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JCPenney You Style It Sweepstakes - 2008 Official Rules

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Enter online after 6:00 p.m. ET, July 22, 2008, at http://jcpenney.ellegirl.com/youstyleit.php. Entries must be received by 11:59 a.m. ET on August 31, 2008.  Users will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes upon submitting their doll. One entry per person or email address per day.

2. This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C., 13 years of age and older, except the employees of the Sponsors, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc. and JCPenney and members of their immediate families.

3. One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected at random from all eligible entrants on or about September 15, 2008. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by email on or September 30, 2008. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

4. Each winner will receive a trip for two to New York City including two (2) economy class, roundtrip air transportation tickets for the Winner and a guest to travel from major airport near the Winner's residence to New York, NY, two night's standard accommodations, standard room, double occupancy, a consultation with an ELLE stylist and a $500 JCPenney gift card. Car service provided to and from airport. Approximate Retail Value ('ARV'):  $2,500. Black-out dates and other restrictions may apply.  Prize must be used on or before August 31, 2009.  Winner is responsible for meals, state, federal and local taxes, gratuities, other ground transportation and all other expenses not expressly specified herein.  Travel dates and arrangements are subject to availability and other restrictions.  Travel companion must be an adult.  If winner is unable to complete trip on or before August 31, 2009, the winner shall forfeit the prize in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected, time permitting. Actual value of prize may vary based on point of origination and airfare fluctuations.  Any difference between stated and actual value will not be awarded.  Certain conditions and restrictions apply.  Prize consists only of those items specifically listed as part of the prize. All prizes will be awarded.

5. No transfers, substitutions in prizes or cash will be allowed except by Sponsor, who may substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

6. The winner must comply with all instructions in the prize notification letter and winner may be required to complete an affidavit and liability/publicity release, and return them within fifteen days of the date on the prize notification letter; otherwise prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected.  Prizes won by minors will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian who must sign all required releases. Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian who will also be required to complete a liability release both for parent/legal guardian and minor. By entering and/or by accepting a prize, you agree to be bound by these rules and to release Sponsors from any and all liability arising out of your participation in this Sweepstakes with respect to the awarding, receipt, use and/or misuse of any prize.  Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winner's name and/or likeness, biographical material and/or entry (including an altered form of the entry) for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

7. The value of the prize is taxable income of the winner.  Liability for any applicable taxes will be the sole responsibility of the winner.  Any required tax reporting forms will be furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.  All expenses not specifically provided for by Sponsors in these rules are the sole responsibility of the winner.

8. Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site or any combination thereof.  If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion.  Sponsor reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received as of the termination date.  Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.  Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in a Promotion if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants.  Caution: Any attempt by a participant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such participant to the fullest extent of the law.

9.  All entry submissions become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.  To be considered for a prize and as a condition of participation, entrants hereby irrevocably assign and transfer all rights, title and interest in their entry submissions, including but not limited to their copyrights, patent rights and all other proprietary rights, to the Sponsor. Sponsor obtains the right, without limitation, to use, edit, and publish in whole or in part any and all entry submissions in any media whatsoever, without time or geographical restrictions, without providing any additional compensation or consideration to the entrants.

10. In the event of a dispute concerning the identity of the person submitting an entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the email account is registered.  This Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state and local laws with venue in New York County in the State of New York.  By entering, you agree to be bound by these rules and you give your express permission to be contacted by Sponsors by e-mail and/or mail

11. For winner's list, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope after November 30, 2008 to: JCPenney You Style It Sweepstakes, Attention:  Digital Marketing Department Ellegirl.com, 1633 Broadway, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Residents of VT may omit postage.

12. The Sponsors of this sweepstakes are Hachette Filipacchi Media US and JCPenney.

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