NYFW THE MENU SWEEPSTAKES (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”) OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED DURING THE ENTRY PERIOD.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT. TRAVELING AND/OR LODGING NOT INCLUDED IN PRIZE. 

SPONSOR: The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is IMG Worldwide, LLC 304 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York NY 10010 (“Sponsor”). This Sweepstakes is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”).  By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects.  

ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are legal residents and physically located in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or D.C., who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members (i.e., spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household, whether or not related) of the Sponsor and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate or win the Prize.  The “Sponsor Entities” shall mean the parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing entities.   

ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes will have one (1) Entry Period. The entry period (the “Entry Period”) shall commence on the following times and dates: 

Begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on February 9, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on February 14, 2024. 

HOW TO ENTER: To enter, during the Entry Period, visit [https://nyfw.com/themenu/] (“Site”) or visit a NYFW The Menu participating restaurant and scan the NYFW The Menu QR code, which may be available at a table upon seating or located on the menu, to visit the Site, and follow the entry instructions. List of participating restaurants is available here: [https://nyfw.com/themenu/]. Each entrant will be asked to submit an official entry form, which may include, among other things, his/her full name, email address and related registration information as prompted.  Entrant must complete and submit the entry form with all required information for the entry to be eligible.  Further, all information participants submit in connection with this Sweepstakes is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use accessible at https://img.com/privacypolicy/. As a condition of entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant gives consent for Sponsor to obtain and deliver his or her name, address and other information to third parties for the purpose of administering this Sweepstakes and to comply with applicable laws, regulations and rules.  Any information entrant provides to Sponsor may be used to communicate with entrant in relation to this Sweepstakes or on a Sweepstakes winner’s list.  No other method of entry will be accepted.  

Limit one (1) entry per person, per day during the Entry Period.  A day shall be considered the full 24-hour period from 12:00:00 a.m. – 11:59:59 p.m. ET.  Additional entries beyond the specified limit, and any entries that do not otherwise comply with these Official Rules, will be void. Sponsor’s designated computer shall be the official timekeeper of the Sweepstakes.  Subsequent attempts made by the same individual to submit multiple entries by using multiple or false contact information, accounts or otherwise may result in the entrant being disqualified.  Entries that are in excess of the stated limits, incomplete, illegible, corrupted, damaged, destroyed, forged, false, lost, late or misdirected, deceptive or otherwise not in compliance with the Official Rules may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.  Entries submitted by entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with respect to age and residence) are void.  Those who do not follow all of the instructions or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified.     

RANDOM DRAWING AND ODDS: There will be one (1) winner selected in this Sweepstakes.  One winner will be selected by random drawing on or about February 27, 2024, from among all eligible entries received by Sponsor.  Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these Official Rules, the potential winner will be declared the official winner of the Sweepstakes (the “Winner”).  The decisions of Sponsor are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.  Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received by Sponsor during the Entry Period.  

WINNER SELECTION:  The potential Winner will be contacted on or about February 27, 2024.  Announcement and instructions for obtaining Prize will be sent to the potential Winner via e-mail.  Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for Prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this Sweepstakes.  If a potential Winner cannot be reached by Sponsor within forty-eight (48) hours (“Required Response Time”) using the e-mail address provided during entry, that potential Winner shall forfeit the Prize.  Upon the request of Sponsor, the potential Winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Prize Acceptance Form and IRS W-9 form (collectively, “Affidavit”).  If the potential Winner fails to comply with these Official Rules, that potential Winner will be disqualified.   

NOTIFICATION:  The Winner will be notified via email by Sponsor (the “Prize Notification”) and will be required to privately (email, or other secure means) provide his/her name, address, age and/or other personal information necessary to receive the Prize.  In the event that any potential Winner does not respond to any such Prize Notification within the Required Response Time, or declines the Prize for any reason, a disqualification will result, the Prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries.  The potential Winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to Sponsor and may be required to execute, have notarized and return an Affidavit.  Failure to submit any identification required by Sponsor or to return the required documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules or the return of the Prize (or any portion thereof) or Prize Notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and Prize forfeiture and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate potential Winner to be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries.  The Sponsor Entities are not responsible for electronic communications that are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in entrant’s email account to receive email messages.   

PRIZE:  There will be one (1) grand prize (the “Prize”), which shall include: two (2) front row seats to a NYFW: The Shows runway show during the September 2024 season and personal shopping experience with a $1000.00 gift card. Store location for gift card and shopping experience will be determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Prize is: $4,800.00 US but actual value may vary depending on runway pricing and shopping experience.  Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.   

Travel, accommodations, taxes, meals, gratuities, or any other expenses not specifically listed herein are the responsibility of Winner.  Fashion show tickets shall be for the sole use by Winner and one (1) guest and may not be sold or otherwise transferred to any concierge service, internet resellers, or third party in any manner or means. Guest must be of the age of majority unless the Winner is guest’s parent or legal guardian.   

Released Parties (defined below) are not responsible if the Prize or any part thereof is delayed, postponed or cancelled due to events outside of its reasonable control, including due to COVID 19 restrictions.  If in the event the Prize or any part cannot be awarded, including as a result of epidemics, pandemics or other public health concerns, including COVID 19, the Prize may be awarded at another time or as part of another prize package or as a cash prize (collectively “Substitute Prize”), all as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. If Winner chooses not to accept the Prize or the Substitute Prize, the Prize may be awarded to an alternate. As a condition of accepting the Prize, Winner and guest must agree to comply with Sponsor’s and/or any prize supplier’s COVID safety protocols (collectively, “Sponsor’s Safety Protocols”), including, but not limited to, testing, mask wearing, social distancing and quarantining, all as applicable and as determined by Sponsor and/or prize supplier, or the Prize will be forfeited.  Winner and guest agree to execute any documents provided by Sponsor to confirm such compliance.   

PRIZE CONDITIONS:  One (1) Prize Will Be Awarded. All Prize details shall be determined, in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor.  No compensation will be paid in lieu of lost Prize or cancelled event. The Winner is strictly prohibited from auctioning, trading or otherwise transferring the Prize unless Sponsor consents in writing.  The tickets to the event are subject in all respect to the terms and conditions set forth on the tickets and any requirements of the facility hosting the event.  The Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes), regardless of whether they, in whole or in part, are used.  The ARV of the Prize is based on available information provided to Sponsor and the value of any Prize awarded to a Winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by law.  The Winner may be required to provide Sponsor with a valid social security number before the Prize will be awarded for tax reporting purposes.  An IRS Form 1099 may be issued in the name of Winner for the actual value of the Prize received.  All costs and expenses associated with the Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of the Winner.  The Prize is non-transferable and non-assignable, with no cash redemptions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or any portion thereof) with a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole and absolute discretion.   Released Parties (defined below) will not be responsible for weather conditions, Acts of God, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, epidemics, pandemics, work stoppage or any other natural disaster outside their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any Prize.  Prize may not be resold or offered for resale.  Any such resale may result in disqualification and Prize forfeiture.  The Released Parties are not responsible for and will not replace any lost, mutilated or stolen Prize(s) or any Prize that is undeliverable or does not reach a Winner because of an incorrect or changed address.  If a Winner does not accept or use the entire Prize, the unaccepted or unused part of the Prize will be forfeited and the Released Parties will have no further obligation with respect to that Prize or portion of the Prize.  No more than the stated number of Prize(s) will be awarded.  The Released Parties are not responsible for and Winner will not receive the difference, in any, between the actual value of the Prize at the time of award and the stated ARV in these Official Rules or in any Sweepstakes-related correspondence or material.  Limit of one (1) Prize per person. Limit one prize per person per year. 

RELEASE: By entering the Sweepstakes and submitting an entry, each entrant releases in perpetuity the Released Parties from any claims, demands, losses and liabilities of any nature arising out of or in any way connected with the entry, and the use thereof as permitted hereunder, including, but not limited to, claims of copyright or trademark infringement, false endorsement, libel, slander, defamation or infringement of rights of publicity or privacy. Nothing herein will obligate Sponsor to make any use of any of the rights set forth herein. 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE:  By participating in the Sweepstakes and submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to: (i) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (ii) waive any and all claims against Sponsor, and each of its respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, 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”) from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Sweepstakes, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity and for any claims based on merchandise delivery. By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant gives his/her express permission to be contacted by Sponsor by telephone, email and/or postal mail for Sweepstakes purposes.  The Winner, by acceptance of the Prize, grants to Sponsor and each of its designees the right to publicize Winner’s name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice, statements and/or other likeness and Prize information for advertising, promotional, trade and/or any other purpose in any media or format now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without limitation and without further compensation, consideration, permission or notification, unless prohibited by law. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Released Parties are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, misdirected, lost, misrouted, scrambled, damaged, delayed, undelivered, mutilated, postage-due or garbled entries, transmissions, email or mail; or for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, cable, satellite, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), wireless network, website, API, or other connections including those through and/or by any website, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cable or wireless transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; wireless service congestion; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone systems, wireless towers or cellular tower equipment; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in wireless or other transmission, processing, or communication; non-delivery; misdirected, blocked, or delayed email notifications; printing, typographical or other errors appearing within these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements or other materials; or any other errors, problems or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, computer, telephone, wireless service, mail, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the Prize or in any Sweepstakes-related materials, or the cancellation or postponement of any event.  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 participants’ or to any other person’s computer and/or wireless device related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the website.  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 any representative of Sponsor 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 damage the content or operation of this Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to legal action by 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 its sole discretion.  Released Parties: (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning the Prize (or any portion thereof), and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes corrupt administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper operation of the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof).  In the event of cancellation, Sponsor may elect to identify the Winner and award the Prize by way of random drawing from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of such cancellation. Sponsor also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.  In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Sweepstakes by any event beyond its control, including, but not limited to, epidemics, pandemics, fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, communications or equipment failure, utility or service interruptions, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared), interference with the Sweepstakes by any party, or any federal, state, local or provincial government law, order, or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes or Prize.  

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH ENTRANT, AND SPONSOR AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 

Entries generated by a script, macro or other mechanical or automated means will be disqualified.  In the event of dispute as to the identity or eligibility of any potential Winner based on an e-mail account, the winning entry will be declared made by the full name submitted the entry at the time of entry provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules.   In the event 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.  

As a condition of entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that: (A) any and all disputes, claims, controversies or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes, or any Prizes awarded (each, a “Claim”), shall be: (1) arbitrated on an individual basis only, and shall not be consolidated or joined with or in any arbitration or other proceeding involving a Claim of any other party, and (2) settled by binding arbitration in New York County, New York before a single arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its then governing rules and procedures, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof; and (B) under no circumstance 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.  These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A, applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other laws. 

NAME OF SWEEPSTAKES WINNER:   To receive the name of the Winner, send a stamped self-addressed envelope prior to March 1, 2024, to: “NYFW The Menu Sweepstakes” IMG Worldwide, LLC, 304 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010 (Attn: Legal Department). 

MISCELLANEOUS:  The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules or the Affidavit will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any provision of the Official Rules or the Affidavit is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision.  Entrants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules.  Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof.  In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on the website and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.