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Overview

Do you have a “Distincte” travel story you are always telling your friends? We’d like to hear it. The “Inspired Traveler” Contest will be giving away a different vacation each month to the person who submits the most compelling and unique personal travel story based on the theme of that month. Additionally, all people that submit a story during the year will be eligible to win the grand prize awarded at the end of the year.

1. Eligibility

“Inspired Traveler” Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (and the District of Columbia) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. Proof of residency and age may be required. Employees and directors of TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc., Maidens Media Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, and advertising or promotional agencies or individuals involved with the design, production, execution or distribution of the Contest and the immediate family and household members of such individuals, are not eligible to enter or win. “Immediate family members” shall mean parents, stepparents, children, stepchildren, siblings, stepsiblings, or spouses, regardless of where they live. “Household members” shall mean people who share the same residence at least three months a year, whether related or not. In order to enter the Contest or receive the prize, you must fully comply with the Official Rules and, by entering, you represent and warrant that you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, whose decisions shall be binding and final in all respects relating to this Contest.

2. Sponsor and Administrator

Sponsor: TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc., 773 San Marin Drive, Suite 2300, Novato, CA 94945.
Administrator: Maidens Media Group, LLC, 20 Tower Lane, Suite 330, Avon, CT 06001.

3. Timing

The Contest consists of twelve (12) monthly entry periods and winner determinations (each month a “Contest Period”). After each Contest Period, a review of will be conducted from among all eligible entries received during that Contest Period to select one (1) winner as more fully described below. At the end of the twelve (12) Contest Periods, a random drawing will be conducted from among all entries received during all Contest Periods to select one (1) grand prize winners more fully described below.

The Contest shall be offered monthly according the schedule below:

Monthly Contest Period Start of Contest Period End of Contest Period
January January 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET January 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
February February 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET February 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
March March 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET March 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
April April 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET April 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
May May 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET May 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
June June 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET June 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
July July 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET July 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
August August 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET August 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
September September 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET September 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
October October 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET October 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
November November 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET November 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET
December December 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. ET December 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET

4. How to Enter

During the Monthly Contest Entry Period go to Distincte.com, provide your name, email address, and submit your most Distincte travel story that relates to the monthly theme (the “Story”). Each monthly theme will be stated on the Distincte.com. The Story must be no more than 500 words. It is encouraged that you include pictures with your Story. Including pictures is optional and does not impact the judging of the Story. The Story and any photo is collectively known as the Submission.

Entrants may only use one email address to enter. You are not permitted to share the same email address with another entrant. Limit of one entry per person and per email account during the Monthly Contest Entry Period (single month). You are able to enter each monthly Contest once, for a total of 12 separate entries during the year and have a total of 12 entries in the grand prize drawing. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses or identities will be void and your entries and you will be disqualified. Use of any automated system to enter is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

5. Submission Requirements

The Submission must comply with the following requirements: (i) the Submission may not feature any person other than entrant unless entrant has obtained all necessary permissions and releases from such persons prior to submission; (ii) other than the Sponsor, its products, brands and/or logos, the Submission may not prominently show, contain, mention, depict, refer or otherwise allude to the name, logo or product of any other retailer, manufacturer, brand, product, store, place of business, person, company or character in such a way or manner as to imply an affiliation with, or endorsement of, the Sponsor, its products, brands and/or this Contest; (iii) the Submission must be entrant’s own original work, created solely by entrant and not created professionally; must not have been previously published, released or distributed in any form; must not have won any award; and must not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights of any person or entity; (iv) the Submission may not contain, mention, refer or otherwise allude to any material that is violent, lewd, obscene, sexually explicit, pornographic, disparaging, defamatory, libelous, racially or morally offensive or otherwise contain inappropriate content or objectionable material; (v) the Submission cannot promote alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing), any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous, or any political agenda or message; (vi) the Submission cannot in any manner defame, misrepresent, contain disparaging remarks or reflect negatively about Sponsor, its products, or other people, products or companies or their products, or in any way reflect negatively upon such parties or explicitly or implicitly communicate messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or goodwill with which Sponsor wishes to be associated, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion; (vii) the Submission cannot contain any personal identification, such as personal names, email addresses or street addresses, without express permission; (viii) the Submission cannot itself be in violation of any law; and (ix) the Submission must otherwise be in compliance with these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any Submission that Sponsor believes, in its sole discretion, does not comply with or is in violation of these Official Rules or that otherwise contains prohibited or inappropriate content.

6. Grant of Rights

By submitting a Submission, the entrant represents and warrants that he/she has all right, title and interest necessary to grant the Sponsor the worldwide, irrevocable and unrestricted right and license to adapt, publish, use, edit, and/or modify such Submission in any way and post the Submission on the internet or use the Submission in any other way and agrees to indemnify and hold Sponsor harmless from any claims to the contrary.

7. Representations and Warranties/Indemnification

Each person who enters this Contest represents and warrants as follows: (i) entrant has obtained any and all necessary permissions required to submit the Submission and for Sponsor’s right to use the Submission for any purpose, including the consent of any prominently shown third person(s) appearing in the Submission, and entrant can and will make written copies of such permissions available to Sponsor upon request; (ii) the Submission is owned by entrant and has not been previously published, distributed or otherwise exploited; (iii) the Submission is wholly original with entrant and, as of the date of submission, the Submission is not the subject of any actual or threatened litigation or claim; (iv) the Submission does not and will not violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of any other person or entity, including, but not limited to, rights of privacy and publicity; and (v) the Submission does not and will not violate any applicable laws, and is not and will not be considered defamatory or libelous. Each entrant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Sponsor, Administrator and their subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors harmless from and against any and all third party claims, actions or proceedings of any kind and from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses relating to or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the warranties, representations or agreements of entrant hereunder.

8. Winner Determination

Monthly Prize Winner
After the end of the Monthly Contest Entry Period, a panel of qualified judges determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the one (1) best Story from among all eligible Stories that were submitted, based on an application of the following criteria:
• Adherence to theme (25%);
• Creativity (25%);
• Originality (25%); and
• Clarity (25%)

The entrant whose Story received the highest score will be the Monthly Prize Winner. In the event of any tie, the entrant whose Submission received the higher score in the Adherence to theme category, as determined by the qualified judges in their sole discretion, will be selected from among the tied entrants as the potential prize winner.

On or about seven (7) days after the Monthly Contest Entry Period, Administrator will contact potential monthly prize winner. Potential monthly winner will be notified by phone and/or email and will be required to respond within five (5) days of notification. Potential monthly winner must follow the initial prize claim instructions and any subsequent claim instructions, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Sponsor’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential monthly winner is final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Monthly Contest Entry Period and the quality of the Story. Limit of one monthly prize per person per household for all Monthly Contests during 2016.

Grand Prize Winner – Random Drawing From all Entries Received during the Grand Prize Entry Period
On or about January 7, 2017 Administrator will select one (1) entry for the grand prize described below in a random drawing of all valid Submissions received during the Grand Prize Entry Period. Potential grand prize winner will be notified by phone and/or email and will be required to respond within five (5) days of notification. Potential grand prize winner must follow the initial prize claim instructions and any subsequent claim instructions, or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Sponsor’s decisions as to the selection of the potential grand prize winner is final and binding. Odds of winning the grand prize depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Grand Prize Entry Period.

9. POTENTIAL WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR. SPONSOR AND ADMINISTRATOR’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, SELECTION OF THE WINNER AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST.

10. Verification of Potential Winners

Potential winners may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and Publicity Release (where permitted by law) (collectively, the “Affidavit”) by the date specified by Sponsor, or an alternate potential winner may be selected. In the event: (a) potential winner cannot be reached for whatever reason after a reasonable effort has been exerted or the potential winner notification or Affidavit is returned as undeliverable; (b) potential winner declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason; (c) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods, (d) potential winner is found to be ineligible to enter the Contest or receive the prize, (e) potential winner cannot or does not comply with the Official Rules, or (f) potential winner fails to fulfill the Affidavit-related obligations, the potential winner shall be disqualified from the Contest and an alternate potential winner may be selected, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, from among the other eligible entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification and Affidavit procedures in connection with the selection of alternate potential winner, if any.

11. Prizes

Monthly Prize Winner
One monthly prize will be awarded. Monthly prize winner will receive the prize detailed on Distincte.com. Terms and conditions, restrictions and prize details for each trip are as follows: Winner must make arrangements for travel within eight (8) weeks of notification that winner is the selected winner. Winner must commence the trip no later than 6 months from award date. If winner is unable to travel within the time period required, the prize will be forfeited. Trip is subject to availability and blackout dates. If winner lives within 150 miles of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, ground transportation may be provided instead of air transportation. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, baggage fees, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses or incidentals are the responsibility solely of winner. Travel companion must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Travel companion will be required to sign a release before accompanying the winner on the trip. Total approximate retail value of monthly prize is $5,500 USD.

Grand Prize Winner
One grand prize will be awarded (from all 12 monthly Contests). Grand prize winner will receive a 7-night/8-day trip for winner and one guest to Italy. Trip includes round-trip air transportation to/from gateway airport nearest winner’s home to Rome, Italy (return flight from Naples, Italy) hotel accommodations in Rome (Hotel de Russie or St Regis Rome -2 nights) Sorrento (Gran Hotel Excelsior Vittoria – 1 night), Positano (Le Sirenuse – 2 nights), Capri (Tiberio Palace Legend – 2 nights) (double occupancy), tour of the Vatican with private guide, tour of Rome with private guide, tour of Pompeii with private guide, culinary tour of Sorrento with private guide, tour of Capri, with private guide, boat tour around Capri, and a $200 TravelSmith gift card. Winner must make arrangements for travel within eight (8) weeks of notification that winner is the selected winner. Winner must commence the trip no later than 6 months from date of award. If winner is unable to travel within the time period required, the prize will be forfeited. Trip is subject to availability and blackout dates. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, baggage fees, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses or incidentals are the responsibility solely of winner. Travel companion must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Travel companion will be required to sign a release before accompanying the winner on the trip. Total approximate retail value of grand prize is $12, 500 USD.

For all prizes: No cash equivalent for the prize, prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the listed prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. All federal, state, and local tax liabilities, as well as any other costs and expenses not specified herein as being awarded are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Winner may be required to complete and return an IRS W-9 form (i.e. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). Prize will be awarded only if the potential Prize Winner fully complies with these Official Rules.

12. Entry Conditions and Release

Each entrant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, Administrator which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Administrator, and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, celebrities, and any other person and organization responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance, possession, attendance at, defect in, delivery of, inability to use, use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry. Winner acknowledge that all prizes are awarded as-is without warranty of any kind.

13. Publicity

Except where prohibited or restricted by law, winner’s acceptance of prize constitutes the winner’s agreement and consent for Sponsor and any of its designees to use and/or publish winner’s full name, city and state of residence, photographs or other likenesses, pictures, portraits, video, voice, testimonials, biographical information (in whole or in part), and/or statements made by winner regarding the Contest or Sponsor, worldwide and in perpetuity for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, trade and/or promotion on behalf of Sponsor, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, TV, radio, electronic, cable, or World Wide Web, without further limitation, restriction, compensation, notice, review, or approval.

14. General Conditions

Sponsor and its subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors shall not have any obligation or responsibility, including any responsibility to award any prize to entrants, with regard to: (a) entries that contain inaccurate information or do not comply with or violate the Official Rules; (b) entries, prize claims or notifications that are lost, late, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, damaged or otherwise not received by the intended recipient, in whole or in part, due to computer, human or technical error of any kind; (c) entrants who have committed fraud or deception in entering or participating in the Contest or claiming the prize; (d) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (e) any inability of the winner to accept the prize for any reason; (f) if a prize cannot be awarded due to delays or interruptions due to Acts of God, natural disasters, terrorism, weather or any other similar event beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control; or (g) any damages, injuries or losses of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from awarding, acceptance, possession, use, misuse, loss or misdirection of any prize or resulting from participating in this Contest or any promotion or prize related activities. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be (a) tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest, or with any Website promoting the Contest; (b) acting in violation of the Official Rules; or (c) entering or attempting to enter the Contest multiple times through the use of multiple email addresses or the use of any robotic or automated devices to submit entries. If Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that technical difficulties or unforeseen events compromise the integrity or viability of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right to void the entries at issue, and/or terminate the relevant portion of the Contest, including the entire Contest, and/or modify the Contest and/or award the prize from all eligible entries received as of the termination date.

15. Limitations of Liability

The Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (b) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (d) technical or human error in the administration of the Contest or the processing of registrations; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. If for any reason an entrant’s registration is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Contest. No more than the stated number of each prize will be awarded.

16. Disputes

Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (b) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate California State Court located in Marin County, California; (c) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (d) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.

17. Entrant’s Personal Information

Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is available at www.labs.fuelm.com/distincte/legal/privacy-statement

18. Contest Results

For Contest results, send a written request to: Winners List – “Inspired Traveler” Contest, Maidens Media Group, LLC, 20 Tower Lane, Suite 330, Avon, CT 06001. Requests for the Winner’s List must be received by February 15, 2017.