General Rules For WPLN Giveaways

Nashville Public Radio’s 90.3 FM, WPLN News, (“WPLN”) conducts giveaways from time to time, awarding tickets and/or other prizes to participants. By participating in any of these giveaways, participants agree to be bound by these rules. Rules apply to all ticket and promotional giveaways conducted by WPLN where a prize is awarded (tickets, books, etc.), unless a more specific set of rules is referenced for a particular giveaway. If the specific rules for a particular giveaway conflict with the following general rules, the specific rules will control.

NO PURCHASE OR DONATION IS NECESSARY TO ENTER GIVEAWAYS.A purchase or donation will not increase chances of winning.  

ELIGIBILITY: 

• Giveaways are open to U.S. residents 18 years of age and older. 
• Employees, board members and interns of WPLN, their families and household members are not eligible.
• Only one winner per household or per 30-day period is permitted.  

CHANCE OF WINNING: Chance of winning depends upon the number of eligible entries received. Entry constitutes permission given to WPLN to use winner’s name and hometown without additional compensation. WPLN will not disclose to the public any entrant or winner address, phone number, or email contact information. WPLN reserves the right to cancel any giveaway and not award any prize in the event that in its judgment unforeseen developments warrant cancellation. 

HOW TO ENTER: 
For the specifics of current giveaways, check www.WPLN.org/giveaways regularly and subscribe to Connect. All giveaway entries must be submitted through the giveaway entry form at www.WPLN.org/giveaways. All entries must be received by WPLN by the time specified end of the giveaway, which will be announced on the entry form at www.WPLN.org/giveaways. All entries must include the individual’s first and last names and valid email address.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNER
Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received, unless otherwise specified. Odds of winning will depend on the number of entries received. Winners will be notified by WPLN by email. If the winner has not responded within a 48-hour period following notification, WPLN reserves the right to withdraw the award and select an alternative winner. If a winner fails to accept a prize for any reason, no make good prize will be awarded. 

PRIZES
The value of each prize is determined by the prize vendor’s suggested retail price or by the retail price the prize is currently known to be selling for at the time the offer was published and is subject to change. WPLN is not responsible for replacing tickets as a result of show or event cancellation, weather conditions, performer travel arrangements, lost tickets, or any other event beyond the control of WPLN. Prizes are not redeemable for cash, are non-transferable, and may not be substituted for another prize. Prizes are offered “as is” with no written, express, or implied warranty and may be subject to restriction or blackout dates. 

GENERAL
By participating in giveaways, participants agree to these rules, and that WPLN and its employees, officers, directors and sponsors will have no liability for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from their use of the prize or their participation in the giveaway.  

By participating in giveaways, participants agree to furnish WPLN their legal name, address, phone number, date of birth and social security number is needed for fulfillment and tax purposes. 

All taxes (federal, state, local or otherwise) on prizes and all expenses related to acceptance and use of prizes are the sole responsibility of prize winner. Winners may be required to complete a W-9, affidavit of eligibility, tax acknowledgement, or other forms as may be necessary. If the proper forms are not completed and returned, prizes will be considered forfeited and will not be awarded. 

WPLN is not responsible for failures in technology such as but not limited to technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software, inability to access any web site or online service, or any other error or malfunction, or late, lost, incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, or misdirected entries. Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Proof of e-mailing and/or mailing does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt.  

WPLN shall have the final decision on any and all claims concerning giveaways and reserves the right to disqualify any giveaway entrant if these Rules are not followed.  

WPLN may utilize Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to promote sweepstakes or giveaways, from time to time. Participants acknowledge that any such promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.  

All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply, and all giveaways will be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute arising out a giveaway shall be Nashville, Tennessee. Void wherever prohibited by law. 

WPLN reserves the right amend the rules to any giveaway at any time. These rules are subject to change at the sole discretion of WPLN. 

WPLN reserves the right to cancel any giveaway and not award any prize if in its judgment unforeseen developments warrant cancellation.