Survey sweepstakes

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THE FOLLOWING SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR VIEWING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW ONLY. DO NOT PROCEED IN THIS SITE IF YOU ARE NOT LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES. 

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. 

Important: Please read these Official Rules before entering this Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”). By participating in this Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements below. 

THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE (OR THE AGE OF MAJORITY IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS OLDER) AT THE TIME OF ENTRY AND WHO RECEIVE AN EMAIL INVITE FROM ASCEND CONSULTING GROUP (“Sponsor”) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY AND THIS SWEEPSTAKES.

Directors, officers, managers, and employees of Sponsor and any of its respective parent companies, affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, consultants, legal counsel, website providers, web masters, and immediate family members (spouses, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and “step” child, wherever they may live) of each are not eligible to win any prizes. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Sponsor in the manner and format designated below. IF YOU DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE FOREGOING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE, AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD PRIZES TO YOU.

The Sweepstakes Period starts at 12:00:01 a.m. (CST) on the initial day the survey is distributed and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. (CST) on the 30th day after survey is initially distributed (the "Sweepstakes Period"). All entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period and meet other requirements in these Official Rules to be eligible to win a prize. Mail-In entries postmarked by the last day of the Sweepstakes Period will be honored if received up to seven days after the end of the Sweepstakes Period. Sponsor’s or its designee’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. 

To enter, complete one of the following entry methods during the Sweepstakes Period:

Survey Entry Method: Follow the directions in the SMS or e-mail invitation that you receive from Sponsor to complete the survey, including by completing and submitting the survey (“Survey”) and entering your complete e-mail address in the field provided at the end of the survey.

Free Mail-In Method of Entry: To enter by mail without completing and submitting a survey online, print your name, address, city, state, ZIP or postal code, and complete email address, on a 3 1/2"x5" piece of paper, insert in a stamped envelope, and mail to: Ascend Consulting Group, Survey Sweepstakes, Attn: ACG Survey Management, 24186 W 124th Ter, Olathe, KS 66061. Entries submitted by mail must received by 7 days after the Sweepstakes Period. No mechanically or electronically reproduced mail-in entries will be accepted.

Upon completion of one of the above methods of entry you will receive one entry into the Sweepstakes. Limit one entry per person during the Sweepstakes Period regardless of method of entry. Any attempts to obtain additional entries, including through multiple or duplicate accounts will result in disqualification.

If participating in this Sweepstakes via your mobile device (which service may only be available via select devices and participating wireless carriers and is not required to enter), you may be charged for standard data use from your mobile device according to the terms in your wireless service provider’s data plan. Normal airtime and carrier charges and other charges may apply to data use and will be billed on your wireless device bill or deducted from your pre-paid balance. Wireless carrier rates vary, so you should contact your wireless carrier for information on your specific data plan.

 All entries must be submitted by the individual entrant. Bulk or automated entries will be disqualified (including entries made using any script, macro, bot, or promotional service). Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email account. Any attempt to obtain additional entries through fraud or other illegitimate means will result in disqualification, at Sponsor’s discretion.

In the event of a dispute about the identity of the entrant, entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted with the entry. An “authorized account holder” means the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. A potential winner may be required to provide Sponsor with proof that a potential winner is the authorized account holder of the account associated with the winning entry.

Selection and Notification of Winner. Sponsor will select the name of ONE potential winner of the prize in a random drawing from among all eligible entries. The potential winner will be notified via email or telephone within seven days of the drawing. As a condition of being awarded a prize, winners may be required to execute and deliver a written affidavit of eligibility, acceptance of these Official Rules, release of liability, tax forms, and other reasonable documentation within seven days of being notified. If (i) the attempted notification is returned as undeliverable without a forwarding address; (ii) any required documents are not returned within such as the Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release or tax forms; or (iii) if potential winner is otherwise unable to accept the prize as stated, the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner. Alternate drawings will be conducted until a valid winner is verified by Sponsor. If, by reason of a print or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these Official Rules, an alternate winner will be selected in accordance with the above selection process from among all eligible claimants making purportedly valid claims to award the prizes available.

Verification of Potential Winner: EACH POTENTIAL WINNER IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. AN ENTRANT IS NOT A PRIZE WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.

One winner will receive one $500 Visa gift certificate (the "Prize"). Total, combined retail value of Prize is $500.00. Odds of winning a prize depend on number of eligible entries received.

Prize Restrictions: ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. All prizes will be awarded. Prizes returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within 10 days after delivery of notification will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner selected by a second random drawing from all remaining eligible entries. Prizes are not transferable, are not eligible for a refund, and may not be used with any other promotional discount. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value for any prize. Limit one prize per household or address. Except for applicable manufacturer’s standard warranties, the Prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose).

Sponsor, all other participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, consultants, legal counsel, public relations firms, employees and advertising, fulfillment, and marketing agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Sweepstakes disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes. 

By entering the Sweepstakes, you release Sponsor, and all Released Parties from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes. or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE SPONSOR OR THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FOR USE IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF A RELEASED PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES (JOINTLY) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED FOR USE IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY PRIZE EXCEED $10. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WILL NOT EXCLUDE OR LIMIT LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM THE SPONSOR, OR FOR THE RELEASED PARTIES’ GROSS NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, OR FOR FRAUD.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, entry into the Sweepstakes constitutes permission to use your name, hometown, aural and visual likeness and prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation (including in a public-facing winner list). As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, winner may be required to execute a consent to the use of their name, hometown, aural and visual likeness and prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. By entering this Sweepstakes, you consent to being contacted by Sponsor for any purpose in connection with this Sweepstakes. 

Entry materials and Surveys will not be returned to entrants. By entering the Sweepstakes, you hereby assign all right, title, and interest in your Survey answers to Sponsor, including all associated copyright, trademark, patent, and other proprietary rights therein. Without limiting the foregoing, you acknowledge that Sponsor will own all rights to use, adapt, edit, modify, translate, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, make derivative works of and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit concepts, ideas, and improvements in your Survey answers in perpetuity and throughout the world, in any manner or medium now existing or later developed, without separate compensation to you or any other person or entity. You agree to take, at Sponsor's expense, any further action (including executing documents) requested by Sponsor to effect, perfect or confirm the Sponsor rights set forth in this paragraph. 

By entering this Sweepstakes, you realize that Sponsor may have access to, or may independently create content, product improvements, and material similar or identical to, the information provided in your Survey answers, and you agree that you will not be entitled to any compensation by reason of the use by Sponsor of such similar or identical material. You understand and agree that all Survey answers submitted to Sponsor will not be treated as confidential, and you agree not to include or disclose any trade secrets or other confidential or proprietary information in any survey answers.

At Ascend Consulting Group, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our survey sweepstakes drawing. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before providing any personal information or participating in our survey sweepstakes drawing.

1. Information We Collect:

• Personal Information: When you participate in our survey sweepstakes drawing, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
• Survey Responses: We may also collect information provided by you in response to survey questions.
• Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns when you interact with our survey platform. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

2. Use of Information:

• We use the information collected to administer the survey sweepstakes drawing and notify winners.
• Your survey responses may be used to analyze trends, improve our products or services, and enhance the user experience.
• We may use your contact information to communicate with you about the survey sweepstakes, updates, and promotions related to our products or services.
• We may use automatically collected information to personalize your experience and improve our website's functionality.

3. Disclosure of Information:

• We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who assist us in conducting the survey sweepstakes drawing and delivering prizes.
• Your information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Data Security:

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
• Despite our efforts to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links:

• Our survey platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

6. Children’s Privacy:

• Our survey sweepstakes drawing is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

• We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

8. Contact Us:

• If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at https://ascend-cg.com/contact-us .

By participating in our survey sweepstakes drawing, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.