Twin Cities Eye Consultants 20 Goals to 20/20 Sweepstakes

SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES

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

ELIGIBILITY: Twin Cities Eye Consultants 20 Goals to 20/20 Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the State of Minnesota (the “Territory”) who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside at the time of entry.  Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members (spouse, parent, child and sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household, whether or not related) of Minnesota United Soccer Club, LLC (“Club”),  Twin Cities Eye Consultants ( “Sponsor”), Major League Soccer, LLC (“MLS”), and Soccer United Marketing, LLC (“SUM”) (SUM, collectively with Club and MLS, are hereby referred to as the “MLS Entities”) and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate or win a prize. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Void outside Territory, and where prohibited or restricted by law, rule or regulation.

HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 am CST on March 16, 2024, and ends at 11:59 pm CST on October 19, 2024 (“Entry Period”). During the Entry Period, there are twoways to enter – in-person by scanning the QR code at a designated MNUFC home game or online. All information and files submitted in the format specified will become property of Sponsor and used as provided in Sponsor’s TCEC Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, each of which can be found by visiting https://tcecmn.com/terms-and-conditions/ and https://tcecmn.com/privacy-statement-us/ (both of which are incorporated herein by reference).

In-Person or Online Method:  Scan QR code at Twin Cities Eye Consultants pre-game Great Lawn activation or visit https://www.seelikealoon.comand complete the online entry form for the Sweepstakes and register by filling out the required fields on the Sweepstakes entry page which will include:

1)   Name

2)   E-mail address

4)   Telephone Number

5)   Date of Birth

6)   Mailing Address

By submitting your completed online entry form and all other requested information as directed, you will receive one (1) entry in the Sweepstakes.  Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the online entry form to be eligible.  Incomplete entries are void.  Online entrants to the Sweepstakes will be given the option to receive commercial e-mails from MLS Entities; however, eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such e-mails and consenting to do so will not increase your chances of winning. 

Proof of submission is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt of such entry.  Furthermore, Sponsor shall have no liability for any entry that is lost, intercepted or not received by the Sponsor.

By entering contact information into the Sweepstakes entry form, you affirm that you have read, understand and agree to these Official Rules. Entrants understand that they are entering at their sole risk.  Sponsor is not responsible for any claims arising from an entry specifically including, but not limited to, claims for intellectual property infringement and privacy rights violations, as well as violations of the respective social media site’s terms and conditions.

In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible.  The MLS Entities shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes.  The MLS Entities assume no responsibility or liability for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries.  Incomplete entries will be disqualified.  Proof of sending email is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of such entry.

RANDOM DRAWING: Goals scored by Minnesota United FC during regular season home and away games will be counted. For every 20 goals scored by Minnesota United FC during the 2024 MLS regular season, a winner (each a “Winner” and collectively, the “Winners”) will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries received by Sponsors within three (3) business days after the date of the game in which the triggering goal was scored. In the event the random drawing falls on a holiday, the winner will be selected the following business day. The decisions of Sponsors are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period.

For every 20 goals scored during the regular season, a Winner will be selected. The number of Winners is capped at three (3) total Winners for the season, and up to three (3) prizes are available to be awarded during the Entry Period, as each 20 goal threshold is reached (each, a “Prize”). Each Winner will receive one (1) gift certificate issued by Twin Cities Eye Consultants for Lasik treatment of either one (1) or two (2) eyes (at the discretion of Twin Cities Eye Consultants following a complimentary consultation).Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Prize Package: $2,100 for one (1) eye; $4,200 for two (2) eyes. Total ARV of all available Prizes depends on the number of eyes each Winner chooses to treat, but will be $12,600 if each Winner has Lasik on both eyes. 

The Prize is transferable at the sole discretion of Twin Cities Eye Consultants if, upon consultation, the Winner is not a candidate for Lasik treatment, with no cash redemptions or substitutions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value, at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.

Transportation to/from Sponsor’s location(s), as applicable, is not included and is the sole responsibility of the Winner. The Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes). Winner must submit a W-9 if requested by Sponsor. All costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including but not limited to consultations, appointments, any transportation costs, any post-treatment care, any follow-up appointments, any post-treatment prescriptions, any materials, gratuities and/or other expenses incurred by accepting the Prize are the sole responsibility ofthe Winner. All Prize details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion.

WINNER NOTIFICATION: Each Winner will be notified by e-mail, mail and/or telephone (in the sole discretion of Sponsor) by the Sponsor.  In the event that any potential Winner does not respond to any such notification within three (3) days of the date of issuance, a disqualification will result, the Prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be chosen from among all remaining eligible entries.

By participating in the Sweepstakes and submitting an entry, each entrant (on behalf of his/her heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, next of kin and other persons acting or claiming to act on their behalf) agrees to (i) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (ii) waive any and all liability, lawsuits, causes of action and claims for damages, costs or expenses against Twin Cities Eye Consultants, the Sponsor, the MLS Entities, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for any and all injuries, damages or loss that relate in any way, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the participation in the Sweepstakes, the receipt or use of any Prize, or from the actions, inactions or negligence of any of the Released Parties, including but not limited to claims relating to death, personal injury, illness, disability, and suffering of short-term or long-term health effects. 

Entrant understands that this release, waiver and covenant not to sue includes any claims based on the negligence, action or inaction of any of the Released Parties and covers claims of any sort, whether suffered before, during or after Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or the receipt or use of any Prize.

Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Released Persons from any and all claims arising out of the Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes and the receipt or use of the Prize, including any such claims caused by the negligence, action or inaction of any of the Released Parties.

Each Winner, by acceptance of Prize, grants to Sponsor, the MLS Entities and each of their respective designees the right to publicize such Winner’s name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Entries generated by a script, macro or other mechanical or automated means or by any means which subvert the entry process will be disqualified.  Released Parties are not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties that may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the Prizes or in any Sweepstakes-related materials.  Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes.  Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to entrants or to any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes. 

The Sweepstakes is designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in Sponsor, Minnesota United FC, and MLS. This Sweepstakes may not be used for any form of gambling.  In the event that the Sweepstakes is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, Sponsors reserve the right to discontinue or modify the Sweepstakes, or to disqualify Participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, Released Parties shall have no liability to any Participants who are disqualified due to such an action.

Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website or attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intend to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsor representatives or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.  Any attempt to deliberately damage the content or operation of this Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Sponsor, and/or its respective agents.  Sponsor shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Sweepstakes, and to resolve all disputes in their sole discretion.  Released Parties (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any Prize, and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty.  All disputes will be resolved under applicable U.S. laws in the County of New York, state of New York without giving effect to choice of law or conflicted law principles (whether of the state of New York, or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of New York.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any terms of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

The Sponsor and the MLS Entities, as applicable, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the Sweepstakes for any reason, including should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper operation of the Sweepstakes.  In the event of cancellation, Sponsor may elect to identify the Winner and award the Prize from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of such cancellation.

MLS, SUM, and their affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and promotion agencies are not sponsors or administrators of the Sweepstakes and are in no way responsible or liable for the administration of this Sweepstakes. All trademarks used are the property of their respective owner(s) and are used for prize description purposes only.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH ENTRANT, AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

All online entries must include a valid e-mail address or social media account for the entrant. In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of a Winner based on an e-mail address or social media account, the winning entry will be declared made by the “Authorized Account Holder” of the e-mail address or social media account submitted at the time of entry provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person to whom the applicable Internet service provider or other organization (such as a business or educational institution) has assigned the e-mail address or social media account for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address or social media account. Sponsors reserve the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.

WINNERS’ LIST: 

For a list of Winners (available after December 10, 2024), mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Twin Cities Eye Consultants 20 Goals to 20/20 Winners List, attn: Katie Kensy, 7450 France Avenue, Suite 100, Edina, MN 55435. Winners’ list requests must be received by March 1, 2025. 

SPONSORS: The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Twin Cities Eye Consultants, 7450 France Ave S, Suite 100 Edina, MN 55435.