Disclosure Policy

This policy is valid from 14 June 2009

Unless specifically stated, these rules apply to all giveaways hosted by Ascending Butterfly.

Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Eligibility: Giveaways are open only to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia) and are 18 years of age or older. Only Giveaways that specify “Open to residents of Canada” are open to individuals who are legal residents of Canada. Only Giveaways that specify “Worldwide” are open to residents of any country.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Host: Tracy, owner, of Ascending Butterfly is the “Host”for all giveaways on this site.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ   Sponsor: The company providing the product is the “Sponsor” of the giveaway.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Entry Period: The start date of any Giveaway is the date the post appears and the end date is provided in the 'Win-it' Instructions of the specific Giveaway. Unless otherwise stated, the entry end time is 3pm Eastern Standard Time. Any comments posted after that time will not be considered in the drawing.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Entry: Follow the instructions shown in the 'Win-It' Instructions of the Giveaway post. The use of any agencies or automated software to submit entries will void all entries submitted by that person. Unless otherwise stated, the main entry must be completed or any additional entries will be void. Entries that do not comply with win-it instructions will be dis-qualified.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Selection of Winner: Within three business days of the conclusion of the Entry Period, the Host will select a random number and the comment associated with that number will be selected as the Potential Winner. If entry requirements have been met, the Potential Winner will be contacted via email to the email address provided in the comment. If no email address has been provided, an alternate Potential Winner will be selected. The odds of being selected as a Potential Winner depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Potential Winners will be contacted via email and will be asked to provide their full name and mailing address within 48 hours. If a Potential Winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the notification email, the Host may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all entries received during the Entry Period. Limit one (1) prize per household per Giveaway.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ    Prize (s) No cash or other substitution may be made, except by the Host or Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the prize is not available for any reason as determined by the Host or Sponsor in its sole discretion. The Host and/or Sponsor are responsible for all shipping costs. The winners are responsible for any taxes and fees associated with receipt or use of a prize.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Release and Limitations of Liability By participating in the Giveaway, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Giveaway Entities from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Giveaway or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Giveaway; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late,postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries; or (f)injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Giveaway or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action the Giveaway Entities liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Giveaway and in no event shall the Giveaway Entities be liable for attorney fees. The entrant waives their right to claim any damages whatsoever.

Ascending Butterfly Disclosure Policy:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - This blog abides by word of mouth ie 'blog with integrity' marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and identity. Any sponsored content, or advertising will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely of the blog owner. If we claim or appear to be experts on a certain topic or product or service area, we will only endorse products or services that we believe, based on our expertise, are worthy of such endorsement. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - This blog does not contain any content which might present a conflict of interest.

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