Have you ever dreamed of an evening stroll in the City of Lights? or people watching from an outdoor cafe while you sip a glass of Champagne? Summertime in Paris is simply amazing, and we think everyone should get to experience it at least once in their lives (if not more). That’s why we’re offering one lucky person the chance to win a 5-day stay in one of our luxury apartments for them and a friend. Write a 1,000 word essay about Paris:
1) Why you want to visit and what you’ll do during your stay here, or
2) If you’ve already visited, why you already love it! We’d especially love to hear about your favorite neighborhoods and what restaurants, shops, or attractions make it so special.
We’ll select the most informative, well-written, and compelling entry and arrange a 5-night stay in one of our luxury apartments in Paris.
“Welcome2France” essay contest. Award: 5-night stay in Paris luxury apartment and publication in “Welcome2France” blog/newsletter. No entry fee. Deadline: July 15th, 2007. Send entry in Microsoft Word format to contest@welcome2france.com . Additional info: http://blog.welcome2france.com/contest/essay/
OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS: All entries must be completely original content, owned by you and not previously published either in print or on the web. Please include your full name, contact phone number and street address in your email submission. All entries must be received by 12:00am PST on July 15th, 2007. Note: the official time received will be determined by the email header. We will not be responsible for problems with delivery such as ISP downtime, server congestion/delay delivery, or connectivity problems. By submitting your work, you are granting Welcome2France, LLC the rights to edit, modify, or change this work, without exception. You also grant Welcome2France, LLC unlimited rights to publish, distribute, and use your work for any purpose whatsoever. The winner will be contacted by email prior to an official announcement, at which time their submission will be published and recognized in the company newsletter and on the website.
PRIZE/VALUE: One (1) winner will receive a five (5) night stay in one of Sponsor’s 1-bedroom apartments, or equivalent to under $200 Euros/night. Booking can be made no more than one (1) month in advance. Apartment selection will vary, based on season and availability and is at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. All booking/reservations must be made, and travel completed by July 31st, 2008.
WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: One (1) winner will be selected by Sponsor. The selection of the winning entry shall be within the sole discretion of Sponsor. The selected potential winner shall be notified on or about July 31st by phone, mail and/or email through the e-mail or telephone number that he or she provided in the entry form. If the selected potential winner fails to respond to Sponsor’s notification attempts within five (5) days after such notification is first attempted, is found to be ineligible and/or cannot or does not comply with these Official, Rules, such potential winner will forfeit the prize he or she otherwise might have received, and an alternate potential winner will be selected.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: This Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules and all federal, state and local laws (collectively, “Rules and Laws”). By entering Sweepstakes, entrants agree and acknowledge to be bound by the Rules and Laws, as well as the decisions of the Sponsor which are final and binding in all respects; to waive any rights to claim ambiguity with the Rules and Laws, and that Sweepstakes Entities shall have no responsibility or liability (including, but not limited to, liability for any property loss, damage, personal injury or death) in connection with: participation in this Sweepstakes; human error; incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information; acceptance/possession, use/misuse, and/or defects of the prize awarded herein; and/or any technical malfunctions of the telephone network, computer online system, computer dating mechanism, computer equipment, software, internet service provider; interruption or inability to access Sweepstakes or any Web Site or online service via the internet due to hardware or software compatibility problems; any damage to entrants (or any third person’s) computer and/or its contents related to or resulting from any part of this Sweepstakes; any lost/delayed data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, defects or any other errors or malfunctions, even if caused by the negligence of one of the Sweepstakes Entities. Entrants further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Sweepstakes, to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against the Sweepstakes Entities, and hereby acknowledge that said Sweepstakes Entities have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including express warranties provided exclusively by a prize supplier that are sent along with the prize.
INTEGRITY OF THE SWEEPSTAKES: Any person attempting to defraud or tamper with Sweepstakes will be prosecuted and is not eligible for the prize. In the event that the Sweepstakes is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority or if, for any reason, Sweepstakes is not capable of running as originally planned, Sweepstakes Entities reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Sweepstakes, or to disqualify participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, the Sponsor shall conduct the drawing from all salvageable eligible entries, if any, and Sweepstakes Entities shall have no liability to any entrants who are disqualified due to such an action.
PRIVACY: Any personal information supplied by entrants to Welcome2France will not be sold or transfered. Additionally, by opting into specific offers from the Sweepstakes Entities, you agree to receive additional e-mail communications from those entities.
SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes Sponsor is Welcome2France, LLC, http://www.welcome2france.com
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