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THE "2024 YOUTH MONTH SWEEPSTAKES" (Sweepstakes) begins at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on April 1, 2024, and ends at 4:59:59 PM CDT (Entry Deadline) on April 30, 2024 (Sweepstakes Period). By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Sweepstakes void where prohibited by law.
WHO MAY ENTER: The Sweepstakes is open to prospective and current members of Ascend who are aged 17 and younger. Entrants under the age of 18 must have his/her parent’s or legal guardian’s consent to enter. Ascend Federal Credit Union employees, officials, and members of their immediate families and household members of each (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. Business entities are not eligible to participate. Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions outside of the United States, and where restricted or prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
HOW TO ENTER: There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to participate in the Sweepstakes. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. You will automatically receive one entry into the Sweepstakes when you open a new primary youth account OR make a deposit of at least $10 to an existing youth account during the Sweepstakes Period. Purchases must be processed by the Entry Deadline to qualify. Maximum number of entries allowed during the Sweepstakes Period via this method of entry is one. Information collected during the account opening (name, address, email, phone number) will be used for account maintenance, official credit union communications, and marketing communications. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ENTRY (AMOE): Visit any Ascend branch and fill out a paper entry form. Maximum number of entries allowed during the Sweepstakes Period via AMOE is one per person. Ascend will not verify receipt of entries for entrants. All entries submitted become the sole property of Ascend and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, illegible, or damaged AMOE entries. All paper entries must be received by the Entry Deadline to qualify.
PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV): One Safari Set membership to The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. The ARV of the Prize is limited to $250. One Winner will be chosen in a random drawing on or by May 3, 2024, and contacted by phone and/or email. Odds of winning are based upon the number of entries. If the prize remains unclaimed after 1 p.m. on May 15, 2024, or the Winner does not meet eligibility qualifications, a second random drawing will be held. The Prize will be scheduled to be picked up, within 30 days of drawing, at the Ascend Federal Credit Union Administration Building at 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. No transfer, substitution or cash equivalent permitted by Winner. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute the Prize with one of comparable or greater value. Winner is responsible for all costs and expenses not specifically stated as being included herein including, but not limited to, taxes and all personal costs and expenses. Sponsor makes no warranties with regard to the prize package. In the event of any difference between the stated ARV and the actual cost of the Prize, no refund or payment for any difference will be provided. No refund or value will be provided if a Prize is not or cannot be used or is otherwise declined.
PRIZE DRAWING. The Winner will be selected on May 3, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM CDT by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The prize shall be provided to the Winner within 45 days of the drawing.
The calculation of the odds of winning is dependent upon the number of eligible entries received.
NOTIFICATION OF WINNER. The Winner may be announced on social media. The Winner will be notified by phone and/or by email within five business days of the Prize Drawing. If Sponsor is unable to receive personal confirmation from a Winner of being selected as a Winner within three days from the first notification attempt, or if a Winner (i) is found to be ineligible, or (ii) fails to comply with the Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential Winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries.
PUBLICITY. By submitting an entry, Winner grants to Sponsor, its agents and others working on their behalf the right to publish the Winner's name and likeness, including voice, in Ascend’s advertising in any media, without additional compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Entrants agree to be bound by these rules and all decisions of the Sponsor, whose decisions will be final. If, for any reason, the fairness or integrity of the Sweepstakes becomes compromised, Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or modify the Sweepstakes, and to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or the administration of the sweepstakes. Each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sponsor and its parent companies, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any claims due to any injuries, damages, or losses to any person (including death) or property, resulting in whole or in part from acceptance or use of the Prize, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, advertising, promotion or production agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, representatives, agents and employees are not responsible for lost, late, delayed, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected entries, or for electronic, network or computer failures or malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions that may limit an entrant’s ability to participate in this Sweepstakes, or for other hardware, software or technical errors of any kind, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, or with respect to any Sweepstakes‐related materials. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected shipments. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity with regard to the mechanics of the Sweepstakes or the interpretation of the Official Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect information caused by printing, technical, or human errors which may occur during the Sweepstakes. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays, or the theft, loss, or destruction of entries. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of being conducted as planned because of tampering, intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other reason (each an “Intervening Cause”), which affects the security, fairness, or proper execution of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel the Sweepstakes if prior to the end of the Sweepstakes Period, or otherwise award the Prize through a drawing from all eligible entries received which, in Sponsor’s opinion, were not affected by the Intervening Cause. All claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out‐of‐pocket costs incurred but in no event attorney fees. Entrants waive any claim for punitive, incidental or consequential damages. With regard to the Prize awarded, Sponsor makes no express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Personal information provided to participate in the Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy found at ascend.org and these Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
DISPUTES. All disputes arising under these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations related to the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Tennessee, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, and the federal courts or state courts located within Coffee County, Tennessee, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the matters herein.
RULES REQUEST. A copy of these Official Rules may be obtained at any Ascend location or by sending a request via email to mktg@ascend.org prior to the Entry Deadline.
WINNER’S LIST. For the names and addresses (city and state only) of the Winners, send a self‐addressed stamped envelope postmarked by May 30, 2024, to Ascend Federal Credit Union, Marketing Dept., 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
SPONSOR. The sole sponsor of this promotion is Ascend Federal Credit Union, 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM ASCEND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. EACH ENTRY HAS AN EQUAL CHANCE OF WINNING.
THE "2024 TICKET TUESDAY SWEEPSTAKES" (Sweepstakes) begins at 12:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on April 16 and ends at 11:59:59 PM CDT (Entry Deadline) on Sept. 10, 2024 (Sweepstakes Period). The Sweepstakes will consist of twenty (21) individual drawings. Each drawing will have its own Entry Period that will begin and end at a specified time. By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Sweepstakes void where prohibited by law.
WHO MAY ENTER: Entrants must be legal residents of Tennessee within a 100-mile radius of Ascend Amphitheater who are at least 18 years of age, have valid U.S. government issued identification and valid tax identification number. Ascend Federal Credit Union employees, officials, and members of their immediate families and household members of each (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. Immediate family is defined as spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepparents, step-children, step-siblings, and adoptive relationships. Business entities are not eligible to participate. Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions outside of the United States, and where restricted or prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
HOW TO ENTER: There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to participate in the Sweepstakes. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. You will automatically receive one entry into the Sweepstakes when you like/follow Ascend Federal Credit Union on the social network you use to enter, like the relevant sweepstakes post on Ascend’s page, and comment on the relevant sweepstakes post on Ascend’s page during the Entry Period. All entries must comply with the Ascend Social Media usage guidelines found here: https://www.facebook.com/AscendFCU/info?tab=page_info. Actions must be completed during the Entry Period to qualify. Maximum number of entries allowed during each Entry Period via this method of entry is one (1).
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ENTRY (AMOE):
Complete and submit a registration form in any Ascend branch during the Entry Period. Registration forms must be complete and accurate to qualify. Maximum number of entries allowed during each Entry Period via AMOE is one (1) per person. Ascend will not verify receipt of entries for entrants. All entries submitted become the sole property of Ascend and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, illegible, or damaged AMOE entries. All registration form entries must be received during the Entry Period to qualify.
ENTRY PERIODS:
Week #1 | 12:00 am CDT on April 16, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on April 19, 2024 |
Week #2 | 12:00 am CDT on April 23, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on April 26, 2024 |
Week #3 | 12:00 am CDT on April 30, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on May 3, 2024 |
Week #4 | 12:00 am CDT on May 7, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on May 10, 2024 |
Week #5 | 12:00 am CDT on May 14, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on May 17, 2024 |
Week #6 | 12:00 am CDT on May 21, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on May 24, 2024 |
Week #7 | 12:00 am CDT on May 28, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on May 31, 2024 |
Week #8 | 12:00 am CDT on June 4, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on June 7, 2024 |
Week #9 | 12:00 am CDT on June 11, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on June 14, 2024 |
Week #10 | 12:00 am CDT on June 18, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on June 21, 2024 |
Week #11 | 12:00 am CDT on June 25, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on June 28, 2024 |
Week #12 | 12:00 am CDT on July 9, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on July 12, 2024 |
Week #13 | 12:00 am CDT on July 16, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on July 19, 2024 |
Week #14 | 12:00 am CDT on July 23, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on July 26, 2024 |
Week #15 | 12:00 am CDT on July 30, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Aug. 2, 2024 |
Week #16 | 12:00 am CDT on Aug. 6, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Aug. 9, 2024 |
Week #17 | 12:00 am CDT on Aug. 13, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Aug. 16, 2024 |
Week #18 | 12:00 am CDT on Aug. 20, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Aug. 23, 2024 |
Week #19 | 12:00 am CDT on Aug. 27, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Aug. 30, 2024 |
Week #20 | 12:00 am CDT on Sept. 3, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Sept. 6, 2024 |
Week #21 | 12:00 am CDT on Sept. 10, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm CDT on Sept. 13, 2024 |
PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV): Each winner will receive a pair of tickets to a select concert. The ARV of each Prize as well as a description of each prize is listed in the table below. The number of winners chosen will vary and is detailed in the table below. Odds of winning are based upon the number of entries. If the prize remains unclaimed after one (1) business day of the first notification attempt, or the winner does not meet eligibility qualifications, a second random drawing will be held. The Prize will be transferred to the winner via email or text message. No transfer, substitution or cash equivalent permitted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute the Prize with one of comparable or greater value. Winner is responsible for all costs and expenses not specifically stated as being included herein including, but not limited to, taxes and all personal costs and expenses. Sponsor makes no warranties with regard to the prize package. In the event of any difference between the stated ARV and the actual cost of the Prize, no refund or payment for any difference will be provided. No refund or value will be provided if a Prize is not or cannot be used, or is otherwise declined.
Entry Period | Prize | ARV |
Week #1 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Cody Jinks at Ascend Amphitheater on April 27, 2024 | $84 |
Week #2 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Billy Currington at Ascend Amphitheater on May 18, 2024 | $96 |
Week #3 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Lainey Wilson at Ascend Amphitheater on May 31, 2024 | $107 |
Week #4 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Lainey Wilson Ascend Amphitheater on June 1, 2024 | $107 |
Week #5 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see The Pixies and Modest Mouse at Ascend Amphitheater on June 2, 2024 | $96 |
Week #6 | Two (2) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see The Bryson Tiller Tour at Ascend Amphitheater on June 23, 2024 | $106 |
Week #7 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Sarah McLachlan at Ascend Amphitheater on June 29, 2024 | $108 |
Week #8 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Styx and Foreigner at Ascend Amphitheater on July 12, 2024 | $106 |
Week #9 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Lake Street Drive at Ascend Amphitheater on July 13, 2024 | $96 |
Week #10 | Two (2) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see 30 Seconds to Mars at Ascend Amphitheater on August 3, 2024 | $106 |
Week #11 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Tate McRae at Ascend Amphitheater on August 6, 2024 | $84 |
Week #12 | One (1) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Creed at Ascend Amphitheater on August 13, 2024 | $106 |
Week #13 | Two (2) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see Wallows at Ascend Amphitheater on August 20, 2024 | $ |
Week #14 | Two (2) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard at Ascend Amphitheater on August 31, 2024 | $106 |
Week #15 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Avril Lavigne at Ascend Amphitheater on September 4, 2024 | $148 |
Week #16 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see My Morning Jacket at Ascend Amphitheater on September 18, 2024 | $84 |
Week #17 | Two (2) individual drawing for one pair of tickets to see My Morning Jacket at Ascend Amphitheater on September 19, 2024 | $84 |
Week #18 | One (1) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Tedeschi Trucks Band at Ascend Amphitheater on September 21, 2024 | $117 |
Week #19 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Mt. Joy at Ascend Amphitheater on September 24, 2024 | $106 |
Week #20 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Koe Wetzel at Ascend Amphitheater on September 27, 2024 | $102 |
Week #21 | Two (2) individual drawings for one pair of tickets to see Vampire Weekend at Ascend Amphitheater on October 11, 2024 | $84 |
PRIZE DRAWING. The winners will be selected approximately one business day after the applicable Entry Period has ended by random drawing from all eligible entries received during each Entry Period. The prizes shall be provided to the winners within 45 days of the drawing.
The calculation of the odds of winning is dependent upon the number of eligible entries received.
NOTIFICATION OF WINNER. The Winner(s) may be announced on social media. The Winner(s) will be notified by social media direct message to the Winner(s) profile within five (5) business days of the Prize Drawing. If Sponsor is unable to receive personal confirmation from a Winner of being selected as a Winner within one (1) day from the first notification attempt, or if a Winner (i) is found to be ineligible, or (ii) fails to comply with the Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries.
PUBLICITY. Entrants also acknowledge that his/her name and likeness may be available for public viewing through Ascend’s website and all other media. By submitting an entry, winner grants to Sponsor, its agents and others working on their behalf the right to publish the winner's name and likeness in Ascend’s advertising in any media, without additional compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Entrants agree to be bound by these rules and all decisions of the Sponsor, whose decisions will be final. If, for any reason, the fairness or integrity of the Sweepstakes becomes compromised, Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or modify the Sweepstakes, and to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or the administration of the sweepstakes. Each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sponsor and its parent companies, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any claims due to any injuries, damages, or losses to any person (including death) or property, resulting in whole or in part from acceptance or use of the Prize, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, advertising, promotion or production agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, representatives, agents and employees are not responsible for lost, late, delayed, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected entries, or for electronic, network or computer failures or malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions that may limit an entrant’s ability to participate in this Sweepstakes, or for other hardware, software or technical errors of any kind, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, or with respect to any Sweepstakes‐related materials. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected shipments. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity with regard to the mechanics of the Sweepstakes or the interpretation of the Official Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect information caused by printing, technical, or human errors which may occur during the Sweepstakes. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays, or the theft, loss, or destruction of entries. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of being conducted as planned because of tampering, intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other reason (each an “Intervening Cause”), which affects the security, fairness, or proper execution of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel the Sweepstakes if prior to the end of the Sweepstakes Period, or otherwise award the Prize through a drawing from all eligible entries received which, in Sponsor’s opinion, were not affected by the Intervening Cause. All claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred but in no event attorney fees. Entrants waive any claim for punitive, incidental or consequential damages. With regard to the Prize awarded, Sponsor makes no express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Personal information provided to participate in the Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy found at Ascend.org and these Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social network or platform. By participating in this promotion, you agree to a complete release of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram from any claims. Participation in this promotion is subject to the Official Rules.
Live Nation is not a sponsor of the promotion and is in no way responsible for the administration of the promotion, the verification of winners, or the fulfillment of prizing. All inquiries regarding the promotion should be directed to Ascend and not to Live Nation.
Live Nation is a registered trademark of Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
DISPUTES. All disputes arising under these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations related to the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Tennessee, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, and the federal courts or state courts located within Coffee County, Tennessee, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the matters herein.
RULES REQUEST. A copy of these Official Rules may be obtained at Ascend Federal Credit Union’s Administration Building, Marketing Dept., 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388 or any Ascend branch, or by sending a request via email to marketing@ascend.org prior to the Entry Deadline.
WINNER’S LIST. For the names and addresses (city and state only) of the Winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope postmarked by Nov. 6, 2024 to Ascend Federal Credit Union, Marketing Dept., 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
SPONSOR. The sole sponsor of this promotion is Ascend Federal Credit Union, 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
The "2024 TN Tech Employee Spring Celebration Sweepstakes" (Sweepstakes) begins at 12:00 AM Central Standard Time CST on 5/8/2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM CST (Entry Deadline) on 5/8/2024 (Sweepstakes Period). By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Sweepstakes void where prohibited by law.
WHO MAY ENTER: Entrants must be at least 18 years of age, have valid U.S. government issued identification and valid tax identification number. Ascend Federal Credit Union employees, officials, and members of their immediate families and household members of each (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. [Business entities are not eligible to participate.] Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions outside of the United States, and where restricted or prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
HOW TO ENTER: There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to participate in the Sweepstakes. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. You will automatically receive one entry into the Sweepstakes when you online entry form during the Sweepstakes Period. Entries must be processed by the Entry Deadline to qualify. Maximum number of entries allowed during the Sweepstakes Period via this method of entry is one.
Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE): Visit any Ascend branch and fill out a paper entry form. Maximum number of entries allowed during the Sweepstakes Period via AMOE is one per person. Ascend will not verify receipt of entries for entrants. All entries submitted become the sole property of Ascend and will not be returned. Ascend is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, illegible, or damaged AMOE entries. All paper entries must be received by the Entry Deadline to qualify.
Prize/Approximate Retail Value (AVR): The Prize is one $75 concert cash code. The ARV of the Prize is $75. 10 winners will be chosen in a random drawing on or by 5/10/2024 and contacted by phone and/or email. Odds of winning are based upon the number of entries. If the prize remains unclaimed after 12:00 AM on 5/31/2024 or the winner does not meet eligibility qualifications, a second random drawing will be held. The Prize will be sent automatically to the Winners’ email address. No transfer, substitution or cash equivalent permitted by winner. Ascend reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute the Prize with one of comparable or greater value. Winner is responsible for all costs and expenses not specifically stated as being included herein including, but not limited to, taxes and all personal costs and expenses. Ascend makes no warranties with regard to the prize package. In the event of any difference between the stated ARV and the actual cost of the Prize, no refund or payment for any difference will be provided. No refund or value will be provided if a Prize is not or cannot be used or is otherwise declined.
Prize Drawing: The Winner[s] will be selected on 5/10/2024 at approximately 5:00 PM CST by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The prizes shall be provided to the Winner[s] within 45 days of the drawing.
The calculation of the odds of winning is dependent upon the number of eligible entries received.
Notification of Winner: The Winners will be notified by phone and/or by e-mail within five business days of the Prize Drawing. If Sponsor is unable to receive personal confirmation from a Winner of being selected as a Winner within three days from the first notification attempt, or if a Winner (i) is found to be ineligible, or (ii) fails to comply with the Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. This method may continue until a Winner is confirmed.
Publicity: By submitting an entry, Winner grants to Ascend, its agents and others working on their behalf the right to publish the Winner's name and likeness, including voice, in Ascend’s advertising in any media, without additional compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Conditions of Participation and Limitations of Liability: Entrants agree to be bound by these rules and all decisions of the Ascend, whose decisions will be final. If, for any reason, the fairness or integrity of the Sweepstakes becomes compromised, Ascend reserves the right to terminate or modify the Sweepstakes, and to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or the administration of the sweepstakes. Each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Ascend and its parent companies, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any claims due to any injuries, damages, or losses to any person (including death) or property, resulting in whole or in part from acceptance or use of the Prize, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Ascend and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, advertising, promotion or production agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, representatives, agents and employees are not responsible for lost, late, delayed, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected entries, or for electronic, network or computer failures or malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions that may limit an entrant’s ability to participate in this Sweepstakes, or for other hardware, software or technical errors of any kind, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, or with respect to any Sweepstakes‐related materials. Ascend is not responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected shipments. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity with regard to the mechanics of the Sweepstakes or the interpretation of the Official Rules. Ascend is not responsible for incorrect information caused by printing, technical, or human errors which may occur during the Sweepstakes. Ascend assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays, or the theft, loss, or destruction of entries. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of being conducted as planned because of tampering, intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other reason (each an “Intervening Cause”), which affects the security, fairness, or proper execution of the Sweepstakes, Ascend reserves the right to modify or cancel the Sweepstakes if prior to the end of the Sweepstakes Period, or otherwise award the Prize through a drawing from all eligible entries received which, in Ascend’s opinion, were not affected by the Intervening Cause. All claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out‐of‐pocket costs incurred but in no event attorney fees. Entrants waive any claim for punitive, incidental or consequential damages. With regard to the Prize awarded, Ascend makes no express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Personal information provided to participate in the Sweepstakes is subject to Ascend’s Privacy Policy found at ascend.org and these Official Rules. Void where prohibited.
Disputes: All disputes arising under these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations related to the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Tennessee, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, and the federal courts or state courts located within Coffee County, Tennessee, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the matters herein.
Rules Request: A copy of these Official Rules may be obtained by writing to Ascend Federal Credit Union, Business Development Dept., 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388 or by sending a request via email to tprice@ascend.org prior to the Entry Deadline.
Winner’s List: For the names and addresses (city and state only) of the Winners, send a self‐addressed stamped envelope postmarked by 12/31/2024 to Ascend Federal Credit Union, Business Development Dept., 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Sponsor: The sole sponsor of this promotion is Ascend Federal Credit Union, 520 Airpark Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
OFFER/GIFT: Ascend Federal Credit Union (Ascend) will award one $45 deposit to each eligible member who opens a primary youth savings account at any Ascend branch during the Offer Period.
OFFER PERIOD: The 2024 New Youth Account Offer (Offer) begins at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on April 1, 2024, and ends at 4:59:59 PM CDT (Offer Deadline) on April 30, 2024 (Offer Period). Accounts opened prior to or after the Offer Period are not eligible for the offer.
ELIGIBILITY: The Offer is open to prospective members of Ascend who are 17 years or younger who open a primary Ascend savings account during the Offer Period. Business and entity members are not eligible. Ascend employees, their immediate family members (defined as spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepparents, step-children, step-siblings, and adoptive relationships), Ascend volunteers and Board members are eligible for the Offer. Only individual persons may participate. Only primary accounts are eligible; secondary accounts are not eligible. Members who have closed their account(s) within the previous twelve months are not eligible for this offer. New members who open an account via the online application on Ascend’s website are not eligible for this offer. Registration or participation from any corporation or other entity shall not be accepted or considered valid. If eligible, the $45 deposit will be awarded at the time of account opening. Current members are not eligible.
ACCOUNT CLOSING: If the account is closed by the member or Ascend within six months after opening, we will deduct the bonus amount for that account at closing.
Limit one offer per account.