{"id":3093,"date":"2012-10-22T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T06:49:32","slug":"another-chance-round-2-of-win-a-ticket-to-pass-summit-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/2012\/10\/22\/another-chance-round-2-of-win-a-ticket-to-pass-summit-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Chance! Round 2 of \u201cWin a Ticket to PASS Summit 2012\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>WINNER UPDATE: <\/strong>Thanks to all who participated in our photo caption contest \u2013 way to bow-WOW us with your snappy captions!\u00a0 However, a special two paws up goes to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/forhakim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@forhakim<\/a> for the winning caption:\u00a0 Step back from the database, or I will byte!&#8221; Congrats, Hakim!\u00a0 We\u2019ll see you in Seattle, November 6th &#8211; 9th!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Last week, we whet your appetite for a free full 3-day PASS Summit 2012 registration ticket with our <a href=\"\/sqlserver\/2012\/10\/17\/thanks-for-the-tweets-congrats-to-the-winner-of-the-tweet-challenge\/\">Tweet for a Ticket contest<\/a>, and today, we\u2019re ready to do it all over again! We\u2019ve got one more full 3 day PASS Summit 2012 registration to give away, and it could be yours, that is, if you\u2019ve got the right words to win it!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Check out the photo we\u2019re featuring here, and then add your caption to the comments below this blog post. Make us laugh, make us cry, or make us step back and take a deep breath in awe \u2013 come up with the most creative caption for the photo and you can win yourself a ticket to PASS Summit 2012!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"SQL_Server_Win_Ticket_PASS_Summit_2012_Contest\" href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2475.shutterstock_96101114finalv2_38F02689.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"SQL_Server_Win_Ticket_PASS_Summit_2012_Contest\" style=\"margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;float:none;display:block;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"SQL_Server_Win_Ticket_PASS_Summit_2012_Contest\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2475.shutterstock_96101114finalv2_38F02689.jpg\" original-url=\"http:\/\/blogs.technet.com\/cfs-file.ashx\/__key\/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles\/00-00-00-60-54-metablogapi\/2475.shutterstock_5F00_96101114finalv2_5F00_38F02689.jpg\" width=\"339\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are the details?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You have from now through 5 pm PST on Tuesday, October 23rd to add your caption to the comments below this blog post.<\/li>\n<li>You may submit only one caption to the contest. If you submit any more than one caption, your first and all other captions will be disqualified.<\/li>\n<li>The winning caption will be selected by a panel of 3 judges, based on overall creativity and applicability to the photo.<\/li>\n<li>You must include your Twitter handle in order to be qualified.<\/li>\n<li>You must be a follower of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sqlServer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SQLServer<\/a> on Twitter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The winner will be announced at 9 am PST on Wednesday, October 24 via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sqlServer\/\">@SQLServer<\/a> on Twitter. Please note, if you win, you will be responsible for all travel and accommodation arrangements and costs. The ticket is non-transferrable and may only be used by the submitting participant, and <i>if you have already purchased a PASS Summit 2012 ticket, your current ticket will not be eligible for a refund.<\/i> If you are unable or choose not to accept the prize, the ticket will be awarded to an alternate winner. This Challenge is open to all eligible participants worldwide. Please read the complete set of Challenge rules below and caption away!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WIN A TICKET TO PASS SUMMIT 2012 WITH A CLEVER CAPTION CHALLENGE &#8211; OFFICIAL RULES<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. COMMON TERMS USED IN THESE RULES: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">These are the official rules that govern how the Round 2! Win a Ticket to PASS Summit 2012 Challenge (\u201cChallenge\u201d)<b> <\/b>promotion will operate. This promotion will be simply referred to as the \u201cChallenge\u201d throughout the rest of these rules. In these rules, \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour,\u201d and \u201cus\u201d refer to Microsoft Corporation, the sponsor of the Challenge. \u201cYou\u201d refers to an eligible Challenge entrant. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WHAT ARE THE START AND END DATES? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">This Challenge starts at 11:30 a.m. PT on Oct 22, 2012 and ends at 5:00 p.m. PT on Oct 23, 2012 (\u201cEntry Period\u201d). <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">CAN I ENTER?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">This contest is open to IT Professionals who are interested in attending the PASS Summit 2012 in Seattle on November 6-9, 2012 and are willing to pay for any\/all travel and accommodation costs involved attending the Summit. Microsoft will pay the full cost of the Full Summit (3-Days) Individual Registration for PASS Summit 2012. Details of the event are available <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sqlpass.org\/summit\/2012\/\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> You are eligible to enter this Challenge if you meet the following requirements at time of entry: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">\u2022 If you are 18 of age or older, but are considered a minor in your place of residence, you should ask your parent\u2019s or legal guardian\u2019s permission prior to submitting an entry into this Challenge; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">\u2022 <b>You are NOT <\/b>an employee of Microsoft Corporation or an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">\u2022 <b>You are NOT <\/b>involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Challenge; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">\u2022 <b>You are NOT <\/b>an immediate family (parent, sibling, spouse, child) or household member of a Microsoft employee, an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary, or a person involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">This Challenge is void wherever prohibited by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">HOW DO I ENTER?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">To enter, post your photo caption for the featured photo in the comments below this blog post. We will judge the answers based on creativity and applicability to the photo of the answers received during the Entry Period. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">To enter, you must do all of the following:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">Add your caption to the comments below this blog post. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">Include your Twitter handle so that we may contact you in the event you are selected as the winner. If you do not have an account, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">www.twitter.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> to create one. Twitter accounts are free.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">You must be a follower of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sqlserver\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">@SQLServer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> on Twitter. <\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><b>Note:<\/b> You may only submit one caption to the Challenge. If you provide more than one caption, you will be automatically disqualified, including your first response. So take your time and provide only one answer. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">We are not responsible for entries that we do not receive for any reason, or for entries that we receive but are not decipherable for any reason, or for entries that do not include your Twitter handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">We will automatically disqualify:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">Any incomplete or illegible entry; and<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">Any entries that we receive from you that do not meet the requirements described above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WINNER SELECTION AND PRIZES <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">A panel of three (3) judges from the SQL Server Team at Microsoft will evaluate all responses to the question and determine a winner based on creativity and applicability to the photo.\u00a0 The prize is one (1) Full Summit (3-Days) Individual Registration for PASS Summit 2012. Approximate Value $2,095. Only one (1) prize is available. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">The winner of the Challenge will be personally responsible for all travel, accommodation, entertainment, meals, or any other cost involved with coming to and staying in Seattle for the duration of PASS Summit 2012. Microsoft is not responsible for any costs other than the Full Summit (3-Days) Individual Registration for PASS Summit 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">The winner of the Challenge will be sent their registration code via a Direct Message (DM) on Twitter or we can email the registration code if the winner provides us an active email address via a Direct Message (DM) to @SQLServer. The winner must reply to our Direct Message (DM) by 9:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 or the winner will be disqualified and SQL Server Team at Microsoft will immediately notify the runner up of winning. If that happens, the runner up must respond to our Direct Message (DM) by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012, or that person will be disqualified and the contest will end without a winner. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If you are a potential winner, we will notify you via Direct Message on Twitter to the account provided at time of entry within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the Entry Period. If the notification that we send is returned as undeliverable, or you are otherwise unreachable for any reason, we may award the prize to an alternate winner as decided by the panel of judges. Microsoft will provide the winner the registration code for the Full 3-Day Registration to the PASS Summit 2012 within 24 hours of the winner\u2019s confirmation reply. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If there is a dispute as to who is the potential winner, we reserve the right to make final decisions on who is the winner based on the creativity of the answers provided, ensuring that all rules are followed, and the times the answers arrive are within the Entry Period. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If you are a potential winner, we may require you to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability\/Publicity Release within 10 days of notification. If you are a potential winner and you are 18 or older, but are considered a minor in your place of legal residence, we may require your parent or legal guardian to sign all required forms on your behalf. If you do not complete the required forms as instructed and\/or return the required forms within the time period listed on the winner notification message, we may disqualify you and select an alternate, randomly selected winner. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If you are confirmed as a winner of this Challenge: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">You may not exchange your prize for cash or any other merchandise or services. However, if for any reason an advertised prize is unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value; <b>and <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">You may not designate someone else as the winner. If you are unable or unwilling to accept your prize, we will award it to an alternate potential winner; <b>and <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If you accept a prize, you will be solely responsible for all applicable taxes related to accepting the prize; <b>and <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If you are otherwise eligible for this Challenge, but are considered a minor in your place of residence, we may award the prize to your parent\/legal guardian on your behalf. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WHAT ARE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">Your odds of winning this Challenge depend on the number of eligible entries we receive and the creativity of the answers as judged by a panel of three (3) members of the SQL Server Team at Microsoft.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WHAT OTHER CONDITIONS ARE YOU AGREEING TO BY ENTERING THIS CHALLENGE? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">By entering this Challenge you agree:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">To abide by these Official Rules; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">To release and hold harmless Microsoft, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents from any and all liability or any injury, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Challenge or any prize won; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">That Microsoft\u2019s decisions will be final and binding on all matters related to this Challenge; <b>and<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">That by accepting a prize, Microsoft may use of your proper name and state of residence online and in print, or in any other media, in connection with this Challenge, without payment or compensation to you, except where prohibited by law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WHAT LAWS GOVERN THE WAY THIS CHALLENGE IS EXECUTED AND ADMINISTRATED? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">This Challenge will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of the State of Washington for any disputes arising out of this Challenge. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">WHAT IF SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS AND THE CHALLENGE CAN\u2019T RUN AS PLANNED? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">If cheating, a virus, bug, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled, (also referred to as force majeure)<b> <\/b>affects the fairness and \/ or integrity of this Challenge, we reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend this Challenge. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Challenge, we reserve the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received before we had to cancel, change or suspend the Challenge. If you attempt to compromise the integrity or the legitimate operation of this Challenge by hacking or by cheating or committing fraud in ANY way, we may seek damages from you to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, we may ban you from participating in any of our future Challenge, so please play fairly. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT WHO WON? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">To find out who won, send an email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sqlserver@live.com\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">sqlserver@live.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> by November 15th, 2012 with the subject line:\u00a0 \u201cRound 2! 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