponsor
reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest if any fraud,
technical failures, human error, any other factor impairs the integrity or proper
functioning of the Contest, or any event or cause beyond Sponsor’s control
(e.g. events such as natural calamities, national emergencies, wide spread
illnesses, declarations of war, acts of God, acts of terrorism) interferes with
any aspect of the Contest, including but not limited to fulfillment of the
prize, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If terminated, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion,
determine the winner from among all non-suspect, eligible Contest Entries
received up to time of such action using the judging procedure outlined above.
Sponsor may also modify the prize offered. In
addition, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to
be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be
acting in violation of the Official Rules of this or any other promotion or in
an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and void all
associated entries. Any attempt by any person to deliberately
undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of
criminal and civil law, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves
the right to seek damages and other remedies
(including attorneys’ fees) from any such person to the fullest
extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these
Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
13. Limitations of Liability: Released
Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information,
whether caused by entrant, printing, typographical or other errors or by any of the equipment or programming
associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind,
including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in
phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human
intervention in any part of the Contest Entry process or the Contest; (4) printing, typographical, technical, computer,
network or human error which may occur
in the administration of the Contest, the uploading,
the processing or judging of
Contest Entries, the announcement of the prize, or in any Contest-related
materials; (5) late, lost,
undeliverable, damaged or stolen mail; or (6) any injury or damage to persons
or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use or misuse
of any prize. Released
Parties are not responsible for
misdirected or undeliverable Contest Entries or for any technical
problems, malfunctions of computer systems, servers, providers,
hardware/software, lost or unavailable network connections or failed,
incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmission or any combination
thereof. Released
Parties are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party use of any Contest
Entry.
14. Disputes: Except where
prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and
causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize
awarded shall be resolved individually,
without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United
States District Court of the Southern District of New York or the appropriate New
York State Court; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited
to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with
entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no
circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant
hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, 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. All issues and questions concerning the construction,
validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the
rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the
Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of
the State of Michigan without giving effect
15. Entrant's Personal Information: Information collected from entrant is
subject
16. Winner List: For a
winner list, please click here. The winner list will be posted after winner
confirmation is complete and will be available until April 10, 2023.
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