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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PLAY OR WIN.
1. Two ways to play: INSTANTLY: (1) Visit the Chicago Transit Authority website at www.transitchicago.com from 7/15/99 to 9/1/99 and enter the serial number found on your Transit Card or Pass to find out if you are an instant winner. If the serial number on your Transit Card or Pass matches a pre-selected winning serial number, you win the prize shown. All CTA Transit Cards or Passes with an expiration date of 7/15/99 or later are valid for entry except U-PASSes. All online entries must be received no later than 11:59 PM Central Time, 9/1/99. (2) To find out if you are an instant winner without going on-line, complete the official entry form at any CTA office, train station, on car cards, from select Dominick's or Jewel stores, or call 1-888-YOURCTA to receive an entry form. Complete this official entry form; be certain to include your Transit Card or Pass serial number, and return it to "Take It and Win Game", PO Box 8019, Amityville, NY 11708-8019. You will be notified my mail no later than 9/15/99 if you are a winner. To play without purchasing a Transit Card or Pass, handprint your name, complete address, and daytime phone number on a 3" x 5" piece of paper and mail to: "Take It and Win Game", PO Box 8019, Amityville, NY 11708-8019. A Transit Card serial number will be randomly assigned to your entry. If that serial number is a winner, you will be notified by mail and receive the corresponding Transit Card no later than 9/15/99 in order to claim your prize. All entries must be postmarked by 9/1/99 and received by 9/7/99. Limit one entry per envelope. If you use write-in method, you will be notified only if you are a winner. Entries must be submitted on original entry forms. No photo copies or mechanical reproductions of mail-in entries allowed. The CTA assumes no liability for lost, late, mutilated, incomplete, illegible, misdirected or postage-due requests. Use of automated devices is prohibited. In case of a dispute, online instant win will be deemed submitted and won by online account holder. The CTA assumes no responsibility for problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, providers, equipment, software, failure to receive online entry due to technical problems, traffic congestion, or any combination thereof. The CTA reserves the right to modify or cancel without notice this sweepstakes in the event of online or telephone technical difficulties or corruption.
2. Second Chance Sweepstakes: You are automatically entered into the Second Chance Sweepstakes to win grand and unclaimed instant win prizes when you participate in the instant win game, or handprint your name, address, age, and daytime phone number on a 3" x 5" card and mail to CTA Second Chance, PO Box 8022, Amityville, NY 11708-8022 postmarked by 9/1/99 and received by 9/7/99. Second chance drawing will be conducted on or about 9/28/99 by an independent judging organization whose decisions are final.
3. INSTANT PRIZES/ODDS/VALUES: 1st PRIZE (5): a weekend getaway for two at the Talbott Hotel in Chicago, IL. Odds: 1 in 5,810,000. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") $556.24 ea. 2nd PRIZE (1): $150.00 in cash. Odds: 1 in 29,050,000. 3rd PRIZE (30): Expandable Flight Bag. Odds: 1 in 968,333. ARV $115 each. 4th PRIZE (4): a $100 gift certificate to Mantuano. Odds: 1 in 7,262,500. ARV $100 ea. 5th PRIZE (2): a set of two show tickets to see "Fosse" at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the Oriental Theater. Odds: 1 in 14,525,000. ARV $100 ea. 6th PRIZE (1): a set of four VIP passes to a Chicago Fire home game. Odds: 1 in 29,050,000. ARV $100. 7th PRIZE (225): Portable CD Player. Odds: 1 in 129,111. ARV $79 ea. 8th PRIZE (1): a set of four tickets to a Cubs home game. Odds: 1 in 29,050,000. ARV $72. 9th PRIZE (1): a set of four tickets to a White Sox home game. Odds: 1 in 29,050,000. ARV $72. 10th PRIZE (100): Packable hooded jacket. Odds: 1 in 290,500. ARV $52 ea. 11th PRIZE (8): a $25 gift certificate to Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Odds: 1 in 3,631,250. ARV $25 ea. SECOND CHANCE PRIZES/VALUES/ODDS: GRAND (1): Round-trip first class airline tickets for two from major gateway city closest to winner's Illinois residence. Prize includes airline tickets only. Hotel accommodations and any other expenses are not included and are the sole responsibility of the winner. ARV $1,800.00. Unclaimed Instant Win prizes will also be awarded. Odds of winning a second chance prize determined by total number of entries received and number of unclaimed instant win prizes. Total approximate retail value of all prizes: $29,977.24. Grand and First prize subject to hotel space. Grand prize subject to airline departure availability. Travel must be completed within 12 months from date the prize is awarded. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Tickets to shows/sporting events: winners must be available to attend show or sporting events on date specified by sponsor or forfeit the prize. Gift certificate winner's must utilize prize by dates specified on certificate. Any other costs and incidentals not specified herein are the winners responsibility.
4. To Claim Instant Prizes: Bring identification, (picture I.D. plus a document with date of birth) and your winning Transit Card or Pass to the CTA information desk, Merchandise Mart Plaza (Wells Street North of the River), 7th floor, Chicago, IL., weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Prizes must be claimed no later than 4:00 P.M. on 9/24/99 or prize will be forfeited and awarded via the second chance drawing. Call 1-888-YOURCTA for directions. To Claim Second Chance Prizes: Winners of 1st-11th prizes won by second chance drawing will be notified by mail and instructed on how to claim prize. Second Chance prizes must be claimed by 10/8/99. All prize claims are subject to official verification and compliance with the Official Rules. Prizes are non-transferable. Taxes, if any, are winners' responsibility. Chicago Transit Authority, United Airlines, Transportation Displays Inc., LEC LTD, Little & King Co., Inc., their agencies and respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, agents and employees shall not be responsible or liable for, and shall not be held harmless by winners against any liability, of any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to persons, including death or property loss resulting in whole or in part directly or indirectly from this sweepstakes or the acceptance usage or misuse of prizes or participation in any prize related activity. If due to printing, production, or other errors, more prizes are claimed than intended to be awarded, the intended prizes will be awarded in a random drawing from among all validated prize claims received. Transit cards or passes that are distributed where prohibited by law or not obtained legitimately will be null and void. All prizes will be awarded. Up to 29,050,000 serial numbers/PINs will be eligible for the promotion.
5. All game materials submitted for prize claims become Sponsor's property and will not be returned. Grand Prize winner and traveling companion will be required to execute and return an affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity release within 14 days of notification attempt or the prize may be forfeited. Winners consent to use of their names and likeness for advertising/publicity purposes in connection with this promotion without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. No prize substitutions allowed except by sponsor who reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value as determined by sponsor. There shall be no cash substitution.
6. Open to legal residents of Illinois age 18 or older, except employees and their immediate families (parents, children or siblings, regardless if they live in the same household are household members) of Chicago Transit Authority, United Airlines, Transportation Displays, Inc., LEC LTD., Little & King Co., Inc., participating merchants, their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors and agencies are not eligible. Void where prohibited/restricted by law. Game subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and decisions of Sponsor which shall be final in all matters relating to this promotion.
7. For a list of prize winners, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Take It and Win Winners List, c/o Little & King, Dept. PM, 1040 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 by 9/30/99.
8. Promotion sponsored by Chicago Transit Authority, Merchandise Mart Plaza,
7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654.
Privacy Promise
Your privacy is our highest priority.
Your personal identifying information will never be sold, rented, traded to, or shared with any other party without your express permission, except for purposes of verification and profile enhancement.
Contact Information
CTA Take It, And Win! Promotional services are provided by E-Stakes, Inc.
E-Stakes, Inc. is owned and operated by:
E-Stakes, Inc.
311 West Superior
Suite 315
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)-787-8800
We welcome questions and comments about our Privacy Promise. If you want to contact us, we can be reached via email at inquiries@e-stakes.com
Information Practices
E-Stakes™ Data Collection
E-Stakes, Inc. collects information through online and offline login forms and brand surveys. The information may include names, addresses, email addresses, and other information related to purchase habits and preferences. This information is always voluntarily supplied by participants in E-Stakes™ driven promotions.
When you log on to any E-Stakes™ driven promotion or contest, the server will try and identify you as a prior E-Stakes™ participant. This process is automatic, and uses small pieces of information stored on your hard disk (sometimes called "cookies").
The identification process is supplied only to simplify the processes; You may choose to log in each time you participate instead of using cookies.
For each contest visitor, the web server on which the promotion resides automatically recognizes and records the following information:
The requesting IP address (your computer's internet address)
The referrer (the link you clicked on to get to the minisite)
The requested document (the page you're looking at)
Your browser type (e.g., Netscape 4.6)
Platform-dependent information (e.g., Linux)
E-stakes™ Information Use
The information requested on a minisite may be used for statistical purposes (trend analysis), remarketing via coupons and specials offered to participants, and site customization. Personal information is also used for verification, and rewarding prizes won on a minisite.
E-Stakes™ Information Sharing
Your personal identifying information (name, address, E-mail address) will not be released to any third party without your express permission.
Other, non-identifying data may be used to customize the minisite to your declared preferences, and may be used in conjunction with other sites to enhance your Web browsing experience. Verification of Information
Sometimes information you supplied in a contest with be compared with other databases to ensure integrity. During this process, your personal identifying information will be held in the highest confidence.
You Control The Information
A Participant can have all records related to participation* in all E-stakes™ driven contests and promotions removed by sending E-mail to:
opt_out@e-stakes.com
Please supply your Screen Name and Password to aid in the rapid removal of this information.
*Participants who have won prizes in E-Stakes™ promotions will have all non-winning entries removed from the system. Winning entries and personal information on winners will be kept until the first quarter of the following year.
Any questions regarding our control or use of your peronal information should be directed to information_use@e-stakes.com. You may also send inquiries to:
E-Stakes, Inc
Information Use
311 West Superior
Suite 315
Chicago, IL 60610
E-Stakes™ Participation Terms of Service
Acknowledgment & Acceptance
By clicking on the submit button, you agree that you have read and understand this Agreement and that your participation in E-Stakes™ shall conform to its terms and conditions. E-Stakes™ is owned and operated by E-Stakes, Inc., 311 West Superior, Chicago, IL 60610.
E-Stakes™ Participants may be eligible to win prizes from participating brands, via online or offline participation.
E-stakes, Inc. reserves the right to contact participants for the following purposes:
Participation opportunities Flash bulletins Winning entry confirmations 2nd chance drawings
E-Stakes, Inc. is under no obligation to provide participants with any particular number of prizes or prize-winning opportunities.
E-Stakes, Inc. reserves the right to limit or cancel participation at any time.
E-Stakes Privacy Promise
E-Stakes, Inc. guarantees your privacy, to the extent permitted by law. More information reguarding data use can be found here.
Terms of Participation
Only individuals 18 years or older may participate in E-Stakes™.
Eligibility for participation in E-Stakes™ driven varies widely based on state law, promotion rules, and other factors. Please read the Terms of Participation addendum on the minisite for full details on a per-promotion basis. All participation is subject to applicable governmental laws, rules and requlations.
Participant agrees to provide only true and accurate information in E-Stakes™ contests and promotions.
E-Stakes, Inc. reserves the right to limit participation up to and including revocation of winnings, in cases of violation or abuse of E-Stakes™ Terms of Participation and/or fraud.
E-Stakes, Inc. shall be the sole determiner in cases of suspected abuse or violation of rules and determination of fraud. Any decision it makes relating to limitation of participation shall be final and binding.
In conjunction with claiming prizes won in E-Stakes™ driven contests and promotions, Participants agrees to confirm information in E-Stakes™ participation personal profile is up-to-date and accurate.
Unclaimed prizes will be returned to the pool of prizes on a contest-by-contest basis, for purposes of conducting a 2nd-chance prize drawing. Please see individual contest Terms of Participation addendum on the minisite for full details.
Disclaimer of Warranties
MEMBER EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT USE OF E-STAKES™ IS AT THE MEMBER'S SOLE RISK. THE E-STAKES™ CONTEST AND PROMOTION ENGINE AND ALL SERVICES OFFERED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON A STRICTLY "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. E-STAKES, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR REWARDS OBTAINED BY PARTICIPANTS THROUGH E-STAKES™ OR E-STAKES ADVERTISERS OR PARTNERS; THAT E-STAKES™ WILL MEET PARTICIPANTS REQUIREMENTS; OR THAT SERVICES DRIVEN BY E-STAKES™ WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, ERROR FREE; NOR DOES E-STAKES, INC. MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM PARTICIPATION OR AS TO THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN E-STAKES™. E-STAKES, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. E-STAKES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, IF ANY, OFFERED BY E-STAKES™ ADVERTISERS, PARTNERS, MANUFACTURERS OF MERCHANDISE OR SUPPLIERS OF SERVICES. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY AN E-STAKES, INC EMPLOYEE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN.
Limitation of Liability
E-STAKES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RELATING TO THE PARTICIPATION OR INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN E-STAKES™ PROMOTIONS AND CONTESTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. E-STAKES, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES THAT RESULT FROM PARTICIPATION OR INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN E-STAKES™, OR RELIANCE ON OR USE OF INFORMATION, SERVICES OR MERCHANDISE PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH E-STAKES™. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT E-STAKES, INC. NEITHER ENDORSES THE CONTENTS OF MESSAGES, NOR ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF MATERIAL CONTAINED THEREIN, OR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARISING THEREFROM, OR ANY FRAUD OR OTHER CRIME FACILITATED THEREBY. E-STAKES, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR CHANGES OR DISCONTINUANCES OF SERVICE FROM PROVIDERS, WHICH MAY AFFECT OFFERS, OR THE ACCRUAL OF CREDITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL E-STAKES, INC. LIABILITY, EITHER JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY, EXCEED $100.
Participation in Promotions of Advertisers and Partners
Participants' correspondence with or participation in promotions of E-Stakes™ advertisers and partners are solely between corresponding Participant and the advertiser or partner. E-Stakes, Inc. assumes no liability, obligation or responsibility for any part of any such correspondence or promotion.
Third Party Services
Sometimes information you supplied in a contest with be compared with other databases to ensure integrity. During this process, your personally identifying information will be held in the highest confidence.
Such third parties shall be STRICTLY bound by the terms set forth in the E-Stakes™ Privacy Promise.
Such third parties will agree to maintain the confidentiality and protection of your personal information at all times during and after providing services.
Termination
AT ANY TIME EITHER THE PARTICIPANT OR E-STAKES, INC. MAY TERMINATE SAID INDIVIDUAL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. A PARTICIPANT'S RIGHT TOANY AND ALL BENEFITS ACCRUED DURING PARTICIPATION IN E-STAKES™ IMMEDIATELY CEASES UPON PROPER TERMINATION AND PARTICIPANT AGREES TO FORFEIT ANY UNREDEEMED LOYALTY CURRENCIES AND UNCLAIMED PRIZES TO E-STAKES, INC.
Termination of E-Stakes™ participation is effective upon Participant terminating the Relationship:
(1) by submitting a termination request via email at the address opt_out@e-stakes.com and Participant receiving a message from E-Stakes, Inc. confirming termination; or
(2) by writing to E-Stakes, Inc., Information Use, 311 West Superior, Chicago, IL 60610.
Participant understands that, in some cases, Participant may still receive information (which hadbeen scheduled to be sent prior to member's termination) after termination. In no event shall Participant win prizes after termination.
Should Participant object to any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or any subsequent modifications thereto, or become dissatisfied E-Stakes™, the Participant's only recourse is to immediately discontinue participation in E-Stakes™ and properly terminate his or her relationship. (See provisions above.)
Participant agrees to comply with the terms of all E-Stakes™ offers, promotions and contests.
E-Stakes, Inc. reserves the right to terminate a relationship with any Participant who appears to be using E-Stakes™ in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement or the intent of the E-Stakes™ promotions, offers, or contests or any portion thereof, or who acts in a manner inconsistent with local or federal laws, statutes or ordinances.
Non-Transferability
Prizes won and currencies earned during E-Stakes™ participation are non-transferable.
A Participant's relationship will terminate immediately in the event of the Participant's death.
Proprietary Rights to Content
Participant acknowledges that the E-Stakes™ content in any form on any media, services and software are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents and/or other proprietary rights and laws; therefore, the Participant is only permitted to use content, service or software as expressly authorized by E-Stakes, Inc., its advertisers and partners.
Modifications
E-Stakes, Inc. reserves the right to change this Agreement, and/or any part thereof, at any time by modifications announced on the E-Stakes.com Web site and/or specific notice to particpant.
Participant's non-termination or continued use of E-Stakes™ after notice of modifications is given constitutes an affirmative acknowledgment by Participant of the amended Terms of Service Agreement and consent to abide and be bound by any terms thereof.
E-Stakes, Inc. reserves the right to modify or discontinue any E-Stakes™ service with or without notice to Member.
E-Stakes, Inc. shall not be liable to Participant or any third party should E-Stakes, Inc. exercise its right to modify or discontinue any E-Stakes™ service.
Notices
All notices given by E-Stakes, Inc. to Participant will be given by email, regular mail or by general posting on the E-Stakes™ Web site.
Indemnification
Member agrees to indemnify and hold E-Stakes, Inc., its affiliates, officers and employees harmless from any claim, demand, expense or damage, including reasonable attorneys' fees relating to participation in E-Stakes™ or violation of this Agreement.
Laws
Any dispute or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, or the interpretation, making, performance, breach or termination thereof, shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in Chicago, IL under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association by three arbitrators appointed in accordance with said Rules. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
This contract shall be governed by the law of the State of Illinois, excluding its conflict of law principles. The arbitration proceedings shall be governed by federal arbitration law and by the Rules, without reference to state arbitration law.
Participant and E-Stakes, Inc. agree that, any provision of applicable law notwithstanding, neither party will request, and the arbitrators shall have no authority to award, punitive or exemplary damages against the other party.
This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive understanding between E-Stakes, Inc. and Participant relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, communications, and/or advertising with respect to such subject matter.
If any provision(s) of this Agreement is held by the arbitrators to be contrary to law, then such provision(s) shall be construed, as nearly as possible, to reflect the intentions of the parties with the other provisions remaining in full force and effect.
All privacy obligations are subject to applicable laws and judicial, governmental, or arbitration investigations or proceedings.
E-Stakes, Inc. failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by E-Stakes, Inc. in writing.