Dutch Boy

DUTCH BOY® PAINTS

2012 RESTORE MY DÉCOR™ ‘Win a Room Design’ CONTEST

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. ELIGIBILITY : The Dutch Boy® Paints 2012 Restore My Décor ‘Win a Designer’ Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States and are eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Zig.marketing, LLC and their related companies, 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 all Federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
2. SPONSOR : The Contest is sponsored by The Sherwin-Williams Company, The Dutch Boy Group, 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115; ]; Zig.marketing, LLC [4401 Rockside Road Suite 214, Independence, Ohio 44131]; and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliate companies and administrative, advertising, and promotion agencies and any other entity involved in the development, administration, promotion, or implementation of the Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Sponsor”).
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 Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules in a timely manner.
4. ENTRY PERIOD : The Contest begins on June 7, 2012 at 12:00:01 am Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on October 31, 2012 at 11:59:59 pm ET (the "Entry Period"). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will be disqualified.
5. ENTRY : To enter this Contest for a chance to win (a) the Grand Prize of a custom room design and makeover by celebrity designer Lisa LaPorta; (b) a Second Prize of a custom child/teen room design and makeover by a Dutch Boy design panel member; OR (c) a Monthly Prize of a professional design concept from either Lisa LaPorta or one of the Restore My Décor design panelists, go to the site page at www.restoremydecor.com during the Entry Period. Enter the Contest by clicking on the ‘Enter a Room You Want Restored by Lisa LaPorta or our Design Panel’ icon. For your entry, choose a room in your home that you believe is in need of a custom room design and makeover and submit the following: (a) one picture of your room in JPG format no larger than 3 MB; (b) a written description of your room and why you believe that it needs a design and room makeover and (c) complete the online entry form including name, address, and e-mail address. For the Second Prize, the room entered must be a child or teen room to be eligible (Sponsor reserves the right to determine criteria for child or teen room). By entering this Contest, you represent and warrant that (a) your entry does not violate any third party’s rights, and (b) that you have complied with these Official Rules. There is no limit to the number of unique rooms submitted; however repeat entry of the same room is prohibited. Any duplicate room entries will be void. Entries that are incomplete or that contain errors, trademarks/logos, copyrighted images or inappropriate/derogatory/defamatory images, language, nudity or profanity will be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, altered, or destroyed entries. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of sending will not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor. Sponsor will review all entries. If Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that an entry complies with these Official Rules, Sponsor shall post winning entries at www.restoremydecor.com. Sponsor reserves the right to edit or summarize any written description or picture prior to posting on the site. If at any time an entrant wishes to have their room entry deleted from the website and no longer entered in the Contest, the entrant should contact Zig.marketing, LLC at the address in Section 13 of these Official Rules or by using the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of www.restoremydecor.com.
6. JUDGING; ODDS : Judging of entries will be completed by celebrity designer Lisa LaPorta and the Dutch Boy design panel experts. Judging for each monthly prize will take place within five (5) business days of the end of each month of the Entry Period from among all eligible entries received by 11:59:59 pm ET on the last day of the applicable month. Non-winning entries will be carried forward for subsequent monthly judging and also for a chance to win the Grand Prize. Judging for the Grand Prize shall take place on or about November 5, 2012. Judging of entries will be based on the following Judging Criteria:
   
   

   OPPORTUNITY FOR GREATEST ROOM TRANSFORMATION	:	50%
   UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE ROOM	:	20%
   CURRENT DÉCOR ITEMS TO USE IN DESIGN	:	20%
   GENERAL CONDITION OF THE ROOM	:	10%

   
   Each entry will be evaluated on a scale of 1-100. Each month, the four (4) entries with the highest scores based on the Judging Criteria for that month shall be declared the potential monthly winners. The entry with the highest overall score based on the Judging Criteria for the entire Entry Period shall be declared the potential Grand Prize winner. In the event of a tie, the judges will re-evaluate the tied entries based on the Judging Criteria using a scale of 1-200. Odds of winning depend on the relative performance and the number of eligible entries received. If the potential winners cannot be contacted within ten (10) days after the first attempt to make contact, such potential winners will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select alternate potential winners.

7. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POTENTIAL WINNERS : Except where prohibited, the potential winners once contacted may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the “Affidavit/Release”), within five (5) days of being notified. If a potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, such potential winner will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner. If a potential winner is a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian will be required to sign the Affidavit/Release on the potential winner’s behalf.
8. PRIZES: GRAND PRIZE (1): The Grand Prize Winner will receive a room makeover prize package to restore the room entered in the Contest, consisting of expert design consultation and implementation by Lisa LaPorta. The Grand Prize Winner will receive recommendations for design elements to incorporate into the room, such as furnishings, fabrics, and materials to compliment the existing décor as well as Dutch Boy® paint (colors to be determined by Lisa’s design concept; number of paint gallons to be determined by the dimensions of Grand Prize Winner’s room). Lisa will personally travel to the Grand Prize winner’s home with her team and execute her design to restore the room over the duration of three to four (3-4) days as mutually agreed by Lisa and the Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize package includes painting supplies and labor necessary to restore the room; provided, however, the total Grand Prize package awarded will not exceed $5,000.00 USD. Any costs in excess of $5,000.00 USD shall be the sole responsibility of Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize package must be accepted and implemented by December 31, 2012.
   
   SECOND PRIZE (1): The Second Prize Winner will receive room makeover prize package to restore a child or teen’s room entered in the Contest, consisting of expert design consultation and implementation by a Dutch Boy design panelist. The Second Prize Winner will receive recommendations for design elements to incorporate into the room, such as furnishings, fabrics, and materials to compliment the existing décor as well as Dutch Boy® Crayola™paint (colors to be determined by the design panelist’s concept; number of paint gallons to be determined by the dimensions of Second Prize Winner’s room). The design panelist will personally travel to the Second Prize winner’s home with his/her team and execute the design to restore the room over the duration of three to four (3-4) days as mutually agreed by the panelist and the Second Prize winner. The Second Prize package includes painting supplies and labor necessary to restore the room; provided, however, the total Second Prize package awarded will not exceed $2,500.00 USD. Any costs in excess of $2,500.00 USD shall be the sole responsibility of Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize package must be accepted and implemented by December 31, 2012.
   
   MONTHLY PRIZES (20): For the duration of the Contest (5 months), a total of four (4) monthly prizes will be awarded each month. Each monthly prize will consist of the following: Dutch Boy paint color recommendations, design elements to incorporate into the room, furnishing suggestions, fabrics and materials to compliment the décor as well as a sketch of the restored room. In addition, each entry will be featured on www.restoremydecor.com. In total, twenty (20) winners will receive expert design advice on their room from either Lisa LaPorta or the design panel. Approximate retail value of each monthly prize package: $200.00 USD for a total of $4,000.00 USD for all monthly prizes. The total approximate retail value of all Prizes for the Contest is: $11,500.00 USD. Any costs and expenses not expressly set forth herein are solely each winner’s responsibility. Any applicable Federal, state or local taxes are solely the responsibility of each winner. No cash substitutions or transfers will be permitted, except in Sponsor’s sole discretion; prizes may not be assigned prior to being awarded to winners. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize package with another prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize or any component thereof is not available. An entrant may only win one (1) monthly prize during the Contest but may also win the Grand Prize.
9. PUBLICITY/LICENSE/INFORMATION : Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each winner’s consent to (1) Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information and state of residence; and (2) a non-exclusive license to reproduce winner’s entry and photographs, or any portions thereof, for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration. In addition, all information submitted to Sponsor as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with The Sherwin-Williams Company Privacy Policy and is subject to The Sherwin-Williams Company Terms of Use.
10. GENERAL CONDITIONS : 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 Sweepstakes, or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be 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. In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules, or (b) award the prizes to the entrants based on the Judging Criteria at the time of the impairment. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
11. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY : By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; (e) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; (f) inability to access the Sponsor’s website; (g) transactions that are processed late or incorrectly or are incomplete or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or (h) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, Sponsor’s liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall Sponsor be liable for attorney's fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
12. DISPUTES : Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Ohio; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees and or related legal or other expenses; and (c) entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Ohio or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Ohio.
13. SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS : For winners’ names, available after January 7, 2013 send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Zig.marketing, LLC, Dutch Boy Paints 2012 Restore My Décor ‘Win a Room Design’ Contest c/o Nicole Selzer, 4401 Rockside Road, Suite 214, Independence, Ohio 44131. Requests must be received by February 7. 2013.

DUTCH BOY® PAINTS

2012 RESTORE MY DÉCOR™ ‘Weekly Paint’ SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. ELIGIBILITY: The Dutch Boy® Paints 2012 Restore My Décor ‘Weekly Paint’ Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States and are eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry. Employees of The Sherwin-Williams Company, Zig.marketing, LLC and their related companies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all Federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
2. SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by The Sherwin-Williams Company, The Dutch Boy Group, 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115; ]; Zig.marketing, LLC [4401 Rockside Road Suite 214, Independence, Ohio 44131]; and their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliate companies and administrative, advertising, and promotion agencies and any other entity involved in the development, administration, promotion, or implementation of the Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Sponsor”).
3. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Official Rules in a timely manner.
4. ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on June 7, 2012 at 12:00:01 am Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on December 7, 2012 at 11:59:59 pm ET (the “Entry Period”). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will be disqualified.
5. ENTRY: To enter this Sweepstakes, go to the site page at www.restoremydecor.com during the Entry Period and click on the ‘Enter a Room You Want Restored by Lisa LaPorta or our Design Panel’ icon. For your entry, choose a room in your home that you believe is in need of a custom room design and makeover and submit the following: (a) one picture of your room in JPG format no larger than 3 MB; (b) a written description of your room and why you believe that it needs a design and room makeover and (c) complete the online entry form including name, address, and e-mail address. By entering this Sweepstakes, you represent and warrant that (a) your entry does not violate any third party’s rights, and (b) that you have complied with these Official Rules. There is no limit to the number of unique rooms submitted; however repeat entry of the same room is prohibited. Any duplicate room entries will be void. Entries that are incomplete or that contain errors, trademarks/logos, copyrighted images or inappropriate/derogatory/defamatory images, language, nudity or profanity will be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, altered, or destroyed entries. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of sending will not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor. Sponsor will review all entries. If Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that an entry complies with these Official Rules, Sponsor shall post winning entries at www.restoremydecor.com. Sponsor reserves the right to edit or summarize any written description or picture prior to posting on the site. If at any time an entrant wishes to have their room entry deleted from the website and no longer entered in the Contest, the entrant should contact Zig.marketing, LLC at the address in Section 13 of these Official Rules or by using the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of www.restoremydecor.com.
6. DRAWINGS; ODDS: On or about 12 noon ET on each Friday during the Entry Period and after the end of the Entry Period, the Sponsor will conduct a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up until the applicable drawing time to select one (1) entry as the weekly winner. Non-winning entries will be carried forward for subsequent weekly drawings. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received on the website prior to each weekly drawing. An entrant may only win one (1) weekly prize throughout the Sweepstakes. If a potential winner cannot be contacted within ten (10) days after the first attempt to make contact, such potential winner will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner.
7. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POTENTIAL WINNERS: Except where prohibited, the potential winners once contacted may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the “Affidavit/Release”), within five (5) days of being notified. If a potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, such potential winner will be deemed to be ineligible and disqualified. In such event, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner. If a potential winner is a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian will be required to sign the Affidavit/Release on the potential winner’s behalf.
8. (26) WEEKLY PRIZES: A total of twenty-six (26) weekly prizes will be awarded throughout the Sweepstakes. Each weekly prize consists of two (2) gallons of Dutch Boy Refresh paint, in one color and one sheen of winner’s choice (ARV $50.00 USD). The total approximate retail value of all weekly prizes for the Sweepstakes is $1,300.00 USD. Any applicable Federal, state or local taxes are solely the responsibility of each winner. No cash substitutions or transfers will be permitted, except in Sponsor’s sole discretion; prizes may not be assigned prior to being awarded to winners. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize package with another prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize or any component thereof is not available.
9. PUBLICITY/LICENSE/INFORMATION: Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each winner’s consent to (1) Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information and state of residence; and (2) a non-exclusive license to post and reproduce winner’s entry, or any portions thereof, for promotional purposes in any media (including on www.restoremydecor.com) without further payment or consideration. In addition, all information submitted to Sponsor as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with The Sherwin-Williams Company Privacy Policy and is subject to The Sherwin-Williams Company Terms of Use.
10. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 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 Sweepstakes, or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be 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. In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules, or (b) select winners at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of any winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
11. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; (e) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; (f) inability to access the Sponsor’s website; (g) transactions that are processed late or incorrectly or are incomplete or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or (h) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, Sponsor’s liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall Sponsor be liable for attorney's fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
12. DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Ohio; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees and or related legal or other expenses; and (c) entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Ohio or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Ohio.
13. SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS: For winners’ names, available after January 7, 2013, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Zig.marketing, LLC, Dutch Boy Paints 2012 Restore My Décor ‘Weekly Paint’ Sweepstakes c/o Nicole Selzer, 4401 Rockside Road, Suite 214, Independence, Ohio 44131. Requests must be received by February 7, 2013.