SunShare’s April Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare February Subscriber Drawing starts May 1, 2018 and ends June 15, 2018. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat or $500 toward their electricity bill.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded "AS IS."


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around June 15, 2018 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s February Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare February Subscriber Drawing starts February 15, 2018 and ends April 1, 2018. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat or $500 toward their electricity bill.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded "AS IS."


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around April 1, 2018 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s December Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare December Subscriber Drawing starts December 13, 2017 and ends January 31, 2018. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat or $500 toward their electricity bill.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

One (1) First Prize - winner will receive a credit of $500 from SunShare toward their Xcel Energy account. Three (3) second place winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded "AS IS."


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around January 31, 2018 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s October Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare Subscriber Drawing starts October 11, 2017 and ends November 30, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months and who has not been selected as a winner for a drawing in the last 48 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around November 30, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s August Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare August Subscriber Drawing starts August 9, 2017 and ends September 30, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat or $500 toward their electricity bill.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

One (1) First Prize – winner will receive a credit of $500 from SunShare toward their Xcel Energy? account. Three (3) second place winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around October 25, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s June Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare Subscriber Drawing starts June 14, 2017 and ends July 31, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months and who has not been selected as a winner for a drawing in the last 48 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around July 31, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’s April Subscriber Drawing

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare Subscriber Drawing starts April 12, 2017 and ends May 31, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.


All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months and who has not been selected as a winner for a drawing in the last 48 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.


Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”


Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.


Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around May 31, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’S FEBRUARY SUBSCRIBER DRAWING

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare Subscriber Drawing starts February 15, 2017 and ends March 31, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.

All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months and who has not been selected as a winner for a drawing in the last 48 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

Three (3) winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.

Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”

Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.

Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around March 31, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.

SunShare’S DECEMBER SUBSCRIBER DRAWING

OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY:

The SunShare December Subscriber Drawing starts December 13, 2016 and ends January 15, 2017. The time shall be determined by SunShare’s timekeeping systems. SunShare shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Drawing. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise.

All people eligible for the drawings must be a current and valid SunShare subscriber in Minnesota who has not been assigned to a community solar garden in over 6 months. All SunShare subscribers meeting these criteria are automatically entered to a drawing to win a Nest Thermostat or $500 toward their electricity bill.


WINNER SELECTION:

Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible subscribers. Decisions of SunShare are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person and per household address. Odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible subscribers at the time of the drawing.


PRIZE:

One (1) First Prize – winner will receive a credit of $500 from SunShare toward their Xcel Energy® account. Three (3) second place winners will receive a Nest Thermostat, retail value $249.99.

Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. No substitution or transfer / assignment of prize by winners permitted. Subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of tickets, gift cards or imposed by issuer. If by reason of printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules, a random drawing will be held to award the advertised number of prizes in the relevant category. Under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prizes are awarded “AS IS.”

Federal, state, and local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees, and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. ALL TAXES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by SunShare if required by law.

Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy. All rights reserved. Nest Labs, maker of the Nest Thermostat, and Xcel Energy are not sponsors of this promotion. Nest Labs and Xcel Energy are not affiliated or otherwise legally associated with SunShare.


WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES:

On or around January 25, 2017 SunShare shall notify the potential winners. The potential prize winners will be contacted via phone and / or email. If a potential winner does not respond after the first attempted contact from Sponsor within 72 hours he or she will be disqualified and the prize awarded to an alternate winner as determined by random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. SunShare reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to SunShare to use winner’s first name and last initial for purposes of announcing the winners to the other subscribers.


LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless SunShare and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Drawing or any Drawing-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the entrant in connection with the Drawing; any non-compliance by the entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the subscribers’ involvement with the Drawing; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Drawing-related activity or participation in this Drawing; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Drawing.


OTHER TERMS:

SunShare is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the promotion, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion whether caused by computer, technical or human error. SunShare reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the promotion as determined by SunShare in its sole discretion. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Any attempt to undermine the operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal & civil laws. SunShare reserves the right to disqualify and / or seek damages from any individual making any such attempts to the full extent permitted by law.


GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS PROMOTION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY IN THE COURTS OF OHIO LOCATED IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGEMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS PROMOTION, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the promotion 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 or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The courts of Ohio in Hamilton County shall be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this promotion. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Ohio in Hamilton County and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.


SEVERABILITY:

If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.