7. DEADLINE FOR DETERMINATION OF WINNING ESSAY AND
RUNNERS-UP: The winner will be chosen on or before May 21, 2016
along with the 20 Runners-Up. The winner of the contest
will receive the warranty deeds to the property Richard & Nancy Delage @ 180 Oak Ridge Rd, Biddeford, Maine.
If the winner refuses in writing to accept the
contest prize, then it shall be awarded to the First Runner-Up. Likewise
should the First Runner-Up refuse in writing to accept the contest prize
then it will be awarded to the Second Runner-Up.
8. COPYRIGHT AND PUBLICATION: Essay contest entry constitutes an
assignment to the sponsors of all copyrights arising under both statute
and the common law and all other rights derivative there from. By
entering the essay contest, entrants grant further permission for sponsors
to publish all or part of the submitted essay and to use the entrant’s
name and photograph and to publicize the winning entries and the names
of all the final 20 essays, all without royalty or other consideration.
9. STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: This
contest is subject to the provision of all applicable International, Federal,
State, and Local Laws and regulations. This offer is void where
prohibited.
10. TAXES/FEES: The winning entrant shall be solely responsible for any
and all taxes, including real estate transfer taxes, lawyer’s fees or fees of
any kind imposed upon or arising out of a successful participation in this
essay contest. If the winner refuses to accept the prize property in
writing, then the First Runner-Up becomes responsible for all above
stated taxes and fees. Should the First Runner-Up refuse the prize
property in writing, then the Second Runner-Up shall become responsible
for all above stated taxes and fees.
11. DESCRIPTION OF PRIZE PROPERTIES: The owners will be
presenting the winner with the Certificate of Title.
There Shall be 20 Runner ups', of which each shall received $500.00 each, providing our goal of s is met.There are no liens nor taxes nor mortgages due on the property. It is a
turnkey operation with furnishings and equipment. Excluded is personal
property and any food or liquor. The winner will receive only the amount
of fuels (oil and propane) left in the tanks. The properties have been
valuated with a listing value of $488,000 US, however, no representation
is made by the sponsors that this value or any value is in fact a Fair
Market Value. These properties are listed on the town Map The map is located in the Biddeford Town Office in Center of Biddeford, Maine 04005.
12. DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked on or before May 10, , 2016 and must arrive at the Biddeford ME. Post Office by May 10 ,2016 . The entries
should be addressed to "Own A Free Maine Coastal Home Essay" Richard & Nancy Delage, 180 Oak Ridge Rd, BIDDEFORD, ME. 04005, USA Responsibility for lost, late or misdirected entries rests
with the entrant. Any entry posted after the above deadline shall be
returned to the entrant.
13. EXTENSIONS: Sponsors reserve the sole right to extend the deadlines of
the essay contest entry and determination of the winning entries for a
period of up to ninety (90) days.
14. PRIZE TRANSFER: The transfer of the prize properties must occur
within thirty (30) days after the notification of the prize winner. An
extension of an additional thirty (30) days may be granted by the
sponsors if deemed necessary.
15. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The winner agrees to accept the
properties as is and also agrees to maintain & upkeep for a minimum of One year. If this condition is not met, then the property
will revert back to the sponsors of the essay contest, to be then awarded
to the First Runner-Up. The
winner further agrees to pay any costs and fees necessary if there is noncompliance
of any of the aforementioned requirements.
16. The sponsors reserve the right to store personal item in the garage for a period of no more than 60 Days.
OFFICIAL ESSAY CONTEST RULES & ENTRY
Name____________________________ Entry # ______(by sponsor)
Mailing Address___________________________________________
Telephone ___________ Work ___________Cell________________
The undersigned have read the Essay Contest Rules below and agree
to abide by the rules as noted below.
_____________________________ __________________________
Entrant Signature
Owners: Mr. Mrs. Richard Nancy Delage
180 Oak Ridge Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
Telephone; 207-468-4709
Send Entry Fee $175.00 Along With Your Essay, To The Above Address
Made Out To Richard Delage. Do Not forget to send 2
stamped and addressed envelopes. I wish you all The Very Best,
God Bless You all.
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Cut along dotted line and retain Essay Contest rules for your records.
Attach your essay SECURELY to the above entry form and then SECURELY
attach a Money Order or Certified Check on top of the Essay
and mail as specified in the contest rules
ESSAY CONTEST RULES
1. SUBJECT-THEME: The essay shall address the subject/theme: Why
would l Iike to own a beautiful Maine Coastal Home?
2. ELIGIBILITY: The essay contest may be entered by anyone world-wide
who is eighteen years of age or older. The judges of the contest, owners
and ex-owners of the real estate, sponsors, their employees or exemployees
and the immediate families of those previously mentioned are
Disqualified and may Not participate as an entrant. Multiple entries, with
multiple fees, by an individual are acceptable. Each entry must be
original, attached to a separate money order or certified check and
include TWO self-addressed stamped envelopes.
3. ESSAY ENTRY FEE: Each entry must be accompanied by a bank
cashier’s check or money order payable to: Richard Delage
Contest in the amount of $175.00 US Funds. All entries shall be deemed
received whether or not the essay adheres to the Technical Requirements
as set forth here-in. Absolutely No Refunds shall be made by reason of
non-compliance or for any other reason What-So-Ever, unless the 7500
entry level has not been met. All entry fees shall be returned if at least
7500 entries are not received, however, the sponsors reserve the right to
accept less than 7500 entries. Should a refund of fees become necessary,
the original fee ONLY shall be returned to each entrant ($175.00 US$
Funds). All entry fees shall be held in an Essay Contest Bank Account
until a determination has been made regarding the minimum number of
entries.
4. JUDGES: The Owners will select the top 20 essays. These 20 will be
judged by English School Teachers. These judges will not be related to the sponsors
the essay contest or have vested interest in the business. A winner and
First and the 20 Runner-Up's, which will receive $500.00 each if the total is met, will be determined by the
judges. The names of the judges shall not be released except to a public authority
requesting such information within the scope of its jurisdiction.
5. The Owners and judges shall read and evaluate each essay properly
submitted with an attached valid entry fee as here-in described. Each
essay which meets the Technical Requirements as set forth here-in, shall
be judged on the basis of structure of essay (introduction, body and
conclusion), creativity, thought and the conveyance of capability to own a home.
6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Each entry shall:
1) Consist of a formal essay of 200 words or less in English;
2) Shall be typed or computer printed, double spacing, however, Legibly hand-written entries
will be accepted;
3) one side of white 8 ½ by 11 paper shall be used;
4)Entrant’s Name and address Shall Not appear on the essay.
5) The essay shall be securely attached as noted;
6) The essay shall be accompanied bytwo self-addressed stamped envelopes, which shall be used first for
acknowledgement of receipt of the entry, and a second for name of the
winner or a refund as stated in Rule #3.
