Vegas Marries the Military Official Contest Rules

Contest Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

 1.      Eligibility

          "Vegas Marries the Military" (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old. One or both parties must be either an “Active Military” Applicant, “Veteran Applicant”, or a “First Responder Applicant”. The term “Active Military” includes actively serving in the United States Military,(Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force). The term “Veteran Applicant” includes someone who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and was released or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This includes members of the National Guard or Reserves who were called to active duty by a federal order and completed their full period of service. The term “First Responder” includes a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc. who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies. All applicants must have completed at least one year of Service as of August 1^st, 2024. Members of The Vegas Wedding Chamber and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

 2.      Sponsor

          The Contest is sponsored by The Vegas Wedding Chamber, located at 3614 E Sunset Rd #110, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120.

 3.      Agreement to Official Rules

          Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.

 4.       Contest Period

          The Contest begins on August 06, 2024 at 12:01 am US Pacific and ends on August 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. US Pacific (the "Contest Period"). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest using the official Application Form supplied by the Vegas Wedding Chamber.

 5.      How to Enter

          Online: This method of entry will be available by visiting the website www.vegasmarriesthemilitary.com and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit.   Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

 6.      Prize Awarding

          On or about August 29^th, 2024 the Sponsor will select potential winners by reviewing the submissions and selecting the winners from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received and the number of Sponsors that participate. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the corresponding winner via telephone or email on or about August 30^th, 2024. If the potential winner cannot be contacted within five (5) days after the date of the first attempt to contact him/her, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at Sponsor’s discretion from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries.

 7.      Winner Notification

          The potential winners will be notified by email and/or phone. Each potential winner will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner at Sponsor’s discretion from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate winners will be selected, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. 

 8.      Prize

          Free Wedding Prize includes:

·        A Standard Hotel Room at a Las Vegas Strip Hotel for 2 nights – Check in November 6^th – Check out November 8^th. Room Fee, Taxes, and Resort Fee included

·        Complimentary Daytime Ceremony in a Las Vegas Area Wedding Venue on November 7^th, 2024

·        A traditional Officiant for a legal wedding, non-legal commitment, or vow renewal ceremony

·        Flowers for both Parties in the Ceremony

·        A Professional Photographer to take photos during (candid) and after the ceremony (posed). (couples will be sent the photos digitally within 3 weeks)

·        A Video Recording of the Ceremony (couples will be sent the video digitally within 3 weeks)

·        A Wedding Reception where all winning couples and their guests will attend the evening of November 7th. The Reception will include standard or patriotic décor with decorated tables, chairs, and centerpieces. A buffet dinner, with a predetermined menu and a wedding cake with a predetermined flavor and design, Emcee to lead festivities (a pre-determined scheduled program that cannot accommodate individual party speeches, games, or other individualized traditions), Professional Photographer, Professional Videographer, Photo Booth, Champagne Toast, and a Wedding Gift. There will be a cash bar available. Winning Couples are required to attend the group Wedding Reception, and sit at the Winners Head Table to accept Free Wedding Prize.

·        Winning Couples are allowed to invite up to ten guests to the reception. Children are counted as guests, except infants and children small enough to need a high chair at the Reception. Guest lists must be submitted to the Vegas Wedding Chamber by October 24^th.

          Free Wedding can include, but subject to availability (not guaranteed):

·        Elvis or Theme Character to perform your ceremony

·        Wedding Attire for the Bride and Groom (Service Uniform is Highly Suggested)

·        Nail, Hair and Makeup Services

·        Transportation from Hotel to the Wedding Location and to Reception location.

·        Wedding Rings

·        Enhanced Reception Amenities like specialty sweet stations, additional entertainment

         Free Wedding Prize DOES NOT include:

·        Travel to Las Vegas if coming from out of town

·        Parking Fees (if applicable) at hotel or any other property while in Las Vegas

·        Fee to secure a Clark County Marriage License (legal weddings only) and the transportation to Marriage Bureau for such license

·        The ability to add additional guests to the Reception

9.      Legal Weddings

         In order for a Marriage to be recognized in the United States a non-married couple must acquire a Marriage license in Nevada anytime before the wedding. No blood test or waiting period is required. This can be done in Clark County by submitting a pre-application at https://weddings.vegas

 After the form is completed the couple will need to go together to pick up the license at the Clark County Marriage Bureau located at 201 E. Clark Ave, Downtown Las Vegas anytime before the ceremony between 8am – Midnight (open 7 days a week) with their photo IDs & pay the fee to the Marriage Bureau at the counter. Legal documents must be taken to the licensed NV officiant at the time of the ceremony. The officiant will fill out the marriage certificate & file it with the Clark County Clerk within 10 business days. A Certified Copy of winners marriage certificate can be obtained on https://weddings.vegas, For active military couples it is recommended to purchase 3-4 copies of your certificate for military records. Your records are saved indefinitely & additional copies can also be obtained at a later date.

 All weddings in Las Vegas are recognized in the United States. If the couple will be residing in another country then additional documents like an Apostille may be required. Please check with the government officials of country of residence for requirements to prove legal marriage outside the US. 

 If a winning Couple does not provide or obtain a legal NV marriage license, the ceremony will be recognized as a non-legal commitment ceremony. Wording is altered slightly to omit any terminology representing the performance of a legal wedding.

 Couples who are already legally married and are renewing their vows do not need to provide proof or documentation. The officiant can make reference to the time you have been married or perform the ceremony as it is the first time (pronouncing you "married"). The Clark County Marriage Bureau does offer an optional Renewal Certificate issued by Clark County for a fee.

 10.      Prizes Hotel / Lodging

            Out-of-town couples will be considered first for hotel stay packages. All guests will be responsible for booking their own hotel/ lodging arrangements. Vegas Wedding Chamber is happy to provide referrals or contacts for such accommodations close to the couple they are celebrating.

           Transportation:

Travel arrangements to Las Vegas, to the hotel & to & from venues must be arranged by the winners, for the couples & their guests, including small children (please check with transportation providers on NV State rules on transporting children such as a party bus or limousine.), unless determined to be provided by the Sponsor.

11.       General Conditions         

           In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney's fees) and any other remedies from any such person 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.

 12.    Release and Limitations of Liability

          By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor Companies, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney's fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

 13.    Disputes

          Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Nevada. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Nevada, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Nevada.

 14.    Privacy

          Information collected from entrants is subject to The Vegas Wedding Chamber's privacy policy.

 15.    Consent for Use of Likeness and Media in Publicity

          By participating in the Contest, each winner and their guests ("Participants") hereby grant Sponsor and its affiliates, successors, licensees, and assigns the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and permission to use, publish, distribute, and display the Participants' names, likenesses, images, voices, and performances, as captured in photographs, videos, and any other media formats (collectively, "Media"), for the purpose of promoting the Contest and any future contests, events, or related activities, in any media now known or hereafter developed, without further compensation, notification, or permission.

Participants acknowledge that the Sponsors shall own all rights, including copyrights, in the Media and that the Participants waive any rights they may have to inspect or approve the Media or the use thereof. Participants also release the Sponsors from any liability arising from the use of the Media, including any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or violation of publicity rights.

By accepting the prize, Participants agree to this release and acknowledgment and understand that participation in the Contest constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these terms.

 16.     Winner's List and Official Rules Request

For a copy of the Winner's list or these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "Vegas Marries the Military" Contest, c/o The Vegas Wedding Chamber, 3614 E Sunset Rd #110, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120. Requests must be received by December 1, 2024. Please specify whether you are requesting the list of Winners or a copy of the Official Rules.

 17.     Taxes

All federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and surcharges associated with the receipt or use of any prize are the sole responsibility of the Winner. The Sponsor will not provide tax advice or assistance, and Winners should consult with a tax professional to understand any tax implications related to the prizes.

 18.     Intellectual Property Rights

By submitting an entry, each participant grants the Sponsor an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, distribute, publicly perform, and display the entry (including any text, photographs, and other content submitted with the entry) for any purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes, in any media now known or hereafter developed. The participant retains ownership of all intellectual property rights in their entry, subject to the license granted to the Sponsor.

 19.     Modification of Rules

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest, or to revise these Official Rules, at any time for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, technical failures, or other factors impair the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. Any such modification will be effective immediately upon posting of the modified Official Rules on the Contest website, and participants' continued participation in the Contest will constitute acceptance of the modified terms.

 20.     Severability

If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed deleted from these Official Rules. All other provisions of these Official Rules shall remain in full force and effect.

 21.     Contact Information for Inquiries

For any inquiries or questions regarding the "Vegas Marries the Military" Contest, participants may contact The Vegas Wedding Chamber at 3614 E Sunset Rd #110, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, or by emailing info@weddingchamber.vegas.