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REFINERY29 + THE ZOE REPORT + THE LEAGUE + SOLID& STRIPED + THE RACHEL ZOE COLLECTION SWEEPSTAKES

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, AND RHODE ISLAND AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

This Sweepstakes may only be entered in or from the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States (excluding Rhode Island), and the District of Columbia and entries originating from any other jurisdiction are not eligible for entry.  This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States.  You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located within the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States (excluding Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia.  

1. SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY START/END DATES.  The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 am (midnight) Eastern Time on December 4^th, 2017 and ends at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time on December 17^th, 2017 (“Sweepstakes Period”).

2. ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open solely to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous states of the United States (excluding RhodeIsland) and the District of Columbia, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and over the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Entrants must have either a valid social security number or a validU.S. personal tax identification to participate. Employees, officers and directors of Refinery 29 Inc. (“Sponsor”), and Zoe Media Group, The League App,Inc., Solid & Striped LLC, Rachel Zoe Creations, LLC and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, advertising and promotion agencies, manufacturers or distributors of promotion materials, and their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, spouse)or members of the same household (whether related or not) of such employees, officers and directors are not eligible to enter. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

3. HOW TO ENTER: 

• During the Sweepstakes Period, go to Sponsor’s page, located at https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/a6e724-27649&framed=1 (“Sponsor’s Page”), and enter your email address and click the “enter” button.  You must have an email address to enter via this method.  An email address is free.
• During the Sweepstake Period, you may also enter theSweepstakes by mail as follows. On a plain 3” x 5” index card, legibly handprint or type your first name, last name, date of birth, complete address, city, state, zip code, home phone number (including area code), and email address (if any) and mail your completed 3” x 5” card to Refinery29 Sweepstakes, Attention: Refinery29 + The Zoe Report + The League + Solid &Striped + The Rachel Zoe Collection Sweepstakes Entry, 225 Broadway, 23rdFloor, New York, NY 10007. To be considered eligible in the Sweepstakes, your entry must be postmarked with proper postage no later than December 17^th, 2017. Each card received will be considered as one entry for that entrant. 

By participating in the Sweepstakes, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these OfficialRules, Refinery29’s Privacy Policy at https://www.refinery29.com/privacy, andany other relevant rules, policies or regulations

Limit one (1) entry per person/per email address, regardless of method of entry.  Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address.  Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email address, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entrant's entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification.  In the event of a dispute as to any email address, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter this Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.  The potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.

If you choose to enter using your mobile phone, standard data fees may apply.  You should consult your wireless service provider's pricing plan for details.  You agree to incur any and all charges demanded by their wireless carrier. You should also check your device's features for capabilities and check the device manual for specific use instructions.

Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Only fully completed entries are eligible.  Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.

4. REQUIREMENTS OF ENTRIES: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant warrants and represents that: (a) entrant’s entry does not contain any material or elements violate the rights of any third parties; (b) entrant’s entry is not a duplicate of any other submitted entries; (c) entrant’s entry will not violate any law, rule or regulation or infringe on any rights of any third parties; and (d) entrant’s entry complies with the Refinery29’s Terms ofUse (located at http://www.refinery29.com/terms-and-conditions). By submitting an entry, entrant agrees that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove any entry and disqualify an entrant from the Sweepstakes if it believes, in its sole discretion, which the entrant’s entry fails to conform to the foregoing or these Official Rules.

By entering the Sweepstakes, entrant agrees that Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, interpretation and application of these Official Rules.  By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

By submitting an entry, entrant hereby grants permission for the entry to be posted on www.refinery29.com and other websites, applications, or social media platforms (includingthose of Sponsor). Entrant agrees that Released Parties (as defined below) are not responsible for any unauthorized use of entries by third parties. ReleasedParties do not guarantee the posting of any entry.

5. PRIZE SELECTION/ODDS:  The winning entry for the Prize will be chosen in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period on or about December 20^th, 2017. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for the drawing.   Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules, the winning entry chosen as determined by the Sponsor, will be deemed the potential Prize winner 

6. WINNER NOTIFICATION: On or about December 20^th, 2017, the potential Sweepstakes winner will be notified.  If an email address has been provided by a potential winner, that potential winner will be notified via email at the email address provided by potential winner. If no email address has been provided by a potential winner, that potential winner will be notified by telephone at the telephone number provided by such potential winner in her mail-in entry. A potential winner must respond to Sponsor’s notification within five (5) business days after the date of notification. A potential winner's failure to respond to the Prize notification within the specified five (5) business days will be considered such potential winner's forfeiture of the Prize and an alternate winner may be selected from the pool of eligible entries. If an entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may also be selected from the pool of eligible entries.  After initial contact has been made, subsequent communication may take place via e-mail or telephone. A potential winner may be required to sign and return, where legal, an Affidavit/Declaration of Eligibility, Liability/Publicity Release and/or rights transfer document within seven (7) calendar days of receipt.  If such document is not returned within the specified time period, a Prize or Prize notification is returned as undeliverable, or a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, that potential winner’s Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected.  Upon Prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given.  In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any potential winner, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to select another winner and the unidentifiable potential winner will forfeit all rights to a Prize.

7. PRIZE(S): One (1) winner will receive one (1) prize (the “Prize”): a three (3)-night stay for two (2) guests atone of any Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (Approximate RetailValue (“ARV”): $1,050.00); (1) $1,000 gift card to www.shoprachelzoe.com (online only with expiration date of 12/31/18; see additional terms below) (ARV: $1,000.00); one (1) $1,000 gift card to https://www.solidandstriped.com (online only with no expiration date) (ARV: $1,000); and one (1) $750 American Express gift card for flights (ARV: $750.00).

Prize is subject to applicable terms and conditions.

The total ARV of the Prize is $3,800.00.  The Prize is non-transferable.  No substitutions or cash redemptions.  In the case of unavailability of the Prize, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize with a Prize of equal or greater value. All unspecified expenses are the responsibility of winner.  Limit one (1) Prize per person or household.

Prize Details: Prize includes a four (4)-day and three (3)-night trip for two (2) people to any domestic or international Small Luxury Hotels Of The World in standard double occupancy hotel accommodations. Taxes, meals, gratuities, travel upgrades, or any other expenses not specifically listed herein are the responsibility of Prize winner. Travel and accommodations subject to availability; certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Prize winner must travel before December 17^th, 2018. Travel and accommodations cannot be applied to an existing booking at a Small Luxury Hotels Of The World property. Prize winner and travel companion must travel on the same itinerary, and travel companion must sign travel release prior to ticketing upon request. Travel companion must be of the age of majority unless the Prize winner is travel companion’s parent or legal guardian. Sponsor is not liable for delays, cancellation or unforeseen events related to the flights or accommodations. Prize winner and travel companion will be solely responsible for obtaining valid identification relating to acceptance and use of the travel Prize packages.  If in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to Grand Prize winner’s proximity to Prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion.  Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates.   Total ARV of Prize: $1,800, but actual value may vary depending on air flight fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Prize winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.

Additional Terms Pertaining to www.shoprachelzoe.com Gift Card: Winner will receive $1,000 store credit to ShopRachelZoe.com  Offer expires on 12/31/18 at 11:59PM PST.  Discount applied at checkout, before tax and shipping. Not valid on previous purchases. Available on in-stock items only. Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. No rain check / cash redemption. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer is valid at ShopRachelZoe.com while supplies last. If you have any questions about this offer, please email customercare@rachelzoe.com.

The Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. The winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.  Where applicable, taxes may be withheld by Sponsor and Sponsor shall have no obligation to adjust the Prize or otherwise compensate the winner for any taxes withheld.  The winner agrees to furnish Sponsor with and/or execute any additional document requested by Sponsor in connection with the awarding of the Prize.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS:  By participating, each entrant agrees: (a) to abide by these Official Rules and decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects relating to this Sweepstakes; and (b) to the use of his/her name, voice, performance, photograph/video, image and/or likeness for editorial, administrative, programming, advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in any and all media, now or hereafter known, worldwide and on the Internet, and in perpetuity by Sponsor and its designees, without compensation (unless prohibited by law) or additional consents from  entrant or any third party and without prior notice, approval or inspection, and to execute specific consent to such use if asked to do so. Participation in the Sweepstakes and acceptance of Prize constitutes winner’s permission for Sponsor to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information, and/or any statements made by winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.  By participating, entrant also agrees not to release any publicity or other materials on their own or through someone else regarding their participation in the Sweepstakes without the prior consent of the Sponsor, which it may withhold in its sole discretion.  Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules, or attempt to interfere with this Sweepstakes in any way shall be disqualified.  Sponsor is not responsible if Sweepstakes cannot take place or if any Prize cannot be awarded due to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism.

9. LIABILITY: BY PARTICIPATING, ENTRANTS AND THE WINNER AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, ZOE MEDIA GROUP, THE LEAGUE APP, INC., SOLID& STRIPED LLC, RACHEL ZOE CREATIONS, LLC AND THEIR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES,AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES,SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS (COLLECTIVELY, “RELEASED PARTIES”), FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, FOR LOSS, HARM, DAMAGE, INJURY, COST OR EXPENSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH WHICH MAY OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH, PREPARATION FOR, TRAVEL TO, OR PARTICIPATION IN SWEEPSTAKES, OR POSSESSION, ACCEPTANCE AND/OR USE OR MISUSE OF PRIZE OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY AND FOR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-RELATED CAUSE OF ACTION. THE FOREGOING LIABILITIES ARE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTEND PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

10. ADDITIONAL TERMS: Released Parties are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, inaccurate, illegible, stolen, delayed, misdirected, undelivered, or garbled Entries; or for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the drawing for the Prize, the announcement of the Prize, or the incorrect uploading of any Sweepstakes-related materials.  Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes.  Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the website.  Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or the applications or websites of any Released Party, or who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor’s sole opinion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner from all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sponsor may seek equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.  If any provision of these rules is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these rules otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.  CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE SPONSOR’S WEBSITES OR APPLICATIONS OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

11. ARBITRATION/governing law: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT AGREES THAT (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES,OR ANY PRIZES AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND EXCLUSIVELY BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND HELD IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF NEW YORK; (2) THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT SHALL GOVERN THE INTERPRETATION, ENFORCEMENT AND ALL PROCEEDINGS AT SUCH ARBITRATION; AND (3)JUDGMENT UPON SUCH ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, OTHER THAN ENTRANT’S ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES (I.E., COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION), AND ENTRANT FURTHER WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF NEW YORK.

THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE INTERPRETATION OF ITS TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. For any matters which are not subject to arbitration as set forth in these Official Rules and/or in connection with the entering of any judgment on an arbitration award in connection with these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes, the parties irrevocably submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in or closest to the County of New York in the State of New York.  The parties agree not to raise the defense of forum non conveniens 

12. USE OF DATA.  Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants, in accordance with its privacy policy.  Please review Sponsor’s privacy policy http://www.refinery29.com/privacy. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy

13. REQUEST FOR WINNER: For the name of the winner, available after December20^th, 2017, send a self-addressed, stamped, envelope to: Refinery29+ The Zoe Report + The League + Solid & Striped + The Rachel Zoe CollectionSweepstakes, Refinery 29 Inc., 225 Broadway, 23^rd Floor, New York,NY 10007. 

14. Sponsor:  Refinery 29 Inc., 225 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10007.