COMMUNITY LINX COMPETITION – DETROIT EDITION OFFICIAL RULES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
June 6th - Posted By Foot Locker Unlocked
COMMUNITY LINX COMPETITION – DETROIT EDITION
OFFICIAL RULES AND
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN
1. ELIGIBILITY: The Community Linx Competition – Detroit Edition (the “Competition” or “Contest”), is open to legal residents in the State of Michigan, United States. Entrants must be a valid legal resident of the state of Michigan, have a valid email address, have a Michigan State identification card and be of legal age of majority (18 years of age or older) in the State of Michigan at the time of Entry (as defined hereinafter) to be eligible to submit an Entry (as defined hereinafter).
Employees or Contractors of Foot Locker Retail, Inc. (“Foot Locker”), DJ USA Events Inc. dba InHouse Design (“InHouse”), or any of their respective past, present, and future parent, subsidiary, or affiliate companies, or other companies associated with the promotion of the Competition (collectively, the “Administrators”), as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the Competition. The Competition is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (collectively, “Applicable Law”) and is void where otherwise prohibited or restricted by Applicable Law.
2. SPONSORS; ABOUT THE CONTEST: The Competition is sponsored and administered by Foot Locker (the “Sponsor”). The Sponsor is in search of rising fashion stylists in Detroit and is looking to select five (5) eligible stylists to highlight their talent at an in-store experience at the Foot Locker 8 Mile Community Store. The five (5) eligible stylist selected by InHouse Design employees (collectively, the “Judge”) as a result of this competition will have the opportunity to showcase their styling skill set in front of a lead stylist by participating in a styling workshop where the stylists will create their own looks that will be professionally photographed for their portfolio and join in a Q&A session for industry insight. No purchase necessary in order to participate. All decisions of the Sponsor and Judge are final in all matters relating to the Competition.
3. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Participation in the Competition constitutes a full and unconditional agreement to, and acceptance by each applicable entrant (each, an “Entrant”) of these Official Rules and Terms and Conditions of the Competition (the “Official Rules”) and any additional documents (including but not limited to the COVID-19 Release and Waiver of Liability for Third Parties, the Photo Release Form, and Foot Locker’s Event Disclaimer) which the Administrators may determine from time to time, which are hereinafter incorporated by reference, and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Being selected to participate in the in-store experience (both of which are described below) is expressly contingent upon full compliance with these Official Rules and fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH ENTRANT AND THE ADMINISTRATORS. THESE OFFICIAL RULES GOVERN EACH ENTRANT’S ENTRY IN THE CONTEST. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO ABIDE BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES.
An Entrant’s failure to comply with these Official Rules at any time will void their Entry (as defined hereinafter).
4. PARTICIPATION; EXPENSES: Entrant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Entrant is participating in this Competition as a result of his or her own free will and as such acknowledges, agrees, and understands that he or she will be expressly prohibited from seeking any form of reimbursement from each of the Administrators for any expenses, economic losses, or costs, including but not limited to: travel, lodging or hotels, food and beverages, telecommunications or data charges, or any other costs incurred in connection with this Competition.
Administrators will not reimburse any Entrant for any expense or for any reason—no exceptions will be granted. All Entrant’s enter at their own expense.
5. ENTRY; HOW TO ENTER: InHouse and Foot Locker will post a call to action on their respective social media pages (@inhousedesignny, and @footlockerdetroit) with information on the contest and a Splash link to submit an Entry in each of their social media accounts’ bios. Entrants must submit their entries in accordance with the terms of these Official Rules, and each entry must consist of [two (2) looks from their professional portfolio in JPEG or PDF format depicting streetwear style.] (the “Entry”). The Judge will review all entrees and select 5 winners. The Judge will judge submissions on: (i) professionalism: the Entry clearly displays previous styling experience with professional photos and (ii) relevancy to streetwear: the Entry shows a unique approach to styling and the looks are original and show inspiration from streetwear aesthetic. InHouse must also have a picture of the Entrant’s valid Michigan State identification card showing proof of residency in Detroit, and must be submitted within the entry period of 10:00 am EST June 6th, 2022 and 11:59 pm EST June 10th, 2022(the “Entry Period”). The Entry must be titled with the Entrant’s full legal name that matches your Michigan identification card. No nicknames will be permitted.
6. COMPETITION SELECTION PROCESS: On our about June 11-12th, 2022, the Judge will evaluate all Entries and select up to five (5) winners based on: (i) professionalism: the Entry clearly displays previous styling experience with professional photos and (ii) relevancy to streetwear: the Entry shows a unique approach to styling and the looks are original and show inspiration from streetwear aesthetic. The odds of being selected depend on the number of Entries received and the performance of each Entrant. Sponsor reserves the right to select fewer than five (5) winners if it does not receive a sufficient number of qualified Entries. The winners will be notified via email on June 13th, 2022. If any email to any of the potential winners is undeliverable, if a response to any email is not received within forty-eight (48) hours of date of its sending, or if any of the potential winners do not comply with these Official Rules, at the Administrators’ sole discretion, such potential winner’s opportunity to receive the Reward (as hereinafter defined) is forfeited and the next runner-up shall be selected by the Judge in its sole
discretion. Winner who comply with the eligibility requirements set forth in these Official Rules, including without limitation the terms set forth in Section 3 and 5, they will be selected to receive the Reward).
During the Entry Period, if an Entrant fails to comply with the other eligibility rules described in these Official Rules, the Entry will be deemed ineligible and will not count and will be voided. Each Entry may only feature the applicable Entrant and not any other person, including without limitation models. The styled look featured in an Entry must be an original work by the Entrant that does not use or infringe upon another stylist’s or any other third party’s work. Submitting more than one (1) Entry is expressly prohibited. Sponsor will not receive or review any Entry from “protected” or “private” files. An Entrant is prohibited from setting up multiple email accounts for the purpose of submitting more than one (1) Entry in the Competition.
By submitting an Entry, the Entrant expressly acknowledges that he or she must be aware that
INTERNET ACCESS IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY AND STANDARD
DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Other charges may apply (such as normal airtime and carrier charges as well as charges for wireless Internet access) and may appear on the Entrant’s mobile phone bill or be deducted from their prepaid account balance. Wireless carriers’ rate plans may vary, and an Entrant should contact their wireless carrier for more information on messaging rate plans and charges relating to their participation in this Competition. Mobile device service may not be available in all areas. An Entrant should check his or her mobile device’s capabilities for specific instructions.
THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE (1) ENTRY PER ENTRANT USING ONLY ONE (1) EMAIL ACCOUNT FOR THE DURATION OF THE ENTRY PERIOD (AND SUCH EMAIL ACCOUNT MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE CONTEST PERIOD FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT STAGE OF THE CONTEST THAT AN ENTRANT ADVANCES TO BEYOND THE ENTRY PERIOD).
Any Entry received from any Entrant in excess of the stated limitations, outside of the Entry Period, or through the use of agencies, robotic, repetitive, automatic, programed or similar methods, will be ineligible and will not count and will be deemed void. Administrators reserve the right to disqualify any Entrant who fails to abide by these eligibility rules.
7. GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: No Entry may contain any content that the Administrators or Judge, in their discretion, determines to:
a. be vulgar, offensive, sexually explicit, profane, or pornographic;
b. be derogatory or discriminatory of any age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status;
c. endorse any form of hate or hate group;
d. defame, misrepresent, or contain disparaging remarks about other people, products, or companies;
e. be violent or promotes the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, weapons, or unsafe activities;
f. promote any political agenda or message;
g. contain any material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including, but not limited to, material that violates privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement
h. contain third-party trademarks, logos, insignia, including brand names of any products, trade dress (such as distinctive packaging or building exteriors and interiors) owned by others without permission. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to remove or blur, or to ask applicable the applicable Entrant to remove or blur any non-material elements (e.g., small logos on clothing, artwork hanging in the background, etc.) rather than disqualify an otherwise compliant Entry;
i. contain any personal identification, such as persons’ names, email addresses, street addresses, or license plate numbers, except as to the extent required to validly submit an Entry and otherwise comply with the requirements of these Official Rules;
j. communicate messages or images inconsistent with the positive image of any of the Administrators’ respective names, trademarks, logos, insignias, or brands;
k. violate any Applicable Law; or
l. include or refer to any third parties, including, but not limited to, minor children, celebrities, friends, or other persons, who have not expressly authorized such inclusion or reference.
The Administrators reserve the right to reject and void any Entry which the Administrators determine, in their discretion, do not meet the above criteria or is otherwise offensive or is not in keeping with any of the Administrators’ respective images and reputations. Administrators reserves the right to remove any Entry or disqualify any Entry without prior notice to the applicable Entrant. By submitting an Entry, an Entrant represents and warrants that he or she consents to the submission and use of his or hers Entry in the Competition and to its use as otherwise set forth herein. All decisions of Judges and Administrators are final and binding.
8. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CONSENTS: By submitting an Entry, each Entrant represents and warrants that (a) he or she has the right to submit each Entry and to grant to the Administrators the full authority and the exclusive right to use each Entry as described below;
(b) his or her Entry consists only of original work and each Entry has not previously been published anywhere else or entered into any other Competition; (c) he or she has not granted any person or any corporation, company, governmental authority, limited liability company, partnership, trust, estate, association, or any other individual entity or organization in his, her, or its own or any representative capacity any rights to use each Entry; (d) each Entry meets the eligibility criteria set forth above in these Official Rules; (e) each Entry does not defame or violate the rights of publicity or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon the publicity rights or privacy of any third person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or property rights or other third-party rights; and (f) each Entry is not offensive or inappropriate, as determined by the Administrators or the Judge in their discretion, nor does it violate any Applicable Law. By submitting an Entry, each Entrant represents and warrants that he or she consents to the submission and use of each Entry in the Competition and to its use as otherwise set forth herein.
By completing and submitting any Entry, each Entrant (a) represents and warrants that (i) he or she has read, and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, and (ii) based on the Official Rules, he or she is eligible to participate in the Competition; (b) irrevocably consents to the use of his her name and or likeness and each Entry by the Administrators for promotional purposes in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered (including, without limitation, online or in print, film, or television) throughout the world and on the Internet, and in perpetuity, without compensation (unless prohibited by Applicable Law) or additional consents; and (c) agrees to be bound by the interpretations of these Official Rules by Sponsor which are final in all matters relating to the Competition.
9. OWNERSHIP: Entrant understands and agrees that he or she shall retain all ownership rights in his or her respective Entry; however, Entrant understands and acknowledges that by submitting an Entry, the Administrators and their respective licensors, licensees, and advertisers shall be granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid, transferrable, assignable, sublicensable (through multiple tiers) the right to use, copy, reproduce, display, distribute, publish, modify, adapt, make derivative works of, make collective works with, translate, and otherwise exploit any Entry, in whole or in part, in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered (including, without limitation, online or in print, film, or television) throughout the world in perpetuity without compensation, permission or notification to Entrant or any third party, for any purpose whatsoever (including, without limitation, the promotion of the Competition), and with or without identifying such Entrant as the source thereof.
Each and every one of the winners understands and agrees that he or she shall retain all ownership rights in his or her respective styled look created in preparation for the Experience (“Styled Look”); however, Entrant understands and acknowledges that the Administrators and their respective licensors, licensees, and advertisers shall be granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid, transferrable, assignable, sublicensable (through multiple tiers) the right to use, copy, reproduce, display, distribute, publish, modify, adapt, make derivative works of, make collective works with, translate, and otherwise exploit any styled look, in whole or in part, in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered (including, without limitation, online or in print, film, or television) throughout the world in perpetuity without compensation, permission or notification to Entrant or any third party, for any purpose whatsoever (including, without limitation, the promotion of the Competition), and with or without identifying such Entrant as the source thereof.
By submitting an Entry, each Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the Administrators may obtain many submissions in this Competition and that each Entry may be similar or identical in theme, idea, format, or other respects to other Entries submitted in this Competition or other promotions or contests sponsored by any of the Administrators, or to other ideas conceived by or provided to any of the Administrators, and the Entrant waives any and all Claims (defined herein) he or she has or may have, now or in the future, that any Entry and other works accepted, reviewed and used by any of the Administrators that are similar or identical to each Entry. Except where prohibited by Applicable Law, the Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the Administrators do not have now, nor shall it have in the future, any duty or liability, direct
or indirect, vicarious, contributory, or otherwise, with respect to the infringement or protection of any copyright or other intellectual property right in and to each Entry.
10. REWARD: Five (5) winners will each receive the following reward (collectively, the “Reward”): (a) one (1) pair of the Diadora x Raekwon sneaker; (b) entry to participate in an in-person workshop (the “Workshop”) on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 between 6:00 PM EST and approximately 9:30 PM EST at Foot Locker’s 8 Mile Community Store location consisting of: (i) a Q&A Session with a lead stylist; (ii) an activity where each winner will work individually to style a male model and showcase a look as if they were styling for Raekwon. The Workshop’s date and time is subject to change as the Sponsor may determine necessary;
(iii) photos of the winner’s Styled Looks to be captured by a professional photographer at the Workshop for use the winner’s portfolio. The approximate retail value of each Reward is:
$120.00.
No other consolation reward, participation reward, or reimbursement for any expenses in connection with this Competition will be awarded to any Entrant. A winner is responsible for paying any applicable income taxes and any and all other costs and expenses not listed above. Any reward details not specified above will be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
The Reward is given “as-is” without any warranty or guarantee, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The date for fulfillment of the Reward will be as soon as reasonably practical, as determined by the Sponsor. No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent of the Reward or any portion thereof is permitted, except with the express written consent of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Reward, in whole or in part, with another reward of equal or greater value if the Reward is not available for any reason, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
By accepting the Reward, where permitted by Applicable Law, each of the winners hereby grants to the Administrators and those acting pursuant to the authority of Administrators (which grant will be confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast, and use worldwide IN ALL MEDIA, in perpetuity, without limitation at any time, any of the Qualifier’s name, photo, portrait, picture, video, actual or simulated likeness, image, voice, address (city and state), biographical information, and any other material based thereon or derived therefrom for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval, or notification.
11. PRIVACY; PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited, participation in the Competition constitutes an Entrant’s consent to Administrators’ use of Entrant’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for Competition purposes in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered (including, without limitation, online or in print, film, or television) throughout the world and on the Internet, and in perpetuity by the Administrators and its designees, without compensation (unless prohibited by Applicable 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.
12. GENERAL CONDITIONS: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Competition is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to, fraud, virus, or other technical problem, Administrators may, in their discretion, either (a) suspend the Competition to address the impairment and then resume the Competition in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) permit the Judge to determine the winners from among the eligible Entries received during the Experience up to the time of the impairment using the judging criteria outlined above. Administrators reserves the right, in its discretion, to disqualify and seek damages from any individual it finds to be tampering with the Entry process or the operation of the Competition or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Competition may be a violation of Applicable Law (both criminally and civilly) and, should such an attempt be made, the Administrators reserve the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law. Neither any course of conduct or dealing by the Administrators nor failure or delay by the Administrators in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Official Rules will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.
13. RELEASE; LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Competition, each Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend, release, and hold harmless the Administrators (which for clarity includes Diadora US, Inc.) and their respective past, present, and future licensors, licensees, and advertisers and their respective past, present, and future officers, directors, shareholders, managers, members, employees, consultants, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, causes of action, proceedings, demands, fines, penalties, liability (including, but not limited to, liability for defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of publicity or any intellectual property rights, any property loss, damage, personal injury, bodily injury, death, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity, and any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind even if the parties have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages), costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and court costs) that may arise in connection with:
a. the Competition, including, but not limited to, any Competition-related activity or element thereof, any Entrant’s participation or inability to participate in the Competition, or any Entrant’s receipt, use and/or misuse of the Reward,
b. the violation of any third-party privacy, personal, publicity, or proprietary rights, including without limitation with respect to the Entries and Styled Looks.
c. typographical errors in these Official Rules or any Competition materials,
d. acceptance, receipt, delivery of, possession, defects in, use, non-use, misuse, inability to use, loss, damage, destruction, negligence, or willful misconduct in connection with the use of the Entries,
e. any change in the Competition due to reasons beyond the Administrators’ control, including, but not limited to, by reason of any acts of God, epidemic or pandemic, any actions, regulations, orders, or requests by any governmental or quasi- governmental entity (whether or not any such action, regulation, order, or request
proves to be invalid), equipment failure, threatened or actual terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, or any other cause beyond any of the Released Parties’ control, or as otherwise permitted in these Official Rules,
f. any interruptions in or postponement, cancellation, or modification of the Competition,
g. human error,
h. the failure of any third party to comply with the instructions and proper administration of this Competition,
i. incorrect or inaccurate transcription, receipt, or transmission of any part of any Entry,
j. any technical malfunctions or unavailability of any website or telephone network, computer system, computer online system, computer timing and dating mechanism, computer equipment, software, or Internet service provider, or mail service utilized by an Entrant,
k. interruption or inability to access the Competition, Splash, the Instagram App, or any other website, subdomain, or mobile application via the Internet due to hardware or software compatibility problems,
l. any damage to such Entrant, voter, or any third party’s computer or mobile device and its contents related to or resulting from any part of the Competition,
m. any lost or delayed data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, defects, and any other errors or malfunctions,
n. any late, lost, stolen, mutilated, misdirected, illegible, delayed, garbled, corrupted, destroyed, incomplete, undeliverable, or damaged Entry,
o. any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any of the Released Parties,
p. the collection, use, and sharing of such Entrant’s personally identifiable information by the Administrators or their designees, or
q. the negligence of or willful misconduct by any Entrant.
Administrators reserves the right to terminate the Competition if it becomes technically corrupted (including if a computer virus or system malfunction inalterably impairs its ability to conduct the Competition) and to select the winners from among all eligible Entries received prior to such termination (collectively, the “Claims”).
14. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Except where prohibited, each Entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Competition or any reward awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in New York. Each Entrant agrees that any and all Claims arising out of, or connected with, the Competition and all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, Entrant’s rights or obligations, or any of the Administrators’ rights or obligations in connection with the Competition shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, and resolved individually and without resort to any form of class action (except where prohibited by Applicable Law), exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the County of New York in the State of New York, and Entrant hereby waives all jurisdictional, venue, and inconvenient forum objections to such courts.
THIS CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
Each Entrant understands that he or she is providing their information to the Administrators, and any information that Entrant transmits through the email submission of the Entrant’s Entry may be collected and processed by the Administrators in accordance with its data collection and use practices.
For more information on Foot Locker’s Privacy Statement, please visit: Privacy Statement – Foot Locker.
For more information on In House’s Privacy Policy, please visit: [https://inhouse.design].