"Thumb Butte" CONTEST

"Thumb Butte" ~ Utah Badlands - photo by Royce Bair

A Contest sponsored by the NightScaper Conference

1 PRIZE: One (1) virtual ticket to the May 10-12, 2021 NightScaper Conference, valued at $399.

This view of the Thumb Butte is about 170 miles from our May 10-12, 2021 NightScaper Conference in Kanab, Utah—where 190 pre-registered in-person attendees and speakers will meet and broadcast to hundreds more attending virtually across the world.

eMail Your Name. to be entered into a random drawing to WIN one (1) free virtual ticket to the conference.

HOW TO ENTER the CONTEST:

1. Email to orida70@gmail.com.
2. Use "THUMB BUTTE" as your email subject.
3. Include your name.
4. Your email entry must be received not later than Midnight Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 Mountain Standard Time (UTC -7).

NOTE: Submitting your email address means you agree to receive occasional email offers from Royce Bair about night photography. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Random Drawing will be done by Royce Bair, director of the conference. One (1) randomly selected contest winner will be announced on the @roycebairphoto Instagram account on February25 (the winner will also be emailed, directly).

RULES:

• Contest begins at 12:01 AM MST on February 23, 2021 and ends at 11:59 PM MST on February 24, 2021.
• Contest winner will be announced on the @roycebairphoto Instagram account on February 25 (the winner will also be emailed, directly).
• Employees the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo), and their family members are not eligible for this contest.

Additional contest rules:

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is only open to everyone of legal age, and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.
3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on 12:01 AM MST on February 23, 2021 and ending 11:59 PM MST on February 24, 2021. All online entries must be received by 11:59 PM MST on February 24, 2021.
4. How to Enter: Email your guess of the photo location (in the above photo) to orida70@gmail.com.
5.  The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo).
6. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive [list prizes and approximate retail value]. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by [your company name]. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
7. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Entering more than once will not increase your odds of winning. Using more than one email address with a "DEEPSCAPE CONTEST" will be considered a fraudulent entry.
8. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected by a random drawing under the supervision of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). Winner will be notified online and email within five (5) days following selection of Winner. The Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 30 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT [your company name]‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
9. Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., email, text, etc.), You understand and agree that the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo), anyone acting on behalf of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo), and the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo)'s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. DESPITE THE FOREGOING, STOCK SOLUTION, INC WILL NOT KNOWINGLY USE YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY PUBLICATION OR PROMOTION THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THIS CONTEST. By entering this content, You represent and warrant that your entry is an original work of authorship, and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If your entry infringes upon the intellectual property right of another, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). If the content of your entry is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary rights of any third party, You shall, at your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
10. Terms & Conditions: the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo)’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo). reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. The Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
12. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF the United States of America AND the State of Utah, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in the State of Utah having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
13. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: STOCK SOLUTION, INC, 6640 South 2200 West, UT 84084 USA. Requests must be received no later than 11:59 PM MST on February 24, 2021.
14. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is STOCK SOLUTION, INC, 6640 South 2200 West, UT 84084 USA.
15. The Campaign hosted by the Stock Solution, Inc. (Royce Bair Photo) is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.