Interact: Sweepstakes  

1. No purchase necessary.

2. To enter: The sweepstakes will be posted on CMT.com, a website owned and controlled by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International, Inc. ("MTVN"), starting at or around 12:00 AM (CT) on March 13, 2006 and ending at 11:59 PM (CT) on April 3, 2006 (the "Sweepstakes"). Participants must fill out the required fields on the Sweepstakes entry form to be entered into a random drawing (collectively "Eligible Entries"). There will be one (1) grand prize winner (the "Grand Prize Winner") selected. Participants must complete all required data requested on the entry form. Incomplete, inaccurate or indecipherable entry forms are void. Limit of one entry per person per each day of the Sweepstakes. If an entrant uses multiple e-mail addresses to submit more than one online entry for a given day during the Sweepstakes, only the first on-line entry for that day will be accepted. By entering, each participant acknowledges compliance with each provision of these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements. Sponsors are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of e-mail transcription or transmission or receipt or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to participants or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in this Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of MTVN which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, safety or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or for any reason Sponsors deem it necessary, then Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date of the Sweepstakes, then MTVN will post notice on CMT.com and conduct a random drawing from among all Eligible Entries received as of the date of termination, in order to determine one (1) potential Grand Prize Winner. Any and all Sweepstakes entries that have been tampered with or altered are void. In the event of a dispute over who submitted any entry that is selected to receive a Sweepstakes prize, then the holder of the e-mail account from which such entry was submitted will be declared the person who is entitled to receive such Sweepstakes prize.

3. Prizing: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a prize consisting of the following:

• Round-trip, coach class air transportation for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest from a major airport that is nearest the Grand Prize Winner's residence (at MTVN's discretion) to Nashville, TN.; (MTVN reserves the right to substitute ground transportation for air transportation if the Grand Prize Winner resides within 150 miles of the destination); and
• Non-exclusive Limo Airport/Hotel transfers in Nashville, TN; and
• Two (2) nights' luxury hotel accommodations (at a hotel selected by MTVN in its sole discretion) for the Grand Prize Winner and (1) guest (one room, double occupancy, room and tax only; meals, telephone calls and all other incidentals are not included and are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner); and
• A "Contract Rider" with choice of flowers, beverages and snacks (at MTVN's discretion) for the Grand Prize Winner's luxury hotel room; and
• A taped Red Carpet walk at the entrance of the 2006 CMT Music Awards; and
• Two (2) VIP tickets to the 2006 CMT Music Awards; and
• A taped appearance in the 2006 CMT Music Awards; and
• Hair styling and makeup application provided by Garnier Nutrisse (L'Oreal USA, Inc.) at a Nashville salon prior to the 2006 CMT Music Awards; and
• A Samsung T309 Camera Phone, with one year service in the U.S., provided by T-Mobile USA, Inc. ("T-Mobile") (such service to be subject to the parameters of the nationwide voice/data rate plan selected by T-Mobile [in its sole discretion] and to T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions, with the Grand Prize Winner to bear sole responsibility for all fees and charges, and all taxes thereon, that fall outside the scope of covered features that are included in such rate plan); and
• One (1) CMT Presents Karaoke Revolution PS2 Game (Konami)
• $500 spending money.

The approximate retail value ("ARV") of the Grand Prize is $4,999.00. The aggregate ARV of the Grand Prize to be awarded in this Sweepstakes is $4,999.00.

The Grand Prize Winner must be available to travel on dates specified by Sponsor (between Sunday, April 9, 2006 and Tuesday, April 11, 2006). All trip expenses not listed above are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner. The Grand Prize Winner additionally will be responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes relating to the receipt and/or use of the grand prize and any component(s) thereof. The tentative dates for the grand prize trip fulfillment are subject to change, at MTVN's sole and unequivocal discretion. As set forth above, the aggregate ARV of this Sweepstakes is $4,999.00. However, the actual retail value of this Sweepstakes depends on currently existing market conditions at the time of prize fulfillment.

4. Odds of winning any prize in this Sweepstakes will be determined by the total number of Eligible Entries received.

5. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to be bound by each provision of these Official Rules and by the decisions of MTVN, which shall be final, binding and non-appealable in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.

6. The Grand Prize Winner will be chosen by means of a random drawing (presently scheduled) to be conducted by MTVN on or about April 4, 2006 from among all of the Eligible Entries received by CMT.com. A representative of MTVN will contact a potential Grand Prize Winner by telephone and/or e-mail (as determined by MTVN in its sole discretion). MTVN will make no more than two (2) attempts to call or e-mail the potential Grand Prize Winner over a forty-eight (48)-hour period. Upon notification, the potential Grand Prize Winner must confirm identity and eligibility. If any potential Grand Prize Winner is unreachable, or if there is no response from any potential Grand Prize Winner (no voicemail will be left), then MTVN will select an alternative, potential Grand Prize Winner by means of a subsequently conducted random drawing from among all remaining Eligible Entries.

7. The specifics of all elements of any prize in the Sweepstakes shall be determined solely by MTVN (in its sole discretion). Some restrictions may apply. Both the Grand Prize Winner and his/her guest/travel companion must be 21 years of age or older at the time of entry and must sign liability/publicity and guest/performer releases prior to commencing travel in fulfillment of the Grand Prize. No substitution or transfer or cash redemption of any prize (or any part of the Grand Prize package) or cash alternative will be permitted, except solely by MTVN due to prize unavailability at the time of award, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. Unless specified otherwise in writing by MTVN, no cash will be awarded. Arrangements for the fulfillment of prizes will be made by MTVN. As a prerequisite for receiving the grand prize, the potential Grand Prize Winner must complete, sign and return to MTVN, within 48 hours after MTVN's request therefor and presentation thereof, (a) an affidavit of eligibility and release of each of the Sponsors and their affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, judgments, and causes of action for personal injury and/or damage, theft, or loss suffered in connection with this Sweepstakes promotion or the use or acceptance of the Grand Prize (or any portion thereof); (b) where permitted, a promotional release granting to each of the Sponsors and their affiliates the right to use such Grand Prize Winner's name and likeness for any and all advertising, marketing, promotional and publicity purposes, without additional compensation; and (c) all legal documents that MTVN may require (in its sole discretion). Failure of any potential Grand Prize Winner to complete, sign and return to MTVN such affidavit, release(s) and legal documentation within such 48 hour period shall result in his/her disqualification from the Sweepstakes, in which event an alternative, potential Grand Prize Winner will be selected by means of another random drawing subsequently to be conducted by MTVN from among all remaining Eligible Entries. Entry in this Sweepstakes constitutes each potential Grand Prize Winner's agreement to sign such release. The receipt by the Grand Prize Winner of any of the grand prize components of this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon his/her compliance with any and all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER (AS DETERMINED BY MTVN AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH GRAND PRIZE WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION FROM ANY FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, AND ALL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES POTENTIALLY TO BE ACCORDED TO SUCH GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY, IRREVOCABLY AND PERPETUALLY.

8. The value of the Grand Prize will be taxable as income to the Grand Prize Winner. Upon receipt of the Grand Prize, the Grand Prize Winner will be liable for any and all applicable federal, state and local taxes that may become due with respect to the receipt and/or use of such grand prize.

9. This Sweepstakes is open to CMT.com users who are residing citizens of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and who are at least 21 years of age at time of entry. Any potential Grand Prize Winner is subject to proving eligibility, including verification of social security number. If any potential Grand Prize Winner cannot furnish verifiable and valid proof of age within 48 hours after being notified of his/her entry selection, then MTVN will select an alternate, potential Grand Prize Winner by means of another random drawing subsequently to be conducted from among all remaining Eligible Entries. This Sweepstakes is not open to employees, or to their immediate family members, of Sponsors and their affiliates, and this Sweepstakes is not open to any person who has won a CMT Networks national contest or sweepstakes in the preceding twelve (12)-month period. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. All Sweepstakes entries and related materials become the exclusive property of MTVN and will be neither acknowledged nor returned to the entrants. Additional restrictions may apply.

10. All interpretations and decisions under these Official Rules by Sponsors are final, binding and non-appealable in all respects. MTVN reserves the right, exercisable in its sole discretion at any time, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or the CMT.com website; to be acting in violation of the Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL DELIBERATELY TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT (EXERCISABLE IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION AT ANY TIME) TO SEEK AND OBTAIN DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL AND SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES, AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES. EACH ENTRANT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND PERPETUALLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THOSE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL AND SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THOSE COURTS.

11. For a copy of the list of the actual Grand Prize Winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CMT Integrated Marketing Department, 2006 CMT Music Awards Sweepstakes 1515 Broadway 20th Floor, New York, NY 10036. All such requests must be received by no later than December 31, 2006. Residents of the State of Vermont may omit return postage.

12. The Grand Prize Winner hereby irrevocably and perpetually agrees that neither Sponsors nor any of their respective affiliates or employees shall have any liability in connection with such Winner's acceptance or use of any prize awarded in this Sweepstakes.

13. This Sweepstakes is sponsored by CMT: Country Music Television, Inc., an MTV Networks company, a division of Viacom International, Inc., and by Garnier Nutrisse, Consumer Products Division of L'Oreal USA, and by T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile).

14. Confidentiality: Information provided by any person who participates in this Sweepstakes is subject to the CMT.com privacy policy.

© 2006 Country Music Television, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CMT and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Country Music Television, Inc., an MTV Network. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

Return to Sweepstakes