Holland America Cruise Line 150th Anniversary Contest

Official Rules

 

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.

 

1. Eligibility: Holland America Cruise Line 150th Anniversary Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at twenty-one (21) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Holland America Line N.V., Carnival Corporation, Carnival plc, Curiosity LLC, Merkle Inc., and any of their parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.     

 

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.

 

3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in this Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. Winning the prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

 

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.

 

5. How to Enter:

 

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 to privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. Therefore, the Contest Entry must not contain brand names or trademarks other than those owned by Sponsor; or content, images or artwork created by someone other than entrant;

·         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, defamatory, slanderous or libelous;

·         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 to the laws or regulations in any state where the Contest Entry is created.

 

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.

(b)   Locate the “Contest Post” posted by Holland America Line on Facebook that advertises this Contest;

(c)   Take a photo of your Contest Entry and post it as a comment to the Facebook Contest Post (your “Comment”). Your Comment need not include any reference, positive or negative, to Sponsor’s products or services. Including such a reference in your Comment will not improve your chances of winning. Your Comment must also comply with the Content Restrictions for your Contest Entry listed above.

(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;

(b)   Take a photo of your Contest Entry and post it on Instagram and include the hashtag #HollandAmerica150Contest within the caption of your original post. Instagram Stories and Instagram posts where the hashtag is included in a comment rather than the caption of the original post will not be deemed entries. Your post need not include any reference, positive or negative, to Sponsor’s products or services. Including such a reference in your post will not improve your chances of winning. Your post must also comply with the Content Restrictions for your Contest Entry listed above.

(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 to these Official Rules and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may disqualify you if it believes that it fails to conform. Where your Contest Entry meets all requirements, it will be deemed one (1) Contest entry.

 

Limit: Each entrant may upload one (1) total Contest Entry during the Contest Period. Contest Entries received from any person in excess of the stated limit will be void. Contest Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same Facebook or Instagram account. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different Facebook or Instagram accounts, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entrant's entries and that entrant may be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the Facebook or Instagram account used to register will be deemed to be the entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses used to create the Facebook or Instagram account. The potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Released Parties (as defined in Section 10, below) are not responsible for lost, late, stolen, damaged, incomplete, invalid, un-intelligible, garbled, delayed, or misdirected Contest Entries or failure to receive Contest Entries due to limitation of third-party social network platforms; all of which will be void. 

 

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 to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value if the designated prize should become unavailable for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

 

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 to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Michigan or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Michigan.

 

15. Entrant's Personal Information: Information collected from entrant is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.  

 

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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