Official Rules and Conditions

Entry: In order to enter the contest you must click the Paypal link on the official page (http://www.elvishinspirations.com/raffle) or you can mail a check or money order (you must email me for the address: chicagolineparty@yahoo.com). There is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase. You must include your email address, as well as your real name and mailing address. Once you've entered, you will receive a confirmation email that states how many tickets you have purchased. You must enter by December 19th at noon (Eastern time).

Prizes: Winner Selection and Notification.
One winner will be chosen for the replica of Narsil and one winner will be chosen for the replica of the Sword of the Witchking (both by Astro Manufacturing). Prize is not transferable. No substitution of Prize for cash or other goods and services is permitted.

Winner will be determined by random drawing on December 20, 2003.

Odds of winning Prize depend upon the number of eligible entries in the Sweepstakes. Winner will be notified by an email sent to the email address specified on the entry form. The first name drawn will be given a choice of which sword they prefer. If they do not reply within 24 hours of the end of the contest then the second name drawn will have their choice of which sword they prefer. If winner cannot be contacted at this email address, is contacted and does not respond as directed within 14 days of attempted notification, refuses the Prize or is ineligible to accept the Prize, Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate winner or not to award the Prize. Winner must provide a shipping address to claim Prize. Prize will be sent to winners via UPS Ground (no charge for shipping will be applied to the winners). Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of Prize.

Eligibility: This contest is open internationally. Anyone who wants to enter may do so, and the shipping charges will still be covered by the sponsor. There is no age range enforced, and you are not required to be a member of the Chicago Line Party or the Chicago Fellowship.

General Conditions: The Chicago Line Party and the Chicago Fellowship are not in any way responsible or liable for damages, loss or injury resulting from entrants’ participation in this Sweepstakes or the acceptance, shipping and handling, loss or use of any Prize awarded in this Sweepstakes. Winner assumes sole liability for injuries, including personal injuries and/or damage to property, caused or claimed to be caused by participating in this Sweepstakes or the acceptance, shipping and handling, loss or use of any Prize awarded. Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Sweepstakes if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or other conditions beyond Sponsor's control. Sponsor is not responsible for any failure to contact entrants, whether due to technical or human error. By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant consents to the posting of his or her username and hometown on the http://www.elvishinspirations.com/lineparty (/raffle) website if chosen as a winner.

Winners list A winners list will be available at http://www.elvishinspirations.com/lineparty web site after the winners have been confirmed for the drawing, with winner’s name posted until approximately January 30, 2004.

Sponsor: This contest is sponsored by the Chicago Line Party and The Chicago Fellowship Lord of the Rings fans groups. Neither group is directly affiliated to TheOneRing.net or it's staff. The Chicago Line Party was originally formed at TheOneRing.net, but TheOneRing.net does not have any affiliation with the activities held by the Chicago Line Party or the Chicago Fellowship.

Charity: Proceeds from this raffle go to support the Chicago Food Depository (donated by "Pippin's Apples"). For more information, please visit their site (address can be found on main raffle page)>

Questions or concerns can be directed to chicagolineparty@yahoo.com

Thank you, and good luck!