Battle of the Bands Promoter Missions Terms and Conditions Sponsored by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. ("MTVN")
The following constitutes the official terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions") that apply to the Promoter Missions. The terms of use ("Terms of Use") of vMTV's vmtv.com website (the "Website") shall be incorporated by reference into these Terms and Conditions. By participating in these Missions, you hereby acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions and the Terms of Use.
1. Overview
Do you want to be a vMTV Virtual Battle of the Bands promoter? Then this mission is for you! Participate for a chance to win MTV Virtual Bucks ("MTV$").
MTV's Virtual Worlds ("vMTV") will give up to six (6) up and coming bands ("Band" or "Bands") the opportunity to rock out and battle against each other to see who can come out on top and achieve rock star status. Every two weeks, two (2) up and coming Bands will come to vMTV and compete in a rock out "battle" against each other. Within those two weeks vMTV registered members ("Member" or "Members") will be competing to prove who can be the best Band promoter ("Promoter" or "Promoters") by completing that round's promoter missions (each, a "Mission") (as described below). Promoter Missions will consist of spreading the word about their Band by posting messages in vMTV forums and message boards, creating fan clubs/groups and creating virtual t-shirt designs. Rewards will consist of MTV$ ("Rewards"). All materials and postings made by each Member in regards to the Missions will be considered a ("Posting" or "Postings"), as defined in the Website'sTerms of Use.
MTV$ are fictional virtual currency for use solely in vMTV to purchase various virtual good and services made available in vMTV. MTV$ are not redeemable for any sum of money and can be used solely in accordance with the vMTV Terms of Use.
This is a chance to support and spread the word about your favorite of the six (6) Bands and get a chance to become the number one Band promoter and receive MTV$.
All promoters must be a member of a vMTV crew ("Crew"). There is no limit to the number of Crew promoters per Band. Each of the following three (3) rounds will give the Promoters specific missions. Rounds one (1) to three (3) missions and final Round mission will hereinafter be collectively referred to ("Missions").
2. How to Sign Up
(a) Existing Crew Members
If you are already a member of crew, contact your Greeter via vMTV mail to sign up as a Crew Promoter. Crew Promoters will only be able to join their Crew's Promoter group. Promoters will be appointed at the group leaders' discretion.
(b) Not a Member of Crew
If you are not a member of Crew, you can learn more about Crew and sign up here: http://content.vmtv.com/crew/index.html. You must be a registered member of vMTV for at least one (1) month in order to join a Crew.
3. Mission Challenge Periods:
(a) Round One (1): 2*Sweet (Band #1) and Desoto Jones (Band #2) compete
Starts 12:00:01 AM ET on June 9, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on June 22, 2008
(b) Round Two (2): Mansions (Band #3) and Versa Emerge (Band #4) compete
Starts 12:00:01 AM ET on June 23, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on July 6, 2008
(c) Round Three (3): Mercy Mercedes (Band #5) and The Morning Of (Band #6) compete
Starts 12:00:01 AM ET on July 7, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on July 20, 2008
(d) Final Round: Winning Band from Round One (1), winning Band from Round Two (2) and winning Band from Round Three (3) compete
Starts 12:00:01 AM ET on July 21, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on August 3, 2008
4. Mission Challenge Requirements for Rounds One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Final Round:
(a)There will be five (5) separate Missions for each of the Rounds in Section 2 with Rewards going to each applicable Promoter.
(i)Mission A is to build up hype for your designated Band, form fan groups for the Band and build membership in these fan groups.
Reward: 50 MTV$ for every 10th member that joins the fan group(s).
(ii)Mission B is to post on the vMTV forums and start a battle of the bands top tier forum. Posts will be limited to ten (10) per week.
Reward: 20 MTV$ for each post per week up to the 10 post weekly limit.
(iii)Mission C is to host events for the group to create hype for your Band. Each event must include your Band's name.
Reward: 50 MTV$ for every event that you host with more than twenty (20) people in attendance.
(iv)Mission D is to give out thirty-five (35) articles of virtual swag provided by vMTV, all of which will be branded with Band's identification: i.e. Band virtual hats.
Reward: 100 MTV$ for giving out 50%-100% of your inventory, 50 MTV$ for giving out less than 50%.
(v)Mission E is to create virtual items to promote your Band and distribute it to users. Developers will be reimbursed for all developer submission fees. Limit one (1) developer per item.
(a)Reward: 20 MTV$ for every 1 item that they design that are given away.
5. Tracking and Notification for Round One (1), Round Two (2) and Round Three (3)
(a)Tracking for 2*Sweet and Desoto Jones: Crew Promoters (unlimited) for 2*Sweet must inform Greeter_Cole a member of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Cole"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) Missions by emailing at Greeter_Cole@vmtv.com. Crew Promoters (unlimited) for Desoto Jones must inform Greeter_Nep, a member of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Nep"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) Missions by emailing at Greeter_Nep@vmtv.com.
(b)Tracking for Mansions and Versa Emerge: Crew Promoters (unlimited) for Mansions must inform Greeter_Daisy, a member of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Daisy"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) Missions by emailing at Greeter_Daisy@vmtv.com. Crew Promoters (unlimited) for Versa Emerge must inform Greeter_Wren, OR Greeter_Neve, members of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Wren, Greeter_Neve"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) Missions by emailing at Greeter_Wren@vmtv.com OR Greeter_Neve@vmtv.com.
(c)Tracking for Mercy Mercedes and The Morning Of: Crew Promoters (unlimited) for the band Mercy Mercedes must inform Greeter_Hypatia, a member of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Hypatia"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) Missions by emailing at Greeter_Hypatia@vmtv.com. Crew Promoters (unlimited) for The Morning Of must inform Greeter_Zion, a member of vMTV community staff ("Greeter_Zion"), at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Rounds One
(d)Notification: On Sunday of each week during the Mission Challenge Period, Greeter_Cole, Greeter_Nep, Greeter_Daisy, Greeter_Wren, Greeter_Neve, Greeter_Hypatia or Greeter_Zion will email the Promoters letting them know the MTV$ they have achieved for the prior week's Mission activities.
6. Tracking and Notification for Final Round
(a)Tracking for Finalist Band #1 (winning Band from Round One (1)): Crew Promoters (unlimited) must email Greeter_TBA - (Will be determined by the winner of Round 1) at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Final Round Missions.
(b)Tracking for Finalist Band #2 (winning Band from Round One (2)): Crew Promoters (unlimited) must email Greeter_TBA (Will be determined by the winner of Round 2) at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Final Round Missions.
(c)Tracking for Finalist Band #3 (winning Band from Round One (3)): Crew Promoters (unlimited) must email Greeter_TBA (Will be determined by the winner of Round 3) at the end of every week (Sunday) the results from Final Round Missions.
(d)Notification: On Sunday of each week during the Mission Challenge Period, Greeter_Cole, Greeter_Nep, Greeter_Daisy, Greeter_Wren, Greeter_Neve, Greeter_Hypatia or Greeter_Zion will email the Promoters letting them know the MTV$ they have achieved for the prior week's Mission activities.
(e)BONUS:
(i)Winning Band: At the end of the Final Round, all of the winning Band's Promoters will each receive a bonus of 1,000 MTV$
(ii)Non-Winning Band: At the end of the Final Round, all of the non-winning Band's Promoters will receive a bonus of 500 MTV$
7. General Terms
In the event of a dispute over the identity of a Member that submitted and participated in the Missions, the authorized account subscriber associated with the e-mail account used to participate in the Missions at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be that Member. The authorized account subscriber is defined as the natural person who is assigned 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.
If, for any reason, the Missions are not capable of being offered and/or participated in as planned, including, without limitation, due to changes in MTVN's on-air programming, infection by computer virus, bus, tampering, un authorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of MTVN which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Mission, MTVN reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Missions.
Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless MTVN and its affiliates from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Missions and to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against MTVN and its affiliates.