SummerSlice™ Watermelon Promotion

Seminis Summer Slice Vacation Giveaway Sweepstakes Official Rules

WINNING: On Wednesday, February 8, 2016 Sponsor will conduct a drawing to select one (1) Grand Prize winner at random from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

PRIZES: One (1) Grand Prize: 5-day/4-night trip for 2 to Valentine Imperial Maya Resort located in Rivera Maya, Mexico ( http://www.valentinmaya.com). 5-day/4-night trip for Winner and 1 guest(s) includes (i) round-trip coach air transportation for 2 people from a major airport in the U.S. nearest the Winner’s home to Cancun International Airport – the Winner and all guests must travel from one departure location and must travel on the same itinerary; (ii) standard hotel accommodations, double occupancy, for 4 nights; (iii) ground transfers to/from the airport, hotel while in Rivera Maya, Mexico.  Travel arrangements must be made through Carlson Wagonlit and travel must take place on dates specified by Sponsor which are subject to change at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Travel must be booked by August 1st, 2016 and travel must take place on or before December 31st, 2016.  Certain restrictions and black-out dates may apply.  Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $8,000 (“Grand Prize”).  If winner and guests are unable or unwilling to travel within the dates specified, the Prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Travel prizes are subject to terms and conditions of travel service providers. The ARV of the Prize is subject to fluctuations in airfare and the value may vary depending on the location of the departure city. Any difference in the stated ARV and the actual value of the Prize will not be awarded. All other expenses not specified herein, including flight insurance, travel insurance, meals and personal expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.

ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

Sponsor’s decision shall be final and binding upon all entrants. Sponsor will attempt to notify potential Grand Prize winner by phone and/or email on or around February 11^th, 2016. If Sponsor is unable to reach potential winner after 7 days, or potential winner does not respond within 7 days of the first notification attempt, is found to be ineligible, does not comply with these Official Rules, or declines to accept the prize, the potential winner may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole discretion and an alternate potential winner will be selected from qualified entries.  Limit one (1) prize per household. Grand Prize Winner will be announced publicly at the National Watermelon Association trade show on or about 10:35 am, Thursday, February 25^th, 2016.

TAXES:  The winner is responsible for all applicable local, state and federal taxes.  When required by federal law, Sponsor will report the names of the winner and the value of the Prize won to the Internal Revenue Service.  If requested by Sponsor, the potential winner will be required to complete, sign and return to Sponsor an IRS Form W-9 prior to receiving the Prize.  Failure to complete, sign and return a W-9 will result in the winner being disqualified, and in such case Sponsor will select an alternate winner in a random drawing from remaining eligible entries.

HOLD HARMLESS/RELEASE:  By participating, each entrant agrees to hold harmless Sponsor, participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies from any liability whatsoever, and waive and release such parties from any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional) arising out of or in connection with the event or acceptance, possession, or use/misuse of any Prize, participation in any promotion-related activity, or participation in the promotion, whether under a theory of contract, torts (including, without limitation, negligence), warranty, or any other theory or cause of action

CONDITIONS: Each entrant agrees to, accepts and shall abide by these Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agrees that any dispute with regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes, rule interpretation or award of any prize under the Sweepstakes, shall be resolved by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.  Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the printing of these Official Rules, administration of this Sweepstakes or in the announcement of any winner(s) or Prize(s).  If for any reason Sponsor is unable to run this Sweepstakes as planned, or if any computer or web site associated with this Sweepstakes does not allow the proper playing of the Sweepstakes and the processing of entries per these rules, or if infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, actions by entrants, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes, in Sponsor’s sole opinion, corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant implicated in such action, and/or to cancel, modify or suspend this Sweepstakes or any portion thereof.  In the event this Sweepstakes is cancelled, Sponsor reserves the right to award any prizes remaining under the Sweepstakes from among all eligible, non-suspect, entries received for the drawing prior to the time of the action or event warranting such cancellation. Sponsor shall post notice of such actions at the Seminis Booth at the Event.

CLAIMING PRIZES: Potential Grand Prize winner will be required to complete and submit an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability/Publicity release within 14 business days of receipt (Tennessee residents need not sign publicity release). If such documents are not returned to Sponsor prior to such deadline, any prize may be forfeited in Sponsor’s sole discretion, such potential winner shall be disqualified, and an alternate winner selected by Sponsor in a random drawing from the remaining eligible entries for the relevant drawing period. Except where prohibited by law, the Grand Prize winner also grants Sponsor the right to use the Grand Prize winner’s name, hometown, images and likenesses for advertising, publicity and promotion purposes, including print, broadcast, on-line announcements and social media, without further compensation than the First Prize and at no expense to the winner.