Rules

TMZ / TMZ LIVE

“WIN GREATEST VACATIONS IN HISTORY OF THE WORLD” SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

ODDS OF WINNING ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY / RELEASE OF LIABILITY / PRIZE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.

THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH TWITTER, INC.

ENTRY PERIOD:

The entry period for TMZ / TMZ Live “WIN GREATEST VACATIONS IN HISTORY OF THE WORLD” Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”), sponsored by EHM Productions, Inc. (“Sponsor”), begins Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 6:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends at 5:59:59 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Any attempted form of entry into the Sweepstakes other than as described herein is void.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who meet the following criteria at the time and date of entry and through award of the prizes: (a) are eighteen (18) years of age (or age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, if over 18) or older, who (only applicable if using text method of entry) have a registered wireless account with Short Message Services (“SMS”) capability and/or wireless internet service, and (b) are a citizen or legal resident of and physically residing in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, all other United States territories, possessions, and protectorates, foreign based United States military installations and wherever restricted or prohibited by law. (Any person who attempts to participate in this Sweepstakes, regardless of whether they satisfy the above eligibility requirements and/or ultimately enter the Sweepstakes successfully, is referred to in these Official Rules as an “Entrant”).

Sponsor, “TMZ” (including all entities involved in the production and/or promotion of “TMZ” and their advertising agencies), any broadcaster airing “TMZ” in syndication, Telepictures Productions, Warner Bros. Television, WarnerMedia, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., AT&T, WarnerMedia Direct, LLC, Wyndham Rewards, Inc., Viator, Inc. any other party participating in the design, operation, promotion, or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes, and all of their respective partners, parent companies, divisions, subsidiaries, affiliates, trustees, advertising, promotion and public relations agencies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors, representatives and agencies (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes and/or win a Prize (as defined below). Additionally, immediate family members of any such ineligible person and persons living in the same household as any such ineligible person (whether related or not) are not eligible to win. For the purposes of this Sweepstakes, “immediate family members” is defined as spouse, domestic partner, mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, children, siblings and their spouses, and “persons living in the same household” shall mean people who share the same residence at least three (3) months a year, whether legally related or not.

By entering this Sweepstakes, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects and cannot be challenged or appealed.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter via SMS or online. (Entrants initiating the entry process via SMS must then complete an online entry form to finish submitting their entry.) Upon submission of an entry, Entrant will be prompted with an opportunity via a pop-up notice to obtain bonus entries to the Sweepstakes. Please refer to “Sweepstakes Share Bonus Entry” as described below for information and restrictions.

Entries received before and/or after the Sweepstakes Period will be void. All entries become the sole property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Sponsor’s computer will serve as the official timepiece for the Sweepstakes.

To Enter:

1. Online Entry:

If the Entrant meets the eligibility criteria set forth above, to enter online, Entrant may enter the Sweepstakes by going to the website located at https://TMZSweepstakes.com during the Sweepstakes Period and following the steps below:

Watch syndicated episodes of “TMZ on TV” and/or TMZ Live (the “Show”) weekdays during the Sweepstakes Period (check your local listing for time of broadcast). During each broadcast of the syndicated episode of the Show during the Sweepstakes Period, an entry word will appear on screen (the “Word of the Day”).

Entrant must then access the Sweepstakes webpage via the banner located at  https://TMZsweepstakes.com and clicking the banner.

Online Entrant must then complete and submit the Sweepstakes entry form, including all of the following:

All required contact information requested on the Sweepstakes page, including, but not limited to, Entrant’s first name, last name, e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number(s) (“Personal Information”).

Entrant will also be required to check a box acknowledging that Entrant has read and accepts this Sweepstakes’ Official Rules.

Entrant must then enter the correct Word of the Day. A broadcast day is the period of time which begins at 6:00:00 a.m. PT on any given weekday and continues until 5:59:59 a.m. PT the next calendar day (the “Broadcast Day”). The applicable Word of the Day will be valid during the Sweepstakes Period only for the Broadcast Day on which the applicable episode of the Show aired. An incorrect Word of the Day will disqualify an Entrant’s entry from being included in the applicable Prize drawing. If the Show did not feature a Word of the Day, you may enter by typing “No Word” in the appropriate field of the entry form. A qualifying entry requires all of the following elements submitted via https://TMZsweepstakes.com:

Acknowledgment that Entrant meets the eligibility requirements criteria:

Entrant is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (or age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, if over 18);

Entrant is a citizen or legal resident of and physically resides in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. (As indicated above, the Sweepstakes is void in and excludes residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, any other United States territories, possessions, and protectorates, foreign based United States military installations and wherever restricted or prohibited by law or by these Sweepstakes Official Rules);

The required Personal Information, as described above; and

The correct Word of the Day or if none was provided “No Word.”

Limit one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes per person, regardless of the number of email addresses they may have, per Broadcast Day through this Online Entry method, up to a maximum of nineteen (19) total entries during the Sweepstakes Period using this method.

2. SMS Text Entry: 

By participating in the Sweepstakes via SMS text entry, Entrant is agreeing to receive up to four (4) automated marketing messages per request to the mobile number provided at entry. Consent is not a condition of purchase or entry. Neither Sponsor, Wyndham Rewards, Inc., any other Sweepstakes Entity, nor the wireless carriers are liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. Privacy policy: https://policies.warnerbros.com/privacy/. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. Message & data rates may apply.

If the Entrant meets the eligibility criteria set forth above, Entrant may also enter the Sweepstakes by completing the following steps:

Watch syndicated episodes of the Show weekdays during the Sweepstakes Period (check your local listing for time of broadcast). During each broadcast of the syndicated episode of the Show during the Sweepstakes Period, a Word of the Day (defined above) will appear on screen.

Entrant may enter the Sweepstakes by texting the applicable Word of the Day that appeared on the Show to 55225 during the Broadcast Day on which such Word of the Day appears in a broadcast of a syndication episode of the Show. An incorrect Word of the Day will disqualify an Entrant’s entry from being included in the applicable Prize drawing. If the Show did not feature a Word of the Day, Entrant may submit “No Word” to 55225 for that Broadcast Day’s entry. Message rates and other carrier fees may apply.

If an Entrant texts the correct Word of the Day for that Broadcast Day, they will receive a response message from Sponsor instructing Entrant to visit a designated web page to complete their entry. Entrant will be required to follow all on-screen instructions requested to complete the entry and will be required to provide the required Personal Information.

If selected as a Prizewinner (as defined below), Sponsor will send a text message to Entrant with a URL to a special Sweepstakes website. The website will provide Entrant with instructions on how to claim a Prize (subject to Sponsor’s verification process). Receipt of the text message is not in and of itself evidence that an Entrant has won a Prize. All potential Prizewinners are subject to verification.

Limit one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes per person, regardless of the number of phone numbers they may have, per Broadcast Day through this SMS Text Entry method, up to a maximum of nineteen (19) total entries during the Sweepstakes Period using this method.

By entering via text message, Entrant certifies that Entrant satisfies the eligibility requirements (see above) and is the wireless account holder or has the account holder’s permission. Up to four (4) text messages are typically delivered per text entry. In addition to any entry or submission, Entrant’s carrier’s message and data rates may apply. Sponsor will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any text messages as delivery is subject to effective transmission from Entrant’s network provider. Text messages are provided on an “as-is” basis. Data obtained by Sponsor in connection with text message entries may include Entrant’s Personal Information, wireless carrier’s name, and the date, time and content of the message. Such information may be used by Sponsor to contact Entrant.

3. Sweepstakes Share Bonus Entry:

Entrant may earn bonus (additional) entries into the Sweepstakes. After an Entrant to the Sweepstakes submits their entry form through the method(s) described above, Entrant will be prompted with an opportunity to obtain additional entries into the Sweepstakes by completing one or more of the following:

Share on Twitter: Using the Sweepstakes interface, Entrant may select the option to “Share on Twitter” which will generate a pre-approved Tweet which Entrant can post to their Twitter timeline a maximum of one (1) time during the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of the number of Twitter accounts Entrant may have. Entrant must post the pre-approved Tweet that is auto-populated by the Sweepstakes interface as-is and without alteration or addition to earn an entry into this Sweepstakes. For posting to their timeline using this feature, Entrant will receive a maximum of one (1) bonus entry into the Sweepstakes, regardless of the number of Share on Twitter tweets posted to Entrant’s timeline during the Sweepstakes Period.

Refer a Friend: Using the Sweepstakes interface, Entrant may select the option to “Refer a Friend”. Entrant will be given the option to send a “Refer a Friend” message via Twitter or email.

Email: Using the email invitation tool to invite friends to enter the Sweepstakes, Entrant will be provided with a customized email that includes a unique referral link. Entrant may only send an email invitation to persons with whom they have an existing relationship and with whom a message from them would not be considered spam. Entrant may add to, but may not remove or modify any auto-populated copy included within the customized email generated by the Sweepstakes interface (including, without limitation, any disclosure regarding the rules of the Sweepstakes or regarding the fact that Entrant may earn bonus entries through a referee’s use of your referral link). Entrant will receive one (1) bonus entry into the Sweepstakes for each individual who uses Entrant’s unique referral link to submit a valid entry into the Sweepstakes. For clarity, Entrant will not earn bonus entries for using the email invitation tool, rather the bonus entry will only be earned, as described below, for a valid entry into the Sweepstakes made using Entrant’s referral link obtained via email.

Twitter: Using the Twitter referral tool to invite their friends/followers to enter the Sweepstakes, Entrant will be provided with a customized Tweet that includes a unique referral link, which Entrant will authorize to be published to their personal timeline. Entrant may add to, but may not remove or modify any auto-populated copy included within the Tweet generated by the Sweepstakes interface (including, without limitation, any disclosure regarding the rules of the Sweepstakes or regarding the fact that Entrant may earn bonus entries through a referee’s use of your referral link). Entrant may post such referral Tweet a maximum of one (1) time per day each weekday during the Sweepstakes Period regardless of the number of Twitter accounts Entrant may have. Entrant will receive one (1) bonus entry into the Sweepstakes for each individual who uses Entrant’s unique referral link to submit a valid entry into the Sweepstakes. For clarity, Entrant will not earn bonus entries for using the Twitter referral tool, rather the bonus entry will only be earned, as described below, for a valid entry into the Sweepstakes made using Entrant’s referral link obtained via Twitter. Anyone using multiple Twitter accounts will be found ineligible.

For each valid entry into the Sweepstakes made using Entrant’s referral link, which was obtained through the email invitation message or the Tweet post described herein, Entrant will receive one (1) additional entry into the Sweepstakes, up to a maximum of one-hundred (100) additional “Refer a Friend” entries total during the Sweepstakes Period regardless of the method used or the number of referrals received.

By submitting your information via Twitter, you agree to the Twitter Terms of Service and privacy notice located at: https://twitter.com/tos. For the Share on Twitter bonus entry to be valid, during the Sweepstakes Period and for thirty (30) days thereafter, Entrant’s Twitter profile must be public, and thus viewable by the Sponsor and its agents, and Entrant must include the hashtag #Sweepstakes in their post. To the extent that Entrant’s Tweet promotes Sponsor or  Wyndham Rewards, Inc., Entrant is responsible for disclosing in their referral Tweet that they received an entry into this Sweepstakes in exchange for providing a promotional message or may receive an entry into this Sweepstakes in exchange for use of their referral link to enter the Sweepstakes. If Entrant does not have a Twitter account, and would like to create one for free, visit Twitter.com or download the app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and follow the instructions to set up an account. All posts to Twitter must comply with the applicable Terms of Service and may not contain obscene, lewd, derogatory, infringing, illegal, or inappropriate content, communicate messages inconsistent with the positive images with which Sponsor wishes to associate itself, or otherwise violate these Official Rules, as determined by Sponsor in their sole and absolute discretion.

Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same mobile phone, email account, or Twitter account. Entrant may not send more than one (1) email invitation to the same person during the Sweepstakes Period. Message and data rates may apply. All rules, guidelines, and terms and conditions of Twitter, Inc. apply. By including the hashtag #Sweepstakes in their Tweet post, Entrant is confirming their acceptance and agreement to these Official Rules.

Each Entrant is limited to one (1) original entry per Broadcast Day via the SMS Text Entry method, one (1) original entry per Broadcast Day via the Online Entry method, one (1) bonus entry into the Sweepstakes during the Sweepstakes Period for the ‘Share on Twitter’ entry method, and a total of one-hundred (100) bonus entries into the Sweepstakes during the Sweepstakes Period via the Sweepstakes Share Bonus Entry method, for a maximum total of one hundred and thirty-nine (139) entries into the Sweepstakes. Additional entries will be disqualified, as will incomplete entries, entries not submitted in accordance with these Official Rules, and entries not received during the Sweepstakes Period. Any attempt(s) made by the same individual to submit more than the permitted number of entries by using multiple emails/mobile numbers/accounts, false contact information, or otherwise may result in the Entrant being disqualified. Entries generated by a script, computer programs, macro, programmed, robotic or other automated means are void and may be disqualified. Entries that are in excess of the stated limits, incomplete, illegible, corrupted, damaged, destroyed, forged, false, lost, late or misdirected, deceptive or otherwise not in compliance with the Official Rules may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Entries submitted by Entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with respect to age and residence) are void. All materials submitted become the physical property of Sponsor and will not be returned. In the event of a dispute over the identity of an Entrant, entry will be deemed submitted by the registered account holder of the email address or social media account associated with the entry, provided that person is eligible. Prizewinners may be required to show proof of being the registered account holder. “Registered account holder” is defined as the natural person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the applicable domain or to a social media user name by the applicable social platform. In the event a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible. Those who do not follow all of the instructions, provide the required information in their entry form, or abide by these Official Rules and/or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified. The Sweepstakes Entities may run multiple campaigns, contests, sweepstakes or other promotions simultaneously. Entry into one (1) campaign, contest, or sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other.

Entrant’s entry (or entries) must be received by Sponsor between 6:00:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and 5:59:59 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Each Word of the Day is valid until 5:59:59 a.m. PT on the Broadcast Day on which the Word of the Day appears in a broadcast of a syndication episode of the Show, after which time the Word of the Day is reset.

It is the sole responsibility of the Entrant to notify Sponsor in writing of any changes to Personal Information, including email addresses, by mailing such notice (for receipt during the Sweepstakes Period) to: TMZ “WIN GREATEST VACATIONS IN HISTORY OF THE WORLD” Sweepstakes, c/o EHM Productions, Inc., 3500 West Olive, Suite 1000, Burbank, CA 91505. All entries and related correspondence become property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

PRIZEWINNER SELECTION PROCESS:

There will be one (1) National Grand Prizewinner. The National Grand Prizewinner is individually referred to herein as a “Prizewinner”. The Grand Prize is referenced hereinafter as “Prize.”

The potential Prizewinner will be selected through a random drawing on or about May 26, 2021, after 6:00:00 a.m. PT, from among all eligible entries received in accordance with these Official Rules. Sponsor will have complete discretion over interpretation of the Official Rules, administration of the Sweepstakes, and selection of the Prizewinner. Decisions of the Sponsor as to the selection of the Prizewinner will be final. Entrant shall be awarded a maximum of one (1) Prize regardless of the number of eligible entries submitted by Entrant.

If a potential Prizewinner is found ineligible or fails to comply with these Official Rules or any additional requests, that individual’s claim to a Prize is forfeited and an alternate qualifying and eligible Entrant may be contacted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to conduct a background check on any Prizewinner as a condition of awarding a Prize.

All Prizes legitimately claimed will be awarded.

NATIONAL GRAND PRIZEWINNER:

One (1) National Grand Prizewinner will receive the following:

One Million Two Hundred and Forty Thousand (1,240,000) Wyndham Rewards Points with an approximate retail value of Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($16,120) (additional terms and conditions may apply)

Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) paid in the form of  a check

840,000 Points are intended for free night stays at eligible properties and may be redeemed for stays at any of more than 50,000 Wyndham Rewards properties globally – including the program’s Hotels, Vacation Club Resorts, and Vacation Rental properties. Redemption of points allow the Prizewinner to select nights at the locations of winner’s choosing, subject to restrictions or additional terms and conditions.

400,000 Points are intended for redemption of tours and activities through Wyndham Rewards partner Viator.

Wyndham Rewards will also upgrade the Grand Prizewinner to Diamond Status in the Wyndham Rewards Program through December 31, 2022, so that the Prizewinner may enjoy premium benefits offered to Wyndham Rewards Members who attain Diamond status. Diamond status is not transferrable.

Prize is non-transferable, but may be used by the Prizewinner to book travel, airfare and excursions for

family and friends.

Prizewinner must provide their Wyndham Rewards membership number to receive the Prize. Wyndham Rewards membership accounts are free. If the Prizewinner does not have a Wyndham Rewards account, the Prizewinner must create a Wyndham Rewards account and provide the membership number to the Sponsor, as requested.

Wyndham Rewards Points shall be valid for a minimum of eighteen (18) months from the date of deposit into the Grand Prizewinner’s Wyndham Rewards account to utilize all points awarded with the Prize. The Grand Prizewinner may extend that time period to a maximum of forty-eight (48) months by maintaining regular activity on their Wyndham Rewards account in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Wyndham Rewards Program.

Wyndham Rewards points are subject to the full terms and conditions of the Wyndham Rewards program. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) No blackout dates on hotel redemptions, however blackout dates do apply to redemptions with program partners, including Caesars and Wyndham Destinations (Vacation Club Resorts), as well as Vacasa, Cottages and Landal Parks, and (b) Local taxes and resort fees are included on hotel redemptions but are not included on redemptions with program partners like Caesars. Redemptions with Vacasa, Cottages and Landal Parks cover room rate, local taxes and cleaning fees. Optional services, such as movie rentals, parking or allowance of pets, may be available for an additional charge.

Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the National Grand Prize: TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($24,120 USD)

TOTAL ARV OF ALL PRIZES: TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($24,120 USD)

Limit one (1) Prize per person and per household in the entirety of this Sweepstakes.

All Prizewinners will be required to review and execute further contracts and releases provided by Sponsor to receive the applicable Prize. (See the “Prizewinner Notification” section below for details.) All terms and conditions of the Sponsor Affidavit (defined below) or other prize-acceptance documentation, as well as any other rules, regulations and guidelines of Sponsor shall be applicable to the Prize.

The value of the Prize set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determination of the ARV thereof and such determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed.

PRIZEWINNER NOTIFICATION:

The potential Prizewinner will be notified using the Personal Information provided during entry by any of email, telephone, text message, a post on the potentially winning entry, or through a direct message on a social media platform (if applicable) (method to be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion) in a commercially reasonable time after the drawing. The potential Prizewinner must respond within one (1) hour of notification, and in accordance with the instructions in the notification, or the Prize may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be forfeited. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for false, incorrect, changed, incomplete or illegible contact information. Notification is deemed to have occurred immediately upon sending of an email, text, direct message on a social media platform, and/or placing of a phone call. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for electronic communications that are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, insufficient space in Entrant’s email or voicemail inbox to receive messages, or any limitations associated with receipt or delivery of text messages or direct messages.

The potential Prizewinner will be required to submit an affidavit of eligibility / release of liability / prize acceptance agreement (collectively, the “Affidavit”) and return the Affidavit within the time period specified at notification before being eligible to receive their Prize. In addition, for any prize with a value of $600 or more, or in the event the potential Prizewinner has been awarded prizes in other promotions operated by Sponsor for which this prize will cause the total value of all prizes received in a calendar year from the Sponsor to be $600 or more, the potential Prizewinner shall be required to return a completed IRS Form W-9 to the Sponsor prior to delivery of the prize (the “W9”). For Prizes delivered by Wyndham Rewards, Inc., the potential Prizewinner agrees to return a completed W9 for use by Wyndham Rewards, Inc. in association with delivery of the Prize. Prizewinner may receive from Wyndham Rewards, Inc. a copy of an IRS form 1099-MISC at the end of the calendar year, which form will also  be  filed  with  the  Internal  Revenue  Service. All Prize claims, including any required Affidavit that may require notarization, are subject to verification by Sponsor. If any potential Prizewinner fails or refuses to sign and return such Affidavit and W9 within the time period required by Sponsor or if the Prize or Prize notification is returned as rejected, faulty, unclaimed or returned as undeliverable to such potential Prizewinner, such potential Prizewinner may be disqualified and an alternate Prizewinner may be selected. Non-compliance shall result in disqualification. If any potential Prizewinner is found to be ineligible, or if they have not complied with these Official Rules and all other additional or supplemental rules or instructions, or if the potential Prizewinner cannot attend or participate in any portion of the Prize or participate in any Prize acceptance media programming, or declines a Prize for any reason prior to award, such potential Prizewinner may be disqualified and an alternate potential Prizewinner may be selected. If, for any reason, more bona fide Prizewinners come forward seeking to claim Prizes in excess of the number of each type of Prize set forth in these Official Rules, the winners, or remaining winners, as the case may be, of the advertised number of Prizes available may be selected in a random drawing from among all persons making purportedly valid claims for such Prize(s). Inclusion in such drawing shall be each Entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, lost, damaged, intercepted, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify the potential Prizewinner.

ADDITIONAL PRIZE INFORMATION:

Sponsor reserves the right to conduct a background check on the potential Prizewinner and the potential Prizewinner agrees to execute any additional documentation necessary for and to cooperate fully in any such background check conducted by or on behalf of Sponsor.

Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen cash, cash equivalent, gift cards, or other forms of prize distributed. In the event of such a loss, Sponsor shall have the right, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to disqualify the Prizewinner or to award to that Prizewinner the remaining elements of the Prize which shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsor’s prize obligation to the Prizewinner and no additional compensation will be awarded.

Terms and conditions of gift cards apply. Any taxes (federal, state, and local) and all other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance or use and not specified in these Official Rules as being part of a Prize will be the sole responsibility of the Prizewinner. Any Prize details not specified in these Official Rules will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any Prize or any portion thereof with another Prize or Prize component of equal or greater value for any reason, including unavailability of the stated Prize. Entrants waive the right to assert, as a cost of winning any Prize, any and all costs of verification and any liability and publicity which might arise from claiming or seeking to claim said Prize.

If Prizewinner does not accept the entire Prize, the unaccepted Prize (or part of the Prize) will be forfeited and Sponsor will have no further obligation with respect to that Prize or any portion of that Prize. Sponsor will have no liability for a potential Prizewinner’s failure or inability to accept a Prize for any reason. Any failure to use a Prize after acceptance does not relieve the Prizewinner of their tax obligations associated with winning the Prize. No transfers, prize substitutions or cash redemptions will be made, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prizewinner is strictly prohibited from selling, auctioning, trading or otherwise transferring the opportunity to receive the Prize, except with Sponsor’s permission, which may be granted or withheld for any reason in its sole discretion. Prizes will only be shipped or otherwise provided to the verified Prizewinner’s address in the fifty (50) United States or D.C. (unless Sponsor agrees otherwise in its sole discretion).

Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen points, tickets, vouchers, certificates, gift cards, or other forms of prize distributed. In the event of such a loss, Sponsor shall have the right, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to disqualify the Prizewinner or to award to that Prizewinner the remaining elements of the Prize which shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsor’s prize obligation to the Prizewinner and no additional compensation will be awarded.

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

Entrant’s Personal Information will be utilized by Sponsor for fulfillment of Sweepstakes Prizes and to comply with legal requirements, and otherwise in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. To review Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, go to https://policies.warnerbros.com/privacy/. To review Sponsor’s Terms of Use, which apply to your use of the https://TMZSweepstakes.com/ site , go to https://www.warnerbros.com/terms-use. By entering this Sweepstakes, Entrant accepts and agrees to abide by all Sponsor policies and terms.

OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE:

All Sweepstakes related materials, including submission entries (“Submission”) becomes the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. The copyright in any Submission shall remain the property of Entrant, but entry into this Sweepstakes constitutes Entrant’s irrevocable and perpetual permission and consent, without further compensation, right to review, or attribution, to use, reproduce, print, publish, transmit, distribute, sell, perform, adapt, enhance, make derivative works of, or display such Submission for any purpose, including, but not limited to, editorial, advertising, trade, commercial, and publicity purposes by Sponsor and/or others authorized by Sponsor, in any and all media now in existence or hereafter invented, throughout the universe, for the duration or the copyright in the Submission. Sponsor and/or others authorized by Sponsor shall have the right to use, distribute, perform, display, print, publish, transmit, make derivative works of, edit, adapt, and modify the Submission. All Entrants submitting materials/content as part of the Sweepstakes will be non-exclusively licensing (with the unlimited right to sublicense) to Sweepstakes Entities the right to use Entrant’s name, social media account username and likeness, for any purpose (including any and all commercial purposes). Entrant represents and warrants that the materials submitted will not infringe or violate any right whatsoever, including, without limitation, any personal rights (e.g., defamation, privacy, false light, moral right, etc.) or any property rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, right to ideas, etc.) of any person or entity and the use thereof will result in no third-party liability or obligations. Any Entrant posting or submitting content with obscene or other inappropriate material may be disqualified by Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion.

Any use of any of the Sweepstakes Entities trademarks or copyright interest for any purpose not authorized by Sweepstakes Entities is strictly prohibited and may subject Entrant to civil and/or criminal liability.

PUBLICITY GRANT: 

Subject to applicable law, each Entrant irrevocably grants the Sweepstakes Entities and each of their licensees, and its and their successors, assigns and sub-licensees the right and permission to use their name, voice, likeness, social-media username, biographical material, any content included in an entry, and any other personal attribute or identifier for advertising, promotional and/or publicity purposes, in all forms of media and by all manners (now and hereafter known), worldwide, in perpetuity, without any compensation, obligation, notice or consideration except for the awarding of the Prize(s) to the Prizewinners.

NO WARRANTIES:

ALL PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “with all faults.” sweepstakes ENTITIES make no warranties, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the use or enjoyment of any prize, or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, its quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any and all warranties for a prize, or any portion thereof – IF ANY – are contained in the manufacturers’ or service providers’ warranties, as relevant.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The use of certain companies’ products and services as Prizes does not imply participation in, approval of, or endorsement of this Sweepstakes by such companies.

RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering, ALL ENTRANTS IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT’s HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, LEGAL SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS release and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ALL sweepstakes ENTITIES, TWITTER, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) From and against any and all claims, demands, losses and causes of action for any DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL CONSEQUENTIAL, punitive, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES), liability, loss, cost, fees (including attorneys’ fees), including, without limitation, damage to PERSON (INCLUDING DEATH) OR personal or real property, due, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of THE acceptance, possession, REDEMPTION, MISDIRECTION, use or misuse of ANY prize OR ANY PORTION OF ANY PRIZE (including any activity OR TRAVEL related thereto) or participation in the sweepstakes and the ACTIVITIES OR FOR ANY And all claims based on rights of publicity and rights of privacy WHETHER any of these things are CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, NEGLIGENCE OR MISCONDUCT OF THE SPONSOR AND/OR ANY OTHER RELEASED PARTY.

DISCLAIMERS:

By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liability, costs (including attorneys’ fees), losses, damages, fines or injuries (up to and including bodily injury and death) of any kind arising out of or related to: (i) Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes (including travel to/from any Sweepstakes activity); (ii) any acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any Prize (including, without limitation, losses, damages or injuries to Entrant’s or any other person’s equipment or other property, or to their persons, including those arising from any travel to/from and participation in any Prize event or activity); (iii) the Released Parties’ violation of rights of publicity or privacy, claims of defamation or portrayal in a false light or based on any claim of infringement of intellectual property; and (iv) any typographical, human or other error in the printing, offering, selection, operation or announcement of any Sweepstakes activity and/or Prize. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Entrant agrees that the Released Parties have neither made nor will be in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, in connection with the Sweepstakes and/or with respect to Prizes, including, without limitation, to any Prize’s quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Entrant agrees that the Released Parties shall have no responsibility or liability for discontinued prizes; human error; incorrect or inaccurate transcription of registration and/or account information; any technical malfunctions of the telephone or data network, computer online system, computer dating mechanism, computer equipment, software, social media platform, or Internet service provider utilized by Sponsor; interruption or inability to access the website, application or any online service via the Internet due to hardware or software compatibility problems; any damage to Entrant’s (or any third person’s) computer or mobile device and/or its contents related to or resulting from any part of the Sweepstakes; any lost/delayed data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, viruses, bugs, defects; and/or any other errors or malfunctions, even if caused by the negligence of the Released Parties. The Released Parties are not responsible for any changes or unavailability of the wireless carrier, internet service provider, or the social media platform used for purposes of administering this Sweepstakes that may interfere with the Sweepstakes (including any limitations, any restrictions, or any conditions on Sponsor’s ability to use the website, SMS text service, or social media platform for the Sweepstakes as set forth herein that are not acceptable to Sponsor) or ability of Entrant to timely enter, receive notices, or communicate with Sponsor via the website, SMS text service, or social media platform, in which case Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may terminate or modify the Sweepstakes.

The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for human errors or for any damaged, tampered with, delayed, illegible, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled, late, lost, forged, misaddressed, misdirected, mutilated, mass machine-generated, unintelligible, incomprehensible, stolen entries or entries otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules. In addition, Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any typographical errors in these Official Rules, Sweepstakes content or any advertising materials for the Sweepstakes, or for any kind of computer, electronic, hardware, software, Internet, network, data, technical or telephone failures and/or problems caused by the Sponsor and/or the other Sweepstakes Entities or the user, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, or by any human, typographical, electronic, network or other error that may occur in receiving and/or processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes, or by infection by computer viruses, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or technical failure.

If the Sweepstakes becomes compromised, hampered, interrupted, not capable of running as planned, rendered impossible of performance in any way, or prevented, including, without limitation, because of any kind of computer viruses, bugs, electronic, hardware, software, Internet, network, technical or telephone failures, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, an event of force majeure, or any other cause created by Sponsor and/or the other Sweepstakes Entities, any user or Entrant or a third party, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change the Official Rules, to cancel, modify, suspend, or withdraw the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes offer and/or cancel, modify, suspend, or withdraw any method of entry, without notice, and select Prizewinners from all valid entries received for the Sweepstakes prior to or after the cancellation, modification, suspension or withdrawal (if any) or to otherwise award any Prize(s) as deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor in its sole discretion. As used herein, an event of force majeure shall be deemed to include, without limitation, an act of God or public enemy; an act or threat of terrorism, war (declared or undeclared), riot or civil commotion, fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemic/pandemic of health or other means, earthquake, explosion, riot or civil disturbance, public health crisis (e.g. COVID-19, SARS, Ebola, Measles), casualties, satellite or equipment failure, boycott, labor dispute, strike or stoppage (including a strike by the members of any union), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, an act, regulation, order, guidance, or request of or by any federal, state or local authority or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the act, regulation, order, guidance, or request proves to be invalid); order or any court or jurisdiction; or any other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

All Entrants, as a condition of entry, agree that they have not been required to purchase any kind of Internet, wireless, or data service whatsoever in order to participate in and/or enter the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for the actions of Entrants in connection with the Sweepstakes, including Entrants’ attempts to circumvent the Official Rules or otherwise interfere with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. Persons found tampering with or abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes, or whom Sponsor believes to be causing malfunction, error, disruption or damage may be disqualified. Additionally, any attempt to cheat the Sweepstakes, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor, may result in immediate disqualification of Entrant, as well as other possible consequences, including disqualification from any and all existing and future sweepstakes. ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE (INCLUDING ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM OR APPLICATION) OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK ALL LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify (or terminate the Prize of) any individual who is found to be, or suspected of, acting in violation of these Official Rules, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike, obscene, immoral, or disruptive manner, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person.

Entrant further understands and agrees that all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California (“Section 1542”) and any similar law of any state or territory of the United States that may be applicable with respect to the foregoing release(s) are hereby expressly and forever waived. Entrant acknowledges that Section 1542 provides that: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN THEIR FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY THEM, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED THEIR SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.” The releases hereunder are intended to apply to all claims not known or suspected to exist with the intent of waiving the effect of laws requiring the intent to release future unknown claims.

GOVERNING LAW:

The parties agree that the Sweepstakes and these Official Rules will be governed, construed, and interpreted under the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: 

Entrant, Sponsor, and the other Released Parties (each, a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) each agree to fully and finally settle all disputes pertaining to the Sweepstakes, administration of the Sweepstakes, and/or these Official Rules only through binding arbitration; provided, however, Sponsor and  Wyndham Rewards, Inc. shall be entitled to seek injunctive or equitable relief in the state and federal courts in Los Angeles County, California and any other court with jurisdiction over the Parties. In arbitration, there is no judge or jury and review is limited. The arbitrator’s decision and award are final and binding, with limited exceptions, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. The Parties agree that, except as set forth above, any claim, suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration before a sole arbitrator under the Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS Inc. (“JAMS”) or any successor to JAMS. In the event JAMS is unwilling or unable to set a hearing date within fourteen (14) days of the filing of a “Demand for Arbitration”, then either Party can elect to have the arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or any other mutually agreeable arbitration administration service. If an in-person hearing is required, then it will take place in Los Angeles, California or – where required by the arbitration service’s rules – in or near your home town. The federal or state law that applies to these Official Rules will also apply during the arbitration. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis and will not be consolidated with any other proceedings that involve any claims or controversy of another party, including any class actions; provided, however, if for any reason any court or arbitrator holds that this restriction is unconscionable or unenforceable, then the agreement to arbitrate doesn’t apply and the dispute must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California. Sponsor agrees to pay the administrative and arbitrator’s fees in order to conduct the arbitration (but specifically excluding any travel or other costs of Entrant to attend the arbitration hearing). Either Party may, notwithstanding this provision, bring qualifying claims in small claims court.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (A) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED, WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (B) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL THIRD-PARTY, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; (C) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED; AND (D) ENTRANTS’ REMEDIES ARE LIMITED TO A CLAIM FOR MONEY DAMAGES (IF ANY) AND ENTRANT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR EQUITABLE RELIEF, PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT NOTHING IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES WILL RESTRICT A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT’S RIGHT (IF ANY) TO PURSUE PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AS PERMITTED BY LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION PROVISION ABOVE.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules or the Affidavit will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision of the Official Rules or the Affidavit is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules or any other guidelines, instructions, policies, or term will not constitute a waiver of that provision. Entrant agrees to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules. Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on any website, social media platform or application and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.

WINNER LIST:

To receive the Prizewinners’ list, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: “Sweepstakes Winners’ List”, EHM Productions, Inc., 3500 West Olive, Suite 1000, Burbank, CA 91505 within sixty (60) days of expiration of the Sweepstakes Period. Please indicate which Sweepstakes winners’ list you are requesting by referencing the name of the Sweepstakes in your request.

OFFICIAL RULES:

For a copy of the Official Rules, go to https://TMZSweepstakes.com/ during the Sweepstakes Period.

SPONSOR:

This Sweepstakes is sponsored by EHM Productions, Inc., 3500 West Olive, Suite 1000, Burbank, CA 91505.

Reference to third parties in connection with prizes and/or third-party websites or services are for reference and identification purposes only and not intended to suggest endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Sponsor or the Sweepstakes.

Warner Bros., ‘TMZ’, and their logos are trademarks of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and are used with permission. All trademarks, service marks, logos, products, or service names are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Telepictures Productions,  Wyndham Rewards, Inc., AT&T, Apple, Inc., Google, LLC, Alphabet, Inc., Twitter, Inc., or any other third-party not specifically designated by Sponsor. Information is being provided solely to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules.

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