“Origin X Concept2” Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY WILL NOT IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF
WINNING.
The “Origin X Concept2” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is intended for legal residents of the
United States of America (“USA”) and shall only be construed and evaluated according to
applicable USA law and applicable state law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not a USA
resident or are otherwise ineligible to enter in accordance with these Official Rules at the time
of entry. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Origin USA, 125 High Street, Farmington, ME 04938
(the “Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the USA who are at least eighteen
(18) years of age or have reached the age of majority in their respective state of residence at
the time of entry (the “Entrants”). The Sponsor, Concept2, ViralSweep LLC (the
“Administrator”), their respective parent companies, employees, officers, directors,
subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives and advertising and promotional
agencies, and the officers, directors, agents, and employees of each of the foregoing
(collectively, the ”Released Parties”), and members of their immediate families (defined as
including spouse, biological, adoptive and step-parents, grandparents, siblings, children and
grandchildren, and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or
households (whether related or not) of any of the above are NOT eligible to participate in this
Sweepstakes. Non-eligibility or non-compliance with any of these Official Rules will result in
disqualification. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. (For the avoidance of doubt, any
references in these Rules to Entrants shall also include the Entrant who is deemed the Winner
(as defined below)).
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: By participating, Entrants agree to abide by and be bound by
these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters
relating to the Sweepstakes. Winning the Prize (as defined below) is contingent upon fulfilling
all requirements set forth herein.
HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. EST on January 19, 2024 and ends at
11:59:59 p.m. EST on February 18, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sponsor’s database
computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Two (2) methods of entry are
as follows:
1. Online Purchase – During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrants can enter the Sweepstakes
at www.originusa.com (the “Website”). At the Website, Entrants will automatically
receive entries by completing the following actions:
- Purchase a RTX item and receive six (6) Sweepstakes entries
- Purchase an Origin product and receive two (2) Sweepstakes entries
NOTE: An Entrant will receive thirty (30) bonus entries for each order of $150 or more.
Throughout the Sweepstakes Period, the Sponsor may announce Bonus Entries at the
Website, and/or on its social media pages, opportunities to earn additional entries
(“Bonus Entry Periods”). Bonus Entry Periods will range from 2x to 10x. During the
Bonus Entry Period, Entrants who make a RTX item purchase at the Website will
automatically receive between twelve (12) and sixty (60) entries (defined by Sponsor)
into the Sweepstakes. During the Bonus Entry Period, Entrants who make an Origin
product purchase at the Website will automatically receive between four (4) and twenty
(20) entries (defined by Sponsor) into the Sweepstakes.
EXCLUSIONS: Purchases of the following items will NOT generate Sweepstakes entries:
● 2000017-999-OS
● 2000018-999-OS
● 2000021-999-OSFA
● 2000022-999-OSFA
● 2000020-999-OSFA
● 2000024-999-OSFA
● 2000023-999-OSFA
NOTE: ANY FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IT IS FRAUDULENT TO PURCHASE ITEMS TO OBTAIN ENTRIES
WITH THE INTENT TO RETURN THESE ITEMS AFTER THE SWEEPSTAKES ENDS. IF THE
SPONSOR IDENTIFIES OR SUSPECTS THAT YOU ARE ENGAGED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND BANNED FROM ANY FURTHER
SWEEPSTAKES OFFERED BY THE SPONSOR. To be valid, each entry must provide all
requested information. Proof of entry information at the Websites is not considered
proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of an entry. Entries made by any other
individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other website or email address,
including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or
entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The
use of automated entry devices is prohibited, and no mechanically reproduced entries
are allowed; all such entries are void.
2. Via Mail - During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrants can obtain Sweepstakes entries by
legible hand-printing, on a 3”x 5” card or paper, their full name, complete mailing
address, phone number, date of birth, email address, and a brief description (at least 25
words) on what winning the Prize would mean to you, mailing the card in a #10
business-sized envelope, with proper postage affixed to: Origin Sweepstakes, PO Box
438, Macedon, NY 14502-0438 (the “Mail-In Entry”). All entries must be
postmarked by February 17, 2024 and received by February 22, 2024. Each mail-in entry
received with be worth six (6) Sweepstakes entries. If a mail-in entry is postmarked
during a Bonus Entry Period, it will be worth between twelve (12) and sixty (60)
Sweepstakes entries depending on the level of Bonus Period defined by Sponsor at the
Website. In order for bonus entries to be valid, the Entrant must write EITHER 2x or 5X
or 10x on the backside of the envelope to signify what Bonus Entry Period they are
entering during. If an Entrant lists a Bonus Period that is inaccurate with the postmark
date, the entry will be disqualified. **NOTE: Mail-in entry card and envelope must be
hand-printed by the Entrant only. In addition, Entrants are not permitted to use any 3rd
party organization to assist with the entry process in any way (as determined by the
Administrator). Each Envelope must be mailed individually. Bulk shipments of entries
will not be accepted.
The Released Parties are not responsible for late, incomplete, delayed, undelivered, or
misdirected entries. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be
acknowledged or returned except as provided herein. By participating, you consent to
Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of your personal information for the administration of this
Sweepstakes. All information submitted by Entrants will be treated according to Sponsor’s
Privacy Policy, available at https://originusa.com/policies/privacy-policy. By entering the
Sweepstakes and providing their email address and other contact information, Entrants hereby
agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that
they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: If for any reason the operation or administration of this Sweepstakes is
impaired or incapable of running as planned for any reason, including but not limited to (i)
infection by computer virus, bugs, (ii) tampering, unauthorized intervention, (iii) fraud, (iv)
technical failures, or (v) any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or
affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes,
the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers
with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole
or in part, at any time, without notice and award the Prize (defined below) using all non-suspect
eligible entries received as of, or after (if applicable) this cancellation, termination, modification
or suspension date, or in any manner that is fair and equitable and best conforms to the spirit
of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any
individual deemed to be tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the
operation of the Sweepstakes or Sponsor’s Website; or acting in violation of these Official Rules
or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE
LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS
AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE; THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK
DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a
waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Winner based on an
email address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the email
address associated with the registration in question. "Authorized account holder" is defined as
the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online
service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is
responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email
address.
RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrants agree
to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claim or cause of action
arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any Prize (defined below)
including, but not limited to: (i) any technical errors that may prevent an Entrant from
submitting an entry; (ii) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (iii) printing
errors; (iv) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (v)
injury, death, or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in
whole or in part, from Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt of the Prize (defined
below). Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or
destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Released Parties are not
responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone
lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of
any email or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or
traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website, or any combination thereof, including any
injury or damage to Entrant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from
participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Entrants
further agree that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability shall be limited to the
cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties
be liable for attorney fees. Entrants waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever,
including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. For New
Jersey Residents: nothing herein bars recovery of damages or attorneys’ fees where
mandated by statute.
Except as expressly provided above, IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF
PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF,
OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF A PRIZE.
By participating, Entrants release and agree to hold harmless the Released Parties from any and
all liability for any injuries, death or losses or damages to persons or property AS WELL AS
CLAIMS/ACTIONS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY
that may arise from participating in this Sweepstakes or its related activities or the acceptance,
possession, use or misuse of, or any harm resulting from the acceptance, possession, use or
misuse of a Prize. Released Parties are not liable in the event that any portion of the
Sweepstakes is cancelled due to weather, fire, strike, acts of war or terrorism, pandemic, or any
other condition beyond their control.
EACH ENTRANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE
CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE USA,
ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER. SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:
“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY
DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE
RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR
HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”
DRAWING AND NOTIFICATION: The potential Winner will be selected in a random drawing
conducted by the Administrator. The Prize drawing will be conducted on or about February 23,
2024. Odds of winning the Prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received
throughout the Sweepstakes Period. The potential Prize Winner will be contacted by the
Sponsor or Administrator via email and/or phone.
PRIZE: There will be one (1) Prize available. The Grand Prize Winner (“Winner”), upon the
Administrator’s verification of eligibility, will receive the following:
- One (1) Concept2 RowErg
- One (1) Concept2 SkiErg
- One (1) Concept2 BikeErg
(collectively, the “Prize” or “Grand Prize”).
Grand Prize ARV - $2,940. All other expenses associated with Prize acceptance or usage not
specifically mentioned herein are the responsibility of the Winner. No substitution or transfer
of the Prize will be permitted, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right at its sole
discretion to substitute a Prize with another prize of equal or greater value.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: By accepting the Prize, the Winner agrees to release and hold
harmless the Released Parties from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of
participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Prize. The potential Winner must sign
and return to the Administrator, within seven (7) days of the date of notice or attempted notice
is sent, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release in order to claim the Prize. Note:
The Affidavit sent to a potential Winner will require that the Winner provide their Social
Security Number to the Administrator, which will be used solely for tax reporting purposes.
The Winner will be responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes associated with the receipt
of the Prize. The Winner must note that the value of the Prize is taxable as income and an IRS
Form 1099 will be filed in the name of the Winner for the value of the Prize. The Winner is
solely responsible for all matters relating to the Prize after it is awarded. If a Prize or Prize
notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to the potential Winner, if a potential
Winner cannot be reached or does not comply with notification instructions within three (3)
days from the first notification attempt, if a potential Winner fails to return requisite
document(s) within the specified time period, or if a potential Winner is not in compliance with
these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, an
alternate Winner may be selected.
By accepting the Prize, where permitted by law, the Winner grants to the Released Parties and
those acting pursuant to the authority of Sponsor and the Released Parties (which grant will be
confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast and use
worldwide IN ALL MEDIA without limitation at any time their full name, portrait, picture, voice,
likeness and/or biographical information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes
without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval or
notification. The Winner also acknowledges that Released Parties have neither made nor are in
any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or
implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Prize.
DISPUTES: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and
enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of Entrants, Administrator,
and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, without giving effect to any choice of law or
conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state’s or
jurisdiction’s laws. By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all
disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes,
shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any judicial
proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the State of Maine; (iii) any and all
claims, judgments , and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including
costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorney fees be awarded
or recoverable; (iv) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and
Entrant hereby waives all rights to seek, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, special
damages, lost profits, other damages, and/or any rights to have damages multiplied or
otherwise increased; and (v) Entrant’s remedies are limited to a claim for money damages (if
any) and he/she waives any right to seek injunctive or equitable relief.
SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. If any provision of the Official Rules is
determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the other provisions will remain in effect
and will be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained herein.
MISCELLANEOUS: These Official Rules contain the full and complete understanding with
respect to the Sweepstakes and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements,
representations, and understandings, whether oral or written. The headings herein are for
convenience only, do not constitute a part of these Official Rules, and shall not be deemed to
limit or affect any of the provisions hereof. No amendment to, or waiver of, any provision of
these Official Rules shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Sponsor and
Administrator. The waiver by Sponsor or Administrator of any provision of these Official Rules
shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision herein. The rights and obligations hereunder
may not be assigned by Entrants, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of Sponsor, and any attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be
null and void. These Official Rules shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the
permitted successors and assigns of Sponsor, Administrator, and Entrant.
WINNERS LIST REQUEST: To request confirmation of the first name, last initial, city, and state of
residence of the Winner, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by
March 15, 2024 to: ASC/VS/Origin Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 300 State St. Suite 402,
Rochester, NY 14614.