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1. The Promoter

This contest is being promoted by the University of Alberta Alumni Association as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the commencement of classes at the University of Alberta.

2. Who May Enter

Except in those contest categories indicated [Floral Display, Vegetable Display, Photography (Garden), Photography (Nature), Alumni Grand
Prize], the contest is open to all who choose to enter, with the only restrictions being as follows:

The contest is not open to:

• employees of the University of Alberta Office of Alumni Affairs or their children, parents or spouses;
• current members of the University of Alberta’s Alumni Council (including honourary and ex officio members) and their children, parents, or spouses.

For those categories identified as being for “alumni only,” an alumnus is understood to mean someone who is a member of the University of Alumni Association — membership in the University of Alumni Association is automatic and without fee for all who have graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree, advanced diploma or advanced certificate. (If you are uncertain as to your status as an alumnus, please enquire to the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs.)

3. Conditions

All judging will be based on photographs supplied by the entrant.

By submitting an entry in the “growing” categories [Ornamental Garden, Container Garden, Vegetable Garden, Small Scale, From Afar] the entrant warrants that the photographs submitted are of his/her yard or garden.

By submitting an entry in the “display” categories [Floral Display, Vegetable Display] the entrant warrants that the photographs are of a display that the entrant created.

In the “growing” and “display” categories, the entrant may supply as many photographs as he/she considers necessary to aid the judges’ decision. No photograph may be digitally altered or otherwise electronically enhanced or tampered with to the extent that it misrepresents an entrant’s work.

Judging in the “photography” categories [Photography (Garden), Photography (Nature)] will be based on individual photographs. No individual may enter more than three photographs in each category.

Entrants in the “photography” categories warrant to the Promoter that the copyright for the image is vested in them

By entering the contest, all contestants grant the Promoter unlimited free use of the images for any purpose associated with the contest and/or its promotion.

4. Submission of Entries

Entries may be submitted electronically (click here for more instructions) or delivered to:

Growing Green and Gold Contest
Office of Alumni Affairs
Main Floor, Enterprise Square
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 4P6

All entries should contain the following information: name; address, phone number, University of Alberta degree and year (if applicable), and the contest category should be clearly indicated.

The Promoter will endeavour to return any photographs for which a stamped, self-addressed envelope is supplied, but makes no guarantee in respect to the safe return of any entry item.

5. Deadline for Entries

Entries must arrive at the University of Alberta Office of Alumni Affairs by midnight September 30, 2008.

6. Prizes

The prizes are as indicated on the Growing Green and Gold website.

Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash.

If the specified prize becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the Promoter may substitute a prize of like or equal value.

If a winner is under the age of 18, his/her parent or guardian will need to sign an indemnity consenting to the winner’s participation in receiving the prize.

The method of distributing the prizes to the winners will be at the discretion of the Promoter. In general, the prizes will be distributed by mail and the Promoter assumes no responsibility for losses or delays caused by incorrect or incomplete information provided by the entrant.

Prizes will only be awarded following winner validation and verification.

The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding those decisions.

Only winning contestants will be notified.

Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Promoter to use the winner’s name, community of residence, and graduation information.

7. Additional Terms and Conditions

The Promoter reserves the right to alter or interpret the contest rules in any way so as to more clearly reflect the Promoter’s intent.

By entering the contest, the entrant agrees to all its terms and conditions.