OFFICIAL RULES
- Granite City Electric Harvesting Gratitude Sweepstakes 2024
- Granite City Electric Rakin' In Online Orders Sweepstakes 2024
- Granite City Electric Touchdowns & Tailgates Sweepstakes 2024
- Granite City Electric Road to the Podium Sweepstakes 2024
OFFICIAL RULES – GRANITE CITY ELECTRIC Harvesting Gratitude SWEEPSTAKES
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
- Sweepstakes Period: The Promotion begins at 12am EST on November 11, 2024 and ends at 11:59pm EST on December 8th, 2024 (the “Promotion Period”).
- HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes entry is to make an order on the Granite City Electric Supply website (https://www.granitecityelectric.com/). The entry must fulfill all sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. You can make multiple orders throughout the time period of the promotion, and you must adhere to the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
- ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old such state, whichever greater, as of November 11th, 2024. Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
- SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION: The potential prize winners will be selected by a random drawing after compiling all eligible entrants. GCE, whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will contact each selected Entrant through direct message to the Entrant’s corresponding Email Address that is associated with the GCE account on record. (“Notice”) within five (5) days following conclusion of the promotion (each a “Potential Prize Winner”). Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Period. Failure to receive any eligible entries during the Period shall mean no Prize will be awarded for the Promotion Period. Failure of a Potential Prize Winner to respond to such notification within 72 hours will result in disqualification of such Potential Prize Winner and an alternate potential winner will be selected (“Alternate Potential Winner”). Each Alternate Potential Winner shall be contacted via Notice as soon as practicable and shall also have 72 hours to respond. AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S AND ANY APPLICABLE PLUS ONES’ ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”). Entrants hereby consent to GCE or its designees conducting any relevant background check or requiring any Potential Prize Winner or Alternate Potential Winner.
- General Conditions; License. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Promotion or agreeing to accept a Prize or accepting a Prize, each Entrant, on behalf of itself, hereby irrevocably and exclusively grants to the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”), an irrevocable, royalty-free and fully paid up right and license (but not obligation) to use the Entrant content in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to, the entries and content featuring or utilizing any Prize, as well as each’s name, social media handles, photograph, likeness, statements, voice, and biographical information therein or thereto (collectively, the “Materials”), throughout the universe, in perpetuity in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised, for any and all purposes, including but not limited to commercial or advertising purposes, without review, credit, permission, or further compensation or consideration. Without limitation, each Entrant (hereby “Entrant” for all purposes hereafter) understands and agrees that the rights granted herein include reproduction and/or exploitation of the Materials or derivatives thereto, in whole or in part, in any media throughout the world, in perpetuity and throughout the universe as may be conferred upon the Licensed Parties under all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. Entrant hereby irrevocably waives all so-called “moral rights of authors” and “droit moral” rights (and any similar rights under the laws of any country of the world) in connection with the Materials and exploitation of any nature.
- PRIZES AND TAXES: Total Winners selected - Three. One first place winner (1) (1) $500 Charitable Donation to be placed by Granite City Electric Supply on behalf of winner and one (1) Bartesian Professional Beverage Machine. Estimated retail value of first place prizes is $950.00. One second place winner one (1) Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine with Vertuoline Variety Pack Coffees. Estimated retail value of second place prizes is $205.00. One third place winner (1) vsitoo Temperature Control Heated Coffee Mug. Estimated retail value of third place prizes is $120.00. The total estimated retail value of total Prize (the “ERV”) is $1,275.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per family or household. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
- RELEASE: This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of GCE and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules or that your publicity or similar rights were infringed upon. Entrants and Winners also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, any third party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property; or of any acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse of any Prize. GCE may rescind any aspect of the Promotion found to contain such errors without liability at its sole discretion.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. THE PROMOTION ENTITIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
- JURY TRIAL WAIVER: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE/SHE/THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO CONNECTION HEREWITH AND ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
- APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in a county near GCE’s location in Massachusetts designated by GCE. The arbitrator shall be an expert in the field of intellectual property law and marketing. All parties shall bear their own expenses, except that parties shall equally share the expenses of the arbitrator (except for the required non-refundable filing fees which shall be paid solely by the party asserting the related claim). Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
- PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: By entering this Promotion, you are giving your permission to receive Notices, emails, and other communications from GCE. By entering this Promotion, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) you have opted-in to GCE’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, copies which are available here and here, respectively; and (ii) by opting-in, you have read and consent to the foregoing. Each Entrant further acknowledges that if he/she/they is chosen as a Winner, certain of his/her/their identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winners’ list.
- RULES/WINNERS LIST: For 30 days after the Promotion Period, you may also send an email to gce_webmaster@granitecityelectric.com for the names of the Winners. In the subject of the email, type “Harvesting Gratitude Sweepstakes-2024 Winners’ List.” No correspondence will be entered into except as noted herein.
Granite City Electric Supply Rakin’ In Online Orders Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
- Eligibility:
Granite City Electric Supply Rakin’ In Online Orders Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to Granite City Electric Supply customers (Granite City Electric Supply customers include Baynes and Baynes and Jones customers) and who are at least 18 years old such state, whichever greater, as of October 7th, 2024. The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of United States of America and the District of Columbia is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Granite City Electric Supply (the “Sponsor”) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
- Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of the Sponsor as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
- Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes will run from October 7th, 2024, 12:00 AM, and ends November 3rd, 2024, 11:59 PM. All entries must be received by November 3rd, 2024, 11:59 PM.
- How to Enter: To enter for the (a) Website only portion of the sweepstakes you must make a purchase on Granite City Electric Supply website (granitecityelectric.com) during the sweepstakes time period for an entry into the sweepstakes to win Online prize(s).
- Prizes: Total Winners selected- Three (3). Online Prizes Three winners (3): One first place winner (1) Two (2) Boston Bruins NHL tickets. Estimated retail value of first place prizes is $500.00. One second place winner one (1) Icejungle wine and beverage refrigerator -46 bottle wine cooler Estimated retail value of second place prizes is $350.00, One third place winner (1) Junnuj Power Tool Organizer Floor Stand with Charging Station. Estimated retail value of third place prize is $90.00, The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $950.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, Granite City Electric Supply reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Additional restrictions may apply.
Actual/appraised value may differ at the time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. All prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
- Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
- Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of the Sponsor. Winners will be notified via email that is associated with their Granite City Electric Supply account within five (5) days following the winner selection. Sponsor shall have no liability for a winner’s failure to receive notices due to winners’ spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners’ provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 72 hours from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, prize may be forfeited, and an alternate winner selected. Sponsor reserves the right to conduct background checks on a Potential Winner and any Potential Winner guests, where applicable.
- Prizes That Include Attending an Event: Tickets and seating are subject to availability. In the case the event is delayed or rescheduled for any reason, tickets for the delayed or rescheduled event may be provided at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the event is canceled for any reason, the remainder of the Prize, if any, will be awarded without the scheduled event. Sponsor may substitute an alternate Prize of equal or greater value (including in the form of cash) at its sole discretion. Winner’s guest(s) must be 18 or older, or the Winner must be their parent or legal guardian, unless as otherwise specified in the applicable Experience Rules.
The receipt by the winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
- Rights Granted by you: By entering this Sweepstakes you understand that the Sponsor, anyone acting on behalf of the Sponsor, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, except where prohibited by law, acceptance of any Prize also constitutes Winner’s express agreement and consent for Sponsor, and those acting under Sponsor’s authority, to use Winner’s name, city and state of residence, photographs or other likenesses, pictures, portraits, video, voice, testimonials, biographical information (in whole or in part), and/or statements made by Winner regarding the Experience, Prize, and/or any of the Experience Partners, worldwide and in-perpetuity for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, trade and/or promotion on behalf of Sponsor (or the applicable Experience Partners), in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, TV, radio, electronic, cable, or World Wide Web, without further limitation, restriction, compensation, notice, review, or approval. The winner agrees to confirm this consent in writing if requested. Some jurisdictions may prohibit Sponsor from conditioning the awarding of a Prize on Winner’s consent to publicity as described in this Section 13. Winners who are residents of such jurisdictions and who object to such publicity, must notify Sponsor of such objections via email during the Winner confirmation process.
- Terms: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such a case, Sponsor may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor.
- Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made; Granite City Electric Supply reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Limitation of Liability: entering you agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
- Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF United States AND MA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in MA having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
- Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Sponsor’s Web Site. To read the Privacy Policy, https://www.granitecityelectric.com/privacy-policy.
- How to Enter Without Purchase: Eligible participants may enter the sweepstakes without making a purchase by sending a handwritten postcard with your full name, complete address, date of birth, and email address to Granite City Electric Supply Rakin’ In Online Orders 22 Station Avenue MA 02302. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by the October 31st, 2024 and received by the following Monday November 4th, 2024. All eligible entries, regardless of the method of entry, will have an equal chance of winning.
- Winners List: To obtain a copy of the winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Granite City Electric Supply Rakin’ In Online Orders 22 Station Avenue MA 02302 United States. Requests must be received no later than 60 days after the Promotion ends.
- Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Granite City Electric Supply 19 Quincy Avenue Quincy MA 02169 United States.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with National Hockey League (NHL) and the Boston Bruins Hockey Team. This includes the TD Garden and its parent company Delaware North . You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Sweepstakes only for fulfillment purposes.
Granite City Electric Supply Touchdowns and Tailgates Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
- Eligibility:
Granite City Electric Supply Touchdown and Tailgates Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to Granite City Electric Supply customers (Granite City Electric Supply customers include Baynes and Baynes and Jones customers) and who are at least 18 years old such state, whichever greater, as of September 2nd, 2024. The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of United States of America and the District of Columbia is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Granite City Electric Supply (the “Sponsor”) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
- Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of the Sponsor as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
- Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes will run from September 2nd, 2024, 12:00 AM, and ends September 29th, 2024, 11:59 PM. All entries must be received by September 29th, 2024, 11:59 PM.
- How to Enter: To enter for the (a) Website only portion of the sweepstakes you must make a purchase on Granite City Electric Supply website (granitecityelectric.com) during the sweepstakes time period for an entry into the sweepstakes to win Online prize(s). For the (b) Vendor Partners only portion of the sweepstakes you must make a purchase from the selected vendors of $500 dollars or more of in-stock product(s) at Granite City Electric Supply branches or website each week to receive an entry in the purchased weeks drawing (4 weeks) one entry per $500 dollar increments spent. For The VIP portion of the sweepstakes all entries from the Vendor Partner portion of the sweepstakes will receive an entry(s) for a chance to win the VIP prize.
Vendor Partner Manufacturers Name List Below:
ABB(T&B) |
Cooper |
Legrand (P&S/Wiremold) |
Old Castle |
Satco |
Acuity (Lithonia/Juno) |
GE Lamps |
Littelfuse |
Panasonic |
Schneider Electric (SqD) |
Arlington |
Hinkley |
Lutron |
Prysmian Group |
WAC |
Atkore (AFC) |
Intermatic |
Milbank |
Quoizel |
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BRK |
Kichler |
NSI |
RAB |
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- Prizes: Total Winners selected- Twelve (12). Online Prizes Three winners (3): One first place winner (1) YETI Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler and one (1) 10x10ft 1-Person Setup Pop Up Canopy Tent, estimated retail value of first place prizes is $525.00. One second place winner one (1) Weber Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill and one (1) HAUSHOF Large Grill and Picnic Caddy, Estimated retail value of second place prizes is $290.00, One third place winner (1) Ultimate Ears Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Estimated retail value of third place prize is $79.00, Vendor Partners Prizes Eight winners (8): Week one Three winners (3) Custom NFL Jersey Estimated retail value of week one prize is $170.00, Week two One winner (1) Patriots Tailgate Package 2 chairs and table Estimated retail value $100.00, Week three One winner (1) Samsung 75” TV Estimated retail value of week three prize is $600.00, Week four Three winners (3) Fanatics E-Gift Card Estimated retail value of week four prize is $100.00. VIP Prize One winner (1): VIP Touchdown Package at Gillette Stadium Estimated retail value of VIP prize is $1,200.00. The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $3,305.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, Granite City Electric Supply reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Additional restrictions may apply.
Actual/appraised value may differ at the time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. All prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
- Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
- Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of the Sponsor. Winners will be notified via email that is associated with their Granite City Electric account within five (5) days following the winner selection. Sponsor shall have no liability for a winner’s failure to receive notices due to winners’ spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners’ provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 72 hours from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, prize may be forfeited, and an alternate winner selected. Sponsor reserves the right to conduct background checks on a Potential Winner and any Potential Winner guests, where applicable.
- Prizes That Include Attending an Event: Tickets and seating are subject to availability. In the case the event is delayed or rescheduled for any reason, tickets for the delayed or rescheduled event may be provided at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the event is canceled for any reason, the remainder of the Prize, if any, will be awarded without the scheduled event. Sponsor may substitute an alternate Prize of equal or greater value (including in the form of cash) at its sole discretion. Winner’s guest(s) must be 18 or older, or the Winner must be their parent or legal guardian, unless as otherwise specified in the applicable Experience Rules.
The receipt by the winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
- Rights Granted by you: By entering this Sweepstakes you understand that the Sponsor, anyone acting on behalf of the Sponsor, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, except where prohibited by law, acceptance of any Prize also constitutes Winner’s express agreement and consent for Sponsor, and those acting under Sponsor’s authority, to use Winner’s name, city and state of residence, photographs or other likenesses, pictures, portraits, video, voice, testimonials, biographical information (in whole or in part), and/or statements made by Winner regarding the Experience, Prize, and/or any of the Experience Partners, worldwide and in-perpetuity for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, trade and/or promotion on behalf of Sponsor (or the applicable Experience Partners), in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, TV, radio, electronic, cable, or World Wide Web, without further limitation, restriction, compensation, notice, review, or approval. The winner agrees to confirm this consent in writing if requested. Some jurisdictions may prohibit Sponsor from conditioning the awarding of a Prize on Winner’s consent to publicity as described in this Section 13. Winners who are residents of such jurisdictions and who object to such publicity, must notify Sponsor of such objections via email during the Winner confirmation process.
- Terms: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such a case, Sponsor may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor.
- Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made; Granite City Electric Supply reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Limitation of Liability: entering you agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
- Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF United States AND MA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in MA having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
- Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Sponsor’s Web Site. To read the Privacy Policy, https://www.granitecityelectric.com/privacy-policy.
- How to Enter Without Purchase: Eligible participants may enter the sweepstakes without making a purchase by sending a handwritten postcard with your full name, complete address, date of birth, and email address to Granite City Electric Supply Tailgate and Touchdown 22 Station Avenue MA 02302. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by the Friday of each week in September 2024 and received by the following Tuesday of the corresponding Friday in September 2024. All eligible entries, regardless of the method of entry, will have an equal chance of winning.
- Winners List: To obtain a copy of the winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Granite City Electric Supply Tailgate and Touchdown 22 Station Avenue MA 02302 United States. Requests must be received no later than 60 days after the Promotion ends.
- Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Granite City Electric Supply 19 Quincy Avenue Quincy MA 02169 United States.
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel or its parents company Marriott International. This includes the New England Patriots Football Team and the National Football League. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Sweepstakes only for fulfillment purposes.
OFFICIAL RULES – GRANITE CITY ELECTRIC Road to the Podium SWEEPSTAKES
- Sweepstakes Period: The Promotion begins at 12am EST on July 22, 2024 and ends at 11:59pm EST on August 18th, 2024 (the “Promotion Period”).
- HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes entry is to make an order on the Granite City Electric Supply website (https://www.granitecityelectric.com/). The entry must fulfill all sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. You can make multiple orders throughout the time period of the promotion, and you must adhere to the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
- ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old such state, whichever greater, as of July 22nd, 2024. Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
- SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION: The potential prize winners will be selected by random drawing after compiling all eligible entrants. GCE, whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will contact each selected Entrant through direct message to the Entrant’s corresponding Email Address that is associated with the GCE account on record. (“Notice”) within five (5) days following conclusion of the promotion (each a “Potential Prize Winner”). Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Period. Failure to receive any eligible entries during the Period shall mean no Prize will be awarded for the Promotion Period. Failure of a Potential Prize Winner to respond to such notification within 72 hours will result in disqualification of such Potential Prize Winner and an alternate potential winner will be selected (“Alternate Potential Winner”). Each Alternate Potential Winner shall be contacted via Notice as soon as practicable and shall also have 72 hours to respond. AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S AND ANY APPLICABLE PLUS ONES’ ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”). Entrants hereby consent to GCE or its designees conducting any relevant background check or requiring any Potential Prize Winner or Alternate Potential Winner.
- General Conditions; License. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Promotion or agreeing to accept a Prize or accepting a Prize, each Entrant, on behalf of itself, hereby irrevocably and exclusively grants to the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”), an irrevocable, royalty-free and fully paid up right and license (but not obligation) to use the Entrant content in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to, the entries and content featuring or utilizing any Prize, as well as each’s name, social media handles, photograph, likeness, statements, voice, and biographical information therein or thereto (collectively, the “Materials”), throughout the universe, in perpetuity in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised, for any and all purposes, including but not limited to commercial or advertising purposes, without review, credit, permission, or further compensation or consideration. Without limitation, each Entrant (hereby “Entrant” for all purposes hereafter) understands and agrees that the rights granted herein include reproduction and/or exploitation of the Materials or derivatives thereto, in whole or in part, in any media throughout the world, in perpetuity and throughout the universe as may be conferred upon the Licensed Parties under all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. Entrant hereby irrevocably waives all so-called “moral rights of authors” and “droit moral” rights (and any similar rights under the laws of any country of the world) in connection with the Materials and exploitation of any nature.
- PRIZES AND TAXES: Total Winner selected- Three. One first place winner (1) (1) $250 Dicks Sports gift card and one (1) Coleman 6 Person Camping Tent with Instant Setup. Estimated retail value of first place prizes is $450.00. One second place winner one (1) iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop. Estimated retail value of second place prizes is $350.00. One third place winner (1) pohopa Bluetooth Speakers Waterproof, 2 Packs True Wireless Stereo Sound 20W Speakers Dual Pairing Lantern Indoor Outdoor Speakers with 20 Piece LED Lights, Estimated retail value of third place prizes is $170.00. The total estimated retail value of total Prize (the “ERV”) is $970.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per family or household. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
- RELEASE: This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of GCE and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules or that your publicity or similar rights were infringed upon. Entrants and Winners also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, any third party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property; or of any acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse of any Prize. GCE may rescind any aspect of the Promotion found to contain such errors without liability at its sole discretion.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. THE PROMOTION ENTITIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
- JURY TRIAL WAIVER: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE/SHE/THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO CONNECTION HEREWITH AND ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
- APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in a county near GCE’s location in Massachusetts designated by GCE. The arbitrator shall be an expert in the field of intellectual property law and marketing. All parties shall bear their own expenses, except that parties shall equally share the expenses of the arbitrator (except for the required non-refundable filing fees which shall be paid solely by the party asserting the related claim). Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
- PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: By entering this Promotion, you are giving your permission to receive Notices, emails, and other communications from GCE. By entering this Promotion, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) you have opted-in to GCE’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, copies which are available here and here, respectively; and (ii) by opting-in, you have read and consent to the foregoing. Each Entrant further acknowledges that if he/she/they is chosen as a Winner, certain of his/her/their identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winners’ list.
- RULES/WINNERS LIST: For 30 days after the Promotion Period, you may also send an email to gce_webmaster@granitecityelectric.com for the names of the Winners. In the subject of the email, type “Road to the Podium Sweepstakes-2024 Winners’ List.” No correspondence will be entered into except as noted herein.