Rules
Special Olympics Southern California Dream House Raffle Official Rules
and Regulations
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC), a tax exempt organization
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is conducting this
raffle pursuant to California Penal Code Section 320.5, et seq, to raise
funds for ongoing charitable purposes. The Rules and Regulations of the
SOSC raffle are set forth below. By purchasing a raffle ticket the purchaser
agrees to be bound by these rules and regulations. Special Olympics Southern
California’s interpretation and application of the rules and regulations
shall be final.
The Grand Prize Drawing for Special Olympics Southern California Dream
House Raffle will be held on June 9, 2013. SOSC reserves the right to
conduct the drawing scheduled for that day at an earlier date after the
final date of ticket sales. Tickets will not be sold after May 24, 2013.
Tickets may sell out before that time. An independent raffle auditor will
supervise the drawing. Drawings may be open to the public or available
through a media broadcast outlet. The winner does not need to be present
to win.
Only 70,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on
that number. If fewer tickets are sold, your chances of winning the Grand
Prize and other prizes improve. The IRS has taken the position that amounts
paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable
prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable
contributions. Consult your tax advisor.
If the House is chosen as the prize, the Grand Prize Winner assumes all
fees, local, state and federal taxes (including but not limited to income
taxes based on the value of the house), financing costs (including, but
not limited to, closing costs, title insurance, and transfer tax and fees)
which must be paid when the House is transferred to the winner. Likewise,
there are federal taxes and there may be state and/or local tax consequences
if the winner selects the alternate cash prize. (See Prizes section below)
These consequences may apply to other prizes as well. SOSC takes no responsibility
for any tax liabilities. Consult your tax advisor. This offer is void
where prohibited by law, and all federal, state and local laws and regulations
apply.
BY ENTERING THIS RAFFLE, ENTRANTS ACCEPT AND AGREE (1) TO BE BOUND
BY ALL THE RULES, LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH HERE AND (2)
THAT THEIR NAMES AND/OR LIKENESSES MAY BE DISCLOSED TO AND USED BY THE
NEWS MEDIA AND MAY OTHERWISE BE USED BY SOSC FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES AND
IN LISTS OF PRIZE WINNERS TO BE PUBLISHED IN AREA NEWSPAPERS AND ANNOUNCED
ON THE SOSC RAFFLE WEBSITE. OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY APPLY. PLEASE
CONTACT SOSC IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. SOSC’S INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SHALL BE FINAL.
BY ENTERING THIS RAFFLE, EACH PARTICIPANT RELEASES SOSC, ITS DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURIES,
LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND CAUSED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE RAFFLE OR
WINNING ANY PRIZE OR RESULTING FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE
OF ANY PRIZE, AND EACH WINNER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SOSC HARMLESS
FROM ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND
RISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE RAFFLE
OR THE WINNER’S ACCEPTANCE OR USE OF ANY PRIZE.
EACH PARTICIPANT HEREBY WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF CIVIL CODE SECTION
1542 WHICH STATES THE FOLLOWING: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO
CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR
HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM
OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR”.
Tickets:
Tickets are $150 each, 3-packs for $400, or 5-packs for $550. Only one
method of payment, one name, and one mailing address are permitted per
ticket pack. Only one eligible person may be entered in the raffle per
ticket sold. If the name of more than one person is submitted with a ticket
purchase, and that ticket is selected as a winning ticket, then the person
named first will be deemed the holder of record of that ticket and declared
the winner. Division of prize by a group purchasing a ticket in common
shall be to the sole responsibility of the person named as the holder
of record of that ticket, should that ticket be selected as a winner.
Early ticket purchases will be included in up to four drawings. Tickets
purchased by February 15, 2013, will be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing
1 (drawing date on or about February 27, 2013). Tickets purchased by March
15, 2013, will be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing 2 (drawing date
on or about March 28, 2013). Tickets purchased by April 12, 2013, will
be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing 3 (drawing date on or about April
25, 2013). All such tickets, including all winning tickets from Early
Bird Drawings, will be included in applicable subsequent drawings as well
as the Grand Prize Drawing.
SOSC reserves the right to reject any entry form that is submitted with
payment that does not constitute “good funds.” All defective or physically
altered entry forms will be immediately disqualified by SOSC. Prior to
the Grand Prize Drawing, SOSC will make a reasonable effort to notify
the individual and/or entity that submits such an entry form or one which
has been rejected because the credit card or check did not clear that
the entry has been rejected by attempting to make contact through the
information provided at the time of submitting the purchase request. All
orders for tickets for the Early Bird Drawings must be received and/or
purchased by the indicated deadline. Any orders received after these deadlines
will be held for the subsequent drawings, if applicable and Grand Prize
Drawing. SOSC assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected or
non-delivered mail or fax messages, or any other failure to receive orders
or deliver receipts prior to the drawing deadlines. In compliance with
CA Penal Code Section 320.5 each ticket has a detachable coupon or stub,
and both the ticket and its associated coupon or stub is marked with a
unique and matching identifier.
A RAFFLE PARTICIPANT'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR SOSC'S BREACH
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR HIS OR HER
RAFFLE TICKET(S). IN NO EVENT SHALL SOSC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURIES
TO EARNINGS, PROFITS OR GOODWILL, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
How to Purchase:
An individual can purchase as many tickets as he or she may wish, subject
to availability.
To purchase tickets: use the order form provided and fax the order form
to (213-995-5053) or you may mail it to SOSC Dream House Raffle, 1600
Forbes Way Suite #200, Long Beach, CA 90810 or call 1-800-816-6108 providing your
name, address, phone number along with your credit card number, credit
card security code and expiration date. Tickets cannot be purchased on
the raffle website or by email. In compliance with CA Penal Code Section
320.5, no gaming machine or devise will be employed in connection with
the raffle or the sale of raffle tickets. Any entry form submitted by
email will be rejected. All entries must include payment by check, money
order or credit card. SOSC reserves the right to reject any entry form
that is submitted with payment that does not constitute "good funds."
No refunds will be made except under the following circumstances: any
ticket order with payment received after 70,000 tickets have been sold
or after May 24, 2013, will be returned. No other refunds are available
except in the exclusive discretion of SOSC. SOSC assumes no responsibility
for lost, late, misdirected or non-delivered mail or fax messages, or
any other failure to receive orders or deliver receipts prior to the drawing
deadlines.
Selection of Winners:
The Special Olympics Southern California Dream House Raffle Grand Prize
Drawing will be held on June 9, 2013 from all eligible raffle tickets.
SOSC reserves the right to conduct the drawing scheduled for that day
at an earlier date after the final date of ticket sales. Winners need
not be present to win. SOSC will conduct the Early Bird Drawings on February
27, 2013 (Early Bird Drawing 1), March 28, 2013 (Early Bird Drawing 2),
and April 25, 2013 (Early Bird Drawing 3). The Bonus Multi-Ticket Drawing
and Refer-A-Friend Drawing (See Bonus Drawings) will be held on June 9,
2013. SOSC reserves the right to conduct the drawings scheduled for that
day at an earlier date after the final date of ticket sales. The Early
Bird Drawings, Bonus Multi-Ticket Drawing, Refer-A-Friend Drawing and
Grand Prize Drawing will be held under the supervision of an independent
raffle auditor. Drawings may be open to the public or available through
a media broadcast outlet. In compliance with CA Penal Code Section 320.5,
no drawing will be conducted in any kind of satellite wagering facility.
Winners will be notified according to the contact information provided
to SOSC at the time of ticket purchase. If the Grand Prize Winner cannot
be located by 5:00 p.m., June 14, 2013, after attempting to make contact
through the information provided at the time of purchasing the ticket,
such winner will be deemed to have elected the onetime cash alternate
prize and another winner will not be selected for such prize. In addition
to the list of winners posted on the SOSC raffle web site, a list of winners
may be obtained from SOSC by sending a self-address, stamped envelope
to SOSC Dream House Raffle, 1600 Forbes Way Suite #200, Long Beach, CA 90810 within
one week of the drawing.
In order to collect his or her prize, a ticket winner must sign and deliver
to SOSC: (a) a sworn affidavit of eligibility in accordance with these
Rules and applicable law, including without limitation that he or she
is at least 18 years old; (b) such written information as is required
by any applicable tax and/or real estate laws, including without limitation
his or her Social Security Number; (c) proof of identity in forms satisfactory
to the SOSC showing that the person claiming the prize is the same person
who is named on the winning raffle ticket.; and (d) the winning ticket
stub. Winners of prizes of $1,000 or more may be required to submit a
W-2G, Form 5754 or similar tax form (provided by SOSC) for tax withholding
purposes. Prizes not collected by December 31, 2013 will be forfeited
and another prize winner will not be selected.
Winning Odds:
The odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of tickets sold.
If all 70,000 tickets are sold the odds of winning the Grand Prize is
1 in 70,000. If fewer tickets are sold, the chance of winning the Grand
Prize, Early Bird Prizes and all secondary prizes improves.
Eligibility:
Anyone 18 years of age or older and a U.S. resident physically residing
in the United States and DC may enter. SOSC employees, members of the
Board of Directors, authorized agents and employees thereof, consultants,
attorneys, independent accountant firm, and their spouses and children
living in the same household are excluded from participating and are not
eligible to win a prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations
apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit
of eligibility may be required from prize winners.
Prizes:
The Grand Prize is the $4,000,000 home located in Sherman Oaks, CA, 91436
and referred to in all raffle materials (except as stated below). Alternatively,
the Grand Prize winner may elect to receive an annuity of $2,000,000 paid
over 20 years or a onetime $1,500,000 cash payment (except as stated below).
The Grand Prize Winner must make an election in writing between the house,
the annuity, or the onetime cash payment no later than 5:00 p.m. June
14, 2013. If the home is not available due to circumstances outside of
the control of SOSC, as determined by SOSC, the Grand Prize Winner will
instead have no election as stated above and will instead have an election
between an annuity of $2,000,000 paid over 20 years or a onetime $1,500,000
cash payment (except as stated below). A minimum of 60,000 tickets must
be sold by 5pm, May 24, 2013 for the Grand Prize Winner to have a choice
of the House, the annuity of $2,000,000 paid over 20 years, or a onetime
$1,500,000 cash payment alternate prize. If fewer than 60,000 tickets
are sold by 5pm Friday May 24, 2013, the raffle will be held as scheduled,
and prizes will be awarded as advertised with the exception that the Grand
Prize Winner will receive a choice between sum equal to 50% of the Net
Raffle Proceeds paid as an annuity over 20 years, not to exceed $2,000,000
or a onetime cash payment of 75% of the annuity value, not to exceed $1,500,000.
Net Raffle Proceeds will be calculated based on SOSC accounting, which
shall be final and conclusive with respect to the Grand Prize Winner.
For these purposes “Net Raffle Proceeds” are defined as the balance of
funds left after paying all other prizes, all raffle expenses and all
expenses for the House. In the event that the Grand Prize Winner chooses
an annuity, it is understood that the annuity will be issued and administered
by a third party insurance company. Prior to making the election among
the possible prizes, the Grand Prize Winner may request that SOSC identify
the insurance company which would be responsible for providing the annuity
payments. All annuity payments will be made by the aforementioned insurance
company. SOSC has no responsibility for the administration of the annuity
or issuance of annuity payments. All risk related to annuity payments
are that of the Grand Prize Winner.
All vehicles come base model factory equipped and winner(s) are also solely
responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration,
taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof
of which must be shown prior to delivery) and pickup or delivery costs
at the dealership as well as any non-standard options chosen by the winner
and negotiated with the dealership. All winners of vehicles must make
an election in writing between the vehicle and the alternative cash payment
no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day after the drawing. All
vehicles are subject to availability at the automobile dealer selected
by SOSC and may be substituted with a comparable vehicle by SOSC or with
the cash alternate prize.
Vacation travel prizes are for two economy round trip tickets from a Southern
California airport to the destination city and for one double occupancy
standard hotel room in the destination city. All vacation and travel prizes
are subject to space and availability. All gratuities, taxes and fees
are the responsibility of the winner and each vacation prize has a maximum
value of five thousand dollars in total. Winners of travel related prizes
must comply with all applicable requirements and restrictions related
to said prizes including without limitation applicable travel dates, age
restrictions, liability waivers, travel documentation and reservation
and confirmation procedures. Vacations must be redeemed no later than
December 31, 2013. All vacations are subject to availability and may be
substituted with a comparable vacation prize or with the cash alternate
prize.
At the option of SOSC, the drawing date for the grand prize may take place
earlier if all raffle tickets have been sold.
Early Bird Drawings:
- Early Bird Drawing 1:
- Prize: Winner's choice between a Mini Cooper, Toyota
Prius c, Ford Mustang, or $25,000 cash
- Early Bird Drawing 2:
- 1st Prize: Winner's choice between a trip to Prague,
Czech Republic, a trip to Vienna, Austria, or $5,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: Winner's choice between a trip to Maui, a
trip to Jamaica, or $5,000 cash
- Early Bird Drawing 3:
- 1st Prize: Winner's choice between a trip to Quebec City,
Montreal and Toronto, a trip to Costa Rica, or $5,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: “Private Pacific Park Experience” - you and
nine friends have entire park to yourselves for one hour!
Grand Prize Drawing:
- Grand Prize: $4,000,000 Dream House or $2,000,000 annuity
or $1,500,000 onetime cash option*
- 2nd Prize: Winner's choice between an Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz
C 250 Coupe, BMW X3, or $45,000 cash*
- 3rd Prize: Vacation to Paris, France or $5,000 cash*
- 4th Prize: Vacation to Venice, Italy or $5,000 cash*
- 5th Prize: Vacation to Alaska or $5,000 cash*
- 6th Prize: Vacation to New York City or $5,000 cash*
- 7th Prize: Winner's choice between a vacation to Honolulu,
a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, or $5,000 cash*
- 8th Prize: Winner's choice between a vacation to Australia,
a vacation to New Zealand, or $5,000 cash*
- 9th Prize: Winner's choice between a vacation to the
Cayman Islands, a vacation to Barbados, or $5,000 cash*
- 10th Prize: Winner's choice between a vacation to Beijing,
China, a vacation to Athens, Greece, or $5,000 cash*
- Prizes 11-1400:
- 30 Samsung® Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 w/8GB Memory
- 30 Samsung® Blu-ray™ Disc® Player
- 10 Canon® PowerShot® A810 16 MP
- 1 Canon® EOS REBEL® T3i 18-55 IS LENS KIT
- 50 Samsung® Long Zoom HD Camcorder
- 50 Samsung Rugged Full HD Pocket Camcorder
- 1 Samsung 46" LED HDTV
- 1 Samsung® 51" Slim Plasma HDTV
- 20 Kindle® Fire HD 7" 16GB
- 40 Nook® Simple Touch™
- 20 RCA® 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System
- 20 RCA® 7" Portable DVD Player w/Swivel Screen
- 20 RCA® Audio System with iPod Dock
- 5 House of Marley® Destiny TTR Noise Cancelling Headphones
- 5 Dyson® DC24 Ball Vacuum Cleaner
- 10 Dyson® 10" Air Multiplier
- 20 Philips Sonicare™ EasyClean Toothbrush
- 50 Le Creuset® 14 Oval Casserole Dish
- 50 Hamilton Beach® Scoop 2-Way Brewing Coffeemaker
- 20 Le Creuset® 16 Pc Dinnerware Set
- 5 Wine Enthusiast® Silent 28 Bottle Wine Refrigerator
- 25 3-Piece Luggage Set
- 120 Capresso® Tea Maker
- 50 Pearl Bracelet, Earring & Necklace Set
- 733 Blue Topaz Earring & Necklace Set
- 1 Diamond Earrings
- 1 Diamond Necklace
- 1 Diamond Bracelet
- 1 Movado® Concerto Ladies Watch with diamonds
- * except as stated above
Bonus Drawings:
- Multi-Ticket Drawing
- Prize: Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Roadster or $50,000 cash
- Any individual who buys three or more tickets will be entered into the
Multi-Ticket Drawing, subject to the following; to be eligible entrants
must purchase three or more tickets during the same purchase, using one
method of payment, using the same name on each ticket, and the same mailing
address for each eligible ticket. For each eligible ticket purchased,
a corresponding eligible ticket will be added into the Multi-Ticket Drawing.
Three tickets purchased will have three tickets entered into the Multi-Ticket
Drawing. Four tickets purchased will have four tickets entered into the
Multi-Ticket Drawing, etc. Multiple tickets purchased at the same time
are eligible for discounts. 3-packs are available for $400 and 5-packs
are available for $550.
- Refer-A-Friend Drawing
- Prize: Smart Car or $15,000
- For every person who purchases a ticket and provides your name at the
time of purchase, you will receive one ticket entry specifically for the
Refer-A-Friend Drawing. If two people you refer each purchase a separate
ticket, you will receive two entries, if three people you refer each purchase
separate tickets, you will receive three entries, etc. Drawing will be
held at the time of the Grand Prize Drawing.
General Terms and Conditions:
The House, if selected, will be transferred to the Grand Prize winner
“AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS”. SOSC DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY
GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOUSE
AND ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION
OR CONDITION OF THE HOUSE. SOSC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE HOUSE IS OF
MERCANTILE QUALITY OR THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN AND NO AFFIRMATION OF SOSC BY WORDS AND/OR
ACTIONS WILL CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY.
At the time of closing, all federal and state income taxes based on the
value of the House, a value of $4,000,000 will be due from the Grand Prize
Winner. If the Grand Prize Winner selects the cash alternate annuity award,
or the onetime cash alternate prize, instead of the House as well as winners
of Early Bird Prizes, Multi-Ticket Prizes, Refer-A-Friend Prizes and Secondary
Prizes of $5,000 or more, all appropriate and required federal and state
taxes will be withheld by SOSC in accordance with federal and state law
and SOSC will remit the balance of the cash prizes to the winners. SOSC
makes no guarantee that the Grand Prize Winner will be able to sell the
House for the value of $4,000,000 nor is there any guarantee that the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will accept that value of the house for
the purpose of determining any income tax that may be due from the winner.
SOSC takes no responsibility for any tax liabilities. Consult your tax
advisor.
ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CONTRACT,
OR THE BREACH THEREOF, SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED
BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (PURSUANT TO ITS EXPEDITED PROCEDURES)
UNDER ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES, AND JUDGMENT ON THE AWARD RENDERED
BY THE ARBITRATOR MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.
Registration with the State of California:
By letter from the Attorney General’s office, Special Olympics Southern
California has registered with the Department of Justice under Raffle
Registration Number 1340. The official registration and financial information
regarding Special Olympics Southern California can be obtained from the
Attorney General's website [at www.ag.ca.gov/charities].
Registration does not imply endorsement.