SPONSORS: The Sponsors of this Contest are Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas, located at 273 E. Hellen Rd., Palatine, IL 60067, Ford Models, Inc. located at 1017 W. Washington, Ste. 2, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago Magazine located at 435 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 1100 Chicago, IL 60611, CBS2, located at 22 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602, Matt Ferguson Photography, located at 245 W. Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185, Equinox Fitness Clubs, located at 895 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003, Wella Professionals, located at 6109 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, Apple Vacations, located at 101 Northwest Point Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, Glaceau Smartwater, located at 17-20 Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone, NY 11357 (hereinafter “Sponsors”).

This contest begins August 11, 2009 and concludes with a fashion show during Fashion Focus 2009 between October 22-25, 2009. Open Call Entry Materials must be received in person at one of the four open call events mentioned below. All Open Call Materials shall become the sole property of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas and Ford Models, Inc. and will not be returned.

 

ENTRY: Each entrant must fill out the entry materials at one of the four open call events. ANY ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF MAJORITY IN HIS OR HER JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE MUST ALSO HAVE THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN COMPLETE AND SIGN THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THE ENTRY MATERIALS, INCLUDING THE PARENT RELEASE FORM AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND A COPY OF THESE RULES. PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF MINOR ENTRANTS MUST AGREE TO THESE RULES ON BEHALF OF THEIR MINOR ENTRANT.

 

ELIGIBILITY: This Contest is open to women and men who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are 16 years of age or older as of August 25, 2009. Employees of Sponsors as well as employees of Sponsors’ parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate in this Contest. There are no height or size restrictions. Models who have previously performed services for other agencies, but are not currently under contract, are eligible to enter.

JUDGING: There will be four initial judging rounds on August 11 and 12, 2009. Up to 40 semifinalists will be selected from among all eligible entries based on appearance, personality, photogenic quality and vitality depicted by the photos in the entry materials. Semifinalists will be selected by a panel of Judges appointed by Sponsors. On August 25, 2009, five (5) Finalists will be chosen by the Judges to walk in a Chicago Fashion Focus fashion show. Sponsors reserve the right to select fewer than forty (40) semifinalists if, in their sole discretion, they do not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified entries. The five (5) Model Finalists will be notified by email or telephone. Model Finalists may be required to participate in personal training sessions with Equinox Fitness, a photo shoot with photographer Matt Ferguson, model training with Ford Models, Inc., and a makeover by Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas including hair cut and color at the discretion of the Mario Tricoci Style and Color Directors. Failure to attend any of the above on the specified dates may result in disqualification, forfeiture of prizes, and participation in the Finals may be awarded to another semifinalist at Sponsors’ or Judges’ sole discretion. IF ANY CONTESTANT IS A MINOR IN HIS OR HER JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, SUCH CONTESTANT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY HIS OR HER PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. If chosen as a finalist, each entrant agrees to model in one trend shoot for Mario Tricoci for fair compensation at the discretion of Mario Tricoci, and include worldwide rights and licenses for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, electronically publish and display resulting images in all media, means and forms for promotion, advertising and publicity of and for Mario Tricoci in perpetuity.

FINALS: The winning candidate will be announced during Fashion Focus Chicago at a specific time and place to be determined by Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas. Model Finalists will be judged by a panel based on the following criteria: appearance, personality, photogenic quality and vitality depicted by the photos in the entry materials and the entrant’s performance and improvement over the course of the six (6) weeks of training as part of the program.

PRIZES: Semifinalists will receive a gift bag and assortment of products from Sponsors and others. Five (5) finalists will receive a 6-week membership to Equinox Fitness and 12 fitness sessions, participate in a photo shoot for Chicago Magazine, and a makeover including hair and make-up from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas (ARV of $ 12,068.48). One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive $500 in COSE cosmetics, and a one-year membership to Equinox Fitness in addition to the prizes received as a finalist in the competition (ARV of $7,800.00). ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECIEPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRIZE WINNER. In the event any individual winner is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time the prize is awarded, the prize will be awarded to the winner’s parent or guardian, and the parent or legal guardian will be required to execute all required documents hereunder on behalf of the winner.

Sponsors will make all prize selections in their sole discretion and Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize in their sole discretion. Prizes may not be assigned, transferred, changed or redeemed for cash and no substitutions will be made on prizes awarded. Prizes are awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee express or implied. Sponsors disclaim any and all liability for the actual provision, quality or nature of any third party product or service accepted by the winners. The awarding of any prize is contingent upon full compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and agrees to execute an affidavit or certificate of eligibility and liability release before he or she will be permitted to travel or to receive any prize. Each entrant further agrees that if he or she fails to provide proof of identity, refuses to provide the required affidavit of eligibility, is found to have violated the Official Rules or otherwise does not meet eligibility criteria, any prize may be forfeited and awarded to the next runner-up as determined by the Judges. Each entrant understands that Sponsors are not liable for injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation in this Contest or acceptance, possession and use of any prize. Sponsors are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of these Official Rules, the administration of this Contest or the announcement of any prize. Decisions of Sponsors are final and binding in all respects.

PRIVACY: By entering and providing the required entry information, each entrant acknowledges that the Sponsors may contact her or him regarding this Contest and they may also send her or him information, samples or special offers they think may be of interest to her or him about Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, Chicago Magazine, Fergy, Wella, Ford Models, Inc., Equinox Fitness Clubs, CBS 2 Chicago, Apple Vacations, Dreams Resorts & Spas, SmartWater and Fashion Focus Chicago or other complementary goods or services offered by Sponsors. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Except where prohibited by law, by participating in this Contest each entrant agrees that: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsors and their agents shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law of any jurisdiction. Each entrant agrees that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to this Contest, or awarding of the prizes, shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Chicago, Illinois and entrant hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action. Except where prohibited by law, by participating in this Contest, each entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or the awarding of the prizes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with participating in this Contest, but excluding in any event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to seek or obtain any award for and hereby waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, all rights to claim punitive, incidental or consequential damages or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

OTHER: Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject, disqualify, modify, edit, revise, and remove any nude, obscene, defamatory, profane, offensive, lewd, or pornographic entries, subjects, and photos, or any entry or part thereof which Sponsors, in their sole discretion, determine to be inconsistent with their editorial standards, audience expectations, or reputational interests, or that Sponsors believe may violate any applicable law or regulation or the rights of any third party. By entering this Contest, each entrant consents to a background check and Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant whose participation may, for any reason or perceived reason, subject the Contest, Sponsors, or Sponsors' advertisers, clients, or customers to negative publicity, controversy, scorn, or ridicule. Sponsors assume no responsibility for entries they are unable to process due to network, hardware or other technical failures; or any other reason, or incomplete, damaged, misdirected, illegible, stolen or lost e-mail, mail, on-site or online entries. Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the website or otherwise in violation of these rules. Sponsors further reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate or modify this Contest if not capable of completion as planned, including due but not limited to infection by computer virus, technical corruption, non-authorized human intervention or force majeure. In the event of cancellation, Sponsors reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received prior to date of cancellation. The use of automated entry systems or any other conduct that impedes the integrity of the Contest is prohibited.

RELEASE AND INDEMNITY: By entering this Contest, each entrant agrees, for himself or herself and for his or her heirs, executors, and administrators, to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Sponsors, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in the defense of any action, arising or resulting directly or indirectly, from the acceptance, use, misuse, possession, or loss of any prize, from any use of the entries, and from any participation in the Contest.

GENERAL: Except where prohibited by law, and except as provided in the “JUDGING” paragraph herein, entry in this Contest constitutes entrant’s permission to use entrant’s entry, name, hometown, voice, likeness, photograph and any statements regarding this Contest for editorial, public relations, promotional and advertising purposes on behalf of Sponsors without compensation. Potential winners will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and Publicity Release within seven (7) days of notification or the entrant with the next highest score as determined by the Judges may become an alternate winner. If any winner notification is returned as undeliverable, the entrant with the next highest score as determined by the Judges may be selected as an alternate winner. This Contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. This Contest is void where prohibited by law. Taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of winners. The Finalists (5) names will be posted on www.MarioMakeMeAModel.com after August 25, 2009. The winner will be posted after October 26, 2009.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING