Contest

OFFICIAL RULES

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter to win.

Note: Nominees must be willing to participate in any media interviews or publicity activities associated with the Sweepstakes and have accepted the terms of the Sweepstakes as stated in the Official Rules. As a material condition of and in consideration for entry and eligibility to win, Nominees must grant Kliemann Brothers and/or its designated affiliate an irrevocable royalty-free license to use, exploit and publish Nominees’ name, image, approved biographical information, and likeness in all media with regard to the Sweepstakes and further agree to execute any and all documents reasonably requested by Kliemann Brothers for purposes of lawfully establishing such license.

Official Rules:
Kliemann Brothers “Furnace Giveaway” promotion (“Contest”) is sponsored by Kliemann Brothers (“Kliemann Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning” or “Company”). This contest is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the promotion, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the Contest, as determined by Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries in its sole and exclusive discretion, are final in all respects. The Contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the contest must be directed directly to Kliemann Brothers.

Eligibility:
The Contest is open to legal residents of the state of Washington, USA where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. In addition to all other eligibility requirements, eligible contestants must be permanently residing in a home address in the Tacoma, WA area, as well as have internet access and a valid and verifiable e-mail account prior to the beginning of the Contest Period. Contestants must also own their homes. Kliemann Brothers has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant, including requesting verification of military service or affiliation, as well as visiting the nominee’s residence for a consultation regarding the unit installation. Kliemann Brothers employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter or win. Odds of winning are based on the number of entries.

Contest Period:
The Contest begins Mon, September 23, 2024, at 12.01 a.m. PT, contestants may submit valid entries until October 31st, 2024 at 11:59 PM pacific standard time.  The winners will be announced on the Kliemann Brothers website and or Facebook Page on or before Friday, November 8, 2024.

How to Enter:
Contestants can enter the Contest by filling out the form on the Kliemann Brothers website by following the on-screen entry instructions. Fill in all required information. Those deemed eligible may be selected to receive one (1) Heating and/or Furnace System including manufacturer warranties and free one-time installation from Kliemann Brothers up to a $20,000 value for unit and labor costs. Limited to one entry per person. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

Submission Period:
Visit Kliemann Brothers website and follow the instructions to submit a nomination that describes why the nominee should receive a free hvac unit or furnace. The submission period is open from Monday, September 23, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. PT to Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries, in their sole and exclusive discretion, will determine the eligibility of each submission to determine the finalists and select one winner in each market. Finalists will be selected based on criteria including completion of the nomination form which requires name, contact information, and any other required fields indicated on the page, and availability to be interviewed by Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries to determine condition and location of current HVAC unit or furnace. There will be one (1) Grand Prize winner in the greater Tacoma WA area. The winners will be announced on the Kliemann Brothers website/Facebook Page on or before Friday, November 8, 2024. Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries reserve the right to extend, shorten, or terminate the Contest at their sole discretion. Finalists are required to give Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries ample opportunities and access to physically inspect the home HVAC unit, including internal and external systems, to determine if Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries have the technical ability and legal authority to safely replace the unit without undue burden or cost exceeding $20,000. Finalists may be disqualified if their homes have poorly maintained or dangerous environments that could hinder proper and safe removal, installation, and performance of the new unit which include, but are not limited to, unsafe condition of the property or its inhabitants, including unrestricted pets, faulty electrical or gas systems, poorly maintained duct and systems work, and other technical issues. If no finalists meet all the requirements, Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries reserve the right to select a winner at the Company’s discretion.

Winner Selection & Prizes:
For Kliemann Brothers “Furnace Giveaway” promotion, Kliemann Brothers will award one (1) Grand Prize to one (1) winner in the following area: Seattle, Tacoma, or surrounding Washington area. The air conditioning unit or furnace will be installed according to the availability of the winner(s) and Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries after the conclusion of the nomination period and or any time after October 31, 2024. The winner is eligible to receive one (1) Furnace System including standard installation and manufacturer warranties and free one-time installation from Kliemann Brothers. Kliemann Brothers makes no representations or warranties, express or implied as to fitness for a particular purpose, no service or ductwork is included as part of the Grand prize. All contestants agree and acknowledge that the size of the furnace or heating and cooling system given away as a grand prize (of up to a maximum of 4 tons) will be a direct replacement of the winner’s current furnace capacity but in no event will the replacement unit exceed 4 tons. If an entrant currently has a furnace or cooling system that exceeds 4 tons in capacity, they will not be eligible for the Grand Prize. For the avoidance of doubt, if the grand prize winner has an existing system of 2.5 tons, then the Grand Prize will likewise be 2.5 tons.  In the event the Grand Prize winner’s home requires a smaller unit than the maximum giveaway, Kliemann Brothers will not be responsible for, nor will the Grand Prize winner be entitled to any cash equivalent for any alleged difference in value.

Participants need to be present to win, and the winner will be contacted in person, via phone or email. In the event the winner cannot be reached and/or does not respond within a 72-hour period of time from the time of initial outreach, they forfeit the prize and Kliemann Brothers will select a new winner. This selection process will continue until a winner claims the grand prize. In the event that no winners claim the grand prize pursuant to the Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries rules and regulations (including but not limited to any and all eligibility requirements), the grand prize will be donated to a nonprofit organization of Kliemann Brothers choice.

Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules, and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt, and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. Maintenance, repairs, or installation of ductwork, or anything else that’s not part of the initial installation is not included and subject to an additional fee. Additional expenses include but are not limited to, repairs needed on the home’s gas/electrical system to update it to current requirements as listed by the state and federal government, expenses to replace eroded connection systems, damage occurred to poorly maintained connecting systems, and expenses to repair damaged walls. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS - The prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability:
By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees to indemnify, release and hold harmless Kliemann Brothers, the Facebook platform, administrator, advertising and promotional agencies, and all their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from any liability, damages, losses or injury resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from that entrant’s participation in the Contest, the rights of publicity associated therewith, and the acceptance, use or misuse of any prize that may be won. Kliemann Brothers disclaims any liability for damage to any computer system resulting from access to or the download of information or materials connected with the Contest.

As a condition for entry and eligibility to win the Contest, entrants hereby irrevocably agree and acknowledge that any and all disputes, actions, causes of actions, arising from or related to the Contest, the rules, and regulations, are eligibility requirements, shall be resolved exclusively under the laws of the State of Washington without regard to conflict laws, and each Nominee hereby submits themselves to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Pierce County, WA without regard to minimum contacts and waive any right to contest same to the fullest extent permitted by law. Nominees further agree and acknowledge that any and all disputes arising from or related to this Sweepstakes shall be brought within the state and federal courts located in Pierce County, Washington. The prevailing party to any litigation arising from or related to the Sweepstakes is entitled to an award of its costs and reasonable attorney’s fees from the non-prevailing party at both the trial and appellate level.

Taxes:
Winning contestant receipt of the Grand Prize is subject to IRS and other tax reporting. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number, in the manner provided and/or requested by the Company, before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an IRS Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

Publicity:
By participating, each entrant grants Kliemann Brothers and its subsidiaries permission to use his/her name, likeness, business name, or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.

Contact:
Any questions regarding this promotion should be directed to Kliemann Brothers at (253) 201-8498.