Fandom Legends Samsung Fortnite Mobile ProAm Sweepstakes

Fandom Legends and Samsung Featuring Fortnite Mobile ProAm Sweepstakes Rules to Enter Tournament and Official Tournament Rules '''1. INTRODUCTION:The Fandom Legends: Samsung Fortnite Mobile ProAm competition (the "Tournament") is brought to you by Fandom, Inc. ("Fandom") and Samsung ("Sponsor'''"). The Tournament is an amateur competition featuring Fortnite Mobile (the "Title Game") developed and published by Epic Games ("Epic"). As set forth more fully in Section 3, we are holding a sweepstakes to determine the participants in the Tournament. The Tournament itself consists of qualifiers, decided by invite lottery, in which sixteen (16) PAX East event goers play with one of four Samsung influencers, and a final in which four (4) fans will be awarded cash prizes.
 * The Tournament is sponsored by Fandom and Samsung and is not affiliated with Epic Games.


 * These Sweepstakes Rules and Official Tournament Rules ("Official Rules") govern the Tournament. These Official Rules include the rules that govern how the Title Game is played (the "Game Play Rules"). The Game Play Rules are set forth in Section 8, entitled Game Play Rules.


 * Each person who participates in the Tournament is referred to as a "Player". Players must be over 18 or if the Player is under 18 (a "Minor"), such Minor must have permission from his or her parent or legal guardian to enter (the form of that permission will be determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion), and all references to "Player" shall include that Minor Player’s parent or legal guardian. Each Player unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions that Fandom and the other "Tournament Organizers" (as defined below) make about the Tournament, including without limitation decisions about how to interpret or implement these Official Rules and administer the Tournament, and such decisions shall be final and binding in all respects and not subject to challenge or appeal. Any aspects of the Tournament or incidents that affect the Tournament that are not outlined in these Official Rules may be addressed and resolved by Fandom and the other Tournament Organizers at the time of the incident and their decisions on such matters shall be final and binding and not subject to challenge or appeal.


 * These Official Rules are subject to change, as determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion. The most recent physical version of these Official Rules will be available upon request at the place of competition (the "Tournament Site"). The Tournament Organizers may also use other means to communicate with those Players who have registered for the Tournament using the contact information associated with their account or provided during registration. If a change would affect a Player’s place or standing in the Tournament if they were applied retroactively, that change will be applied only prospectively unless the Tournament Organizers determine in their sole discretion that such changes must be applied retroactively for legal or other reasons. Entry into the Tournament does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes.

2. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS


 * Game – A single Title Game competition played by a Player.
 * Placement - The standing at which a team finishes in a match.
 * Elimination - Successful elimination of an enemy in the Game.
 * Match – Tournament play between two Players that may involve multiple Games, as described in Section 3, entitled “Tournament Format”.
 * Qualifier Phase – means a phase of the Tournament where Players compete against other Players in Matches, with pairings in subsequent rounds determined according to their win-loss score from prior Matches.
 * Grand Final Phase - means a phase of the Tournament where Players that advance from the Qualifier Phase compete for placements in the Final.
 * Sweepstakes Winner – any eligible entrant who is awarded and properly claims a Sweepstakes Prize, pursuant to the terms hereof.
 * Tournament Entities – Tournament Organizers, any official sponsors of the Tournament (including Sponsor), and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, vendors, agents, licensees, and representatives, and the officers, directors and employees of all of the foregoing.
 * Tournament Organizers – Fandom, any entity involved in supplying or fulfilling prizes, and any other entity involved in implementing, producing or managing the Tournament, in whole or in part.
 * Tournament Winner – any Player that is officially declared a Tournament Winner as set forth in Section 10, entitled “Tournament Prize Restrictions”.

3. SWEEPSTAKES TO QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT


 * During the period from 10 am EST on February 27, 2020 to 12:00 noon EST, on February 28, 2020 (the "Promotion Period"), Fandom will offer a sweepstakes promotion (the "Sweepstakes") to attendees at PAX East 2020 pursuant to attendees who (a) own a Samsung device, (b) satisfy the eligibility requirements in the next paragraph, and (c) complete a Google form (which will include their first and last name and email address), will be eligible for selection to compete in the Tournament. The Google form will be available on a tablet at the Tournament Site.


 * In order to be eligible, Sweepstakes entrants must be 18 years of age or older and be an attendee at PAX East 2020 or if a Minor, the attendee must have permission from his or her parent or legal guardian to enter (the form of that permission will be determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion). Players must be able to provide proof of age. Entries are limited to individual consumers only; commercial enterprises and business entities are not eligible. Officers, directors and employees of the Tournament Entities, and each of their immediate family members (spouses and siblings, parents and children and their spouses) are not eligible to participate in the promotion or the Tournament without express written permission from Fandom.


 * All entries properly completed and received during Promotion Period will be eligible win a Sweepstakes Prize, as defined in the next paragraph. Potential Sweepstakes winners will be drawn randomly from all eligible entries on or about Friday, February 28, 2020 at 1pm EST. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for the drawing. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these rules and the decisions of the Tournament Organizers, which will be final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.


 * Sweepstakes Prizes: Up to sixteen (16) invitations to participate in the Tournament. Total approximate retail value of the Sweepstakes Prizes is one US dollar ($1). No substitutes or cash redemptions. Each Sweepstakes Prize is non-transferable.


 * Each potential Sweepstakes Winner will receive a formal invitation from the Tournament Organizers to participate in the Tournament. Such invitations will be sent to the contact email submitted by the entrant upon registration. Each potential Sweepstakes Winner must respond to such invitation with confirmation that they can play at their assigned time by 5 pm EST on Friday, February 28, 2020 (the "Acceptance Deadline"). If a potential Sweepstakes Winner fails to respond to the invitation by the Acceptance Deadline will result in such potential Sweepstakes Winner being disqualified and the Sweepstakes Prize being awarded to another potential Sweepstakes Winner, in the Tournament Organizers’ sole discretion. In the event that not all Sweepstakes Prizes are properly claimed by potential Sweepstakes Winners, Tournament Organizers may, in their sole discretion, choose not to award such unclaimed Sweepstakes Prize(s). Upon Sweepstakes Prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Limit one Sweepstakes Prize per entrant.


 * Sweepstakes Winners may be required to show proof that they are the authorized email account holder of the entrant. Individuals that do not receive an Sweepstakes Prize are not eligible to participate in the Tournament.


 * Fandom is not responsible for any delay or failure to receive notification for any reason, including inactive account(s), technical difficulties associated therewith, or Sweepstakes Winner’s failure to adequately monitor any account address.


 * Individuals may request the name of the Sweepstakes Winners by submitting a self-addressed, stamped envelope before March 30, 2020 to: 130 Sutter Street, Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94104. By participating in the promotion, you agree to Fandom’s inclusion of your name, and the city or town and country of your residence on such list if you are the winner.

4. TOURNAMENT FORMAT 4.1. Qualifier General


 * Each Player will be known publicly by his or her real name, or gamertag or other name they use in the Title Game or otherwise choose a username (in either instance, the "Username"). Each Player represents and warrants that their Username and logo will not violate or infringe upon the trademark, copyright, publicity rights or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person or entity and will otherwise comply with the Code of Conduct described in Section 7. Your registration information and personal information will be collected and shared with Fandom and used by Fandom in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service (the "Fandom Policies") posted on https://www.fandom.com/privacy-policy (the "Fandom Website"), which are incorporated herein by this reference.


 * During Tournament play Players may not bring, use, or wear any headsets, earbuds, microphones or other Player Equipment other than those approved of or provided by the Tournament Organizers. Player Equipment that is suspected by the Tournament Organizers of providing an unfair competitive advantage will not be approved for use. At their discretion, Tournament Organizers may disallow the use of any individual piece of Player Equipment for reasons related to Tournament security, operational efficiency or effectiveness.


 * Each Player shall be deemed to have made and entered into all of the representations, warranties and agreements contained herein and shall be obligated and bound thereby. All of the Tournament Organizers’ rights pursuant to these Official Rules relate to and are exercisable against each Player. Any Player who elects to end his or her participation in the Tournament, and/or is disqualified from the Tournament, will not be permitted to re- enter the Tournament in any capacity.


 * Please note that Fandom may require a Player to execute and deliver additional forms and/or releases at any time during the Tournament, including as a condition of participating in a particular Game, Match, or phase of the Tournament.

4.2. Schedule
 * The Tournament will commence on February 29, 2020 with the following schedule in Eastern Time (EDT):


 * 10:00am - HEAT 1 check in
 * 11:00am HEAT 1 plays
 * 11:00am - HEAT 2 check in
 * 12:00pm HEAT 2 plays
 * 12:00pm - HEAT 3 check in
 * 1:00pm HEAT 3 plays
 * 1:00pm - HEAT 4 check in
 * 2:00pm HEAT 4 plays
 * 3:00pm - Grand Finalists announced
 * 3:30pm - Grand Final Team 1 plays
 * 4:00pm - Grand Final Team 2 plays
 * 4:30pm - Grand Final Team 3 plays
 * 5:00pm - Grand Final Team 4 plays


 * Time assignments and schedule are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Tournament Organizers. In the event a Tournament player fails to arrive for their assigned time slot, such player may, in Tournament Organizer’s sole discretion, be disqualified. All decisions by Tournament Organizers are final and binding.

4.3. Qualifier Phase Seeding
 * Players will be randomly seeded before the Tournament begins. Any changes to seeding will be at the discretion of the Tournament Organizers.

4.4. Qualifier Phase
 * The Tournament Organizer will provide the devices and accounts necessary to play in the Tournament. Players will play 1 match of Fortnite Mobile with their influencer partner All matches are scored based on the same rubric (outlined below). The top 4 Players from the Qualifier Phase will advance to the Grand Final Phase. Players are awarded points based on their Placement and Eliminations over the course of one Match. In the event of a tie please refer to our tiebreakers below. All players during the Qualifier Phase MUST complete their required qualification match. Early dropping, exiting the match in-game, or physically leaving the Tournament area may result in disqualification from the event.

Samsung Fortnite Mobile ProAm Point System

Eliminations: 3 pts each Qualifiers: 1 match Grand Final: 2 matches '''4.5. Tiebreakers''':If two or more Players achieve a tie during any phase of the Tournament, the rank order of those Players will be determined by applying the following tie-breaking mechanisms, listed in order of application:::# Highest number of total kills in the Qualifier or Grand Final Match(es)
 * Highest placement/avg placement in the Qualifier or Grand Final Match(es)

4.6. Grand Final Phase


 * The Tournament Organizer will provide the devices and accounts necessary to play in the Tournament. Teams in the Grand Final will be comprised of the same two individuals that successfully qualify from the Qualifier Phase. Each Team will play two (2) Matches of Fortnite Mobile and be scored with the same point system used in the Qualifier Phase. The Grand Final phase will end after all four (4) Grand Final Teams have completed their matches.

5. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 * Fandom may share Player information with the Tournament Entities, who will use such information to the extent needed to perform their duties and functions in connection with the Tournament or otherwise in accordance with their own independent privacy practices. In addition, Fandom may engage third party application providers and other vendors to administer certain aspects of the Tournament, including without limitation, the online collection of Player information. Such third parties will provide your personally identifiable information to Fandom and the other Tournament Entities and may use your information for their own independent purposes in accordance with their own independent privacy practices. Fandom is not responsible for the storage or any use of your entry information by such third parties or the Tournament Entities.

6. PLAYER APPEARANCE RELEASE
 * By participating in the Tournament, each Player hereby irrevocably grants the Tournament Entities and each of their respective licensees, successors and assigns, permission to stream, film, photograph and record the Player’s performance in the Tournament itself and in other Tournament-related activities, including the Player’s name, User Name, logo, avatar, gamertag or equivalent, voice, statements, likeness and other personal characteristics, information and so-called publicity rights as they appear therein (collectively, the "Appearance") and the right, but not the obligation, to distribute, exploit or otherwise use such Appearance, in whole or in part, in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, throughout the Universe in perpetuity, for any purpose, including but not limited to, advertising, marketing and promoting the Tournament, the Title Game, the Tournament Entities and future tournaments.


 * The Tournament Entities shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to edit, composite, morph, scan, dub, duplicate, fictionalize or otherwise alter the Appearance for any purpose which the Tournament Entities deem necessary or desirable. To the fullest extent allowable under any applicable law, each Player agrees that he or she will make no claim of any kind against the Tournament Entities as a result of any of the uses described above, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives and releases the Tournament Entities from any and all claims, demands, and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with such use including, without limitation, any and all claims, demands, or liabilities for invasion of privacy, infringement of the right of publicity, defamation (including libel and slander) and any other personal and/or property rights.


 * Fandom shall have the right to freely assign its rights hereunder, in whole or in part, to any person or entity. Fandom shall retain the rights granted in the Appearance even if the Player is disqualified or fails to meet the eligibility requirements.

7. CODE OF CONDUCT
 * All Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and maintain respect for one another and for all Tournament Organizers and spectators. Players must follow all instructions of the Tournament Organizers. Players are expected to play at their best at all times within the Tournament and to avoid any behavior inconsistent with the principles of good sportsmanship, honesty, or fair play. Any Player behaving inappropriately, or not competing in compliance with these Official Rules (including the Game Play Rules in Section 8), as determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion, may be immediately disqualified from the Tournament and forfeit all potential prizes. Further, the Tournament Organizers reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to ban disqualified Players from any future tournament or event organized by Tournament Organizers. Behavior that is considered to be inappropriate and in violation of the Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:


 * Interfering with the operation of the Tournament;
 * Acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Tournament, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person;
 * Engaging in collusion (e.g., any agreement between two (2) or more Players or to pre-determine the outcome of a Game or Match);
 * Cheating, hacking, deception, or any action attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Tournament of any sort through any means;
 * Intentionally delaying or slowing gameplay or tampering with gameplay in any other known or unknown manner;
 * Offensive, vulgar or obscene Usernames, avatars, logos, branding or gamertags;
 * Sexism, ageism, racism or any other form of prejudice or bigotry;
 * Engaging in violence or any activity which is deemed in the judgment of Fandom or the Tournament Organizers to be immoral, unethical, disgraceful, or contrary to common standards of decency;
 * Engaging in any activity that is illegal in the jurisdiction where the affected Player is located;
 * Offering any gift or reward to a Player, Fandom or Tournament Organizer for assistance designed to provide a competitive advantage to the person offering the gift or reward or designed to impose a competitive disadvantage on any opponent;
 * Betting or gambling on your own performance or the results of the Tournament or any phase of the Tournament;
 * Making any modification to the Title Game that has not been disclosed to and authorized by Fandom or the Tournament Organizers;
 * Intentionally using any in-game bugs or so-called “hacks” to seek an advantage;
 * Using any language or wearing any clothing or apparel that is obscene, foul, vulgar, insulting, threatening, abusive, libelous, slanderous, defamatory or otherwise offensive or objectionable, or promotes or incites hatred or discriminatory conduct;
 * Using any Tournament facilities, services or equipment provided or made available by Fandom or the Tournament Organizers to post, transmit, disseminate or otherwise make available any communications prohibited by this Code of Conduct;
 * Taking any action or performing any gesture directed at an opposing Player, official or spectator, or inciting any other individuals to do the same, which is insulting, mocking, disruptive or unsportsmanlike;
 * Touching or otherwise interfering with lights, cameras or other studio equipment;
 * Engaging in any other type of behavior or conduct deemed inappropriate by Fandom or the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion; or
 * Otherwise violating these Official Rules.


 * Any Player who violates the Code of Conduct may be disqualified, and Fandom reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such Player to the fullest extent permitted by law.


 * CAUTION: ANY DELIBERATE ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOURNAMENT, TAMPER WITH THE TITLE GAME OR THE TOURNAMENT FORMAT, OR OTHERWISE UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF A TOURNAMENT MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COOPERATE IN THE PROSECUTION OF ANY SUCH PLAYER(S) AND TO PURSUE ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THEM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED IN EQUITY OR UNDER THE LAW.

8. GAME PLAY RULES "These are the "Game Play Rules" governing how the Title Game is played during the Tournament.

8.1. Game Settings


 * All Matches must be played in casual matchmaking.

8.2. Punctuality


 * Players are responsible for being prepared to play their Match. Matches will not be extended or scheduled outside of exceptional circumstances and at the sole discretion of the Tournament Organizer. Players who show up more than 10 minutes late to their Match risk having their Match forfeited. All disputes will be handled by the Tournament Organizer in its sole discretion.

8.3. Communication Players will be able to and encouraged to communicate with each other during Matches. Influencers will be broadcasting their communications to a livestream audience, Player communications will not.

8.4. Equipment


 * All equipment necessary to compete in the Tournament will be provided by the Tournament Organizer.

8.5. Cheating


 * Cheating, hacking, deception, unfair playing practices, or any other action attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Tournament, as each is determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion, will be disqualified from the Tournament.

8.6. Sponsorships; Other Content
 * Players have the ability to acquire sponsorships. However, sponsors or content falling under the following categories may not be displayed during official Tournament play:
 * Religious programming, political matters
 * 900 numbers
 * NC-17-rated material (commonly, "X-rated material")
 * Habit-forming drugs, drug related paraphernalia
 * Herbal remedies or “miracle cure” products
 * Tobacco products
 * Any adult-oriented products or services (including adult-oriented pay per view programs and male enhancement products)
 * Salacious products or services or other material which would generally be considered obscene or indecent
 * Content that a reasonable person would deem objectionable, indecent, vulgar or offensive
 * Content which promotes discrimination, hate, violence, the use of illegal substances, illegal activity, mail fraud, pyramid schemes, or investment opportunities or advice not permitted by applicable law
 * Content which is unlawful, pornographic, libelous, defamatory, or violates a third party’s privacy or publicity rights
 * Content which constitutes hate speech
 * Content which discriminates, ridicules, advocates against, harasses, or attacks an individual or group on the basis of age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability
 * Any other activity that contravenes any applicable laws or regulations (including lotteries, illegal gambling products or other illegal wagering activity)

9. PRIZES
 * Up to One Thousand One Hundred U.S. dollars ($1,100 USD) in prizes are available in the Tournament in accordance with the chart below. Payments will be made in United States dollars. Prize collection begins after the conclusion of an event. You will receive an email at the address associated with your tournament entry with instructions. We require your signature on an affidavit of prize eligibility, and an updated W-9.

Grand Final prize pool distribution:
 * 1st - $500
 * 2nd - $300
 * 3rd - $200
 * 4th - $100

10. GENERAL PRIZE RESTRICTIONS
 * Each Player that has been declared a winner of a prize in the Tournament will not be an official winner (each such individual, a "Tournament Winner") unless and until they execute any payment information and tax forms required by Fandom ("Winner Forms") in order to receive payment. If a Player fails or refuses to sign and return all the Winner Forms within ten (10) days (or a shorter time if required by exigencies) after receiving them, the Player may be disqualified. In the event a Player is disqualified, Fandom reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award the affected prize to the Player that last lost to the disqualified Player. Within sixty (60) days of receiving an executed copy of any Winner Forms, Fandom will deliver to Tournament Winner the applicable prize(s) pursuant to a mutually agreeable delivery mechanism. Failure to take delivery of any prize may result in forfeiture, and such prize may be awarded to an alternate Tournament Winner. Prizes may not be transferred or assigned until after a Tournament Winner has complied with all his or her obligations under these Official Rules. By participating in a Tournament, Tournament Winner acknowledges that Tournament Entities have not and will not obtain or provide insurance of any kind relating to the prizes. Tournament Winners will each be responsible for all taxes (including but not limited to federal, state, local and/or income) and transaction fees on any prize won and on the value of any items or value transferred to the Player by Fandom, and will be required to provide his/her Social Security number, IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-9, or equivalent information for tax reporting purposes (at a time to be determined in Fandom’s sole discretion, and which may be prior to participation in a particular round or prior to receipt of any prize by Player). Fandom will file an IRS Form 1099 or equivalent tax withholding documentation for the retail value of any prize or other items of value transferred to the Player by Fandom in accordance with IRS requirements, and Fandom may also share such documentation with a state or local government agency as required by law. Refusal or failure of a Tournament Winner to satisfy the requirements of all necessary and appropriate tax, withholding or other required compliance terms (including Social Security number, IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-9, or equivalent information), as determined by Fandom in its sole discretion, will result in the Tournament Winner forfeiting the prize(s) and an alternate Tournament Winner being selected in accordance with these Official Rules.

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES


 * The Tournament Entities make no warranties, and hereby disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, concerning any prize furnished in connection with the Tournament.


 * WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING AND WITHOUT ABROGATING THE FANDOM POLICIES OR THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TITLE GAME OR OTHER AGREEMENTS THAT APPLY TO THE TITLE GAME, THE TOURNAMENT ENTITIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD TO THE TITLE GAME SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF THE TOURNAMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS, UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

'''12. IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ - GENERAL RELEASE AND LIMITATION ON LIABILITY'''
 * Each Player knowingly consents to participate in any or all Tournament activities under his or her own free will and without duress or undue influence of any third party.


 * BY ENTERING AND/OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN THE TOURNAMENT, EACH PLAYER, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND HIS OR HER HEIRS, HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND HOLDS THE TOURNAMENT ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, COSTS, LOSSES, INJURIES, LIABILITIES AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL INJURIES OR DEATH AND DAMAGES TO OR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PARTICIPATING IN THE TOURNAMENT, ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY TOURNAMENT-RELATED EVENT OR ACTIVITY AND/OR THE USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE.


 * The Tournament Organizers are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information or other materials, on, associated with or utilized as part of the Tournament, and the Tournament Organizers assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to the field of play in the Title Game. Although the Tournament Organizers attempt to ensure the integrity of the Tournament, the Tournament Organizers are not responsible for the actions of Players in connection with the Tournament, including a Player’s attempt to circumvent the Official Rules or otherwise interfere with the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Tournament. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Player agrees that the Tournament Entities shall not be responsible or liable for, and are hereby released from, any and all claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, relating to any of the following:


 * incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible registrations or the failure to receive registrations due to any cause, including without limitation human or technical problems, failures, or malfunctions of any kind, whether originating with Player, the Tournament Organizers, or otherwise, that may prevent or limit a Player’s ability to participate in the Tournament or send or receive messages requiring action or response by such Player;
 * any computer system, gaming console, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures, hacks, unauthorized access, delayed computer transmissions or network connections which may result in alteration of Game play or affect Game results; and
 * any problems or technical malfunction of any network or lines, servers or providers, equipment, or software, including any injury or damage to Player Equipment resulting from participation in the Tournament.

13. INDEMNIFICATION
 * Each Player hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Tournament Entities harmless from and against any and all third party claims, actions or proceedings of any kind and from any and all third party damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable outside legal fees and costs (collectively, "Third Party Claims") relating to or arising out of any breach of any of the warranties, representations, covenants, obligations or agreements of the Player under these Official Rules.


 * Except for matters for which Player is obligated to indemnify the Tournament Entities hereunder, Fandom will indemnify and hold each Player harmless from and against any Third Party Claims arising from production, distribution and exploitation of the Tournament.


 * The Player or Tournament Entity seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") shall promptly notify the Tournament Entity or Player, as the case may be, responsible for indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party") of the existence of any Third Party Claim giving rise to indemnification under these Official Rules. In the event of a Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall have a reasonable opportunity to defend the same at its own expense and with its own counsel, provided that the Indemnified Party shall at all times have the right to participate in such defense at its own expense. If, within a reasonable time after receipt of notice of a Third Party Claim the Indemnifying Party fails to undertake the defense, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to defend and to compromise or settle (exercising reasonable business judgment) such Third Party Claim for the account and at the risk and expense of the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnified Party shall make available to the Indemnifying Party, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, such information and assistance as the Indemnifying Party shall reasonably request in connection with the defense of such Third Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party will keep the Indemnified Party informed of the status of the Third Party Claim and will not settle such Third Party Claim without the Indemnified Party’s prior written consent unless the settlement includes a full and complete release of the Indemnified Party and its parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities and each of their respective officers, directors and employees. The indemnification obligations hereunder shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Tournament.

14. FORCE MAJEURE
 * Fandom reserves the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate the Tournament or any part thereof if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Tournament is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures, malfunctions or other causes have destroyed, corrupted or undermined the administration, security, fairness, integrity, proper play or feasibility of the Tournament or any portion thereof as contemplated herein. In the event Fandom is prevented from continuing with the Tournament by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal state or local government law, order, or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within the Tournament Organizers’ control (each a "Force Majeure" event or occurrence), Fandom shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate the Tournament.


 * The Tournament Organizers, in their sole discretion, may require the replaying of any Game or Match, or declare any Game or Match or other phase of the Tournament null and void by reason of any of the foregoing. In the event the Tournament Organizers determine, in their sole discretion, that any individual Game or Match or other phase of the Tournament, has been tampered with or that the validity of any Game, Match or other phase of the Tournament has been compromised for any reason, it may eliminate that Game, Match or other phase of the Tournament, and may conduct the Tournament on the basis of the remaining Game, Match and/or other phases of the Tournament.

15. DISPUTES


 * These Official Rules are governed by the state and federal laws that apply to the State of New York, United States of America. Except as otherwise provided herein, any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Official Rules, the operation of the Tournament or otherwise, will be resolved by litigation in the courts located within the City and County New York, New York. You, as a Player, hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts, will accept service of process by mail, and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available to you. The Parties agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, the Parties each waive any right to a jury trial.

17. INVALIDITY/HEADINGS


 * These Official Rules and the other agreements referenced herein constitute the full and complete agreement and understanding between each Player and the Tournament


 * Organizers in connection with the Sweepstakes and the Tournament and replace and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements or understandings that may have been entered into between such Player and such Tournament Organizer with respect to the subject matter hereof. These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except by a written instrument signed by Fandom. The waiver of any term, condition, or breach of these Official Rules shall not be deemed to be a waiver of that breach or any other term or condition in the future. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision in these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Headings and captions are used in these Official Rules solely for convenience and ease of reference, and shall not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of these Official Rules or any provision hereof.

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