As a condition of participating in Aikido Journal's The Ultimate Samurai Quiz ("Sweepstakes"), entrant agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Aikido Journal and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or these Official Rules.

1. ELIGIBILITY

This Sweepstakes is open to persons who are at least 18 years of age. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

2. HOW TO ENTER

The Sweepstakes will begin on December 19, 2018, and end on December 29, 2018 (“Promotional Period”). Enter by going to https://academy.aikidojournal.com/p/ultimate-samurai-guide-contest and completing the entry form and quiz and by supplying your name and email address for which you are the authorized user and opt-in to receive future promotional notifications and emails from Aikido Journal and Seido.

3. DRAWINGS AND ODDS OF WINNING

After the conclusion of the Promotional Period, Aikido Journal will randomly select three (10) winners in a drawing from all eligible entries. Odds of winning the Prizes will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotional Period.

4. PRIZES

Ten (10) winners will receive one (1) copy of Japan The Ultimate Samurai Guide and a discount code for 10% off an entire order from Seido (valid through April 30, 2019). The Seido 10% discount code cannot be combined with other discount codes or offers from Seido.

The Prizes are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sweepstakes. Winners must be 18 years or older. Each Prize Package 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). Winners are responsible of the payment of any taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. 

5. WINNER’S NOTIFICATION

Aikido Journal will contact the Prize winners via email using the contact information on the winner's entry form. Failure to reach winner by email after one attempt (i.e., return of email as non-deliverable or failure of winner to respond message) may, at Aikido Journal's discretion, result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of the winner's interest in the Prize, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries. 

6. PUBLICITY

Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Sweepstakes, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, entrant agrees to the use by Aikido Journal and their designees of entrant’s name for announcements and promotional purposes, as well as use on Aikido Journal’ website, worldwide in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised without additional compensation, review or approval rights, notification or permission, except where prohibited by law. 

BY ENTERING THIS SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (1) ENTRANT HAS OPTED-IN TO Aikido Journal’s and Seido’s PRIVACY POLICY; AND (2) BY OPTING-IN, THAT ENTRANT HAS READ AND CONSENTS TO Aikido Journal’s and Seido’s PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Aikido Journal are not responsible for: (1) stolen, lost, late, misdirected, damaged, undeliverable or incomplete, inaccurate, delayed, illegible entries due to printing, typographical, human or other errors relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the transmission of entries, notification or correspondence, the processing of entries, the announcement of the prize or other error in any Sweepstakes related materials; (2) technical failures of any kind; (3) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes; (4) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; (5) technical or human error that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (6) any injury or damage to persons or property that may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant's participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize. If for any reason an entrant's entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed, corrupted or for any other reason not accepted as an entry into the Sweepstakes, entrant's sole remedy is another entry in the Sweepstakes. Aikido Journal' decisions are final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, entrant agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Aikido Journal and their parent and affiliated entities, subsidiaries, and each of their respective agents, representatives, officers, directors, shareholders and employees (collectively, "Releasees") from and against any injuries, losses, damages, claims, actions and any liability of any kind resulting from or arising from participation in the Sweepstakes. Entrants agree that the laws of the State of California will govern any and all disputes.

As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, entrant agrees that (1) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (2) all claims arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (3) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred. Entrant waives any right to seek an award of attorneys' fees. Aikido Journal reserve the right to modify prize award procedures.

If, in the Aikido Journal’s opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or non-electronic tampering with any portion of the Sweepstakes, or if computer virus, bugs, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or technical difficulties or failures compromise or corrupt or affect the administration, integrity, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Aikido Journal reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and or void any entries submitted fraudulently, to modify or suspend the Sweepstakes, or to terminate the Sweepstakes and conduct a random drawing to award the Prizes using all eligible, non-suspect entries received for the applicable drawing as of the termination date. Any attempts by an individual to access any website associated with this promotion via robotic, automatic entry devices, programs such as, but not limited to, by script, macro or any other automated means, or other unauthorized entry will void all such entries by such methods.

8. NAMES OF WINNING ENTRANTS

To obtain the name of the winner, any person may send an email to Aikido Journal at [email protected].

9. ARBITRATION AND DISPUTES

As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, entrant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, claims arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or the Prizes awarded, or the determination of the winner shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively by arbitration pursuant to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, then effective. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys' fees, other than actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or entrant’s rights and obligations or Aikido Journal's rights and obligations in connection with this Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof, and all proceedings shall take place in Orange County, CA.

10. SPONSOR

Aikido Journal, 17777 Main Street, Suite G, Irvine CA 92614.

11. OPT-OUT

If you do not wish to receive information from or about Aikido Journal, send us a an email at [email protected] with your name and email address, and we will remove you from our list. 

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

You have not yet won any cash prize. The actual odds of winning a Prize will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received during the Promotional Period. All entries must be received by December 29, 2018 as indicated above to be eligible for the drawing. See Official Rules above for complete prize restrictions. Sponsored by: Aikido Journal, 17777 Main Street, Suite G, Irvine CA 92614.

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