The Legacy Tree Genealogists team is having a great time here at Salt Lake City's RootsTech 2016. Attendance is expected to hit 25,000 and we're loving the opportunity to talk all things genealogy and mingle with others who love genealogy research {almost} as much as we do!
One thing we love talking about is DNA and its use in genealogy – breaking brick walls, finding biological parents, and connecting with cousins. To deepen these connections, Legacy Tree is developing software that will allow us to connect grandparents and grandchildren in a wonderful way. With three tests – an individual and a grandparent on each side – we can find out which of an individual's four grandparents gave the most DNA to a grandchild and exact percentages of each grandparent's genetic contribution. We can also map exactly where DNA between a grandparent and a grandchild overlap on each chromosome – leading to exciting discoveries about who may have passed on those blue eyes or big nose.
To kick this off, we're offering an amazing contest. A lucky winner will get these three DNA tests free, along with a genetic inheritance chart and report – worth $500! To enter, post a public selfie to Facebook – or a picture of your grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild – along with hashtag #legacytreedna. The contest will run through Sunday February 7 (Mountain Time).
Official Rules:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
Purchase does not increase chance of winning.
The prize:
One Genetic Inheritance Chart and report and three DNA tests provided or paid for by Legacy Tree Genealogists, Inc. (“Sponsor”); total value US $500. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor's discretion. The prize is nontransferable except at Sponsor's discretion (winner may test a parent, parent in-law, and child if the winner does not have any living grandparents or grandchildren themselves). Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner.
How to enter:
You may enter the Sweepstakes by posting a public picture of yourself, a grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild to Facebook with the tagline #legacytreedna. Private Facebook posts will not be entered. Participants may enter between 8:00 am Mountain Time February 4, 2016 and 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time February 7, 2016.
Limit: One entry per person during the Promotion Period. All entrant information is subject to the respective Privacy Policy of the Sponsor. Alternate means of entry:
Mail a 4″ x 6″ card with the following information:
Your full name
Your complete address
Valid email address (if you do not have an email address, print “no email address”)
Valid telephone number
The words “#legacytreedna”
Mail entry to:
Legacy Tree Genealogists, Inc.
10 W. 100 S., Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Only one entry will be accepted per person. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
Terms and Conditions
1. By submitting an entry, you fully and unconditionally agree to and accept these Official Rules.
2. Prize specifications. The prize winner and all prize participants being tested (or their legal guardians) must agree to Sponsor’s Terms and Conditions (http://www.legacytree.com/terms-service/), including agreement to DNA testing and acceptance of the possibility of surprise outcomes. DNA tests must include an individual, a grandparent from the individual’s paternal side, and a grandparent from the individual’s maternal side. Prize winner agrees to submit a photo of themselves (or individual being tested) with at least one grandparent or grandchild for Legacy Tree Genealogists’ use. They also agree to allow Legacy Tree Genealogists to use their genetic chart, report, web page, and other outcomes for marketing and training purposes (names will be removed or changed).
3. Sweepstakes are subject to any governmental approval that may be required. Sponsor reserves the right to, without prior notice and at any time, terminate the Sweeps takes, in whole or in part, or modify Sweepstakes in any way, should any factor interfere with its proper conduct as contemplated by these Official Rules.
4. Eligibility. Must be of legal age to enter according to local/federal government regulations. Employees, officers, or directors of Sponsor, and their children, parents, spouse, and members of their household are ineligible to participate. No purchase necessary. A purchase does not enhance your chance of winning.
5. Effective date of entries. Entries made online will be effective on the day received. Entries submitted by mail will be effective on the date Sponsor receives and processes the entry. All entries become the exclusive property of Legacy Tree Genealogists, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned. You are responsible for your costs of entering, including online access charges, long distance telephone charges, and postage.
6. Selection of winners. Winners will be determined by random drawing from all eligible entries received. Drawings will be held as soon as is commercially reasonable. Winners must agree to the use of their names for the purpose of advertising, trade, or promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
7. Notification of winners. All decisions are final and binding. Sweepstakes winner will be notified through Facebook if applicable or by phone or mail if necessary. A message will be sent to the winner within one week after the drawing. A follow-up message will be sent 2-3 days later if necessary. Winners must contact the Sponsor within 7 calendar days from the date the notification is sent by Sponsor to claim their prize. Failure to contact Sponsor within that 7 day period will result in immediate disqualification of the selected entrant. Sponsor is not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, lost, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify winners.
8.Odds of winning. The odds of winning any drawing will be determined by the number of eligible entries received.
9. In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.
10. Venue. Facebook is in no way affiliated with or responsible for this Sweepstakes or its outcomes.
10. Other conditions. Sponsor, its agents and representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies and legal advisors are not responsible for and will not be liable for (I) late, lost, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, unintelligible or postage due entries; (II) telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind; (III) failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions; (IV) any condition caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor that may cause Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted; (V) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the Sweepstakes, or from participation in the Sweepstakes; or (VI) any printing or typographical error in any material associated with the Sweepstakes.
11. Indemnification. You agree to release and hold Sponsor, its employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the Sweepstakes, including without limitation, personal injury, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy.
12. Choice of law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of you and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of Utah, U.S.A.
Very interesting!
I assume living grandparents? And on Facebook, not twitter?
Hi Rosemary! Photos of any grandparents (living or non) is fine! And yes, Facebook. We will need two generations to test (grandparent and grandchild relationship).
When will this be drawn?
Hi Bob, The winner will be selected and contacted tomorrow and an announcement will be made later this month.