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My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign
With the release of the Heavensward benchmark software, players have been putting their PCs to the test and also trying out the new Au Ra character creation! The Community team is so excited to see what kind of ideas you have for creating your own Au Ra that we will be awarding in-game items to a number of players who tweet us screenshots of their newly created characters as part of our "My FFXIV Au Ra" Twitter campaign!
Contest Entry Period
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Theme
Using the official Heavensward benchmark, create an Au Ra character
Prizes
During the campaign window the FFXIV Community and Operations teams will select up to two hundred (200) winners. Winners will be selected based on overall creativity and originality. Winners will be awarded one (1) “Scarf of Wondrous Wit” in-game item.
Scarf of Wondrous Wit
* This is a virtual item and has no real world monetary value.
* Please note that prizes are transferable only to the characters’ linked to the Entrant’s service account.
* Please note that prizes are transferable only to the characters’ linked to the Entrant’s service account.
How to Enter
1. Follow the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitter account
2. Download the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward benchmark software and create an Au Ra character
3. Take a screenshot of an Au Ra character and tweet your image along with the required information
Entry tweets must contain the following:
Here is a sample tweet:
Name: Community Camate World: Sargatanas #FFXIV #MyFFXIVAu_Ra @FF_XIV_EN I can’t wait to be an Au Ra!
2. Download the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward benchmark software and create an Au Ra character
3. Take a screenshot of an Au Ra character and tweet your image along with the required information
Entry tweets must contain the following:
A screenshot of an Au Ra created using the Heavensward benchmark software
The #FFXIV hashtag
The #MyFFXIVAu_Ra hashtag
Your full in-game character name
Your World name
An “@” mention to @FF_XIV_EN
Comment (optional)
Here is a sample tweet:
Name: Community Camate World: Sargatanas #FFXIV #MyFFXIVAu_Ra @FF_XIV_EN I can’t wait to be an Au Ra!
Entry Rules
Must possess a Twitter account to enter and follow Twitter rules for posts.
Entry tweets must include the information listed above.
One entry per Twitter account per day. Multiple entries per day will not be considered.
Entrants may not enter with more than one account. Entrants using more than one account will be ineligible.
Multiple separate entries (though not more than one per day) throughout the contest period are acceptable; however winning entrants can only be awarded one prize.
Entrants may not post duplicate updates or links in violation Twitter Rules.
Entries containing hashtags from other regions will be disqualified.
Contest is limited to residents of the United States and Canada who possess a North American FFXIV Service Account.
Must possess a Square Enix Account and an active subscription to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
Square Enix reserves the right to judge whether or not material is appropriate for public display.
If entries fall under any of the below categories, it will result in a disqualification:
- Contains obscenity, vulgarity, discrimination, or any other offensive subject matter
- Infringes upon copyright/intellectual property, personal credit, privacy, etc.
- Counter to public order and/or morals
- Judged to be grossly deviant from the established theme
- Infringes upon copyright/intellectual property, personal credit, privacy, etc.
- Counter to public order and/or morals
- Judged to be grossly deviant from the established theme
Selection
The FFXIV Community and Operations teams will select winning entries based on overall creativity and originality of the screenshot containing the Au Ra character.
Winners will be awarded an in-game prize on or around May 29, 2015.
Winners will be awarded an in-game prize on or around May 29, 2015.
FINAL FANTASY® XIV “My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign” Official Contest Rules
IMPORTANT! Please read these rules before entering the My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign (the “Contest”). By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Contest Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements.
North America Official Contest Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY
ALL ENTRANTS MUST AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO MEMBERS WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. AND CANADA (EXCLUDING QUEBEC) OVER THE AGE OF 13. MUST POSSESS A SQUARE ENIX ACCOUNT AND AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION TO FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN. IF YOU ARE NOT A RESIDENT OF THESE AREAS, YOU MUST AGREE TO THE APPLICABLE CONTEST RULES OF YOUR REGION OR ELSE YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE, AND SQUARE ENIX RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD PRIZES TO CONTESTANTS WHO RESIDE IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS. If you are under the legal age of majority in your country or state of residence (i.e., a "Minor"), your parents or legal guardians must read, understand, and agree to these Contest rules. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Square Enix in the format designated below. Directors, officers, and employees of Square Enix and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate family members of each are not eligible to win any prizes. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited.
2. CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest period is from Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Square Enix will, in its sole discretion, determine the valid and official entry time, should any discrepancies of time occur.
3. PRIZES
Up to two hundred (200) winners will be selected from the qualifying entries for the North American region as winners and will be awarded with the prize(s) listed below.
ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. Winners will be awarded an in-game prize on or around May 29, 2015. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Square Enix reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize listed in the table above. Prizes won by a Minor (as determined by the laws of the contestant's state of residence) will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian on the Minor's behalf. Actual retail value of prizes may vary due to market conditions at the time prizes are awarded. All prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE CONTEST WINNERS BE ENTITLED TO ANY FEE, ROYALTY, OR OTHER COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND AS A RESULT OF THE CONTEST. BY ENTERING, EACH CONTESTANT (AND, IF A MINOR, HIS OR HER PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO COMPENSATION FOR SQUARE ENIX'S USE OF SUCH CONTESTANT'S ENTRY MATERIALS (AS DEFINED BELOW) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES.
4. GRANT OF COPYRIGHT LICENSE TO SQUARE ENIX
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, You hereby grant to Square Enix and its current and future affiliates a perpetual, world-wide, no-charge, royalty-free, transferable, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute Your Entry Materials (the “Entry Materials, including all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights associated therewith).
5. ORIGINAL WORK OF AUTHORSHIP
You hereby warrant and represent that (a) as between you and parties other than Square Enix, you own all rights to all Entry Materials submitted by you; and (b) other than the fact that all intellectual property embodied in and related to the FINAL FANTASY® XIV game, including all copyrighted works and trademarks and derivative works thereof, are the exclusive property of Square Enix, all such Entry Materials are original works of authorship on your part and have not been copied, in whole or in part, from any other work and do not violate, misappropriate, or infringe any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of any other person or entity.
6. GENERAL RELEASE
By entering the Contest, you (and, if you are a Minor, your parents or legal guardians) release Square Enix, other participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses, and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty, or other theory. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, YOUR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY EACH OF THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIMS, COSTS, INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES DESCRIBED IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH THAT MAY BE SUFFERED BY YOU.
7. SELECTION OF PRIZE
Actual model, color, accessories, and features of the items awarded as prizes shall be selected by Square Enix in its sole discretion and may vary from photos or images shown in the Contest materials and advertising including the Square Enix web site.
8. USE OF WINNER'S NAME, LIKENESS, ETC.
Except where prohibited by law, entry into the contest constitutes permission to use the winners' voice, names, addresses, likenesses, and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, winners may be required to execute consent to the use of their name, address, likeness, and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation.
9. AFFIDAVIT & RELEASE
As a condition of being awarded any prize, winners (and if winner is a Minor, winner's parent or legal guardian) may be required to execute and deliver to Square Enix a signed Affidavit of Eligibility and acceptance of these Official Contest Rules and release of liability.
10. WINNER'S LIST; RULES REQUEST
For a copy of the winners list, send a stamped, self-addressed, business size envelope after May 29, 2015 and before June 28, 2015 to Square Enix at the address listed below (Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest Winners List). To obtain a copy of these rules, send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to Square Enix at the address listed below (Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest Rules Request).
11. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The Contest and all accompanying Contest materials are Copyright © 2015 by Square Enix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
The Contest and these Official Contest Rules will be governed, construed, and interpreted under the laws of the United States and California. Contestants agree to be bound by these Official Contest Rules and by the decisions of Square Enix, which are final and binding in all respects. Square Enix reserves the right to change these Official Contest Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any contestant's participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond Square Enix's control affect the administration, security, or proper play of the Contest or Square Enix otherwise becomes, as determined in its sole discretion, incapable of running the Contest as planned. Contestants who violate these Official Contest Rules, tamper with the operation of the Contest, or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Square Enix, the Contest, or any other contestant, in each case as determined in Square Enix's sole discretion, are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. Square Enix reserves the right to disqualify persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. If you have any questions about these Official Contest Rules or the Contest, please send written questions to Square Enix at the address set forth below. 13. FORCE MAJEURE
Square Enix reserves the right to change, suspend, or cancel the contest if, in Square Enix's sole discretion, intervening circumstances warrant such change, suspension, or cancellation. Intervening circumstances include, but are not limited to, strikes, labor disputes, war, insurrections, revolutions, terrorism, riots or other civil disturbances, earthquakes, fires, floods, or other natural disasters, governmental restrictions, embargoes or other exercises of governmental authority, unavailability of supplies, components, or material, or any other cause beyond Square Enix's control.
14. DISCLAIMER
Square Enix, all participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees, and agencies will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled, or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer or communications related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses, or damages caused by events beyond the control of Square Enix or other participating sponsors; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest.
15. CONTEST SPONSOR
The sponsor of the Contest is Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix is a leading developer and publisher of digital entertainment content. Correspondence regarding the Contest or these Official Contest Rules may be directed to the following address:
Square Enix, Inc.
Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest
999 North Sepulveda Blvd., Third Floor
El Segundo, California 90245
Please submit your entries after having read over and agreeing to all of the above rules and regulations.
ALL ENTRANTS MUST AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO MEMBERS WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. AND CANADA (EXCLUDING QUEBEC) OVER THE AGE OF 13. MUST POSSESS A SQUARE ENIX ACCOUNT AND AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION TO FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN. IF YOU ARE NOT A RESIDENT OF THESE AREAS, YOU MUST AGREE TO THE APPLICABLE CONTEST RULES OF YOUR REGION OR ELSE YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN A PRIZE, AND SQUARE ENIX RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD PRIZES TO CONTESTANTS WHO RESIDE IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS. If you are under the legal age of majority in your country or state of residence (i.e., a "Minor"), your parents or legal guardians must read, understand, and agree to these Contest rules. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Square Enix in the format designated below. Directors, officers, and employees of Square Enix and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate family members of each are not eligible to win any prizes. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited.
2. CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest period is from Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Square Enix will, in its sole discretion, determine the valid and official entry time, should any discrepancies of time occur.
3. PRIZES
Up to two hundred (200) winners will be selected from the qualifying entries for the North American region as winners and will be awarded with the prize(s) listed below.
Scarf of Wondrous Wit
* This is a virtual item and has no real world monetary value.
* Please note that prizes are transferable only to the characters’ linked to the entrant’s service account.
* Please note that prizes are transferable only to the characters’ linked to the entrant’s service account.
ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. Winners will be awarded an in-game prize on or around May 29, 2015. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of any prizes will be permitted, except that Square Enix reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize listed in the table above. Prizes won by a Minor (as determined by the laws of the contestant's state of residence) will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian on the Minor's behalf. Actual retail value of prizes may vary due to market conditions at the time prizes are awarded. All prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE CONTEST WINNERS BE ENTITLED TO ANY FEE, ROYALTY, OR OTHER COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND AS A RESULT OF THE CONTEST. BY ENTERING, EACH CONTESTANT (AND, IF A MINOR, HIS OR HER PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO COMPENSATION FOR SQUARE ENIX'S USE OF SUCH CONTESTANT'S ENTRY MATERIALS (AS DEFINED BELOW) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES.
4. GRANT OF COPYRIGHT LICENSE TO SQUARE ENIX
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, You hereby grant to Square Enix and its current and future affiliates a perpetual, world-wide, no-charge, royalty-free, transferable, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute Your Entry Materials (the “Entry Materials, including all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights associated therewith).
5. ORIGINAL WORK OF AUTHORSHIP
You hereby warrant and represent that (a) as between you and parties other than Square Enix, you own all rights to all Entry Materials submitted by you; and (b) other than the fact that all intellectual property embodied in and related to the FINAL FANTASY® XIV game, including all copyrighted works and trademarks and derivative works thereof, are the exclusive property of Square Enix, all such Entry Materials are original works of authorship on your part and have not been copied, in whole or in part, from any other work and do not violate, misappropriate, or infringe any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of any other person or entity.
6. GENERAL RELEASE
By entering the Contest, you (and, if you are a Minor, your parents or legal guardians) release Square Enix, other participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses, and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty, or other theory. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, YOUR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY EACH OF THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIMS, COSTS, INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES DESCRIBED IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH THAT MAY BE SUFFERED BY YOU.
7. SELECTION OF PRIZE
Actual model, color, accessories, and features of the items awarded as prizes shall be selected by Square Enix in its sole discretion and may vary from photos or images shown in the Contest materials and advertising including the Square Enix web site.
8. USE OF WINNER'S NAME, LIKENESS, ETC.
Except where prohibited by law, entry into the contest constitutes permission to use the winners' voice, names, addresses, likenesses, and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. As a condition of being awarded any prize, except where prohibited by law, winners may be required to execute consent to the use of their name, address, likeness, and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation.
9. AFFIDAVIT & RELEASE
As a condition of being awarded any prize, winners (and if winner is a Minor, winner's parent or legal guardian) may be required to execute and deliver to Square Enix a signed Affidavit of Eligibility and acceptance of these Official Contest Rules and release of liability.
10. WINNER'S LIST; RULES REQUEST
For a copy of the winners list, send a stamped, self-addressed, business size envelope after May 29, 2015 and before June 28, 2015 to Square Enix at the address listed below (Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest Winners List). To obtain a copy of these rules, send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to Square Enix at the address listed below (Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest Rules Request).
11. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The Contest and all accompanying Contest materials are Copyright © 2015 by Square Enix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
The Contest and these Official Contest Rules will be governed, construed, and interpreted under the laws of the United States and California. Contestants agree to be bound by these Official Contest Rules and by the decisions of Square Enix, which are final and binding in all respects. Square Enix reserves the right to change these Official Contest Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any contestant's participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond Square Enix's control affect the administration, security, or proper play of the Contest or Square Enix otherwise becomes, as determined in its sole discretion, incapable of running the Contest as planned. Contestants who violate these Official Contest Rules, tamper with the operation of the Contest, or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Square Enix, the Contest, or any other contestant, in each case as determined in Square Enix's sole discretion, are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. Square Enix reserves the right to disqualify persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. If you have any questions about these Official Contest Rules or the Contest, please send written questions to Square Enix at the address set forth below. 13. FORCE MAJEURE
Square Enix reserves the right to change, suspend, or cancel the contest if, in Square Enix's sole discretion, intervening circumstances warrant such change, suspension, or cancellation. Intervening circumstances include, but are not limited to, strikes, labor disputes, war, insurrections, revolutions, terrorism, riots or other civil disturbances, earthquakes, fires, floods, or other natural disasters, governmental restrictions, embargoes or other exercises of governmental authority, unavailability of supplies, components, or material, or any other cause beyond Square Enix's control.
14. DISCLAIMER
Square Enix, all participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees, and agencies will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled, or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer or communications related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses, or damages caused by events beyond the control of Square Enix or other participating sponsors; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest.
15. CONTEST SPONSOR
The sponsor of the Contest is Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix is a leading developer and publisher of digital entertainment content. Correspondence regarding the Contest or these Official Contest Rules may be directed to the following address:
Square Enix, Inc.
Attention: My FFXIV Au Ra Twitter Campaign Contest
999 North Sepulveda Blvd., Third Floor
El Segundo, California 90245
Please submit your entries after having read over and agreeing to all of the above rules and regulations.
