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DUPLI-COLOR PRODUCTS RESTORATION CHALLENGE SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES


NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

  1. ELIGIBILITY: The Dupli-Color Products Restoration Challenge Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States and are eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Anthony Thomas Advertising and their related companies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee and director are not eligible. In addition, the owners of the 32 entries posted on www.restorationchallenge.com are not eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes portion of the promotion. The Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
  2. SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by The Sherwin-Williams Company, Dupli-Color Products Group, 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (“Sponsor”).
  3. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules in a timely manner.
  4. ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins at 6:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on June 15, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on July 19, 2009 (the “Entry Period”). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will be disqualified.
  5. ENTRY: During the Entry Period, enter by accessing the internet website at www.restorationchallenge.com and vote for your favorite restored vehicle during 5 rounds of match-ups. To vote, you will be required to submit your first and last name and email address. Voting shall be limited to one vote per match-up per round per e-mail address. Use of multiple e-mail addresses to enter is prohibited. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents (including, but not limited to, sweepstakes entry services) will void all entries by that entrant. Round 1 will have 16 match-ups. Round 2 will have 8 match-ups. Round 3 will have 4 match-ups. Round 4 will have 2 match-ups. Round 5 will have 1 match-up. Voting for each round shall be as follows:

    6. Round Voting Starts Voting Ends
    Round 1 Monday, June 29, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
    Round 2 Monday, July 6, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
    Round 3 Monday, July 13, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
    Round 4 Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
    Round 5 Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, Aug 02, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET

  6. DRAWINGS; ODDS: After each Round, a random drawing from among all eligible entries received for that particular Round will be conducted. Non-winning entries will NOT be carried forward. The drawing for each Round will be limited to the entries received for that particular Round. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for each Round. Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winners by email within ten (10) days of each drawing. Potential winners must provide street address within ten (10) days of being contacted by Sponsor in order for Sponsor to send prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted within ten (10) days after the first attempt to make contact or potential winner does not provide street address within ten (10) days of being notified, potential winner will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner at random from all eligible entries received.
  7. PRIZES: Five (5) Prizes will be awarded after each Round with each prize consisting of a US $50 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card. A total of twenty-five (25) prizes will be awarded by Sponsor throughout the Sweepstakes with a total retail value of $1,250.00. The Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards are subject to the terms and conditions as specified by Advance Auto Parts. All applicable taxes associated with any prize are solely the winner’s responsibility. No prize substitutions or transfers permitted, except in Sponsor’s sole discretion; prizes may not be assigned prior to being awarded to winners. If a potential winner is an eligible minor in his/her state of jurisdiction, any prize will be awarded to his/her parent or legal guardian. An entrant may only win one (1) prize throughout the Sweepstakes.
  8. PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without notice, further payment or consideration.
  9. PRIVACY: All information submitted to Sponsor as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with The Sherwin-Williams Company Privacy Policy.
  10. GENERAL CONDITIONS: In the event that any fraud, virus, technical error, bug, unauthorized human intervention or other problem impairs the administration, fairness, integrity, or security of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and either: (a) take reasonable action to resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that most closely adheres to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) cancel the Sweepstakes and award any remaining prizes at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, 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 Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Spons or reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization ( e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
  11. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any loss, claim, cause of action or liability arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing or human errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; (e) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; (f) inability to access the Sponsor’s website; (g) transactions that are processed late or incorrectly or are incomplete or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or (h) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or i npart, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes, receipt, or use/misuse of any prize.
  12. DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Ohio; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering a Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees or expenses; and (c) entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without giv ing effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Ohio or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Ohio.
  13. SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS: For winners’ names, available after August 1, 2009, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Dupli-Color Products Restoration Challenge Sweepstakes c/o Anthony Thomas Advertising, 380 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44311. Requests must be received by August 31, 2009.

    14. No Purchase Required to Enter or Win. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances of Winning.

    1. Eligibility: The Dupli-Color Products Restoration Challenge (the “Challenge”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States and are eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Anthony Thomas Advertising and their related companies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Challenge is subject to all Federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
    2. Sponsor: The Challenge is sponsored by The Sherwin-Williams Company, Dupli-Color Products Group, 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (“Sponsor”).
    3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in the Challenge constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules in a timely manner.
    4. Entry Period: The Challenge begins on March 1, 2009 at 12:00:01 am Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on May 31, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET (the “Entry Period”). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will be disqualified.
    5. Entry: This Challenge involves the restoration of any land motor vehicle (Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Motorcycle, Bus). The restoration must be a do-it-yourself project of at least the exterior of the vehicle involving body work. Use of Dupli-Color Products is not required. The restoration project shall be substantially completed without the help or assistance of any body shop or professional restorer or mechanic in their professional capacity. If such professional services are utilized, it must be on a very limited basis and thoroughly explained in the written description portion of the entry. The restoration must not have been completed prior to January 1, 2000. To enter, you must submit the following: (a) a picture of the vehicle before the restoration; (b) a picture of the vehicle after the restoration; and (c) a written description of your restoration project including the types of products used and any outside or professional assistance (limited to 150 words) to support your entry . The before and after pictures should show the vehicle from a similar angle and light and may not be edited, altered, or touched up in any way. The Challenge can only be entered electronically at www.restorationchallenge.com and will also require you to provide your name, street address, e-mail address, and daytime phone number. By entering, you warrant that you substantially restored the vehicle yourself and that you own and possess the restored vehicle at the time of entry. Limit one (1) entry per person, household or street address. Any additional entries will be void. Entries that are incomplete or that contain errors, trademarks/logos, copyrighted images or inappropriate/derogatory/defamatory images, language, nudity or profanity will be automatically disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, altered, or destroyed entries. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of sending will not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor.
    6. Judging; Odds: Judging of entries will be completed by automotive professionals by June 7, 2009 to reach a field of 32 entries. Judging of entries will be based on the following Judging Criteria: (a) quality of the do-it-yourself restoration with minimal professional assistance (40%); (b) use of products on various areas of the vehicle (30%); and (c) the overall appearance of the vehicle upon completed restoration (30%). Sponsor reserves the right to examine and have access to the vehicle during the judging process. The 32 entries will then be seeded based on the Judging Criteria into brackets. The 32 entries within the brackets will be posted online at www.restorationchallange.com by June 14, 2009. Sponsor reserves the right to edit or summarize any written entry and pick vehicle picture (if multiple pictures submitted) prior to posting on the website. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite restored vehicles during 5 rounds of match-ups. Round 1 wi ll have 16 match-ups. Round 2 will have 8 match-ups. Round 3 will have 4 match-ups. Round 4 will have 2 match-ups. Round 5 will have 1 match-up. Voting for each round shall be as follows:

      7. Round Voting Starts Voting Ends
      Round 1 Monday, June 29, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
      Round 2 Monday, July 6, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
      Round 3 Monday, July 13, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
      Round 4 Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET
      Round 5 Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:00:01 AM ET Sunday, Aug 02, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm ET

    7. Voting shall be limited to one vote per match-up per round per e-mail address. The vehicles with the most votes for each head-to-head match-up will advance to the next round. The restored vehicle obtaining the most electronic votes at the end of Round 5 shall be declared the Grand Prize winner of the Challenge. Each of the remaining 31 entries will also receive a prize as described in Section 8 below based on the advancement to rounds and the votes received. In the event of a tie, winners will be selected based upon the Judging Criteria. Odds of winning depend on the relative performance, number of all entries received and votes received. If the potential winners cannot be contacted within ten (10) days after the first attempt to make contact, such potential winners will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select alternate potential winners based on the number of votes received and the Judging Criteria.
    8. Requirements of the Potential Winners: Except where prohibited, the potential winners once contacted may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the “Affidavit/Release”), within five (5) days of being notified. If a potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, such potential winner will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner based on the number of votes received and the Judging Criteria. If a potential winner is a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian will be required to sign the Affidavit/Release on the potential winner’s behalf.
    9. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize: The Grand Prize winner will receive a prize package consisting of the following: (a) round-trip coach air transportation for winner and winner’s guest from the major airport nearest winner’s home in the continental United States to Las Vegas, Nevada, on a carrier selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion, including airport transfers not to exceed $1,000.00; (b) hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for 2 consecutive nights at winner’s choice of Treasure Island, Mirage or Paris hotels (both nights must be at the same hotel), (c) an Advance Auto Parts Gift Card in the amount of US $500, and (d) cash in the amount of US $10,000. All expenses not specified herein, including but not limited to, meals, taxes, insurance and gratuities are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize winner. Blackout dates and other travel restrictions may apply. Winner’s guest must be at least 18 years of age and winner and guest must travel together on the same itinerary. Winner’s guest will be required to sign a publicity/liability release prior to the booking of the trip. Approximate retail value of the Grand prize package: US $12,650. Actual value depends on certain factors including but not limited to air transportation and actual cost of accommodations at time of reservation. If actual value turns out to be less than the stated approximate retail value, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Travel arrangements must be made through Sponsor’s travel off ice and trip must be taken by December 31, 2009. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize package with another prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize or any component thereof is not available. One (1) Second Place Prize: a US $500 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card, to be provided by Sponsor to the runner-up of the Round 5 match-up. Two (2) Third Place Prizes: a US $400 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card, to be provided by Sponsor to the entrants that advanced to Round 4 but not Round 5. Four (4) Fourth Place Prizes: a US $ 300 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card, to be provided by Sponsor to the entrants that advanced to Round 3 but not Round 4. Eight (8) Fifth Place Prizes: a US $200 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card, to be provided by Sponsor to the entrants that advanced to Round 2 but not Round 3. Sixteen (16) Sixth Place Prizes: a US $100 Advance Auto Parts Gift Card, to be provided by Sponsor to the entrants that were seeded in Round 1 but did not advance to Round 2. The total approximate retail value of all Prizes for the Challenge is: US $18,350. The Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards are subject to the terms and conditions as specified by Advance Auto Parts. Any applicable Federal, state or local taxes are solely the responsibility of each winner. Prizes are not transferable.
    10. Publicity/License: Except where prohibited, participation in the Challenge constitutes each winner’s consent to (1) Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information and state of residence; and (2) a non-exclusive license to reproduce winner’s entry and photographs, or any portions thereof, for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.
    11. General Conditions: Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Challenge, or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Challenge may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Challenge is impaired in any way for any reason, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Challenge to address the impairment and then resume the Challenge in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules, or (b) award the prizes to the entrants based on the number of votes received and the Judging Criteria at the time of the impairment. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
    12. Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Challenge, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Challenge or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Challenge; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Challenge or the processing of entries; (e) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; (f) inability to access the Sponsor’s website; (g) transactions that are processed late or incorrectly or are incomplete or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or (h) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Challenge or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, Sponsor’s liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Challenge, and in no event shall Sponsor be liable for attorney's fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
    13. Disputes: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Challenge or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Ohio; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Challenge, but in no event attorneys’ fees and or related legal or other expenses; and (c) entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Challenge, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Sta te of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Ohio or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Ohio.
    14. Challenge Results: For winners’ names, available after August 1, 2009, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Dupli-Color Products Restoration Challenge, c/o Anthony Thomas Advertising, 380 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44311. All requests must be received by August 31, 2009. Winners will also be posted on www.restorationchallenge.com.




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