These are the rules governing all contests aired on 560 WGAN radio and on the 560WGAN.com website, unless otherwise specified. In the following rules, “WGAN” means Saga Communications of New England, Inc., which owns WGAN radio:
1. No purchase is necessary to enter any WGAN contest.
2. If a prize is valued $100 or less, the winner is not eligible to win another prize valued under $100 on WGAN for 30 days. If a prize is valued $101 to $600 the winner is not eligible to win any prize on WGAN for 30 days. If prize is valued $601 or more the winner is not eligible to win any prizes on WGAN for 90 days. Only one winner per household is permitted within 30 days after a household has a winner. Any prize awarded to an ineligible listener will be deemed null and void, and an alternate eligible winner may be named.
3. Anytime you call the WGAN studios you assume that your call will be broadcast or recorded and you grant us permission to broadcast the call or record if for later broadcast.
4. As a winner of a WGAN contest your voice, name and/or picture may be used for promotional, broadcast, or internet purposes.
5. Prizes awarded are not redeemable for cash. No prize is transferable. No substitution for a prize will be made at the request of winner. WGAN reserves the right to substitute a prize of similar value.
6. All winners of all contests are responsible for all taxes on prize awarded. All winners of a prize valued at $600 or more will be required to complete the appropriate tax forms at the WGAN studios prior to claiming prize. All winners will be sent a 1099 MISC federal tax form if in one calendar year the prize value of all prizes won exceeds $600.
7. In the event the winner is subject to or the subject of any order or legal process issued by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the affairs of the winner (i.e. garnishment, child support order, judgment, lien, and the like), WGAN’s delivery of the prize to the official representative of the governmental entity claiming a right to the prize shall be thus deemed as WGAN awarding the prize to the winner. WGAN shall be entitled to rely in good faith, upon any documents presented by the representative seeking to collect the prize in lieu of the winner. WGAN shall not be liable for any claim by any winner for damages incidental thereto.
8. All WGAN contests are open to all eligible Maine and New Hampshire 18 or over (unless otherwise specified). Contestants must possess a valid form of identification bearing the picture of the contestant acceptable to WGAN that will be presented to WGAN and accepted before the prize is awarded.
9. Winners will be expected to claim prize at the WGAN studios, 420 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME between 8am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) within 30 days of being notified that they are winners, unless there is an expiration date on prize, which will be specifically stated.
10. WGAN, Saga Communications of New England, Inc., it’s parent corporation, Saga Communications, Inc, their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees, and immediate families of each, and principals and employees of all media of mass communication within a one hundred mile radius of the WGAN main studio are not eligible to win any contest.
11. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Contest is void were prohibited.
12. WGAN reserves the right to disqualify any winner if any contest rules are violated in any way.
13. WGAN, Saga Communications of New England, Inc., it’s parent corporation, Saga Communications, Inc, assumes no liability for situations, repairs, or incidents arising from any aspect of any prize awarded in any contest. WGAN, Saga Communications of New England, Inc., it’s parent corporation, Saga Communications, Inc, their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees, and immediate families of each absolve themselves and shall be held harmless from any action or liability arising from any contest or prize awarded in any contest.
15. As a licensee of the FCC and a trustee of the public airwaves, WGAN reserves the right to interrupt and/or discontinue any contest or promotion (and not award the offered prize) at the discretion of WGAN management if world events, the national mood, or public safety so warrant.
16. WGAN reserves the right to amend the rules to any contest at any time. The judge’s decision is always final.
17. For any contest requiring phone entry you must use only the following number unless otherwise specified: (207) 879-9426. The person operating the telephone at WGAN has the final decision as to who is the winning caller.
18. WGAN shall have no responsibility for failure to win or claim any prize based on difficulties with telephone, facsimile, email, or internet difficulties, or any circumstances in any contest.
19. The following are specifically related to E-contests and E-Mail Club promotions on 560WGAN.com:
a. All appropriate information in required fields must be filled out or you will be disqualified.
b. To win a prize you must reside within the listening area of WGAN, as defined at the exclusive discretion of WGAN management.
c. Any problems with the internet or email are not WGAN’s responsibility.
d. Contestants who register to participate on our website may be required to produce a printed copy of proof of registration before being allowed to participate in the contest.
20. A copy of these rules are available during business hours at the WGAN studios, 420 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME.
