OFFICIAL ‘PET STARS COLUMBUS’ CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

Individuals who participate in the Contest or submit an entry are sometimes referred to herein as an “Entrant.”

1. Sponsor: Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026 (“Sponsor”) & Rite Rug, 3949 Business Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43204 (“Sponsor”)

2. Eligibility: Contest is open only to individuals of any age, who are legal residents of Ohio, and whose primary residence is within a fifty (50) mile radius of the city of Columbus, OH (“Contest Area”). Employees, agents, officers, directors, members, managers and owners of Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, owners, members, directors, managers, officers, employees and their advertising agencies, promotional partners and prize providers associated with this Contest (collectively, the “Contest Entities” and each a “Contest Entity”), and their immediate families (spouse, domestic partner, parents, legal guardians, grandparents, grand children, siblings, children and “step” of each) and those individuals living in their same household are not eligible to enter or win. The Sponsor reserves the right to deny any entry deemed inappropriate for the contest at any time.

3. Contest Period: The Contest Period is as set forth in the applicable supplement to these Official Rules (the “Rules Supplement”).

4. How to Enter: Limit one (1) entry per person. Any attempt by an Entrant to obtain more than the allowable entries by using multiple/different e-mail address, identities or any other methods will void all of such Entrant’s entries. Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility of all Entrants. Illegible and/or incomplete entries and entries submitted by Entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements are void.

5. Winner Selection and Notification: Top 5 best entries will be selected by Sponsor in accordance with the applicable Rules Supplement. The grand prize winner will be selected through an open vote by the contest’s audience.

The Potential Winner will be required to sign and return within ten (10) days of notification attempt by Sponsor, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release, including the potential winner’s full name and street address (no P.O. Boxes) within the Contest Area, or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected by Sponsor (and in such case this process will be repeated).

6. Prizes: One (1) prize winner will be eligible to receive the applicable prize (the “Prize”) specified in the Rules Supplement.

No portion of the Prize may be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted, except by Sponsor (in its sole discretion), which reserves the right to substitute any portion of the Prize with a prize of equal or greater value for any reason, including, without limitation, Prize unavailability. All expenses not specifically identified as included in the Prize are the sole responsibility of the Prize winner. The Prize, and all elements thereof, are subject to availability. The Prize is awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). Acceptance, participation in and/or use of the Prize is at winner’s sole risk and Sponsor is not responsible for any damages whatsoever including special, indirect, or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use and/or misuse of the Prize.

Prize winner will be solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes and fees and other expenses associated with his/her Prize receipt and/or use that are not expressly included in the Prize description.

7. Prize Conditions: Except where prohibited by law, the Potential Winner’s entry constitutes the winner’s irrevocable, sub-licensable, absolute right and permission for the Contest Entities, to use, publish, post or display said Prize winner’s pet’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, city and state address, Prize information, any quotes attributable to him or her and any other indicia of persona (regardless of whether altered, changed, modified, edited, used alone, or used with other material in the Contest Entities’ sole discretion) for any purpose, including but not limited to advertising, trade, promotional and publicity purposes, on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, without further authorization, notification, opportunity to review, approval or compensation of any kind, and each Entrant releases all Contest Entities from any and all liability related thereto. Nothing contained in these Official Rules obligates the Contest Entities to make use of any of the rights granted herein and Prize winner waives any right to inspect or approve any such use.

8. General Conditions: This contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these Official Rules. All Entrants agree to follow the Official Rules and release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify the Contest Entities and each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”) against any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), with respect to or arising out of any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any promotional-related activity or participation in this Contest. In consideration for being awarded the Prize, or any portion thereof, Prize winner hereby agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind, to the use of Prize winner’s pet’s name and/or likeness in any and all advertising, promotions and other publicity conducted by Contest Entities, except where prohibited by law. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the scheduling of the Contest without prior notification, and the right to make changes or additions to these Official Rules for any reason at any time. Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

9. Use of Personal Information. In order to participate in the Contest, Entrants will be required to login via social media platform to the contest entry page. Sponsor has specified which information is mandatory in order to participate in the Contest. The preferred social media channel is determined by the Entrant.

10. Release: WINNERS AND ENTRANTS RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE SPONSOR, CONTEST ENTITIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MANAGERS, MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM AND AGAINST ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES, INJURY OR LOSSES, TO ANY PERSON (INCLUDING DEATH), OR PROPERTY, OF ANY KIND RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE OR USE OF THE PRIZE, ANY PORTION THEREOF OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROMOTION RELATED ACTIVITY OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST.

11. Limitations of Liability: The Contest Entities are not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, undeliverable, destroyed, and/or lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failures, or faulty transmissions and/or entries not received resulting from any hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete or garbled computer or telephone transmissions, or for any problems or technical malfunction(s) of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, or entries not received by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on computer networks, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the promotion or downloading any material for the Contest, or other telecommunications malfunctions which may limit an entrant's ability to participate. Sponsor may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Contest or winning the Prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said Entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other Entrants or Sponsor representatives. Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. If for any reason this Contest is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the promotion, then Sponsor reserves its right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest.

12. Further Liability Limitations: To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will SPONSOR be responsible or otherwise liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages related to the promotion, including any access to or use of the website or any downloading from or printing material from the website. Everything on the website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow limitations or exclusions of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. Winners agree that all prizes are provided “as is” without any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, whether now known or hereinafter enacted, relative to the use or enjoyment of the prize, including, without limitation, its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any additional expenses, omissions, delays, or re-routing resulting from any acts of any government or authority.

13. Disputes: Except where prohibited, Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate state or federal court located in Columbus, OH; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards on behalf of Entrant shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, if any, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees, and in no event to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and (iii) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased; and (iv) this Contest and any dispute arising under or related thereto (whether for breach of contract, tortious conduct or otherwise) will be governed by the internal laws of the State of Ohio without giving effect to its conflicts of law or choice of law principles or rules that would cause the application of any other state’s laws.

14. Odds of Winning:

Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received in a Contest Period.

RULES SUPPLEMENT

1. Contest Period: The entry portion of the contest will take place between Tuesday, March 25th 2014 and April 8th, 2014. The voting portion of the contest will take place between Tuesday April 8th, 2014 and Tuesday April 15th, 2014.

2. Entries: A valid entry consists of the following: (i) a photo of their pet interacting with an object in the home; (ii) a photo of their pet posing in a room of their home; (iii) a photo of their pet interacting with another animal (the subject must be specified before-hand); and (iv) a photo of the pet interacting with one or more persons

No Entry may contain the following: (i) photos that feature sexual, violent, lewd, obscene, derogatory or illegal content; (ii) a photo that features content that may be considered sexual, violent, lewd, obscene or derogatory; (iii) a photo featuring multiple pets (without a main subject being specified). The Sponsor reserves the right to deny any entry deemed inappropriate for the contest at any time. The Sponsor reserves the right to deny any entry deemed inappropriate for the contest at any time.

Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. The Entrant must be the sole owner of the copyright of any image submitted and the submission of a photo and entry form constitutes the Entrant’s guarantee (i) that he or she is the author and copyright holder of the photo (e.g., photos that were taken as work for hire are not eligible, and photos whose exclusive rights have been sold are not eligible); (ii) that the submitted photograph is an original work; and (iii) that it does not infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, moral rights, right of privacy/publicity or intellectual property right of any person or entity. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the message of the Sponsor.

Photos should not include any typing or added marks (e.g., no date/time stamp, no signature). Photos must accurately reflect the actual scene and subject matter and what was seen through the viewfinder. Any photo entered into this Contest must be an individual shot, and not a compilation.

Any entry that fails to follow these guidelines will be disqualified and removed from the contest.

3. Winner Selection and Notification: Top 5 entries will be announced on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at 8pm EST. The Grand prize winner, in accordance to the top vote by the contest’s audience will be announced on Tuesday, April 8th at 8pm EST.

4. Prizes: The grand prize winner will have their Pet featured in future Rite Rug advertising material. The availability of feature opportunities will be pre-determined by Rite Rug. The winner may choose to opt out of this clause at any time. Winner will also be awarded a coupon good for one hundred dollars ($100) value at the Capital Area Humane Society Bells & Whiskers retail store or applied towards any adoption.