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Official Rules
The Undiscovered Chicago Photo Contest (“Contest”) starts at 8 a.m. (CT) on July 15, 2010, and ends at 5 p.m. (CT) on September 24, 2010 (the “Submission Period”). The sponsor of this Contest is Chicago Magazine, 435 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (“Sponsor”). The Contest shall be subject to these Official Rules, and by entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions herein.
1) NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
2) How to Enter: Send us a photograph (the “Photo”) taken by you of a scene that is quintessentially Chicago—but has yet to be discovered by the world at large. This undiscovered person, place or thing might be an inspirational spot in your neighborhood, a hidden gem of a restaurant on the corner, or an interesting person from your neighborhood. The Photo may be submitted by email at photos@chicagomag.com. All entries must include contestant’s name, age, address, email address, and phone number and a short description (in English) of each photo and its Chicago significance. Please note that if you do not wish for Chicago Magazine to share your Personally Identifiable Information with third parties, you should state that in your entry email. All entries must be submitted and received within the Submission Period. Photos must be in .jpeg formats, and must be 4”x6”-8”x10” and must be of reproduction quality, no smaller than 300 dpi (1200x1200 pixels). Altered or electronically enhanced images will not be considered. There is a limit of three Photo entries per person. Your contact information must be accurate, and you must have a valid e-mail account in order for your entry to be eligible. Sponsor’s clock shall be the official clock of the Contest. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an entrant, the holder of the e-mail account will be deemed the person who submitted the entry.
3) Eligibility: Contest limited to amateur photographers only. An amateur is defined as an individual earning 10 percent or less of his/her income from photography. This Contest is open to legal residents of the Chicago metropolitan area, ages eighteen (18) years and older at the time of entry. Employees of Sponsor and of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, prize providers, promotion and delivery contractors and/or public relations companies associated with this Contest, and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws,” or by current or past marriage(s), remarriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related.
4) A potential winner may be requested to provide the Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the winning entry and that all eligibility requirements are met. THIS CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
5) Selection of Winners and Notification: On or about October 1st, judges from Sponsor will select 3-6 winning Photos, based on the following criteria: execution, aesthetics, and content. In the event of a tie, the Photo with the highest score in the aesthetics category will win. Sponsor will attempt to contact potential winners by email. In the event a potential winner does not respond within 72 hours of the first notification attempt or if notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be chosen by the criteria set forth above.
6) Prizes: Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event listed prize or portion thereof is unavailable for any reason. All winners are responsible for applicable federal, state and local taxes, where applicable, in connection with the prize. Winner will be responsible for any and all additional prize-related expenses not mentioned in this Paragraph. All properly claimed prizes will be awarded, but in no event will Sponsor awards more prizes than are provided for in these Official Rules. Limit one prize per person.
7) Other Conditions of Entry: Entrants represent and warrant that no laws were broken in the creation of the Photos and that their Photos are their own original creations, have not been copied in whole from any other work, have not been previously published, do not violate the rights of any other person or entity (including but not limited to privacy rights and copyrights), do not defame, libel, or slander anyone or any entity, and do not contain offensive, vulgar, obscene or profane content. Photos that do not comply with these Official Rules or that breach the foregoing representations and warranties shall be disqualified. Entrants agree to indemnify, defend and hold Sponsor harmless against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, debts, investigations, fines, penalties, costs, expenses and settlements (including attorneys' fees and costs of litigation, settlement, judgment, interest and penalties) arising out of or related to a breach of the foregoing representations and warranties. All entry information becomes the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned or acknowledged. Sponsor will treat the information in accordance with its privacy policy, which can be found at www.chicagomag.com. Entrants grant to the Sponsor an exclusive, world-wide, royalty-free license through March 1, 2011 to use their Photos in any manner related to the Contest, without prior notice, approval or compensation. After March 1, 2011, the aforementioned rights will be nonexclusive to Sponsor. Winners otherwise will retain all rights to their Photos, and the Sponsor’s publication of the Photos will not limit their use and ability to further market the Photos. Sponsor reserves the right to prohibit any entrant from participating in the Contest if, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, Sponsor finds such entrant or voter to be tampering with the entry process or if such individual repeatedly shows a disregard for, or attempts to circumvent, these Official Rules, or acts: (a) in a manner the Sponsor determines to be not fair or equitable; (b) with an intent to annoy, threaten or harass any other entrant, voters or Sponsor; or (c) in any other disruptive manner.
8) Responsibility Release: By entering, contestants agree to release, waive, and hold harmless Sponsor and its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, advertising and promotional agencies, and all of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, and liability arising from injuries, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind (including without limitation attorney’s fees) incurred as a result of the contestants’ participation in this Contest and/or their acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize or element thereof.
9) Publicity: By entering this Contest, contestants agree to allow use of their name, voice, photograph, likeness, any information provided on entry form, and their Photo submission in any medium of communication, including but not limited to print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Sponsor and its licensees and affiliates, without additional compensation.
10) Internet: Sponsor is not responsible for printing or typographical errors in any Contest related materials; for entries that are late, misdirected, deleted, incomplete, inaccurate, or garbled or entries that are processed, reported, or transmitted late or incorrectly or are lost for any reason, including computer, telephone, paper transfer, human or other error, or for electronic, computer or telephonic malfunction or error, including inability to access any website associated with this Contest, or process any transaction thereon. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE (INCLUDING THE ENTRY SITE) OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
11) Winners List or Official Rules: For an Official Winners List (available after July 15, 2010 or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Chicago Magazine, 435 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 or go to Contest Website. The winners list will be available after the winners have been verified and the prizes have been awarded. Requests must be made by September 1, 2010.
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My name is Samantha Montcalm, and I'm an Illustration Major at Columbia College Chicago. I'm a native Chicagoan and love the city! I love to draw, and paint. I was required to take a darkroom class at my school and ended up loving it. I'm definitely still an amateur but increasingly interested in photography. Thank you for this opportunity!