Wins for Windows OFFICIAL RULES
* N*O PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
ELIGIBILITY: Wins for Windows (“Sweepstakes”) is open to legal United States residents who live within the State of Minnesota (“Territory”) who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors (including immediate family members (spouse, parent, child and sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household, whether or not related) of Minnesota United Soccer Club, LLC d/b/a Minnesota United FC (“Club”), E.H. Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Pella Northland (collectively with the Club, the “Sponsors”), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. (“MLS”), and Soccer United Marketing, LLC (“SUM” and collectively with Sponsors and MLS, the “MLS Entities”) and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate or win a prize. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Void outside Territory and where prohibited or restricted by law, rule or regulation.
HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 8:00 AM CST on March 2, 2024 and ends at 8:00 AM CST on October 22, 2024 (“Entry Period”). During the Entry Period, there are two (2) ways to access the entry form. No other method(s) of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) entry per person, per family, per e-mail address, per social media handle/login, as applicable, and per household, regardless of method of entry. Multiple entries received from any person or family or e-mail address or social media handle/login or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All information and files submitted in the format specified will become property of Sponsors and used as provided in the MLS Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, each of which can be found by visiting http://www.mlssoccer.com/terms-service and http://www.mlssoccer.com/privacy-policy (both of which are incorporated herein by reference).
Via QR Code at Allianz Field: During the Entry Period, scan QR code at Pella Windows and Doors pre-game Great Lawn activation or QR code displayed on video board at Allianz Field during Minnesota United FC home games to be directed to the online entry form for the Sweepstakes.
Via Minnesota United FC Website: Visit mnufc.com/promotions and click on the banners, buttons and/or links to access the online entry form for the Sweepstakes
To enter the Sweepstakes, complete the required fields on the online Sweepstakes entry form, which will include:
- Name
- E-mail Address
- Date of Birth
- Telephone Number
- Mailing Address
By submitting your completed online entry form and all other requested information as directed, you will receive one (1) entry in the Sweepstakes. Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the online entry form to be eligible. Incomplete entries are void. Online entrants to the Sweepstakes will be given the option to receive commercial e-mails from MLS Entities; however, eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such e-mails and consenting to do so will not increase your chances of winning.
Proof of submission is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt of such entry. Furthermore, Sponsors shall have no liability for any entry that is lost, intercepted or not received by the Sponsors.
By submitting an online entry, you affirm that you have read, understand and agree to these Official Rules. Entrants understand that they are entering at their sole risk. Sponsors are not responsible for any claims arising from an entry specifically including, but not limited to, claims for intellectual property infringement and privacy rights violations, as well as violations of the any social media site’s terms and conditions, if such a method of entry is offered.
In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsors’ satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible. The MLS Entities shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes. The MLS Entities assume no responsibility or liability for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Proof of sending email is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsors of such entry.
Entries, including posts or comments, if any, must be responsive to the “call to action” message and must not be obscene or offensive; must not depict alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons, or any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous or illegal; and must not be sexually explicit or suggestive, all as determined by Sponsors in its sole discretion. Sponsors may, in its sole discretion, alter or remove any comment. Entries, including any posts or comments, must be suitable for presentation in a public forum, at the sole discretion of Sponsors. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes should be directed to Sponsors. Entries that are incomplete or generated by script, macro or other automated or mechanical means, that have been submitted through illicit means or by any means which subvert the entry process or that do not conform with or satisfy any or all of the conditions set out in the Official Rules will be void. If social media entries are applicable to this Sweepstakes, multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same social media account or email address.
RANDOM DRAWING: For every Minnesota United FC win during the regular season, one (1) winner (each, a “Individual Winner”) will be selected by random drawing on or about three (3) business days following each MNUFC win from among all eligible entries received by the Sponsors from the start of the Entry Period through the time of the drawing. After the conclusion of Minnesota United FC’s 2024 MLS regular season, one (1) grand prize winner (“Grand Prize Winner”) will be selected by random drawing on or about October 23, 2024 from among all eligible entries received by the Sponsors. Each Individual Winner and the Grand Prize Winner may be referred to herein as “Winner” or collectively, “Winners.”
If the random drawing date falls on a holiday, the Winner will be selected the following business day. The decisions of Sponsors are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend on the total number of MNUFC wins in the 2024 MLS season and the total number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period.
PRIZE(S): Each Winner will be awarded a prize (each, a “Prize”).
Each Individual Winner will receive the following Prize after each Minnesota United FC win during the regular season:
- Discount of $750 off Pella Windows and Doors projects of $5,000 or more*
- One (1) MNUFC Legion of Loons scarf
Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Prize: $785
The Grand Prize Winner will receive the following Prize:
- Up to $40,000 worth of Pella Windows and Doors windows for Winner’s home*
ARV of Prize: $40,000 maximum
*Minimum purchase of $5,000 required. Valid only for replacement customers who purchase Pella® products and have them installed through their local Pella® Window and Door Showroom. The savings described in this offer are based on each participating distributor's standard retail pricing methodology reduced to reflect the promotional offer. There are often adjustments in consumer cost and other factors that may not apply to this offer. Only valid on select Pella® products and installation methods. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. Repairs to existing products, including parts such as sash and panel replacements, excluded. Prior sales excluded. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details.
One Prize per Individual Winner, with the exception of the Prize awarded to the Grand Prize Winner which may be won in addition to any other Prize.
Each Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes). Winners must submit a W-9 if requested by Sponsor(s). All costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including but not limited to lodging accommodations, any transportation costs, luggage fees, meals, gratuities and other expenses incurred by accepting the Prize are the sole responsibility of each Winner. All Prize details are at Sponsors’ sole discretion.
The Prize is non-transferable and non-assignable, with no cash redemptions or substitutions except at Sponsors’ sole and absolute discretion. Sponsors reserves the right to substitute the Prize(s) (or portion(s) thereof) with one of comparable or greater value, at its sole and absolute discretion. MLS game, event, and exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of MLS and/or the applicable MLS team, as applicable, and may be subject to change. If applicable, exact seat locations will be determined by Sponsors. If applicable, the terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as prizes will govern in the event a game, event or exhibition, as defined by MLS, is not played due to weather, an Act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance, work stoppage or any other reason. If applicable, Winner and his/her guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable stadium regulations in connection with the Prize(s). Sponsors and the applicable MLS Entities reserve the right to remove or deny entry to Winner and/or his/her guest(s) who engage(s) in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at any game, event or exhibition. Released Parties (as defined below) will not be responsible for weather, Acts of God, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, work stoppage or any other event that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any MLS game, event or exhibition.
WINNER NOTIFICATION: Each Winner will be notified by e-mail, mail, and/or telephone (in the sole discretion of Sponsors and/or the applicable MLS Entity, as applicable) by the Sponsors. In the event that any potential Winner does not respond to any such notification within three (3) days of the date of issuance, a disqualification will result, the Prize(s) will be forfeited and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be chosen from among all remaining eligible entries. Each Winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number (if applicable) and/or other identification to Sponsors and may be required to execute, have notarized and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and, unless prohibited by law, Release of Publicity, within five (5) days of date of issuance. A disqualification will result, the Prize(s) will be forfeited and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate Winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries if all required documents are not properly executed and returned within the specified period of time. Refusal or return of such documents as non-deliverable or a Winner’s noncompliance with these Official Rules will also result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize(s) and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate Winner to be selected from among all remaining eligible entries.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE: By participating in the Sweepstakes and submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to (i) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (ii) waive any and all claims against the Sponsors, the MLS Entities, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for any injury, damage or loss that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the participation in the Sweepstakes or from the receipt or use of any Prize. Each Winner, by acceptance of Prize(s), grants to Sponsors, the MLS Entities and each of their respective designees the right to publicize such Winner’s name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Released Parties are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, illegible, misdirected, lost, damaged, garbled, delayed, undelivered, inaccurate, postage-due or garbled entries, through e-mail, social media or mail. Entries generated by a script, macro or other mechanical or automated means or by any means which subvert the entry process will be disqualified. Released Parties are not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), website, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties that may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the Prize or in any Sweepstakes-related materials, or the cancellation or postponement of any MLS game, event or exhibition. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to entrant’s or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the website.
The Sweepstakes is designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in MLS. This Sweepstakes may not be used for any form of gambling. In the event that the Sweepstakes is challenged by any legal or regulatory authority, Sponsors reserves the right to discontinue or modify the Sweepstakes, or to disqualify Participants residing in the affected geographic areas. In such event, the Released Parties shall have no liability to any Participants who are disqualified due to such an action.
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website or attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intend to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsors’ representatives or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Any attempt to deliberately damage the content or operation of this Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Sponsor, the MLS Entities and/or their respective agents. Sponsors and the MLS Entities shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Sweepstakes, and to resolve all disputes in their sole discretion. Released Parties (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any Prize, and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty. All disputes will be resolved under applicable U.S. laws in the County of Hennepin, state of Minnesota without giving effect to choice of law or conflicted law principles (whether of the state of Minnesota, or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of Minnesota. Sponsors’ failure to enforce any terms of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
The Sponsors and the MLS Entities, as applicable, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the Sweepstakes for any reason, including should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper operation of the Sweepstakes. In the event of cancellation, Sponsors may elect to identify the Winner and award the Prize(s) from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of such cancellation.
MLS and SUM are not sponsors or administrators of this Contest and are in no way responsible or liable for the administration of this Contest. All trademarks used are the property of their respective owner(s) and are used for Prize description purposes only.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSORS AND MLS WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH ENTRANT, AND SPONSORS AND THE MLS ENTITIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
All online entries must include a valid e-mail address or social media account for the entrant. If only one entry per person is permitted, in case of multiple entries received from any person or e-mail address, social media account/login, or household, only the first entry received from such person, e-mail address, social media account/login, or household will be considered. In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of a Winner based on an e-mail address or social media account, the winning entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address or social media account submitted at the time of entry provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person to whom the applicable Internet service provider or other organization (such as a business or educational institution) has assigned the e-mail address or social media account for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address or social media account. Sponsors reserves the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.
WINNERS’ NAMES: For the name of Winners (available after November 1, 2024), mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Wins for Windows Winners List, Attn: Legal Department, Minnesota United FC, 4150 Olson Memorial Hwy Suite 300, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Winners’ list requests for the Wins for Windows must be received by February 1, 2025.
SPONSORS: The Sponsors of this Sweepstakes are Minnesota United FC, 4150 Olson Memorial Hwy Suite 300, Golden Valley, MN 55422, and Pella Northland, 15300 25th Ave N., Ste. 100 Plymouth, MN 55447.