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Georgia Bridal Show Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

1. GENERAL: The Georgia Bridal Show Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by WSAV-TV, 1430 East Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404 ("Sponsor"). GA Bridal is neither a sponsor nor endorser of the sweepstakes. The geographic scope of this sweepstakes is the United States Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, local, provincial and municipal laws. Void where prohibited by law. By entering, entrants agree to these Official Rules. Limit one (1) entry per person. Limit one (1) prize per household. "Household" includes all persons residing together in a single residence, whether or not related. Sweepstakes begins 1:00 AM ET February 16, 2009 and ends 3:00 PM ET February 25, 2009. For purposes of these Official Rules, all times are Eastern ("ET").

2. ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents physically residing in the United States who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry. Employees of Sponsor and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and agents, distributors, retailers, advertisers, advertising and promotion agencies and all others associated with the development and execution of this Sweepstakes and their respective employees and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings or children) are not eligible.

3. PRIZES: Grand Prizes (5): Two (2) tickets to The Georgia Bridal Show at the Savannah Civic Center on March 1, 2009. Approximate Retail Value of each Grand Prize is $10.00. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received.

4. PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Winners are solely responsible for any and all taxes on prize, as well as any and all expenses related to the prize not specified herein. Prizes are not redeemable for cash and may not be sold or bartered. Prizes may not be transferred or substituted except that Sponsor in its discretion may substitute a prize, or portion thereof, with a prize or portion of equal or greater value if it deems necessary. Any such changes will be announced. The Savannah Bridal Show is subject to additional rules as promulgated by its sponsors and promoters. Anyone who acts in a disruptive way or violates these rules, or the rules of the Savannah Civic Center, will be required to leave the event and will lose the Prize.

5. TO ENTER: There is only one way to enter. Go to www.wsav.com and type in the keyword "bridal". Complete an Official Entry Form with the following required information: (a) name, (b) address, (c) telephone number, (d) e-mail address, and (e) date of birth. No mechanically reproduced entries accepted. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected entries or for entries that for any reason are not received by Sponsor by the stated deadline. No entries other than through the website will be permitted. LIMIT: ONE ENTRY PER PERSON AND PER E-MAIL ADDRESS (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER MORE THAN ONE PERSON USES THE SAME E-MAIL ADDRESS). Uses of automated devices are not valid for entry. Entrants will see a web page confirming the entry after submission. Entries must include a valid e-mail address for the entrant. In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of a winner based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be deemed made by the "Authorized Account Holder" of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as the natural person, 18 years of age or older, who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

6. ENTRY DEADLINE: To be eligible for the drawing, all entries must be received by Sponsor no later than February 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM ET. Entrants who fail to provide the required information will not be eligible to win and will not be notified by Sponsor. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

7. INFORMATION: The information that you provide in connection with the Sweepstakes may be used by Sponsor in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is found at www.wsav.com and which may be updated from time to time.

8. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING: On February 25, 2009, or within a reasonable time thereafter, Sponsor or its designee will randomly choose five (5) names from all timely entries received. Subject to verification of eligibility, the persons whose names are so drawn will be declared the Grand Prize Winners.

9. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Sponsor will contact all potential winners in accordance with the information supplied to Sponsor on their Entry Forms. Winners may be verified over the telephone at the time and may be asked to provide Sponsor with valid identification and execute an affidavit of eligibility and, where legal, a publicity release. Acceptable identification includes a valid driver's license or other valid picture ID showing name and address. Faxes will not be accepted. The winners may also be required to sign other legal documents, including tax forms and a release supplied by Sponsor that, among other disclaimers, releases Sponsors and a range of subsidiaries, directors, agents, agencies, affiliates, franchisees, promoters, officers, directors, employees and related persons from any and all liability related to this Sweepstakes and the receipt and use of any prize. Upon verification of eligibility, the names of winners may be posted on the Sponsor's website at www.wsav.com.

10. DISQUALIFICATION: In the event that any potential winner (a) cannot be contacted directly by Sponsor within twenty-four (24) hours from initial attempted notification, (b) fails to satisfy any eligibility or verification requirement herein, (c) declines to accept the prize, (d) or is otherwise determined to be ineligible, Sponsor in its discretion may disqualify that individual and an alternate winner will be chosen by random drawing to be held as soon as reasonably practicable after initial winner is determined to be ineligible. Alternate winners are subject to all eligibility requirements and restrictions of these Official Rules. In the event that an alternate winner is also disqualified under these Rules, no further drawings for that prize will be conducted and that prize will not be awarded.

11. PUBLICITY RELEASE: By accepting a prize, winners agree to award Sponsor the right to publicize their names, photographs (including the use and appearance of winner's photograph on Sponsor's web page), likenesses, biographical information, e-mail address, voices and details of winning for purposes of this and future promotions without further compensation, except where prohibited.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Entrants agree that Sponsor, and a range of subsidiaries, directors, agents, agencies, affiliates, franchisees, promoters, officers, directors, employees and related persons (a) are not responsible for lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, server, or other connections, or for any failed telephone or computer hardware or software, or for any failed, delayed, misdirected, corrupted, or garbled transmissions or errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic, or for entries that for any reason are not received by Sponsor by the deadlines stated above; (b) are not responsible for any injury or damage to any computer, modem or other electrical device as a result of participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading of any software or materials; (c) are released from any and all liability related to this Sweepstakes and the receipt and use of the prize; and (d) will not be responsible for the inability to select winners because of equipment failure or data storage failure.

13. MISCELLANEOUS: All federal, state and local laws apply. Sponsor shall be entitled to interpret these Official Rules as needed - including but not limited to rules regarding entries, selection of winners, deadlines, restrictions on prizes, and eligibility - and all of its decisions are final. By entering, entrants agree to these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate or suspend this Sweepstakes or any part of this Sweepstakes should any non-authorized intervention, network failure, information storage failure, telecommunications failure, malfunction, or other causes beyond its control, corrupt or impair the security, administration, fairness and/or operation of this Sweepstakes as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, at which time, Sponsor will conduct a random drawing from among all non-suspect entries received at the time of the Sweepstakes cancellation, termination or suspension. Sponsor reserves the right to prohibit any entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes if, at its sole discretion, Sponsor finds such entrant to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, or if such entrant repeatedly shows a disregard for, or attempts to circumvent, these Official Rules, or acts: (a) in a manner Sponsor determines to be not fair or equitable; (b) with an intent to annoy, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsors; or (c) in any other disruptive manner. Any person attempting to defraud or tamper with this Sweepstakes in any way will be ineligible for prizes and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Tampering includes attempting to enter more than once by using an automated device or by using more than one e-mail address. Any failure by the Sponsor to enforce any of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of such Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to correct typographical or clerical errors in any sweepstakes-related materials. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In the event that production, technical, seeding, programming or any other reasons cause more than the stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be available and/or claimed, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, un-awarded, eligible prize claims.

14. DISPUTES: By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that (a) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, 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 entering the Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrants and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Georgia. Any legal proceedings arising out of this Sweepstakes or relating to these Official Rules shall be instituted only in the federal or state courts located in the State of Georgia, County of Chatham, and the parties consent to jurisdiction therein with respect to any legal proceedings or disputes of whatever nature arising under or relating to these rules. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

15. WINNER'S LIST/OFFICIAL RULES COPY: For a copy of the Official Rules or the final Winners' List, stop by Sponsor's offices during normal business hours at MYTV/WSAV 3.2, 1430 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404, visit www.wsav.com, or mail a SASE to: Georgia Bridal Show Sweepstakes, c/o MYTV/WSAV 3.2, 1430 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404, specifying either "Winners' List Request" or "Official Rules Request." Winners' List will be available after March 1, 2009. Vermont and Washington residents may omit return postage.