Toledo's Runway Rivalry

Applications are accepted starting May 15, 2010 and ending on May 28, 2010. Applications must be submitted via the official website. Public voting begins on May 28, 2010 and concludes on August 8, 2010. The winners will be chosen on August 13, 2010 at the Northwest Ohio Rib-off, Lucas County Recreation Center. Winners must be present at the live event.

1. You must be 16 years of age or older at the time of registration in order to enter. You must provide proof of identification and birth date, and you (or if under age 18, a parent/guardian) must sign any required releases and documentation, prior to any winner presentation and awarding of prizes.
2. There are two categories: Female and Male.
3. Only one application per person. There is no fee to enter.
4. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States. Applicants must be amateurs.
   The winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and the voting public (online and/or live). Voting procedures and methods are at the discretion of the contest organizers. All decisions are final.
   The winners will appear in the EPIC Rocks Fashion Show at the Grand Aire Hangar at the Toledo Express Airport on September 25, 2010. See rules index for complete list of prizes.
5. The winners will be chosen at a live presentation at Northwest Ohio Rib-off, Lucas County Recreation Center, August 13, 2010.
   • Round One - June 16, 2010, Top 50 selected
   • Round Two - June 21, 2010, Top 50 selected
   • Round Two - June 28, 2010 , Top 20 selected
   • Final Round – August 13, 2010, 4 Winners, Judges Choice one female and one male, Popular Vote one female and one male
6. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. Applications must be accompanied by digital photos uploaded in a JPG (under 100K each) to THE BLADE’s “Runway Rivalry” website. Any photo deemed inappropriate by the contest organizers will be cause for immediate disqualification. Male and female photos in swimsuits will only be allowed if they are full coverage bikinis only. Any inappropriate or less than full coverage photos of any kind on the site may result in immediate disqualification from the competition. Contestants may not submit any photos or other materials in which they or any third party claim a copyright. Applicants are asked to refrain from using their last name in their username and any photo titles. The contest is open to the public, both live and online, any behavior deemed inappropriate by the contest chair will be cause for immediate disqualification and removal from the contest. Ruling of the contest organizer is final.
7. Each winner must attend training sessions to prepare for their appearance at the EPIC Rocks Fashion Show on September 25th. If a selected winner does not attend, then the winner will forfeit and a runner-up will be awarded Runway Rivalry winner.
8. Refusal to abide by these rules or refusal to sign any document reasonably related to the performance of the applicant's obligations set out herein shall result in disqualification and an alternate winner being chosen.
9. Winners are responsible for all federal, state and local taxes associated with the prizes.
10. Rules, schedules, prizes, and event locations are subject to change or revision without notice.
11. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF LAW, AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE BLADE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROSECUTE AND SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. The contest organizers reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify anyone he or she finds to be attempting to tamper with or undermine the legitimate operation of the contest; to violate these rules; or to act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person.
13. Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the contest, applicants agree that THE BLADE and EPIC Rocks Fashion, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment and marketing agencies, web site providers, web masters, and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by applicants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the contest; or (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the contest. Use of contest websites by all site visitors is subject to The Blade’s privacy statement and visitor agreement.
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15. Disputes. Except where prohibited, applicant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this contest 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 Northern District of Ohio, Western Division or the Court of Common Pleas of Lucas County, Ohio; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will applicants be permitted to obtain awards for, and applicant 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 rules, or the rights and obligations of the applicant and sponsors in connection with the contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without reference to conflict of law principles.

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Prizes Index

Judges Pick (One Male & One Female Winner)

1. Appearance at EPIC Rocks Fashion on September 25, 2010
2. $500 cash
3. SB Entertainment will provide a 5 Day Miami Modeling Tour –( $2800 value)
   • Includes airfare to Miami and lodging
   • Portfolio and photo shoot
   • Seen by top modeling agencies including: Ford, Wilhelmina, Next and Elite
   • Meals and incidentals are not included
   • Modeling Tour will take place November 2010
4. Salon Hazelton Make-over – ( $500 value)
   Haircut, highlights or color plus a glossing, brazilian blowout or texturizing, Aveda facial, brow wax, make up lesson and application, Aveda manicure and Aveda pedicure

Popular Vote (One Male & One Female Winner)

1. Appearance at EPIC Rocks Fashion on September 25, 2010
2. $500 cash
3. Salon Hazelton Make-over – ($500 value)
   • Haircut, highlights or color plus a glossing, brazilian blowout or texturizing, Aveda facial, brow wax, make up lesson and application, Aveda manicure and Aveda pedicure

Timeline Index

September 25 EPIC Rocks Fashion Show at the Grand Aire Hangar at the Toledo Express Airport