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OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (EXCLUDING PUERTO RICO, THE U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS, AND OTHER COMMONWEALTHS, TERRITORIES AND
POSSESSIONS), 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
1. HOW TO ENTER: This Contest begins at 6:00pm ET on January 29, 2009 and
ends on February 19, 2009. To enter the Contest, all contest entrants must (i)
log on to www.BET.com/contests and enter the registration information (ii) read
and acknowledge that they understand and will comply with these Official Rules,
(iii) agree to and sign any other documentation required by Sponsor (as defined
below) in connection with their participation in the Contest, and (iv) upload a
headshot and full body shot for the Contest on www.106andpark.com
(collectively, the “Submission”).
4. PRIZES: One (1) winner (the “Winner”) will receive an invitation to appear on
BET’s Rip the Runway (the “Show”) as the 2009 Amateur Model and prior to
appearing on the Show, will have their hair and makeup professionally done, by
stylists selected by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. The Show will be taped in
New York City on February 21, 2009. The Winner agrees to (i) be in New York
City and to be available, at times designated by Sponsor, between the dates of
February 19, 2009 and February 21, 2009 in connection with their preparation for
and their appearance on the Show, and (ii) to pay all costs and other expenses in
connection with (1) their travel to and stay in New York including, without
limitation, airfare and accommodations, and (2) their appearance on the Show
(excluding hair and make-up costs). The date of the taping of the Show is
subject to change. Prize package has no cash redemption value. If Winner
cannot travel on any specified dates and/or be available during the times
designated by Sponsor, prize will be forfeited and the prize may be awarded to
an alternate winner. Winner is responsible for obtaining all necessary and
required travel documents. For information visit the U.S. State Department’s
website: www.travel.state.gov. Securing and providing passport documentation,
if applicable, is the sole responsibility of the Winner and his or her guest, if any.
ANY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON A PRIZE ARE THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. No substitution or transfer of prizes
permitted, except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If prize, or any portion of a
prize is unavailable, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute that prize or portion
of the prize with a prize of equal or greater value. All prizes will be awarded,
provided they are properly claimed.
5. DETERMINATION OF WINNERS:
Phase 1: By February 13, 2009, Sponsor shall select from among all eligible
online entries five (5) finalists (the “Finalists”) to compete to be the 2009 Amateur
Model on the Show. Sponsor shall select the Finalists based upon their overall
appearance, style and charisma, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
Sponsor will announce the Finalists online at www.106andpark.com on February
13, 2009 by 6pm ET. Sponsor may contact Finalists by phone and/or email. If a
Finalist cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been exerted, if he/she is
found to be ineligible of if he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official
Rules, said Finalist will be disqualified and an alternative Finalist may be selected
at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
Phase 2: The Finalists shall travel to New York City, at their own expense, to
participate in the live taping of 106 & Park on February 19, 2009. During the
taping of the 106 & Park, the Finalists shall be required to participate in
challenges determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. The 106 & Park
audience will have an opportunity to rate the performance of each Finalist. The
Winner will be chosen by a panel of judges, selected by Sponsor, during the
taping of 106 & Park.
8. WINNERS’ LIST: For a list of prize winners, available after March 19, 2009,
mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: “Rip the Runway Amateur Model
Search” Contest to BET Interactive, LLC, 1540 Broadway 27th Floor, New York,
NY 10036. Washington and Vermont residents may omit return postage when
requesting list of prize winners.
9. SPONSOR: BET Interactive, LLC, 1540 Broadway 27th Floor, New York,
NY 10036.
© 2009 BET Interactive, LLC, 1540 Broadway 27th Floor, New York, NY 10036.