ENTRY: No purchase necessary to enter or win. To enter the contest, you must, in 150 words or less, explain to us why you own a particular stock and why should everyone should as well. You can post your entry on our free Sell Me A Stock discussion board. The contest begins on June 18, 2003 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2003. All entries must be received and posted by this time. So don't wait until the last minute. Only one entry per person/per email address, please. In the event of multiple entries, only the first entry will be considered.
ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open only to legal U.S. residents over the age of 18. Employees and families of The Motley Fool and Phillips Investment Resources LLC (along with their respective parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries) are not eligible. Void where prohibited by law. Contestants residing in those areas where the contest is void may participate in the contest but may not win any prizes.
PRIZES: Three winners will receive a one-year subscription to our newest newsletter, Tom Gardner's Motley Fool Hidden Gems (a retail value of $149). All winners will also be invited to participate in The Motley Fool Radio Show's occasional feature, "Sell Me A Stock."
WINNER SELECTION: Employees of The Motley Fool will judge this contest. All decisions of the judges are final.
WINNER NOTIFICATION: The winners will be notified within 14 days after the determination date. Inability to contact a winner may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: The winners will be required to execute and return a Certificate of Eligibility, Consent and General Release form within 14 days of notification. The winners may also be required to complete and return a W-9 for tax purposes. Non-compliance within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any income tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winners. By acceptance of the prize, the winners consent to the use of his or her name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising or trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
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CONDUCT: All contest participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. The Motley Fool in its sole discretion reserves the right to disqualify any person it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the operation of this website, or is otherwise in violation of these rules.
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WINNERS LIST: The names of the winners may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Sell Me A Stock Contest, The Motley Fool, 123 North Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
