RootOne’s “Enter for a Chance to Win Two Flights to Israel” Sweepstakes

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR MINORS REQUIRED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. 

ELIGIBILITY: RootOne’s “Win Two Flights to Israel” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes” or “Promotion”) is open to current legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are enrolled in a public or private high school (excluding Orthodox schools) in 9th, 10th or 11th grades and who are between the ages of 14-18 years old at the time of participation (the “Entrant” or “Referrer”). Entrant must meet all requirements prior to the start of the Promotion Period, including obtaining parental permission to participate if Entrant or Referrer is a minor in their State of residence. Employees, officers and representatives of RootOne LLC. (“RootOne” or “Sponsor”), El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Marden-Kane, Inc. (the “Administrator”) and their parent companies, affiliates and subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies directly involved in this Sweepstakes, and members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings and their spouses) or households and any individuals living in the same household of such employees, whether or not related (collectively the “Releasees”); are not eligible to participate. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is governed by, and subject to all applicable United States federal, state and local rules, laws and regulations. If the Sweepstakes is prohibited by any local regulations, you are prohibited from participating in the Sweepstakes, and the Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may take steps to limit or ban your participation. 

The Sweepstakes is subject to these official rules (the “Official Rules”) which are a contract, so read them carefully before entering. By participating, you the Referrer (as defined above) and your Referee(s) (as defined below) agree to be bound by them and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Referrers and Referees agree to fully and unconditionally waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes, or these Official Rules. WITHOUT LIMITATION, THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES YOU TO INDEMNIFY AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE PROMOTION ENTITIES AND TO AGREE TO ARBITRATION WITH NO CLASS RELIEF AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION WITH NO CLASS RELIEF. 

PROMOTION PERIOD: Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 am Eastern Time (“ET”) on September 14, 2023 and ends at 11:59:59 pm ET on October 19, 2023 (the “Promotion Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for all purposes of this Sweepstakes. Entries submitted before or after the Promotion Period will not be eligible. 

HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, Referrer will be asked to refer no more than three (3) friends (“Referee(s)”) to help them earn entries into the Sweepstakes. The Referrer will go to www.rootone.org and follow the online instructions to complete the entry process which includes providing their complete name, email address, phone number and zip code. To complete the entry process, Referrer will be asked to include a minimum of one (1) and no more than three (3) names of Referees who will receive an automatically generated email from Sponsor. Referees will be asked to follow the email instructions to create an account including their name and must provide the name of the Referrer in order for that individual to receive one (1) bonus entry for each valid response into the Sweepstakes. The Referee must meet all eligibility requirements as stated above and must be someone the Referrer knows and has obtained previous consent from for participation. The Referrer will get one (1) entry for completing the entry form and a bonus entry for each person (max of three) who responds to the email notification from Sponsor and includes the Referrers name. Entries received in excess of this stated limitation will be void. There is no cost or obligation to create an account at www.rootone.org. By submitting your information and creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service located at https://rootone.org/terms-of-service/. Once you have been entered into the Sweepstakes, your Referee(s) may enter the Sweepstakes themselves in accordance with these Official Rules. 

In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of any entrant, the entry in question will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry (i.e., the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address). Entrants who do not follow all the instructions, submit incomplete entries or do not abide by the Official Rules will be disqualified.  

WINNER SELECTION: A random drawing will be conducted on or about October 24, 2023, from among all eligible entries received under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. In the event the Administrator is unable to confirm a winner, a second drawing will be conducted in an effort to confirm a winner. If no eligible entries are received during the Promotion Period, the prize will not be awarded. No more than one (1) prize will be awarded in this Sweepstakes.  

PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize: The Grand Prize winner will receive two (2) economy class roundtrip coach airline ticket vouchers to be used on El Al Israel Airlines for one (1) winner and their guest from the United States to Tel Aviv, Israel. Approximate Retail Value: (“ARV”) $4,214.00 (which includes flight taxes of approximately $214.00). Actual value may vary based on travel dates and departure city. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. All other expenses not stated herein as part of the Prize are the winner’s sole responsibility. Odds of winning a prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received.  

Additional Conditions of Grand Prize: 

  • Airline ticket vouchers are good for travel between the following dates: 
  • October 17, 2023 – December 13, 2023 
  • January 10, 2024 – April 10, 2024 
  • May 6, 2024 – June 30, 2024 
  • September 1, 2024 – September 28, 2024 
  • Guest of winner must be eighteen (18) years of age or older or winner’s parent or legal guardian. 
  • The Grand Prize winner and their guest must travel on the same itinerary/flights.  
  • The Grand Prize Winner and guest must adhere to any COVID-19-related requirements that are imposed by destination, travel suppliers and governments, such as vaccinations, completing health affidavit forms, health screenings prior to departure or upon arrival, face coverings, or quarantines prior, during or after your trip.  
  • Winner and guest must have valid passports with an expiration date at least six (6) months after your return date and are responsible for obtaining and must have valid ID or other required documentation for international travel.  
  • The Grand Prize winner and guest are responsible for obtaining travel documents (e.g., acceptable photo ID, passport, etc.) and any required (or optional) insurance (health, travel, etc.) that they may wish to obtain (at their own expense) and hereby acknowledge that the Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. 
  • The Grand Prize may be forfeited if: (a) proper travel documents for any and all travel are unattainable for any reason within the time required by the Sponsor; (b) the Grand Prize Winner did not have the unqualified right, at the time of being selected, to re-enter country of origin after leaving the country; or (c) if any immigration or travel documentation complications arise which prohibit the Grand Prize winner from travelling to, or from the stated destination. In the latter event, the Grand Prize winner will be solely responsible for arranging and paying for travel back to their point of origin. 
  • The Grand Prize winner is solely responsible for determining and complying with all applicable international/domestic travel procedures and restrictions.  
  • Sponsor is not responsible if tickets, tour passes or travel vouchers are lost, stolen, or misplaced by the winner and will not be replaced, or if booked transportation is missed, cancelled or delayed for any reason including any acts of nature that might result in travel being prohibited. 
  • The Grand Prize does not include any other incidentals not mentioned in these Official Rules, such as, but not limited to, hotel accommodations, taxes, ground transportation, baggage fees, food, gratuities and tips, room service, service charges or souvenirs. All other expenses not stated herein as part of the Prize are the winner’s sole responsibility. 
  • Certain travel restrictions may apply and airline tickets are based on availability, as well as the rules and regulations of “E” economy class. Airline tickets vouchers are not valid for receiving frequent flyer points. Upgrading to a higher class of service with either money or points and once a ticket is issued is not permitted. 
  • In the event that any part of the prize or any of the events associated with the prize are unable to take place as planned, for reasons including, but not limited to scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, delays, an event of force majeure, epidemic/pandemic, or for any reason whatsoever, then the remaining components of the Prize shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsor obligation to the Winner and no other or additional compensation will be awarded. 
  • Actual value of prize may vary based upon point of departure and dates of travel. Grand Prize winner will not receive cash or any other form of compensation if actual travel costs are less than the estimate made in these Official Rules.  
  • Tickets are non-endorsable, non-refundable, and non-transferable. 
  • All travel arrangements must be made through Sponsor or its designated agent.  

No substitution, cash redemption or transfer of right to receive prize is permitted, except in the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value, including a cash award.  

PRIZE WINNER NOTIFICATION: The Potential Prize Winner (a “Potential Winner”) will be notified within three (3) business days after the drawing date via email. The Potential Prize Winner will be required to complete, sign and properly execute (including notarization) an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release (where applicable by law), and, if applicable, an IRS-W9 Form and, furnish his/her social security number that will be used only for the purpose of reporting the Winner’s prize earnings to the Internal Revenue Service, as required by law; both Potential Prize Winner and Guest must complete a Travel Release Form and return them by mail within five (5) days to Administrator. If a potential Prize Winner does not return the required documents within the stated timeframe, they will be disqualified, and an alternate Prize Winner may be selected as described above, time permitting. In the event of non-compliance with these rules, or if the prize or prize notification is unclaimed or returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion, awarded to an alternate potential Prize Winner, time permitting. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. If the prize is won by an eligible individual who is not of the legal age of majority in the state of residence (minor), the required documents must be confirmed and signed by winner’s parent or legal guardian, and the prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to fulfill all requirements imposed on the winner set forth herein. For tax purposes, the prize value will be treated as miscellaneous income and will be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC in the year in which the prize is received. Except where prohibited by law, the winner’s entry and acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use said winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, and biographical information including but not limited to the posting of Winners’ name on the Sponsors’ website(s), in a Winners’ List or other online announcements for advertising and promotional purposes for this and similar promotions, worldwide, and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised (including and without limitation, the Internet) without additional compensation, notification, or permission. Upon request, Winner must consent to such in writing. 

ENTRY CONDITIONS: Releasees are not responsible for incomplete, lost, late, damaged, illegible, delayed, corrupted, nondelivered or misdirected entries or e-mail, or for any technical problems, malfunctions of any telephone lines, computer systems, servers, providers, hardware or software, lost or unavailable network connections, incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information or loss of entry information, failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions, any other human or technical errors of any kind, or any combination of any of the foregoing. Releasees assumes no responsibility for undeliverable emails resulting from any form of active or passive e-mail filtering by a user’s Internet service provider and/or e-mail client or for insufficient space in user’s e-mail account to receive e-mail. Releasees are not responsible for any damage to any computer system resulting from participation in, accessing or downloading information in connection with this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.  

GENERAL TERMS: By entering, entrants agree to release and hold Releasees, their affiliates, subsidiaries, distributors, agents, prize partners and promotion agencies, and each of their directors, officers, employees and assigns, harmless from and against any and all claims and liability arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or use of a prize. Winner assumes all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Sweepstakes or use or redemption of any prize. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and licensees to use winner’s name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. All entries become the sole property of Sponsor and will not be returned. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and the judges, which are final and binding in all respects. Releasees are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of any prize. In no event will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded. Notice to online participants: Internet access and usage charges applicable to a participant’s account, including local, long distance, 800/888* access charges and/or any usage charges applicable under participant’s Internet pricing plan and any applicable taxes will continue to apply while a participant is online in connection with this Sweepstakes, and will be the sole responsibility of such participant. If for any reason, in the Sponsor’s opinion the Sweepstakes is not able to run through completion for reasons which may include, without limitation, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, including any other factors beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control such as a force majeure event (e.g., war, riots, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, blackouts, supply shortages, order of governmental authority,) an “act of God” (e.g., natural disasters, weather, etc.) or an unforeseeable health event (e.g. pandemic or epidemic), then the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, without further liability to the entrants or third parties. In the event the Sweepstakes is canceled prior to the stated end date, a notice will be posted at https://rootone.org/win-two-flights-to-israel/ and Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize from among all eligible non-suspect Entries received prior to the time of the action or event warranting such cancelation. Caution: Any attempt by a participant or any other individual to deliberately damage any online service or web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and/or other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsors failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision. 

PUBLICITY: Except in Tennessee and anywhere else where it is not required, by signing and returning a Publicity Release form to the Administrator, winner provides consent to Sponsor and its agents to use winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. 

DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the appropriate New York State Court located in Manhattan/New York City, New York; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASEES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM ANY WEBSITES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES.  

PRIVACY: By participating in the Sweepstakes entrant hereby agrees to Sponsor’s collection and use of their personal information as permitted by Sponsor’s privacy policy available at https://rootone.org/privacy-policy/. Personal information collected from entrant is used only for the purpose of the Sweepstakes and will not be re-used, sold or shared in any manner unless entrant agrees to receive further information on Sponsor’s or prize partner’s products and/or promotions.  

WINNER’S LIST: To receive a copy of the winner’s list, available after October 31, 2023, or after the prize have been awarded, send an email with subject line: RootOne’s “Win Two Flights to Israel” Sweepstakes to winnerslist@mardenkane.com. All such requests must be received by November 30, 2023. The Winner’s List will be sent once the drawing has been conducted and the Winner confirmed. 

SPONSOR: RootOne LLC., 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018.  

ADMINISTRATOR: Marden-Kane Inc., 575 Underhill Blvd, Suite 222, Syosset, NY 11791 

El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. Is not a participant or sponsor of this promotion. 

©2023 Marden-Kane, Inc. All rights reserved. These Official Rules may not be copied, edited, or used for any other purpose, commercial or otherwise, without the express written consent of Marden-Kane, Inc.