In the event the Sweepstakes is, in the opinion of the Sponsor and/or Presenting Promoter(s), compromised by viruses, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor and/or Presenting Promoter which corrupt or impair its administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor and/or Presenting Promoter(s) reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes from point of impairment, and select the winners from among all eligible entries received prior to termination.  Sponsor and its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and advisers and the employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and representatives of each are not responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation of transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries.  Sponsor and its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and advisers and the employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and representatives of each are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software or failure of email on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or any web-site or combination thereof, or for any injury or damage to participant’s or to any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in this Sweepstakes. 

Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants or Sponsor’s representatives.

LEGAL WARNING:  Any attempt to deliberately damage any on-line entry or web site or to undermine the legitimate operations of the Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal & civil laws.  Should such an attempt be made, Sponsor and/or Presenting Promoter(s) reserves the right to disqualify such entrant & seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent of the law.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY POLICY:  By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that in addition to being used for prize drawings, collected information from entrants may be used by Sponsor in a manner that is consistent with the Sponsor's Privacy Policy located at http://www.universityheritagesociety.com

“The Joint Fundraising Raffle” Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, SALES PRESENTATION, OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.
   
A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 

WRITE IN AND CONTRIBUTION ENTRIES WILL HAVE EQUAL CHANCE TO WIN.

    “The Joint Fundraising Raffle” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins 9/15/09; ends 1/20/2010. Entry must be received by date specified elsewhere in offer or by prize deadline(s) below, whichever is sooner. This Sweepstakes may be presented in different creative presentations by different organizations (“Presenting Promoters”).

1. HOW  TO ENTER    Submit your Ticket between 9/15/09 and 1/20/10 according to the instructions that you receive.  Indicate your choice of the donation options set forth below and your choice of payment method.

a. Donation Option:

1. (i) $100-$179 (1) entry ticket each in Grand, First and Second Prize Drawings.
2. (ii) $180-$249 (2) entry tickets each in Grand, First and Second Prize Drawings.
3. (iii) $250 and up (3) entry tickets each in the Grand, First and Second Prize Drawings.

2. ELIGIBILITY 

The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, Israel and Canada who have reached the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside. Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law.

3. SELECTION OF WINNERS

Winners will be selected on or about February 3, 2010, in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received by Sponsor. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Approximately 150,000 mail pieces will be distributed. A maximum of 25,000 entries will be accepted as measured by the number of entries attributed to each ticket and each mail in submission received by Sponsor.  Decisions of the judges are final. Winners will be notified by email, phone or regular mail, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor. If a potential winner fails to respond after two notices, his/her prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.

Canadian winners will be required to answer a mathematical skill testing question as a condition of receiving a prize. Any litigation regarding the conduct and awarding of a prize in this publicity contest by a resident of the province of Quebec may be submitted to the Regie des alcools des courses et des jeux.

4. PRIZES

One (1) Grand Prize: $100,000 cash payable in the form of a check. (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): (ARV-$100,000). One (1) First Prize: $5,000 cash payable in the form of a check: (ARV- $5,000).  Twenty (20) Second Prizes: $250 Gift Card (ARV - $250 each).  Gift Cards may be specified by Sponsor/Presenting Promoters.  Gift cards are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific gift card award.  Total approximate retail value of all prizes to be awarded:  $110,000.00 maximum value.  All prize values are in US currency.

Except as set forth above, prizes may not be substituted or transferred, except by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Grand and First Prize winners will receive a 1099 reflecting the value of their respective prizes. Sponsor will withhold 30% of winnings from any Canada or Israel winner according to U.S. Internal Revenue Service requirements. U.S. residents are responsible for paying all applicable taxes.

5. CONSUMER DISCLOSURES:

No purchase necessary. You have not yet won. Value of Grand, First and Second Prizes are $100,000, $5,000 and $250, respectively. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Approximately 150,000 mail pieces will be distributed. A maximum of 25,000 entries will be accepted as measured by the number of entries attributed to each ticket and each mail in submission received by Sponsor.  Eligibility limited to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., Canada and Israel who have reached the age of majority in their respective jurisdictions of residence. Sweepstakes is sponsored by Sh’or Yoshuv Institute, 1 Cedar Lawn Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559. Sweepstakes ends January 20, 2010.

6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Grand and First Prize winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit/Declaration of Eligibility and a Liability and Publicity Release (where legal) within fourteen (14) days of notification.  Non-compliance with these requirements may result in disqualification and an alternate winner selected at random.  In the event that a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected at random.

By participating, entrants release and agree to hold Sponsor and Presenting Promoters harmless from any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting from acceptance, possession or use/misuse of any prize or participation in the Sweepstakes.

Except where prohibited by law, each winner agrees that Sponsor and Presenting Promoters may use the winner’s name, address (city, state/province), photograph, videotape, likeness, and/or prize information for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes without further notice and/or compensation.

7. ERRORS

Sponsor and Presenting Promoters are not responsible for electronic, technical or mechanical malfunctions of any sort, for any late, lost or mishandled entries, or for any typographical errors in the advertising of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel/suspend/modify the Sweepstakes if it becomes corrupted in any manner such that it cannot be conducted as originally planned and, in such event, to select winners by random drawing from all eligible entries received prior to the action taken by Sponsor.   

8. DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW

Each entrant agrees that this Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in New York (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"), and (4) entrant hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

9. WINNERS LIST

For the names of prize winners send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Sh’or Yoshuv Institute, 1 Cedar Lawn Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559. Attention:  Winner List.  List will be available beginning on or about February 28, 2010.