WTTW 2023 Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstake Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN. A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. BY ENTERING THIS SWEEPSTAKES, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN. NO PRIZE CHANGES OR TRANSFERS; NO CASH SUBSTITUTIONS. The sponsor of the WTTW 2023 Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is Window to the World Communications, Inc. (“Sponsor”), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and licensee of Public Broadcasting Station WTTW and Radio Station WFMT/FM.

METHODS OF ENTRY:
(1) Online: Go to the Sweepstakes website located at the URL www.wttw.com/sweepstakes and complete the online entry form by providing your name, address (no P.O. boxes), City, State, ZIP Code, birth date, the number of entry tickets you would like Sponsor to enter into the Sweepstakes in your name, (up to ten (10) tickets per entry; twenty (20) entries per household, plus one (1) bonus ticket entry per individual or two (2) bonus ticket entries per household) and indicate that you have read and accept the Official Rules. Online entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 23, 2023.

(2) Mail: Complete the Official Entry Form according to the instructions and enclose the number of entry tickets you wish to submit. Legibly print your Name, Address (no P.O. boxes), City, State, and ZIP Code on each ticket you enclose. If your official entry tickets are pre-printed with your name and address, please check all information for accuracy. All entry tickets must be detached from each other for the tickets to be valid. Mail your completed Official Entry Form and tickets to Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, WTTW, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4698 before the Deadline (as hereinafter defined). If you utilize the U.S. mail method of Sweepstakes entry, only Official Entry Form and tickets received through the U.S. mail will be accepted. Faxed and express mail entries will not be accepted and all such attempted entries will be disqualified. All mail entries must be postmarked on or before the entry deadline of October 23, 2023. If you would like to receive an Official Entry Form in the mail, you must submit a request by October 1, 2023.

You can request a physical Entry Form by following the below methods:
(i) Mail: legibly print your Name, Address (no P.O. boxes), City, State, ZIP Code, birth date and the words “Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes” on a 3.5″ x 5″ card and mail it to: Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes Entry Form Request, WTTW, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4698, or
(ii) Online: go to www.wttw.com/sweepstakes, and fill out the Official Entry Form request for the materials to be mailed to you, or
(iii) Phone: call (773) 509-1111, option 2.

Postage due entries will not be accepted. WTTW is not responsible for lost, damaged, misdirected, forged, illegible, incomprehensible, torn, mutilated, destroyed, tampered with, incomplete, stolen, postage-due, or late mail. Valid entries will be treated equally regardless of method of entry.

Limit: Ten (10) tickets, plus one (1) bonus ticket, per individual; Twenty (20) tickets, plus two (2) bonus tickets, per household regardless of the method of Sweepstakes entry. Online entrants will be issued one (1) bonus ticket per individual if entrant requests a bonus ticket entry. Each bonus ticket entry must include the bonus word “WINDOW” to be valid.

Eligibility: Sweepstakes open only to those individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence) on the date of Sweepstakes entry and are legal residents of and physically residing in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Wisconsin as of the date of their entry. Sweepstakes void outside of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin and where prohibited by law. Persons in any of the following categories are NOT eligible to win prizes: (a) Employees of WTTW, WFMT, WWCI, Inc., their affiliates and distributors engaged in the development, production, or distribution of materials for this Sweepstakes, (b) employees of advertising agencies associated with WTTW, WFMT, WWCI, or prize donors, (c) any sponsors of affiliated companies, (d) employees of Plante Moran or other accounting firms associated with Sponsor, (e) prize donors or their employees, parent companies, affiliates, or subsidiaries, (f) persons who are immediate family or who live in the same household as person in any of the preceding categories (whether related or unrelated). Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

PRIZES:

(1) First 50 Entrants Prize: One (1) copy of the 2024 Rand McNally Road Atlas. (ARV: $24.99). 100 total prizes awarded: The Spring First 50 Prize and The Fall First 50 Prize.

(2) Spring Early Bird Prize: One (1) prize from Pedego Electric Bikes of Winnetka valued up $5,000. Good for one (1) Pedego Electric Bike (from existing stock) and accessories not to exceed the amount of the prize. The winner is responsible for any overages and any applicable sales tax. Prize winner needs to redeem the prize from Pedego Electric Bikes of Winnetka. Other Pedego dealerships are not participating in the sweepstakes. (ARV: $5,000).

(3) Fall Early Bird Prize: One (1) prize package from SMEG USA, including: one (1) kettle valued at $250, one (1) four-slice toaster valued at $250, one (1) coffee maker valued at $250, one (1) blender valued at $250, one (1) citrus juicer valued at $250, one (1) coffee grinder valued at $300, one (1) espresso machine valued at $500, and one (1) milk frother valued at $200. Prize package to include up to $2,500 worth of merchandise. (Prize ARV: $2,500).

(4) Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize: One (1) $10,000 gift card to Walter E. Smithe. (ARV: $10,000).

The winner of any prize noted above (e.g., the Fall Early Bird Drawing) is also eligible to win a general prize.

(5) General Prize Pool:
All entries submitted in the 2023 Sweepstakes will be entered into the general prize pool. Prizes in this pool are details below:

Grand Prize: One (1) 2024 Subaru Forester. All federal, state, and local taxes are the winner’s sole responsibility. Winner must have a valid driver’s license. By entering this Sweepstakes, winner acknowledges that for 180 days commencing upon receipt of the Grand Prize, winner may not sell or exchange the car to the dealership. Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary herein, this prize may not be redeemed for cash. Prize approximate retail value (ARV): $30,000; Pedego Prize: One (1) prize from Pedego Electric Bikes of Winnetka valued up $5,000. Good for one (1) Pedego Electric Bike (from existing stock) and accessories not to exceed the amount of the prize. The winner is responsible for any overages and any applicable sales tax. Prize winner needs to redeem the prize from Pedego Electric Bikes of Winnetka. Other Pedego dealerships are not participating in the sweepstakes. (ARV: $5,000); SMEG USA Prize: One (1) prize package from SMEG USA, including: one (1) kettle valued at $250, one (1) four-slice toaster valued at $250, one (1) coffee maker valued at $250, one (1) blender valued at $250, one (1) citrus juicer valued at $250, one (1) coffee grinder valued at $300, one (1) espresso machine valued at $500, and one (1) milk frother valued at $200. Prize package to include up to $2,500 worth of merchandise. (Prize ARV: $2,500); Oscar Prize: One (1) hand-woven Oriental rug from Oscar Isberian Rugs. (ARV: $6,500); Weber Grill Prize: one (1) Weber® Summit® Grill Center gas grill with rotisserie, sear burner & side burner (ARV $4,500.00), one (1) Weber® Premium grill cover (ARV $80.00), one (1) Weber cast iron Summit® griddle (ARV $107.00), one (1) Weber® Griddle Accessories (ARV $88.00), one (1) Weber® Connect Smart Grilling Hub Bundle (ARV $221), and one (1)Weber® Precision 3-piece Grill set (ARV $47.00). (Total ARV: $5,043); Blick Prize: Ten (10) prizes of one (1) $500 gift card. BLICK Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise at all BLICK retail stores, online at DickBlick.com and Utrecht.com, or by calling 1-800-828-4548. Promotional discounts cannot be used to purchase Gift Cards or E-Gift Cards. Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards may be used multiple times until all funds are depleted; additional value may be added to the card at any BLICK retail store or by calling 1-800-828-4548. This card may not be redeemed for cash (except where prohibited by law) or applied as payment to your BLICK account. Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards may not be used to purchase other Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards. This card is issued by Blick Art Materials, LLC. Blick Art Materials, LLC is not responsible for lost or stolen cards. Blick Art Materials, LLC reserves the right to cash out or issue substitute certificates for any remaining balance upon conclusion of this gift card program. E-Gift Cards do not expire. Gift Cards do not expire. Your purchase or use of a Gift Card or E-Gift Card constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice. (ARV: $5,000/$500 per prize); Gearhead Prize: Five (5) prizes of one $1,000 gift card to Gearhead Outfitters. Five (5) gift cards with $1,000 worth of store credit to be redeemed in store or online. (ARV: $5,000/$1,000 per prize); City Scooters1 Prize: One (1) Ice Bear Rocket PMZ50-4J to be redeemed at City Scooters. Must be 18 years or older with valid license to redeem. (ARV: $1,849); City Scooters2 Prize: One (1) Wolfbrand Islander to be redeemed at City Scooters. Must be 18 years or older with valid license to redeem. (ARV: $2,449); City Scooters3 Prize: One (1) Wolfbrand RX 50 to be redeemed at City Scooters. Must be 18 years or older with valid license to redeem. (ARV: $2,440); Grand Hotel Prize: one (1) prize for a (2) two-night stay at the Grand Hotel during the 2023 or 2024 season, including daily breakfast. Dates subject to availability. Winner will receive a physical certificate for details and redemption process. (ARV: $1,800); Santa Prize: Twenty-six (26) winners will win five (5) general admission tickets to Santa's Village. 130 total tickets will be won. Tickets valid during the 2023 regular season. Please check days/times online at www.SantasVillageDundee.com. Dates and times of operation are subject to change without notice. Not valid for Magical Christmas Drive-Thru Light Show. (ARV: $5,049/ $194.20 per prize); Field Museum Prize: Five (5) prizes from the Field Museum good for one (1) voucher redeemable for a 12-month Family Membership including unlimited free basic admission for two (2) adults and any children or grandchildren ages 17 and under, unlimited free or discounted tickets to all special exhibits for those covered under the membership, access to member e-newsletter, free reciprocal admission to 300+ science and technology museums. Certificate is non-transferable. (ARV: $950/ $190 per prize); Urban Oasis Prize: Four (4) prizes good for a one (1) hour massage from Urban Oasis. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. (ARV: $520/ $130 per prize); Merchant & Rhoades Prize: One (1) A “Gold Coast” package from Merchant & Rhoades: Haircut, Shave, Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Hand Massage, Foot Massage and Shoeshine. (ARV: $425); Palette & Chisel Prize: Two (2) prizes from Palette & Chisel. Each prize is one (1) book of ten (10) passes. Each pass is good for a 3-hour open studio session with a live model. Artists can paint, draw or sculpt. Each prize is valued at $125. Palette & Chisel offers 60 hours of open-studio time per week. The user must be 18 years of age or older. (ARV: $250/ $125 per prize); Bob Ross Prize: One (1) prize from the Bob Ross Company for a “Bob Ross Master Paint Kit”. Kit contains 8 Bob Ross Oil Paints (1.25 oz. each), 1" Brush, 2" Brush, Large Fan Brush, Liner Brush, Large Painting Knife, Liquid White, a 12" x 16" canvas, the Bob Ross Clear Plastic Palette, 32 oz. Bob Ross Odorless Thinner, and full color how-to instructions. Cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Cannot be mailed outside of the continental US. (ARV: $225); Morton Arboretum Prize: Two (2) prizes of one (1) Morton 6 membership: Morton 6 Admits up to six (6) individuals per day, for ages two and older, free of charge. Includes membership cards for up to two named members. Best for large families, extended families, and bringing friends as guests. Benefits Include: Free general admission and parking 365 days a year, weekday access (Monday through Friday, with some exceptions) without timed-entry passes, guests $5 each when accompanied by a member (limit of 2), free admission to the Children's Garden, member-only hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily). (ARV: $380/ $190 per prize); Steppenwolf Prize: Two (2) prizes, each good for one (1) Preview Black Card subscriptions for the 23/24 season at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. (ARV: $240/ $120 per prize); Roy’s Prize: One (1) $250 gift certificate to Roy’s Furniture. Cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Cannot be mailed outside of the continental US. (ARV: $200); Chicago Sox Prize: four (4) Lower Box Tickets. Follow instructions on the voucher to redeem. (ARV: $176); Dominican Delight Prize: One (1) 5-Day/4-Night All-Inclusive stay for two at Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana. Subject to availability, holidays and blackout dates. Special events excluded. Prize does not include any additional guests or extra room nights, is not redeemable for cash, is non-transferrable, and cannot be extended. Prize Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, destroyed or expired. Credit will not be given on any unused portions of the certificate. Reservations may be confirmed at least 30 days prior to travel dates. Original certificate needed to redeem the prize. Prize certificate is based on room availability limited to a complimentary room allotment. Not combinable with any other offers, discounts, or promotions. Prize excludes any government environmental fees. Donor reserves the right to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value if the Prize should become unavailable for any reason. (ARV: $2,500); Mexican Riviera Magic Prize: One (1) 5-Day/4-Night All-Inclusive stay for two at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancún. Subject to availability, holidays and blackout dates. Special events excluded. Prize does not include any additional guests or extra room nights, is not redeemable for cash, is non-transferrable, and cannot be extended. Prize Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, destroyed or expired. Credit will not be given on any unused portions of the certificate. Reservations may be confirmed at least 30 days prior to travel dates. Original certificate needed to redeem the prize. Prize certificate is based on room availability limited to a complimentary room allotment. Not combinable with any other offers, discounts, or promotions. Prize excludes any government environmental fees. Donor reserves the right to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value if the Prize should become unavailable for any reason. (ARV: $2,400); Your Slice of Paradise Prize: One (1) 5-Day/4-Night All-Inclusive stay for two at Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancún. Subject to availability, holidays and blackout dates. Special events excluded. Prize does not include any additional guests or extra room nights, is not redeemable for cash, is non-transferrable, and cannot be extended. Prize Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, destroyed or expired. Credit will not be given on any unused portions of the certificate. Reservations may be confirmed at least 30 days prior to travel dates. Original certificate needed to redeem the prize. Prize certificate is based on room availability limited to a complimentary room allotment. Not combinable with any other offers, discounts, or promotions. Prize excludes any government environmental fees. Donor reserves the right to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value if the Prize should become unavailable for any reason. (ARV: $2,100); Romantic Relaxation Prize: One (1) 5-Day/4-Night Adult-Only stay for 2 at El Dorado Seaside Palms. Subject to availability, holidays and blackout dates. Special events excluded. Prize does not include any additional guests or extra room nights, is not redeemable for cash, is non-transferrable, and cannot be extended. Prize Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, destroyed or expired. Credit will not be given on any unused portions of the certificate. Reservations may be confirmed at least 30 days prior to travel dates. Original certificate needed to redeem the prize. Prize certificate is based on room availability limited to a complimentary room allotment. Not combinable with any other offers, discounts, or promotions. Prize excludes any government environmental fees. Donor reserves the right to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value if the Prize should become unavailable for any reason. (ARV: $2,100).

The total ARV of all Sweepstakes prizes to be awarded is approximately $105,120.

If all prizes are claimed, there will be approximately 176 items awarded (general prize pool, two (2) Early Birds, one (1) Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize, and two (2) sets of First 50 Entrants prizes.) In the event a prize description above differs from the description for that same prize as found in the Sweepstakes prize brochure or Sweepstakes website, the description on the Sweepstakes website shall control.

WINNER SELECTIONS: The Spring Early Bird drawing will be held on or about July 1, 2023; the Fall Early Bird will be held on or about October 23, 2023. The drawing for the Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize will be held on or about November 20, 2023 and will be drawn only from those eligible entries received by which have marked or included the word “window” on their entry tickets or online entry form. The drawing for all other prizes from the general prize pool will be held on or about November 20, 2023. All drawings will be witnesses by Plante Moran or a comparable Accounting Firm engaged by Sponsor. The Accounting Firm’s decisions are final and binding in all matters and issues relating to the drawings and cannot be challenged or appealed. Sweepstakes entry materials are null and void and will be rejected if any part is illegible, incomprehensible, mutilated, mechanically reproduced, tampered with, or forged, or if any Sweepstakes materials contain printing, typographical, mechanical, or other errors. Entries are the property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

All drawings will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decision and interpretations on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and these Official Rules are final and binding in all respects. In the event of a dispute concerning who submitted an online entry, the entry will be declared to have been made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. An “authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Odds of winning will be determined by the number of eligible entries received for each Sweepstakes prize drawing. Participant waives the right to assert, as a cost of winning a prize, any and all cost of redemption, delivery, or travel to redeem said prize, and any liability which might arise from redeeming, or seeking to redeem said prize.

By entering and/or participating, all entrants and winners agree to abide by these Official Rules  and hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Sponsor, the Sweepstakes prize donors, and their employees, directors, officers, trustees and assigns and against any and all claims, actions, demands, losses, liabilities, and damages of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, bodily injury, personal injury, death, disability, and property damage), costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, settlement, and disbursements) directly or indirectly arising out of their participation in the Sweepstakes, the redemption, acceptance, possession, use, misuse, loss, or misdirection of a prize or any portion of a prize and participation in any prize-related activities and hereby waive all rights to claim punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, even if Sponsor has been forewarned of possibility of the same, and hereby grant Sponsor a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use his/her name, voice and/or likeness for publicity/advertising purposes without additional compensation, in all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the universe.  PRIZES WILL BE ACCEPTED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). Sponsor has neither made nor is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to a prize, including express warranties provided exclusively by a prize donor.  Prizes may be subject to additional rules, restrictions, and conditions of the prize donor.

DEADLINES:
Entries will be accepted starting at 12:00 a.m. CST April 3, 2023. Entries received or postmarked before 12:00 a.m. CST April 3, 2023, will be disqualified. Entries must be received or postmarked by October 23, 2023, 11:59 p.m CST to be valid. Entries received after 11:59 p.m. CST on October 23, 2023, will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer will serve as the official timepiece for online entries to the Sweepstakes.

(1) First 50 Entrants Drawing. There are two separate “First 50 Entrants” prize drawings (The Spring First 50 Entrant Drawing and The Fall First 50 Entrant Drawing). A total of 100 prizes will be drawn and awarded. The drawing of the Spring First 50 Prizes will be held on or about May 31, 2023. The drawing of the Fall First 50 Prizes will be held on or about October 7, 2023.

(i) Spring First 50 Entrants Drawing: (a) Mail Entries: the first twenty-five (25) entries received by Sponsor via U.S. mail (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) postmarked between April 3, 2023, and May 31, 2023 ; (b) Online Entries: the first twenty-five (25) entries made via the official sweepstakes website received by Sponsor between 12:00 a.m. CT April 3, 2023, and 11:59 p.m. CT May 31, 2023 (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). 50 total winners will be drawn.

(ii) Fall First 50 Entrants Drawing: (a) Mail Entries: the first twenty-five (25) entries received by Sponsor via U.S. mail (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) postmarked between August 1, 2023, and October 7, 2023 ; (b) Online Entries: the first twenty-five (25) entries made via the official sweepstakes website received by Sponsor between 12:00 a.m. CT August 1, 2023, and 11:59 p.m. CT October 7, 2023 (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). 50 total winners will be drawn.

(2) Spring Early Bird Drawing: One (1) person and ten (10) runners up will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries conducted by Sponsor for the Spring Early Bird prize. Winner and runners up will be selected from valid and eligible entries received on or before May 31, 2023, regardless of the method of entry (mail entries must be post-marked on or before May 31, 2023; online entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on May 31, 2023). The Spring Early Bird drawing will be held on or about July 1, 2023.

(3) Fall Early Bird Drawing:  One (1) person and ten (10) runners up will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries conducted by Sponsor for the Fall Early Bird prize. Winner and runners up will be selected from valid and eligible entries received on or before October 7, 2023, regardless of the method of entry (mail entries must be post-marked on or before October 7, 2023; online entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 7, 2023). The Fall Early Bird drawing will be held on or about October 9, 2023.

(4) The Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Drawing: One (1) person and (10) runners up will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries conducted by Sponsor for the Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize. To be eligible for the Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize drawing, (i) each bonus ticket entry must include the bonus word, “WINDOW”, regardless of method of entry; (ii) entries must be received on or before October 23, 2023, regardless of the method of entry (online entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 23, 2023; mail entries must be sent via U.S. mail with a postmark of October 23, 2023). Only bonus ticket entries are eligible for the Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize Drawing and will not be included in the pool of eligible entries for the General Prize Drawings. The drawing for the Great Treasure Hunt Bonus Prize will be held on or about November 20, 2023 and will be drawn only from those eligible entries received by which have marked or included the word “window” on their entry tickets or online entry form.

(5) General Prize Pool Drawing: The drawing for all general pool prizes will be held on or about November 20, 2023.

Except as otherwise stated in these Official Rules, the use of the information each entrant submits in this Sweepstakes is governed by Sponsor’s Online Privacy Policy, available at http://www.wttw.com/privacy.

MISCELLANEOUS: Prizes are not transferable. Prizes may not be redeemed for cash or otherwise substituted, except in the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Limit one (1) prize per drawing per individual or household. In the event one individual is selected for more than one prize (except the winners of the First 50 Entrants prize winners and the Spring and Fall Early Bird prizes), that individual will be awarded only the prize with the greater monetary value, as that value is determined by the prize donor(s) in that prize donor’s sole discretion. The prize of lesser value will be awarded to another individual chosen at random. All federal, state, and local taxes, including without limitation sales tax, if applicable, are the winner’s sole responsibility. Winners of any prize with an Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of $600 or more will receive an IRS 1099 form from Sponsor. The value of each Sweepstakes prize represents that prize donor’s good faith determination of the ARV thereof and such determination is final for all purposes and cannot be challenged or appealed. If the actual value of a prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash to the prize winner.

PRIZE FULFILLMENT: Winners of prizes valued at $599 or less will receive their prize by mail or email on or after January 1, 2024.

Winners of prizes valued at $600 or more will be notified by mail, email, or phone on or after January 1, 2024. All drawn winners of prizes valued $600 or more who intend to accept a prize will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability/publicity, to be returned to Sponsor within fourteen (14) days of receiving. If Sponsor does not receive the signed affidavit of eligibility and release of liability/publicity within that 14-day period or if the winner cannot be located or is otherwise found to be ineligible, that potential winner forfeits the prize an alternate winner will be selected if sufficient time exists to confirm and verify alternate winner as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

Winners of travel prizes and their guests will be required to sign a release and a waiver of liability for travel alterations, modifications, adjustments, and/or perils encountered in the course of travel as well as a publicity release (unless otherwise prohibited by law). A minor may accompany the winner of a travel prize only if that minor is the child/ward of the winner. Travel prizes do not include air transportation unless otherwise stated. Travel prizes do not include meals or any other amenities unless otherwise stated. Winner is responsible for all expenses not included in the prize description including, without limitation, room service, souvenirs, tips, and telephone charges. Travel prizes are subject availability, blackout dates, and other restrictions. Reservations are non-refundable for cash or credit, non-transferable, and non-changeable once issued. Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution, or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations to passengers. Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage.

By accepting a prize, winner releases Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities from and against all liability with respect to any prize, and acknowledges that neither Sponsor nor Sweepstakes Entities have made, nor are in any manner, responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, regarding the use of the prize including, but not limited to, its quality, merchantability, mechanical condition or fitness for a particular purpose or suitability for use. Sponsor and Sweepstakes Entities accept no responsibility for any additional expenses, omissions, delays, rerouting, or acts of any government or authority. By accepting a prize, winner consents to the use of his/her name and/or likeness for publicity/advertising purposes by Sponsor without notice, additional compensation, review, or approval in all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the universe.

If, for any reasons at the sole discretion of Sponsor, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned due to, without limitation, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, human error, typographical errors in any Sweepstakes materials, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes and limit entries to those submitted prior to the action taken, or to proceed in such a manner as may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Any person who supplies false information, enters by fraudulent means, or is otherwise determined to be in violation of these Official Rules in an attempt to obtain a prize will forfeit the prize won and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Sponsor is not responsible for human errors or errors contained in Sweepstakes materials including, without limitation, these Official Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for technical, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed software transmissions which may limit an entrant’s ability to participate in the Sweepstakes or damage to user’s system as a result of participation in the Sweepstakes or downloading any information necessary to participate in the Sweepstakes.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY ONLINE SERVICE OR WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST VIOLATES CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL LAWS. IF SUCH AN ATTEMPT IS MADE, SPONSOR MAY DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT MAKING SUCH ATTEMPT AND SPONSOR MAY SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

A list of prize winners can be obtained after February 28, 2024, by sending a stamped, self-addressed business envelope to the address below. Requests must be received by March 31, 2024. Limit: one (1) request and one (1) list per household. Mail to: Winners List, Great Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, WTTW, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625-4698.