Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Logo Contest Official Rules
Please see the Official Rules in comments following this post. Feel free to address any questions to info@evertonusa.org or sarainseattle@evertonusa.org. Thanks - and best of luck!
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Everton USA Logo Contest Official Rules
Introduction
This document describes the official rules (“Official Rules”) of the Everton USA Logo Design Contest. The object of this contest is to design a logo for Everton USA, the official supporters club for Everton FC in the United States. Information on how to enter and about the prizes is part of these Official Rules. To the extent of any inconsistency, these Official Rules prevail.
Definitions
“Entry” means a logo design created by the Entrant for this Contest.
“Entrant” means the individual that offers the Entry under the terms of this Contest.
Eligibility
1. The Contest is open only to individuals. The Contest is not open to companies, educational institutions, organizations, etc. or to groups associated with such institutions.
2. Entrants must be of sufficient legal age and standing to enter into a contract with Everton USA as required below.
How to Enter
1. Initial entries must be submitted by email to info@evertonusa.org. The entries must be submitted as a scalable vector graphic in EPS format, and also as a JPG. See the Submission Guidelines below for further information.
2. The email must include the name, city, phone contact number, and email address of the Entrant.
3. Entries must conform to the Submission Guidelines set out below. Entries which fail to do so will be rejected.
4. The deadline for Entries is midnight (one minute after 2359) on September 30th, 2009, Pacific Daylight Time.
5. We will attempt to acknowledge all entries upon receipt; however, we cannot be responsible for entries or responses lost in e-mail.
6. There is no fee to enter the Contest.
Submission Guidelines
The purpose of the contest is to design a logo for Everton USA. The logo may be used online, in print, and on merchandise. Flexibility is a key requirement, including the need to resize easily and to look good in black and white as well as color. The final version of the logo will need to be suitable for high quality printing.
While the logo needs to look good at relatively small sizes, it will not need to be shrunk for use as a Favicon.
Due to copyright regulations, please do not use the full official Everton crest in your design. You may use part of the official insignia such as the tower, wreaths, or motto. Any design that uses the full crest will be removed from consideration.
Due to the requirements for high quality printing and re-sizing Entries must submitted in scalable vector graphic format (EPS). We advise against the use of halftones and gradients unless created inside a vector graphics program. Color in this version must be CMYK, no spot colors.
JPGs 1000 pixels square of the logo is also requested so that entries can be posted to Everton USA web sites without the need for conversion.
Prizes
The winning design will be announced on the Everton USA web site during the first week of October 2009. The winning designer will receive a year’s membership in Everton USA and credit for the winning design on the Everton USA web site. The winning designer also retains the right to use the basic logo and identify him/herself as the logo designer.
Panel of Judges
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of:
Alexa Dunne, Regional President for New York City
Sara Eckert, Chairman of Everton USA and Regional President for Chicago
Sara Huey, Regional President for Seattle
Stephen Garner, Regional President for Washington/Baltimore
Laura Garner, Regional President for Washington/Baltimore
Robert George, Regional President for Louisville
David Janicki, Regional President for Boston
Dermot Reilly, Regional President for Boston
Selection of Winner
1. The winning design will be selected by judges listed above. Their decision will be final.
2. Everton USA reserves the right not to select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received.
3. Everton USA reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant or Entry at its sole discretion.
4. The winner will be required to assign all ownership of the logo to Everton USA.
5. Accepting the prize constitutes permission for Everton USA to make public and otherwise use winner’s name for publicity purposes. Further personal data may be requested but is not required.
Intellectual Property
1. All submitted work must be original and not based on any pre-existing design.
2. All Entries will become the sole property of Everton USA and may be displayed publicly on Everton USA web sites.
Acceptance
Participation constitutes the Entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. By participating in the Contest, the Entrant is representing and warranting that he/she has read and understood, and agrees to be bound by, these rules. Including the guides and rules referred to herein, these Official Rules constitute the entire agreement between the Entrant and Everton USA in relation to the Contest. They govern the Entrant’s participation and supersede any prior or other agreements between the Entrant and Everton USA and relating to the Contest.
About Everton USA
Originally founded as Everton FC Supporters Club – North America, Everton USA strives to unite Evertonians in such a large geographical area and to help foster interest in the club in the United States.
Despite having an ocean between the fans and EFC, the supporters club’s primary goal is to help bridge that distance, by either organizing a group travel day or simply providing information about where Evertonians are and how to watch Everton anywhere in the United States.
Legalese
Representations and Warranties
By participating in the Contest, the Entrant warrants and represents in connection with the Entry submitted as part of his/her participation in the Contest: (a) he/she is the sole and exclusive owner of (and free of any adverse claim by any person, firm, or corporation) all intellectual property rights in and to the Entry; (b) the Entry is original and the use of the Entry as described in these Official Rules will not infringe the proprietary rights, including without limitation the intellectual property rights, of any third party; (c) the use of the Entry, as described in these Official Rules, will be in compliance with any third-party licenses pertaining to the Entry; (d) the Entry is not obscene or libelous, and does not violate any rights of any third party, including but not limited to rights of privacy or publicity; (e) the Entry does not contain any virus, spyware, malware, trap door, worm, or any other device, mechanism or code that is injurious or damaging to software or hardware used in conjunction with the Entry; (f) the Entry and its use as described in these Official Rules will not violate any federal, provincial, state or local laws or ordinances; (g) no employer or educational or other establishment has any rights in the Entry; (h) the Entry is consistent with these Official Rules; and (i) he/she has the right to grant the license to Everton USA as required in these Official Rules.
Severability
When any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties nevertheless agree that the Court should endeavor to give effect to the intentions of the parties as reflected in the provision, and that the other provisions of these Official Rules remain in full force and effect.
Indemnity; Disclaimer of warranties; Limitation of Liability
By participating in the Contest, the Entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements and all decisions of Everton USA. By participating in the Contest, the Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Everton USA and its officers, agents, affiliates, contractors, contributors, subsidiaries, licensors and distributors (“Everton USA Entities”) from any and all liability, claims, or actions of any kind, including, without limitation, property damage, personal injury, and/or death, arising out of his/her (i) breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in these Official Rules; or (ii) participation in the Contest; (iii) acceptance and/or use or misuse of any prize in connection with the Contest; or (iv) any third party claim relating to any rights in any design submitted.
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, THE ENTRANT AGREES THAT Everton USA ENTITIES MAKE NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATING TO THE CONTEST AND/OR THE PRIZES.
By participating in the Contest, the Entrant agrees that Everton USA is not responsible, and will in no event be held liable, for any: (a) lost, late, illegible, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, corrupted or garbled entries; (b) telephone, computer, or network malfunction or error; (c) communication disruption or other disruptions related to Internet traffic, virus, bug, worm, or non-authorized intervention; or (d) damage caused by a computer virus or otherwise resulting to any computer from the submission of entries. If such malfunction, error, disruption, or damage occurs or impairs the administration, security, fairness, or integrity of the Contest, Everton USA may, in its sole discretion, suspend, modify or terminate the Contest by posting a notice at http://www.evertonusa.org. If the Contest is terminated before the scheduled end of the Contest Period, Everton USA will determine the winner from all eligible entries received as of the termination date. Persons found tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Contest, or whom Everton USA believes to be causing or attempting or intending to cause any malfunction, error, disruption, or damage will be disqualified. Everton USA reserves the right to disqualify any unauthorized entries, including, without limitation, any entries made through robotic, automatic, mechanical, programmed or similar multiple-entry, or entry duplication, method and to disqualify any person or entity using such a method.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, AND ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY THE APPLICABLE LAW, BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, THE ENTRANT AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT WILL Everton USA OR ANY Everton USA ENTITY BE LIABLE TO ENTRANTS OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OR NATURE OF THE CLAIM, RELATING IN ANY MANNER TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, THE CONTEST OR THE ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION THEREIN, EVEN IF Everton USA OR A Everton USA ENTITY WERE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ALSO NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, THE ENTRANT FURTHER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT WILL THE LIABILITY OF Everton USA OR ANY Everton USA ENTITY RELATING IN ANY MANNER TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, THE CONTEST OR THE ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION THEREIN EXCEED THE GREATER OF US$1,000 OR ANY OTHER AMOUNTS PAID BY THE ENTRANT TO ENTER INTO THE CONTEST. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO THE ENTRANT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE PRECEDING RELEASE IS DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO BE INVALID OR VOID FOR ANY REASON, THE ENTRANT AGREES THAT, BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, (I) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND CAUSES OR ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST, OR ANY PRIZES AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; AND (II) ANY CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENTERING THE CONTEST, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEY’S FEES.
For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent that US law applies, nothing in these Official Rules shall limit or exclude either party’s liability for fraud, or for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or any other liability to the extent such liability cannot be excluded or limited as a matter of law.
Interpretation; Governing Law; Jurisdiction
Interpretation. In the case of any dispute about the interpretation of the Rules, Everton USA’s decision as to the interpretation shall be final and Entrant shall be bound by Everton USA’s decision.
Governing Law. The interpretation and enforcement of these Official Rules will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, except to the extent required to be governed by the local law in the place of residence of an Entrant. The Contest is subject to all applicable, as the case may be, national, federal, provincial, state, and local laws. The Entrant and Everton USA agree to the extent permitted by law to submit all disputes arising out of or relating to these Official Rules or the Contest to, and hereby waive any objection to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of, the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois. If necessary any provision of these Official Rules which is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed to be struck out from these Official Rules.
Consideration
The Entrant agrees that the ability to participate in the Contest and to compete for the prizes offered in connection with the Contest constitute, where required, sufficient consideration for the Entrant’s obligations under these Official Rules.
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