BOD*A*BING
Glamour Girl & Essay Contest Rules:
Subject
Theme:
The essay should address in 100-words or more the subject theme, "Why
I Want To Be A BOD*A*BING Glamour Girl…" (Please do not exceed 250-word
count)
Eligibility:
The contest is open to anyone worldwide over the age of eighteen (or
legal age in your community, state, country) at the time of contest
entry. The contest is null and void where prohibited by law. Proof of
date of entry will be the post office Stamp cancellation date on the
entry envelope. Multiple entries by one individual will not be accepted.
Entry
Fee:
Each entry must be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount
of $75.00 U.S. dollars payable to "BOD*A*BING Designs". All entries
will be deemed received whether or not the essay adheres to the technical
requirements set forth below. No refunds shall be made by reason of
non-compliance or any other reason unless the minimum number of entries
is not met. A welcome and notification letter will be sent to each entrant.
All entry fees may be returned if at least two hundred (200) entries
are not received. However, the Sponsor/Owner reserves the right to accept
less than two hundred (200) entries. Should the refund of Fees become
necessary, the original fee of $75.00 less $5.00 U.S. (administrative
costs) for a total of $70.00 will be returned to each entrant.
Judging
of Entrants:
Judging will be done by the sponsor/owner of the company. The judge
will not be required to explain the determination of the winning entry.
Standards for Judging: The sponsor/owner will read and evaluate each
essay and photos properly submitted with the attached entry fee. The
essays shall be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, expression
of thought, and a conveyance of a true desire to become a BOD*A*BING
Glamour Girl. Technical Requirements: The dates of the contest are May
6, 2001 through November 10, 2001. Each entry shall consist of a formal
essay of not more than 250 words in English, and shall be written, typed,
or computer printed. Please state your name and address on the cover
page and attach (staple) to the back of the entry form on the top left
corner. Two (2) photos must accompany the submission (1 - close-up of
face) and (1 - full frontal in a bikini or one-piece bathing suit.)
Please no nude photos. The grand prize winner must be available for
photo shoot the first week of December 2001. Deadline for determining
winner: The deadline for the BOD*A*BING Glamour Girl & Essay Contest
is November 10, 2001. The winner will be notified by certified U.S.
mail. If the winner refuses in writing or any other form to accept the
prize, the next chosen runner-up will be the winner. The winning photos
and essay will be posted on this website once the prize has been assigned.
Taxes
and fees:
The winning entrant shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes,
or fees of any kind arising from the successful participation in this
photo/essay contest.
State
Federal and International Laws:
This contest is subject to the provisions of all applicable local, state,
federal, and international laws. This offer is void where prohibited
by law. Deadline and Extensions: Entries must be postmarked on or before
November 10, 2001 and received before November 15, 2001. Responsibility
for late, misdirected, or lost entries lies with the entrant. Sponsor/owner
reserves the right to extend the deadline of the photo/essay contest
and determination of the winning entry for up to 30 days.
Prize
Transfer:
Transfer of the prize must take place within 7 days of the notification
to the winner. Failure to accept the prize within this time frame for
any reason will result in forfeiture to the next runner-up.
Copyright
and Publication:
Photo/essay contest entry constitutes an assignment to the sponsor/owner
of all copyrights arising under both statute and common law. By entering
the contest, entrants grant further permission for the sponsor/owner
to publish all or part of the submitted photos and essay without royalty
or other consideration
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