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TODAY's Show Choir Showdown official rules

Today's Show Choir Showdown contest

Official Rules

TODAY's Show Choir Showdown official rules

Voting rules, voting period and restrictions
On or about October 21st, 2010, at 10:00 am ET and ending on or about October 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 am ET (“Grand Prize Voting Period”), or on such other dates and at such other times as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, visitors to the Website may vote for their favorite Finalist (as applicable) according to the voting rules and procedures established by Sponsors, which will be posted on the Website. At the start of the Grand Prize Voting Period, each Finalist’s information (as applicable) will be posted on the Website in a randomized manner. After viewing the Finalist’s information (as applicable), visitors may vote for their favorite Finalist (as applicable) online by following the instructions provided on the Website. The Grand Prize Voting Period, voting rules and procedures and voting methods are subject to change, at Sponsors’ sole discretion, and any changes will be posted on the Website. In the event of a tie, ties will be broken as described above with regards to Finalist and Grand Prize selections. Voting is currently limited to one (1) vote per person during Grand Prize Voting Period, but Sponsors reserve the right to change the limit on the number of votes, in its sole discretion. Notification regarding any such change will be announced on-air and/or posted on the Website.

Eligibility: You must be 13 years of age or older to submit your vote (“Vote”).” You must be a permanent legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia. Limit one vote per person.

Prize: There will be one (1) prize (“Grand Prize”) awarded consisting of a two (2) day/one (1) night trip to New York City for no more than twenty (20) Performers, plus an additional amount of chaperones, if necessary, to be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. The trip will include:  Round-trip, commercial coach-class air transportation for Grand Prize Winners and chaperones from an airport near the Grand Prize Winners’ residences to an airport near or in New York City (as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion) on or about November 10th, 2010; a voucher good for one (1) night hotel accommodations at a hotel as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion; and ground transportation to and from airport near or in New York City and hotel. On or about November 11th, 2010, Grand Prize Winner will be invited to perform the act from its Video, or other current act as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, live on-air during the filming of TODAY. This live performance must be accomplished in a twenty-four (24) ft by fourteen (14) ft space and shall include no more than twenty (20) Performers, all of whom must have appeared in the Video. All of the above Grand Prize elements are subject to change and shall be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion.  The Estimated Retail Value  (“ERV”) of the Grand Prize is thirty five thousand dollars ($35,000).

Actual retail value (“ARV”) of Grand Prizes will vary depending on the point of departure, point of arrival, fare fluctuation for the flight and hotel. Grand Prize Winner and/or Performers, if appropriate, will receive an IRS Form 1099 from Sponsors for the total ERV of Grand Prize for the calendar year in which such Grand Prize was awarded. Any differences between stated ERV and ARV will not be awarded. Sponsors will determine all details of the Grand Prize in their sole discretion. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute the Grand Prize (or Grand Prize element) of comparable or greater value for any reason at Sponsors’ sole discretion. All taxes and other unspecified expenses, costs, or fees associated with the acceptance and/or use of a Grand Prize are the sole responsibility of Grand Prize Winner. Grand Prize cannot be transferred by Grand Prize Winner or redeemed for cash and are valid only for the items detailed above, with no substitution of Grand Prize by Grand Prize Winner. If Grand Prize is unclaimed, it will be forfeited. If Grand Prize Winner chooses to take the trip with fewer than twenty (20) Performers and/or no chaperones are required, the remaining elements of Grand Prize shall not be awarded. Grand Prize Winner, Performers and chaperones acknowledge that accepting any portion of the Grand Prize shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsors’ Grand Prize obligation to Grand Prize Winner and no additional compensation will be awarded.  

Airline and hotel reservations are subject to availability. Certain blackout periods, expiration dates and travel restrictions may apply. Travel and hotel arrangements will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion and must be made through Sponsors. Once determined, no change, extension or substitution of trip dates is permitted, except by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Chaperones must be at least twenty five (25) years of age as of the first date of travel. Grand Prize Winner and chaperones must travel together on the same itinerary. The Grand Winner will be responsible for ground transportation to and from the airport at point of origin. Unless otherwise indicated, no other travel elements (including, without limitation, insurance, gasoline, meals, gratuities, souvenirs, etc.) are included in Grand Prize. Tickets are non-refundable and are not valid for business-related or group travel. Tickets are valid only for travel on airlines chosen by Sponsors at Sponsors’ sole discretion. Sponsors have the right in their sole discretion to substitute ground transportation for air transportation depending on Grand Prize Winner’s location and/or place of residence. Travel must be completed by dates specified by Sponsors or Grand Prize will be forfeited. Tickets will be issued only to Grand Prize Winner and chaperones, if necessary. Tickets are void if sold for cash or other consideration. Grand Prize Winners and chaperones, if necessary, are responsible for any tax liability, including applicable departure taxes or fees, inspection charges, security charges or other ticket or baggage fees. Once issued, tickets are non-transferable and may not be reissued once travel has commenced. Open tickets may not be issued and stopovers are not permitted. If an unscheduled stopover occurs, full fare will be charged from stopover point for the remaining segments, including return, of the trip. Sponsors are not liable for any expenses incurred as a consequence of flight cancellation/delay. Grand Prize Winner and chaperones, if necessary, must have valid travel documents (e.g., valid government-issued photo identification and/or passport) prior to departure. Sponsors shall have no responsibility or liability for cancellations, delays, or any other change by any company or person providing any element of Grand Prize due to reasons beyond Sponsors’ control, and are not responsible or liable for any expenses incurred as a consequence thereof. All travel will be at the risk of Grand Prize Winner and chaperones. All elements of Grand Prize must be redeemed at the same time.  If Grand Prize Winner chooses to take the trip with fewer than twenty (20) Performers, the remaining elements of Grand Prize shall not be awarded. Grand Prize Winner, Performers and chaperones acknowledge that accepting any portion of the Grand Prize shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsors’ Grand Prize obligation to Grand Prize Winner and no additional compensation will be awarded.

ADDITIONAL TERMS: These Official Rules and the Contest itself are neither a contract nor an application for employment. Sponsors reserve the right to terminate the Contest or permanently disqualify from any promotion any person they believe has intentionally violated these Official Rules. Any attempt to deliberately damage the Contest or the operation thereof is unlawful and subject to legal action by Sponsors, who may seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, suspend or modify the Contest or any element thereof (including, without limitation, these Official Rules) without notice in any manner and for any reason (including, without limitation, in the event of any unanticipated occurrence that is not fully addressed in these Official Rules). In the event of cancellation, modification or suspension, Sponsors reserve the right to select a Finalist and/or Grand Prize Winner, as applicable, and award all remaining prizes in their sole discretion from among all eligible, non-suspect Entries received prior to the time of the event warranting such cancellation, modification or suspension based on the Judging Criteria described above. Notice of such cancellation, modification or suspension will be posted on the Website. Sponsors may prohibit any Performer or potential Performer from participating in the Contest, if such Performer or potential Performer shows a disregard for these Official Rules; acts with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other Performer, Sponsors, or agents or representatives of Sponsors; or behaves in any other disruptive manner (as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion). The failure of Sponsors to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations), or other “force majeure” event will not be considered a breach of these Official Rules. Released Parties assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to Performers’ or to any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with the Contest. Released Parties are not responsible for telecommunications, network, electronic, technical, or computer failures of any kind; for inaccurate transcription of entry information; for errors in any publicity, promotional, advertising or marketing materials or in these Official Rules; for any human or electronic error; or for entries that are stolen, misdirected, garbled, delayed, lost, late, damaged, returned, corrupted or postage due. 

DISPUTES: THE CONTEST IS GOVERNED BY AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND THE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. IF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, IT SHALL THEN BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT VERSIONS THEREOF (“JAMES RULES”). THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF AN ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW YORK. ALL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK. 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 SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: For the name of the Grand Prize Winner, available after October 22nd, 2010, visit .

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