NEW PRODUCT IDEA OFFICIAL RULES
ELIGIBILITY: The Dorman U & New Product Idea Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is not open to the general public and is restricted to trade. The Sweepstakes is only open to auto-industry professionals who are legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age 18 or older and the age of majority in their province or state of residence at the time of entry. Void in Quebec, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, outside the U.S., and wherever else prohibited by law. Employees of Dorman Products, Inc. (the "Sponsor"), US Sweepstakes & Fulfillment Company (the “Sweepstakes Administrator”) and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, and the immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings and their spouses) of, and/or those living in the same household of each, are not eligible to enter. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, provincial state and local laws and regulations.
SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY PERIODS: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Within the Sweepstakes Period, there are twelve (12) Entry Periods (each, a “Monthly Entry Period”) and twelve (12) corresponding Monthly Random Drawings (each, a “Drawing”) as defined in the “Monthly Entry Periods, Drawings & Prize Schedule” below. Entries must be received during a Monthly Entry Period to be eligible for that Monthly Entry Period’s drawing and prize. Non-winning entries for a Monthly Entry Period will not roll over to subsequent Monthly Entry Periods. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.
MONTHLY ENTRY PERIOD, DRAWING & PRIZE SCHEDULE
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Monthly Entry Periods
All eligible entries must be received between:
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Entry Period # |
Monthly Entry Period Start: 12:00:00 AM EST on: |
Monthly Entry Period End: 11:59:59 PM EST on: |
Drawing Date on or about: |
Prozes & Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") |
1 |
11/1/17 |
11/30/17 |
12/6/17 |
First Prize: One (1) Yeti Cooler (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Folding Chair (ARV: $75 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Dorman Hat ($10 USD)
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2 |
12/1/17 |
12/31/17 |
1/5/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Clock (ARV: $200 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Dorman Shop Stool (ARV: $150 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Replica Tin Sign ($20 USD)
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3 |
1/1/18 |
1/31/18 |
2/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Tool Box (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Yeti Tumbler (ARV: $40 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Mouse Pad ($10 USD)
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4 |
2/1/18 |
2/28/18 |
3/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Yeti Cooler (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Dorman Shop Stool (ARV: $150 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Mouse Pad ($10 USD)
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5 |
3/1/18 |
3/31/18 |
4/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Clock (ARV: $200 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Yeti Tumbler (ARV: $40 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Dorman Hat ($10 USD)
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6 |
4/1/18 |
4/30/18 |
5/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Tool Box (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Folding Chair (ARV: $75 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Replica Tin Sign ($20 USD)
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7 |
5/1/18 |
5/31/18 |
6/5/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Yeti Cooler (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Yeti Tumbler (ARV: $40 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Replica Tin Sign ($20 USD)
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8 |
6/1/18 |
6/30/18 |
7/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Clock (ARV: $200 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Dorman Shop Stool (ARV: $150 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Mouse Pad ($10 USD)
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9 |
7/1/18 |
7/31/18 |
8/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Tool Box (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Folding Chair (ARV: $75 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Dorman Hat ($10 USD)
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10 |
8/1/18 |
8/31/18 |
9/5/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Yeti Cooler (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Folding Chair (ARV: $75 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Doman Hat ($10 USD)
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11 |
9/1/18 |
9/30/18 |
10/5/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Clock (ARV: $200 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Dorman Shop Stool (ARV: $150 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Replica Tin Sign ($20 USD)
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12 |
10/1/18 |
10/31/18 |
11/6/18 |
First Prize: One (1) Dorman Tool Box (ARV: $300 USD)
Second Prize: One (1) Yeti Tumbler (ARV: $40 USD)
Third Prize: One (1) Mouse Pad ($10 USD)
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HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter.
Method #1: Dorman University Entry. strong>During the Sweepstakes Period, visit www.dormanuniversity.com, log in using your Dorman University (“Dorman U”) account’s User Name and Password*, select a Dorman U training module and follow the instructions to complete the Dorman U training module to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (the “Dorman U Entry”). Incomplete entries and incomplete training modules will not be accepted. Dorman U Entries must be received between November 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 AM ET and October 31, 2018 at 11:59:59 PM ET. *If you do not have a Dorman U account, you can create one by clicking on the “Join now, it’s free” button. There is a limit of one (1) Dorman U Entry per person per Monthly Entry Period.
Method #2: New Product Idea Entry. During the Sweepstakes Period, visit www.dormanproducts.com, click on the “New Product Idea” tab, follow the instructions to complete the form, including, but not limited to, your full name, email address, your new product idea (the “Product Idea”) and vehicle information, and submit to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (the “New Product Idea Entry”). New Product Idea Entries must be received between November 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 AM ET and October 31, 2018 at 11:59:59 PM ET. There is a limit of one (1) New Product Idea Entry per person per Monthly Entry Period. All New Product Idea Entries must comply with the following minimum guidelines to be eligible:
- New Product Idea Entry must not contain content that is irrelevant to the purpose of the Sweepstakes.
- Each submitted Product Idea must be original. Entries submitted with a Product Idea that has already been submitted or is substantially the same as a previously submitted Product Idea, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion, will be disqualified.
- Entrant must be the sole owner of the Product Idea and all related information.
- The Product Idea must not be patented.
- The Product Idea must not have been submitted previously in a promotion of any kind or won any previous awards.
- The Product Idea must not infringe on any prior obligation of confidentiality or the rights of any third-party, including, but not limited to, a third-party’s patent, copyright, license, trademark, intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
- New Product Idea Entry must not include any content that is of insufficient quality, defamatory, obscene, offensive or otherwise inappropriate, in Sponsor’s sole judgement.
- By submitting a Product Idea, entrant understands that the submission is being made on a voluntary, non-confidential basis, and that no confidentiality obligations or legal relationships whatsoever are created by the submission.
- By submitting a Product Idea, entrant understands that the Sponsor may contact the entrant for additional information and/or samples/prototypes, if applicable, and that the Sponsor is not obligated to return any samples, prototypes or other information submitted by the entrant.
- By submitting a Product Idea, entrant acknowledges that the Sponsor may already be aware of the same or similar idea and may be independently working on the same or similar product or invention and that entrant will not therefore assert any intellectual property rights against Sponsor in this respect.
- By submitting a Product Idea, entrant understands that the Sponsor is under no obligation to compensate the entrant for his/her submission, if compensation is made, under no circumstance will the payment exceed $5,000 USD.
- By submitting a Product Idea, entrant will indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsor, Sweepstakes Administrator and related entities, agents and assigns from any claims and damages (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from or relating to the breach or alleged breach of your representations and warranties herein, the New Product Idea Entry, or entrant’s conduct in creating the New Product Idea Entry.
Dorman U Entry and New Product Idea Entry collectively referred to herein as “Entry” or “Entries”. All methods of entry have an equal chance of winning. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Entrants are subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.dormanproducts.com/Pages/web/privacy.aspx.
PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”)/ODDS: There are thirty-six (36) prizes available to be won throughout the Sweepstakes Period, three (3) prizes per Monthly Entry Period as defined in the Monthly Entry Period, Drawings & Prize Schedule in the Sweepstakes Entry Period section of these Official Rules. Each Monthly Entry Period will include one (1) Grand Prize, one (1) First Prize and one (1) Second Prize. The total ARV of all prizes to be awarded: $4,420.00 USD. There is a limit of one (1) prize per person. The odds of winning a prize are dependent upon the total number of eligible entries received per Monthly Entry Period.
RANDOM DRAWINGS: Random Drawings will be conducted by the Sweepstakes Administrator, an independent representative of the Sponsor, whose decisions are final.
The potential Grand Prize, First Prize and Second Prize winners will be selected in a series of random drawings from among all eligible entries received within the corresponding Monthly Entry Period on or about the corresponding Drawing Date indicated in the Monthly Entry Period, Drawings & Prize Schedule in the "Sweepstakes Entry Periods" section of these Official Rules.
WINNER NOTIFICATION & VERIFICATION: Potential Grand Prize, First Prize and Second Prize winners will be notified by the Sweepstakes Administrator via the email address associated with his/her Dorman University account or the email address submitted with the New Product Idea Entry and required to confirm their full name, mailing address and date of birth within five (5) days via return email. Non-compliance will result in disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected.
If a potential Grand Prize, First Prize or Second Prize winner is a Canadian resident, then he/she will also be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of Declaration and Release) within a limited time period in order to be eligible to receive his/her prize. Not providing the answer within the required time period, providing an incorrect or incomplete answer, or noncompliance with the terms of administration of the skill-testing question will result in disqualification of the potential winner and an alternate winner may be selected. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to administer an alternate test of skill as it deems appropriate based on the circumstances and/or to comply with applicable law.
Prizes will be sent to the winners within six to eight weeks of winners being verified.
PRIZE CONDITIONS: If a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or if winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these rules that winner will be disqualified, and the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner in a separate random drawing. Only two (2) alternate winners may be determined through this process, after which the prize will remain un-awarded.
Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes are not assignable nor transferable. No substitution is permitted except if prize is unavailable, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. No cash in lieu of prizes and no exchange or substitution of prizes, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Any other incidental expenses on prize not specified herein are the winner’s sole responsibility.
Winners are responsible for all federal, provincial, state, local and income taxes associated with winning prize.
Except where prohibited by law, entry and acceptance of prize constitute permission to use winner's name, prize won, hometown, likeness, video tape, photographs, and statements for purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity (including online posting) in any and all media now or hereafter known throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification or permission.
Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. Winners acknowledge that the Sponsor and all other businesses affiliated with this Sweepstakes and their agents do not make, nor are in any manner responsible for any warranty, representations, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the quality, conditions, fitness or merchantability of any aspect of the prize being offered, except that each merchandise prize shall be subject to its manufacturer’s standard warranty (if any).
GENERAL: Participating entrants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and the Sweepstakes Administrator, and release the Sponsor, the Sweepstakes Administrator, and their affiliated companies, and all other businesses involved in this Sweepstakes, as well as the employees, officers, directors and agents of each (the “Released Parties”), from all claims and liability relating to their participation in the promotion, and the acceptance and use/misuse of the prize offered. Winners assume all liability for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Sweepstakes or use/misuse or redemption of the prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of the prize.
Any attempt by an entrant to gain entries by fraudulent means, including submitting entries with an alternate email address or identity, may subject the entrant to disqualification in the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Entrants who spam or create false accounts for the purpose of earning entries (or otherwise undertake any act intended to manipulate or undermine the integrity of the Sweepstakes) may have their entries disqualified. Decisions of the Sponsor are final relating to all aspects of the entry process and results. The Sponsor may disqualify any entrant or person who violates or is suspected of violating any of the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes or these Official Rules.
In the event of a dispute over the identity of an entrant, entry will be deemed submitted by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the email address associated with the entrant’s Dorman University account or the e-mail address submitted with the New Product Idea Entry at time of entry. Authorized Account Holder means the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Sponsor may ask any entrant or potential winner to provide Sponsor with proof that such party is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the entry. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered, or mass entries or entries generated by a script, macro or use of automated devices are void. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, damaged or illegible entries; or (ii) error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site or any combination thereof; or (iii) any injury or damage to entrant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, you (i) agree to be bound by these official rules, including all eligibility requirements, and (ii) agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor and the Sweepstakes Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Failure to comply with these official rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to: (i) permanently disqualify from any Sweepstakes it sponsors any person it believes has intentionally violated these official rules; and (ii) withdraw a method of entry if it becomes technically corrupted (including if a computer virus or system malfunction inalterably impairs its ability to conduct the Sweepstakes). If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned due to an infection by a computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes, at which time, Sponsor will conduct a random drawing from among all eligible entries received at the time of the Sweepstakes termination.
LEGAL WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN INDIVIDUAL, WHETHER OR NOT AN ENTRANT, TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE, DESTROY, TAMPER OR VANDALIZE THIS WEB SITE OR INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND DILIGENTLY PURSUE ALL REMEDIES AGAINST ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The remedy for any claim shall be limited to actual damages, and in no event shall any party be entitled to recover punitive, exemplary, consequential, or incidental damages, including attorney’s fees or other such related costs of bringing a claim, or to rescind this agreement or seek injunctive or any other equitable relief.
THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND ISSUES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT, AND INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR FRAUDULENT INDUCEMENT THEREOF.
PRIVACY: Personal information collected from entrants are subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.dormanproducts.com/Pages/web/privacy.aspx.
OFFICIAL RULES REQUEST: To request a copy of the Official Rules, see www.Dorman100.com or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by November 6, 2018, to: The Dorman U & New Product Idea Sweepstakes Official Rules Request, PO Box 25466, Rochester, NY 14625-0466.
WINNER CONFIRMATION REQUEST: For a written confirmation of the winners (available after November 6, 2018), send a stamped, self-addressed envelope (no later than December 6, 2018), to: The Dorman U & New Product Idea Sweepstakes Winner Confirmation Request, PO Box 25466, Rochester, NY 14625-0466.
SPONSOR: Dorman Products, Inc., 3400 East Walnut Street, Colmar, PA 18915.
Terms and Conditions for Dorman Products, Inc. – New Product Idea Contest
By using this idea/invention submission form / website to submit my idea and/or invention (this “submission”) for consideration in the Dorman Products, Inc. New Product Idea Contest (the “Contest”), you agree to be bound by the following terms, conditions, and Official Rules. Before you make any submission, you must read and accept all the terms, conditions, and rules in this Agreement. This Agreement is effective upon your submission.
You hereby acknowledge:
- I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years and I reside with the United States, Canada or Mexico.
- I acknowledge that there are no other sponsors of this contest other than Dorman Products, Inc. (“Sponsor”).
- I acknowledge this submission is not patented.
- I acknowledge that I am the sole owner of my submission and all related information or, if I am not the sole owner, I am authorized to make this submission to Sponsor on behalf of the owners.
- I acknowledge that the disclosure is being made on a voluntary NON CONFIDENTIAL basis, and that no confidentiality obligations or legal relationships whatsoever are created by this submission.
- I acknowledge that I am free to make this submission and that by doing so the submission is not infringing any prior obligation of confidentiality or the rights of any third party.
- I acknowledge that Sponsor may contact me for additional information and/or samples/prototypes if applicable.
- I acknowledge that Sponsor will NOT return any samples, prototypes or other information submitted by me.
- I acknowledge that Sponsor may already be aware of the same or similar idea and may be independently working on the same or similar product or invention as covered by my submission and that I will not therefore assert any intellectual property rights against Sponsor in this respect.
- I acknowledge that I may be contacted about my submission by Sponsor.
- I acknowledge that Sponsor may in its sole discretion elect to discontinue this idea/invention submission form / website at any time.
- I acknowledge that, although Sponsor is under no obligation to compensate me for my submission, if compensation is to be made, under no circumstances will the payment exceed $5,000 (USD).
- All information I provide to you is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES
- ELIGIBILITY: This Contest is open only to legal residents of the USA, Canada, and Mexico, who at the date of entry are of at least 18 years of age. Entries by residents of any other jurisdiction are not eligible for entry. By entering the Contest, you accept and acknowledge that you are competing with other individuals some of whom may be outside of your country of residence. Employees of Sponsor, its subsidiaries and affiliates, as well as the immediate family and household members of such employees, are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, municipal, and local laws and regulations. THIS CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
- TO ENTER: The Submission Period begins 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on January 1, 2018 and ends 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on December 31, 2018. You are automatically entered when you have successfully submitted your own idea or invention. Ideas or inventions that are not submitted in full via the on-line entry form during the Submission Period will not be eligible to win. By entering the Contest, you affirm to Sponsor that your submission does not violate or infringe upon another person’s patent, copyright, license or other proprietary rights. Entries are prohibited that include any content that is of insufficient quality, defamatory, obscene or otherwise inappropriate, in Sponsor’s sole judgment. Upon your successful submission as described above, you automatically receive one (1) Contest entry. There is no limit of submitted entries per person during the Submission Period. Normal Internet access and phone/usage charges imposed by your online/phone service may apply and shall be the entrants’ sole responsibility, if applicable. The computer clock of Sponsor’s administrator is the official timekeeping device of the Contest.
- SELECTION OF WINNER: Submissions will be judged on uniqueness, creativity, and usefulness as determined solely by Sponsor. Each month during the Submission Period, the most unique, creative and useful submission will be chosen as a Monthly Winner among both Service Tech and Counterperson groupings. At the end of the Submission Period, Sponsor will select a Grand Prize Winner from the pool of Monthly Winners. Selection will be conducted by the Sponsor, and such selections shall be final, binding and indisputable in all matters relating to the Contest. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
- PRIZE: 12 Monthly Winners (either for Service Tech grouping or for Counterperson grouping) and (1) Grand Prize Winner. Each Monthly Winner will receive one (1) VISA Gift Card in the amount of $100 USD and the Grand Prize Winner will receive one (1) [VISA Gift Card in the amount of $500 USD]. Prizes do not include any applicable federal, state, provincial or local taxes. Such additional expenses are solely the responsibility of the Winner. In the event the Winner elects not to accept a Prize, the Winner will not be afforded any additional compensation or exchange therefore. Each prize is non-transferable and no substitution is allowed. The winner will be notified by email. The name of the Winner will be available at http://dormanproductsideacontest/, as soon as practicable after the date of selection and for any period afterward, in the sole determination of Sponsor.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: BY ENTERING THIS CONTEST, ALL ENTRANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ADMINISTRATOR AND THEIR PARTNERS, AFFILIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS AND ALL OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, AND DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE, MISUSE, OR POSSESSION OF ANY PRIZE AWARDED HEREUNDER.
- GOVERNING LAW: The Contest and the rights and obligations of the entrants will be governed and controlled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, USA, and any disputes shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania state and US federal courts.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.