"Star of Your Family" Video Contest Official Rules

The following Contest is intended for play in the United States only, and shall only be construed and evaluated according to U.S. law. Do not enter this Contest if you are not located in the U.S. at the time of entry.

The “Star of Your Family” Contest (“Contest”) is open to all legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are the age of majority in his/her state of residence at the time of entry. Employees and their immediate families (parent, child, sibling or spouse) and/or household members of Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604 (the “Sponsor”), its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives, advertising and Contest agencies and any other persons or entities associated with this Contest (collectively, “Released Parties”) are ineligible to enter or win. By participating, you agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize in contingent upon fulfilling all of the requirements set forth herein. Void where prohibited by law.

HOW TO ENTER: The Submission Period (“Submission Period”) of the Contest will begin at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on March 7, 2012, and end at 11:59:59 p.m. EST on May 31, 2012. Facebook, Inc.'s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Contest, as interpreted by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Eligible Entrants can enter the Contest through the Facebook application described below. If a prospective Entrant is not already a member of Facebook, he/she may visit www.facebook.com and follow the links and instructions to become a member.

Once the eligible Entrant has become an active Facebook member, they have the opportunity to enter the Contest by visiting the Sponsor’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/Ancestry.com?ref=ts) (the “Website”). A tab on the Website will direct participants to enter the Contest by completing the registration form and uploading a video (not to exceed 2 minutes in length) answering a question (posed by the Sponsor). Each properly completed and received Contest Entry form and applicable video to the aforementioned question (the “Entry”) will receive one (1) Entry into the Contest. Once submitted, entries cannot be deleted, canceled, or modified. Limit one (1) Entry per person per email address during the Submission Period. Any violation or attempt to violate this restriction may cause Sponsor to disqualify all of such person’s eligible entries. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. EST on May 31, 2012, in order to be eligible.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS: The Entrant is responsible for all costs associated with the Entry. Incomplete entries, or those containing incorrect information, will be voided. Proof of sending or submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person that submits more than maximum allowed entries. By participating in this Contest, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest. By entering this Contest, Entrants agree that each Entry becomes the property of Sponsor and that the Sponsor may use the Entry for any proper promotional purpose. Any personally identifiable information collected during an Entrant's participation in this Contest will be collected by Sponsor and used by Sponsor, their respective affiliates, agents and marketers for purposes of the proper administration and fulfillment of the Contest as described in these Official Rules.

If a submitted Entry contains any material or elements that are not owned by the Entrant and/or are subject to the rights of third parties, the Entrant is responsible for obtaining, prior to submission, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit the use and exhibition of the Entry by Sponsor in the manner set forth in these Official Rules, including, without limitation, name and likeness releases for any person who mentioned within the Entry (collectively, the “Clearances”). By submitting a completed Entry, the Entrant warrants and represents that he or she consents to the submission and use of the Entry in the Contest, and to its posting on the Internet in connection with the Contest.

Entries may not contain any of the following: i) Materials which include or constitute trademarks, trade names or copyrighted works created or owned by any person or entity other than Entrant or for which the Entrant has not obtained owner’s permission to use; ii) Materials which contain profanities, or bearing the name or likeness of any celebrity, living or dead; iii) Materials which contain visible phone numbers, website links, street addresses, e-mail addresses or license plate numbers; iv) Materials which contain behavior inappropriate for a general audience; v) Materials which contain nudity or any depiction of real or simulated sexual acts; vi) Materials which contain extensive or gratuitous violence; vii) Materials which violate anyone’s privacy rights, violate any confidentiality or employment agreement, or which are defamatory; viii) Materials which are derogatory to Sponsor, or any affiliated entity or person; ix) Materials which are discriminatory based on race, religion, national origin, physical disability, age, sex, or sexual orientation or preference; x) Materials in which any person identifiably appears where no appropriate written release has been obtained from such person granting all rights required herein; xi) Materials which do not comport with the Entry requirements. Entries which do not conform to these guidelines will be disqualified. Sponsor further reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to verify at any time during the Contest that all necessary Clearances have been obtained and to disqualify and remove any Entry if it believes that the necessary Clearances have not been obtained.

WINNER DETERMINATION: At 11:59pm EST of May 31, 2012, the Submission will end. Each valid Contest Entry will be judged by a panel of judges appointed by the Sponsor (“Judges”), based on the clear relationship between the Entry and the following criteria: i) creativity of the video (50%); ii) breadth of family tree  (25%), and iii) diversity of family background (25%) (“Judging Criteria”). All Contest Entries will be scored by the Judges after the Submission Period. The Grand Prize winner of the Contest will be the Entrant with the highest score according to the Judging Criteria, in the Judges’ sole discretion. The First Prize winner of the Contest will be the Entrant with the 2^nd highest score according to the Judging Criteria, in the Judges’ sole discretion. All decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding. In the event of a tie, the Judges will reevaluate the Entries involved in the tie according to the Judging Criteria.  

GRAND PRIZES: There will be one (1) Grand Prize and one (1) First Prize awarded after the conclusion of the Contest. The Grand Prize winner, upon Alliance’s verification of eligibility, will receive an approximately 5-10 minute video about themselves similar to the ones that appear on a popular nationally-syndicated television show. The Grand Prize package has an Approximate Retail Value of $1,000. The First Prize winner to receive the following prize package: one (1) Ancestry World Deluxe Subscription (Approximate Retail Value “ARV” - $299), DNA kit (ARV - $79) and Fold3 membership (ARV - $80). The First Prize package has a total ARV of $458. No transfer of prize will be permitted. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value in the event that the aforementioned prize is not available. ALL POTENTIAL WINNERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHO’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The Grand Prize winner will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability / Publicity Release and return it within ten (10) days of written notification by mail or prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner selected. If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, or if potential winner fails to return requisite document within the specified time period, or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected for the prize at issue.

GENERAL: By accepting the Grand Prize or First Prize, where permitted by law, the winners grant to the Sponsor, its respective parents, subsidiaries and related companies, and those acting pursuant to the authority of Sponsor (which grant will be confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide IN ALL MEDIA without limitation at any time the Winner’s full name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness and/or biographical information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval or notification. IN NO EVENT WILL SPONSOR, ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, ADVERTISING AND CONTEST AGENCIES, DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIERS, PRIZE PROVIDER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZES.

By participating, Entrants release and agree to hold harmless the Sponsor, its respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and Contest agencies, dealers, distributors, suppliers, Prize provider and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, death or losses or damages to persons or property AS WELL AS CLAIMS/ACTIONS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY that may arise from participating in this Contest or its related activities or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of, or any harm resulting from the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize(s). Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate Entry information, whether caused by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest, or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the Contest entries. Sponsor is not responsible for interrupted or unavailable network server or other connections, miscommunications, failed telephone or computer transmissions or jumbled, scrambled or misdirected entries or transmissions, or for phone, electrical, network, computer hardware or software or program malfunctions, failures or difficulties or for other errors, omissions, interruptions, or deletions of any kind whether human, mechanical or electronic or for any damage to any person’s computer related to participating in the Contest. Any personally identifiable information collected during an Entrant's participation in this Contest will be collected by Sponsor and used by, its respective parents, its affiliates, agents and marketers for purposes of the proper administration and fulfillment of the Contest and for marketing purposes as described in these Official Rules.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, cancel or suspend this Contest, and randomly award the Prize from among all eligible entries received as of such date should fraud, virus, bugs or other causes beyond the Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, fairness, proper play or security of the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual (and all of his/her Contest entries) who tampers with the Entry process. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The interpretation of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the Utah. Any and all disputes will be individually resolved, without resort to class action, in the appropriate courts in the Utah exclusively, and subject to the laws of the Utah. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the Utah and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the Utah. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Winner acknowledges that Sponsor has neither made nor is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Prize.

USE OF DATA: All information submitted by Entrants in the Contest will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor's Privacy Policy at the following link: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/privacy.aspx. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

WINNER LIST REQUESTS: To request confirmation of the name and city/state of residence for the Prize Winners, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by July 31, 2012, to: Alliance/Ancestry “Star of Your Family” Contest Winner’s List Request, 620 Park Avenue, # 332, Rochester, NY 14607.

This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.  You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Facebook.  The information you provide will only be used for the purpose set forth in the Official Rules.

Ancestry.com is the sole sponsor of this Contest.  NBCUniversal Media LLC and Shed Media Group Limited and their affiliates are not sponsors and are not affiliated with the administration and operation of the Contest in any way.

Ancestry.com "Tweet to Win" Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR VIEWING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND SHALL ONLY BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW.

The “Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") will begin at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on March 1, 2012 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on March 31, 2012 ("Promotion Period"). Facebook, Inc.'s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules, and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604 ("Sponsor”). The Sponsor is responsible for all aspects of this Sweepstakes. 

Eligibility: Participants must be legal residents of the 50 United States (or the District of Columbia), who have the age of majority in his or her state of residence at the time of entry. Employees, officers and representatives of Sponsor and Administrator, and any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, franchisees, licensees, distributors, suppliers, subsidiaries, retailers, advertising/promotion agencies (collectively, “Released Parties”) and members of the immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) and household members of each such employee, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Void where prohibited, or restricted by law.

How to Enter: Eligible participants can enter the Sweepstakes through the Facebook application described below.  If a prospective participant is not already a member of Facebook, he/she may visit www.facebook.com and follow the links and instructions to become a member. Once the eligible participant has become an active Facebook member, they have the opportunity to enter the “Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes by visiting the Sponsor’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/Ancestry.com?ref=ts) (the “Website”). A Sweepstakes tab on the Website will direct participants to enter the Promotion by completing the registration form and providing your personal Twitter handle. An Ancestry.com tweet will then populate the user’s Twitter field and ask the user to submit it for entry. Entrants may only enter the Sweepstakes providing their own personal Twitter handle and submitting the Ancestry.com tweet. Any entrant found to be using multiple accounts to enter will be disqualified. Limit one (1) entry per person per Twitter account per day throughout the Promotion Period.

All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on March 31, 2012. Internet entries must be made by the entrant only at the Website. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other web site or e-mail address, including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The use of automated entry devices is prohibited and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void. Released Parties are not responsible for: late, incomplete, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person or e-mail address that submits more than maximum allowed entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. By participating, you consent for Sponsor to obtain, use, and transfer your name, address and other information for the sole purpose of administering this Sweepstakes.

Internet Limitations of Liability: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, at any time, without notice, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award prizes using all non-suspect eligible entries received as of the termination/suspension date, if any infection, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s control, affects the integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process (if applicable) or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in a disruptive manner. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Sponsor is not responsible for: lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries; theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone or data transmission systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or any technical problem, including but not limited to any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from Sweepstakes participation; typographical, printing or other errors or omissions in these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements or other materials, or other problems or errors of any kind whether computer, network, mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, in the processing of entries, in the selection or announcement of winners or in the awarding of prizes. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Sponsor is not responsible for any damage to an entrant’s system which is occasioned by participating in this Sweepstakes or by downloading any information necessary to participate in the promotion.  Sponsor also is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes.    CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an individual who actually submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.  "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email account by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.

Drawing and Notification: The Grand Prize winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received, in a random drawing conducted on or about April 10, 2012. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by the Administrator, an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. One Grand Prize winner will be selected from each day of the Promotion Period. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received on the day of entry. Each Grand Prize winner will be notified by email and/or USPS mail, or other home delivery service of Sponsor’s choice.

Grand Prizes and Prize Conditions: Following the Promotion Period, thirty-one (31) Grand Prize winners will each receive Each Grand Prize winner will receive a Blue Ray DVD of The Descendants (Approximate Retail Value - $40). Limit one (1) prize per person per household.

Total Prize Pool - $1,240. All other expenses associated with the acceptance or use of the prize, not specifically mentioned herein, are the responsibility of winners, respectively. No substitution for cash or transfer of prize will be permitted. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value in the event that the aforementioned prize is not available.  THE POTENTIAL SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHO’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, or if potential winner fails to return requisite document within the specified time period, or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected for the prize at issue.

Other Terms & Conditions: This Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws (if applicable). By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and agree that: 1.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns shall have the right and permission to use (unless prohibited by law) the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice and address (city and state), in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further notice, permission or compensation, and 2.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and entrant will indemnify, defend and hold Released Parties harmless from any liability, loss, injury, or damage to entrant themselves or any other person or entity, including personal injury, death or damage to personal or real property, to entrant or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any prize activity or travel related thereto) or participation in this Sweepstakes. Entrants further acknowledge that said parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including, but not limited to, its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry and to modify, terminate or suspend this Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, action of entrants, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes and, if the Sweepstakes is modified, terminated or suspended, at Sponsor’s discretion, select winners from those eligible, non-suspect entries.

Use of Data: All information submitted by Entrants in the Contest will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor's Privacy Policy at the following link: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/privacy.aspx. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

Disputes: By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that 1.) Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; 2.) Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and 3.) Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor or the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with United States law. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts of Utah, and the parties consent to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of whatever nature arising under or relating to these Official Rules. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of 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 be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  The value of the prizes set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of any prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash.

Winners List: To request the name of the prize winners, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by May 15, 2012, to: Alliance/Ancestry “Tweet to Win - D” Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 620 Park Ave. #332, Rochester, NY 14607.

Sponsor: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.  You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Facebook.  The information you provide will only be used for the purpose set forth in the Official Rules.

London Experience Sweepstakes

Ancestry.com

The London Experience Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR VIEWING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND SHALL ONLY BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW. 

The “The London Experience” Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes" or “Promotion”) will begin at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on December 1, 2011 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on December 31, 2011 ("Promotion Period"). Facebook, Inc.'s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules, and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604 ("Sponsor”). The Sponsor is responsible for all aspects of this Sweepstakes.  

Eligibility: Participants must be legal residents of the 50 United States (or the District of Columbia), who are at least 21 years or olderat the time of entry. Employees, officers and representatives of Sponsor and Administrator (as defined below), Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, Funjet Vacations, and any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, franchisees, licensees, distributors, suppliers, subsidiaries, retailers, advertising/promotion agencies (collectively, “Released Parties”) and members of the immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) and household members of each such employee, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Military installations in foreign countries, and where prohibited, or restricted by law.

How to Enter: Eligible participants can enter the Sweepstakes through the Facebook application described below.  If a prospective participant is not already a member of Facebook, he/she may visit www.facebook.com and follow the links and instructions to become a member. 

Once the eligible participant has become an active Facebook member, they have the opportunity to enter the “The London Experience” Sweepstakes by visiting the Sponsor’s Facebook page   (http://www.facebook.com/Ancestry.com?ref=ts) (the “Website”). A Sweepstakes tab on the Website will then direct participants to enter the Promotion by completing two (2) seperate Sweepstakes registration forms. The first registration form will be for the Grand Prize drawing. Each participant is allowed to complete the Grand Prize registration one (1) time throughout the Promotion Period. Limit one (1) Grand Prize entry per person per Facebook account, throughout the Promotion Period. The second available Sweepstakes registration form will be for the weekly prize drawings. Each participant is allowed to complete the weekly registration one (1) time per week, throughout the Promotion Period. Limit (a maximum of) five (5) weekly entries per person per Facebook account, throughout the Promotion Period.

All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on December 31, 2011. Internet entries must be made by the entrant only at the Website. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other web site or e-mail address, including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The use of automated entry devices is prohibited and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void. Released Parties are not responsible for: late, incomplete, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person or e-mail address that submits more than maximum allowed entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. By participating, you consent for Sponsor to obtain, use, and transfer your name, address and other information for the sole purpose of administering this Sweepstakes.

Internet Limitations of Liability: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, at any time, without notice, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award prizes using all non-suspect eligible entries received as of the termination/suspension date, if any infection, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s control, affects the integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process (if applicable) or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in a disruptive manner., The Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Released Parties are not responsible for: lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries; theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone or data transmission systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or any technical problem, including but not limited to any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from Sweepstakes participation; typographical, printing or other errors or omissions in these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements or other materials, or other problems or errors of any kind whether computer, network, mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, in the processing of entries, in the selection or announcement of winners or in the awarding of prizes. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

The Released Parties are not responsible for any damage to an entrant’s system which is occasioned by participating in this Sweepstakes or by downloading any information necessary to participate in the promotion.  The Released Parties also are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes.    CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an individual who actually submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.  "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email account by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. 

Drawing and Notification: All prize drawing will be conducted by Alliance Sweepstakes Services, Inc. (the “Administrator”), an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. All weekly First Prize winners will be randomly selected in five (5) random drawing conducted on or about December 6, 2011, December 13, 2011, December 20, 2011, December 27, 2011, and January 3, 2012. Seven (7) First Prize winners will be selected in each of the aforementioned five (5) drawings. Each weekly drawing will be inclusive of all eligible entries received the week prior (only). Odds of winning a prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received in the week of entry. Each First Prize winner will be notified by email and/or USPS mail. 

The Grand Prize winner will be selected from among all eligible entries received, in a random drawing conducted on or about January 5, 2012. Odds of winning the Grand Prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received throughout the Promotion Period. The Grand Prize winner will be notified by email, telephone and/or USPS mail. Upon initial notification and verification of each prize winner, confirmation will be sent to each prize winner via U.S. mail, or other home delivery service of Sponsor’s choice. 

Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize and Thirty-Five (35) First Prizes will be awarded throughout the Promotion Period. The Grand Prize winner, upon confirmation of eligibility, will receive a trip for two (2) people to London, England. The Grand Prize package will include: 1) Two (2) round-trip economy airfare for two (2) people, 2) four (4) nights’ hotel accommodations (one double occupancy room) at the Sponsor’s discretion, 3) two (2) tickets to War Horse playing at New London Theatre, 4) $350 cash travel stipend. 

All travel and accommodations are subject to capacity controls, availability, limitations, and other restrictions, all of which are subject to change at Sponsor's sole discretion. The prize winner must provide own transportation for themselves and their travel companion to and from departure airport. It is the responsibility of the prize winner and his or her travel guest to arrive at the departure airport in time for their flights, with proper travel documentation (including proper identification). Winner will be responsible for applicable airport taxes and fees. Taxes and fees are subject to change upon notice and are nonrefundable.  Certain travel and security restrictions may apply and it is the responsibility of the prize winner and travel guest to comply with all travel, security and other laws, regulations, airline passenger and hotel rules that apply to them. Prize winner and his/her guest will be solely responsible for all expenses incurred by them while redeeming the respective prizes that are not included in the travel itinerary provided. The prize awarded consists of products/services for two (2) people and require that the prize winner and travel guests redeem the prize together. The Grand Prize package has an Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of $3,900. The Grand Prize trip must be completed between March 1, 2012 and March 30, 2013, or prize will be forfeited and no compensation will be awarded. 

Each First Prize winner will receive one (1) of the following three (3) prizes:

• - A War Horse book by Michael Morpurgo (ARV - $22/per)
• - A War Horse soundtrack (ARV - $13/per)
• - A War Horse poster (ARV - $10/per)

The exact prize that each First Prize winner will receive will be determined by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion.

Limit one (1) prize per person per household. By accepting any of the aforementioned prizes, the prize winners agree to release the Released Parties from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by entering the Sweepstakes or for damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use or misuse or failure to use the prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and from any prize-related activity. The Released Parties have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to the prize and specifically disclaim all such warranties, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  The prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND either expressed or implied. A prize may not be sold, traded, or commissioned, and is not exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable for cash. There are no substitutions unless specified by the Sponsor. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute any prize component with another prize component of equal or greater value. Sweepstakes administrator is not the supplier or guarantor of any prize.

Prize Conditions: The Grand Prize winner is solely responsible for the reporting and payment of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes (if applicable) associated with the receipt of any prize. The Grand Prize winner will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release and return it within 14 days of written notification by mail or the prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner selected, time-permitting. In addition, the Grand Prize winner’s travel guest must sign a Travel Companion Waiver prior to the prize being awarded (If travel companion is a minor, parent or legal guardian must sign and return release and accompany minor on vacation). If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, if potential winner fails to return requisite document within the specified time period, and/or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, an alternate winner may be selected for the prize at issue. All potential winners are subject to verification before any prize will be awarded. 

Other Terms & Conditions: The Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws (if applicable). By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and agree that: 1.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns shall have the right and permission to use (unless prohibited by law) the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice and address (city and state), in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further notice, permission or compensation, and 2.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and entrant will indemnify, defend and hold Released Parties harmless from any liability, loss, injury, or damage to entrant themselves or any other person or entity, including personal injury, death or damage to personal or real property, to entrant or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any prize activity or travel related thereto) or participation in this Sweepstakes. Entrants further acknowledge that said parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including, but not limited to, its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry and to modify, terminate or suspend this Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, action of entrants, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes and, if the Sweepstakes is modified, terminated or suspended, at Sponsor’s discretion, select winners from those eligible, non-suspect entries. 

Use of Data: All information submitted by Entrants in the Contest will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor's Privacy Policy at the following link: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/privacy.aspx. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

Disputes: By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that 1.) Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; 2.) Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and 3.) Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor or the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with United States law. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts of Utah, and the parties consent to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of whatever nature arising under or relating to these Official Rules. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of 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 be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  The value of the prizes set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed.  If the actual value of any prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. 

Winners List: To request the name of the prize winners, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by February 14, 2012, to: Alliance/Ancestry “The London Experience” Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 620 Park Ave. #332, Rochester, NY 14607. 

Sponsor: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.  You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Facebook.  The information you provide will only be used for the purpose set forth in the Official Rules.

Holiday Tweet to Win

Ancestry.com
“Holiday Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes
Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR VIEWING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND SHALL ONLY BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW.

The “Holiday Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") will begin at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on November 25, 2011 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on December 31, 2011 ("Promotion Period"). Facebook, Inc.'s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules, and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604 ("Sponsor”). The Sponsor is responsible for all aspects of this Sweepstakes. 

Eligibility: Participants must be legal residents of the 50 United States (or the District of Columbia), who have the age of majority in his or her state of residence at the time of entry. Employees, officers and representatives of Sponsor and Administrator, and any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, franchisees, licensees, distributors, suppliers, subsidiaries, retailers, advertising/promotion agencies (collectively, “Released Parties”) and members of the immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) and household members of each such employee, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Military installations in foreign countries, and where prohibited, or restricted by law.

How to Enter: Eligible participants can enter the Sweepstakes through the Facebook application described below.  If a prospective participant is not already a member of Facebook, he/she may visit www.facebook.com and follow the links and instructions to become a member.

Once the eligible participant has become an active Facebook member, they have the opportunity to enter the “Holiday Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes by visiting the Sponsor’s Facebook page   (http://www.facebook.com/Ancestry.com?ref=ts) (the “Website”). A Sweepstakes tab on the Website will direct participants to enter the Promotion by completing the registration form and providing your personal Twitter handle. An Ancestry.com tweet will then populate the user’s Twitter field and ask the user to submit it for entry. Entrants may only enter the Sweepstakes providing their own personal Twitter handle and submitting the Ancestry.com tweet. Any entrant found to be using multiple accounts to enter will be disqualified. Limit one (1) entry per person per Twitter account throughout the Promotion Period.

All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on December 31, 2011. Internet entries must be made by the entrant only at the Website. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other web site or e-mail address, including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The use of automated entry devices is prohibited and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void. Released Parties are not responsible for: late, incomplete, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person or e-mail address that submits more than maximum allowed entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. By participating, you consent for Sponsor to obtain, use, and transfer your name, address and other information for the sole purpose of administering this Sweepstakes.

Internet Limitations of Liability: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, at any time, without notice, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award prizes using all non-suspect eligible entries received as of the termination/suspension date, if any infection, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s control, affects the integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process (if applicable) or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in a disruptive manner. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Sponsor is not responsible for: lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries; theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone or data transmission systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or any technical problem, including but not limited to any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from Sweepstakes participation; typographical, printing or other errors or omissions in these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements or other materials, or other problems or errors of any kind whether computer, network, mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, in the processing of entries, in the selection or announcement of winners or in the awarding of prizes. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Sponsor is not responsible for any damage to an entrant’s system which is occasioned by participating in this Sweepstakes or by downloading any information necessary to participate in the promotion.  Sponsor also is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes.    CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an individual who actually submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.  "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email account by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.

Drawing and Notification: The Grand Prize winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received, in a five (5) weekly random drawings conducted on or about December 6, 2011, December 13, 2011, December 20, 2011, December 27, 2011, and January 3, 2012. All weekly drawings will be conducted by the Administrator, an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received in the week prior. Each Grand Prize winner will be notified by email and/or USPS mail, or other home delivery service of Sponsor’s choice.

Grand Prizes and Prize Conditions: During the Promotion Period, five (5) Grand Prize winners will each receive an Ancestry.com World Deluxe Annual Membership to be drawn at the rate of one (1) each week at the conclusion of the preceding week. The World Deluxe Annual Membership offers instant access to the world's largest online collection of family history records, including:

•    6 billion historical records -and more added every day.

•    The world's only complete online U.S. Census collections (1790-1930).

•    The world's largest online collections of military and immigration records.

•    More than 30 million historical photos, scanned documents and written stories.

•    And so much more.

In addition, each Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to give a friend or family member one (1) Ancestry World Deluxe Subscription. The Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Grand Prize package is $598. Total Prize Pool - $2,990. All other expenses associated with the acceptance or use of the prize, not specifically mentioned herein, are the responsibility of winners, respectively. No substitution for cash or transfer of prize will be permitted. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value in the event that the aforementioned prize is not available.  THE POTENTIAL SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHO’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, or if potential winner fails to return requisite document within the specified time period, or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected for the prize at issue.

Other Terms & Conditions: This Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws (if applicable). By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and agree that: 1.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns shall have the right and permission to use (unless prohibited by law) the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice and address (city and state), in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further notice, permission or compensation, and 2.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and entrant will indemnify, defend and hold Released Parties harmless from any liability, loss, injury, or damage to entrant themselves or any other person or entity, including personal injury, death or damage to personal or real property, to entrant or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any prize activity or travel related thereto) or participation in this Sweepstakes. Entrants further acknowledge that said parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including, but not limited to, its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry and to modify, terminate or suspend this Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, action of entrants, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes and, if the Sweepstakes is modified, terminated or suspended, at Sponsor’s discretion, select winners from those eligible, non-suspect entries.

Use of Data: All information submitted by Entrants in the Contest will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor's Privacy Policy at the following link: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/privacy.aspx. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

Disputes: By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that 1.) Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; 2.) Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and 3.) Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor or the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with United States law. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts of Utah, and the parties consent to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of whatever nature arising under or relating to these Official Rules. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of 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 be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  The value of the prizes set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of any prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash.

Winners List: To request the name of the prize winners, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by February 14, 2012, to: Alliance/Ancestry “Holiday Tweet to Win” Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 620 Park Ave. #332, Rochester, NY 14607.

Sponsor: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.  You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Facebook.  The information you provide will only be used for the purpose set forth in the Official Rules.

Ancestry.com “Journey to Your Roots” Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR VIEWING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND SHALL ONLY BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES LAW.

The “Journey to Your Roots” Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes" or “Promotion”) will begin at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") on September 15, 2011 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on October 15, 2011 ("Promotion Period"). Facebook, Inc.'s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules, and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604 ("Sponsor”). The Sponsor is responsible for all aspects of this Sweepstakes. 

Eligibility: Participants must be legal residents of the 50 United States (or the District of Columbia), who has the age of majority in his or her state of residence at the time of entry. Employees, officers and representatives of Sponsor and Administrator, and any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, franchisees, licensees, distributors, suppliers, subsidiaries, retailers, advertising/promotion agencies (collectively, “Released Parties”) and members of the immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) and household members of each such employee, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Military installations in foreign countries, and where prohibited, or restricted by law.

How to Enter: Eligible participants can enter the Sweepstakes through the Facebook application described below.  If a prospective participant is not already a member of Facebook, he/she may visit www.facebook.com and follow the links and instructions to become a member.

Once the eligible participant has become an active Facebook member, they have the opportunity to enter the “Journey to Your Roots” Sweepstakes by visiting the Sponsor’s Facebook page   (http://www.facebook.com/Ancestry.com?ref=ts) (the “Website”). A Sweepstakes tab on the Website will direct participants to enter the Promotion by completing the registration form and submitting a short essay on what they wish to do on their dream vacation. The essay portion is a mandatory part of entry but will not be judged or graded in any way. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who does not submit a valid essay applicable to the Theme (in their sole discretion). Limit one (1) entry per person per Facebook account throughout the Promotion Period.

All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on October 15, 2011. Internet entries must be made by the entrant only at the Website. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other web site or e-mail address, including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The use of automated entry devices is prohibited and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void. Released Parties are not responsible for: late, incomplete, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person or e-mail address that submits more than maximum allowed entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. By participating, you consent for Sponsor to obtain, use, and transfer your name, address and other information for the sole purpose of administering this Sweepstakes.

Internet Limitations of Liability: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, at any time, without notice, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award prizes using all non-suspect eligible entries received as of the termination/suspension date, if any infection, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s control, affects the integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process (if applicable) or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in a disruptive manner., Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Sponsor is not responsible for: lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries; theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone or data transmission systems; interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in any transmission or communication; traffic congestion on the Internet or any technical problem, including but not limited to any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from Sweepstakes participation; typographical, printing or other errors or omissions in these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements or other materials, or other problems or errors of any kind whether computer, network, mechanical, human, electronic, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, in the processing of entries, in the selection or announcement of winners or in the awarding of prizes. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Sponsor is not responsible for any damage to an entrant’s system which is occasioned by participating in this Sweepstakes or by downloading any information necessary to participate in the promotion.  Sponsor also is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes.    CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an individual who actually submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.  "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email account by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.

Drawing and Notification: The Grand Prize winner will be selected from among all eligible entries received, in a random drawing on or about October 20, 2011, by the Administrator, an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. The Grand Prize winner will be notified by email, telephone and/or USPS mail. Upon initial notification and verification of each prize winner, confirmation will be sent to each prize winner via U.S. mail, or other home delivery service of Sponsor’s choice.

Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded following the conclusion of the Promotion Period. The Grand Prize winner, upon confirmation of eligibility, will receive a trip for two (2) people to Mexico to meet his/her ancestors. The Grand Prize package will include: 1) Two (2) round-trip economy airfare for two (2) people, 2) hotel accommodations (one double occupancy room) at the Sponsor’s discretion, 3) a video camera for capturing the memories of the trip, 4) one (1) Ancestry World Deluxe Subscription, and finally, 5) a prepaid VISA debit card for spending money. All travel and accommodations are subject to capacity controls, availability, limitations, and other restrictions, all of which are subject to change at Sponsor's sole discretion. The prize winner must provide own transportation for themselves and their travel companion to and from departure airport. It is the responsibility of the prize winner and his or her travel guest to arrive at the departure airport in time for their flights, with proper travel documentation (including proper identification). Certain travel and security restrictions may apply and it is the responsibility of the prize winner and travel guest to comply with all travel, security and other laws, regulations, airline passenger and hotel rules that apply to them. Prize winner and his/her guest will be solely responsible for all expenses incurred by them while redeeming the respective prizes that are not included in the travel itinerary provided. The prize awarded consists of products/services for two (2) people and require that the prize winner and travel guests redeem the prize together. The Grand Prize package has an Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of $3,000. The Grand Prize trip must be executed in full by November 1, 2012 or prize will be forfeited and no compensation will be awarded.

By accepting the aforementioned prize, the Grand Prize winner agree to release the Released Parties from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by entering the Sweepstakes or for damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use or misuse or failure to use the prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and from any prize-related activity. The Released Parties have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to the prize and specifically disclaim all such warranties, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND either expressed or implied. A prize may not be sold, traded, or commissioned, and is not exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable for cash. There are no substitutions unless specified by the Sponsor. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute any prize component with another prize component of equal or greater value. Sweepstakes administrator is not the supplier or guarantor of any prize.

Prize Conditions: The Grand Prize winner is solely responsible for the reporting and payment of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes (if applicable) associated with the receipt of any prize. The Grand Prize winner will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release and return it within 14 days of written notification by mail or the prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner selected, time-permitting. In addition, the Grand Prize winner’s travel guest must sign a Travel Companion Waiver prior to the prize being awarded (If travel companion is a minor, parent or legal guardian must sign and return release and accompany minor on vacation). If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, if potential winner fails to return requisite document within the specified time period, and/or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, an alternate winner may be selected for the prize at issue. All potential winners are subject to verification before any prize will be awarded.

Other Terms & Conditions: The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws (if applicable). By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and agree that: 1.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns shall have the right and permission to use (unless prohibited by law) the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice and address (city and state), in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further notice, permission or compensation, and 2.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and entrant will indemnify, defend and hold Released Parties harmless from any liability, loss, injury, or damage to entrant themselves or any other person or entity, including personal injury, death or damage to personal or real property, to entrant or any other person or entity due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any prize activity or travel related thereto) or participation in this Sweepstakes. Entrants further acknowledge that said parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including, but not limited to, its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.  Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry and to modify, terminate or suspend this Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, action of entrants, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes and, if the Sweepstakes is modified, terminated or suspended, at Sponsor’s discretion, select winners from those eligible, non-suspect entries.

Use of Data: All information submitted by Entrants in the Contest will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor's Privacy Policy at the following link: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/privacy.aspx. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, entrants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

Disputes: By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that 1.) Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; 2.) Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and 3.) Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor or the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with United States law. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts of Utah, and the parties consent to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of whatever nature arising under or relating to these Official Rules. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of 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 be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  The value of the prizes set forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed.  If the actual value of any prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash.

Winners List: To request the name of the prize winners, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by October 31, 2011, to: Alliance/Ancestry “Journey to Your Roots” Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 620 Park Ave. #332, Rochester, NY 14607.

Sponsor: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 360 W 4800 N, Provo, UT 84604

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.  You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Facebook.  The information you provide will only be used for the purpose set forth in the Official Rules.