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Streak for the Cash - Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PLAY OR WIN.  PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  U.S. LAW AND LOCAL LAWS AS APPLICABLE IN EACH JURISDICTION GOVERN THIS CHALLENGE.

1. ELIGIBILITY:  ESPN Streak for Cash (the "Challenge") is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and Washington, D.C., Mexico, United Kingdom, and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are eighteen (18) years or older, or age of majority in their jurisdiction, as of the date of entry, and are registered members of ESPN.com (Registration is free and is further described below).  Employees of (i) ESPN, Inc. or its parent or affiliated companies, or (ii) any entity directly connected with the development, implementation or marketing of this Challenge, and the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) or household members of each such employee are not eligible.  This Challenge is void in all U.S. Territories and Foreign Territories (e.g., Guam and Puerto Rico) and where prohibited by law.

2. ACCEPT OFFICIAL RULES:  Participation constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these official rules (the "Official Rules") and to Sponsor's (defined herein) decisions.  The decisions of the Sponsor in regards to all matters of this Challenge are final and binding.  Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

3. SPONSOR; ADDRESS:  This Challenge is sponsored by ESPN/Starwave Partners d/b/a ESPN Internet Venture ("EIV" or the "Sponsor"), 19 East 34th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016.  Any and all advertisers associated with this Challenge are referred to in these Official Rules as "Presenters".

4. ENTRY PAGE:  To access the Challenge, log-on to the Challenge's web page at http://streak.espn.go.com

5. ESPN.COM REGISTRATION:  To play the Challenge, you must be a registered member of ESPN.com (or one of Sponsor's affiliated websites, e.g., ABC.com, ABCNews.com, DisneyOnline.com, EXPN.com or Family.com).  Registration for ESPN.com is free.

6. NOT YET A MEMBER:  You may register by clicking on the applicable link on the entry page for the Challenge, and following the instructions.  You will be asked to provide your name, e-mail address, zip code, birth date, gender and to select a password.  You will also be asked if you wish to receive promotional emails or offers.  You do not need to consent to receive these emails or offers in order to become a member.  Even if you consent, you may subsequently opt-out of receiving such emails or offers by clicking on the "myESPN" link on any ESPN.com fantasy game page, then clicking on the Newsletters link and following the instructions.

  1. Already a Member.  If you are already a member of ESPN.com (or if you are a member of one of Sponsor's affiliated websites), then you do not need to register again.  You may enter the Challenge by logging in on ESPN.com with your current username and password.
  1. Survey Questions or Promotional Email.  You may be asked to answer survey questions or to consent to receive promotional emails or offers.  This is optional.  You are not required to answer questions or to give consent to receive such emails or offers in order to be eligible to play in or win the Challenge.
  1. Password.  You are responsible for the secrecy of your password.  Sponsor or other third parties are not responsible or liable for any actions taken using your password.

7. TIMING:  The Challenge begins on April 1, 2009 at approximately 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on December 31, 2009 at approximately 11:59pm ET (the "Challenge Period").  For purposes of these Official Rules all times are ET.

8. HOW TO ENTER.

  1. Enter Online/ESPN WAP Site.  Log on to the frontpage during the Challenge Period and complete your entry by selecting a listed matchup on the "Make Pick" page.
  1. Limit ONE (1) ENTRY (i) PER PERSON (REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EMAIL ADDRESSES OR REGISTERED MEMBER ACCOUNTS), or (ii) PER EMAIL ADDRESS (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER MORE THAN ONE PERSON USES THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS).
  1. Void.  Use of any automated system (e.g., robots, automatic, macro, programmed or like entry methods) is prohibited.  Any attempt by any entrant to use an automated system or to obtain more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different email addresses, identities or any other methods, will void all of that entrant's entries, and render that person ineligible to receive any of the prizes.  Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered are void.
  1. Change of Email Address.  It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to notify the Sponsor during the Challenge Period if his or her e-mail address changes.  To do so, click on the "myESPN" link on any ESPN.com fantasy game page, then click on the Account Information link and follow the instructions.
  1. Entry Errors.

1)      Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, stolen, invalid, unintelligible or misdirected entries, which will be disqualified.

2)      Sponsor is not responsible for any unavailability of or interruptions to any service or equipment used in connection with the Challenge, including without limitation (1) interruptions to any network, server, Internet, website, telephone, satellite, computer or other connections (2) failures of any telephone, satellite, hardware, software or other equipment, (3) garbled, misdirected or jumbled transmissions, or traffic congestion, or (4) other errors of any kind, whether human, technical, mechanical or electronic, or (5) the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information or the failure to capture any such information.

  1. No Return of Entries; Disputes.  Once submitted, entries become the sole property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.  In the event of a dispute as to any entry, entry will be awarded to the person named on the applicable entry page.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of identification.  Sponsor may require that the potential winner provide proof that he/she is the actual entrant and/or provide the password associated with the winning entry.

9. HOW TO PLAY.  On your "Make Pick" page you're challenged to select the outcome of a listed matchup between teams, individual competitors or a combination of both.  Listed locktimes are based on the expected start time of an event, but may be changed by the Game Administrator to accommodate late or early starts, or for any other reason, in Sponsor's sole discretion. If a matchup is mistakenly left unlocked after an event has begun, the Game Administrator may lock the event late or cancel the event altogether, in Sponsor's sole discretion.  YOU CAN ONLY SELECT ONE MATCHUP AT A TIME.  Once the matchup you have selected has been marked FINAL you will be able to select the winner of a matchup which hasn't started yet.  The Game Administrator may add matchups at any time; however, most matchups will be entered in the system by 3:00 a.m. ET on the day of the event.

Here are examples of matchups between two teams:

  • NCAA FOOTBALL - Oregon Ducks at UCLA Bruins
  • NFL - Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
  • SOCCER - Arsenal at AC Milan
  • NHL - Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers

Here are examples of "prop" matchups between teams, players or a combination of both:

  • NFL - Tom Brady Pass Completions vs. New York Jets 1st Downs
  • MLB - Colorado Rockies Hits vs. Jake Peavy Strikeouts
  • GOLF - Brandt Snedeker Lower 1st Round vs. Ernie Els Lower 1st Round
  • NBA/MLB - Philadelphia 76ers points scored vs. Cole Hamels pitch count

For most prop matchups the side with the HIGHER score, time or total will be declared the winner, but in some, the side that is LOWER will win.  Please read the prop matchup questions and corresponding opponents carefully before making your pick.

All participants start at zero.  If you win a matchup your streak continues; if you lose it, you're back to 0. Your streak is measured by the number of consecutive matchups you correctly select.

You are not required to play every day.  Matchups that end as a tie will be scored as a "PUSH" and your streak will remain intact. Matchups may also be cancelled by the Game Administrator for reasons including (but not limited to) player injuries, player absences, or inability to complete the match because of weather or any other reason; if this occurs, the matchup will be listed as "Cancelled", "Postponed" or "OFF" and scored as "PUSH". In all such cases, the Game Administrator's decision is final, binding and non-appealable. In the event that the matchup you selected is marked as a "PUSH", your streak will NOT end, but instead will continue unchanged.

10. QUALIFIERS:

The top seven (7) entrants ("Qualifiers") who reach the highest streaks between 4/1/09 - 12/6/09 (the "Qualifying Period") will be flown out to Bristol to participate in a "pick-off" (described below).

11. PICK-OFF:

All Qualifiers will be invited to participate in a pick-off (the "Pick-Off") against each other, to compete for the Grand Prize. The Pick-Off will be held in Bristol, CT between 12/11/09 - 12/14/09 (the "Pick-Off Period"), and may be televised or otherwise publicized by Sponsor. The Qualifier who accumulates the longest streak during the Pick-Off Period will be declared the winner. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to increase or decrease the number of picks that Qualifiers are required to make each day during the Pick-Off.

12. PRIZES AND TIEBREAKERS:

Grand Prize ($1M):  The Qualifier who accumulates the longest streak during the Pick-Off Period will be considered the Grand Prize winner. In the event that two (2) or more Qualifiers are tied for the Grand Prize, the following tiebreakers will take place in the indicated order:

    1. Winning percentage during the Pick-Off Period
    2. Longest streak during the Qualifying Period
    3. Winning percentage during the Qualifying Period

For the avoidance of doubt, a maximum of one (1) Grand Prize will be awarded for the entire Challenge.

Total ARV: $1,000,000

Qualifier Prize ($11k): Each of the seven (7) Qualifiers who participates in-person in the Pick-Off will be eligible to receive ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and a trip for one to Bristol. Trip includes round-trip coach air transportation for one (1) from major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner's primary residence in the U.S., 4-night standard double occupancy hotel accommodations (one (1) room including food and beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages) and ground transfers to/from the destination airport/hotel. (Grand Prize winner will not receive the $10,000.) In the event that two (2) or more entrants are tied for the final Qualifier spot(s) (e.g. three entrants are tied for the 7th spot with a streak of 27) the following tiebreakers will take place in the indicated order:

    1. Total number of wins during the Qualifying Period.
    2. Winning percentage during the Qualifying Period.

Total ARV: $77,000

Most Wins Monthly Prize ($2,500/month):  The Challenge will also have a monthly wins portion.  A "most wins" prize will be offered to the entrants (a total of nine) who accumulate the MOST WINS during each month of the Challenge Period (first day of the month starting April 1, 2009 through the last day of the month). The Most Wins Monthly Prize will be announced the first day of each sequential month. In the event two (2) or more entrants are tied with the Most Wins Monthly Prize the following tiebreakers will take place in the indicated order:

      1. Winning percentage during the month.

      2. Random Drawing.

Total ARV: $22,500

Weekly Prizes ($1,000/week): In selected weeks during the Challenge Period, on a day of Sponsor's choosing, one entrant will be selected at random to win the Weekly Prize. An entrant's "chances" in this random drawing will be equal to the number of wins the entrant has accumulated on that particular day. Limit one Weekly Prize per entrant throughout the Challenge Period.

Total ARV: $30,000

Milestone Prizing: Entrants who reach a streak of thirteen (13) during the Challenge Period (limit: 10,000 entrants) will receive 100 Winners Circle points (ARV: $15). These points can be used to redeem a Streak T-Shirt (or other prizes). Please refer to the Winner's Circle 'Terms of Use" for complete details. Limit one Milestone Prize per entrant throughout the Challenge Period.

Total ARV: up to $150,000

Stunt Prizing ($0-$10,000/month): Sponsor will run "Stunts" several times during the Challenge Period where the longest win streak for that particular day will win the Stunt prize. In the event two (2) or more entrants are tied with the longest streak the following tiebreakers will take place in the indicated order:

1. Longest active winning streak at the conclusion of the Stunt day

2. Winning percentage during Stunt

3. Random Drawing

Total ARV: $45,000

Stunt Events: During Stunts the regular Qualifying Period and Most Wins Monthly Prize are also in play - entrant's current streaks and win totals continue as normal. However, each Stunt will have their own unique leaderboard which only calculates the particular day's longest win streak total. At the beginning of Stunts not all matchups may be presented. The Sponsor reserves the right to add new matchups at anytime.

1. April 25, 2009 (18 matchups): Pro Football Draft. Prize = $5,000

2. May 21, 2009: Super Thursday. Prize = $5,000

The approximate retail value ("ARV") of all prizes is: $1,314,500

Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to run special streak related promotions within the Challenge Period.

13. POTENTIAL WINNERS:

1.     Verification.  ALL POTENTIAL WINNING PLAYS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL.  SPONSOR SHALL SOLELY DETERMINE ANY FORM OF VERIFICATION.  AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT'S ELIBIGILITY AND THE POTENTIAL WINNING ENTRY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE.  SPONSOR WILL NOT ACCEPT SCREEN SHOTS, AFFIDAVITS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF WINNING IN LIEU OF ITS VALIDATION PROCESS.  ANY ENTRY THAT OCCURS AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED FOR ANY REASON MAY BE DEEMED A DEFECTIVE ENTRY AND VOID.

2.      Prize Restrictions.  No assignment, transfer, or substitution of prize is permitted, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize if prize becomes unavailable.

3.     Prize Taxes.  All federal, state or other tax liabilities arising from this Challenge are the sole responsibility of the winner.

4. Pre-Verification. In addition to the verification procedures for winners and potential winners, entrants who approach eligibility for the Pick-Off may be subject to "pre-verification" by Sponsor. Sponsor may contact entrants via onscreen pop-up notification and/or email sent to the email address with which entrant registered, seeking pre-verification of entrant's eligibility, and requesting contact information or other information from such entrant.

5.      "Prize Notice" via Email or Mail.  Winners will be notified via email (or overnight mail) sent within 30-days following the end of the Challenge Period.  Entrants are responsible for insuring that all mailing and e-mail information is up-to-date and accurate.

6.      Alternate Potential Winners; Disqualification.  A potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner may be selected (i.e., the person with the next most points) if (i) he/she does not comply with these Official Rules (or is otherwise determined to be ineligible), (ii) he/she does not respond to the prize notice within ten (10) days of its transmission (or receipt, if mailed), or if the emailed prize notice, after three (3) attempts, is returned as undeliverable, (iii) the person fails to comply with other rules set by the Game Administrator; or (iv) the prize is undeliverable for any reason.  If Sponsor notifies, or seeks to deliver a prize to or otherwise attempts to contact an alternate potential winner, and such alternate potential winner is subsequently disqualified then Sponsor shall use its reasonable business judgment to determine, in its sole discretion, the disposition of the prizes (e.g., may choose another alternate potential winner in a manner consistent with these rules or donate the prize to another entity, at its sole discretion).

7.      Minors.  If a potential winner is a minor in his/her jurisdiction of primary residence, potential winner's parent/legal guardian must execute all documents and agree to all obligations and undertakings required of the potential winner in these Official Rules, both on behalf of himself/herself and the potential winning minor.  Failure to comply with these requirements may cause the prize to be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner.  Prize may be awarded in the name of, or to, parent/legal guardian.

8.      Releases and Affidavits.  As a condition of receiving a prize, potential winners (and travel companions) may be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and, except where prohibited, a Publicity Release, within fifteen (15) days of the date stated on the prize notice.

9.      Release.  By participating in this Challenge or receiving a prize, entrants (and in particular, winners) agree to release and to indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, and each of their respective related companies, and all of its or their company's officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the "Released Parties") for any liability, injury, death, loss or damages to entrant or any person or entity, including without limitation damage to personal or real property, caused in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by participation in this Challenge (or related activities) or the acceptance, possession or use/misuse of a prize (including any travel or activity related to the prize).

10.      Publicity.  Except where prohibited, participation in this Challenge constitutes entrant's (and in particular, winner's) consent to Sponsor and its or their agents' use of entrant's name, likeness, voice, opinions and biographical information for publicity, advertising, trade or promotional purposes in any media or manner, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, without further payment, consideration, notice or approval.

11. Trip Restrictions. Gratuities, incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses relative to participation in the Challenge (including acceptance of prize) not specified herein are not included and are solely the Qualifiers' responsibility. All arrangements are subject to change, availability, holiday, blackout dates and other restrictions. Trip arrangements cannot be changed by Qualifiers. Qualifiers must respond promptly to Sponsor's requests regarding travel arrangements. Qualifiers must travel on the dates, and at the time and to the location approved/specified by the Sponsor. Qualifiers must provide own transportation to/from airport of departure. Qualifiers are solely responsible for obtaining any/all necessary travel documentation/requirements (including but not limited to valid photo I.D., passport, etc.) before departure. Airline carrier and hotel regulations and conditions apply. Prizes are not valid for upgrades. All tickets issued in conjunction with the prizes are not eligible for frequent flyer miles. If air travel is not needed, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor ground transportation may be substituted for the air travel, and there will be no cash alternative.

14. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

  1. Conduct.  Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion, to modify, cancel, terminate, and/or suspend the Challenge and to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, violates these Official Rules, or acts in a disruptive or unsportsmanlike manner.  Without limiting the foregoing, Sponsor may lock out an entrant who, in Sponsor's sole judgment, has been disqualified, has questionable eligibility or is otherwise ineligible to enter.  CAUTION: A PERSON WHO ATTEMPTS DELIBERATELY TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS CHALLENGE OR TO ALTER OR DAMAGE A WEBSITE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND FINES; AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
  1. Incidents.  Without limiting the foregoing, Sponsor may modify, cancel, terminate, and/or suspend the Challenge if, in the Sponsor's sole opinion, an incident of any kind occurs to corrupt or impair the administration, security, integrity, fairness or play (as intended) of the Challenge, including without limitation: (a) viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, fraud or technical failure; or (b) earthquake, flood, fire, storm or other natural disaster, act of God; or (c) labor controversy or threat thereof, civil disturbance or commotion, disruption of the public markets, war or armed conflict (whether or not officially declared).
  1. Cancellation.  In the event of a cancellation or termination, prizes may be awarded in any manner deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor.
  1. Canadian and Mexican residents who are potential winners will be required to answer a mathematical skill test in order to be eligible to win any prize.

15. GAMBLING PROHIBITION:  This Challenge is strictly for entertainment purposes and may not be used in connection with any form of gambling.  This Challenge is not to be considered a contest subject to odds or any type of random selection of winners.

16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:  The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment, hardware, software or programming associated or used with the Challenge; (2) technical errors, defects, delays or failures of any kind, including without limitation malfunctions, interruptions or disconnections in communications lines, Internet or website access, hardware or software; (3) digital or electronic disruptions, e.g., viruses other security breaches; (4) unauthorized human intervention, e.g., hacking; (5) technical or human error which may occur in connection with any aspect of the Challenge; and (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 Challenge, access to, copying or downloading materials from ESPN.com or any other website, or receipt or use of any prize.

17. DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW:  Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Challenge or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in New York county, New York state, i.e., Manhattan; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"), and (4) entrant hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.  New York law, without reference to New York's choice of law rules, governs the Challenge and all aspects related thereto, the participants expressly waiving any other forum that they may be entitled to in light of their current or future domiciles.

18. OFFICIAL RULES; WINNERS LISTS:  For a copy of the Official Rules and/or list of winners, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope (Residents of VT may omit return postage) to the address below.  Requests must be received within thirty (30) days following the end of the Challenge (i.e., by January 30, 2010).

ESPN Streak for the Cash
c/o ESPN Internet Venture
Marketing Department
19 East 34th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10016

This Challenge is copyright © 2008-2009 ESPN Internet Venture.  All rights reserved.



How To Play

1. Predict the winner of ONE of the listed matchups.

2. Once the matchup is final you can select the winner of a matchup that hasn't started yet.

3. Build one of the seven (7) longest winning streaks by Dec. 6, 2009 and you could qualify for the $1M Pick-Off at ESPN HQ in Bristol, Conn.

 
80 wins for $2500!
Congrats to Bryan Messmaker from Granger, IA whose 80 wins in October won him $2,500!